Bites and Bytes Podcast
Episodes
How AI, Data, and Digital Agronomy Will Reshape Our Food Systems with Serg Masis
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristin King sits down with Serg Masis, a data scientist at Syngenta, to explore how AI, data, and digital agronomy are reshaping m...
Realities in the Systems That Produce Our Food with James Slaby
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a deep fake phone call scamming your grandma have to do with food manufacturing? More than you think. In this episode of Bites and Bytes Po...
Francisco Martin-Rayo: How AI Is Forecasting the Future of Food
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does your avocado cost $3? And what does that have to do with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical conflict? In this fascinating conver...
Third-Generation Farmer Jake Leguee on Technology, Risk, and Feeding the World
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Jake Leguee, a third-generation farmer from Saskatchewan, Can...
Electric Utility Lessons for Food & Ag with Kylie McClanahan
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin Demoranville talks with Kylie McClanahan, Chief Technology Officer at Bastazo, about what food and...
The Recovering Farmer: Gerry Friesen on Farming and Mental Health
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Gerry Friesen, also known as The Recovering Farmer. Gerry gre...
Farming Without Apologies: Jonathan Lawler on Bulls, Bullsh*t, and Being Real
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people talk about farming. This time, we talk with someone living it. Kristin Demoranville sits down with Jonathan Lawler, also known as the Punk...
Hiring for the Frontlines of Critical Infrastructure with Nathaniel Smith
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a cybersecurity workforce capable of protecting the systems that keep the lights on and food on our plates? In this episode...
Inside Ag Research with Colson Steber: Trust and Tech in Farming
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin sits down with Colson Steber, co-CEO of Qlarity Access, Ag Access, CEO of Vet Access, and a voice ...
Camille Hardy on Building a Tech-Savvy Food Startup from the Ground Up
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to launch a perishable food brand that refuses to cut corners? In this episode of The Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristi...
AI, Consumer Behavior, and the Future of Food with Andreas Duess
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do most new food products fail, and what does AI have to do with it? In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, you host, Kristin Demoranvill...
Tracy Brunet on the Realities of Modern Ranching: From Land to Legacy to Tech
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with Tracy Brunet, cattle rancher, Canadian Ag media po...
Securing Food Systems with a Defense Mindset with Brian Schleifer
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 What can the food industry learn from 25+ years of defense cybersecurity experience? In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin...
Cybersecurity Shouldn’t Suck: Fixing the Real Problems with Tom Sego
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when cyber threats hit critical infrastructure? In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville sits down with ...
Agroterrorism & Cyber Threats: How Farms Are Under Attack
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📢 Listener Advisory: This episode discusses unsettling topics, including terrorism, animal harm, cult-like groups, radical activism, and threats to...
Pathogens and Hackers: A New Perspective with David Hatch
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of the award-winning Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes David Hatch, Vice President of Digi...
ICS/OT Trends and the Food We Eat: A Conversation with Mike Holcomb
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the second season of the Award-Winning Bites and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, host Kristin Demoranville sits down...
Cyber Resilience Reimagined: Andrew Rose and Dr. Darin Detwiler (Part 2)
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 2024 and Part 2 of this series, host Kristin Demoranville continues her compelling conversation with two influential experts: ...
Cyber Resilience in Food and Agriculture: Andrew Rose & Dr. Darin Detwiler (Part 1)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristin Demoranville sits down with AgFuturist Andrew Rose and food safety advocate Dr. Darin Detwiler to discuss why cybersecurity i...
Cybersecurity’s Role in Modern Food Defense with Radojka Barycki
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, Kristin Demoranville is joined by Radojka Barycki, Director of Training and Consulting at Safe Food Al...
Food Industry Challenges: A Legal Perspective with Mike Delaney
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes her good friend and former colleague, Mike Delaney, a seasoned corp...
How Cybersecurity is Reshaping Food Safety with Rick Biros
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes Rick Biros, the founder of Food Safety Tech and the Food Safety Con...
