In the pilot episode of GRC Uncensored, hosts Troy Fine and Elliot Volkman introduce the podcast aimed at having unfiltered discussions about Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This episode was recorded before any interviews and offers some retrospectives of what became reality or not. They detail their professional backgrounds, especially highlighting Troy's unexpected journey into auditing and meme culture on LinkedIn. The hosts share the focus of future episodes (which have already been published), including the commoditization of compliance and the quality of audits, while emphasizing the importance of honest and authentic conversations in the GRC field. They also discuss the potential for disagreement among industry professionals and encourage audience engagement and feedback.

00:00 Introduction to GRC Uncensored

00:42 Meet the Hosts: Troy Fine and Elliot Volkman

01:34 Troy's Journey into Auditing and Memes

03:10 The Role of CPAs in Cybersecurity

05:29 The Purpose of GRC Uncensored

07:08 Pilot Season and Episode Preview

09:51 Commoditization of Compliance

19:02 Quality of Audits and Future Topics

21:45 Conclusion and Call for Feedback

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