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Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast

A podcast on reverse engineering hardware, covering projects, tools and methods with guests from the hardware hacking community.

79 episodes · 82 hours · since 2017

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Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast is filed under electronics, teardowns and interviews. Its most recent episode published on , so it is still actively publishing. Listeners have left 40 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4.8 out of 5.

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  • · 1h 28m

    051 - Collecting Students With Similar Names

    Jiska Classen (@naehrdine), a security researcher at the Secure Mobile Networking Lab at TU Darmstadt, discusses her work in reverse engineering wireless hardware, focusing on Broadcom Bluetooth chips and iOS devices. She details the creation of tools like Internal Blue and Frankenstein to patch and emulate Broadcom firmware, and explains how Frida and ToothPicker are used to fuzz and analyze the iOS Bluetooth daemon. The conversation also covers the reverse engineering of AirTags, including custom sound playback and privacy features, and the development of the AirGuard app for Android.

    Wireless & RFDebugging & failure analysis
    6 chapters

  • · 1h 32m

    034 - Mechanical RE

    Aaron Moncur, founder, and Brandon Graham, product development engineer, from Pipeline Design & Engineering, discuss mechanical reverse engineering techniques for creating CAD models from physical objects. They detail the use of Geomagic Design X and SolidWorks to convert point clouds into feature-based models, explaining how this supports fixture design for medical devices. The guests also cover low-cost methods for hobbyists, including using photography with long lenses to correct barrel distortion, and the importance of tools like Mitutoyo calipers, gauge pins, and 3D printing services like Formlabs and Markforged for prototyping.

    Mechanical engineeringEDA & CAD tools
    10 chapters

  • · 1h 21m

    045 - Rizin and Cutter

    Florian Märkl and Itay Cohen, core developers of the open-source reverse engineering tools Rizin and Cutter, discuss the project's history, technical architecture, and community governance. They explain how Rizin, a fork of radare2, provides a command-line framework while Cutter offers a graphical interface, detailing workflows for static analysis, decompilation, and binary patching. The conversation covers the technical rationale for the fork, including stability and community toxicity issues, and highlights features like emulation, plugin-based architecture, and support for diverse processor architectures.

    EDA & CAD toolsDebugging & failure analysis
    7 chapters

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  • · 1h 32m

    078 - Séance Mode - An Interview with Michael Ossmann

    Michael Ossmann of Great Scott Gadgets discusses the release of the HackRF Pro, a complete redesign of the original HackRF1, and the Cynthion, a high-speed USB analyzer and emulator. He explains how Cynthion’s Python-based FaceDancer framework enables 'seance mode' reverse engineering by emulating missing USB devices, and details the HackRF Pro’s ability to receive signals down to 100 kHz using non-direct sampling techniques. The conversation also covers the company’s strategic rejection of LLM-generated code contributions, their reactive approach to global regulatory compliance, and the severe impact of recent chip shortages on their product roadmaps.

    PCB design & layoutMicrocontrollers & dev platforms
    8 chapters

  • · 1h 00m

    077 - The Beatbox Diversion

    Jen and Alvaro, hosts of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast, discuss 2025 trends including the consolidation of media power, the Right to Repair movement, and the rise of surveillance technologies like Flock cameras. They highlight the work of 404 Media, iFixit, and researchers like Ben Jordan and Jon GainSec in exposing privacy violations and promoting repairability. The conversation also covers the ethical implications of AI, the democratization of hardware via cheap microcontrollers like the ESP32 and RP2040, and personal projects involving debugging tools and vintage computing.

    Security & privacyDirect-to-consumer & e-commerce
    8 chapters

  • · 1h 00m

    076 - Living In A Vast World of Craziness

    Dan Walters, founder of Bytetinker, discusses his work running the ISP hacking ward at CypherCon, focusing on the security vulnerabilities of DOCSIS cable infrastructure. He explains how default configurations in cable modems and CMTS units allow for unauthenticated access, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks, remote firmware updates, and data interception. Walters details the hardware and software tools required to build a private ISP lab, including CMTS units, RF testers, and reverse engineering tools like binwalk and JTAG programmers. He highlights the lack of encryption in legacy DOCSIS standards and the ease with which attackers can compromise network integrity.

