Behind The Shield

John Fairbanks - Episode 830

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Fairbanks is a University of Florida Football Alumn, educator, strength and conditioning coach and cofounder of the Gym Owner's Revolution. We ...

Joe Roberts - Episode 829

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Roberts is a renowned Candian entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the man known as The Skid Row CEO. We discuss his early life, his journey into a...

Mike Chadwick - Episode 828

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Chadwick is a former Paratrooper, Special Forces Support Group Operator, Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor and the author of "Red On ...

Brett Sobieraski - Episode 827

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Sobieraski is a veteran law enforment officer, ultra endurance athlete and the author of "Gray Man". We discuss growing up as the son of a cop...

Jared Vermeulen - Episode 826

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Vermeulen is a firefighter and the author of "The Modern Fire Officer". We discuss his Cicilian/Dutch upbringing, surfing, his journey into th...

Craig Shoemaker - Episode 825

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Shoemaker is a stand up comedian, writer, actor and the man behind "Winning with Humor". We discuss Craig's early life, his journey into comedy...

Chris Robishaw - Episode 824

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris "Robie" Robishaw is a US Army Green Beret veteran, humanitarian and member of the Human Performance Project 7x team. We discuss his journey in...

Iain Ward - Episode 823

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Iain Ward is a fitness trainer and the man known as "The King of Chemo". At just 31 years old, he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and decided...

Rex Hambly - Episode 822

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rex Hamlby is a veteran wildland firefighter for the Bureau of Land Management and the man behind the "Battle of San Pasqual Staff Ride" and "The Last...

James Jackson - Episode 821

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr James Jackson is a Neuropsychologist, professor and the author of "Clearing the Fog". We discuss his journey into psychology, sleep deprivation an...

Tyson Shumway - Episode 820

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tyson Shumway is a California Law Enforcement Officer and member of the Fieldcraft Survival team. We discuss his journey into policing, the power of ...

Philip Neame - Episode 819

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Neame is a British Army Falklands Veteran, mountaineer, author and the founder of The Ulysses Trust. We discuss discovering climbing in his yo...

Nic McKinley II - Episode 818

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nic McKinley is a former Air Force Pararescueman, CIA Officer and the co-founder of DeliverFund, an organization that equips law enforcement to combat...

Carly Wopat - Episode 817

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Wopat is a professional volleyball player, firefighter and one of the fittest women on earth. We discuss her early life, her journey into elite...

Ben Marciano - Episode 816

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Marciano is the owner of Zone Health and Fitness and the new Mayor of Ocala, FL. We discuss the impact of childhood trauma, his dream to enter la...

Ben Davis - Episode 815

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Davis is a Navy SEAL veteran and the Chief Executive of "Veterans Outreach Advocacy Group. We discuss finding adventure sports in his youth, his ...

Amy Loughren - Episode 814

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Loughlen is a veteran trauma nurse and hypnotherapist who was portrayed in the the Netflix film "A Good Nurse". She had formed a friendship will ...

Bill Mazur and Joe Collins - Episode 813

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Mazur and Joe Collins are former law enforcement Chiefs and current members of the Acadia Healthcare team. We discuss their journeys into polici...

Brooke Bartlett II - Episode 812

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Bartlett is a Licenced Clinical Psychologist and the founder of the Center for Trauma, Anxiety and Stress. She is als contracted by the Bureau ...

Cole Lyle - Episode 811

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cole Lyle is a Marine, member of the Mission Roll Call team and the founder of Kaya's K9s. We discuss his journey into the military, his perspective ...

Nick Ricciotti - Episode 810

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ricciotti is a former Law Enforcement Officer and a member of Reps for Responders. We discuss his journey into policing, his perpsective on corr...

Jeremy Donch - Episode 809

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Donch is a firefighter, entrepreneur and the man behind National Fire Radio. We discuss his firefighting family legacy, tradition, volunteeris...

Ernie Colling - Episode 808

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ernie Colling is an Army Infantry veteran and founder of the wellness company Transcend. We discuss his early life, his journey into the military, mu...

Shane Trotter - Episode 807

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Trotter is an Educator, Strength and Conditioning Coach and the author of "Setting the Bar". We discuss Shane's journey into teaching, coaching...

Jim Poole - Episode 806

05 Aug 2023

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...

