The Entropy Podcast
Hosted by Francis Gorman, The Entropy Podcast brings together intelligence community veterans, post-quantum cryptography pioneers, CISOs, business leaders, and frontline practitioners for unfiltered conversations on the threats, complexity, and geopolitics shaping our world.
Past guests include former senior CIA officers, leading cryptographers, digital forensics experts, and security and technology leaders from across financial services, critical infrastructure, and government, voices rarely heard together in one place.
Each episode goes beyond headlines to explore how cyber risk, emerging technology, and geopolitical instability are reshaping the way organisations operate, compete, and defend themselves. Expect candid insight on quantum risk, nation-state threats, AI, espionage, financial crime, business resilience, and the human dimensions of leadership.
Designed for CISOs, board members, founders, technologists, policy thinkers, and the professionally curious, Entropy sits at the intersection of business, technology, and cybersecurity a space for genuine conversations with unique minds, the kind that don’t fit neatly into a press release.
The name Entropy reflects the growing complexity and unpredictability of the systems we depend on, and the discipline required to lead through them.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on The Entropy Podcast are those of the host and guests in their personal capacity and do not represent the views, positions, or policies of their respective employers, affiliated organisations, or any government body. Guest appearances do not constitute endorsement by the host, and the host’s commentary does not constitute endorsement of guests’ views. Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or security advice.
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Achievements
The Entropy Podcast delivered strong chart performance throughout 2025, demonstrating consistent international reach and listener engagement.
- Regularly ranked within the Top 20 Technology podcasts in Ireland.
- Achieved a Top 25 placement in the United States Technology charts, holding the position for one week.
- Charted internationally across multiple markets, including Israel, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
This performance reflects sustained global interest and growing recognition across key podcast markets.
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Episodes
56 episodes
Smarter Cyber Strategy with Leonard McAuliffe
This episode focuses on what real cyber strategy looks like versus the outdated “framework + gap analysis” approach. Leonard McAuliffe PWC explains that most organizations confuse activity with strategy focusing on compliance, maturity...
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How to Recruit a President with Glenn Carle
In this episode of The Entropy Podcast, Glenn Carle a former CIA clandestine officer with over two decades of experience breaks down how intelligence agencies think, operate, and influence outcomes over the long term.Drawing on ...
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One Click to Collapse: The SME Risk with Robert Maxwell
In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, Robert Maxwell (CEO of TGT Solutions) reframes cybersecurity from a technical concern into a core business risk especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).He argues that cybe...
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You Can’t Delete This: Inside Digital Forensics with Jason Jordaan
In this episode of The Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman speaks with Jason Jordan about the reality of digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, and the evolving role of AI in evidence and incident response. Jason sh...
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The Identity Trap with Shelly Bernard
In this episode of The Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman speaks with Shelly Bernard about how identity, cognitive wiring, and environment shape high performers particularly those transitioning from elite military and intelligence ca...
Reframing Quantum Risk at the Board Level With Debbie Taylor Moore
In this episode, Debbie Taylor Moore breaks through the noise around quantum security and reframes it for what it really is: a business risk, not a technical curiosity.Drawing on decades of experience across cybersecurity, AI, and nation...
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Inside Putin’s Secret War Against the West with Sean Wiswesser
Francis Gorman sits down with former CIA senior operations officer Sean Wiswesser to unpack the evolution, culture, and methods of Russian intelligence. Drawing from nearly 30 years in the intelligence community and his forthcoming book Tra...
The AI Revolution Agents, Intelligence, and Control with Stephen C Webster
SummaryIn this episode, host Francis Gorman sits down with Stephen C Webster a Senior Director of Integrated Intelligence at Aquent Studios to explore the rapidly evolving landscape o...
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How Innovation Ecosystems Shape Global Power with Edoardo Giglio
In this episode, Eduardo Gileo, a cyber strategy and defense policy expert, explores how innovation ecosystems shape global power, the different strategies countries use to innovate, and the geopolitical implications of technological advancemen...
