Protection Case Files: A Bodyguard Careers Podcast

Hucky Austin
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Protection Case Files examines real assassination attempts, security failures, and successful protective responses to uncover practical lessons for aspiring and working executive protection professionals. Created by Hucky Austin, former bodyguard for Prince and founder of Bodyguard Careers, each episode combines compelling storytelling with analysis of the warning signs, decisions, and preparation that shape protective outcomes. bodyguardinsider.substack.com

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  1. 08/28/2025

    Everyday Protector Trailer

    In a world where danger can appear without warning, protection is often the only line between survival and tragedy. But what happens when protection fails? Everyday Protector takes you inside that question. Created by Hucky Austin — a former bodyguard for music legend Prince — this podcast blends true crime storytelling with real-world security insight. Each episode dissects famous assassinations and protection breakdowns — from the murder of Malcolm X to the recent assassination of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group. What went wrong? What should have been done? And most importantly, what lessons can protect us today? But this isn’t just for security professionals. Everyday Protector delivers practical safety tips anyone can use — at home, in public, or on the move — to stay secure in an increasingly unpredictable world. If you’re a true crime fan, if you’re curious about the untold side of history, or if you simply want to sharpen your awareness — subscribe now. Everyday Protector: where every story is a lesson in survival. Get full access to The Bodyguard Insider at bodyguardinsider.substack.com/subscribe

  2. 02/24/2024

    Protective Intelligence Lessons from a Failed Assassination in Mexico

    In this podcast, Scott Stewart, TorchStone VP, examines the failed assassination attempt on Mexico City's Secretary of Public Security, Omar García Harfuch. On June 26, 2020 a heavily armed team of 28 gunmen, allegedly from the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), ambushed García Harfuch's vehicle in a prestigious neighborhood in Mexico City. Despite the well-planned attack, García Harfuch survived with only three wounds, while two security officers and an innocent bystander were killed. Stewart analyzes the details of the attack, the response of García Harfuch's security team, and the mistakes made by the attackers. He discusses the importance of protective intelligence and the steps security details can take to prevent such attacks from happening to their protectees. Listen to this episode to learn more about the valuable lessons that can be drawn from this high-profile assassination attempt and how protective intelligence can be applied to ensure the safety of individuals in high-threat environments worldwide. Get full access to The Bodyguard Insider at bodyguardinsider.substack.com/subscribe

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Protection Case Files examines real assassination attempts, security failures, and successful protective responses to uncover practical lessons for aspiring and working executive protection professionals. Created by Hucky Austin, former bodyguard for Prince and founder of Bodyguard Careers, each episode combines compelling storytelling with analysis of the warning signs, decisions, and preparation that shape protective outcomes. bodyguardinsider.substack.com

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