    Wireless & RFSecurity & privacy
    10 chapters

  • · 1h 34m

    075 - Teleporting All Over The Timeline

    Nathan Emerick, creator of the open-source project DeskThing, explains how he reverse-engineered Spotify's discontinued CarThing hardware to keep it functional after Spotify bricked the device. He details the technical journey from discovering the Amlogic chip and ADB access to building a web-based flashing tool and a desktop app that turns the CarThing into a versatile desktop controller. Emerick also discusses the challenges of dealing with Spotify's MFi Bluetooth restrictions, the sudden viral growth of the project, and his current struggles in the software engineering job market.

    Debugging & failure analysisEmbedded firmware
    7 chapters

  • · 1h 05m

    074 - This Coconut Won't Open

    Noah Holland and Joshua Stiebel, from the Michigan Tech Red Team, discuss their reverse engineering of Dormakaba's SafeLock electronic access control systems. They detail how they discovered vulnerabilities in the MyFare Classic and Ultralight card formats, allowing them to clone keys and generate master keys using tools like the Proxmark3 and Flipper Zero. The conversation covers the limitations of Dormakaba's patching efforts, the importance of per-site AES keys, and the value of consulting old patents for protocol documentation.

    Debugging & failure analysisSensors & measurement in products
    8 chapters

  • · 1h 10m

    073 - REPP.show

    Jen Castillo (Rebelbot Jen) and Alvaro Prieto, hosts of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast, discuss the show's origins, their technical workflows, and career reflections. They detail specific reverse engineering projects, including a capacitive touchscreen clicker and STM8 glitching using an RP2040, while highlighting tools like the Bus Pirate, PC Bites, and the Cynthion. The conversation also covers their experiences with engineering management, the importance of community, and the cultural shift in hardware accessibility.

    Debugging & failure analysisEmbedded firmware
    8 chapters

  • · 1h 15m

    072 - EOF?

    Hosts Almero and Jen review the seven-year statistics of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast, noting 230,983 unique downloads and an average episode length of just over one hour. They discuss the evolution of their production workflow, moving from Audacity to Ferrite on iOS and using Zencastr for remote recording, while highlighting past guests like Ken Shiriff, Joe Grand, and Piotr Esden-Tempski. The episode also covers the hosts' decision to pause their Patreon due to reduced output and reflects on the fragmentation of social media platforms like Twitter and Mastodon.

    Creator businessEDA & CAD tools
    7 chapters

  • · 1h 31m

    071 - Snerd Niped

    Thomas Roth (Stacksmashing) discusses his recent hardware reverse engineering projects, including bypassing the lock on iPhone 15 and MacBook M3 chips using the Ace 3 controller and tools like the Central Scrutinizer and Tamarin-C. He also details a low-cost BitLocker key sniffer built with a Raspberry Pi Pico and his work with HexTree.io on the RP2350 Hacking Challenge and the Faultier glitching tool. Roth emphasizes the importance of accessible, open-source hardware security tools for education and community learning.

    Debugging & failure analysisMicrocontrollers & dev platforms
    6 chapters

  • · 1h 56m

    070 - I Have a DediProblem

    Jesse Michael and Mickey Shkatov from Eclypsium discuss the intricacies of BIOS and UEFI reverse engineering, tracing their careers from Intel to their current startup. They detail specific research projects, including an exploit of a Nissan Leaf's telematics unit and a DMA attack on Intel WiGig, while explaining the technical evolution from legacy BIOS to UEFI. The conversation covers practical tools for hardware debugging, such as DediProg programmers and Intel DCI, and explores the emerging scene of UEFI-based game cheating and System Management Mode vulnerabilities.

    Embedded firmwareDebugging & failure analysis
    8 chapters

Every episode

79 episodes with a summary and chapters, by year.

