Podcast Episodes

Ed Monroe (Murder in the Firehouse, Inmate Crews and Healing) - Episode 935

Episode 935

Ed Monroe is a veteran firefighter, speaker and soon to be author. He was first on scene after the horrific Murder/Suicide at LA County's Station 81 in 2021.

We discuss his journey into the fire serv…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Rachel Feinstein (Comedy, Firefighters and Family) - Episode 934

Episode 934

In her new hour standup special Big Guy, which premieres on Netflix May 21st, Comedian and Actor Rachel Feinstein invites us into her delightfully chaotic life as the wife of a firefighter, a mother,…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Darren Pallatina (Combat Engineer, Trauma and Growth) - Episode 933

Episode 933

Darren Pallatina is a British Military Veteran seving in both the Army and Navy. He deployed on multiple tours during the GWOT.

We discuss his journey into the military, the role of a Combat Engineer,…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Monica Fullerton (Military Families, Entrepreneurship and Community) - Episode 932

Episode 932

After marrying her high school sweetheart turned Air Force hubby, Monica Fullerton quickly learned that the military community was ripe with creators, makers and entrepreneurs. Many of her fellow spo…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Frank Wright - (Iwo Jima Marine Raider Veteran's story of combat, bayonets and mental health) - Episode 561

Frank Wright was one of the original Marine Raiders who fought on both Guam and Iwo Jima in WWII. We discuss his journey into the Marines, special forces selection, hand to hand combat, facing banzai…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Mark Pfeifer (Rope Rescue, Fitness and Firefighting) - Episode 931

Episode 931

Mark Pfeifer is a former Canadian soldier, firefighter and the founder of Ronin Rescue.

We discuss his journey into the military, his exposure to rope rescue, firefighter fitness, rope redundency, ca…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Sebastian Junger V (Death, Mortality and Faith) - Episode 930

Episode 930

For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while s…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Ben Jenkin (Parkour, Stunt Work and The Fall Guy) - Episode 929

Episode 929

Ben Jenkin is a Parkour champion, stuntman and most recently one of Ryan Gosling's stunt doubles in 'The Fall Guy'.

We discuss the daredevil influences in his childhood, finding Parkour, his journey i…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Dr Sara Jahnke III ( The Science Behind Shift Work and Disease) - Episode 928

Episode 928

Sara Jahnke is one of the most respected researchers in firefighter health. In this third conversation we focused solely on the acute and chronic impact of sleep deprivation and how more rest is impe…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Mick Southall (The Falklands War, Homecoming and Service) - Episode 927

Episode 927

MIck Southall was only 16 years old when he joined the Junior Paratrooper programme in the British Army. In 1982, at the age of 17, Mick volunteered to fight alongside his fellow Paras against the Ar…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago