Halliday’s Podcast
Launched in November 2025, from the IWH Media Group's studios in Lyon, France, 'Halliday's Podcast' invites you to dive into the world of current affairs with Ross Halliday, an ex-INTERPOL and UN officer.
Each episode, Ross, with his seasoned perspective from the front lines of international intrigue, peels back the curtain on stories that shape our world.
From the intricacies of global security to the art of diplomatic communication, expect to unlock secrets with a twist of humor, a dash of investigative journalism, and a sprinkle of filmic storytelling magic.
Whether it's decoding the latest international incident or exploring how media narratives are crafted, 'Halliday's Podcast' promises to be your weekly dose of enlightenment with a side of entertainment. So plug in, and let's unravel the world together, one tale at a time.
Episodes
22 episodes
Easter 2026 Special: Billy Hart Returns from his #GoRuck in Ireland – Six Nations Final, Iran War Update & FIFA 2026 Security Threats
Join host Ross Halliday and the unstoppable home team regular, Billy Hart, for a blockbuster Easter Special on Halliday's Podcast Episode 22!Billy Hart – former military and law enforcement powerhouse – is back after an epic rucki...
Powder Days to Painful Reality: Remembering Quentin Deranque After the Lyon March
We kick off with the good vibes: back from half-term in France's record-breaking snow - the Alps turned whiteout paradise, bluebird days, family ski sessions, bad slope decisions, and zero regrets for Nic and J-Lo. Billy skips the pistes for bo...
France Fractured: the Brutal Killing of Student Quentin Deranque - We Cannot Be Divided
Recorded live on Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 – Pancake Day vibes aside, this episode hits hard. Ross Halliday dives into the stories shaping France and Europe right now: French kids enjoying winter half-term slopes, the Muni...
HALLIDAY’S HOMETEAM #2 with Hart, Lafayedneey and Elkoun - No Fear: The Soul of Lyon, the Auld Alliance & Honouring Those Who Serve
Halliday’s Hometeam – proudly sponsored by Lyon Rucking Club – is a salute to courage in all its forms.Halliday’s Hometeam deliver an episode that embodies the podcast’s core creed: No Fear.
Beyond the Rupture: What the Epstein Files Force Us to Confront
We open Episode 19 of Halliday's Podcast with a raw admission: this was the hardest episode Halliday's Podcast has ever attempted. Horrific details. Long, heavy silences. Moments where words simply failed. Joining Ross in the studio...
The Flying Scotsman Series - AI Fitness: Tech Titan Angus Edwardson's Epic Battle with the Scottish Highlands' Strathpuffer Beast #18
Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of Scotsman Angus Edwardson, where silicon valley smarts collide with savage endurance.As a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and hardcore athlete, Angus engineered his own cutting-edge "AI Coach" to co...
From Louvre Masterpieces to Mainstream Mayhem – Billy Hart & Jean-Louis Lafayeedney Join Ross Halliday for Episode 16
In this can't-miss recap episode, Ross Halliday sits down with returning guests Billy Hart (fresh off his USA homecoming vibes) and Jean-Louis Lafayeedney for an unfiltered deep dive into last week's Louvre series highlights, plus...
Daylight Robbery at the Louvre: INTERPOL Insider Reveals the Security Fail That Cost France Its Crown Jewels
On October 19, 2025, in broad daylight, thieves disguised as construction workers pulled off one of the most audacious heists in modern history: they used a stolen truck-mounted lift to slide into the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon, shattered displ...
HALLIDAY'S HOME TEAM #3: The Meltdown over Franck Ferrand, Lyon's Fête des Lumières 2026 & National Service makes a comeback!
The boys are BACK and this time we’ve accidentally broken French social media. In this one: We finally address the now-infamous Franck Ferrand clip that went "VIRAL"Live from Lyon ahead of the 2025 Fête des Lumières – 2 mil...
Ex-INTERPOL Counter-Terror Chief Reveals How AI Scams Are Outrunning Global Police
He hunted terrorists across four continents, ran INTERPOL’s Asia-Pacific Counter-Terrorism Fusion Task Force, and now leads Protective Intelligence Network.Today, Angelo Bani – Italian National Police veteran, Harvard security fellow, a...
