Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 277
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.1/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 102 subscribers
Instagram: 138 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
plough@ploughshares.ca
cdsn.rcds@outlook.com
info@cdsn-rcds.com
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Host
Stephen Saideman - Political scientist and host of Battle Rhythm, focusing on defence, security, international affairs, and civil-military relations.
Anessa L. Kimball - Professor at Université Laval and co-host of Battle Rhythm, specializing in international security and defence affairs.
Artur Wilczynski - Retired Director General of Foreign Intelligence Operations for Canada and Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa.
Wendy Wong - Co-host of Battle Rhythm, a show focused on timely defence and security issues and expert perspectives.
Thomas Hughes - Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University and co-host of Battle Rhythm, covering defence and security policy.
Linna Tam-Seto - Co-host of Battle Rhythm, a show focused on defence, security, and expert analysis.
Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé - French-language co-host of Conseils de sécurité, covering defence and security issues.
Laurent Borzillo - French-language co-host of Conseils de sécurité, covering defence and security issues.
Meaghan M. Wilkin - Host of Resilience Plus, an evidence-based bilingual program associated with the Royal Military College of Canada and RMC Saint-Jean.
Lobna Cherif - Host of Resilience Plus, an evidence-based bilingual program associated with the Royal Military College of Canada and RMC Saint-Jean.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Amal Belhaj - Model NATO, NATO Structures, Diplomacy, And International Security Learning.
Adrien Risch - Model NATO, NATO Structures, Diplomacy, And International Security Learning.
Xavier Antonuk - Model NATO, NATO Structures, Diplomacy, And International Security Learning.
Emma Breton-Chénier - Model NATO, NATO Structures, Diplomacy, And International Security Learning.
Sanjida Amin - Foreign Support For Insurgencies, Insurgent-state Relations, Peace Negotiations, U.s.-canada Security Relations, UN Peacekeeping, And Multilateralism.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 4.25: Trust Building Measures with Dr. Vanessa Brown
October 07, 2026
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Dr. Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss the RAF Fairford incident that led to five UK nationals being arrested and later released; Canadian decisions on developing anti-drone capabilities; and a discussion of retired former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre as he has recently published his memoir, Into the Breach: A Soldier’s Journey By Wayne Eyre. Today’s Feature Interview is wi...
Episode 4.24: How We Strengthen World Order in an Age of Insecurity with Dr. Michael Manulak
September 23, 2026
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow at GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss aging punks and the meaning of EU associate membership for Canada, while Artur provides insights on the benefits of a closer Canada-Norway relationship. In today’s feature interview, Steve talks to his Colleague Michael Manulak who is writing a new book on the history of the League of N...
Episode 4.23: Planning for the Next Pandemic with CAF’s Surgeon General, MGen Scott Malcolm
September 09, 2026
Welcome to a new academic term and a new episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve Saideman and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) discuss updates on civil military relations from the American Political Sciences Association (APSA) Conference in Boston; why Canada is turning its back on our peacekeeping traditions; along with a lesson in leadership from Gen. Jennie Carignan...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with CDSN Podcast Network?
CDSN Podcast Network is hosted by Stephen Saideman and Anessa L. Kimball. Its publicly listed emails are plough@ploughshares.ca, cdsn.rcds@outlook.com, and info@cdsn-rcds.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for CDSN Podcast Network?
The publicly listed emails for CDSN Podcast Network: plough@ploughshares.ca, cdsn.rcds@outlook.com, and info@cdsn-rcds.com.
How many listeners does CDSN Podcast Network have?
Podseeker estimates CDSN Podcast Network reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for CDSN Podcast Network?
CDSN Podcast Network typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University professors, postdoctoral fellows, policy researchers, military and intelligence professionals, diplomats, security practitioners, and subject-matter experts with direct experience in defence or international affairs. Common among recent guests: Doctoral or postdoctoral research; University appointments or research fellowships; Specialized military, intelligence, or diplomatic experience. Recent guests include Amal Belhaj, Adrien Risch, and Xavier Antonuk.
How hard is it to get booked on CDSN Podcast Network?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does CDSN Podcast Network cover?
Recent episodes cover Defence, National Security, Military, Geopolitics, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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