The PROT3CT Podcast

Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict (part 2)

I have a confession to make to you, I wasn't completely upfront with you with my post on Kyle Rittenhouse. Here is my epilogue where I explain that.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Self-Defense Expert's View

So the verdict is in on Kyle Rittenhouse and I’ll give you my opinions. To be very clear, this is tragic, and both sides could’ve made different …

Tim and Conner break down a viral pickleball incident where a heated match ended in complete chaos.... it's a raw, unfiltered look at how fast "friendly competition" can spiral into life-threatening …

In Part 3 we're going to discuss how he puts his information together and the thought processes behind the creation of characters.

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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #17 - Barry Eisler (Pt 2)

In Part 2 we're going to discuss the idea of violence how to train for violence, and how the grappling arts have a very prominent place in training wome…

Barry Eisler is a former CIA operative with an extensive martial arts background who writes amazing action novels. In this 3-part series, we discuss his training and his novels.

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In this powerful interview, former U.S. Army soldier Caitlyn Duffy shares a moment that will stay with viewers forever.What begins as a story of an ordinary American teenager joining the military unf…

In part 2 we talk about the status of the self-defense industry, inspiring young men, and the state of the world with respect to preparedness. 

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A two-part interview with a former Green Beret and contractor with the CIA, Mike Glover with Field Craft Survival. Mr. Glover offers us some of the best concepts and skillsets of the special operatio…

When Violence is The Only Answer

I’ll show you a law enforcement incident that is used in training quite a bit.

It happened in Georgia in 1998 during a car stop. Watch what people are doing here, and…

Marine Stops Gunman

The sad truth is that often when I'm showing you CCTV footage it's usually criminal nature and bad things happening to people. There are principles here that I think are very usef…

Self-Defense Injuries - The Collarbone

So today we're getting back to the anatomy, and injury to the human body. We'll go over some examples, but first an introduction by Will Ferrell.

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Do Security Cameras Lower Crime?

I've been asked this a lot, and you might find this a little surprising. 

I'll give you an example from Australia where the attackers know they're being filmed.

Why You Should Never Have An Assumption

A lot of times what gets you in trouble is thinking you know what the other person is thinking. Even law enforcement officers do it, and it can end badly.

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The Best TV Show On Self-Defense

There are a lot of series out there that are very stark, and very adult. They show credible acts of violence, but not many have what this particular show has. 

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What Would You Do In This Situation?

Somebody wants to come in and you open the door for them. Then they point a gun at you and your friends. There's 4 of you and one of him. What do you disarm fir…

The Harsh Reality Of Violence

The hard truth about violence is it works on everybody. It only works for you if you're the one using it. I’ll show you somebody good at using the tool, and then they …

We discuss growing up with dyslexia, managing an organization by grasping human nature, balancing fear, enforcement, and business strategies, and tackling recidivism.

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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #15 - Sammy The Bull Gravano (Pt 2)

In part two we discuss the challenges and difficulties in actually running an organization, keeping everybody in line, and surviving prison.

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Tim Larkin PROT3CT #15 - Sammy The Bull Gravano (Pt 1)

A three-part interview I did with the underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York. 

This is not to glorify crime but to hear the lesso…