In this special episode of Beer:30, we look back at Season 2 and revisit some of the most impactful moments from nine exceptional guests — each bringing hard-earned experience from their respective fields.

From tracking poachers in the African bush at night, to deploying K9 units on real-world operations, to the realities of law enforcement training, close protection work, survival in extreme environments, and elite performance standards — this episode distills the key insights, lessons, and unexpected moments that defined the season.

In this episode of Beer:30, we sit down with Derek Nugent, former infantry NCO, Ironman athlete, and close-protection specialist. He talks about his time in the Irish Defence Forces, his move into private security, and how endurance training shapes his performance under pressure.

Derek shares insights from managing security at major sporting events, working residential protection roles, and applying military habits to civilian risk-management. He also highlights what new operators often overlook and why consistency, fitness, and communication matter most.

A straightforward conversation about experience, mindset, and the day-to-day realities of professional protective work.

In this episode of Beer:30, we sit down with survival instructor, author, and educator Kevin Estela about life in the wild, from the frozen Arctic to the humid jungle.

Drawing on his years teaching with Fieldcraft Survival and the Wilderness Learning Center, Kevin shares insights on how to adapt survival priorities to different environments, manage gear in extreme cold, and prepare for urban-to-rural bug-out scenarios.