Conversations in Close Protection
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsConversations In Close Protection is a podcast about the Executive/Close Protection industry. We use the podcast to enhance discussions about the industry and promote values, information and education within the Close Protection Community and try to have fun doing it!
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Ed's Manifesto's Ed Calderon: Ed the Protector
July 16, 2020 21:49 - 2 hours - 237 MBEd's Manifesto Ed's Bio Ed on Joe Rogan Episode 1302 Ed on Joe Rogan Episode 1408 Ed on Skillest Podcast Episode 93 Training Calendar
Tactical Tuesday: Innocent Armor CEO Mike Wang and Bullet Resistant Clothing
July 15, 2020 04:47 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBInnocent Armor Protector Symposium
Introducing Presilience as a Mindset: Dr. Gavriel (Gav) Schneider
July 09, 2020 19:36 - 2 hours - 142 MBCan I See your Hands: A Guide To Situational Awareness, Personal Risk Management, Resilience and Security Beyond the Bodyguard: Proven Tactics and Dynamic Strategies for Protective Practices Success An examination of the required operational skills and training standards for a Close Protection Operative in South Africa
Dr. Gavriel (Gav) Schneider: Introducing Presilience as a Mindset
July 09, 2020 19:36 - 2 hours - 142 MBCan I See your Hands: A Guide To Situational Awareness, Personal Risk Management, Resilience and Security Beyond the Bodyguard: Proven Tactics and Dynamic Strategies for Protective Practices Success An examination of the required operational skills and training standards for a Close Protection Operative in South Africa
Celebrity Protection: ICON Global CEO Elijah Shaw
July 02, 2020 18:40 - 2 hours - 90.5 MBElijah Shaw is an icon in the protective industry. Whether as an operator, author, trainer, or businessperson, he is constantly on the move with the mantra, “Always make sure they call you back.” This week, we finally caught up with Elijah to unpack his passions and pathways in the protection industry. As the CEO of ICON, Elijah has built a brand along with an operational footprint. As an author, Elijah has shared his experiences in, “An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring: A...
Establishing a Protective Intelligence Baseline: Ontic Technologies Tom Kopecky and AIRIP's Chuck Randolph
June 26, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this week’s episode, Chuck was invited to speak on a webinar with the folks over at protective intelligence company Ontic Technologies, about “Establishing an Intelligence Baseline”. In the discussion, Ontic's COO Tom Kopecky and Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals board member Chuck give insight into how protection and intelligence teams can speak a common language when it comes to protective intelligence and early threat detection, communication better and devel...
Establishing a Protective Intelligence Baseline: Ontic Technologies' Tom Kopecky and AIRIP's Chuck Randolph
June 26, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this week’s episode, Chuck was invited to speak on a webinar with the folks over at protective intelligence company Ontic Technologies, about “Establishing an Intelligence Baseline”. In the discussion, Ontic's COO Tom Kopecky and Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals board member Chuck give insight into how protection and intelligence teams can speak a common language when it comes to protective intelligence and early threat detection, communication better and devel...
Protecting Nelson Mandela in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Rory Steyn
June 19, 2020 04:42 - 2 hours - 125 MBRory Steyn sits down with Chuck and Chris to reflect on his career, including his time as one of President Nelson Mandela's security team leaders. From a young boy to his current role as co-founder of NSA Global Security Consultants’, we discuss his career and perspectives as an observer and participant to historical racial change. It is a captivating discussion that includes everything working across divides to internal and external threat assessment to accomplish a protective mission for ...
Filippo Marino on Risk Definiton and Measurement vs Threat Mitgation
June 12, 2020 01:38 - 3 hours - 251 MBIn this episode we talk to Filippo Marino, one of the protective industry's foremost thought leaders on risk, both personal and organizational levels. Risk is not only Filippo's expertise, but his passion. Filippo gained a lot of experience over the course of his career in the Italian military and furthered it in corporate environments for global brands and organizations. This week, he guides us through high level approach to thinking about and mitigating risk from an executive protection...
