Behind The Shield

Sam Greif (How Plano Became the First Texas Fire Department to go to the 24/72 (42 Hour) Firefighter Workweek) - Episode 1142

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam began his career as a paramedic in 1982. In 1985 he joined the Fort Worth Fire department as a firefighter where he worked his way up through the ...

Bethany Hamilton (Overcoming Trauma, Conservation and Parenting) - Episode 280

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bethany Hamilton is one of the world's most elite surfers, despite losing an arm at age 13. She is an author and the subject of her new documentary "U...

Tom Hewitt II (Elevating Communities Through Surfing, The AIDS Epidemic and Supporting Young African Surfers) - Episode 1141

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Hewitt MBE, is founder and CEO of Surfers Not Street Children. He has worked in the field with street children in Africa for over 28 years. In 199...

Dr Ben Sessa II (The Psychedelic Renaissance, MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy and Healing The Mental Health Crisis) - Episode 1140

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ben Sessa is a psychiatrist, author and one of the world’s leading researchers into the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs in a clinical or ...

Aaron Heller II (Motivating the Next Generation of Firefighters, PFAS and Combating Toxic Culture) - Episode 1139

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Heller began his fire service career in 1984. He recently retired as a Deputy Chief in the Hamilton NJ Fire Department assigned to oversee the T...

Nimsdai (Ghurka Warrior Courage, Breaking Mountaineering Records and the Beauty of Nepal) - Episode 379

20 Sep 2025

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...

Dr John Sullivan (Clinical Sports Psychology, Forging Elite Performance and Head Trauma) - Episode 1138

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John P. Sullivan is a Clinical Sport Psychologist and Sport Scientist who currently serves as the Head of Psychology at High Performance Sport New...

Carl Mackenzie (Filmmaking, Military Homecoming and British Knife Crime) - Episode 1137

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Mackenzie is an award winning Writer & Director, who is passionate about creating commercially accessible stories with a social commentary. W...

Harry Turner II (Saving the Amazon Rainforest, Veteran Mental Health and Plant Medicine) - Episode 1136

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Turner is an Emmy winning filmmaker, with his film and life story – Wildcat. He deployed with the British Army at 18 and returned home with se...

Jules and Gédéon Naudet ( Eyewitness Accounts of 9/11, The Paris Attacks and The Notre Dame Fire) - Episode 404

13 Sep 2025

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 ...

Aye Hood (Using Comedy to Unite America) - Episode 1135

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aye Hood is a former rapper turned comedian from Shreveport. We discuss his childhood in Louisiana, the power of parenting, what pulls our youth into ...

Mike Binney (Firefighter Sleep Research, Shift Schedules and Start Times) - Episode 1134

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Binney is a Battalion Chief at West Metro Fire Rescue in Lakewood, Colorado, with over 15 years of operational experience. He holds a Master of P...

Jim Poole II (Saving Lives with NuCalm, Brain Injury and Stress Assessment) - Episode 1133

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Poole is Chairman, President and CEO of Solace Lifesciences, Inc., maker of NuCalm® which is a neuroscience technology designed to relieve stress...

Johann Hari (The Healing Power of Community, Addiction Myths and the Failed War on Drugs) - Episode 317

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johann Hari is the author of "Chasing the Scream" and "Lost Connections", two of the most powerful books ever written on addiction and mental health. ...

Mitch Aguiar (War Propoganda, Jiujitsu in Law Enforcement and Juice Fasting) - Episode 1132

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch Aguiar is a 10 year Navy SEAL Veteran, Professional MMA Fighter and Entrepreneur. In this conversation, we discuss his journey into the military...

Doug, Raul and Chris (Organizational Betrayal, the Recruitment Crisis and Courageous Leadership) - Episode 1131

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Monda, Raul Rivas and Chris Fields are co-hosts of the 'Trauma Behind the Badge Podcast' and part of the 'Survive First' Family. We discuss the c...

