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Conversations In Close Protection is a podcast about the Executive/Close Protection industry. We use the podcast to enhance discussions about the industry and promote values, information and education within the Close Protection Community and try to have fun doing it!
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Signup to Generate a PitchConversations In Close Protection is a podcast about the Executive/Close Protection industry. We use the podcast to enhance discussions about the industry and promote values, information and education within the Close Protection Community and try to have fun doing it!
Conversations in Close Protection is hosted by Chuck Randolph & Chris Story. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Shop Talk: September 2025" (28 September 2025, 50 minutes), "Resilience: Robin Stearns and & the Changing Threat Landscape" (10 September 2025, 124 minutes), and "Home Base, Hard Truths, & Father's Day" (16 June 2025, 66 minutes).
Conversations in Close Protection publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 103 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Conversations in Close Protection is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Conversations in Close Protection requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Conversations in Close Protection's contact route on record: verified email.
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Chuck Randolph & Chris Story hosts Conversations in Close Protection, a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #5
In this episode team CiCP digs into the practical lessons from recent politically-motivated attacks and what they mean for protectors, event planners, and organizations. Chuck and Chris cover defense-in-depth at...
In this episode, we talk with Robin Stearns, CEO and Founder of Pacific Resilience Group, to explore what resilience means in today's environment of heightened executive risk. Robin shares insights from her career in...
Episode #3
The CiCP crew is back on home turf. In this episode, Chuck and Chris acknowledge Father's Day, family, and the evolving responsibilities of leadership—in life and in the field. The team unpack the rising risk...
In " Seguridad Cuantificada ," your CiCP team dives deep with Kevin Palacios, an intellectual architect transforming executive protection from a gut-feeling profession to a data-driven strategic discipline. With a...
Episode #1
Conversations in Close Protection – Shop Talk January 2025 , the team breaks down the critical security developments shaping the corporate and global landscape. We examine the tragic UnitedHealthcare incident and its...
The Conversations in Close Protection team discusses insights from Tristan Flannery of Presage Global, focusing on their upcoming Industry Training Survey. The conversation highlights the need for protectors to adapt to...
Episode #11
Fall is here, but the risks are not cooling down. The team unpacks recent events, upcoming events, and highlights from recent conferences and travels. By all measures, fall is going to be something. Stay up on the talk...
As the busy season kicks off, the team pauses to reflect on two significant industry events they recently attended. They dive into their experiences at the annual Threat Management Conference (TMC) hosted by the...
Episode #9
The CiCP team takes time out of their summer travels to discuss recent events, including the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, recent global network issues, and revelations about North Korean...
Episode #8
The team breaks tradition in this month's Shop Talk and welcomes an exceptional visitor. Former CiCP guest, bestselling author, and former US State Department Special Agent Fred Burton , who also served as the Chief of...
Uriah Riley's journey in the close protection industry illustrates his unwavering dedication to learning and growth. While many individuals transition from the military to the private sector, Uriah took the opposite...
Security oversight is a double-edged sword, with many in the industry juggling roles as practitioners and administrators. Even within larger organizations that support distinct leadership functions, those in middle...
Get ready for a compelling blend of global affairs and lively conversation! We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Treston Wheat, the mastermind behind the acclaimed ' Geopolitics and Gin ' blog. Dr. Wheat, a security...
Episode #4
The ides of March are here, and, accordingly, the CiCP team is taking time to break down some recent news regarding the threatscape. This time, they deep dive into: Threats against healthcare systems, CA Senate bill 553...
The CiCP team is privileged to have Ivan Ivanovich, a renowned protector who advocates for a proactive, intelligence-driven approach emphasizing prevention and readiness. From his extensive executive protection...
Metrics are an essential tool for measuring performance, efficiency, and reliability in any organization, big or small. However, getting started with metrics can be daunting. In this episode, the team speaks with Jim...
Happy MMXXIV . After a much-needed break from the action, the team returns with thoughts on immediate risks, opportunities, and issues affecting the protective risk community. The new year comes out of the gate, looking...
Episode #20
As we approach Protector's week, the CiCP team grabs some air time with the editor-in-chief of the IPSB's "Close Protection and Security Journal," Doctor Treston Wheat, and the Close Protection Conference 23 lead, Bryan...
Episode #19
Happy Thanksgiving week - the CiCP team is poised to engage in discussions that promise to dispel any lingering tryptophan-induced haze. Join us as we delve into recent and upcoming symposiums and conferences...
In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, we converse about it with one of our own - Katherine Luther. She founded the Luther Method, which specializes in personal resilience protocols. She also serves as the Director...
Recent guests on Conversations in Close Protection. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
former Deputy chief of Diplomatic Security Service, Centre for Protective Intelligence
Author, Producer, Publisher, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Private Security Firm
Co-Founder of the K–12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group
Vice President for Legal Affairs, Landmark Legal Foundation
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