The Watchers

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The Watchers is a profile in the people who are looking out for the rest of us. From national security to cybersecurity, regulators to military operators, these are the people who are on the wall for us.

  1. 12H AGO

    Mary Brooks on Cyber Assistance, Supply Chains, and the Fracturing of Digital Trust

    Cybersecurity isn’t just technical — it’s geopolitical. In this episode, Mary Brooks joins Andy to examine how U.S. cyber assistance, digital trust, and supply chain security are evolving. They unpack shifting government structures, leadership gaps, unpredictability in policy, and what it means for allies. From sovereign AI to interdependent infrastructure, this conversation explores where cyber strategy meets global power — and why stability matters more than ever. MORE FROM MARY BROOKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-b-7978497b/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAM https://www.brandready.com/ #nationalsecurity #cyberpolicy #supplychainsecurity #digitalsovereignty #AIpolicy#cybersecurity #cyberdefense #cyberwarfare #criticalinfrastructure #foreignpolicy#TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #marybrooks #andysauer

    1h 27m

  2. APR 21

    Matt Lee on the cybersecurity poverty line, insurance risk shifts, and systemic failure

    Matt Lee breaks down a hard truth: much of the market is operating below a viable cybersecurity baseline. He explains the concept of the “cybersecurity poverty line,” how managed service agreements often mask unmitigated risk, and why insurers are shifting responsibility downstream. This conversation explores the economic realities behind cyber risk and what it means for resilience across SMBs, MSPs, and the broader ecosystem. MORE FROM MATT LEEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cybermattlee/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/ #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #cyberrisk #infosec #MSP #cyberinsurance #SMBsecurity

    1h 41m

  3. MAR 24

    Anna Wheeler on breaking barriers, leadership under fire, and cyber's evolution

    Episode Description (75 words)From helicopter gunner to cybersecurity strategist, Anna Wheeler’s career bridges the kinetic and digital battlefields. Andy and Anna explore her journey through the military, the lessons of leadership under pressure, and the evolving frontlines of cyber defense. She shares insight into breaking barriers, mentoring the next generation, and why optimism still drives her in a field defined by constant threats. MORE FROM ANNA WHEELERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wheeler-ssaw/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/Hashtags:#veteransintech #cyberstrategy #womenincyber #militaryleadership #defenseinnovation #futureofwarfare #operationaltechnology #cyberresilience #thewatcherspodcast #sentinelblue #andysauer #annawheeler

    1h 39m

  4. MAR 11

    Teresa Shea on NSA Leadership, Trust, and the Future of Cyber Intelligence | The Watchers Episode 37

    Teresa Shea shares an insider’s perspective on national security, leadership, and trust after a 34-year career at the NSA. From surviving the intelligence failures of 9/11 to navigating the fallout of the Snowden disclosures, Teresa explains how institutions learn, adapt, and protect democratic values. The conversation also explores AI, cybersecurity, and why investing in people—through mentorship and mission-driven leadership—remains America’s greatest strategic advantage. MORE FROM TERESA SHEAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-shea-244594113/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/Hashtags#nationalsecurity #cybersecurity #intelligencecommunity #NSA#AIandethics #cyberdefense #futureofwarfare #leadership#trustininstitutions #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #andysauer #teresashea

    1h 21m

  5. FEB 25

    Jonny Gannon on CIA Operations, Leadership Under Fire & AI Intelligence

    In this episode of The Watchers, Andy Sauer sits down with former CIA officer Jonny Gannon for an inside look at clandestine operations, from the front lines of post-9/11 Afghanistan, to leading elite teams in the world’s most high-stakes environments. Gannon shares hard-earned lessons on trust, leadership under fire, and the realities of espionage, alongside firsthand insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming intelligence work today. It’s a sharp, unfiltered conversation about service, risk, and what it truly takes to operate, and lead, in a world that refuses to stand still. MORE FROM JONNY GANNON LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-gannon-3818bb55/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERS Website: https://thewatchers.io LinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedin Sentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORD https://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCAST RSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feed Episodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDY LinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BY https://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAM https://www.brandready.com/ Hashtags #nationalsecurity #cyberintelligence #CIA #intelligencecommunity #AIandsecurity #leadership #specialoperations #counterterrorism #futureofwarfare #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #jonnygannon #andysauer

    2h 2m

  6. FEB 20

    Bob Skinner on Presidential Communications, Cyber Leadership, and AI Accountability

    Retired Lieutenant General Bob Skinner joins Andy Sauer to unpack leadership at the highest levels of national security. From overseeing presidential communications to mentoring the next generation of military leaders, Skinner shares lessons on strategy, accountability, and decision-making under pressure. The conversation explores cybersecurity, identity, artificial intelligence, and why transparency and ethics will define the next era of defense and technology. MORE FROM BOB SKINNERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-skinner-1a48aa22/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/ 🏷️ Hashtags #nationalsecurity #cybersecurity #militaryleadership #AIandethics #cyberdefense#criticalinfrastructure #defenseinnovation #strategicleadership #futureofwarfare#TheWatchersPodcast #SentinelBlue #BobSkinner #AndySauer

    1h 37m

  7. JAN 21

    General David Petraeus on Strategic Leadership, Great-Power Competition, and the AI Revolution

    In this episode of The Watchers, Andy Sauer sits down with General David Petraeus to discuss leadership at the highest levels of war, intelligence, and global business. Petraeus reflects on lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan, the importance of strategic judgment, and how AI, productivity gains, and geopolitical risk are reshaping national power. A candid conversation on competition, preparation, and what gives him optimism about the future. MORE FROM DAVID PETRAEUSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpetraeus/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/ #nationalsecurity #cyberintelligence #militaryleadership #AIandethics #defenseInnovation#futureofwarfare #criticalinfrastructure #cybersecurity #cyberdefense#geopolitics #TheWatchersPodcast #sentinelblue #davidpetraeus #andysauer

    1h 17m

  8. 12/10/2025

    Don Yeske on Public Service, Courage, and the Changing Face of Government

    After more than two decades in uniform and public service, Don Yeske left his leadership post at the Department of Homeland Security over concerns that the moral core of government was being compromised. In this powerful conversation, he and Andy discuss the meaning of duty, the rule of law, the trauma within today’s federal workforce, and the lessons of Afghanistan that still haunt America’s conscience. MORE FROM DON YESKE🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-yeske-b7957510/ FOLLOW THE WATCHERSWebsite: https://thewatchers.ioLinkedIn: https://thewatchers.io/linkedinSentinel Blue: https://sblu.us/linkedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watcherspodcast/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON DISCORDhttps://thewatchers.io/Discord GET THE AUDIO PODCASTRSS Feed: https://thewatchers.io/feedEpisodes: https://thewatchers.io/episodes CONNECT WITH ANDYLinkedIn: https://sblu.us/Andy PRODUCED BYhttps://www.sentinelblue.com PRODUCTION TEAMhttps://www.brandready.com/ 🔖 Hashtags #publicservice #cybersecurity #ruleoflaw #integrity #governmentleadership #nationalsecurity #moralcourage #DHS #cyberpolicy #veterans #futureofgovernment #TheWatchersPodcast #SentinelBlue #AndySauer #DonYeske

    1h 41m
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The Watchers is a profile in the people who are looking out for the rest of us. From national security to cybersecurity, regulators to military operators, these are the people who are on the wall for us.

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  • Creator
    Sentinel Blue
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Sentinel Blue
  • Show Website
    The Watchers

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