Episodes

Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is co-founder and Chief Psychologist for Stella, (stellacenter.com) a leading, trusted authority on innovative trauma treatments and lead Psychological Advisor for MagnusWorx, a cutting edge app. “Doc” Shauna Springer is the best-selling author of three books and widely considered a world expert on trauma response with her book RELENTLESS COURAGE, described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our...

Join Lynn “Sherpa” Westover who served 12 years as an Infantryman, Force Reconnaissance Team Leader, and Scout Sniper in the Marine Corps. Lynn spent three months in Afghanistan unarmed and embedded, teaching Insider Threat Situational Awareness, and taught human behavior pattern recognition to members of the Special Operations Communities such as NSW, SEAL Teams, and Special Forces. Lynn is a highly sought-after trainer for first responders. HTMBPR is a science-based predictive analysis and pro...

“Iron Sharpened Leadership” comes to life in today’s program with author and warrior John Gronski, former US Army Major General (ret) and leadership consultant. His compelling and rarely-told story about recruiting for the first Iraq Police force to prepare for the US transition out of the country became the lesson of a lifetime. 2003-2007 were some of the deadliest years of the Iraq war with over 899 US troops lost by the end of 2007. John shares his Iraq experience based on real-life lessons f...

“Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire” says today’s guest Brad McClain. Join us for an engaging discussion on how “an emergence” mindset in daily practice can support a healthier image of ourselves and safeguard our identity. Learn how to “flip the switch” on your mental routine with new ideas and approaches from expert Brad McClain from his book, Designing Transformative Experiences, to build critical thinking skills for life. Boost self confidence for peak performance by increasing self awarene...

Join us for an intimate, challenging, yet inspirational conversation with Dan and Mike, retired police officers and United States Marine Corps veterans. Dan and Mike served on the Gloucester County Swat Team. They were awarded the Medal of Honor and Lifesaving with Valor for their actions and the actions of their team during a critical incident in January 2019. Since then, Dan and Mike have both medically retired due to trauma experienced in performing their duties as Police Officers. During the...

Join us today as we share insights on a courageous career and becoming part of the solution. Maybe community leaders and politicians should listen to the people working to make a difference, like Lt. John Baysinger. Lt. Baysinger served as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Supervisor, Swat Team Operator/Swat Team Leader, and SWAT Team Commander with involvement in multiple police action shootings and over 250 SWAT operations with the FBI and ATF. Lt. Baysinger is a certified Senior Instructor by the Indi...

Steve Stoops has worn many uniforms in service to our Nation. Join us today as he shares his experiences from around the globe in the military and in law enforcement.

Surviving Criminal Suppression, along with undercover narcotics, with over 200 high risk warrants for SWAT is no small endeavor. Learn how to succeed under threat, under stress and under fire in today's show with John Eubank, a seasoned professional and training instructor for law enforcement and FBI NA Graduate. Join us for an in-depth interview as the tables turn on the investigator. Learn how to survive what happens next?

Millennials are currently the largest cohort (35%) in the work force. Law enforcement leaders must determine how millennials and post -millennials differ from past generations and adapt their talent development efforts, leadership styles, policies, and systems accordingly. Join Chris Eklund, an Exercise Physiologist, Training Coordinator and Team Leader with over 21 years in public safety across patrol, narcotics and full time SWAT for insights on bringing the “why” generation through a new era ...

Dustin Konkal is a 19-year veteran fire fighter/paramedic turned visionary leader for one of the largest populated cities in South Florida. Having received special commendations and named fireman of the year in 2015, Dustin currently serves as a Battalion Chief. In 2013 his vision for a SWAT medic program became a reality when he developed and implemented the first program of its kind. As the SWAT Medic Team Leader and instructor, he manages all aspects of the medical program that serves police ...

