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Bites and Bytes Podcast

Bites and Bytes Podcast explores cybersecurity, technology, and beyond in the food industry. Discover the exciting world where cybersecurity, technology, and the food industry converge on the Bites and Bytes Podcast. As one of the few shows focusing on cybersecurity in the food sector, we offer unique insights and groundbreaking discussions. Our interview-style chats and in-depth discussions reveal the challenges and innovations at the intersection of digital defenses, food protection, and systems

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01:00:01

Food, Technology, and the Stories We Tell with Fiona...

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2026/01/07

What happens when we stop asking where our food comes from — and what we lose when we do?In this season-closing episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, your host, Kristin King, sits down with Fiona Delaney, an award-winning agri-food technologist and founder of Origin Chain Network, for a reflective, story-driven conversation about food systems, agriculture, technology, and trust.Recognized across Europe for her work at the intersection of agriculture and technology, Fiona brings a rare perspective

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00:44:01

How AI, Data, and Digital Agronomy Will Reshape Our...

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2025/12/21

In this episode, Kristin King sits down with Serg Masis, a data scientist at Syngenta, to explore how AI, data, and digital agronomy are reshaping modern agriculture (Agronomy is the science of how crops are grown—soil, climate, plants, and farming practices working together).Serg brings an engineering mindset to AI, explaining it less like science fiction and more like a murder mystery, where multiple perspectives, incomplete information, and interpretation matter just as much as the data itself

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38:41

Realities in the Systems That Produce Our Food with...

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2025/11/25

What does a deep fake phone call scamming your grandma have to do with food manufacturing? More than you think. In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin King and James Slaby discuss the operational technology challenges in food production—from legacy systems running Windows XP to ransomware threats when production lines go down. James is Director of OT Solutions GTM at Acronis and brings over 20 years of cybersecurity and industry analyst experience from Forrester Research, HFS

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45:40

Francisco Martin-Rayo: How AI Is Forecasting the...

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2025/11/12

Why does your avocado cost $3? And what does that have to do with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical conflict? In this fascinating conversation, host Kristin King sits down with Francisco Martin-Rayo to connect dots most of us never see, revealing how our food system is far more fragile and interconnected than we realize.Francisco's journey is unconventional: from studying radicalization in refugee camps in Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia, to starting an NGO providing university

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48:40

Third-Generation Farmer Jake Leguee on Technology,...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Jake Leguee, a third-generation farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada, to explore the intersection of tradition, technology, and risk in modern agriculture.From “tractor naps” as a kid to operating GPS-guided combines, Jake reveals how precision agriculture has transformed aspects of farm life. However, with increased connectivity comes new vulnerability: cyber threats that farmers are aware of but don’t yet know

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48:38

Electric Utility Lessons for Food & Ag with Kylie...

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2025/09/17

On this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin Demoranville talks with Kylie McClanahan, Chief Technology Officer at Bastazo, about what food and agriculture can learn from the electric utility sector. With nearly a decade of experience in the electric utility sector and a PhD in computer science, Kylie brings a systems-thinking perspective to securing the technology that underpins food and agriculture.From chicken houses and precision farming to rural broadband and GPS-dependent tractors,

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39:00

The Recovering Farmer: Gerry Friesen on Farming and...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Gerry Friesen, also known as The Recovering Farmer. Gerry grew up on a grain and poultry farm in Manitoba, Canada, later running a hog operation with his brother, before transitioning into mediation and mental health advocacy. His personal journey through financial challenges, anxiety, and depression led him to co-found the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program and write his book, The Recovering Farmer.Together,

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01:25:11

Farming Without Apologies: Jonathan Lawler on Bulls,...

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2025/08/01

Most people talk about farming. This time, we talk with someone living it.Kristin Demoranville sits down with Jonathan Lawler, also known as the Punk Rock Farmer. He’s a full-time American farmer based in Indiana, a food security advocate, and an agricultural filmmaker who doesn’t pull punches. Jonathan doesn’t speak in soundbites; he tells stories. About what happens when operational tech fails. About the emotional toll of farming through crisis. About how activism, algorithms, and food marketing

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35:51

Hiring for the Frontlines of Critical Infrastructure...

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2025/07/08

What does it take to build a cybersecurity workforce capable of protecting the systems that keep the lights on and food on our plates?In this episode, host Kristin Demoranville is joined by Nathaniel Smith, Co-Founder and VP at SR2, a purpose-driven recruitment firm. Nathaniel, who specializes in hiring OT/ICS, brings over 14 years of recruiting experience and a refreshing dose of honesty to the challenges of hiring in critical infrastructure. Together, they explore what makes a strong Operational

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41:10

Inside Ag Research with Colson Steber: Trust and Tech...

