The Brett Johnson Show

The Brett Johnson Show

Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal Brett Johnson discusses cybercrime, scams, fraud, security, current topics, and how to protect yourself from the type of person he used to be.

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June 25, 2024 109 mins

Join Brett Johnson on this wild ride of government cover-ups and conspiracies as he sets the record straight once and for all. The Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange was hacked in August 2016. 119,756 bitcoin, worth about US$72 million at the time, was stolen. Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, and Heather Morgan, 33, were arrested in February 2022 after the government seized approximately 95,000 of those stolen bitcoin from cryptocurrency wall...

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Brett takes action. A local church in Alabama is under scrutiny after allegations surface within the youth ministry about an inappropriate relationship between a 28 year old man and a 15 year old girl. When covering up or looking the other way happens, it's almost always about prioritizing money over safety and security. Can we not be better than we have been? Can we not start to call out the wrongdoing of what's going on?...

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We're talking about the Bible and whether one should read it figuratively or literally! Are people born with sin or are we inherently good when we come into this world? These topics and more religious stories are discussed in this episode as Brett continues to dive deeper into religion by asking questions to discover his own faith. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett Johnson ...

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Eddie Miro joins Brett to talk about his criminal past and his new book, Outlaw Summer, Cyber Dreams: A Hacker’s Journey Through Crime And Redemption. Eddie shares his extraordinary journey from a life of crime to a respected cybersecurity professional. His story begins with a family history steeped in outlaw culture, organized crime, and follows his path of transformation and redemption. Over the past two decades, he has reinven...

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Instant gratification can be a poison that tarnishes the well. Brett spent many years chasing instant gratification by breaking the law because he wanted money quickly and easily. Brett has served his time for his crimes and has an important message to share: If you're looking to be successful in life, it's not going to happen overnight. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettjohnsonshow/ ► Brett...

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Brett brings on Jake Newfield to talk about his new YouTube show, For the Sake of Argument. We learn a bit about Jake's story and his views on life, religion, politics, and the emotional understanding we desperately need in this world as we as humans pursue truth. ► Brett Johnson Show Instagram:   / thebrettjohnsonshow   ► Brett Johnson Show Facebook:   / the-brett-johnson-show-100086202897738   ► Criminal Thoughts Podcast:   ...

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Monroe Meyers joins Brett once again to talk about life on the other side of crime. Now as a productive member of society, Monroe leads a life of faith, love, and puppies. Follow more of Brett: https://www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com Watch Brett Johnson on Lex Friedman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC1LFC0KFSw Watch Brett Johnson on the Jordan B Peterson Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0GVLzzYlg ABOUT BRETT Brett Joh...

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April 19, 2024 51 mins

What do powerful leaders all have in common and why are they so successful? How do they pursue their goals? Brett breaks down the power behind a mind hack that has the potential to alter the course of one's life.

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April 11, 2024 66 mins

Brett shares his most recent visit to a church after enduring a traumatizing childhood where religion had been weaponized against him. He underscores the search for truth in a decaying society, resurrecting his own faith in humanity.

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How did cryptocurrency get it's start? Why is crypto so valuable today? Who REALLY controls the crypto markets? Brett explains it all and even dabbles in a crypto exchange.

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March 20, 2024 61 mins

This episode is full of emotion, starting with my rants and ending with a story from my past. ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped fr...

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On this episode I'm talking with Tom Harper about his faith and my problems with my own. Tom is an author and publisher of BiblicalLeadership.com , as well as the executive chairman of Networld Media Group. ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cyber...

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March 6, 2024 63 mins

I'm sharing the surprising experience I recently had with the psychedelic drug DMT. ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from pris...

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February 26, 2024 50 mins

I'm reading and responding to YOUR emails and DM's on today's episode of The Brett Johnson Show! ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted Li...

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February 13, 2024 48 mins

This episode is all about me! Learn all the ups and downs of having a penile implant from the "Godfather of Cybercrime". ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on ...

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On today’s show we are going to be talking to Craig Stanland .He's a former felon and has turned his life around after finding his value in prison. ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 ...

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On today’s show we are going to be talking to Anthony V. Edwards. He’s a futurist, an author, and a digital marketing consultant. We discuss how his company Verity7 is providing individuals, organizations, and communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat disinformation effectively. ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson &q...

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Reflections from my recent interview and experience on the Jordan Peterson Show Watch the Jordan Peterson Show Interview: The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson | EP 306    • Dr. Peterson Interviews Former U.S. M...   ABOUT BRETT Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern fi...

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On today’s show we are going to be talking to Steve from a website called ScamKillers.org. A self-appointed “High Tech Priest” he spends his days killing all of the scam sites on the Internet. See his work @ScamJam01http://www.scamkillers.org ABOUT THE SHOW Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his r...

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description Brett Johnson. Former U.S. Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. The United States Secret Service called Mr. Johnson "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Or to put it another way: Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and … he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew. Shadowcrew was...

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