Episode 156: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we answer some fantastic questions from over at bugbounty.forum

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Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

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====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

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You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

====== Resources ======

Critical Thinking Lab

lab.ctbb.show

Cross-Site ETag Length Leak

https://blog.arkark.dev/2025/12/26/etag-length-leak

Clawdbot

https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot/

Post from Steve Caldwell

https://x.com/moreconfetti/status/2006494133159162008

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:58) Crit Lab update

(00:04:36) Cross-Site ETag Length Leak

(00:13:26) Clawdbot

(00:16:56) Will bug hunting become obsolete, LHE invitations, and Fulltime vs Part time?

(00:30:52) 10 bugs at $5k or 1 bug at $5k, CTBB Background, & Future Plans

(00:38:32) Mentoring, Conquering Classes, and what angles we implement from the podcast

(00:49:27) Best approach on new targets, tips for making 500k in a year, AI/Vibecoding & Human in the Loop

(00:59:07) Mentally mapping the target, anti-patterns that waste time, and BB beliefs that were wrong.

(01:10:12) Tackling small scope, staying on one program, picking up after a break, & moving on

(01:17:41) Invisible elements that make the difference between $2k and $20k

Episode 155: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin, Joseph, and Brandyn reflect on last year of Bug Bounty, and list their goals and predictions for what 2026 holds.

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Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

====== Resources ======

2024 Hacker Stats & 2025 Goals

https://blog.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/p/hackernotes-ep-104-2024-hacker-stats-2025-goals

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:08) 2025 Full Time Hunting Retrospective

(00:10:19) Most Fulfilling Moments and Bugs

(00:17:56) Satisfaction with 2025 Stats

(00:45:28) Automation, Organization, and Collaboration

(00:48:55) Time and Motivation

(01:08:01) Goals and Predictions for Bug Bounty in 2026

Episode 154: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph and Brandyn talk through the transition from Bug Bounty hunting to Pentesting. We cover diversifying income streams, the challenges of pricing for Pentests, legal considerations, and what Bug Hunters can bring to the Pentesting world

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Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:03:36) Starting a Pentesting Company

(00:12:25) Advantages of Pentesting as a Bug Bounty Hunter

(00:29:03) Pricing, Sales, and knowing your Market/Worth

(00:36:21) Compliance in Pentests & Rapid-Fire Takaways