The Protector Series

Imagine leaving the casino after a night out, heading home, maybe tired, maybe counting your winnings, and having no idea that two armed men are watching your every move.That’s exactly what happened to a couple from Burlington County, New Jersey.They were tailed for nearly an hour — across bridges, highways, and into their quiet suburban neighborhood... before being ambushed at gunpoint in their own driveway.This wasn’t random.It was organized.It was a setup.And it could happen to anyone who isn’t paying attention.In this episode of The Protector Series, host Alex Klenofsky, veteran, former deputy, and CEO of Odin Defense Group, breaks down this real-life incident in terrifying detail. But this isn’t just a retelling. This is a training session. A mindset shift. A wake-up call.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:What to look for if you think you’re being followed, even by pros who hang back and blend inWhy Condition White could get you killed and how to operate in Condition YellowSurveillance detection routes used in executive protection and how civilians can adapt themWhat to do if you suspect a tail and why going home is the wrong moveHow criminals profile and select targets at casinos, malls, and upscale restaurantsTactical steps to protect yourself in transition zones like driveways, parking garages, and gas stationsHow to break patterns and routines so you’re unpredictable and harder to followWhy staying alert isn't paranoia but a survival strategyThis episode isn’t just about that couple in Jersey. It’s about you.Because predators look for soft targetsDistracted driversHeadphones inPhones outAutopilot onIf that sounds like your routine, you're already a markAlex walks listeners through what should have happened and what you can start doing today to harden your habits, your home, and your awarenessThis is real crime, real tactics, and real protectionThis podcast doesn’t just report crimesIt equips you to survive themEvery episode breaks down a real-world scenario and extracts the mindset, training, and tools that make the difference between being a victim or walking away aliveNo fluffNo fearmongeringJust facts, strategy, and the truth:No one is coming to save youIt’s on you to be readyWhether you're a civilian, a parent, a concealed carrier, or just someone who refuses to be a victim, this episode will sharpen your awareness and arm you with strategies that could save your lifeListen now and send this to someone you care aboutA loved oneA spouseA coworker who always leaves the casino late and aloneYou don’t rise to the occasionYou fall to the level of your trainingFollow The Protector Series on Spotify and Apple Podcasts@OdinDefenseGrp | www.odindefensegroup.comHosted by Alex KlenofskyVeteran-OwnedLaw Enforcement-Led**Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay**

Episode 4 – The Protector SeriesHosted by: Alex Klenofsky, Founder of Odin Defense GroupIn this gripping episode of The Protector Series, we break down one of the most chilling and overlooked acts of violence in recent memory — a mass stabbing inside a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, where 11 innocent people, including a child and a store employee, were attacked without warning.It happened fast.It happened quietly.It could have happened to anyone.But what makes this story unforgettable… is how it ended.Marine veteran Derrick Perry, shopping with his family, stepped forward with controlled, tactical precision. He didn’t panic. He didn’t fire his weapon. He issued clear verbal commands and held the attacker at gunpoint until police arrived. Zero shots fired. Mass violence stopped cold.In this episode, host Alex Klenofsky — a former law enforcement officer, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, and CEO of Odin Defense Group — breaks down the events step-by-step, using a tactical lens and real-world insight to extract lessons that could save lives.We explore:What exactly happened inside that WalmartHow the attacker concealed his intent and avoided detection for nearly 30 minutesThe brutal injuries inflicted on 11 people in a matter of secondsThe mindset, training, and discipline that allowed Derrick Perry to intervene effectively and safelyThe mistakes most civilians make when chaos breaks out — and how to avoid themWhy situational awareness is your first line of defenseHow to issue verbal commands that freeze attackers in their tracksWhy carrying a weapon isn’t enough — and how training makes all the differenceTips for protecting your family in everyday places like stores, parking lots, and public spacesThe realities of violence in 2025 — and what it means to be your own first responderWe also break down four tactical lessons every civilian should take away from this incident:Situational Awareness – How to spot subtle behavioral cues in public spaces.Movement to Contact – When and how to move toward danger, only if properly trained.Verbal Command & Control – Using your voice as a weapon to establish dominance and control.Trigger Discipline – Why restraint is a tactical advantage and how it prevented further bloodshed.This isn’t just another true crime podcast.This is real-world debriefing, tactical mindset training, and situational breakdown — all designed to arm you with the skills, awareness, and clarity to not just survive... but to protect.Whether you’re a concealed carry holder, a parent, a professional, or someone who just wants to be harder to kill — this episode will challenge how you think about safety in public places.Derrick Perry didn’t freeze.He didn’t flee.He stood firm — and saved lives.This episode honors his courage, but more importantly, it uses that moment to help you develop the readiness to act when seconds count.Because in today’s world, there’s no room for hesitation.You are the first responder.Subscribe to The Protector Series for weekly episodes that fuse real-life crime stories with hard-earned security insights, self-defense strategies, and practical steps to protect what matters most. From mass attacks to kidnapping escapes, home invasions to targeted scams — we break it all down and teach you how to fight back smart.🛡️ Visit OdinDefenseGroup.com for training, resources, and to join the movement.🎙️ Follow Alex Klenofsky and Odin Defense Group on social media for clips, live Q&A, and more. 📍 Based in Tampa, Florida – Protecting communities nationwide.Power. Precision. Protection.This is The Protector Series.Music credits:I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Protector Series: Power. Precision. Protection.Most people don’t think about safety—until it’s too late.The Protector Series is not just another true crime podcast. It’s a real-world threat assessment delivered straight from the front lines—where law enforcement, private security, and everyday citizens collide with violence, danger, and the predators who exploit them.Hosted by Alex Klenofsky, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, former deputy sheriff, and founder of Odin Defense Group, this show is built for civilians who want to be ready—not reactive. We don’t glorify violence. We dissect it. So you can protect what matters.Each episode takes you deep into:Real-life incidents—home invasions, abductions, scams, stalking, ambushes, workplace attacks, and mass violence eventsViral and headline-making cases, broken down through the lens of law enforcement and tactical responseEveryday safety tactics for civilians—moms, dads, realtors, church leaders, business owners, and college studentsActionable protection strategies that go far beyond locking your doorsThis is where true crime meets personal defense. Each week, we break down how violence actually happens—and how to stay a step ahead.⚠️ No one is coming to save you. That’s the truth we train for.Whether you’re showing a house as a real estate agent, walking alone in a parking garage, or trusting the wrong stranger at your front door—The Protector Series gives you the mindset and the tools to respond when danger becomes real.We cover the crimes that keep you up at night—and the tactical ways to stop them.If you're looking for fear porn or shock value, this isn’t your podcast.But if you want to hear how a woman survived a kidnapping by escaping barefoot from a van in Tampa… or how a fake buyer lured a realtor into an isolated home in Fort Myers… or how four students were murdered in their sleep in Idaho by someone who studied criminal behavior for a living—this is the show that gives you the full story and the lessons that could save your life.Host: Alex KlenofskyFounder of Odin Defense Group, Alex brings real experience from the U.S. Coast Guard, law enforcement, and private executive protection into every episode. He doesn’t just talk tactics—he lives them.His mission? To arm civilians with the same mindset elite protectors use every day.Popular Episodes:Episode 1: Kidnapped in Tampa – The Woman Who Escaped the VanEpisode 2: The Idaho Murders – How Bryan Kohberger Got Away With It... Until He Didn’tEpisode 3: Realtors Are Being Hunted – The Danger No One Talks AboutNew episodes drop weekly.Stream The Protector Series on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your tactical edge.Contact / Training / Media Inquiries:www.odindefensegroup.comInstagram: @odindefensegrpEmail: [email protected]