Sandy Wall - Episode 805

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sandy wall is a retired law enforcemet officer, SWAT legend and the author of "The Long Road Home". We discuss his early life, his journey into law e...

Brandon Evans - Episode 804

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Evans is a Canadian firefighter and the man behind "Fire to Light". We discuss the journey to India that led him to studying mindfulness unde...

Ken Rideout - Episode 803

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Rideout is a former prison guard, investor and elite endurance athlete. We discuss growing up in Boston, his road into corrections, entering fin...

Dave Sanders II - Episode 802

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Sanders joined the police in 2001. He retired in January 2023 having spent his career in London in a variety of posts from foot patrol to public ...

John Spera And Corey Sutton - Episode 801

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Spera and Corey Sutton are both Colorado firefighters and the men behind Respond Wellness. We discuss Corey's journey into professional football...

Javeno McClean - Episode 800

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Javeno McClean is a former professional cricket player, champion powerlifter and the man behind the J7 Health Centre. We discuss his early life in En...

Derek Woodske - Episode 799

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Woodske is a former world champion hammer thrower, revered strength and conditioning coach, and law enforcement officer. We discuss his early ...

Alex Jabr II - Episode 798

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Jabr is a Paramedic, EMS Coordinator and the woman behind Emergency Resilience. In this second conversation we discuss the impact of loss of lif...

Joe DiBernardo - Episode 797

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe DiBernardo is a retired FDNY Deputy Chief and the President of the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation. We discuss his early life, servi...

Nicholas Seedsman - Episode 796

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Seedsman is a former Australian SAS operator and the founder of the Warrior Refit Foundation. We discuss his early life in Australia, his j...

Jason Bitzer II - Episode 795

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Bitzer is a Hawaii Ocean Lifeguard, author and the founder of "Never Off Duty". In this second conversation, we discuss the pandemic's impact o...

Beau Porter - Episode 794

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Porter is a veteran Los Angeles firefighter and the man behind "Firefight Mentality". We discuss his multi-generational firefighting family, hi...

Justin Brooks - Episode 793

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Brooks is a veteran lawyer, the founder of the California Innocence Project and the author of his new book "You might go to Prison even though ...

John Graham - Episode 792

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Graham is a former British Army Paratrooper and member of 22 SAS. He is also known as his pen name John Geddes, the author of "Spearhead Assault"...

Luis Nevarez - Episode 791

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luis Nevarez is a veteran firefighter who retired at the rank of chief. In 2002, he lost an arm in an electrocution at a house fire and fought to retu...

Damian Porter - Episode 790

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Damian Porter is a former Australian special forces operator, police officer and current active duty firefighter. We discuss his early life in New Z...

Mark Watson - Episode 789

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Watson spent the early part of his career in education before transitioning into cognitive rehabilitation. We discuss his own learning challenge...

Chuck DiChiara - Episode 788

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck DiChiara has spent 35 years in Law Enforcement with a majority of his time in SWAT. We discuss his journey into policing, fitness standards in...

Jason Friedman - Episode 787

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Friedman is a veteran firefighter/paramedic whose career spans from New York to Florida. We discuss his journey into the volunteer fire service...

João Goulão II - Episode 786

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr João Goulão is Portugal's Director of Addiction Intervention and one of the men who spearheaded the decriminalization of all drug use. In this s...

Jason Kasper II - Episode 785

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Kasper is a former Green Beret and USA Today bestselling author of the Spider Heist, American Mercenary, and Shadow Strike thriller series. In ...

Courtney Starkey - Episode 784

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Starkey is a Hypnotherapist and the author of "Cornflower". We discuss her turbulent childhood, her pursuit of mental health tools, the jour...

Rob Ramirez - Episode 783

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Ramirez is a veteran South Florida firefighter, USAR TF2 team member and National Rescue Consultants instructor. We discuss his journey into the ...

Noah Galloway - Episode 782

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Galloway is an Army Airborne Veteran, amputee, author and altruist. We discuss his father's amputation, Noah's journey into the military, the IE...

Al Kavadlo - Episode 781

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Al Kavadlo is a strength and conditioning coach, author and one of the leaders in calisthenics training. We discuss his journey into fitness, bodybu...

