The Quiet Professional

Original Recording Date: 2025NOV24.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson Views and opinions of the participants are their own. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Retired USMC S/Sgt Ken Kraus This is a podcast that lets us learn about Ken Kraus, the man he was prior to service, and after the horrific events of being a prisoner in Iran.  The discussion gives a more complete picture to Ken’s time in service when he had been re-assigned from his main duty station in, the U.S Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus to the U.S Embassy in Tehran in 1979. The American Embassy in Iran came under siege by terrorists on February 14th of 1979, Valentine's Day. On that day, Ken's entire life and commitment to service were left to miracles that transpired during the attack, abduction, torture, release, and debrief as he made his way home. If you want the full story of what transpired while Ken was in captivity, pick up a copy of the book. You won’t be disappointed. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Ken Kraus website, both regular and special edition books available: https://sites.google.com/view/kenkraus/home Amazon Kindle Edition: Ken Kraus: A Marine Endures Hell: The First Marine Held Hostage in Iran During the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979: https://a.co/d/6kYkoDq Watch Ken on Law Enforcement Today as he walks through the specific events of his captivity: https://youtu.be/3n05WGyy398?si=_MWJXJboIX6SjdkR Profiles and Social Media:  Find Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenkrausmarine/  Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59. Find Co-host John Simpson's books below: Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship   

Original Recording Date: 2025NOV13.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Mathew Giagnorio – The founder of A Further Inquiry, where he examines the cultural, historical, and ideological forces shaping civic life. His research addresses the rise of Islamism, illiberal movements, and challenges to free expression and national cohesion. His writings have appeared in The Hub, Fox News, and Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Mathew is a member of the CLARITy Coalition and FAIR. Khadija Khan – Is a journalist and commentator based in the United Kingdom. She writes for several different publications, focusing on human rights, mainly women’s rights, as well as minorities and extremism. Khadija is the culture editor at A Further Inquiry and co-host of A Further Inquiry podcast. Mathew’s and Khadija’s individual journeys to the ideological front. Islam – Islamism The forces shaping identity and the issues facing The West. Western Identity and how it is contextualized. What is a Canadian? Individual vs. group identity. Solutions, from education to politics. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: A Further Inquiry on Substack: https://afurtherinquiry.substack.com/ Mathew’s recent article for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/in-the-israel-hamas-war-international-law-favours-the-lawless-mathew-giagnorio-for-inside-policy/ Khadija at The Freethinker: https://freethinker.co.uk/author/khadija-khan/ Profiles and Social Media:  Find Khadija on: Substack: https://substack.com/@khadijakhan X: https://x.com/KhadijaKhan__ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khadijakhanlodhi/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/khadija-khan-225654304/en Find Mathew on: Substack: https://substack.com/@afurtherinquiry X: https://x.com/MathewGiagnorio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathew.giagnorio LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mathew-giagnorio Find A Further Inquiry on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AFurtherInquiry X: https://x.com/afurtherinquiry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_further_inquiry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Further-Inquiry/100076479457740/   

Original Recording Date: 2025NOV07.  Views and opinions of the participants are their own. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Supt. Lance Parker – is a 23-year member of the EPS with experience in both front-line and plain clothes operations. Lance currently oversees 2 of our 6 patrol branches and has nearly 2 decades in our Public Safety Unit, of which he currently serves as its Executive Officer. Sgt. Bill Countryman – is a 22-year member of the EPS with both operational and investigative experience. He is currently in the Disaster Emergency Operations Preparedness Section (DEOPS). Bill’s role within DEOPS is to support the EPS with logistical planning and training in support of major events, protests & rallies, and disaster response. This discussion examines the purpose and approach of the EPS Public Safety Unit, which manages crowds at large or high-risk events. We look at how to better inform the public about police intent and actions while addressing common misconceptions. We also reflect on our own experiences and the impact these events have on public safety, the service, and individual officers. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/  Join EPS: https://joineps.ca/  Profiles and Social Media: Find the Edmonton Police Service on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHWGQquX2fg?si=3ne9whUFP2L0EfjA X: http://twitter.com/edmontonpolice Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2/  

