Best Troy Claydon Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Wright - Entrepreneur & UK Apprentice Winner 1:15:23

26d ago1:15:23

1:15:23

In this inspiring episode of the Wheels Up podcast, hosts Troy Claydon and Ben Hosking of Panoptic Solutions engage with celebrated entrepreneur Mark Wright, winner The Apprentice UK in 2014, who went on to be UK Entrepreneur of the year 2018 and listed in Forbes 30 under 30. The conversation explores Mark’s path from small-town Australia to buildi…

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WheelsUp Short Show – Chain Reaction CEO Michael Byrom 8:50

3M ago8:50

8:50

Guest: Michael Byrom – CEO, The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation Consultant at McBride Legal | Director at Southern Cross Soloists Ltd In this episode, we speak with Michael Byrom, a legal expert and philanthropist dedicated to making a difference through The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation. With a career spanning over 40 years in commercial…

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Resilience, Integrity, and Leadership: Insights from Security Veteran Stevan Bernard 59:24

5M ago59:24

59:24

Guest: Steve Bernard, CFE - LinkedIn Advisor / Board Appointments: International SOS, Metro One, Prescient Formerly the Executive Vice President for Protection at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In this episode, Stevan Bernard, a globally recognized security expert with nearly five decades of experience, shares his incredible journey from leading glob…

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Shane Cavagnino - Former Military & Mental Health Advocate 1:36:00

7M ago1:36:00

1:36:00

In this episode, we sit down with Shane Cavagnino, a former military man to now a farmer in Tassie. Topics and Key Mentions Shane’s transition from an intense military career to life on a farm in Tasmania. Mental health challenges, particularly for veterans, and how Shane is managing his own mental health journey. Early life struggles, including bu…

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Kevin Dye - Dignitary and Executive Protection 55:24

8M ago55:24

55:24

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Dye, a seasoned expert in Dignitary and Executive Protection. Kevin's career began as an enlisted Air Force defender, where he honed skills in both defensive and law enforcement missions. His transition to the U.S. Secret Service was natural, as both entities share a dual mission of law enforcement and protec…

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Martial Arts Journeys: From Aussie Special Forces to Black Belts with Rhys Dowden and Clancy Roberts 1:13:15

9M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined Rhys Dowden and Clancy Roberts as they talk through there martial arts journeys. Guest 1: Rhys Dowden (Operator Edge) Background: Joined the Australian Army in 1999, initially in the Cavalry. Attempted SAS Selection in 2002. Later, after contracting in Iraq as a private security c…

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Travel Risk Management with Travel Risk Professional Patrick Kane 42:45

10M ago42:45

42:45

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Patrick Kane who is the director of security with a US corporation with operations worldwide. Patrick is heavily focused on developing and implementing mitigation measures to support highly mobile global workforce and multiple traveler's, to include pre-travel risk assessment…

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Justin Hanson Canadian Law Enforcement Leader, Executive Protection Unit; Warrant Officer, Military Police; President of SpecVIP Protection Group Inc. 1:10:08

10M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Justin Hanson, CD. Through 27 years working with law enforcement, and the military with multiple deployments internationally and domestically, he’s honed both hard and soft skills. He’s trained thousands of soldiers, military police and other law enforcement personnel. What h…

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Troy Knight former Combat Controller, Author of Havoc 06 and motivational speaker 1:09:34

11M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

“Cleared Hot” - Special Ops Combat Controller, Author, Hot Sauce & Tequila aficionado Havoc 06 Troy Knight. "Cleared Hot" - The term used by Special Operations Combat Controller Teams to authorise an aircraft to engage an enemy target! Wheels Up Hosts, Troy Claydon and Ben Hosking sit down with a founding member of Australia's Special Operations Co…

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Simon Chen - CEO and founder of Eight Black 55:33

11M ago55:33

55:33

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Simon Chen who is the CEO and founder of Eight Black, a company based in Longmont, Colorado that provides high-performance consulting services to CEOs, as well as executive transportation and security solutions.[1][2][4] He founded Eight Black in 2013 and serves as the Chief …

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Dustin Osborne Sergeant with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) 1:03:00

12M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Dustin Osborne who is a Sergeant with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in Australia. He is also closely associated with ATMA, which stands for the Australian Tactical Medical Association and sits on several working boards involved with the betterment of Law Enforcement and…

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Panoptic Solutions & XPJ - Medicine, Models and Maintaining Standards 48:43

