Brian Brushwood: podcast appearances and interviews

Brian Allen Brushwood, born on January 17, 1975, is an American magician, author, lecturer, YouTuber, and comedian. He is best known for his series Scam Nation, previously called Scam School, where he demonstrates social engineering tricks that can be performed at bars to obtain free drinks. The show emphasizes entertainment and educational aspects of social manipulation in casual settings. In addition to Scam Nation, Brushwood co-hosts several podcasts including Weird Things with Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young, Cordkillers with Tom Merritt, and Great Night with Young. He has also been a regular guest on the This Week in Tech podcast. As a performer, Brushwood travels across the United States performing his Bizarre Magic stage show. He is the author of six books and has co-hosted a YouTube show called The Modern Rogue with Jason Murphy. His appearances extend to numerous national television programs, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN, and Food Network. Brushwood's work combines entertainment with a focus on social engineering, making him a notable figure in the fields of magic and scams.