Joel Salatin III (How to Actually Make America Healthy Again through Food and Farming) - Episode 1130

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Salatin is a world renowned holistic farmer, author and speaker. In this third conversation, we discuss how to truly make America healthy again, ...

Dave Grossman II (The Mulitple Factors Contributing to America's School Violence Epidemic) - Episode 99

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lt Col Dave Grossman is a retired Army Ranger and author of several books including "On Combat", "On Killing" and "Assassination Generation". We talk ...

Shawn Downs (The Potomac River Aircraft Crash, January 6th and DC Fire and EMS's Incredible Wellness Initiatives) - Episode 1129

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Downs is a 25 year veteran of the fire service, currently serving as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations in the District of Columbia Fire and EMS De...

Katie Hansen (Wingsuit Freeflying, Hollywood Stunts and the Emotional Journey back from a Near Death Accident) - Episode 1128

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Hansen, a passionate and talented skydiver and BASE jumper, has been active in the sport since 2003. Her journey began with a jump the day befor...

Julien Pineau VI (The Pandemic, Destruction of the Fitness Industry and Wokeism) - Episode 1127

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julien Pineau is a world renowned movement specialist and innovator. Julien specializes in getting athletes out of pain my identifying muscle imbalanc...

Monty Montgomery (Serving in WWII, the Evolution of Firefighting and Living Courageously) - Episode 210

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm reposting this episode as we lost Monty yesterday. He was 98 years old. Rest easy brother. Monty Montgomery is a WWII veteran, retired Miami Dade ...

Jared Bonvell (Military Policing, Medical Marijuana and Changing State Law) - Episode 1126

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Bonvell is an executive federal law enforcement professional and 17 year Air Force veteran with 8 years of experience conducting and directing l...

Dixon Phillips II (How the 24/72 has Impacted Recruiting, Retention, Health and Finances) - Episode 1125

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dixon Phillips is a former collegiate athlete, Pasco County firefighter and union president of IAFF Local 4420. In this second conversation, we discus...

John Doolittle II (Hurricane Response, First Responder Health and How eTMS is Saving Lives) - Episode 1124

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Doolittle is a retired Navy SEAL Captain and the Director of the Florida Chamber Health Council. In this second conversation, we discuss hurrican...

JIm Poole (Neuroscience, Stress and the Healing Power of NuCalm) - Episode 806

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Poole is the CEO and President of Solace Lifesciences, a neuroscience company focused on personalized evidence-based wellness and performance and ...

Aaron Williamson (Marine Body Bearers, Training Hollywood's Elite and Stunt Work) - Episode 1123

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Williamson’s path is one of relentless drive and reinvention. After proudly serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he emerged with a mindset rooted...

Aaron McKissick (Training the Tactical Athlete, Injury Prevention and Sleep for Performance) - Episode 1122

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron has spent over 15 years in strength and conditioning and is now the Pulic Safety Wellness Coordinator for Virginia Beach. We discuss his journey...

Dr Aziz Rahman (Providing Humanitarian Aid in Gaza, Radiology and Witnessing the Orchestrated Starvation) - Episode 1121

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aziz Rahman is a dual board-certified Diagnostic and Vascular and Interventional Radiologist currently works in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed...

Kevin Heffernan (Catharsis through Comedy, Super Troopers and Firefighting) - Episode 875

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Heffernan is an American actor, writer, producer, and director, and member of the Broken Lizard comedy group.We discuss his early life, finding ...

Mike Conner (Military Medicine, Firefighter Fitness and Filipino Culture) - Episode 1120

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike served over 25 years in the U.S. Army, where he served as a platoon leader, company commander, and staff officer at the Battalion to Division lev...

Jenny Grima (Elevating Firefighter Training Standards, Research and the Healing Power of Surfing) - Episode 1119

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Grima began as a firefighter/paramedic and special operations technician with the Saint Lucie County (FL) Fire District in 2016. Jenny curren...

Aaron Suozzo (Officer Involved Shootings, SWAT and the Healing Power of Psychedelics) - Episode 1118

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Suozzo is a multifaceted professional with a background in law enforcement, tactical training, and collegiate athletics. We discuss his journey ...

