Smashing Security

Smashing Security

by Graham Cluley

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Insights from recent episode analysis

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 91K to 370K
Listeners across platforms
  • cybersecurity news and updates
  • hacking stories and insights
professionalsgeneral

Podcast Focus

Categories: technology · news
  • cybercrime and hacking tales
  • humorous tech commentary

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
450+ episodes since 2016
  • weekly episodes for nine years
  • 464 total episodes produced

Platform Reach

Total Followers: 16K
Across 5 platforms
  • available on multiple platforms
  • distributed on YouTube and more

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

cybersecurity
20
hacking
9
data breach
6
technology news
5
ai
4
privacy
3

Brands & references

Generic platforms filtered out.

Total monthly reach

91K to 370K

Estimated from 26 chart positions in 26 markets.

By chart position

  • 🇬🇧
    GB · Technology
    #130
    5K to 30K
  • 🇦🇺
    AU · Technology
    #135
    5K to 30K
  • 🇩🇪
    DE · Technology
    #139
    5K to 30K
  • 🇨🇦
    CA · Technology
    #168
    5K to 30K
  • 🇺🇸
    US · Technology
    #193
    5K to 30K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    46K to 185K
    🎙 ~2x weekly·464 episodes·Last published 1mo ago
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    91K to 370K
    🇬🇧8%🇦🇺8%🇩🇪8%+23 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    27K to 111K
    16K real followers tracked across platforms

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Platform Distribution

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* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.

On the show

From 22 eps

Host

GC
Graham Cluley
22 eps

Recent guests

15 across last 22 eps
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Paul Ducklin
4 eps
DP
Danny Palmer
3 eps
JB
James Ball
3 eps
TJ
Tanya Janca
2 eps
GW
Geoff White
2 eps
JT
Joe Tidy
1 ep
DB
Dave Bittner
1 ep
JR
Jenny Radcliffe
1 ep
TH
Tricia Howard
1 ep
CM
Carl Miller
1 ep
AS
Andrea Sivieri
1 ep
LC
Lesley Carhart
1 ep
ZR
Zoë Rose
1 ep
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Quentyn Taylor
1 ep
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Son Nguyen Kim
1 ep

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About the show, platforms, and key insights.

Graham Cluley is a renowned cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker, celebrated for his engaging and informative approach to complex tech topics. With years of experience in the field, he has established himself as a trusted voice in cybersecurity, especially through his insightful commentary on pressing issues within the industry. "Smashing Security" distinguishes itself by blending humor with serious discussions about hacking, cybercrime, and the implications of rogue AI. The show’s format includes storytelling that is both entertaining and educational, making it accessible to a broad audience. With over 460 episodes, the podcast consistently delivers fresh perspectives on current security threats and tech mishaps. The show attracts a diverse audience, including tech enthusiasts, security professionals, and everyday listeners interested in understanding the digital landscape. By offering valuable insights and practical advice, listeners gain a better awareness of cybersecurity issues and learn to navigate the risks associated with technology in a light-hearted yet informative manner.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 16K
  • Total plays: 730K
  • Total reviews: 393

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 590
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 7.0K
    • Plays: 242K
    • Reviews: 55
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 5.7K
    • Views: 488K
    • Videos: 469
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 316
    • Reviews: 315
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 2.5K
    • Reviews: 23

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Audience

professionals, general

Key insights

What the show covers

  • cybercrime and hacking tales
  • humorous tech commentary
  • insightful industry analysis
  • guest interviews with experts

Audience interests

  • cybersecurity news and updates
  • hacking stories and insights
  • privacy and tech mishaps
  • rogue AI discussions

Platform reach

  • available on multiple platforms
  • distributed on YouTube and more
  • over ten million downloads
  • growing follower base across platforms

Publishing consistency

  • weekly episodes for nine years
  • 464 total episodes produced
  • reliable publishing schedule
  • consistent audience engagement

Chart history for Smashing Security

Peaked at #24 in Finland, currently #24 in Finland.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
Finland#24#24
CL#35#35
PT#50#50
AE#54#54
South Africa#61#61
Ireland#67#67
RO#73#73
IS#83#83
HU#84#84
TH#93#93
Sweden#95#95
Norway#101#101
CZ#102#102
TR#111#111
SA#116#116
New Zealand#117#117
BE#128#128
United Kingdom#130#130
Australia#135#135
Germany#139#139

Chart Positions

26 placements across 26 markets.