The Anthropology of Cybersecurity with George Kamide | Exploring the Intersection of Tech, Culture, and Food Systems
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes George Kamide, co-host of the Bare Knuckles & Brass Tacks podca...
Safeguarding the Grid and the Plate: OT Insights with Aaron Crow, Host of PrOTect IT All Podcast
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special joint episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville teams up with Aaron Crow, the esteemed ProOTect IT All Podcast...
Brand & Butter of Agriculture with Maureen Ballatori
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kristin Demoranville on the Bites and Bytes Podcast as she welcomes Maureen Ballatori, the dynamic founder and CEO of Agency29. In this insi...
Food Security and Crisis Management with Kyle King
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville is joined by Kyle King, Managing Director of Capacity Building Inter...
The Double Andrew Rose Special: Insights on Cybersecurity in AgroFoods
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville is joined by two cybersecurity experts, both named Andrew Rose, for ...
Unpacking Cybersecurity Ingredients: SBOMs in the Food Industry with Marc Frankel
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville chats with Marc Frankel, CEO and co-founder of Manifest Cyber, a software su...
Leadership in the Food Industry with Tia Glave and Jill Stuber
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kristin Demoranville for this insightful Bites and Bytes Podcast episode featuring special guests Tia Glave and Jill Stuber. The discussion ...
AI and Cyber Resilience in the Food Industry with Stuart King
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating podcast episode, host Kristin and her guest and fiancée, Stuart King, explore their rich experiences in cybersecurity, specifical...
Securing the Food Chain with Systems Thinking with Carl "CJ" Unis
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, we welcome Carl 'CJ' Unis, a Systems Engineer with the U.S. Space Force and Principal at Unis...
Alliance in Action: Industry Collaboration for Safer Food and Agriculture with Scott Algeier
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, we're joined by Scott Algeier, an influential figure navigating the crucial intersection of cybersecurity,...
AI on the Menu: Cybersecurity Innovations with Dr. Ryan Heartfield in the Food Industry
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Bites and Bytes Podcast as we explore the impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity in the food industry with Dr. Ryan Heartfi...
Feeding the Digital Age: Part 2 - Embracing Solutions with Dr. Darin Detwiler
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Bites & Bytes Podcast series, we continue our enriching discussion with Dr. Darin Detwiler, highlighting the essential themes of ...
Feeding the Digital Age: Part 1 - Unpacking Cyber Risks with Dr. Darin Detwiler
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 1 of our enlightening episode, where we delve into the intricate world of food safety and cybersecurity. Join us as we sit down with D...
Dining Digitally: Embracing Change Management in Food and Cybersecurity with Dr. Keera Godfrey
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this enlightening episode of the Bites & Bytes Podcast, where Kristin Demoranville and Dr. Keera Godfrey journey into the critical role...
Cultivating Heritage: Exploring AI’s Integration in Contemporary Farming with Nelson Estrada Hernandez
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the world of AgriTech with Nelson Estrada Hernandez of Goodfarm in our latest Bites and Bytes Podcast episode. Explore the synergy of AI and...
Tacos, Tenacity, and Trust: Navigating Cybersecurity in Food Defense with Megan Francies
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Megan Francies, Global Food Safety Manager at Lamb Weston Inc., specializing in food defense and intentional adulte...
Mint Chocolate-Chip Ice Cream, Risks, and Collaboration with Food Safety with James Nasella
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James Nasella of Glanbia Nutritionals unpacks the intricacies of food safety in the ingredient space. As the Director of Supply Chain...
Bread, Bugs, and Bytes: Cybersecurity’s Role in Food Safety with Sabetha Wells
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have the privilege of hosting Sabetha Wells, an expert in food safety with over two decades of experience in the field. Currently leading the cha...
Bites and Bytes Podcast: The Inception
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Kristin Demoranville, in the debut episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, a unique platform that bridges the worlds of food and cybers...
Bites & Bytes Podcast Trailer
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 'Bites & Bytes Podcast' trailer! Hosted by the dynamic Kristin Demoranville, CEO of AnzenSage, this podcast is a unique blend of fo...