Debbie Lee (Losing a Son to Combat, Supporting Gold Star Families and Grief) - Episode 482

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Lee is an author, public speaker and political activist who has traveled the nation telling her sons amazing story and advocating for our troop...

Russell Jones (Flying Helicopters in Vietnam, Undercover Policing and the Failed War on Drugs) - Episode 1117

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Jones is a Vietnam veteran, retired law enforcement officer and the author of Honorable intentions. We discuss flying helicopters in Vietnam, ...

Ryan Provencher (First Responder Fitness Standards, Forging Longevity and Training the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 1116

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Provencher is currently serving as an Operations Battalion Chief in his Fire Department, he is the founder of Firefighter Peak Performance and Ex...

Brian Kleindienst (Virtual Reality, Psychedelics and Integration Coaching) - Episode 1115

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Kleindienst is a certified psychedelic integration coach and his life's mission is to help others through personalized experiences in opening ne...

Ernie Colling (Peptides, Hormone Therapy, Bloodwork and Social Business) - Episode 808

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ernie Colling served in the United States Army as an 11B infantryman from 2000-2004. He spent almost a decade as an overseas contractor working for a ...

Justin Sheehan (Forging Performance at DEVGRU, Training Law Enforcement and the Importance of Community) - Episode 1114

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Sheehan is a Michigan Native of the Whittemore-Prescott Area, and graduated High School in 2003. Following the horrific events of 9/11, he enl...

Ian Thurber (Gut Health, Water Rescues and Firefighter Wellness) - Episode 1113

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Thurber is a 17 year veteran of the fire service and health coach. We discuss his journey into the fire service, water rescue, his health decline,...

Paul Hutchinson (Combating Human Trafficking, Protecting our Children and Conscious Capitalism) - Episode 1112

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of the Child Liberation Foundation, Paul Hutchinson, is a dedicated philanthropist and entrepreneur. He has committed his life to protecting v...

Dr Bonni Goldstein (Medical Cannabis, Cancer and Pediatric Health) - Episode 218

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Bonni Goldstein is a Pediatric Emergency physician, Cannabis Medicine physician and author of "Cannabis Revealed". We discuss emergency medicine, ...

Adam Boyd (Ultra Running, Breathwork and First Responder Fitness) - Episode 1111

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Boyd is a law enforcement veteran, Leadership & Wellness Expert and the Founder & CEO, Soleful Training A distinguished leader in resilie...

Patrick Mullen (Rural Firefighting, Mental Health and Working the 24/72 Schedule) - Episode 1110

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick currently serves as a Fire Fighter/Paramedic with The City of Tipp City, Ohio, Patrick has 4 children Haley, Ethan, Ava and Callie. Patrick ha...

Hunter Jones (Counter Intelligence in War, Domestic Terrorism and Housing Homeless Veterans) - Episode 1109

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HUNTER K. JONES, Lt Col (Retired), U.S. Air Force Lt Col (Retired) Hunter Jones currently serves as Owner & CEO at Jones & Associates – Cons...

Joel Salatin II (Holistic Farming, The Food Supply Crisis and School Nutrition) - Episode 336

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Salatin is a world renowned holistic farmer, author and speaker. We discuss COVID and a fragile population, factory farming, abattoir monopolies,...

Dr Nicole Bowles (Sleep Research, Firefighter Schedules and American Healthcare) - 1108

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole Bowles, OHSU’s 2021 Women in Academic Health & Medicine Emerging Leader, and Assistant Professor in the Oregon Institute of Occupatio...

Angela Skudin (Healing Disease with Ibogaine, Firefighter Marriage, Grief and The 343 Fund) - Episode 1107

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After battling Lyme Disease and debilitating co-infections that left her bedridden for over a year, Angela turned to alternative healing modalities an...

