Managing Violence with Joe Saunders

In this episode I'm joined by good friend and Candian self-defence expert extraordinaire, Randy King, to discuss his upcoming book and Australian tour.

In this episode I'm joined by the mastermind of the Ultimate Self-Defense Championship on YouTube, and the founder of Western Combatives, Mr Jeff Phillips.

In this episode, I'm joined by James Hamilton of Hamilton Security Group to discuss how we can keep ourselves and our families safe during these very tumultuous times.

In this episode we go back to our routes and talk about martial arts and combat sports training. I get to explore one of my favourite grappling arts, Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestling with one of the foremost historians and coaches on the subject, Mr Jake Shannon. Got value of out of this episode? Feel free to buy me a coffee over at www.buymeacoffee.com/joemvp

In this episode, we dive into the topic of lone-actor grievance-fuelled violence, sometimes known as Lone Wolf attacks. We talk about different types of attacks, motivations, terrorism, and more. Dr Nathan Brooks  is a forensic psychologist and senior lecturer with extensive experience in high-stakes behavioural assessment and intervention. With a career spanning both public and private sectors, Dr Brooks has worked closely with government and law enforcement on sensitive cases involving threat and risk analysis. His practice is grounded in years of expertise in profiling and assessing individuals exhibiting complex behavioural patterns.In addition to his work with key organisations, Dr Brooks is recognised for his thought leadership in forensic psychology, having delivered numerous national and international workshops, webinars, and keynote speeches on topics such as psychopathy, personality disorders, and behavioural risk indicators. His training programs are tailored to equip professionals with practical tools to identify and mitigate potential threats, making him a sought-after speaker and educator across various industries.While he continues to consult on select cases, Dr. Brooks now dedicates much of his time to developing and delivering advanced training and educational content, helping organisations navigate challenges related to behavioural risk in a dynamic world. Got value of out of this episode? Feel free to buy me a coffee over at www.buymeacoffee.com/joemvp

In this episode I interview Matt Thornton on his excellent book, The Gift of Violence. Matt is a researcher, author, and prolific martial artist and coach. His book takes an evidence-based approach to understanding and managing the risk of violence. Got value of out of this episode? Feel free to buy me a coffee over at www.buymeacoffee.com/joemvp Want to discuss this episode? Head over to our discussion forum at www.reddit.com/r/vpam

So you want to help women feel safer by teaching them some sweet self-defence moves or personal safety strategies? Chances are, if you're not part of the group you're looking to train, you might have overlooked a few things. In this cracking interview, I sit down with Mary Stevens of 500 Rising and FairFight to discuss what ALL instructors MUST know before teaching women's self-defence. Got value of out of this episode? Feel free to buy me a coffee over at www.buymeacoffee.com/joemvp Want to discuss this episode? Head over to our discussion forum at www.reddit.com/r/vpam

We're back! In Episode 110 of the Managing Violence Podcast, I interview Jack Leskovar, a 30+ year veteran of the United States Secret Service about the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. Jack shares his informed insights into what went wrong and what lessons the USSS must take to prevent it from happening again. Want to discuss this episode? Head over to our discussion forum at www.reddit.com/r/vpam Want to support our content? Go to www.buymeacoffee.com/joemvp

Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author and an investigative journalist for the Atlantic, Politico, the Washington Post and other outlets. Today she joins me to talk about her book, HIGH CONFLICT: Why We Get Trapped & How We Get Out This is a fascinating look at the polarising conflicts of our times - whether it's Left vs Right, race vs race, state vs state, gang vs gang, activism vs establishment or any other conflict rooted in polarity, high conflict destroys relationships, communities and lives. If, like me, you're interested in escaping the "tar pits" of high conflict, you need to check out this interview and the book to go with it.  As a side note, this will be the last regular interview episode of the Managing Violence Podcast. It's been a great run. I will be closing out with one more reflective episode, but this is the final interview and I'm happy to end it on this note. Enjoy!

Melissa Muir is a seasoned HR professional who has found her way into becoming a highly requested speaker on the topics of workplace violence, security/HR interface, identifying behavioural red flags, safe and respectful terminations and more. She is an absolute joy as a human being and combines an infectious optimism with hard-won knowledge and grounding humility. There is a lot to take away from this episode and I hope you enjoy it.  *** Make sure you check out our full catalogue of episodes at www.violencepod.com If you'd like to support the show, you'll find lots of opportunities at www.violencepod.com/support And if you'd like to talk about myself or my team helping out your organisation, business or club, go to www.violencepod.com/training