Original Recording Date: 2025NOV05.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Tim Pearce – retired LAPD gang officer, is CEO and Founder of AUFIRE, the world's first injury training system. He is also a producer of the documentary, Nothing To See Here: WATTS, which covers how the Watts community reduced homicides by 90%. The film was independently shot on iPhones by community members—including gang members, police, victims, and local youth—offering first-person perspectives.. Tim's personal story of adversity, trauma, perseverance. From LAPD gang cop to industry innovator. Check links below for full story on the Mike Rowe podcast! Accuracy Under Fire (A.U.Fire) Enhance decision-making, return-fire accuracy, and life preservation skills. Documentary: Nothing To See Here: WATTS. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Accuracy Under Fire (A.U.Fire) website: https://www.aufire.com/  Nothing To See Here: WATTS the website: https://nothingtoseeheremovie.com/  Tim on the Mike Rowe podcast: https://youtu.be/ccE1j_LiREQ?si=yCSr91MqmUEiuy8n  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpearceaufire/  Find A.U.Fire on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aufiretraining/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/au-fire/  X: https://twitter.com/AUFIRETraining  Nothing To See Here: WATTS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingtoseehere_watts   

Original Recording Date: 2025NOV05.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Stephen Nagy – Stephen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University. He is a senior fellow with several top-tier institutions focused on Asia-Pacific policy. Stephen was selected as a Distinguished Fellow for the Asia Pacific Foundation from 2017-2020. He serves as the Director of Policy Studies for the Yokosuka Council of Asia Pacific Studies (YCAPS) spear heading their Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue Series and as a Governor for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ). Canada's (in-)ability to manage the CCP dragon. Balancing security threats with trade needs. The power of partnerships within ASEAN. The gravitational pull of China and a widening gap with the U.S.A. The roles and rhetoric of media, politics, and educators. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Stephen’s website: https://nagystephen.com/ Profiles and Social Media:  Find Stephen on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-nagy-10b7315/ X: https://x.com/nagystephen1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephen.nagy.2023   

Original Recording Date: 2025OCT31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host Ben Klick. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given. This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do. ----more---- REFERENCES: Important Links: The Canadian War Museum - In Their Own Voices Exhibition: https://www.warmuseum.ca/in-their-own-voices/ Interview with Dr. Petrou about this exhibit: https://www.warmuseum.ca/articles/in-conversation-with-dr-michael-petrou-historian-veterans-experience-canadian-war-museum-author-and-journalist Profiles of the CWM’s historians: https://www.warmuseum.ca/research-and-collections/museum-historians Ben's website: Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure. Profiles and Social Media: Canadian War Museum: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warmuseum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canwarmuseum/ X: https://twitter.com/canwarmuseum?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cwm-mcg/posts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanWarMus Dr. Michael Petrou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-petrou-3864aa20/   

Original Recording Date: 2025OCT28.  Views and opinions of the participants are their own. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Chief of the Edmonton Police Service Warren Driechel. Chief of Police Warren Driechel speaks about his path into law enforcement and throughout his service. He further lays out his vision for the EPS, and the big challenges of policing the fastest growing city in Canada. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/  Join EPS: https://joineps.ca/  Profiles and Social Media: Find the Edmonton Police Service on: YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHWGQquX2fg?si=3ne9whUFP2L0EfjA X: http://twitter.com/edmontonpolice  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2/  

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given. This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do. ----more---- REFERENCES: Important Links: The Military Women’s Memorial: https://womensmemorial.org/ United States Army Women’s Museum: https://awm.army.mil/ The Women’s Army Corps Collection: The Women's Army Corps Collection Profiles and Social Media: John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.   Find Co-host John Simpson's books below: Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship  

Original Recording Date: 2025OCT20 Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host Ben Klick. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given. This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do. ----more---- REFERENCES: Important Links: Chris’ profile with Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/leadership/chris-linford/ COPE Program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/ Wounded Warriors donation program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/ Warrior Rising: A Soldier’s Journey to PTSD and Back by Chris Linford: https://a.co/d/dkizCkA Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure. Profiles and Social Media: Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-linford-ma-rp-qualifying-rcc-ccc-ct-cd-59700a45 Wounded Warriors Canada on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wounded.Warriors.Canada/ X: https://twitter.com/WoundWarriorCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woundedwarriorscanada/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WoundedWarriorsCan   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG26.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces, or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given. This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf As all members in service do. ----more---- REFERENCES: Profiles: Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-fleser-763190109. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59. Find Co-host John Simpson's books below: Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship  

