Hacking the System

2015 • National Geographic Channel
4.7
117 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Personal Security
1/19/15
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.
2 Survival Hacks
1/19/15
Catastrophes strike without warning and many people are left with limited to no resources. Whether it be a tornado, flood, earthquake, hurricane, civil unrest, or any other kind of disaster, you could be left days or even weeks without the necessities to survive if you’re unprepared. Learn how to take every day items from your house and turn them into life-saving hacks.
3 Hacking Crime
1/26/15
You could be the victim of a crime at any place, any time, and not even know it. Brian Brushwood is here to reveal some of the common scams criminals get away with. Whether it’s getting your car stolen from a fake valet or having your wallet stolen from a street magician, he’ll show you how to think like a criminal so you can spot scams and crimes before they happen to you.
4 Travel Tricks
1/26/15
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.
5 Hacking to Win
2/2/15
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.
6 Restaurant Ruses
2/1/15
Brian goes inside the restaurant industry, exposing the tricks of a trade that employs 10% of the U.S. workforce. Brian shows the subtle psychological manipulations that restaurants employ to get you to empty your pockets. Learn how to turn the tables on the restaurant in order to get the most bang for your buck.
7 Scam Artist Hacks
2/9/15
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.
8 Holiday Hacks
2/9/15
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!
9 Hacking the Outdoors
2/16/15
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.
10 Money Hacks
2/23/15
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.

About this show

Brian Bushwood reveals how to avoid people who cheat the system, and shows the legal tips, tricks, and shortcuts to get ahead in life - one hack at a time.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
117 reviews
Blake Brickman
February 3, 2015
As a longtime fan of shwood, I knew he could carry a show on personality even if the content wasn't that great. While the initial pilot episodes were alright, I was not entirely looking forward to a full season. But man, this is great. While it still has the standard reality show feel, this series has really great bits, and Brian and Jason are at the top of their game. I just wish this had a download option so I didn't have to use the lackluster google play webapp.
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Cassidy Barnes
February 3, 2015
Brian Brushwood, with the help of Jason Murphy, masterfully demonstrates how the less scrupulous can con you out of pretty much anything. Then they share tricks to help you defend yourself against such con artists. Everybody should watch this.
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Daryl Ludwig
March 17, 2015
This show will teach you so many tips and tricks. From the importance of protecting yourself in the digital age, to amusing ways of helping get the most out of a situation. Even if you are already familiar with some of these tricks, you will still find Brian to be a host worth watching. <>
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