Lee Jeffries - Episode 780

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Jeffries is an accountant and photographer who work spans from the homeless poulation to Metallica. We discuss his journey into accounting, the i...

Steve Gillespie - Episode 779

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Gillespie is a retired FDNY Special Operations Firefighter and the man behind "Surviving the Job". We discuss volunteer firefighting as a tee...

Chance Burles - Episode 778

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chance Burles is a Canadian Army veteran and the host of The Collective. We discuss childhood trauma, his journey into the military, his deployment ...

Alana Stott - Episode 777

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Stott is an entrepreneur, author and the wife of British Special Forces soldier Dean Stott. We discuss the accident that left her horrendously ...

Matt Hesse - Episode 776

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Hesse is an Army Veteran, Bullrider, Entrepreneur and the founder of The University of Health and Performance. We discuss childhood trauma, cha...

Andy Millar - Episode 775

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Millar is a Social Worker, Athlete and cancer survivor. We discuss his Leukemia diagnosis at 2 years old, the physical and mental toll of chemo o...

John Norman - Episode 774

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chief John Norman is a 50 year veteran of the fire service including 27 years with the FDNY. He is the author of multiple books including "Working wit...

Ken Corigliano - Episode 773

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Corigliano is a world record holder athlete, 20 year service member and the man known as "Air Force Ken". We discuss trauma and homelessness as ...

Kelsi Sheren - Episode 772

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian Army Veteran and the founder of Brass and Unity. We discuss her childhood martial arts story, the dark side of parental t...

Jessie Gould - Episode 771

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Gould is a former Army Ranger and the founder of Heroic Hearts Project. We discuss his journey into finance, 9/11, joining the military, his pe...

Katheryn Basso - Episode 770

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katheryn Basso is a Marine and the founder of KADRI Clothing. We discuss her journey into sports medicine, joining the Marines, the female tactical at...

Chris Irwin - Episode 769

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Irwin is a former Navy SEAL, musician and the creator of "Rare Sense". We discuss his journey into the Navy, his Crossfit evolution, his power...

Vlada Parrott - Episode 768

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A native of Riga, Latvia, Vlada Parrott grew up in a household influenced by Russian Ballet and Gymnastics. Her mother was a gymnastics coach to elite...

Greg Walsh - Episode 767

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Walsh is an athlete, martial artist and the founder of Wolf Brigade. We discuss his journey into extreme sports, the straight edge Hardcore scene...

Jack Carr II - Episode 766

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL, best selling author, outdoorsman and podcaster. In this second conversation, we discuss the creation of The Terminal ...

Paige Figi - Epiode 765

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Figi's daughter Charlotte was only 3 months old when she started having regular seizures, ultimately being diagnosed with Dravet's Syndrome. By ...

Chris Macklin - Episode 764

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Macklin is a 20 year veteran South Metro firefighter and the head of one of the country's most progressive wellness departments. We discuss hi...

Paul Harris - Episode 763

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Harris is a former Royal Marine who just completed a walk around the entire mainland Britain. We discuss the imact his childhood had in later y...

Pat Byrne - Episode 762

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Byrne is a leader in sleep and fatigue management and the author of Inconvenient Sleep. We discuss his early work in Occupational Health and Safe...

Kevin Basik - Episode 761

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Basik is a US Air Force Veteran, former Director of Character and Leadership Development and the current Chief of Leadership Programs at the Med...

Joe De Sena II - Episode 760

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe De Sena is an athlete, author and the founder of Spartan. In this second conversation we discuss moving his headquarters to Orlando, the impact th...

Evan Halquist - Episode 759

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Halquist is a veteran LA County firefighter, strength coach and Foundation Training instructor. We discuss the power of second chances, his journ...

Meg Tucker - Episode 758

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Tucker is a US Army Major, athlete and the founder of the Valkyrie Project. We discuss her journey into the military, finding Crossfit, Nordic myt...

DJ Vanas - Episode 757

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DJ Vanas is an Air Force Veteran, Native American voice and a member of the Ottawa Tribe. We discuss the Native American Warrior legacy within the US ...

Antarctic Fire Angels - Episosde 756

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Antarctic Fire Angels are comprised of four British Firefighters who will undergo an expedition to the South Pole in November to raise money for T...

Kate Pate II - Episode 755

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Kate Pate is a neurophysiologist and the founder of "The Way Back". In this second conversation, we take a deep dive into the world of breath, der...