Original Recording Date: 2025OCT06.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Dr. Nicholas Carleton – professor of clinical psychology at the University of Regina. Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation. A study on missing context and the harm it does (link below). Assumptions – opinions – bias. Comparators and peers. Impact – There is a lot of fallout from this one. The corrosive cycle of dramatic and uncontextualized reporting. Solutions: injecting context and reality back into the narrative. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: The study: A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services Dr. Nicholas Carleton at the University of Regina: Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D., R.D. Psych., FCAHS, FRSC | University of Regina NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Find Dr. Nicholas Carleton on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nick-carleton-a6169528 Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586 Find the NPF on: X: https://twitter.com/npffpn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw  

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP29.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Dr. Christian Leuprecht – Is a distinguished professor with the Department of Political Science and Economics at the Royal Military College. He is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) and the Centre for North American Prosperity and Security (CNAPS). Christian has testified as an expert witness before committees of Parliament and his publications have appeared in several languages and include 20 books and dozens of scholarly articles. You can find him as a regular commentator in domestic and international media. Canada on a global scale: a story of (in)significance and threats. Our involvement in the Middle-East. The danger of mixing foreign and domestic policies. More Canadian political games. Fighting transnational crime and terrorism. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Find most of Christian's work here, from books, to articles, and media appearances: https://www.queensu.ca/academia/leuprecht/  MacDonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) Profile: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/christian-leuprecht/  Profiles and Social Media: Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-leuprecht   

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP26.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Alana Stott – Is, among several titles, an author, producer, philanthropist, and anti-human trafficking consultant. She is the founder of Blue Rose Circle where she uses 25 years of networks, partnerships, and skill sets to end human trafficking through various methodologies. Also, Alana is a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator. The genesis of foundation work. Prevention and awareness. Identifying regions of opportunity and partnership organizations. Collaboration and/or permission. From working with locals, to crime groups, and governments. Adapting to the work environment. Dealing with legalities and operating within the set culture, values and norms. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Blue Rose Circle website: https://thebluerosecircle.org/ Alana Stott’s website: https://alanastott.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Blue Rose Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluerose.foundation Find Alana on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanastott/ X: https://twitter.com/alanastott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanastottofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanastott  

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP12.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Sarah Hamilton – is a 2-term councilor for the City of Edmonton. Sarah is a graduate from the U of Alberta and later received a Master of Arts Degree at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. She previously served as an adjunct professor of media and communications, a freelance journalist, and an owner & operator of a communications and public relations firm. Sarah has held various public service-oriented roles in the provincial and municipal governments. Path to service. Personal style of politics and remaining true to self. Influence and pressure within City Hall. Representing the many voices from the community and beyond. Hopes for council and Edmonton as this chapter comes to a close. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Sarah Hamilton website: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/ Sarah Hamilton’s Marginalia: Notes on leadership and culture, from a western Canadian perspective: https://sarahhamiltonmarginalia.substack.com Profiles and Social Media: Find Sarah on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/ X: https://twitter.com/sjlhamilton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hamilton-m-a-742178290 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/  

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur – A CBRN authority with experience developing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of the U.S. Department of Defense from a strategic, operational, and tactical perspective. Formally trained at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Brodeur has a Doctoral degree from Colorado Technical University and is an internationally recognized CBRN expert. Now he is the vertical market manager for safety and security at Rigaku Analytical Devices. A true perspective of CBRN concerns. The purpose of CBRN development with a different perspective on why they’re used and how. Training & mitigation. Stories from the field. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Posts Dr. Brodeur on Rigaku: https://rigaku.com/products/handheld-raman/learning/blog/author/jeff-brodeur CBRNe World: https://cbrneworld.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Find Dr. Brodeur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreymbrodeur   Find Rigaku on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp X: https://twitter.com/rigaku LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp   

