Behind The Shield
Episodes
Pat Kenny II - Episode 676
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Kenny is a retired Illinois Fire Chief, public speaker and the author of "Taking the Cape Off". In this second conversation, we discuss the mental...
Laura Kunces - Episode 675
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kunces is a Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist and a member of the Thorne team. We discuss her journey into nutrition, hospital food, m...
Danny Pritchard - Episode 674
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Pritchard is a Green Beret and Tier One operator veteran and a member of the Human Performance Project. We discuss the power of mentorship, his ...
Erik Stolhanske - Episode 673
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Stolhanske is an actor, producer and member of the Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe. We discuss his childhood amputation, overcoming adversity, the sp...
Shauna Dukes - Episode 672
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shauna Dukes is an author, nutritional coach and the mother of Trucker Dukes. We discuss her early life, wanderlust, her journey to Hawaii, motherhood...
Gary Sanders - Episode 671
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judge Gary Sanders is a judge in the Fifth Circuit Court in Florida. He is also known as one of the fairest and most compassionate justices in Marion ...
Lee Phillips - Episode 670
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Phillips is a London firefighter, tactical athlete and model. We discuss his childhood in Wales, his journey into the fire service, protecting the...
Dan Bornstein - Episode 669
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Bornstein is a former volunteer firefighter, Health and Performance professor at the Citadel and Chair of the US National Physical Activity Plan. ...
Ted Dreaver - Episode 668
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dreaver is a former construction manager and the co-founder of Iron Legion Athletics. We discuss his journey into construction, mental health, fin...
Shaun Taylor - Episode 667
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Taylor is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Pathfinder and one of the founding members of their Tier One unit JTF-2. We discuss his journey into ...
Mike Tanzer - Episode 666
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Tanzer is a former firefighter/paramedic and a 20 year veteran in emergency medicine. We discuss his journey into EMS, violence in Boston, his bu...
Brian Bushway - Episode 665
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Bushway has been described as "probably the world's best completely bind mountain biker". In this incredible conversation we discuss losing hi...
Billy Cushing - Episode 664
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Cushing is a veteran law enforcement officer, K9 handler and Medal of Valor recipient. We discuss his journey into policing, working with his K9...
Ernest Emerson II - Episode 663
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ernest Emerson is a lifelong martial artist, teacher, author and the founder of Emerson Knives. In this second conversation we discuss his new book, "...
Carolyn Carroll - Episode 662
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Col. Carolyn Carroll is a 30 year veteran Army helicopter pilot and instructor. We discuss her journey into the military, overcoming prejudice, flying...
Steve Farina - Episode 661
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Farina is a veteran Canadian firefighter, mental health advocate and one of the men behind The BC Firefighter's Resiliency Program. We discuss h...
Sara Wilkinson II - Episode 660
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Wilkinson is a Crossfit athlete, mental health advocate and the widow of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson. In this second interview we discuss navigating...
Sean Chuma - Episode 659
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Chuma is one of the world's top BASE Jumpers and a member of the Human Performance Project team. We discuss his childhood athletics, his journey ...
Ashley Cummins - Episode 658
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Cummins is a retired veteran law enforcement officer, MMA fighter and one of the founders of OTX Tactical. We discuss her journey into martial ...
Doc Pete Chambers - Episode 657
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doc Pete Chambers is a Green Beret veteran, physician, cowboy and the man behind Full Spectrum American. We discuss his father's immigration story, Do...
Annette Verpillot - Episode 656
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Annette Verpillot is a Canadian entrepreneur, therapist, public speaker, and internationally recognized Posture Specialist. We discuss the injuries th...
Pete Wakefield - Episode 655
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Wakefield is a veteran British firefighter, athlete, coach and the host of The Firefighters Podcast. We discuss his journey into the fire brigade...
Bill Denehan - Episode 654
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Denehan has spent over 35 years in aviation, flying helicopters for the military, fire and EMS. We discuss his journey into the Army, flying for ...
Clayton Lindley - Episode 653
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Lindley is a professional scooter rider, base jumper, skydiver and member of the Human Performance Project. We discuss his journey into extrem...
Toby Harkins - Episode 652
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Harkins is a College Athletic Trainer, martial artist and the founder of Fifith Hand Jiu jitsu. We discuss his journey into sports medicine, trai...
