Amy Lynn
The Geek and The Detective
Hosted by 2025 Podcaster of the Year and 2026 Best Technology Podcast winner Amy Lynn. Cybersecurity is real life. Join Amy Lynn (The Geek), a digital defender, and Detective Derrick Stevens (The Detective) as they break down the hidden dangers of the online world. Born from a 2024 Mesquite police report, this unlikely duo bridges the gap between high level tech strategy and street level investigative grit. Learn to spot cyberstalkers, handle doxing, and stay safe with straight talk and actionable tips to help you fight back. New episodes monthly. Based on actual events.
Amy Lynn
The Geek and The Detective
Episodes
2026-07-24
The Unwanted Spotlight
Doxing is the difference between a neighbor noticing you are home and an angry mob standing on your front lawn. In this installment of The Geek and The Detective, Amy Lynn, known as the Geek, and v...
2026-06-24
Unmasking the Shadows
Identity theft is more than just a financial crime; it is a hostile takeover of your reputation and your future. In this installment of The Geek and The Detective, Amy Lynn, known as the Geek, and ...
2026-05-24
The Quiz and the Key
Most people think of identity theft as a high-tech heist involving complex code, but sometimes all a criminal needs is for you to tell them what kind of "Vintage Muscle Car" you are. In this instal...
2026-04-24
The Digital Con Artist
Most people think a crime requires a physical break-in, like a smashed window or a jimmied lock, but phishing is just a digital version of a silver-tongued con artist walking up to your front door....
2026-03-24
The Invisible Pickpocket
You don't need to be an expert safecracker to rob someone anymore; you just need a better Wi-Fi signal than the local coffee shop. In this installment of The Geek and The Detective, Amy Lynn, known...
2026-02-24 — Episode 2
The Digital Beat Cop
Many users assume a Wi-Fi connection is synonymous with security, unaware that a poorly configured network can serve as an open invitation to hackers. In this installment of The Geek and The Detect...
2026-01-24 — Episode 1
The Digital Perimeter
If you can't see the fence, how do you know where your property ends? In this premiere episode of The Geek and The Detective, Amy Lynn, known as The Geek, and veteran Mesquite Detective Derrick Ste...
2026-01-22
Trailer: The Geek and The Detective
I have been on the force a long time and I know what a crime scene looks like with smashed glass and a jimmied lock. But in 2024, a routine follow up report landed on my desk that changed everythin...