Richard Kelley (The Oklahoma City Bombing, Leadership and Firefighter Fitness) - Episode 1106

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fire Chief Richard A. Kelley has led the Oklahoma City Fire Department since September of 2017. A member of the department since 1991, Chief Kelley pr...

Dr Michael Lange (Eye Health, Vision Testing and Nutrition) - Episode 44

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Lange is an optometrist, nutritionist and radio personality. We talk about vision, eye health, physicals, nutrition and much more.Dr. Micha...

Mark Bouchard (Mental Health in Law Enforcement, Moral Courage and Leadership) - Episode 1105

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Bouchard has over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, including 10 years of ERT / SWAT work. He also has a master’s degree in leadership...

Marc Creswell (Aviation Paramedicine, Hurricane Katrina and Deep Water Horizon) - Episode 1104

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Creswell is a 33 year veteran of EMS and Air Medicine. We discuss his journey into prehospital care, responding to Hurricane Katrina, the Deep Wa...

Alan Shebaro II (Violence in the West Bank, ICE Raids and The Iranian Conflict) - Episode 1103

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Shebaro has trained a broad spectrum of operators during his deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These operators included ...

Julien Pineau (Strongman Training, Muscle Imbalances and the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 5

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julien Pineau is a world renowned movement specialist and innovator. Julien specializes in getting athletes out of pain my identifying muscle imbalanc...

Christian Lane (Border Patrol, Immigration and Spiritual Wellness) - Episode 1102

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Lane is a former Canadian Border Services Chief officer and the man behind the 10-8 Podcast. We discuss his journey into law enforcement, im...

Marc HIll (Teaching, Fire Service Leadership and Volunteerism) - Episode 1101

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Hill, is a veteran firefighter and paramedic, and the author of "Two Dark Thirty." Marc is a highly sought-after educational consultant, lecturer...

Dr Kellie O'Dare (Fire Service Research, 24/72 and the 2nd Alarm Project) - Episode 1100

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kellie O’Dare is a dedicated researcher, educator, and advocate with expertise in first responder health and wellness, health policy, and organi...

Kyle Maynard (Mountaineering, Mixed Martial Arts and Adaptive Athletes) - Episode 124

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Maynard is an entrepreneur, speaker, best selling author, award-winning extreme athlete, and the first man to bearcrawl to the top of the highest...

Chris Cameron (Law Enforcement Aviation, Rescue Swimming and Swimming with Sharks) - Episode 1099

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cameron is an airplane and helicopter law enforcement pilot, rescue swimmer, wildlife guide, and adventure enthusiast who specializes in apex pr...

Mike Clelland III (Cancer Presumption, Workman's Comp Claims and First Responder Health) - Episode 1098

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike was a firefighter in Central Florida for 26 years with Longwood, I.A.F.F. Local 3163. He entered the fire service directly out of high school and...

Michelle Harris (Pediatric Nursing, Infant Mortality and the Nation's Health) - Episode 1097

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle is a 36-year veteran of the nursing profession, having split her years equally between pediatric and neonatal intensive care. She’s held va...

Billy Moore (Surviving the 'Bangkok Hilton' Thai Prison, Overcoming Addiction and Boxing) - Episode 181

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BILLY MOORE was born in Liverpool in 1973. He had a difficult upbringing and struggled with addiction. In 2005, wishing to make a fresh start, Billy r...

Sam Eaton and Richard Andrews (How we can help a brother firefighter that is truly in need) - Episode 1096

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, retired firefighter Tom “Bull” Hill walked from Key West to Tallahassee, more than 700 miles over 50 days, with one goal: to force the St...

Greg Rudiger (First Responder Marriage, Breathwork and Mental Health) - Episode 1095

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Rudiger, brings a wealth of experience to the table, with a background in fire service training spanning over 25 years. As a firefighter and Capt...

Kyle Foyle (Mentorship through Ocean Lifeguarding, Surfing and Jiujitsu) - Episode 1094

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Foyle is a former Professional Surfer, Captain of the famed North Shore Lifeguards and competitive jiujitsu pactitioner. We discuss his journey i...

