The SRMC Tribe Podcast

The SRMC Tribe Podcast The SRMC Tribe Podcast is your go-to space for conversations that explore the fascinating world of security risk management.

We bring together former students, seasoned lecturers, and industry experts to share their journeys, insights, and lessons learned

🎙️ Coming This Wednesday on the SRMC Tribe Podcast: Romano Betts In this episode, we speak with Romano Betts experienced...
15/07/2025

🎙️ Coming This Wednesday on the SRMC Tribe Podcast: Romano Betts

In this episode, we speak with Romano Betts experienced security consultant and military advisor to major film productions, including Napoleon and the upcoming Gladiator 2.
Romano reflects on his career path from military service to operating in complex, high-risk environments, and how those experiences now inform his consultancy work across the private security and film industries.
It’s a conversation about rebuilding after setbacks, staying grounded in tough conditions, and applying operational discipline to very different worlds — from conflict zones to film sets.
A real look at the challenges of transition, the importance of credibility, and what it takes to earn trust in both sectors.
Live this Wednesday on all major podcast platforms.

The latest SRMC Tribe Podcast is now live on all major listening platforms.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark Gr...
02/07/2025

The latest SRMC Tribe Podcast is now live on all major listening platforms.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark Grant, Vice President of Global Safety, Risk & Resilience at the Associated Press.
Mark talks us through his journey from the military to global media, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to risk, leadership, and building safety frameworks in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
A focused discussion on risk management, decision-making under pressure, and leadership in complex settings.
Available now — listen wherever you get your podcasts.

New Episode Coming TomorrowWe sit down with Dr. Mark Grant, VP of Global Safety, Risk & Resilience at Associated Press, ...
01/07/2025

New Episode Coming Tomorrow
We sit down with Dr. Mark Grant, VP of Global Safety, Risk & Resilience at Associated Press, to talk risk, leadership, and his journey from the Royal Marines to the media industry.
Real-world lessons from high-risk environments — stay tuned.

Episode 011 of The SRMC Tribe Podcast is now live 🎙️In this episode, we’re joined by David Tait MBA, Director of Securit...
18/06/2025

Episode 011 of The SRMC Tribe Podcast is now live 🎙️

In this episode, we’re joined by David Tait MBA, Director of Security and a strategic force behind high-level security operations across the financial, technology, and data centre sectors. With a career built on sharp planning and decisive leadership, Dave brings deep insight into how today’s business risk landscape is evolving—and what organisations must do to stay ahead.

But it’s not all boardrooms and strategy. We also dive into Dave’s humble beginnings, his time in the military, and some hilarious (and slightly questionable) stories that reveal his uncanny knack for getting into places he absolutely shouldn’t have been.

This one’s packed with sharp lessons, big laughs, and a powerful look at what it means to lead from the front in a world where security is more critical than ever.
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Dropping Tomorrow: Episode 11 of The SRMC Tribe PodcastWe sit down with David Tait — security director, military veteran...
17/06/2025

Dropping Tomorrow: Episode 11 of The SRMC Tribe Podcast
We sit down with David Tait — security director, military veteran, and storyteller with a knack for finding his way into highly restricted places.
From navigating corporate risk to military mischief, this episode is packed with sharp insights and humorous anecdotes,
Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss this one.

Some great feedback already from this conversation with .technically.a.journalist . You can listen to this one now on al...
22/05/2025

Some great feedback already from this conversation with .technically.a.journalist . You can listen to this one now on all podcast channels

Coming Up this week on The SRMC Tribe Podcast…We sit down with Alice Henderson, High Risk Coordinator at Sky News, to ex...
19/05/2025

Coming Up this week on The SRMC Tribe Podcast…
We sit down with Alice Henderson, High Risk Coordinator at Sky News, to explore the demanding world of high-risk journalism.
From conflict zones to breaking news in unstable regions, Alice shares the behind-the-scenes challenges of keeping journalists safe while delivering stories that shape global understanding. It’s a fast-paced, high-pressure role where every decision can carry serious consequences.
An honest, insightful look into one of the most critical—and often unseen—roles in modern media.
Episode drops Wednesday 21st May

In Episode 08 of the SRMC Tribe Podcast, live on Wednesday 7th May, we’re joined by Marcus Oldroyd, founder of The Burea...
30/04/2025

In Episode 08 of the SRMC Tribe Podcast, live on Wednesday 7th May, we’re joined by Marcus Oldroyd, founder of The Bureau Consultancy and formerly a police hostage negotiator.
Marcus spent years operating in high-stakes, high-pressure environments where every word counted. That experience now shapes how he helps organisations tackle something equally complex: culture and behaviour in risk.
This episode unpacks how the principles of negotiation—empathy, trust, and communication under pressure—translate into the corporate world. We talk about the limits of policy and process, and why the biggest risks often come down to how people behave when no one’s watching.
If you’re trying to influence behaviour, lead through uncertainty, or just get people to care about risk for the right reasons, Marcus brings insights that cut through the noise.

SRMC Tribe Podcast — Episode 08: High Stakes Conversations: What Business Can Learn from Hostage Negotiation with Marcus...
30/04/2025

SRMC Tribe Podcast — Episode 08: High Stakes Conversations: What Business Can Learn from Hostage Negotiation with Marcus Oldroyd
In this episode, we’re joined by Marcus Oldroyd—former police hostage negotiator, founder of The Bureau Consultancy, and good friend of the Frontier team.
Marcus shares what it’s like to lead conversations where lives are on the line—and how those same principles now guide his work helping organisations tackle risk, behaviour, and culture. It’s about trust under pressure, not ticking boxes.

New Episode Drops Tomorrow! 🎙️From Twin Town roots to elite private security, Gary Windle shares his journey from the mi...
22/04/2025

New Episode Drops Tomorrow! 🎙️
From Twin Town roots to elite private security, Gary Windle shares his journey from the military to founding Exclusively Private. Rugby, resilience, and real talk on building success after service—don’t miss this one! 💥

Life of a Legionnaire, Inside the French Foreign Legion. In this fascinating episode of The SRMC Tribe Podcast, we sit d...
08/04/2025

Life of a Legionnaire, Inside the French Foreign Legion. In this fascinating episode of The SRMC Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Chris Watson, Frontiers Lead Consultant, to explore his journey into risk management and his extraordinary career in the French Foreign Legion. Chris shares rare insights into the Legion—a regiment with a long and storied history that remains shrouded in mystery to many. From the rigorous selection process to life within one of the world’s most elite military units, he offers a firsthand perspective few have heard. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on resilience, discipline, and transitioning from the Legion into the world of security risk management. You can listen from Wednesday 09th April.

Coming up on The SRMC Tribe Podcast – an episode you won’t want to miss.We’re joined by Chris Watson, Frontiers’ Global ...
02/04/2025

Coming up on The SRMC Tribe Podcast – an episode you won’t want to miss.
We’re joined by Chris Watson, Frontiers’ Global Security Advisor and Lead Consultant, for a deep dive into his remarkable path from the French Foreign Legion to global risk management.
Chris lifts the lid on the Legion’s intense selection, life inside the ranks, and what it takes to transition into the world of security consulting. Rare insights. Real stories.
Stay tuned – this one’s going to be powerful.

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