Mike Goosby - Episode 754

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Goosby is a 31 Veteran LAPD Police Officer, Chief K9 Trainer and a Board Member of K9s United. We discuss his early life in Los Angeles, gang cul...

Emily Kaplan II - Episode 753

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kaplan is an investigative journalist covering topics including violent crime, technology and health. She has also launched, run and sold four s...

Emily Kaplan I - Episode 752

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Kaplan has spent over 17 years as an investigative journalist covering topics including violent crime, technology and health. We discuss her jou...

Leigh Hosy - Pickett - Episode 751

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Hosy-Pickett is a British Firefighter and the author of "Up in Smoke". We discuss his journey into the fire service, history vs tradition, the p...

Ken Druck - Episode 750

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ken Druck is a Clinical Psychologist, speaker and the author of numerous books. We discuss his journey into psychology, responding as a grief cou...

Jamie Lissow - Episode 749

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Lissow is a comedian, writer and actor. We discuss childhood experiences that contributed to using humor, his journey into stand up comedy, the ...

Jadie Miller And Chris Frueh - Episode 748

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jadie Miller is a veteran Canadian firefighter and the founder of Pyroc. Dr Christopher Frueh is a Clinical Psychologist, co-founder of Pyroc and the ...

Brendan And Nikki Quisenberry - Episode 747

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Quisenberry is an Army Special Forces veteran and former 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team member. He met his wife Nikki du...

Amelia Lara - Episode 746

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Lara spent over two decades in the Marines serving as a Military Police Officer, Criminal Investigator and was part of their boxing team. Durin...

Heidi Chance - Episode 745

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Chance is a veteran undercover Detective and the founder of "A Chance for Awareness". We discuss her journey into the Police Cadet program, her ...

Josh Chase - Episode 744

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Chase is an Army Veteran, fire service leader and author. We discuss his journey into Army aviation, transitioning from military leader to probat...

Jason Van Camp - Episode 743

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Van Camp is a Green Beret Veteran, author and the founder of Warrior Rising. We discuss his Westpoint experience, his journey into the military...

Kevin Hazzard - Episode 742

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Hazzard is a Paramedic and the author of 1000 Naked Strangers and American Sirens. We discuss his journey into EMS, journalism, 911 abuse, burno...

Lee Sammartino - Episode 741

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Sammartino is a BASE Jumper, musician and Marketing guru. We discuss his journey into extreme sports, his path into business, branding the fire se...

Scott Chappell - Episode 740

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Chappell is a Florida Fire Captain, US&R/HazMat/MARC Program Coordinator and instructor. We discuss his journey into the fire service, respondin...

John Doolittle - Episode 739

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Doolittle is a former Navy SEAL Captain, Chief Revenue Officer for KAATSU and a public speaker. We discuss his journey into the Navy, the power o...

Ben Bergeron - Episode 738

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Bergeron is an author, podcaster and one of the world's most successful Crossfit coaches. We discuss his early life, coaching the youth athlete, h...

Kegan Gill - Episode 737

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kegan Gill is and F-18 fighter pilot and the only man to survive an ejection at the speed of sound. We discuss his journey into aviation, entering the...

Whitney Lindsay - Episode 736

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Lindsay is a former Army helicopter pilot and wildland firefighter. We discuss her journey into the military, training standards and safety, o...

Chris Hauth - Episode 735

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hauth is a world renowned endurance athlete, coach and podcaster. We discuss his shared childhood between Germany and America, physical educatio...

Brandt McCartney - Episode 734

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brandt McCartney is a Gold Star sibling, brain health advocate and the man behind The 38 Challenge. We discuss the impact his older brother Cpt. Matth...

Kent Stanway - Episode 733

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Stanway is the only member of the Canadian Armed Forces to transition from Search and Rescue Technician to Pilot. We discuss childhood bullying, ...

Dr Lori Moore-Merrell - Episode 732

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Lori Moore-Merrell is a former firefighter/paramedic, Chief Executive of Research and Data Analytics for the IAFF and the current US Fire Administr...

Christian Meyers - Episode 731

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Meyers is an Air Force veteran and the co-host of the MEDEVAC Podacast. We discuss his journey into the military, the role of a Special Miss...