Ben Patrick (How the Knees Over Toes Program is Saving Careers and Maximizing Performance) - Episode 581

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Skilled but generally the most un-athletic player on the high school and college basketball court, Ben Patrick didn’t need knee pain and injuries to...

Brian Sizemore and Jared Murphey (Losing a Law Enforcement Son to Suicide and Honouring his Legacy) - Episode 1093

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Sizemore lost his Law Enforcement son Lucas to suicide in 2024. In his early career, Lucas had worked with Homeland Security Special Agent Jared...

Dr Peter Antevy (Whole Blood in EMS, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Pediatrics) - Episode 1092

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Peter Antevy, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Handtevy, stands as a visionary force in healthcare. His innovative development of the Handt...

Marc Maikoski (Firefighter Fitness, Yoga and Creating a Mental Health Toolbox) - Episode 1091

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc is a 25 year veteran of the fire service and serves at the rank of Captain for a Georgia Fire Department as well as working as a paramedic for th...

Bas Rutten (Overcoming Bullying, Breath Training and Mixed Martial Arts) - Episode 184

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bas Rutten is a Dutch MMA legend also known as a coach, actor, commentator and innovator. We discuss bullying, Bruce Lee, his MMA career, overcoming e...

John Reynolds (Movie Stunts, Life as a Bouncer and Masculinity) - Episode 1090

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Reynolds is a Hollywood stuntman, bouncer and life strategist. We discuss his early life in New Zealand, moving to Australia, bodybuilding, viole...

Justin Davis (Strength and Conditioning, Military Fitness and Programming) - Episode 1089

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Davis is Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Operational Support Team, Langley AFB, VA. We discuss his journey into coaching, training the ...

John Brunacini (Managing a Fire Company, Firefighter Fitness and Forging Mental Health) - Episode 1088

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Brunacini retired as a Fire Captain from the Phoenix Fire Dept Oct. 2006, where he served 26 years in the positions of Firefighter, Engineer and ...

Will Chesney (Hunting Bin Ladin, Navy SEAL Dogs and Healing) - Episode 352

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Chesney is a Navy SEAL, author and the handler of elite warrior dog, Cairo. We discuss his journey into the military, fighting an unseen enemy, c...

Erik Usher (Flight Nursing, Cadaver Labs and First Responder Family Health) - Episode 1087

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Usher has nearly 30 years of widespread clinical trauma experience and currently serves as a rotor-wing flight nurse/paramedic for Bayflite in Ta...

Betsy Thibaut Stephenson (Losing a Son to Suicide, Ethical Public Relations and Grief) - Episode 1086

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Betsy Thibaut Stephenson lost her son Charlie to suicide in 2022. We discuss her work in communications, ethics in public relations, losing her son, h...

Jeff Morefield (Policing, Tornadoes and Navigating Transition from the First Responder Careers) - Episode 1085

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Morefield is 26 year law enforcement veteran and the man behind The On Call Project. We discuss his journey into policing, tornadoes, military se...

Paul De Gelder (Shark Attacks, Adaptive Athletes and Veganism) - Episode 417

17 May 2025

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,...

Paul Conway (Firefighter Mental Health, Entrepreneurship and Courageous Leadership) - Episode 1084

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Conway is a third-generation firefighter having served 31 years in the field, retiring as the Chief of Operations for Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 201...

Jim Reading (Royal Marines, Tier 1 Coaching and The Obesity Crisis) - Episode 1083

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I began my journey in the fitness industry over 15 years ago as a personal trainer. From walking the gym floor to earning a degree in Sports Science,...

Anthony Longo (Combat Medicine, Working Dogs and Canine Therapy) - Episiode 1082

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Longo is a U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran who served multiple deployments in Fallujah, Iraq, as an Infantry Communication Specialist. After ...

Dr Michael Greger (Plant Based Diets, Reversing Disease and Immunity) - Episode 227

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Greger is a physician, author and internationally recognized nutrition expert. We discuss the causes of chronic disease, plant based diet, ...

