The Quiet Professional

By Vigilant Media Inc.

The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national secu... more

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December 22, 2025S4E57: Working Across Canada to Defend Canadians and their Protectors - Brian Sauve
Original Recording Date: 2025DEC16.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.
A wrap on the National Police Federation's 2025.
Gaining traction with policymakers and working on reforms.
Several parliamentary bills currently of interest to law enforcement.
Federal policing: proper & stable funding.
Federal government firearm policies and impending issues.
What to look forward to in 2026.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
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
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53min
December 15, 2025S4E56: We Fight Monsters: The Real Kind – Ben Owen.
Original Recording Date: 2025DEC08.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Ben Owen – is an infantry veteran and father to 8 children. With his wife Jessica, they are co-founders of the organizations Flanders Fields and We Fight Monsters. Both are recovering addicts with a rough past including drug arrests and homelessness, but they have transformed struggle into a force for good. Now they are dedicated to combating opiate and fentanyl addiction, and sex-trafficking in the U.S. mid-south.
Adding onto Ben’s personal story.
Power of partnerships as no one can do this alone.
Real dynamics of running high-risk, high-impact operations.
How to connect with people at their lowest moments.
REAL, sustainable change and solutions.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
We Fight Monsters: https://wefightmonsters.org/
Flanders Fields: https://flandersfields.org/
Black Rifle Company (not the coffee): https://www.blackrifle.company/
JOIN Ben’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/BenOwen
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Ben on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealbenowen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenowen/
We Fight Monsters:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefightmonsters.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterFighters
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monster_fighters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-fight-monsters/
X: https://x.com/WFM_Org
Flanders Fields:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/flandersfieldsorg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flandersfields
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flandersfieldsorg/
X: https://x.com/FlandersFields_
BlackRifle Company:
X: https://x.com/BlackRifle_Co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrifleco/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackrifle-co
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1h 1min
December 08, 2025S4E55: Saying “I Don’t Know” Makes You a Better Leader – Eric Tung
Original Recording Date: 2025DEC02.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Eric Tung – a police officer since 2007, currently serves as a police commander and wellness coordinator in Washington State. He shares his continual lessons learned in leadership, wellness and team dynamics through his weekly newsletter, Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast, and speaking and training engagements.
Catch up: news and updates from Blue Grit.
Leadership.
How hard is it to say, “I don’t know”?
Developing self and others.
What can you do? Where can you contribute?
Transferring policing skills outside the job.
Speaking with the next generation.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Blue Grit Wellness: https://www.bluegritwellness.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tung-a83459203
Find Blue Grit Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritwellness/
Find Blue Grit Radio on:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-grit-radio-the-podcast-to-build-better-police/id165465559
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SJNeHB3U6C1YX5QhgGVex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritradio/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL-MC81X2DtzIehipvn67zwi9QkL_0DLt&si=l4QaqM4KO44OBODp
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49min
December 01, 2025S4E54: A Marine Endures Hell - Retired USMC S/Sgt Ken Kraus
Original Recording Date: 2025NOV24.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Co-host John Simpson
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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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.
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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
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1h 47min
November 24, 2025S4E53: Battle for Your Mind: Western Identity and Islamic Forces – Khadija Khan and Mathew Giagnorio.
Original Recording Date: 2025NOV13.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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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.
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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/
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1h 18min
November 20, 2025S4E52: Protests and Public Disorder – Edmonton Police Service Superintendent Lance Parker and Sergeant Bill Countryman.
Original Recording Date: 2025NOV07.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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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.
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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/
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50min
November 17, 2025S4E51: Saving Lives Through Dialogue and Action - Tim Pearce
Original Recording Date: 2025NOV05.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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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.
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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
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1h 9min
November 13, 2025S4E50: Are We Losing The Forest For The Trees? USA-Canada-China - Professor Stephen Nagy.
Original Recording Date: 2025NOV05.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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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.
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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
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47min
November 10, 2025S4E49: Service & Sacrifice – Dr. Michael Petrou – Historian, Veterans’ Experience, Canadian War Museum.
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.
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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.
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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/
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45min
November 04, 2025S4E48: A New Beginning and the Challenges Ahead - Chief of the Edmonton Police Service Warren Driechel.
Original Recording Date: 2025OCT28.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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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.
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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/
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41min

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