Risk Definiton and Measurement vs Threat Mitgation: Filippo Marino
June 12, 2020 01:38 - 3 hours - 251 MBIn this episode we talk to Filippo Marino, one of the protective industry's foremost thought leaders on risk, both personal and organizational levels. Risk is not only Filippo's expertise, but his passion. Filippo gained a lot of experience over the course of his career in the Italian military and furthered it in corporate environments for global brands and organizations. This week, he guides us through high level approach to thinking about and mitigating risk from an executive protection...
Filippo Marino on Risk Mitigation vs Threat Mitgation and Response
June 12, 2020 01:38 - 3 hours - 251 MBIn this episode we talk to Filippo Marino, one of the protective industry's foremost thought leaders on risk, both personal and organizational levels. Risk is not only Filippo's expertise, but his passion. Filippo gained a lot of experience over the course of his career in the Italian military and furthered it in corporate environments for global brands and organizations. This week, he guides us through high level approach to thinking about and mitigating risk from an executive protection...
Josh Burmeister: Pushing Training and Standards for Performance
June 05, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe discuss training a lot on this podcast because we need to continually hone our skills. As we face some very interesting challenges these days we have to ask ourselves if we are properly prepared for them. Sure we can survive them, but how many of us truly challenge ourselves to gain the capability to face a myriad of issues with multiple tools and honestly measure our success in them? This week we talk to Josh Burmeister about exactly those issues and more. Josh has been on before talking...
Pushing Training and Standards for Performance: Josh Burmeister
June 05, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe discuss training a lot on this podcast because we need to continually hone our skills. As we face some very interesting challenges these days we have to ask ourselves if we are properly prepared for them. Sure we can survive them, but how many of us truly challenge ourselves to gain the capability to face a myriad of issues with multiple tools and honestly measure our success in them? This week we talk to Josh Burmeister about exactly those issues and more. Josh has been on before talking...
Challenge to the Security Industry: Think Bigger, Be Better - Lee Oughton
May 29, 2020 02:33 - 2 hours - 141 MBLee Oughton, the COO of Fortress Risk Management based in Mexico, is a security thought leader. Recently he challenged the industry and those in it to think bigger and be better in everything we do. That challenge almost demanded we speak to him to get his perspective and its a positive one. Lee's tag on his LinkedIn page is Framing Futures. In this interview you understand why he has this as a focus, what he means by being better, conducting operations in Mexico and why he is focused on mak...
Lee Oughton's Challenge to the Security Industry: Think Bigger, Be Better
May 29, 2020 02:33 - 2 hours - 141 MBLee Oughton, the COO of Fortress Risk Management based in Mexico, is a security thought leader. Recently he challenged the industry and those in it to think bigger and be better in everything we do. That challenge almost demanded we speak to him to get his perspective and its a positive one. Lee's tag on his LinkedIn page is Framing Futures. In this interview you understand why he has this as a focus, what he means by being better, conducting operations in Mexico and why he is focused on mak...
Diplomatic Security Service Counterterrorism Agent and Best Selling Author, Fred Burton
May 21, 2020 16:12 - 1 hour - 155 MBThis week we talk to former US Department of State Diplomatic Security Service Agent Fred Burton, best selling author of "Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent". Fred's career spans some of the most interesting times and terror events in history. We talk to Fred about the evolution of protective security and protective intelligence throughout the years and what we should look for in the future as well and technology's impact on security. Fred is a wealth of knowledge. Listen in as h...
Musings of a Property Butler, Service and Delivery: Lucian Boivin III
May 15, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we look to the other side of protection as we get perspective from former property manager/estate manager turned Property Butler, Lucien Boivin III. A second-generation estate/property manager, Luc takes great pride in delivering on service. His customers and their repeat business are a testament to his service focused success. Close Protection professionals can learn a lot from how he approaches service from delivery to metrics. Join us! [email protected] https://prope...
High Risk Close Protection with Former UK Operative Neil Davis: ...Go Noisy!
May 07, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 188 MBThis week we talk Close Protection with former UK Intelligence and Close Protection Operator Neil Davis, Managing Director of Go Noisy in Bulgaria. Go Noisy was created to raise the standards of both those who wish to pursue a career in the Close Protection industry or improve on Essential Skills for High Risk environments. Neil has been employed around the world in austere and challenging environments. He shares that experience with us and his students through his CP courses. We also di...
