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.
Halliday’s Podcast
Powder Days to Painful Reality: Remembering Quentin Deranque After the Lyon March
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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 boots-on-the-ground work at the Winter Olympics in Italy - major event security amid the thrill of Team USA's historic hockey double, beating Canada in both men's and women's finals (men's in dramatic overtime). Epic highs for American fans, heartbreak for Canada, but that's the raw beauty of top-tier competition.
Then we turn to the weight that truly defines this episode: the death of Quentin Deranque, 23, who succumbed on February 14, 2026, to severe injuries from an assault in Lyon two days earlier. We attended the vigil and the powerful tribute march on February 21 - thousands in sorrow, portraits raised, banners for justice, the city tense yet united in grief. The ongoing investigation (arrests continuing, recent ones this week, pretrial steps) keeps the nation gripped.
J-Lo brings the unfiltered French view from the streets; Billy the security reality check. We speak openly and respectfully about the human toll - a family shattered, a young man's promising life cut short - and why confronting division with calm and empathy is essential now more than ever.
From winter joy to deep reflection: this is why we talk. Listen in.
