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Outside the Secret Service Podcast

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United States Secret Service
Secret Service
Threat Assessment
New York City
Asset Forfeiture
Presidential Campaigns
United Nations General Assembly
Washington Hilton
Poligraph Examination
Counterfeiting
Leadership and Communication
White House
Secure Environment Consultants
Drones
West Wing (TV Show)
Columbia, South Carolina
White House Correspondents' Dinner
Media
Risk Management
Books and Publishing Industry

Outside the Secret Service Podcast - a podcast where the former, the fired, and the retired come to share their experiences inside one of America’s most storied law enforcement agencies.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes34Foundeda year ago
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GovernmentTrue Crime

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Latest Episodes

Retired Special Agent Brad Beeler (1999–2024) discusses his new book Tell Me Everything, recounting 25 years in the US Secret Service, including many as a polygrapher. Join us as Brad shares vivid and insightful stories - from high‑profile counterfei... more

On April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) at the Washington Hilton, an armed man charged past a magnetometer checkpoint, shot a uniformed Secret Service Officer and was subsequently apprehended as he attempted to make hi... more

Former Special Agent Jason Russell recounts his unconventional path to the Secret Service beginning with a remarkably unremarkable high school tenure. When he took his first criminal justice course in college, his life's purpose came into focus. Pass... more

Today we site down with Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Mark Youngblood, to re-trace his 23-year Secret Service Career.

Mark is a natural storyteller and this episode features vivid anecdotes - from getaway trips during training, Rwandan ... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Beeler
Retired Secret Service agent and polygrapher, author of Tell Me Everything
United States Secret Service
Episode: 033 - Retired Special Agent Brad Beeler
Tom Landry
Retired special agent in charge
Secret Service
Episode: 032 - White House Correspondence Dinner - Debrief
Todd Jenkins
Retired deputy special agent in charge
Secret Service
Episode: 032 - White House Correspondence Dinner - Debrief
Jon Wackrow
Former special agent and CNN law enforcement analyst
CNN
Episode: 032 - White House Correspondence Dinner - Debrief
Jason Russell
Former Special Agent, United States Secret Service; Founder and President of Secure Environment Consultants (SEC)
Secure Environment Consultants (SEC)
Episode: 031 - Former Special Agent Jason Russell
Mark Youngblood
Retired assistant special agent in charge, former Secret Service agent
United States Secret Service / American Global Strategies
Episode: 030 - Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge Mark Youngblood
Tate Jarrow
Former special agent, United States Secret Service
United States Secret Service
Episode: 029 - Former Special Agent Tate Jarrow
Barry Spodak
Clinical specialist, senior consultant, and trainer in threat assessment and management, protective intelligence, hostage negotiation, and campus-violence prevention
Private practice / consulting for law enforcement and government agencies
Episode: 028 - Barry Spodak and the birth of Behavior Threat Assessment Training
Brian Lewis
Former Special Agent, United States Secret Service; Navy veteran
United States Secret Service
Episode: 027 - Former Special Agent Brian Lewis

Host

Jim Holcomb
Host of Outside the Secret Service Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Outstanding interview

    Great job on the first interview! Todd Jenkins is a great man and was an amazing Agent and Leader. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amiadler
    Germany9 months ago
  • Great inside stories

    Enjoy hearing the stories of these agents. The host does an excellent job in his questions and furtherance of the material and stories being presented. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @2Schlossler2
    United States9 months ago
  • Get real

    Have you lost your mind. This is a joke and a 🤡 show…..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Elotro H.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Loved the first episode, very interesting to hear about the Secret Service and learn about the different facets about service and the mission.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenks916
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Thoroughly enjoyed the first episode. Great storytelling. Can’t wait to hear the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drcodina
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some critical feedback notes inconsistency in episode quality.
Early episodes are highlighted for deep-dive operational details and authentic perspectives.
Listeners praise strong host interview skills and engaging storytelling.
Guests are described as insightful, with actionable lessons for security leadership.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#100
United States/Government
Apple Podcasts
#190
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#55
Switzerland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#140
Philippines/Government

Talking Points

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033 - Retired Special Agent Brad Beeler
Q: What is the most common mistake people make when trying to get more information from others?
People often talk too much and overestimate their own elicitation skills; instead, they should listen more, prepare questions, and use rapport-building to guide conversations rather than pressure them.
028 - Barry Spodak and the birth of Behavior Threat Assessment Training
Q: Can you give us maybe a high-level overview of like what those markers are?
Barry explains that markers include studying a would-be offender's preparation behaviors, such as buying a new weapon (often Glock 19s in early cases), and deeper indicators like profound depression with loss of hope, which signals intent and a potential exit points in the path to violence; these markers help differentiate those who pose a real risk from those who merely express disturbing ideas.
019 - Retired Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Frank Kelley
Q: How did your career transition after leaving the Secret Service, and what lessons did you take into the next chapter?
The guest discusses moving into leadership as an Inspector General in South Carolina, leveraging years of protective and enforcement experience to reform a state agency, and emphasizes the importance of relationships, adaptability, and continuous learning in transitional periods.
019 - Retired Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Frank Kelley
Q: What were some of the most intense moments on the road or in the White House, and how did you handle them?
Several high-tension moments are recounted, including tense presidential travel with the First Lady detail, the Beijing advance with complex logistics, and the general pressure of maintaining calm, decisive action under scrutiny, underlining preparedness, teamwork, and staying grounded.
019 - Retired Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Frank Kelley
Q: What first drew you to a career in protective service and what kept you inspired over 23 years?
Frank Kelley describes a childhood moment watching a Secret Service agent and the Reagan era crisis as a pivotal spark, followed by mentors in youth groups and eventually a determined move into federal law enforcement, driven by a passion for service, mentorship, and meaningful challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outside the Secret Service Podcast

What is Outside the Secret Service Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on real-world protection work, leadership, and the human side of elite security. Episodes blend career journeys of former Secret Service personnel with practical lessons on risk assessment, protective operations, and incident storytelling, often linking experiences to leadership, teamwork, and public-facing accountability. A standout element is the depth of operational detail and the way guests translate federal protection experience into lessons for private security, governance, and organizational resilience. Listeners likely gain actionable insights for security program design, executive protection, and crisis communications, plus personal anecdotes that illuminate the demands and ethics of life in federal p... more

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1. Brad Beeler
2. Tom Landry
3. Todd Jenkins
4. Jon Wackrow
5. Jason Russell
6. Mark Youngblood
7. Tate Jarrow
8. Barry Spodak

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