Practical Defense podcast
A practical approach to staying safe in our increasingly dangerous urban environments. Learn simple strategies and everyday habits from Alex Haddox that will help protect you and your loved ones from harm. Hear interviews with experts on the criminal mind and listen to stories directly from real victims. When you understand what a criminal looks for in a target, you can avoid taking on those characteristics and thus escape selection.
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| Mon, 19 Jan 2009 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 40 |
Duration: 00:16:14
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Go Bags - Go Bags are not a new or revolutionary concept. Anyone who has had to be ready to move on seconds notice has prepared his or her gear beforehand. That is essentially all this is. What do you need to get you through an immediate, critical situation that may only last seconds or minutes? © 2009 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: Glow Sticks N95 Respirator Masks Chemical/Biological/Radiological (CBR) Masks Rescue Tools Utility Tool |
| Sun, 11 Jan 2009 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 39 (QT) |
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Duration: 00:05:00
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Direct Download: (2.9MB)
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Quick Tip of the Week - Work Uniforms © 2009 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Mon, 5 Jan 2009 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 38 |
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Duration: 00:18:28
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Direct Download: (10.6MB)
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Child Safety, Ages 5 & 6 - Tips and lessons for your children to help keep them safer. Topics include controversy over "Don't talk to Strangers" and "Stranger Danger," being selective with whom you invite into your home, inappropriate touching, setting physical boundaries, what to memorize, getting into cars with other people, passwords and weapon safety. The focus of this episode is on children 5 and 6 years old. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program |
| Mon, 29 Dec 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 37 (QT) |
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Duration: 00:04:36
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Quick Tip of the Week - National Child Identification Program © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Mon, 22 Dec 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 36 |
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Duration: 00:09:12
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Direct Download: (4.8MB)
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Holiday Shopping Safety - In this episode we cover tips to make your holiday shopping experience just a little more safe. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Mon, 15 Dec 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 19 |
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Duration: 00:03:38
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Direct Download: (2.2MB)
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Quick Tip of the Week - Packing for the Holidays © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Sun, 7 Dec 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 35 |
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Duration: 00:20:38
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Direct Download: (11.9MB)
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Identity Theft - According to the US Federal Trade Commission, approximately 9 million people a year in the US have their identities stolen. This is serious business that can harm you in many ways. In this episode, we'll go over just what Identity Theft is, how criminals do it and steps you can take to protect yourself. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Mon, 24 Nov 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 18 |
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Duration: 00:07:01
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Direct Download: (4.1MB)
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Quick Tip of the Week - Training vs. Alcohol © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Mon, 17 Nov 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 34 |
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Duration: 00:08:53
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NOAA Radio Alerts - The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards is an all-hazards radio network, making it the most comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public. There are many receiver options, ranging from handheld portable units which just pick up Weather Radio broadcasts, to desktop and console models which receive Weather Radio as well as other broadcasts. "Public Alert" certified radio receivers will automatically wake up and turn on your radio so that you can hear the broadcast. Get critical weather and hazard alerts even when you are sleeping! © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) All Hazards NOAA XML Feeds and Web Displays of Watches, Warnings, and Advisories |
| Mon, 10 Nov 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 17 |
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Duration: 00:04:32
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Direct Download: (2.7MB)
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Quick Tip of the Week - Aiming Handguns © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: |
| Mon, 3 Nov 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 33 |
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Duration: 00:44:01
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Direct Download: (25.3MB)
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Earthquake Preparedness - An interview with Renee Higley, an earthquake preparedness instructor for the American Red Cross. Renee joins us over Skype to discuss topics ranging from how to organize your home, how to prepare for an earthquake, what to do and what not to do during the event and what the environment might be after the event. We also introduce our partner, Kristen Brooke Beck of Kristen's Guide. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links: American Red Cross The Great Southern California ShakeOut Brigade Quartermasters, Ltd. |
| Sun, 26 Oct 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 16 |
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Duration: 00:03:23
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Quick Tip of the Week - Neighborhood Dogs © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links TaeKwonDo Times Magazine Store |
| Mon, 20 Oct 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 32 |
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Duration: 00:21:25
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Direct Download: (12.3MB)
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Handguns - A pragmatic look at handguns for self-defense. Topics include the differences between revolvers and pistols, how to read a box of ammunition, caliber comparisons, the different types of ammunition, selecting brands, recommended bullets and of course, safety first. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
| Mon, 13 Oct 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 15 |
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Duration: 00:03:23
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Quick Tip of the Week - Movie Theaters © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
| Sun, 5 Oct 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 31 |
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Duration: 00:39:46
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Direct Download: (22.7MB)
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Hurricane Preparedness with Bonnie Gage, Part 2. - A lifetime Texas Gulf Coast resident, Bonnie put together an outstanding hurricane preparedness program for her family and friends and was kind enough to share it with the rest of us. Her program was so comprehensive that we had to break the show into two segments. In Part 2 we cover strategies for handling children, common mistakes and misconceptions and odds and ends. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links wikiHow - How to pack an emergency kit for your home Bordon FAQ's for shelf-stable milk Weather.com - Protect Your Home from Hurricane Damage |
| Sun, 28 Sep 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 14 |
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Duration: 00:03:32
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Quick Tip of the Week - Train sitting © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
| Sun, 21 Sep 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 30 |
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Duration: 00:44:15
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Direct Download: (25.4MB)
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Hurricane Preparedness with Bonnie Gage, Part 1. - A lifetime Texas Gulf Coast resident, Bonnie put together an outstanding hurricane preparedness program for her family and friends and was kind enough to share it with the rest of us. Her program was so comprehensive that we had to break the show into two segments. In Part 1 we cover the basics of your family survival kit. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. Links wikiHow - How to pack an emergency kit for your home Bordon FAQ's for shelf-stable milk Weather.com - Protect Your Home from Hurricane Damage |
| Sun, 14 Sep 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 13 |
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Duration: 00:05:07
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Quick Tip of the Week - Chemical Light Sticks © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
| Mon, 8 Sep 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Episode 29 |
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Duration: 00:11:27
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Direct Download: (6.6MB)
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Blending Your Training - A short but detailed-packed episode on how to incorporate Reality-Based mentality and techniques into your traditional martial arts classes. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
| Sun, 31 Aug 2008 |
| Practical Defense - Quick Tip 12 |
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Duration: 00:05:37
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Direct Download: (3.9MB)
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Quick Tip of the Week - Securing your wireless connection. © 2008 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
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