Risky Business

Patrick Gray launched Risky Business back in 2007, and it has become one of the most respected voices in infosec media. Alongside co-host Adam Boileau, Gray delivers weekly episodes that run about 50 to 60 minutes and manage to be both deeply informative and genuinely entertaining. The show bills itself as "a security podcast without the waffle" and that is an accurate description. Each episode follows a loose but effective format. Gray and Boileau kick things off with a news discussion segment where they riff on the week's biggest security stories. Their chemistry is natural — they have been doing this long enough that the banter flows without feeling forced. After the news block, the show typically moves into sponsored interview segments where vendors and researchers get to talk about their work in substantive, non-salesy conversations. What makes Risky Business stand apart is its editorial voice. Gray is an Australian journalist by training, and it shows. He asks pointed questions, pushes back on hype, and is not afraid to call out bad takes in the industry. The show assumes its audience knows the basics, so you will not hear 101-level explainers here. This is a podcast made by security people, for security people. It has maintained a 4.6 star rating across nearly 370 reviews, with listeners consistently praising the depth of coverage and the hosts' willingness to have actual opinions. If you already work in the field and want a smart weekly roundup, this is your show.