Lessons Learned: Martin Kirsten Safeguarding Chris Cornell from a Stalker
April 30, 2020 16:31 - 57 minutes - 105 MBOne of the many great presentations at the Close Protection Conference is the Lessons Learned Series, where we talk to a protector that has dealt with extraordinary circumstances in the commission of their duties. This week we hear Martin Kirsten talk about dealing with a stalker and what he did to keep his principal from a committed adversary all while staying visible. It is an incredible story. Let us know what you think [email protected].
High Risk Vehicle Tactics, Standards and more: Former Australian SAS member and Director of Redback One Jason Falla
April 24, 2020 04:18 - 3 hours - 208 MBJason Falla is a former member of the Australian SAS and former Australian Commando who trains elite military, law enforcement and select civilians in current, relevant lifesaving tactics, techniques and procedures in mobile force protection, high risk vehicle tactics, night vision tactics and other weapons courses. As most attacks happen in and around vehicles Jason was the guy to talk to about vehicle tactics. Join us a Jason breaks down actions on contact in a motorcade and a myriad of ot...
Celebrity Protection Career Progession - Finding Your Way: Chris Sipe
April 17, 2020 21:42 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we talk more celebrity protection with Chris Sipe about his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps into the celebrity protection part of the industry. From learning the ropes on the fly, self discovery and self management to working with many different personalities, Chris shares his perspective on what it takes to be successful in the hectic world of celebrity protection and close protection in general.
High Value Target: Training with US Navy SEAL Garrick Fernbaugh
April 10, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis episode we talk training and targets with retired US Navy SEAL and USG security contractor Garrick “Fern” Fernbaugh of High Value Target. As shooting and tactics get more refinement through teams engaged in global operations, those involved in it bring their evolving techniques and the science of training and adult learning to practitioners. Fern discusses training techniques, targets, prioritization and holding ourselves to a higher standards to push our skills, not only in shooting, ...
COVID19 Special Part II - Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters
March 27, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 156 MBAs COVID 19 continues to unfold, many have talked about preparedness and how to deal with the current pandemic situation. With this in mind, we decided to re-post an earlier episode (with a new intro from Chuck and Chris) with Josh Burmeister. In this episode, Josh discusses emergency/disaster preparedness and how we plan for and approach it from a protection perspective. Given the current environment, you will listen to this with a whole new perspective.
COVID19 Special Part I - Sibylline Ltd.'s CEO Justin Crump
March 17, 2020 04:31 - 1 hour - 153 MBThe COVID 19 situation has recently changed the way we are living and conducting operations. It will undoubtedly have long-lasting changes. While no one has all the answers, operational experience suggests it’s always good to have an intelligence briefing on the issues; we managed to catch up with the intelligence firm Sibylline Ltd.’s CEO Justin Crump. Justin’s wide experience base and current information on this rapidly changing situation are well thought and conversation provoking. Si...
Private Military Contracting: Feral Jundi and Matt Loe
March 12, 2020 17:59 - 2 hours - 124 MBOne of the segments of the protective security industry is PSD or Personal Security Details provided by Private Military or Private Security Companies (PMCs/PSCs). PMCs/PSCs are staffed by private contractors with prior military and/or law enforcement experience who deploy to hotspots all over the world. Join us as we speak to long time contractor Matt Loe of Feral Jundi, who owns one of the longest running and best known blogs covering the international private contracting space. We cover t...
Tracking Technology with Hiddentec
February 27, 2020 20:09 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThis week we are joined by international men of mystery from the UK (and one from NJ). The team at Hiddentec have pioneered covert tracking systems for the last 20 years. This was a fun interesting discussion about technology developments in tools that directly support protective operations developed by experts who know the people they support have their lives riding on the equipment they provide.