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest - Michael W. Brown - A former DEA Senior Special Agent with 32 years of experience. Mike spent 20 years working overseas in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and his last foreign tour was as the DEA Country Attaché for Myanmar. Now, he's the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices, and host of the podcast, The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole. Canada: an international narcotics manufacturing and distribution hub. The fentanyl discussion and what you won't get from media. U.S.-Canada border. Who isn't playing nice and doing their part? Solutions. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole on, Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Arn07SMtGFyGbE3Tj1JxV  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-opioid-matrix-a-journey-into-the-rabbit-hole/id1625927161  Rigaku Analytical Devices website: https://rigaku.com/  Profiles and Social Media: Find Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwbrownusa  Find Rigaku on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp  X: https://twitter.com/rigaku  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest - Nikki Burgett - A behavioral threat assessment specialist with a background in law enforcement, corporate security, and international counterterrorism. Nikki has worked in 24 countries as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State, instructing foreign law enforcement and security personnel on anti-terrorism tactics. She is the author of Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats. Nikki now consults with public and private sector organizations on workplace violence prevention, threat management, and leadership accountability. Path to service. How serious this business is. Prevention is critical. Threat assessor Behavioral Pattern Detection (BPD) and Standard Identification Model (SIM) Profiling - listen up law enforcement! ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Nikki Burgett, LLC: https://nikkiburgett.com/ The book, Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats:  Several places to buy from: https://nikkiburgett.com/my-book/ Amazon: https://a.co/d/1zK7bZI  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiburgett/   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG20.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests Robert "Bobby" Ledogar - Navy veteran and former Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal. Author of LED: Being Brooklyn; release date TDB. Recent guest of the Urban Valor podcast! Peter "Pete" Forcelli - Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and former NYPD Homicide Detective. Author of THE DEADLY PATH: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. Host of the new, Ten-Four Tavern Podcast, live on YouTube, Tuesdays at 7 PM EST. Individual updates, new appearances, new shows. Bobby's recent appearance on Urban Valor. Pete on the making of the Ten-Four Tavern Podcast. Thoughts on some current events. Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Firearms and Drugs. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Robert on Urban Valor: https://youtu.be/49egx-ANRMc?si=RXmh4kEAJPwVePNu  Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/  The Deadly Path on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3QLhiq4  Ten-Four Tavern Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered/videos  The guests' prior appearances on The Quiet Professional! S3E14: Altruism, Politics, Power - Peter J. Forcelli - Former NYPD Homicide Detective and Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3e14-altruism-politics-power-peter-j-forcelli-former/id1631223615?i=1000650353459  S3E24: U.S. Marshals, Underdogs, Betrayal - Robert Ledogar and Natalie June Reilly - Retired U.S. Marshal and Co-Authors: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3e24-u-s-marshals-underdogs-betrayal-robert-ledogar/id1631223615?i=1000657658739  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Peter on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092203516682  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-forcelli-26597122/  Find Robert on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ledogar-276277146   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG11.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dennis Murphy – A 27-year member of the Government of Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) where he conducted and led operational activities in national security. Now, Dennis is the Executive Vice President for Strider Technologies, where he works with corporate and government clients to deliver transformational technology that helps them visualize, manage, and respond to economic statecraft risks across their organizations. Information availability, collection, and usefulness. Education for clients - take concerns seriously. Protecting your assets. Knowing your people. State actors and what they are looking for. Private sector / government / law enforcement relationships. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Strider Technologies, Ltd.: https://www.striderintel.com/  Profiles and Social Media:  Strider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamstrider/  Dennis on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dennismurphy66   

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance. A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to support the pending US-led invasion in the south.   The mission sounds simple. The reality is anything but.   The plan is to infiltrate into Iraq ahead of the invasion, link up with the Kurdish Peshmerga, and coordinate their efforts against the Iraqi Army.   The Peshmerga, which translates to those who face death, have risen up several times in the recent past, only to be abandoned by the US and subsequently slaughtered by the Iraqi army.   Before the Special Forces have any chance of posing a viable threat to the Iraqi Army, they must first convince the Kurdish factions to put their differences aside, resolve the issue of Turkey's wavering support, and neutralize an Islamist group that has seized Kurdish territory along the Iraq-Iran border.   The details of the invasion are classified. The clock is ticking, and time is running out.   Once in Iraq, there will be no extraction, medical evacuation, or air support until the war begins. The Green Berets will be on their own.   Those Who Face Death is the incredible true story of this little-known special operation and a testament to the courage, skill, and perseverance of the US Special Forces in the face of overwhelming odds. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Mark Grdovic's website: https://www.markgrdovic.com/home  Get the book, Those Who Face Death. Amazon links: USA: https://a.co/d/252OVtQ Canada: https://a.co/d/6Gg6SUD Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/those-who-face-death-mark-grdovic/1147952341?ean=9781963781069 John's books. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship  Profiles: Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mark-g-5668b357  John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59