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The SRMC Tribe Podcast

The SRMC Tribe Podcast

By: Frontier Risks Group
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Insights, stories, and laughs from security risk professionals, former students, lecturers & experts. Welcome to the SRMC Tribe!Frontier Risks Group Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 24 | Tattooing, Entrepreneurship and the Edge of Endurance | Jason 'blur' Gardiner
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode, we’re joined by Jay Gardiner, former Royal Marine and owner of Blur Tattoo whose work is deeply rooted in military culture, identity, and personal storytelling. From the discipline and intensity of life in the Marines to the artistry of tattooing, Jay shares how his experiences shaped both his perspective and his craft.Alongside his tattoo career, Jay has also stepped into the world of tech with the launch of LAPP — a unique reading app that puts your child at the center of the story. By making children the main character, LAPP is transforming reading into a more immersive and personal experience, helping to inspire a love for books in a whole new way.This episode is all about identity, creativity, and evolution — from the battlefield to the studio, and now into the world of storytelling through technology.Keep up to date with The SRMC Tribe Podcast https://www.instagram.com/the_srmc_tribe_podcast/Keep up to date with Frontier Risks Group https://www.frontierrisks.com/

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Episode 23 | The Pressure of Split-Second Decisions in Armed Policing | Tony Long
    Mar 18 2026

    What does it really take to serve as a specialist firearms officer in one of the world’s busiest police forces?In this episode, we sit down with Tony Long, a former specialist firearms officer with the Metropolitan Police, to talk about the realities of armed policing in London. From the intense selection and training process to the pressure of making life-or-death decisions in seconds, Tony shares what life was really like behind the badge.We discuss the challenges of operating in high-risk situations, the mindset required to carry a firearm in the UK, and the moments that stay with officers long after the job is done. Tony also reflects on the public perception of armed police and the responsibility that comes with being trusted to protect the public in the most dangerous circumstances.This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at a role most people only ever see in headlines.Keep up to date with The SRMC Tribe Podcast https://www.instagram.com/the_srmc_tribe_podcast/Keep up to date with Frontier Risks Group https://www.frontierrisks.com/

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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • Episode 22 | Building A Brand That Stands out, Through Creativity | Ben Garwood
    Mar 4 2026

    Next up on the SRMC Tribe Podcast we have Ben Garwood of HR4K

    From 23 years in the military to creating a veteran owned community hub in Hereford, this is a conversation about identity after service, building a brand from the ground up, and bringing people together under a shared ethos. We

    Keep up to date with The SRMC Tribe Podcast https://www.instagram.com/the_srmc_tribe_podcast/

    Keep up to date with Frontier Risks Group https://www.frontierrisks.com/

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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