Behind The Shield
Episodes
Aaron Heller - Episode 430
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Heller is a veteran firefighter, chief officer and founder of On Scene Training. We discuss the volunteer fire service, firefighter fitness, rea...
Elle Schwab - Episode 429
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Elle Schwab is a retired Police Chief turned trauma counselor. We discuss her journey into law enforcement, hostage negotiation, CSI, sleep depriva...
Brent Gleeson - Episode 428
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL, entrepreneur and author. We discuss his journey into the business world, entering the special operations community, for...
Jason Sautel - Episode 427
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Sautel is a retied firefighter and the author of "The Rescuer". We discuss childhood trauma, acute trauma, finding Christianity, the healing pow...
Branch Warren - Episode 426
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Branch Warren is a world champion bodybuilder, coach and the co-founder of Wicked Cutz Jerky. We discuss his journey into strength and conditioning, b...
Antonika Chanel - Episode 425
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Antonika Chanel is a Coast Guard veteran and Chinese medicine practitioner. We discuss her journey into the military, organizational stress, travel, h...
Tony Long - Episode 424
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Long spend his career with the elite armed units of the Metropolitan Police in London. We discuss his journey into policing, the history of firea...
Jeff Martone - Episode 423
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Martone is a defensive tactics instructor, kettlebell master and Crossfit pioneer. We discuss his journey into the martial arts, learning kettleb...
Jessie Simpson And Dan Jarvis - Episode 422
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Simpson and Dan Jarvis are both military veterans, retired first responders and members of the 22Zero team. We discuss their journeys into the t...
Nathan Espinosa - Episode 421
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Espinosa was a probationary firefighter when he fell through the roof of a commercial structure fire in LA. We discuss how his training saved h...
Justin Kingsley - Episode 420
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Kingsley is a storyteller, creative strategist, author and filmmaker. We discuss his journey into pubic relations, politics, the power of brand...
Emma Benoit - Episode 419
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Benoit is a former emergency dispatcher, suicide survivor and the woman behind the incredible documentary "My Ascension". We discuss the pressure...
Nikki Selby - Episode 418
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Selby is a Navy veteran serving as a corpsman, search and rescue member, rescue swimmer and nurse. We discuss her journey into the military, eme...
Paul De Gelder - Episode 417
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul De Gelder is and Australian Army veteran, former Navy bomb disposal diver, shark attack survivor and television personality. We discuss bullying,...
Mike Tucker - Episode 416
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Tucker spent a full career in the fire service, retiring as a Fire Chief. He now holds the position of Bureau Chief of the Florida State Fire Col...
Travis Ortmayer - Episode 415
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Ortmayer is a professional strongman, coach and competitor. We discuss his journey into strength training, his near career ending injury, addic...
Dave Castro - Episode 414
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Castro is a Navy SEAL veteran and the former CEO of Crossfit. We discuss his journey into the military, finding Crossfit, transitioning out of th...
Jeff Byers II - Episode 413
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Byers is a retired NFL player and the CEO of Amp Human. In this second conversation, we discuss the impact of the pandemic, the importance of sun...
Pete Saunders - Episode 412
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Saunders is a British Army veteran and Guernsey firefighter. We discuss Guernsey's incredible success in stopping COVID on the island, the import...
Chuck Liddell - Episode 411
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Liddell is an MMA legend, author and actor. We discuss his early life, overcoming physical challenges, his grandfather's mentorship, altruism, h...
Jason Lacayo - Episode 410
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Lacayo is a veteran police officer, Emergency Service Unit member and half of Reps for Responders. We discuss his journey into law enforcement, ...
Kate Casey - Episode 409
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Casey is an author, film maker and the host of the Reality Life Podcast. We discuss parenting, unscripted television, her powerful 9/11 story, th...
Matty And Jared - Episode 408
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Fiorenza and Jared Cheselske are veteran firefighters and suicide survivors. We discuss their traumatic childhoods, their journeys into the fire ...
Al Benjamin - Episode 407
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Al Benjamin spent 35 years as an FDNY firefighter, mostly on the revered Rescue 1. We discuss his early life in Brooklyn, the impact of mentorship on ...
Todd Robinson - Episode 406
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Robinson is an actor, writer, director and Save a Warrior alum. We discuss his journey into acting, the power of storytelling, his mental health ...
Steven Sashen - Episode 405
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Sashen is a former elite gymnast, comedian and current tech guru and founder of Xero Shoes. We discuss the coach who changed his life, enjoying...
Jules and Gédéon Naudet - Episode 404
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jules and Gédéon Naudet are the French brothers behind the documentaries 9/11, November 13 and Notre Dame to name a few. We discuss their childhood ...
Jonathan Montgomery - Episode 403
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Montgomery is a musician, retired firefighter and co-founder of First In Nutrition. We discuss the rock and roll lifestyle, overcoming his ow...
Yousef Badou - Episode 402
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yousef Badou is a former Marine Infantryman with multiple combat tours, and an industry leading expert in the areas of Situational Awareness and Behav...
Sara Jahnke II - Episode 401
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jahnke is the director and a senior scientist with the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at the National Development & Research Insti...
Terry, Joe And Rich II - Episode 400
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Terry, Joe and Rich were my Truck Crew at Anaheim FD. To celebrate this 400th episode, we sat down for the second time. In this episode, we discussed ...
