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Episode 140: W0rmer
EPISODE140
Rocks Glass
GarnishFlamed orange peel
//Ingredients
- 1.5 ozBourbon
- 0.5 ozMezcal
- 0.5 ozCherry Heering
- 0.75 ozFresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 ozHoney Syrup
- 2 dashesAngostura Bitters
//Instructions
- 01Combine bourbon, mezcal, Cherry Heering, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
- 02Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds.
- 03Strain over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- 04Express a wide orange peel over the surface and flame it.
- 05Drop the charred peel into the glass as a garnish.
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Episode 140
W0rmer
Higinio "W0rmer" OchoaCybersecurity Consultant & Former Hacktivist
Higinio "W0rmer" Ochoa walks through the full arc - early hacking, Anonymous-era hacktivism, the FBI investigation that ended with federal charges, life inside, and the long climb back as a cybersecurity consultant. The conversation digs into what actually rehabilitates, how the security industry treats people with records, and why redemption stories matter for the next generation of hackers.
→Key Takeaways
- 01Hacktivism leaves real legal exposure - intent does not insulate from consequences
- 02Federal incarceration is rarely covered honestly in security circles, and that silence costs people
- 03A criminal record does not erase technical skill - hiring decisions reveal industry values
- 04Redemption arcs only exist when communities make space for them
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Drink Info
GlasswareRocks Glass
Ingredients6 items
Base SpiritBourbon