Jeff and Kathryn Nichols (COVID, Cowardice in Leadership and Training the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 1081

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Nichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and professional athletics. Jeff is certified th...

Steve Wolf (Movie Pyrotechnics, Stunt Performers and Solving Wildfires with Science) - Episode 1080

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Wolf's passion for science and engineering, and his 35-year career in stunts and pyrotechnics have given major Hollywood directors the ability t...

Dr Erik Won (Combat Medicine, Neuroscience, Performance and Mental Health) - Episode 1079

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Erik Won is President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, Inc; a biotechnology company that has innovated breakthrough technologies ca...

Elizabeth Pol (Suicide Psychological Autopsy, Law Enforcement and Canine Therapy) - Episode 1078

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ellizabeth Pol is a current Police Officer of 21 years and the Founder/CEO of Resilient Heroes to present first responders and military personnel with...

Alastair McGregor and Josh Williams (Prisons, Recidivism and the Healing Power of LEGO) - Episode 1077

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alastair McGregor is the Co-Founder of STEALTH®: A de-escalation tool using Lego® Serious Play®. A preventative tool which stops people dying. It w...

Blayne Smith (Green Berets, Rucking, Non-Profits and Leadership) - Episode - 1076

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blayne Smith is a West Point graduate, former Green Beret and highly effective business leader across a variety of industries and capacities. For over...

Terry, Joe, Richard and James (Inside a Cohesive Fire Truck Company and Brotherhood) - Episode 162

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Terry, Joe and Dickie were my crew on Truck 1 in California, a true example of a band of brothers. We've helped each other through epic fires, gruesom...

Professor Russell Foster (Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation and Neuroscience) - Episode 647

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Foster is a professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, where he also heads the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and ...

Kona Oliveira (Mixed Martial Arts, Big Wave Surfing and Firefighting) - Episode 1075

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kona Oliveira is a federal firefighter, professional MMA fighter and big wave surfer who recently went viral for shredding a monster swell at Peahi of...

Matson and Tawni Browning (Infiltrating White Supremacy Gangs, Polygamy and Undercover Policing) - Episode 1074

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matson Browning is an internationally recognized authority on the inner workings of white supremacy groups. As an undercover detective for more than t...

Chris Hinshaw, Nic Gregson and Kelsie Meade (Forging Marine Performance through the Fittest Instructor Competition) - Episode 1073

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LtCol Gregson is the Director for the Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development at TECOM and Kelsie is the High-Intensity Tactical Trai...

Dyana Alexander (Death Notifcations, Cardiac Arrests and Moral Injury) - Episode 1072

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dyana Alexander is a Fire Captain and Paramedic. We discuss her journey into the fire service, death notifications, cardiac arrests, moral injury, pic...

Jason Vale (Weight Losss and Reversing Disease with Juice Fasting) - Episode 370

18 Apr 2025

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 ...

Daniel Higuera (Firefighter Shift Research and the Health Impact of Sleep Deprivation) - Episode 1071

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Higuera is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Santa Ana College Department of Fire Technology. Currently, he provides health and wellness...

Brian Sanders (Gangs, Drug Prohibition and Police Recruitment) - Episode 1070

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Sanders is a recently retired homicide lieutenant, gang expert, and presenter. During his career, he served on various proactive units, to inclu...

Eric and Amanda Stevens (A firefighter's battle with ALS) - Episode 256

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Stevens is a collegiate and NFL football player turned firefighter. Eric was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) earlier this year. We disc...

Dr Thaer Ahmad III (The US Healthcare Crisis, Murdered First Responders in Gaza and Israeli Protests) - Episode 1069

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thaer Ahmad, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician working at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Ahmad is the assistant pro...

Joe Bonanno (The impact of 9/11 on the FDNY, Firehouse Cooking, and Fitness) - Episode 1068

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Bonanno is a 21 year veteran of the FDNY, fitness trainer and award winning chef. We discuss his journey into the fire service, firefighter fit...