Security Podcasters “Go the Mo” for Men’s Health
November 6th, 2009 Tom Posted in Security Justice News | No Comments »
The biggest names in security podcasting (talk about star power!!) are shaving down for charity, raising money for men’s heath in November.
“Movember” participants have 30 days to grow a moustache from a clean shave, while earning support from friends and family in the form of donations. All money raised supports men’s health issues including prostate cancer research and anti-depression initiatives.
For some, participation in the event will involve significant sacrifice in the name of altruism. PaulDotCom Security Weekly co-host Larry Pesce has agreed to shave his entire face on November 1st.
Well known as a technology podcaster, Pesce is also renowned as the custodian of one of the finest facial forests ever seen in Rhode Island. It’s rumoured Pesce’s chin hasn’t seen sunlight since he hit puberty.
“My wife has told me I’m not getting any play until the goatee grows back,” Pesce says. “So I want this to be worth it.”
For Pesce’s colleague, fellow host Paul Asadoorian, the challenge will be actually growing a moustache in only one month. “I’m considering dosing up on synthetic horse testosterone,” says Asadoorian. “I know a veterinarian with a gambling problem, so I should be able to get my hands on something.”
Asadoorian, Pesce, Exotic Liability’s Chris Nickerson, Dave Lauer from Security Justice, SecuraBit’s Chris Gerling and Australia’s Patrick Gray– the host of the Risky Business podcast — are all on board. More security podcasters have also been added recently. You can see the full list here.
Gray hopes the charity drive will solicit donations from both listeners and security technology vendors. “We’re all really hoping the vendors will come to the party,” Gray says. “If we can get good participation from our listeners and the security industry itself, then we’re confident we’ll be able to raise a decent amount of money for a good cause.”
Supporters based in the USA are urged to make their donations to the Security Podcasters Alliance team (or individuals) on us.movember.com [1], while Australian supporters can donate to the Risky Business team or its members at au.movember.com [2].
[1] http://us.movember.com/mospace/members/search/q/security+podcasters
[2] http://au.movember.com/mospace/members/search/q/risky+business
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