Celebrity Protection: Anton Kalaydjian, CEO of Guardian Professional Security
February 13, 2020 16:26 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn this episode, Chuck and Chris talk music industry celebrity protection with Anton Kalaydjian of Guardian Professional Security. Anton has protected world elite music industry celebrities for over 23 years across more than 50 countries. His protectees include 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Future, Eve, Ciara and more. Join us as we talk with a natural born protector who puts true passion behind each mission and runs the largest celebrity protect...
Conversations in Close Protection: Origin Story
January 31, 2020 05:42 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOrigin! What drove you pursue Close Protection as a career? How did you enter into the field and the community? This time the team takes five to stop and discuss that very question. From beginnings and experiences, Chuck and Chris discuss their passions for the podcast and what drives them. Pull up a chair and your favorite beverage and learn a little about the team and what brought them to where they are. Also, tell us what drives you. What are your values and what experiences were...
Mindset and Defensive Tactics: Tony Blauer
January 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBProtectors, Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 3! On first episode of the season we got a chance to have a discussion with Coach Tony Blauer of Blauer Tactical systems about everything from mindset and training to philosophy and the origins of the S.P.E.A.R. system. Tony’s mission is, “to make the world safer” and his passion towards that is clear. Whether his approach and methods apply to protection professionals or individuals in every day life, there is gold here. Pay special attention ...
Bonus Episode: Protecting Houses Of Worship with Bryan Flannery
January 10, 2020 02:08 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this preseason 3 bonus episode, Chuck and Chris are joined by Bryan Flannery, the President of Foresight Security Consulting and the President of the Northwest Chapter of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) for a special episode discussing managing the protective environment within houses of worship and religious organizations. In the discussion he shares his extensive protection and threat assessment experience in advising religious groups on realizing, assessing ...
2019 Post Close Protection Conference Review
December 31, 2019 05:26 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn the last episode of Season II, Chuck and Chris review the 2019 Close Protection Conference (CPC) topics, atmosphere and take-aways. Whether you are a seasoned CPC veteran or wished you could have attended, this episode will remind you of the discussions or inform you as to what you missed and get you ready for the New Year.
Christmas Eve Special: Die Hard
December 24, 2019 19:28 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSeason’s Greetings from your favorite team as the Conversations in Close Protection crew get together and discuss a favorite yuletide movie for all protectors -- Die Hard! Chuck and Chris bring the mighty Aaron "Waldo" Peck in front of the mic and talk about the movie, some trivia, and if it sticks as a holiday draw for those involved in martial industries. Nothing too serious here but a great discussion about movie tactics, the holidays, Berettas and who ‘actually’ saw it in a theater. W...
EP Lifestyle's Byron Rodgers
December 14, 2019 01:55 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBThis week we talked to protector, author, new father, podcaster, and likely the 2nd Hardest Working Man in Executive Protection Byron Rodgers. In the episode we talk about mindset, meaning and purpose. Byron shares his thoughts on being a protector, living the protector lifestyle. We also talk about the protector tribe and his recent Protector Symposium and much more. Join in the conversation as we talk to another rising start in executive protection.
The Busiest Man in EP: AS Solution's Aaron Mauldin
December 06, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWe talk with the Busiest Man in Executive Protection AS Solution’s Aaron Mauldin. In the interview Aaron talks about training, knowing your role, his famous forehead and Chuck T’s, making your resume relevant, promoting yourself, finding hidden skills employers need and service in the EP industry. We also discuss the Close Protection Conference and the recent Protector Symposium put on by Byron Rodger. Aaron is very passionate about the industry, is an excellent instructor and ambassador ...
AS Solution's Aaron Mauldin
December 06, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWe talk with the Busiest Man in Executive Protection AS Solution’s Aaron Mauldin. In the interview Aaron talks about training, knowing your role, his famous forehead and Chuck T’s, making your resume relevant, promoting yourself, finding hidden skills employers need and service in the EP industry. We also discuss the Close Protection Conference and the recent Protector Symposium put on by Byron Rodger. Aaron is very passionate about the industry, is an excellent instructor and ambassador ...
Jon Dufresne on Training Approach and Mindset
November 23, 2019 07:02 - 2 hours - 53.8 MBJon Dufresne is a former US Army Ranger who now works both as a protector and a firearms instructor. After meeting him and watching him in action at last year’s Close Protection Conference, it was clear he was someone we needed to get on CiCP. Come join the conversation as our own Chris Story gets deep into the mindset needed to succeed.