Dean Lister - Episode 651
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Lister is a veteran jiu jitsu competitor, MMA fighter, co-founder of Victory MMA and a member of the Echelon Front family. We discuss his early l...
Leah Barto - Episode 650
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leah is a gym owner, strength and conditioning coach, birth doula and the online program director for BIRTHFIT. We discuss her journey into Crossfit, ...
Jonny Garrett - Episode 649
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Garrett is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of William Wood Watches. We discuss his grandfather's service in the British Fire Bri...
Scott Mann - Episode 648
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LTC Scott Mann is a Green Beret veteran, author and one of the men behind Task Force Pineapple. We discuss his journey into the military, rooftop lead...
Russell Foster - Episode 647
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Foster is a neuroscientist, professor, author and a pioneer in the world of circadian rhythms and sleep. We discuss his journey into chronobio...
Nichole Scaraglino - Episode 646
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nichole Scaraglino is an artist and member of the Black Rifle Coffee family. We discuss her journey into the fashion industry, her powerful 9/11 story...
Kevin Holtry - Episode 645
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Holtry is a veteran Boise Police Officer, SWAT operator, undercover officer and adaptive athlete. We discuss his journey into policing, the war ...
Ethan Suplee II - Episode 644
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Suplee is an actor, athlete and the host of the "American Glutton Podcast". In this second interview we discuss the impact of lockdown on the Na...
Anthony Gillan - Episode 643
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Gillan is a Scottish immigrant, US Recon Marine and veteran Florida firefighter. We discuss his childhood in Scotland, his journey into the mi...
Sheena Sharapata - Episode 642
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sheena Sharapata is a former High School soccer athlete, TBI survivor and advocate. We discuss her athletic journey, the concussions that cut her socc...
Brendan Hynes - Episode 641
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Hynes is a Canadian Special Forces veteran, who spent a majority of his career as a breacher and IED expert. We discuss his journey into the m...
Kenneth Panagiotakos - Episode 640
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth Panagiotakos is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt and the owner of BJJ Swamp Academy in Gainesville, Florida. We discuss his childhood in the P...
Will Jimeno - Episode 639
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Jimeno is a retired law enforcement officer, author, speaker and was the last remaining survivor pulled from the World Trade Center collapse alon...
Rudy Reyes - Episode 638
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Reyes is a Recon Marine, martial artist, actor and television personality. We discuss his turbulent childhood, the importance of mentorship, his ...
Jeff Denholm - Episode 637
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Denholm is an extreme athlete, entrepreneur and the man behind Strong Water. We discuss his journey into deep sea fishing, the accident that took...
Ray Murphy - Episode 636
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Murphy is a Marine, BASE jumper, Canine trainer and the founder of Warriors Healing Network. We discuss his journey into the military, Operation D...
Shane Taylor - Episode 635
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Taylor is an actor, ambassador and the man who portrayed Army Medic Doc Roe in "Band of Brothers". We discuss his journey into drama, Captain Da...
Jake Hastings - Episode 634
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Hastings is a former Air Force mental health counselor, park ranger, ski patroller and firefighter. We discuss growing up with a special needs br...
Marjorie Lloyd - Episode 633
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marjorie Lloyd is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has worked with collegiate athletes, pediatrics and tier one operators. We discuss her journey into...
Marcus Capone - Episode 632
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Capone is a former Tier 1 Navy SEAL and the founder of "Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions". We discuss his journey into the Navy, TBIs and...
Rob Bilott - Episode 631
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Bilott is a veteran Environmental Litigator and the lawyer portrayed by Mark Ruffalo in the movie Dark Waters. We discuss his journey into law, na...
Marc (Tacticoull) - Episode 630
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc is a veteran law enforcement officer who has served in multiple specialty roles including the Gang Unit and SWAT. We discuss incident that sent h...
Bassel Ibrahim - Episode 629
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bassel Ibrahim is a veteran firefighter, Florida Smoke Diver and a member of the Proactive Rescue Operations team. We discuss his childhood in the Ivo...
Michael Easter - Episode 628
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Easter is a journalist, professor and the author of "The Comfort Crisis". We discuss his journey into writing, the metamorphosis of the magazi...
Chelsea Burkart - Episode 627
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Burkart is a Performance Dietitian for some of the country's most elite warfighters, working to optimize combat readiness, health, and career ...