20262 episodes
  1. 9 May078Séance Mode - An Interview with Michael Ossmann1h 32m
  2. 9 Jan077The Beatbox Diversion1h 00m
20254 episodes
  1. 29 Sept076Living In A Vast World of Craziness1h 00m
  2. 2 Aug075Teleporting All Over The Timeline1h 34m
  3. 6 May074This Coconut Won't Open1h 05m
  4. 1 Feb073REPP.show1h 10m
20246 episodes
  1. 7 Dec072EOF?1h 15m
  2. 7 Sept071Snerd Niped1h 31m
  3. 9 Jun070I Have a DediProblem1h 56m
  4. 17 Apr069Canned Cheese and Onion Rings1h 22m
  5. 7 Apr068The Monkey Button1h 08m
  6. 3 Mar067I Don't Know What I'm Doing15m
20234 episodes
  1. 9 Dec066Use Your Scope!1h 40m
  2. 30 Jul065Multitalented Grinch1h 03m
  3. 21 May064MS-DOS Malware Chose Me1h 08m
  4. 26 Mar063I Read Online That It's Impossible1h 15m
20229 episodes
  1. 30 Dec062Keymap Rain Dance1h 16m
  2. 9 Nov061A Case of the Sniffles1h 00m
  3. 13 Aug060The Brie List52m
  4. 4 Jul059Instant Nerd Snipe1h 02m
  5. 15 Jun058Technically Met the Specs1h 28m
  6. 9 May057I Did Not Expect Sharks!1h 37m
  7. 17 Mar056Listening to Jupiter1h 12m
  8. 13 Mar055Stacks Of Bricked Chips1h 01m
  9. 11 Feb054It's A Calibration, Not An Update!1h 16m
202110 episodes
  1. 16 Dec053It's Hammer Time!1h 40m
  2. 26 Oct052Twitter Is My Lab Notebook2h 06m
  3. 5 Oct051Collecting Students With Similar Names1h 28m
  4. 22 Aug050Four Years In53m
  5. 11 Jul049Reversing Your Childhood One Game At a Time1h 00m
  6. 6 Jun048A Bad Case of Kubernitis1h 16m
  7. 16 May047The Sun, The Moon, The Stars50m
  8. 18 Mar046Never Reveal the Prestige1h 34m
  9. 15 Feb045Rizin and Cutter1h 21m
  10. 3 Jan044Scots Army Knife1h 43m
202012 episodes
  1. 21 Dec043Filling In Zeros1h 15m
  2. 24 Nov042Diwali in the Morning55m
  3. 7 Nov041What did you fail at this week?1h 31m
  4. 4 Oct040Uh-tastic26m
  5. 13 Sept039Changing the Nature of Reality1h 01m
  6. 23 Aug038My Favorite Random Number is 51h 15m
  7. 4 Aug0372020 Survey Results30m
  8. 20 Jul036ADDVulcan - Hack-a-sat Part 157m
  9. 4 Jul035Giving it all away (Listener Survery)6m
  10. 23 Jun034Mechanical RE1h 32m
  11. 27 Apr033All Over the Place45m
  12. 25 Feb032High Molarity Rants1h 10m
201915 episodes
  1. 27 Dec031The Title Isn't DibbleDabble44m
  2. 1 Dec030Supercon 201936m
  3. 17 Oct029Old Timey Name Droppin'1h 41m
  4. 21 Sept026a Easter Egg Extra1m
  5. 15 Sept028Everyone Has a Bag of Tricks1h 14m
  6. 8 Sept027The Box32m
  7. 31 Aug026You Can Lose in so Many Colors!2h 03m
  8. 14 Aug025Opaque Magisterium1h 38m
  9. 15 Jul024Cars, Servers, and FPGAs!1h 27m
  10. 8 Jul023Magic Moonbeams32m
  11. 30 Jun022Bits Through the Microscope24m
  12. 23 Jun021Silent Disco Wizards26m
  13. 16 Jun020Hardwear.io CTF Interviews29m
  14. 6 Apr019It's Still Not Magic45m
  15. 15 Mar018Ghidra21m
201811 episodes
  1. 11 Nov017Supercon 2018 Part 247m
  2. 10 Nov016Supercon 2018 Part 144m
  3. 30 Aug015Updates!19m
  4. 10 Jul014Ferrycast40m
  5. 4 Jul013It's Not Magic1h 22m
  6. 29 Jun012Cheese vs. SDR1h 06m
  7. 3 Jun011Making Too Many Assumptions45m
  8. 15 May010T0015! Part 0x3 - Debug Interfaces35m
  9. 15 Apr009T0015! Part 0x2: All Ur sigs R belong to uS.28m
  10. 9 Mar008T0015! Part 0x127m
  11. 3 Jan007Candy Coated46m
20176 episodes
  1. 6 Dec006Marketing Via Stickers17m
  2. 6 Nov005Circuits That Go Nowhere57m
  3. 13 Oct0040x0FF the Rails1h 09m
  4. 17 Sept003Barbies and Keyboards33m
  5. 30 Aug002Cheap And Easy55m
  6. 15 Aug001Success!42m

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