1y ago48:43

48:43

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Anthony Goulart. With over 10 years of experience in U.S. Special Operations which focused on personnel recovery, emergency medical care, and tactical prowess in austere environments. Anthony is passionate about elevating the protective sectors with a holistic, unmatched solu…

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Welcome Back to Wheels Up! 50:33

1y ago50:33

50:33

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast, we have taken a bit of a break but we are back and better than ever! On today's episode Troy chats to Panoptic employee and new co-host of the Wheels Up Podcast, Ben Hosking. Ben has incredible stories and history of past work and is a wealth of knowledge. They also delve into what the podcast is going to look…

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Panoptic’s valued cross border partnership with Progressive F.O.R.C.E Group of Companies (PFC) 51:13

5+ y ago51:13

51:13

Panoptic Solutions has partnered with PFC for several years. This allows PFC's clients to travel to APAC and access world-class services via Panoptic Solutions, and vice-versa for Panoptic Solutions clients who travel to the US and beyond. The partnership is based on trust and credibility, understanding that either company would only refer a distan…

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Interview with Neryl Joyce Part 2 - Mercenary Mum to Baghdad Bodyguard 28:36

6+ y ago28:36

28:36

Returning from Iraq after her time as a private military contractor and ending her career in the military, Neryl Joyce looked for a new career that would professionally challenge and motivate her like her previous roles. She made an unusual move and became an Operations Manager at the Christmas Island Detention Centre where she faced an intense cou…

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Interview with Neryl Joyce Part 1 - Challenges as a Woman in Security 34:47

7y ago34:47

34:47

Working within the male dominated field of defence and surrounded by boy’s club culture, Neryl Attkins faced many challenges. Her journey as a woman in the armed forces made it harder for her to be heard and stand her ground in particular situations. In this episode, you will hear Neryl’s incredible journey, discharging from the Australian Army to …

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Security Business Essentials For Startups 1:04:08

7y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Troy Claydon and Steve Albritton delve deep into setting up your own security industry business. If you’re even thinking about starting your own security business, this episode is a must. Not only do they discuss how to open a security business in Australia and the United States of America, but they also get real honest when talking about their own…

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A conversation with Russ Price - bodyguard, former stunt actor, a bodyguard for the famous and British Royal Marine. 42:23

7y ago42:23

42:23

Former stunt actor, Russell Price, has worked alongside some of the greatest martial arts actors in the world, like Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Aside from his work as a stunt actor, he has an impressive resume with 10 years in the British Royal Marines, 40 years in the martial arts space and 23 years working within the security industry internationally…

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Announcing, Steve Albritton as co-host of The Wheels Up Podcast. 22:48

7y ago22:48

22:48

We’re excited to introduce co-host, Steven Albritton, to our listeners. Steve is the principal owner of OPStructure, based out of Florida. He has vast experience in the security world, not only in the USA but internationally. Executive protection is a very different ball game in the USA, so it will be great to get Steve’s view on particular topics …

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Bringing a holistic approach to close protection services - Interview with Ronin’s Founder, Timm Smith. 50:59

7y ago50:59

50:59

Ronin is one of (if not the most) renowned civilian training academies for protection training globally. Located in Cape Town South Africa, the academy has an unmatched environment that covers all aspects of protection training from firearm competency training to experiencing frontline ambulance shifts, all in the heart of South Africa and its unpr…

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Wheels Up Is Back With Some Exciting Changes 17:13

7y ago17:13

17:13

Sorry to have left you hanging - we’ve been on a quick breather due to the workload with clients across multiple countries. We’re back, and we’ve made some exciting new changes to the format of our podcast. In this podcast, you’ll find out about our changes, hear our outstanding lineup of guest speakers for the next several weeks and get a quick up…

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Stalking Isn't Just a Celebrity Issue. One in five women are affected 16:17

7y ago16:17

16:17

When we think of stalkers and death threats we tend to think of it as being a problem for high profile personalities or celebrities. Most situations involving ‘normal’ people rarely make the news unless the circumstances are drastic but it is a problem much more common that most of us realise. In this podcast, we look at the nature of stalking and …

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12 000 to 15 000 People Held Captive Every Year 31:36

7+ y ago31:36

31:36

Are you aware that up to 2,000 people around the world are currently being held against their will in one form or another? Or that somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 people a year are kidnapped for ransom or held hostage? The fact is, risk is ever present whoever and wherever you are, and being prepared to deal with a situation like detainment, ki…

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Getting the Edge on Life - Interview with Rhys Dowden 39:54