Mohammad Wali Tasleem - Episode 626
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammad Wali Tasleem is a former Afghan Special Forces Company Commander and a member of the Black Rifle Coffee Company team. We discuss his family's...
Owen Valuch - Episode 625
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Valuch is a veteran firefighter, athlete and Crossfit Medical Operations Team member and who was diagnosed with Lymphoma late last year. In thi...
Kelly Starrett - Episode 624
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Kelly Starrett is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, the author of the Supple Leopard books and the co-founder of The Ready State. We discuss the import...
Jake Clark II - Episode 623
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Clark worked for the Secret Service, FBI and LAPD before founding "Save A Warrior". In this second interview we discuss his own healing journey, ...
Tim Kennedy IV - Episode 622
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kennedy is an Army Green Beret, the founder of Sheepdog Response, author and martial artist. In this fourth interview we discuss his work with "Sa...
Jason Khalipa - Episode 621
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Khalipa is a former Crossfit Games champion, author and the founder of NCFIT. We discuss Sandlot Jax, jiujitsu and fitness, his journey into Cro...
Pablo Gener - Episode 620
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pablo Gener is a Florida firefighter and the co-founder of Build Your Culture. We discuss his family's immigration story, toxic relationships, his jou...
Carmen Ordonez - Episode 619
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen Ordonez is a TV host, lifestyle expert and the widow of Miami firefighter Fernando Ordonez. We discuss their parents' immigration stories, thei...
Dean Stott - Episode 618
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Stott is a former Special Boat Service operator, contractor, author and mental health advocate. We discuss his journey into the British military,...
Kevin Atlas - Episode 617
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Atlas is a former NCAA Division One athlete, author and speaker. We discuss his near death experience at birth, childhood as a congenital ampute...
Keelin Darby - Episode 616
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keelin Darby is an Alabama law enforcement officer and the wife of Ben Darby; the Huntsville police officer who is currently sitting in a prison on a ...
Nick Wilson - Episode 615
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Wilson is a retired police officer and the man behind "The Resiliency Project". We discuss his journey into policing, the San Bernardino attack, ...
Matt Dawson - Episode 614
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Dawson is a finance manager, explorer and the man behind Dawson's Peak. We discuss the career that ended his football journey, the world of finan...
Brandon Dreiman - Episode 613
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Dreiman is a veteran Indianapolis firefighter, attorney and peer support leader. We discuss his unique journey into the fire service, colour v...
Shay Eskew - Episode 612
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shay Eskew is a burn injured survivor, elite Ironman triathlete, author and proud father. We discuss his near fatal burns at aged 8, the physical and ...
Justin Melnick - Episode 611
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Melnick is an actor, stuntman and plays k9 handler "Brock' on the TV show "SEAL Team". We discuss the nightclub industry, combat photography, h...
Bridget Truxillo - Episode 610
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Truxillo is a former police officer, practicing lawyer and founder of My Protective Wellness. We discuss her journey into policing, SWAT Round...
Nick Smith - Episode 609
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Smith is a Military Police veteran responsible for investigating war crimes. We discuss his journey into policing, the London terror attacks, lif...
Cliff Walker - Episode 608
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Walker is a Navy Veteran, retired Federal firefighter and the founder of USS Battle Series. We discuss lifeguarding, his journey into the fire s...
Dan Grunfeld - Episode 607
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Grunfeld is a former professional Basketball player and the son of NBA legend, Ernie Grunfeld. We discuss how his grandmother escaped Auschwitz, h...
Chris "Douggs" McDougall - Episode 606
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher "Douggs" McDougall is a world record holding, world champion BASE jumper and skydiver. We discuss his childhood in Australia, working on o...
Chris Jacobson - Episode 605
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Jacobson is a 30 year law enforcement veteran and the creator of Operation Enduring Warrior's Task Force Sentinel. We discuss his journey into p...
Tyr Symank - Episode 604
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyr Symank, whose pen name is Charlie Martel, is a Army Special Forces Medic and part of the Black Rifle Coffee team. We discuss the ripple effect of ...
Jason Earle - Episode 603
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Earle is a former Wall Street stockbroker and the founder of "Got Mold". We discuss his childhood illness, chasing material happiness, enlighten...
RJ Casey - Episode 602
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RJ Casey has held numerous roles including as an Army Special Forces Medic, Air Force Pararescueman, Physician's Assistant and Stuntman. We discuss hi...
