Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 40
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
britainsworld@geostrategy.org.uk
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Host
Paul Mason - Podcast presenter and host focused on British defence and international security.
Viktorija Starych-Samuolien - Co-President of the Council on Geostrategy and a host focused on British defence, geopolitics, and international security.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
AVM Mark Ridgway - UK Defence Planning, Strategic Foresight, Force Design, Future Operating Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Technologies, And Resilient Military Systems
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins - Royal Navy Transformation, Maritime Security, Russian Submarine Threats, Black Sea Warfare, Allied Interoperability, Autonomous Systems, And Naval Leadership
Simon Bergman - Information Warfare, Influence Operations, Strategic Communications, Artificial Intelligence, And The Role Of Commercial And Creative Industries In National Security
Dr Rob Johnson - Information Warfare, Cognitive Warfare, Foreign Influence Operations, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Resilience, And Democratic Resilience
Véronique Bardelmann - Aerospace And Defence Industry Growth, The Farnborough International Airshow, Geopolitical Pressures, And UK Industry Relationships
Recent Topics
Episodes
UK Cadets: Building skills and national resilience
October 07, 2026
In this episode, marking the inaugural National Cadets Week, Brig. Anthony Lamb MBE DL, Head of Youth and Cadets at the Ministry of Defence, and Sqn. Ldr. Kath Lane, Deputy Wing Commander for the Cumbria and Lancashire Wing of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, explore the role of the cadet movement in reconnecting defence with society, supporting young people, and strengthening national resilience. In conversation with Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Co-President (Strategy) of the Council on Geos...
Inside UK Defence: Preparing for the Future
September 17, 2026
In this episode, AVM Mark Ridgway DBA, Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Futures and Force Design), explores how UK Defence approaches long term planning, from strategic foresight to force design and capability development.In conversation with Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Co-President of the Council on Geostrategy, AVM Ridgway draws on Global Strategic Trends out to 2055 and Future Operating Environments 2040 to explain how the Ministry of Defence prepares for a range of plausible scenar...
First Sea Lord: Driving the Naval Transformation
August 27, 2026
With steady-state peacetime patrols officially over and the countdown to full warfighting readiness by 2029 underway, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins – First Sea Lord, Chief of the Naval Staff, and the first Royal Marine in history to lead the Royal Navy – sits down for an exclusive, wide-ranging deep dive on Defence Talks.In conversation with Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė and Paul Mason, the head of the Royal Navy offers an unvarnished assessment of a volatile global landscape, exposing the escalati...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage?
Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage is hosted by Paul Mason and Viktorija Starych-Samuolien. Its publicly listed email is britainsworld@geostrategy.org.uk. 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 Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage?
The publicly listed email for Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage: britainsworld@geostrategy.org.uk.
How many listeners does Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage have?
Podseeker estimates Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage?
Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior military commanders, defence and aerospace executives, government and alliance policy leaders, established national-security researchers, and specialist defence journalists with direct institutional or operational expertise. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major defence, aerospace, naval, or security organisations; Senior military, government, or NATO appointments; Direct experience in defence strategy, force planning, military operations, or alliance policy. Recent guests include AVM Mark Ridgway, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, and Simon Bergman.
How hard is it to get booked on Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage?
Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
What topics does Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage cover?
Recent episodes cover Defence, Geopolitics, National Security, Military Technology, and Nato. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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