Kinetic Consulting's Jon Dufresne on Training Approach and Mindset
November 23, 2019 07:02 - 2 hours - 53.8 MBJon Dufresne is a former US Army Ranger who now works both as a protector and a firearms instructor. After meeting him and watching him in action at last year’s Close Protection Conference, it was clear he was someone we needed to get on CiCP. Come join the conversation as our own Chris Story gets deep into the mindset needed to succeed.
CiCP Season II Ep16
November 23, 2019 07:02 - 2 hours - 53.8 MBJon Dufresne is a former US Army Ranger who now works both as a protector and a firearms instructor. After meeting him and watching him in action at last year’s Close Protection Conference, it was clear he was someone we needed to get on CiCP. Come join the conversation as our own Chris Story gets deep into the mindset needed to succeed.
The 2019 Close Protection Conference Agenda Review
October 18, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis year's Close Protection Conference is stacking up to be another amazing opportunity to meet your peers, network and get educated on new topics. affecting the industry. Join in as Chuck and Chris discuss the agenda.
The Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety (TAPS) Act
September 29, 2019 01:32 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe TAPS Act creates a common operating information and public private partnership to identify and address potential threats before they go active through standardized behavioral threat assessments and management. Chuck and Chris address this important piece of legislation and its implications to the Close Protection community with one of its authors, Dr. Russ Palarea.
Q & A Episode by Rachel Brown with Chuck and Chris
September 12, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOur Rachel Brown asks us your questions from the field and we answer them to the best of our ability!
Q & A Episode
September 12, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBWe take your questions from the field and answer them to the best of our ability!
Michael Trott's 'The Protected'
August 30, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJoin the team as we talk with current international security consultant and former CIA Special Agent Michael Trott about the close protection industry, training and the journey and the run up to publishing his book, “The Protected.”
Former CIA Special Agent Michael Trott's Book 'The Protected'
August 30, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJoin the team as we talk with current international security consultant and former CIA Special Agent Michael Trott about the close protection industry, training and the journey and the run up to publishing his book, “The Protected.”
Surviving A Terrorist Attack: Mumbai with Bob Nichols
August 15, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThe attacks in Mumbai November of 2008 are an important moment in history for all security practitioners to study. This tragic incident marks multiple issues for anyone in the close protection community as many there found they were in an incident without weapons or other equipment that the community tends to focus on. Two years ago Chuck interviewed Bob Nichols on stage about his efforts to assist and evacuate people out of the Oberoi hotel, as terrorists were moving through the buildin...
Surviving A Terrorist Attack: Mumbai
August 15, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThe attacks in Mumbai November of 2008 are an important moment in history for all security practitioners to study. This tragic incident marks multiple issues for anyone in the close protection community as many there found they were in an incident without weapons or other equipment that the community tends to focus on. Two years ago show co-host Chuck Randolph interviewed Bob Nichols on stage about his efforts to assist and evacuate people out of the Oberoi hotel, as terrorists were movi...
EP Emergency Planning, Preparation and Recovery with Josh Burmeister
July 26, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 209 MBEmergency Planning, Preparation and Recovery with Josh Burmeister, a former SERE instructor for the US Navy, a former government security contractor and current protective operations and security consultant.
Josh Burmeister
July 26, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 209 MBEmergency Planning, Preparation and Recovery with Josh Burmeister, a former SERE instructor for the US Navy, a former government security contractor and current protective operations and security consultant.
The Book of 5 Rings
July 07, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 157 MBWe review Miyamoto Musashi's classic book on tactics and strategy, The Book of 5 Rings. After a short look at Miyamoto's life, we walk through each of the books, taking salient points from each and applying them to self development and the profession of protection.
The Book of 5 Rings: A Protector's Book Review
July 07, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 157 MBChuck and Chris review Miyamoto Musashi's classic book on tactics and strategy, The Book of 5 Rings. After a short look at Miyamoto's life, we walk through each of the books, taking salient points from each and applying them to self development and the profession of protection.