The Protector Series: Power. Precision. Protection.Hosted by Alex Klenofsky — veteran U.S. Coast Guardsman, former sheriff’s deputy, and founder of Odin Defense Group — The Protector Series is the podcast that arms everyday civilians with the mindset, tactics, and real-world knowledge to stay safe in a dangerous world.Every episode breaks down real events — home invasions, kidnappings, stalking cases, active shooter incidents, and more — using true crime storytelling and expert analysis to uncover what really happened… and how you can prevent it from happening to you.This isn’t a podcast for keyboard warriors or conspiracy theorists. It’s for protectors — moms, dads, business owners, realtors, teachers, college students, and church leaders — people who understand that law enforcement may not get there in time, and that personal safety is a personal responsibility.Each week, we dive into:True crime breakdowns with lessons for modern lifeSituational awareness tips for parking lots, travel, social media, and homeSelf-defense and de-escalation strategies for non-tactical civiliansTactical breakdowns from security professionals and former law enforcementInterviews with survivors and protection expertsViral incidents and crimes in the headlines, re-examined with a tactical lensYou’ll hear stories of people who froze. Who ran. Who fought back. Some survived. Some didn’t. The difference? Mindset. Preparation. And training.From the woman who escaped a months-long kidnapping in a Tampa parking lot…To the chilling night four college students were murdered in their sleep in Idaho…To the real estate agent lured into a vacant home by a fake buyer…We expose the vulnerabilities predators exploit — and teach you how to close those gaps in your life.Hosted from Tampa Bay and driven by real-world experience, The Protector Series delivers raw, practical insights with no fluff, no fear-mongering, and no sugar-coating.If you're looking for the same tired crime commentary, this isn't it.If you want to understand how violence works — and how to outsmart it — you’re in the right place.This is more than true crime.It’s survival training for the modern world.And it could save your life — or someone you love.New episodes every week.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.Learn more:www.odindefensegroup.comFollow us on Instagram: @odindefensegrpContact: [email protected]

What happens when no one comes to save you?In this powerful first episode of The Protector Series, host Alex Klenofsky, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, former deputy sheriff, and CEO of Odin Defense Group breaks down two real-life crimes that happened right here in Tampa, Florida. These aren’t just headlines. They’re urgent lessons about personal safety, mindset, and what it really means to become your own first responder.We open with the shocking story of a woman who was kidnapped and held captive for over two months, beaten with a bat, stabbed with a screwdriver, and tortured by her abuser, all while being transported around Tampa in plain sight. Her story didn’t end in tragedy... but only because she made one critical decision: to run.Then we dissect a brutal attack in Hyde Park, where a woman on her routine walk home from a sauna studio was followed, tackled, and assaulted by a predator who targeted her in broad daylight. She survived, but not without trauma that will last a lifetime.These two real cases from Tampa serve as a wake-up call for every listener.Alex explains the mindset difference between a victim and a protector, shares practical tips to spot danger before it strikes, and breaks down Condition Yellow, the foundation of situational awareness used by professionals around the world. He dives into the psychology of predators, common mistakes civilians make in public spaces, and the subtle signs that can keep you one step ahead of danger. In this episode, you'll learn:Why relying on 911 alone is not a survival planThe warning signs of predatory behavior most people missHow mindset and preparedness saved two lives in TampaWhat every parent, spouse, and citizen should teach their familyHow to upgrade your awareness starting todayThis isn’t fear-mongering — it’s fact. And facts save lives.If you live in Tampa or any urban environment, you cannot afford to ignore the reality we’re facing. The world has changed. Crime is rising. And the days of thinking “it won’t happen to me” are over.Alex also shares a free gift at the end of the episode — his downloadable checklist: “10 Everyday Situational Awareness Tips That Could Save Your Life.” Get it free at OdinDefenseGroup.com or by clicking the link in the show notes.