To wrap up Season One, we’re going out in style — and a bit of chaos. Recorded live at HR4K in Hereford, this episode features Welsh rugby legend Andy Powell in full flow: unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally honest.

From his days with Wales and the British & Irish Lions to that infamous golf buggy incident after the Calcutta Cup, Andy shares stories you won’t hear anywhere else — covering rugby culture, personal battles, leadership (and lack of it), and life after the game.

It’s raw, funny, and exactly the kind of conversation the SRMC Tribe was built for.

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In this powerful episode, we speak with Romano Betts; former soldier and now a Military Advisor for major film productions like Napoleon and Gladiator 2.Romano opens up about the reality behind the titles , the tough times, personal struggles, and moments that nearly broke him. From the intensity of military service to rebuilding after setbacks, this is a brutally honest look at what it means to keep going when everything around you says stop.Now working at the highest level in the film industry, Romano brings authenticity to the screen but the journey to get there has been anything but scripted.This episode is raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. A story of hard lessons, real growth, and the strength it takes to reinvent yourself when the odds are stacked against you.

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Next up on the SRMC Tribe Podcast, we are excited to welcome Emmy Award winner: Dr. Mark Grant From working-class beginnings to the battlefields of Afghanistan and the boardrooms of global media giants, Dr. Mark Grant’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this episode, we dive into his remarkable story — from his time in the Royal Marines to becoming Vice President of Global Safety, Risk & Resilience for the Associated Press. We explore how Mark carved out a career in one of the most unpredictable industries on the planet: journalism risk management. Expect raw insights on leadership, tough lessons from failure, behind-the-scenes stories of high-risk operations and his mission to make journalists safer worldwide.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/

In this episode, we’re joined by David Tait, Director of Security and a strategic force behind high-level security operations across the financial, technology, and data centre sectors. With a career built on sharp planning and decisive leadership, Dave brings deep insight into how today’s business risk landscape is evolving—and what organisations must do to stay ahead.

But it’s not all boardrooms and strategy. We also dive into Dave’s humble beginnings, his time in the military, and some hilarious (and slightly questionable) stories that reveal his uncanny knack for getting into places he absolutely shouldn’t have been.This one’s packed with sharp lessons, big laughs, and a powerful look at what it means to lead from the front in a world where security is more critical than ever.

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In this episode of the SRMC Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Phil Cope, a veteran NGO security specialist who has spent years navigating some of the most volatile and unpredictable environments on the planet.

From conflict zones in the Middle East to crisis-affected regions in Africa and beyond, Phil has worked at the sharp end of humanitarian operations—where planning meets chaos, and decisions can mean life or death. He shares hard-earned insights into what it takes to keep aid workers and missions safe, how security really works in field conditions, and why trust, adaptability, and cultural understanding matter as much as protocols.

We unpack the real-world challenges of operating in fragile states, the risks NGOs face today, and the mindset needed to manage security when resources are thin and the margin for error is even thinner.Whether you're in the sector or just curious about how humanitarian work gets done behind the scenes, this episode offers a grounded, no-fluff look into the world of NGO security.

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In this episode of the SRMC Tribe Podcast, we’re joined by Alice Henderson, High Risk Coordinator at Sky News.Alice gives us an inside look at the fast-paced world of frontline journalism—coordinating teams in some of the world’s most volatile environments. From managing complex risks to supporting crews on the ground, she shares what it really takes to operate behind the 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/

In this episode of the SRMC Tribe Podcast, we’re joined by Marcus Oldroyd—former police hostage negotiator and founder of The Bureau Consultancy.Marcus spent years operating in the most extreme environments, where every word could mean life or death. Now, he brings those hard-earned lessons to the world of corporate risk—helping organizations tackle their biggest challenge: how people behave when no one's watching.We dive into the real levers of culture and risk: empathy under pressure, trust without guarantees, and communication when it matters most.If you want to influence behaviour, lead through uncertainty, and build a culture that stands strong when the stakes are highest — this conversation will change the way you think about risk forever.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/

In this inspiring episode of The SRMC Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Garry Windle, founder of Exclusively Private, to discuss his journey from a long and distinguished military career to building a successful private security and household staffing company.

Garry shares how rugby played a pivotal role in his life, the lessons he carried from his military service into the business world, and how he turned humble beginnings into entrepreneurial success. Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the transition from service to civilian success.

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