Talks about Self-Defence, Personal Safety, Knife Defence and Crime.

Talks about Self-Defence, Personal Safety, Knife Defence and Crime.
Podcast Description
The Hardened Edge with Dean Ash is a podcast dedicated to self-defence, knife crime awareness, personal safety, and combat sports. Hosted by Dean Ash, an experienced instructor and bodyguard, this podcast provides practical tips, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help you stay safe, boost confidence, and develop vital self-defense skills. Learn from top guests in the field and gain the mental and physical tools needed to protect yourself in any situation. Tune in to stay informed and empowered.
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The podcast covers themes such as self-defense techniques, knife crime awareness, personal safety strategies, and combat sports insights, with episodes discussing topics like the psychological impact of violence and the realities of self-defense training.

The Hardened Edge with Dean Ash is a podcast dedicated to self-defence, knife crime awareness, personal safety, and combat sports. Hosted by Dean Ash, an experienced instructor and bodyguard, this podcast provides practical tips, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help you stay safe, boost confidence, and develop vital self-defense skills. Learn from top guests in the field and gain the mental and physical tools needed to protect yourself in any situation. Tune in to stay informed and empowered.
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with PEADOPHILE HUNTERChris Duff for a raw, unfiltered look into the world of online predators, child exploitation, and the fight to protect vulnerable children in the digital age.
Chris shares real experiences from the frontlines—decoy operations, sextortion cases, grooming investigations, and how he works to gather evidence that can lead to arrests and prosecutions. With increasing threats online, this episode dives deep into the challenges of internet safety, child protection, and navigating the legal grey areas between vigilante justice and official law enforcement.
🔍 In this episode, we cover:
The tactics predators use to groom and exploit children
How sextortion is evolving online—and what parents need to know
Undercover communication techniques and evidence gathering
Working with or independently from law enforcement
The psychological toll of this work and why it matters
Where rehabilitation fits into the conversation about justice and change
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, law enforcement professional, or simply someone who wants to be informed—this episode is a must-listen.

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