Scott Geiselhart - Episode 399
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Geiselhart is a mechanic, veteran firefighter and peer support counselor. Scott survived both Meth addiction and a suicide attempt. We discuss c...
Matthew Pollard - Episode 398
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Pollard is an internationally-recognized business consultant, speaker, blogger and the author of "The Introvert's Edge". We discuss his challe...
Todd Edwards And Danny Dwyer - Episode 397
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Edwards is a 38 year veteran of the fire service. Among other projects, he is the co-founder of Mission Resurrection with fellow Georgia firefigh...
Alex Jabr - Episode 396
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Jabr is a veteran Paramedic, Grief and Death Educator and founder of Emergency Resilience. We discuss her childhood in Lebanon, entering EMS in t...
Travis Wade - Episode 395
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Wade is a Marine, actor, producer and Save A Warrior alum. We discuss his traumatic childhood, military service, the craft of acting, exposing ...
Dr Theo Ballard - Episode 394
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ballard is a board-certified orthopedic and sport clinical physical therapist specializing in assisting first responders, military personnel and a...
Jason And Iris Gardner II - Episode 393
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Gardner is a former Navy SEAL, combat leader and member of Echelon Front. Iris is a former EMT, horse wrangler and author. In this second conver...
Davis Odell - Episode 392
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Davis Odell is a retired firefighter and special operations Lieutenant. He was also the officer at Orlando Station 5 when the Pulse Nightclub attacks ...
Raul Rivas - Episode 391
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raul Rivas is a veteran law enforcement officer and member of the SWAT team that responded to the Pulse Nightclub attack. We discuss his journey into ...
Ryan Stanley And Maria Dia - Episode 390
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Maria are veterans of a Central Florida fire department. They were also one of the initial crews that transported multiple critically injured...
John Cordle - Episode 389
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Captain John Cordle is a Navy veteran and Human Factors Engineer. We discuss his journey into the military, the USS Cole, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the...
Josh Stuart Shor - Episode 388
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Stuart Shor is a Green Beret Veteran, O2X lead instructor and Boston firefighter. We discuss his journey into the military, overcoming injury, TB...
Dan Cerrillo - Episode 387
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Cerrillo is a Navy SEAL veteran and Chief of Staff of the American Addiction Centers. We discuss his journey into special operations, witnessing a...
Frankie Edgar - Episode 386
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie Edgar is the former UFC Lightweight Champion and current Bantamweight contender. We discuss his journey into wrestling, team loyalty, forging ...
Josh Brolin II - Episode 385
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Brolin is a former wildland firefighter, actor and writer. In this second interview, we discuss social media, fame, family, kindness, trolls, adv...
Curtis Anderson - Episode 384
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis is a retired Bull Rider, traumatic brain injury survivor and speaker. We discuss his journey into rodeo, concussion protocol, the metamorphosis...
Rob Fisher - Episode 383
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Rob Fisher is a veteran of both career and volunteer fire departments, fire instructor and previous FOOLS chair. We discuss his journey into the...
Dr Chris Colvin - Episode 382
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Colvin is an ER physician, EMS medical director and author. We discuss his tragic high school years, the event that led him to medicine, tre...
Josh Clemente - Episode 381
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Clemente is a former Space X and Hyperloop engineer and the founder of Levels. We discuss learning the lessons from NASA's tragedies, innovation ...
Ray And Janel Norton - Episode 380
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Janel Norton is a veteran, photojournalist and yoga teacher. Ray is a veteran firefighter and martial artist. We discuss capturing the horrors of war,...
Nimsdai - Episode 379
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nimsdai is a former Ghurka, member of the British SBS, record breaking mountaineer and author. We discuss his powerful journey into the special forces...
James, Jo And Sam - Episode 378
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James, Jo and Sam are British police officers and the team behind the Surfwell Project. We discuss their journeys into law enforcement, rural policing...
Will McCamy - Episode 377
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will McCamy has spent his career in the supplementation industry and is now the President of Thorne Research. We discuss the rock star life, his journ...
Robert Sweetman - Episode 376
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Sweetman is a former Navy SEAL and founder of Existential Technologies Inc. We discuss selling hot dogs, his journey into the military, heart, ...
Tom Eberhardt and Cyrus Ahalt - Episode 375
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Eberhardt is the Superintendent of Bastøy Prison in Norway. Cyrus Ahalt is the Chief Program Officer at AMEND. We discuss the genesis of the curr...
Sean Wyman - Episode 374
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Wyman is a veteran, career law enforcement officer and author. We discuss the impact of childhood trauma, the foster system, military service, ow...
Mike Glover - Episode 373
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Glover is a Green Beret veteran and the man behind Fieldcraft Survival. We discuss his journey into special forces, martial arts, the psychology ...
Matt Wilson And Ben Perry - Episode 372
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MSgts Matt Wilson and Ben Perry are Air Force firefighters and the men behind The FireDawg Podcast. We discuss their journeys into the military, DOD F...
Kevin Briggs - Episode 371
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Briggs, nicknamed "The Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge" is a retired CHP officer and mental health advocate. We discuss his journey into law ...
Jason Vale - Episode 370
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Vale aka "The Juice Master" is an author, filmmaker and creator of the Juicy Retreats. We discuss childhood trauma, owning your history, how he ...
Don And Prime - Episode 369
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don Tran and Prime Hall are Marine Raiders and the men behind Deep End Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League. We discuss their journeys into the m...