AES International chief executive Sam Instone is kicking himself.

Having shared a room with James Blunt while the two were both officers in the Household Cavalry, it is safe to say doubting Blunt's talents was not one of his best decisions.

In episode one of Citywire’s new Advice Around the World podcast, Instone tells Ian Horne and Amelia Garland about some of his better ones too, though.

As you will find out in the podcast, Instone is more than just the leader of one of the Middle East’s leading financial planning firms. He is also a magnificent storyteller.

Where to begin? For a kick off, Sam is a former member of the Household Cavalry, the Queen’s official bodyguard. Staggeringly, he tells us in detail about the time he leapt into action to block a dangerous projectile, that had been hurtling towards the monarch. It a cracking story, quite literally.

We also hear about his time spent serving alongside Blunt. Instone gives a privileged insight into the early years of the star's early musical career, as well as some of his reflections on getting to know the man himself.

And yes, this podcast is about financial planning too. We ask Instone about financial advice in Dubai. Is it really the Wild West that many perceive it to be? And if so, is there any hope that unscrupulous advisers might be turfed out anytime soon? Tune in to get Instone’s take.

All in all, an exciting start to the new series. Next stop, Australia.