podcast Archives - Forensic Focus

Burnout, PTSD, Suicidal Thoughts – The DFIR Well-Being Study Results Are In

2nd June 2026

Phil Anderson joins Paul Gullon-Scott to unpack the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study, exploring what the findings reveal about AI-generated CSAM, burnout, PTSD symptoms, and the urgent need for better support across the DFIR profession.

On-Scene Digital Forensics: Winning Investigations Before The Lab

19th May 2026

Stuart Hutchinson, VP of Sales at ADF Solutions, discusses on-scene digital forensics and empowering first responders during the golden hour of an investigation.

How Distressing Material Shapes Investigator Well-Being

14th May 2026

Dr Fazeelat Duran explores how repeated exposure to distressing material affects law enforcement staff over time—and what organisations can do to better support them.

DFIR In 2026 – AI ‘Button Pusher’ Forensics, Writing Courtroom Reports, Audio Breakthroughs And The Leica Geosystems Conference

7th May 2026

Si and Desi discuss a range of digital forensics topics, from writing forensic reports that juries can actually understand, to whether AI is coming for “button pusher” DFIR jobs.

Policing’s Well-Being Problem: Stigma, Isolation And The Retention Crisis

13th April 2026

Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about mental health and well-being in policing — and the often-overlooked toll on police families.

Rob Fried On New Challenges In Digital Forensics

19th March 202619th March 2026

Rob Fried joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about the evolving challenges of forensic practice, AI in investigations, and his latest book.

Preparing Investigators For Trauma Exposure In Digital Forensics

22nd January 2026

Bunmi Bloom, co-founder of Sena Forensics, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the emotional reality of working in digital forensics and the psychological toll of long-term exposure to traumatic material.

Covert Cyber Investigator Well-Being With Carol Brooks

15th January 202615th January 2026

Carol Brooks, a cyber and organisational psychologist, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss her PhD research into covert cyber investigators and the psychological factors that shape their resilience and investigative decision-making.

Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study – Have Your Say

15th January 20268th January 2026

Phil Anderson joins Paul to unpack the new Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study — listen now and complete the survey to help shape real change for DFIs worldwide.

Si And Desi’s Holiday Special 2025

22nd December 2025

Si and Desi close out the year on the Forensic Focus Podcast with a wide-ranging end-of-2025 wrap-up, reflecting on how the year unfolded for the show and the DFIR community.

Oxygen Forensics On Smarter, Faster Remote DFIR Collections

18th December 2025

Keith Lockhart from Oxygen Forensics joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to examine how remote digital evidence collection is changing investigative workflows across DFIR, eDiscovery, and corporate investigations.

The Idaho Murders: From Behavioural Clues To AI’s Role In Digital Forensics

11th December 2025

Heather and Jared Barnhart join the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss Cellebrite’s C2C User Summit, CTFs, and the role of digital evidence in the Idaho murders.

Inside FTK Imager Pro: Vendor-Neutral Forensics, Smarter AI, And Exterro’s Forensic Vision

24th November 2025

Exterro’s Justin Tolman joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss FTK Imager Pro, AI’s impact on DFIR, cloud vs on-prem, and tackling growing case backlogs.

Sonya Ryan Discusses Online Safety And Child Protection On MSAB Podcast

23rd October 2025

Sonya Ryan joins the MSAB Podcast to discuss her daughter Carly’s legacy, the fight for online safety, and the ongoing push for stronger protections for young people.

Inside F3: Building Community And Sharing Knowledge In Digital Forensics

20th October 2025

Gareth Davies, Chairman of F3 (First Forensic Forum), joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to explore how a grassroots, vendor-neutral community has helped shape digital forensics in the UK for three decades.

Inside The Fight Against Child Exploitation – Leadership And Wellness Lessons From Debbie Garner

1st October 2025

Retired GBI Agent Debbie Garner joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share how she advanced investigator wellness and resilience while leading child protection efforts during her 30-year career.