The Secure Family Podcast

The Secure Dad Podcast is now The Secure Family Podcast! Starting in 2025, The Secure Family Podcast will help families live safer happier lives. I'm Andy Murphy the host who will bring you important safety topics, expert guests, and I'll answer your questions about keeping your family protected while enjoying life.  All of the previous episodes are still here, so feel free to listen to one of the 308 shows! I'm glad you are here and please subscribe so you don't miss anything from The Secure Family Podcast.  Connect with Andy 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website    

Home Alone: Home Security Lessons for the Holidays   In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses practical home security tips drawn from the classic Christmas movie 'Home Alone.' He explains the importance of maintaining privacy during holiday travels, using smart home technology for security, and ensuring your home is not an easy target for criminals.   Andy also shares significant upcoming changes to the podcast in 2025, including a new name, 'The Secure Family Podcast,'. This transition will be easy for listeners. New episodes will start in your podcast app on January 8th. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2024! Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website   00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 00:43 Home Security Lessons from Home Alone 03:06 Exciting Changes Coming in 2025 05:14 Home Alone: A Deeper Dive into Home Security 10:36 Conclusion and Well Wishes   The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC.

Travel Safety Tips with Jason Brick   In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy interviews Jason Brick about his experience living abroad in Crete and provides valuable tips for maintaining safety while traveling.   Jason shares insights on situational awareness, emergency preparedness, and managing important documents during travel. The episode also touches on how to make trips safer by researching destinations and understanding local norms.   For more from Jason Brick: https://www.safestfamilyontheblock.org/  Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2024! Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website   00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 00:41 Interview with Jason Brick: Travel Safety Tips 02:00 Holiday Season Security Tips 03:06 Exciting Changes Coming to the Podcast 03:45 Deep Dive: Jason Brick on Family Safety 08:01 Jason's Year in Crete: Lessons Learned 21:41 Managing Emergencies While Traveling 34:10 Encouragement for Nervous Travelers 37:01 Conclusion and Resources   The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. 

Protecting Your Privacy and Avoiding Scams this Holiday Season   In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses various scams and online security issues that commonly arise during the holiday season. He offers strategies for protecting personal information, avoiding phishing scams, and ensuring secure online shopping. He's keen to highlight the importance of sharing these safety tips with older family members who may be more vulnerable to scams. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Defend your home with FlipLok. Listeners get 20% off when using discount code SECUREDAD at checkout. Shop for the protector parent on your list with The Secure Dad Holiday Gift Guide for 2024! Check any suspicious links at URLVoid: https://www.urlvoid.com/    Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Introduction to The Secure Dad Podcast 00:42 Holiday Scams and Online Security 00:58 Gift of Privacy with DeleteMe 01:55 Home Security with FlipLok 03:01 Exciting Changes Coming Soon 03:28 Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them 04:20 Phishing Scams and How to Spot Them 05:15 Avoiding Scam Ads on Social Media 06:08 Secure Payment Methods for Online Shopping 06:54 Gift Card Scams and How to Protect Yourself 07:49 Suspicious Text Messages 08:28 Helping Older Loved Ones Avoid Scams 10:02 Conclusion and Final Tips