David Vaux - Episode 601
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Vaux is a retired London firefighter and a practicing Osteopath. We discuss his journey into the fire service, fitness standards, the physical a...
Nick Hall - Episode 600
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hall was 8 years old when a murderer invaded his family's home. Through a tragic miscommunication, his mother shot by a police sniper after being...
Danny O'Connor - Episode 599
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Boy O'Connor is the co-founder of House of Pain and the founder of The Outsiders House. We discuss his early life, his journey into Hip Hop, fam...
Dan John - Episode 598
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan John is an elite athlete, author and revered strength and conditioning coach. We discuss the impact of war on his family, training the youth athle...
Dorith Mous - Episode 597
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dorith Mous is a Dutch model, photographer and filmmaker. We discuss her journey into the fashion industry, the impact of social media on our youth, t...
Dustin Osborne - Episode 596
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Osborne is a veteran Australian police officer and Tactical First Aid instructor. We discuss his journey into law enforcement, knife crime, gun...
Mike Dugan - Episode 595
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Dugan is a retired FDNY firefighter, podcast host and speaker. We discuss the impact of WWII on his family, his journey into the fire service, th...
Alex Racey - Episode 594
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Racey is a veteran of the Army's most elite unit and a human performance coach. We discuss his journey into the military, training the tactical a...
Scott McElroy - Episode 593
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott McElroy is a law enforcement veteran, martial artist, stuntman and circus strongman. We discuss his journey into policing, entering the movie wo...
Steven Nisbet - Episode 592
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Nisbet is a veteran of Air Force Pararescue's Tier One unit and the co-founder of the non-profit Shields and Stripes. We discuss his journey in...
Spencer Thomas - Episode 591
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Thomas is a former football athlete turned stunt performer and John Cena's stunt double. We discuss growing up around athletics, moving to LA,...
John Saporsky - Episode 590
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Saporsky is a military college graduate, retired law enforcement officer and the man behind Law Enforcement Connect. We discuss his journey into ...
Flora Kasy - Episode 589
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flora Kasy is a firefighter for Kalifi County Fire and Rescue Department in Kenya. We discuss her journey into the fire service, the impact of the pan...
Jason McCarthy II - Episode 588
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason McCarthy is a former Green Beret, author and the co-founder of GORUCK. In this second conversation, we discuss the humanist lens of the Ukraine ...
Susan Lopez - Episode 587
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Lopez is an Army veteran, military spouse and the woman behind "Tactical Dietitian". We discuss her journey into nutrition, school food, leader...
Panayioti Yannitsos - Episode 586
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panayioti Yannitsos is a filmmaker and the man behind the documentaries Freedom Besieged and Florian's Knights. We discuss his childhood visits to Gre...
Norman Penny - Episode 585
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Norman Penny spent three decades in the Canadian military, initially in the Army and then as a Search and Rescue Technician for the Air Force. We disc...
Brock Bevell - Episode 584
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brock Bevell is a retired law enforcement officer and the man behind the "Chase the Vase" Podcast. We discuss the impact of childhood trauma, his jour...
Rising Warrior - Episode 583
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Davis, Sean Lazio and John Perez are military veterans and members of The Rising Warrior team. We discuss their own journeys into the military, ...
Tyler Carroll - Episode 582
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Carroll is an Army Medic veteran, Texan firefighter and co-founder of Dead Reckoning Collective, Tyler Carroll. We discuss growing up in Austin,...
Ben Patrick - Episode 581
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Patrick is a basketball athlete and the creator of the "Knees over toes program" ATG. We discuss how we are injuring our youth athletes, his own k...
Will Ayres - Episode 580
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Ayres is a firearms instructor, Regional Director for 5.11 and the host of their podcast "Call to Service". We discuss training youth gun safety,...
Julien Pineau V - Episode 579
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julien Pineau is a movement specialist, philosopher and the founder of Strongfit. In this fifth conversation, we discuss lactate as a stress marker, t...
BC Sanders - Episode 578
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BC Sanders is a veteran Gang Unit officer and author for Skillset Magazine. We discuss the straight edge culture, his journey into law enforcement, th...
Dr EJ Caterson - Episode 577
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr EJ Caterson began his career as a firefighter/EMT and is now a renowned plastic surgeon. We discuss his journey into medicine, the powerful story t...