From Shadows to Spotlight: Parenting and Albinism, Sunscreen Triumphs and Fearless Global Advocacy with Antoine Gliksohn, Executive Director of the Global Albinism Alliance
Join Scottish host Ross Halliday – a dedicated father raising his child with albinism – as he welcomes Antoine Gliksohn, the visionary Executive Director of the Global Albinism Alliance. This episode blends Ross’s heartfelt parenting journey, m...
Easter 2025 Special - Global Politics, Croissant Prices in France, and Trans-Lunacy in the UK with Nic Elkoun & Jean-Louis Lafayeedney
Our Easter 2025 special!!Episode 10 brings together Nic Elkoun, dazzling in a Céline T-shirt, and Jean-Louis Lafayeedney for a no-holds-barred discussion. From the soaring price of croissants in France to the bold vision of Making the We...
Transatlantic Tales, Wine, Weed, War, and a New World Record with Jean-Louis Lafayedneey
Dive into Episode 09 of Halliday’s Podcast (March 27, 2025) as Ross reunites with Nick and Jean-Louis in the Mont D'Or for an unmissable transatlantic showdown! Explore life in France, Europe, UK, and USA—think wine hacks with Nick’s Cora...
Breaking Down Peace, Power & Six Nations Rugby
Ross Halliday, Billy Hart, and Jean-Louis Lafayeedney hit the ground running in Episode 8, tearing into the day’s biggest calls. Top of the list: Trump’s dragging the Americans and Russians to the table, pushing peace in Europe as the boys unpa...
Six Nations Rugby & Trump's Two-Sex Policy: Sports, Science, and Society
Join Ross in Episode 7 of Halliday's Podcast as he welcomes back Frenchmen Jean-Louis Lafayedney and Nicolas Elkoun t...
Trump 2.0, Pardons Galore, & CIA Secrets - Hart & Elkoun Unpack the New World Order
Join Halliday, alongside American Billy Hart and Frenchman Nicolas Elkoun, for a rollercoaster episode as they dive deep into Trump's second inauguration, the controversial 8,000 pardons by Biden, and the murky waters of CIA's past. They'll deb...
Swearing In, Stepping Up, and Looking Back: Trump, Normandy, and Biden's Legacy: A Week in Review with Billy Hart
Join us on Halliday's Podcast Episode 06, "Swearing In, Stepping Up, and Looking Back: Trump, Normandy, and Biden's Legacy," where we dive into the monumental changes and continuities shaping our times. We'll kick off with an analysis of Do...
HALLIDAY's HOMETEAM #1 with Hart, Lafayeedney, and Elkoun - Insights for 2025 and the state of The West
Join Halliday in this insightful and dynamic episode of the Roundtable, featuring the sharp minds of Billy Hart, Jean-Louis Lafayeedney, and Nicola Elkoun. Dive deep into the latest global happenings with our panel as they tackle:
Corvette Courage: Navigating Life with Faith, Family and Multiple sclerosis with Nicolas Elkoun
Poker legend Doyle Brunson once said, "The key to no limit is to put a man to a decision for all his chips." Episode 3 of 'Halliday's Podcast' dives into the life of Parisian Nicolas Elkoun, where resilience meets raw power. Nicolas...
From the NYC Beat to Trails In France: An American Rucker in Lyon with Billy Hart
Step into a unique blend of law enforcement insights, cultural comparisons, and the gritty fitness trend of rucking with Billy Hart, former NYPD Police Lieutenant (Retired) and the founder of Lyon Rucking Club.In this episode, we'll hike...
The Flying Scotsman Series: The Jean-Louis Lafayeedney Story & The Future of Sports Tech
Welcome to the inaugural episode where Halliday sits down with Jean-Louis Lafayeedney, the inventive force behind ATLAS Live Tracking. With his unique French-Scottish background, Jean-Louis has journeyed from the finance world in Hong Kong to b...