The FBI has divided its investigations into a number of programs, such as domestic and international terrorism, foreign counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime/drugs, white-collar crime, violent crimes and major offenders. Join us today for an in-depth discussion on one Special Agents view of the evolving FBI world and his experiences for more than 25 years across violent crimes, recruiting and now as VP, Global Security, Crime Prevention Division at TD...

With 26 years as a leading Criminal Justice Professional from 24 years on Patrol, Specialty Division, Detective Criminal Investigations/Homicide and Narcotics to 22 years on SWAT; 17 of those years as a Team Leader, Explosive's Breacher and Shield Operator, Chris Frazier has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. The recipient of 3 Meritorious Service Awards and 2 time recipient of the Distinguished Service Award as well as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year continues to pave the way for an ongoi...

On the Quick Response Force for former Vice President, Mike Pence, Mark Redlich also provided dignitary protection for former President of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto, former Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, the 14th Dalai Lama, former Governor, Jerry Brown, the Sacramento Mayor and Hometown Hero, Alek Skarlatos. Join us to learn how Mark’s career almost derailed after an unexpected life-threatening incident along with related real-life stories from his podcast with Kyle Shoberg on SHOTS FIRED Pa...

How does a normal day in the life of a peace keeper derail when the challenges to success are your own thoughts and beliefs. Undersheriff/SWAT Commander - Flathead County Sheriff's Office and a lifelong LEO with a military background, Wayne DuBois shares insights and experiences from over 23 years in the field including high risk warrant services, barricaded suspects, armed suicidal subjects, and hostage situations to name a few of the subjects he'll reflect on in today's program. Today's episod...

Today’s show features a cutting edge mobile app MAGNUSWORX.com, an anonymous wellbeing app to enhance and help save lives across law enforcement/public safety. Jeff Kingsfield, Chief Data Analyst, National Command & Staff College (NCSC) and owner RippleWorx, Inc., focuses on mindset, resilience and wellbeing as it impacts peak performance, especially athletes and law enforcement. Magnusworx is data driven life saving technology at your fingertips, using your cognitive and biometric data for feed...

Effective Combatives secrets for survival and safety features Jay Wadsworth, a 20+-year police veteran, use-of-force expert and defensive tactics instructor with a unique education, personal work history and unique set of skills. He is a trained mixed-martial artist with a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu among other MMA skills. He brings his perspective and talents to Law Enforcement/Public Safety Tactical Operators as a top tier NYTOA instructor.

65-73% of Officers believe their coping mechanisms are only slightly or not at all effective. In an age of chaos and an era that intensely, almost violently, rejects structure; the impacts on police officers is an increasingly challenging job that can push anyone to their limits. Police stress has been categorized as traumatic or routine stress. Stress is determined by both frequency and impact on Officer wellbeing. Difficult arrests may feel routine at some point, while one critical incident ca...

With violent encounters on the rise for officers today, Kyle Shoberg's Podcast SHOTS FIRED is a complement to his LEO program designed to provide law enforcement with skills needed to survive a critical incident relating to an officer involved shooting as well as being able to prepare for such an encounter mentally and physically. Today, Kyle helps us engage in a discussion on good leadership and proper tactics as learned through his relatable real-life experiences and SHOTS FIRED guests.

Erik N. Eltz was hired as a police officer in 2003 in New York State. He’s taken assignments with Anti-Crime Units focused on addressing gun violence and spent over 12 years as a SWAT Operator starting as the primary mechanical breacher and eventually rose to the position of Assistant Team Commander. Erik attended FBI Firearms, FBI SWAT, FBI Carbine and FBI Street Survival prior to starting his instructor journey in 2011 which brings him here today to share his amazing survival journey with us.

Matthew Werner, Navy Special Warfare Operator (retired) and #1 Best Selling Author Cathy Greenberg, join forces to kick off “Strategies for Turbulent Times - A Plan For The Unknown”. Learn how two masters, one from our nations “tip of the spear“ military, and one from global consulting/media help you and your team find answers to avoid derailers in life or work following on the successes of their respective careers.