Quantum Risk: The Boardroom’s Blind Spot with Brian Couzens
This episode re-frames post-quantum cryptography (PQC) from a technical future risk into a present-day governance failure. Brian Couzens argues that quantum computing did not create the cryptographic problem organizations face it exposed it.
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Building a Future-Proof Financial System With Maxwell Denega
In this episode, Francis Gorman speaks with Maxwell Denega, the founder and CEO of Quantum Chain, about the urgent need for quantum-resistant financial systems. Maxwell shares his personal journey that led to the creation of Quantum Chain, emph...
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AI Development: Challenges and Solutions with Manuel Tomas
In this episode, Francis Gorman speaks with Manuel Tomas, a cloud and AI solutions architect, about the challenges and realities of developing AI systems. They discuss the importance of making AI production-ready, the limitations and hype surro...
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Original Intelligence in the Age of AI with Jonathan Aberman
In this episode of the Entropy podcast, host Francis Gorman engages with Jonathan Aberman, CEO and co-founder of Hupside, to explore the concept of 'original intelligence' in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). Jonathan shares his exte...
Trust, Risk, and Technology with Anne Leslie
In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman engages with Anne Leslie, the head of cloud risk EMEA at IBM, to explore the intricate relationship between cybersecurity, digital transformation, and regulatory frameworks. They delve...
Systems, Strategy & Sense with Glen McCracken
In this conversation, Francis Gorman and Glen McCracken explore the complexities of AI in modern organizations, discussing themes such as intellectual atrophy, the speed of AI versus organizational slowness, pilot purgatory in AI implementation...
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Inside Russia’s Hybrid War with Elizabeth Bullock
In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman speaks with Elizabeth Bullock, a frontline leader who spent three years in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. Elizabeth shares her journey from a technology startup career to driving...
Navigating AI in Healthcare with Dr. Alex Tyrrell
In this conversation, Dr. Alex Tyrrell discusses the integration of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of trust, expert involvement, and responsible practices. He outlines the challenges faced in clinical workflows, the future potenti...
Defense Stack with Tim D Williams
In this episode of the Entropy podcast, host Francis Gorman speaks with Tim D. Williams, co-founder and CTO of ProteQC, about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly in the context of post-quantum cryptography. They discuss the im...
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The Weakest Link with Alethe Denis
In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman speaks with Alethe Denis, a senior security consultant at Bishop Fox, about her experiences in social engineering and the DEFCON community. Alethe shares her journey into the world of ...
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The Future of Being Human with Dov Baron
In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman engages with Dov Baron, an expert on emotional intelligence and leadership, to explore the implications of transhumanism and the rapid advancement of AI. They discuss the ethical dilem...
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Murderboards, Metrics, and the Future of Cyber with Ross Young
In this episode of the Entropy Podcast, host Francis Gorman speaks with cybersecurity expert Ross Young about the complexities of cybersecurity leadership. They discuss the challenges of budgeting, the importance of tool utilization, and the of...
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The Hiring Playbook with David Bloxham
In this conversation, David discusses the intricacies of interviews in the cybersecurity field, particularly focusing on the balance between providing necessary information and safeguarding sensitive details. Drawing from his experience recruit...
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Reimagining Intelligence The Future of AGI with Kyrtin Atreides
In this deep dive conversation, Francis Gorman sits down with Kyrtin Atreides, COO of AGI Laboratory, to explore what may be the most advanced and misunderstood frontier in artificial intelligence. Kyrtin shares how his team’s Independent Core ...
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Sizing Quantum Reality with Itan Barmes
In this episode, Itan Barmes cuts through the hype surrounding quantum computing and breaks down what actually matters for security leaders. He explains why qubit counts alone are a poor indicator of progress, and how his layered framework help...
Spycraft for Leaders with Matthew Dunn
In this episode, former MI6 officer, author, and corporate strategist Matthew Dunn sits down with Francis Gorman to pull back the curtain on life inside British intelligence and how the lessons of espionage translate to leadership, business, an...
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