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.
Practical Defense 139 - Queues |
| Sunday, 15 August 2010 |
Duration: 00:07:20
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Queues - Queues outside of business are becoming more and more common. We take a quick look at the benefits and risks they pose. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Massad Ayoob in Los Angeles! |
Episode 138 - Strength Training |
| Monday, 9 August 2010 |
Duration: 00:22:06
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Strength Training - This week we look at some of the physiology behind strength training and how it applies to true self-defense. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Massad Ayoob in Los Angeles! |
Practical Defense 137 - Resumes |
| Sun, 1 Aug 2010 |
Duration: 00:4:37
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Direct Download: (3.6MB)
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Resumes - We review what to put on and what to leave off of your resume in terms of personal security against ID Theft. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Massad Ayoob in Los Angeles! |
Practical Defense 136 - The Fastest Draw |
| Sun, 25 July 2010 |
Duration: 00:4:37
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The Fastest Draw - The fastest draw is to have the defensive weapon already in your hand. To give yourself the best chance of actually using that defensive weapon you always carry with you, it should already be in your hand at the time the conflict starts. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Massad Ayoob in Los Angeles! |
Practical Defense 135 - Countering Foot Surveillance |
| Tues, 20 July 2010 |
Duration: 00:22:17
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Countering Foot Surveillance - This week we read an email from a listener who walks to work in the middle of the night. We then review techniques to use when you believe someone is following you on foot. We cover ways to reveal if someone is following you, methods to lose a follower and some methods to reduce your chances of being followed in the first place. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com AMOK - Edged Weapon & Empty Hand Training Massad Ayoob in Los Angeles! |
Practical Defense 134 - Screens Are Not Barriers |
| Fri, 16 July 2010 |
Duration: 00:03:59
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Screens Are Not Barriers - Screens will not prevent criminals from entering your home. Shut and lock your windows at night. If it is warm, run your air-conditioning. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 133 - Selling Online |
| Sun, 10 July 2010 |
Duration: 00:03:10
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Selling Online - A reminder of the dangers when selling items online. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 132 - Step Away From the Curb |
| Sun, 4 July 2010 |
Duration: 00:03:48
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Step Away From the Curb - A listener tip on why you should stay back from the street curb. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 131 - Interview with Bill Herndon |
| Sun, 27 June 2010 |
Duration: 00:50:44
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Interview with Bill Herndon - This week our guest, Bill Herndon, shares the mental transition he had to make coming from years of training in the dojo, where you do not want to hurt your partner, to dealing with violent and explosive criminal attacks as a police officer. He also gives us some pointers on how to train so that we, as civilians, can better deal with the shock of assaults. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Piranha Gear |
Practical Defense 130 - Vehicle Break-ins |
| Sun, 20 June 2010 |
Duration: 00:04:23
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Vehicle Break-ins - We analyze some statistics from my local PD on vehicle break-ins, how to protect yourself and revisit a tip on vehicle GPS systems. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 129 - Cane Defense |
| Mon, 14 June 2010 |
Duration: 00:22:54
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Cane Defense - This week we analyze the cane as a defensive tool. We look at it in terms of the able-bodied as well as the aged. I also review three cane training DVDs. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Combat Hapkido, The Cane Volume 1 & 2 by Grand Master John Pelligrini Basic Foundation of The Cane by Cane Masters Cane for Self-Defense by Master Gordon Oster |
Practical Defense 128 - Luggage Tags |
| Sun, 6 June 2010 |
Duration: 00:07:59
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Luggage Tags - We look at some risks involved in exposing personal information while traveling and some ways to minimize that risk. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 127 - Kiai |
| Sun, 30 May 2010 |
Duration: 00:17:24
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Kiai - More information than you ever wanted to know about the kiai! We cover how to breathe, the protective measures and the additional power the kiai can bring to your practice. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 126 - Hydration |
| Sun, 23 May 2010 |
Duration: 00:07:34
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Hydration - We talk about water intake, dehydration, exhaustion and sports drinks. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 125 - Mailbag |
| Sun, 16 May 2010 |
Duration: 00:33:50
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Mailbag - We are joined this week with contributions from Tony Brown and Eric Shelton. We also dip into the mailbag with some great tips from our amazing listeners! (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Firearms Cafe Handgun Podcast The ProArms Podcast Hojutsu-Ryu |
Practical Defense 124 - Spin the Wheel |
| Sun, 2 May 2010 |
Duration: 00:3:39
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Spin the Wheel - When you undock or take your laptop from your desk, always spin the lock dial to obscure the unlock combination. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com The Handgun Podcast with Eric Shelton |
Practical Defense 123 - Road Rage |
| Sun, 25 April 2010 |
Duration: 00:49:13
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Road Rage - Steve Pinder of the Martial Art Masters of Texas podcast recounts his recent experience with Road Rage. We also analyze some of the causes and Steve's reactions. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Martial Art Masters of Texas (MAMoT) |
Practical Defense 122 - Firearm Prohibitions |
| Sun, 18 April 2010 |
Duration: 00:5:50
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Firearm Prohibitions - We read an email from a listener who has questions about his ability to take firearms training. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
Practical Defense 121 - Keys and a Floor Plan |
| Sun, 11 April 2010 |
Duration: 00:7:01
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Keys and a Floor Plan - I address some errata from Episode 120 and we read a listener-provided tip on creating a packet of keys and information that can be thrown to police in the event of a prolonged home invasion. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com |
| Sun, 04 April 2010 |
Practical Defense 120 - Martial Arts versus Firearms |
Duration: 01:24:56
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Martial Arts versus Firearms - Paul Wilson of the Karate Cafe podcast joins us for a discussion of Martial Arts and firearms. We discuss how each can be applied to self-defense situations and how each of the communities sees the other. (c) 2010 Palladium Education, Inc. Links: 20% Discount on Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Practical Defense on Facebook Alex Haddox Personal Protection Training Gun Rights Radio Network (GRRN) Twitter http://www.palladium-education.com Interview with Dennis Tueller |
Podcast Technical Details
I use a Heil PR 40 dynamic microphone (and a Behringer C-1 when I am interviewing someone) connected to a XENYX 1622FX analog mixer with USB interface. The XENYX is in turn connected to my Apple MacPro. I use Soundtrack Pro 2 from Apple's Final Cut Studio software suite for all recording and editing. When on the road I use a Marantz PMD660 portable solid state recorder for interviewing. The theme music is called Zombie Chase by Kevin MacLeod and is used under a Creative Commons license. I publish the podcast at 80 kbps, 44.1 kHz, mono.











