Hacking the System
Brian Brushwood made a career thinking like a criminal and now he is here to show us how to avoid people who cheat the system. Also, he will guide us through legal tips and tricks to get ahead in life. One hack at a time.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Jason Murphy , Brian Brushwood , Kent Kasper , Becktoria , Taylor Cole , Brooke Somer , Jaton Justice , Ashley Taylor Wright , Rod Harrel , Jason Murphey , Jessica Nunez-Wood
S1.E1 ∙ Personal Security
With inside tricks, host Brian Brushwood will show you the ploys needed to keep your personal information protected in a world where your personal identity is probably less secure than you think.
S1.E2 ∙ Survival Hacks
Host Brian Brushwood shares the helpful "hacks" he has gathered from scientists and specialists so you too can learn the skills to endure a natural disaster.
S1.E3 ∙ Hacking Crime
Using inside information from spies, Host Brian Brushwood demonstrates how to protect yourself from criminals and con artists waiting to target you when you least expect it, these "hacks" will help you to spot bogus valets, sneaky street performers and tactical thieves.
S1.E4 ∙ Travel Tricks
Between navigating the world of commercial air travel or trying to find the perfect accommodations for your stay, the potential for travel misery is high. Brian Brushwood shares his inside secrets and tricks that can turn your travel from painful to pleasant. Learn the hacks you need to upgrade your flight, beat airport aggravations and shave time off your travel.
S1.E5 ∙ Hacking to Win
Competition is an innate trait in humans. Everyone wants to be number one and some will do anything to get ahead. Brian goes through various real-life scenarios from getting the dream job to scoring big at the races and utilizes hacks to get the upper hand.
S1.E6 ∙ Restaurant Ruses
Host Brian Brushwood exposing the tricks the restaurant industry, a trade that employs 10 percent of the U.S. workforce. Brian shows the subtle psychological manipulations that restaurants employ to get you to empty your pockets.
S1.E7 ∙ Scam Artist Hacks
Every day scammers and con-artists take advantage of people who don't know any better. These suckers can lose their money and even their dignity. Luckily, Brian Brushwood takes us through some scenarios where we are likely to get suckered. Whether it's overpaying for a car repair, getting a fake psychic reading, or even just being lied to, Brian can help us spot the cons and come out on top.
S1.E8 ∙ Holiday Hacks
Brian takes a trip through the calendar as he offers up tips, tricks and hacks to help you make the most out of the many holidays you will encounter throughout the year. From New Year's Day to New Year's Eve there are dozens of ways to hack your holidays. Whether it be opening a bottle of champagne with a saber, building an adult-sized Slip and Slide, or testing out some old-fashioned hangover cures, Brian knows how to party!
S1.E9 ∙ Hacking the Outdoors
Survival is a basic instinct wired into all human beings. We all want to be able to endure any hardship, but sometimes it's easier said than done, especially in the unfamiliar great outdoors. Brian Brushwood takes us through a weekend in the woods with nothing but a broken cell phone, the shirt on his back, and the hacks in his head.
S1.E10 ∙ Money Hacks
Your home, your car, even the beds you sleep on are costing you more than they need to. Brian Brushwood shows us how to pinch pennies and cut corners in order to save a few bucks on things you use every day. He'll even take us through the process of how to ask your boss for more money, and reveal to us where we can find some money we didn't even know we had.
S1.E11 ∙ Hack Your Car
Hacking the System' is a reality tv show co-created by Jason Murphy and Brian Brushwood, professional magician/podcaster/author/comedian/jack-of-all-trades. The show will feature Brian presenting the audience with life hacking tips and tricks (the type generally used by seedier-type people) to keep the viewer informed and aware of these tactics. Jason will act as Brian's assistant/accomplice.
S1.E12 ∙ Hack Your Home
Today, your personal security can be compromised at almost any time, or place. One hacked password, stolen bank statement, or questionable click of a mouse could have a devastating effect on you and your personal finances. So how do you keep yourself safe? From avoiding Wi-Fi traps, identifying and avoiding stalkers to alerting you to a vulnerable entryway for identity thieves, Brian Brushwood has the hacks that will keep you from being a victim.
