The Quiet Professional

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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 security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. Find The Quiet Professional across all podcast platforms and on Instagram @TQP780 and X @TQP780.

  1. 3D AGO

    S4E50: 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. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- 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. ----more---- 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

    47 min
  2. S4E49: Service & Sacrifice – Dr. Michael Petrou – Historian, Veterans’ Experience, Canadian War Museum.

    6D AGO

    S4E49: 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. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- 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. ----more---- 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/

    45 min

  3. NOV 4

    S4E48: 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. Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️ ----more---- 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. ----more---- 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/

    41 min
  4. S4E47: Service & Sacrifice – Theresa ‘Tere’ Morse – Former U.S. Army Sergeant and Retired Naval Officer.

    NOV 3

    S4E47: Service & Sacrifice – Theresa ‘Tere’ Morse – Former U.S. Army Sergeant and Retired Naval Officer.

    Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- 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. ----more---- REFERENCES: Important Links: The Military Women’s Memorial: https://womensmemorial.org/ United States Army Women’s Museum: https://awm.army.mil/ The Women’s Army Corps Collection: The Women's Army Corps Collection Profiles and Social Media: 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

    1h 14m
  5. S4E46: Service & Sacrifice – Chris Linford – Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Canadian Armed Forces and Co-founder of the COPE Program.

    OCT 27

    S4E46: Service & Sacrifice – Chris Linford – Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Canadian Armed Forces and Co-founder of the COPE Program.

    Original Recording Date: 2025OCT20 Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host Ben Klick. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- 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. ----more---- REFERENCES: Important Links: Chris’ profile with Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/leadership/chris-linford/ COPE Program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/ Wounded Warriors donation program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/ Warrior Rising: A Soldier’s Journey to PTSD and Back by Chris Linford: https://a.co/d/dkizCkA Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure. Profiles and Social Media: Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-linford-ma-rp-qualifying-rcc-ccc-ct-cd-59700a45 Wounded Warriors Canada on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wounded.Warriors.Canada/ X: https://twitter.com/WoundWarriorCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woundedwarriorscanada/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WoundedWarriorsCan

    1h 51m
  6. S4E45: Service & Sacrifice – Kathy Fleser – Military Spouse and Registered Nurse.

    OCT 20

    S4E45: Service & Sacrifice – Kathy Fleser – Military Spouse and Registered Nurse.

    Original Recording Date: 2025AUG26.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- 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 in lead 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. ----more---- REFERENCES: Profiles: Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-fleser-763190109. 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

    1h 7m

  7. OCT 13

    S4E44: The Re-Establishment of Context in Policing Matters – Dr. Nicholas Carleton and Brian Sauve.

    Original Recording Date: 2025OCT06.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Dr. Nicholas Carleton – professor of clinical psychology at the University of Regina. Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation. A study on missing context and the harm it does (link below). Assumptions – opinions – bias. Comparators and peers. Impact – There is a lot of fallout from this one. The corrosive cycle of dramatic and uncontextualized reporting. Solutions: injecting context and reality back into the narrative. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: The study: A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services Dr. Nicholas Carleton at the University of Regina: Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D., R.D. Psych., FCAHS, FRSC | University of Regina NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Find Dr. Nicholas Carleton on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nick-carleton-a6169528 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

    46 min

  8. OCT 6

    S4E43: Returning Rationality to the Narrative: Geopolitics from Canada to the Middle-East - Dr. Christian Leuprecht.

    Original Recording Date: 2025SEP29.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Dr. Christian Leuprecht – Is a distinguished professor with the Department of Political Science and Economics at the Royal Military College. He is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) and the Centre for North American Prosperity and Security (CNAPS). Christian has testified as an expert witness before committees of Parliament and his publications have appeared in several languages and include 20 books and dozens of scholarly articles. You can find him as a regular commentator in domestic and international media. Canada on a global scale: a story of (in)significance and threats. Our involvement in the Middle-East. The danger of mixing foreign and domestic policies. More Canadian political games. Fighting transnational crime and terrorism. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Find most of Christian's work here, from books, to articles, and media appearances: https://www.queensu.ca/academia/leuprecht/  MacDonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) Profile: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/christian-leuprecht/  Profiles and Social Media: Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-leuprecht

    48 min
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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 security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. Find The Quiet Professional across all podcast platforms and on Instagram @TQP780 and X @TQP780.

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    Vigilant Media Inc.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    199
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