Managing Violence Podcast with Joe Saunders

MVP117: Randy King on his upcoming tour of Australia

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.

MVP116. Ultimate Self Defence with Jeff Phillips

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.

MVP115: Staying Safe in Politically Tumultuous Times with James Hamilton

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.

MVP114: Catch Wrestling Past and Future with Jake Shannon

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

MVP113: Lone Actor Violence with Dr Nathan Brooks

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