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2025/06/21

In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin sits down with Colson Steber, co-CEO of Qlarity Access, Ag Access, CEO of Vet Access, and a voice for intentional, human-centered innovation in agriculture. With nearly two decades of experience conducting market research for some of the biggest names in agriculture, Colson shares why understanding farmers is essential before offering them another piece of tech.Together, they discuss how agriculture has evolved, particularly with the rise of

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49:01

Camille Hardy on Building a Tech-Savvy Food Startup...

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2025/06/04

What does it really take to launch a perishable food brand that refuses to cut corners? In this episode of The Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville talks with Camille Hardy, founder and CEO of Chunky Vegan, about building a baby food company that blends clean ingredients, operational resilience, and cybersecurity from the ground up. Camille brings decades of experience from Disney, NBCUniversal, and Sony Pictures in enterprise IT, but it was a simple trip to the grocery store that

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01:10:36

AI, Consumer Behavior, and the Future of Food with...

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2025/05/14

Why do most new food products fail, and what does AI have to do with it?In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, you host, Kristin Demoranville, is joined by Andreas Duess, co-founder of GoCPG and CEO of 6 Seeds, to unpack what’s really driving the food and beverage industry right now. Spoiler: it’s not just taste trends or fancy branding. Its behavior, data, and decisions are made without proper insight. We talk about: How AI is helping food brands try to understand real consumer

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01:16:11

Tracy Brunet on the Realities of Modern Ranching:...

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2025/04/23

In this compelling episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Tracy Brunet, cattle rancher, Canadian Ag media powerhouse, and host of The Impact Farming Show. Broadcasting from her family farm in Southeastern Manitoba, Tracy opens up about the realities of modern agriculture, including land pressures, succession planning, tech adoption, and how family farms are quietly being squeezed out.Together, Kristin and Tracy examine how smart farming and digital

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01:03:18

Securing Food Systems with a Defense Mindset with...

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2025/04/02

💡 What can the food industry learn from 25+ years of defense cybersecurity experience?In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville talks with Brian Schleifer, a cybersecurity expert with a career spanning the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense systems, and advanced cyber-physical risk management. Together, they unpack how the principles of defense cybersecurity, from risk modeling to system resilience, can help protect the food and agriculture sector, one of the

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51:57

Cybersecurity Shouldn’t Suck: Fixing the Real...

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2025/03/18

What happens when cyber threats hit critical infrastructure? In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Tom Sego, a cybersecurity leader with a fascinating background from chemical engineering to Apple to professional poker, now focused on making security simpler and more effective for critical infrastructure as CEO at Blastwave. Cyber risks in critical industries are real, but so are the solutions. Kristin and Tom discuss why current security models

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01:03:25

Agroterrorism & Cyber Threats: How Farms Are Under...

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2025/03/04

📢 Listener Advisory: This episode discusses unsettling topics, including terrorism, animal harm, cult-like groups, radical activism, and threats to food security. Listener discretion is advised.What happens when terrorism targets the food we eat? In this eye-opening episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, we explore agroterrorism—the deliberate targeting of farms, livestock, and food supply chains to incite fear, economic damage, or ideological change. Joining host Kristin Demoranville are three

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59:50

Pathogens and Hackers: A New Perspective with David...

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2025/02/11

In this thought-provoking episode of the award-winning Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes David Hatch, Vice President of Digital Solutions Marketing at Neogen®. David brings a wealth of experience, blending decades in data analytics, business intelligence, and information security with his work in food safety at Neogen.David shares surprising similarities between pathogens and hackers, both of which exploit vulnerabilities with ever-evolving methods. Together, they discuss

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54:50

ICS/OT Trends and the Food We Eat: A Conversation...

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2025/01/28

Welcome to the first episode of the second season of the Award-Winning Bites and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Mike Holcomb, Fellow of Cybersecurity and ICS/OT Cybersecurity Global Lead for Fluor. With decades of experience, Mike secures some of the world's largest and most complex ICS/OT environments, from power plants and rail systems to manufacturing and refineries. A passionate advocate for education and community, Mike has built cybersecurity

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46:30

Cyber Resilience Reimagined: Andrew Rose and Dr....

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2024/12/29

In the final episode of 2024 and Part 2 of this series, host Kristin Demoranville continues her compelling conversation with two influential experts: Andrew Rose, an AgFuturist, and Dr. Darin Detwiler, a renowned food safety advocate and educator.Andrew shares his perspective on the challenges of balancing innovation and resilience in the food and agriculture sector. He emphasizes the importance of analog systems and legacy knowledge in a world increasingly dependent on digital solutions. He

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45:30

Cyber Resilience in Food and Agriculture: Andrew Rose...

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2024/12/18

In this episode, Kristin Demoranville sits down with AgFuturist Andrew Rose and food safety advocate Dr. Darin Detwiler to discuss why cybersecurity is a growing concern for the food and agriculture industries. Andrew Rose, an advisor to BIO-ISAC and a leader in agricultural innovation, shares his insights into protecting farmers and food supply chains from cyber threats. Dr. Detwiler, a renowned food safety expert, educator, and author, explains why inaction is the greatest cost to our global food

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