Capture The Flag Radiooo is a cybersecurity podcast focused on CTF competitions. Hosted by adamd and Zardus, founding members of the Order of the Overflow, the organizers of DEF CON CTF from 2018–2021, the podcast will discuss all aspects of the CTF scene: organizing, playing, and the history of this game that we love.
025 - Chatting with NEW DEF CON CTF Organizers: Benevolent Bureau of Birds
Youtube Video of podcast (https://youtu.be/sIRU-aTc71g)
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In this episode, adamd and Zardus interview the Benevolent Bureau of Birds (BBB), new DEF CON CTF organizers! Vie, Robert Xiao, Zaratec, Bluepichu, and MountainRose join us to discuss Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions in the era of AI and large language models. The conversation covers the history, challenges, and future adaptations of CTFs amidst technological advancements. This episode explores the evolving landscape of CTF in the age of AI, community building, and innovative challenge design. Experts discuss the impact of AI on challenge fairness, community engagement, and future directions for cybersecurity competitions.
Links
DEFCON CTF (https://defcon.org/html/defcon-ctf.html)
BBB Official Site (https://bbbirds.org)
Plaid CTF (https://plaidctf.com)
4 Mar 2026
024 - Chatting with Fish from Shellphish | 024 CTF Radiooo
Youtube Video of podcast (https://youtu.be/ke-iEFBKung)
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In this episod, adamd and Zardus interview THE Fish from Shellphish and angr, a prominent figure in the CTF community. They discuss Fish’s journey into CTFs, his experiences with Shellphish, and the evolution of CTF challenges. Fish shares insights on the importance of reversing skills, the development of the angr decompiler, and the impact of CTFs on learning and personal growth. The conversation also touches on the future of reversing in the context of LLMs and the ongoing relevance of CTFs in the cybersecurity landscape.
1 Oct 2025
023 - Chatting with Robert Xiao from PPP | 023 CTF Radiooo
Youtube Video of podcast (https://youtu.be/v22IRBJWBQk)
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In this episode, adamd and Zardus welcome Robert Xiao, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia and a seasoned CTF player. The conversation explores Robert’s journey from a background in human-computer interaction to becoming a prominent figure in the CTF community. They discuss his early experiences with game hacking, the challenges of CTFs, and how these experiences have influenced his research and professional development. The episode highlights the importance of community and collaboration in the CTF space, as well as the intersection of technical skills and human factors in computer science. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the hacker mentality and its significance in research and development. They discuss the differences in mindset between various research fields, the importance of innovation through hacking, and the balance between competitive programming and academic research. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Capture The Flag (CTF) teams, the impact of teaching on students, and the personal journeys of the speakers in the realm of security research and challenges.
Links
Robert’s website (https://www.robertxiao.ca)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Spotify
4.4 / 5
9 ratings
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