7+ y ago39:54

39:54

Can mindset really help travellers and security operatives respond safely to uncertain circumstances? This podcast interview with former Australian Special Forces soldier and hostile environment security expert, Rhys Dowden about the benefits of a preparation mindset. He explains his holistic approach to confidence in any situation and his tips for…

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Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One? - Part 2 23:23

7+ y ago23:23

23:23

Last week we published a podcast episode outlining the ins and outs of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent. In the second and final part of the series we look into the medical aspects of an engagement, the importance of local knowledge, some of the contractual details and what should happen before an engagement commences. Episode Highl…

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Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One - Part 1 31:54

7+ y ago31:54

31:54

For those who aren’t familiar with it, the task of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent can be overwhelming. Knowing whether you actually need one can be a mystery, let alone knowing what to look for. With that in mind, we recorded a couple of episodes of the Wheels Up Podcast where we covered what an executive protection agent or opera…

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How to Protect Executives and Board Members Against Hostile Shareholders and Protesters 17:54

7+ y ago17:54

17:54

Google "shareholder meeting attack" and you’ll be amazed at the number of stories that come up. Most of them are about non-violent attacks - protest groups, people launching hostile bids or shareholders complaining about executive salaries or positions. But, violent or not, looking at the Google results (and reading this blog post or listening to t…

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The Psychology of Risk. An Interview with Dr Gavriel Schneider 35:43

7+ y ago35:43

35:43

How do high levels of comfort and safety affect our attitude toward risk and how does this impact our level of preparedness and ability to respond to risky situations? In this podcast episode we interview Dr Gavriel Schneider, an expert on integrated risk management and safety and security. We take a deep dive into the psychology of risk and the in…

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Travel Safety and Security for Journalists and Media 37:08

7+ y ago37:08

37:08

When most people think of executive protection, or bodyguards in general, they tend to think of VIPs, celebrities, and high net worth individuals (HNWI). Though they may not always travel to hazardous locations, their risk is enhanced by virtue of their position or status. For journalists and media crews though, travelling to hazardous locations is…

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The Realities of Executive Protection & More. Interview with Guest Steve Albritton - Part 2 32:13

7+ y ago32:13

32:13

In a previous podcast episode we discussed executive protection recruitment and more with Steve Albritton, a respected security industry consultant based in Florida, USA. In this continuation of our discussion Steve shares how to build a security team from scratch, how to factor medical issues into a risk mitigation task, why staff sometimes need t…

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Executive Protection Recruitment & More with guest Steve Albritton - Part 1 36:24

7+ y ago36:24

36:24

The executive protection industry isn’t one that has a clear path for those looking to get into it. In fact most people find themselves in the field almost by accident, usually after a career in the military or police. In this episode we tap into the brain of one of the long-term players in the industry. Steve Albritton served in the military and s…

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Business & VIP Travel Security and Safety in The Philippines 15:25

7+ y ago15:25

15:25

The Philippines is becoming a more common destination for business travellers. As well as being home to the Asian Development Bank, the rising use of Filipino personnel for international call centres makes business travel to the area more frequent. We’ve also had the good fortune to work locally in The Philippines and internationally with a high-pr…

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Episode 4 - Business & VIP Travel Safety in China 35:12

7+ y ago35:12

35:12

While a lot of travel security and safety advice is generic in nature, different locations often have specific conditions that make them worthy of special mention. Our area of expertise is the Asia-Pacific region and we’ll be discussing several different countries in this area in the coming weeks. In this episode we look at China. Episode Highlight…

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Business Travelers’ Ground Travel and Post Travel Checklist 29:15

7+ y ago29:15

29:15

Show notes In our last post we ran through the essentials that business travelers should cover before setting out on a journey. I this post, we run through the safety and security essentials for during and after the journey. This is much shorter than the pre-travel section, which highlights how much value there is in being prepared. If you prepare …

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Business Travelers’ Essential Pre-Departure Travel and Security Checklist 27:50

7+ y ago27:50

27:50

Show notes For seasoned business travellers the notion of safety and security while travelling may seem like an unnecessary concern. Safety demonstrations by flight attendants are for the benefit of ‘others’ and, beyond that, all you need to worry about is keeping your belongings safe. Perhaps not. That may be the perception - indeed 99% of travels…

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Wheels Up 12:49

7+ y ago12:49

12:49

Show notes Welcome to the Wheels Up podcast, the resource to help business, executive and VIP travellers stay safe on the ground and in the air. Join travel security and executive protection expert Troy Claydon as he shares tips on how to give yourself or those in your care a safe journey no matter where your travels take you. Episode Highlights: W…

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