Original Recording Date: 2025JUN25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Dr. Rodney Schmaltz – Dr. Schmaltz is a public speaker, author, and Professor of Psychology at MacEwan University. His insights have been featured at TEDx, international psychology and business conferences, and in media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, CBC, and Global News. He is the co-author of Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, a bestselling introductory textbook that integrates scientific skepticism into real-world problem-solving, as well as a forthcoming book exploring common myths about productivity. The book will offer practical, research-backed strategies for improving how we work, focusing on what helps rather than what simply sounds appealing.
• The doctor’s work explained.
• Great at arguing our points, not good at hearing others.
• The hard task of critical thinking and negotiating positions.
• How ‘smart’ people fall for extreme or extraordinary ideas.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Dr. Schmaltz’s personal website: https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com/
2. Dr. Schmaltz's best-selling textbook ‘Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding’: https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/psychology-from-inquiry-to-understanding-canadian-edition/P200000002450/9780137375349
3. MacEwan Profile: https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/psychology/our-people/profile/?profileid=schmaltzr0

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dr. Schmaltz on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rodneyschmaltz
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.schmaltz.9/

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Bob Lewis – gave 30 years of service with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, in Naples, Florida (26 of which were spent within special operations). This included extensive experience in the areas of SWAT and Bomb Squad. Bob has done consultation work with the National Tactical Officer's Association where he helped develop and implement some foundational programs from, Active shooter response to SWAT / EOD integration.
• Sniper qualification and evolution.
• The development of Bomb Unit; not easy work; timing and recognizing opportunity.
• Leadership, justify your asks, straight talk.
• Future of special operations.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Organizations Bob wished to highlight:
   • AMP Research: www.ampresearch.com
   • National Tactical Officers Association: www.NTOA.org
   • Cherry Engineering: www.cherryengineeringinc.com
2. John's books!
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales:

       https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmdrspecops/
2. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Mubin Shaikh - a former under undercover human source for CSIS and agent with the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Mubin has infiltrated ISIS social media networks from 2012-2018. He is a SME who has spoken with both U.S. and Canadian governments. Mubin is a Counter Extremism Specialist for the renowned NGO, Parents for Peace and has been featured in his own exhibit in the New International Spy Museum.
• Understanding the thought processes of radicalized individuals.
• "Narrative warfare" and Western vulnerabilities.
• Radicalization & extremism: calling it out from within the community.
• Lessons for youth.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Parents For Peace - Mubin's profile: Mubin Shaikh - Parents For Peace
2. Spy Museum: International Spy Museum - Washington DC

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Mubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mubins/