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Outward Bound
June 10, 2022

Outward Bound USAis the leading provider of outdoor education programs that allow young people to explore their personal potential, since 1962. Ben Fickett was the Director of Admissions for Colorado Outward Bound School, and we talk to him about how he

Standard ReIssue: The Senior Man
June 03, 2022

Were going to back to January 2021 when Cody McGinnis came on our show and discussed what it means to be the Senior Man and the responsibilities that come with the position.

Intentional Fatherhood
May 27, 2022

We have to stay in the moment when parenting our children. Raising kids goes by fast, so its important to be intentional with our time surrounding them. Brandon Douglas, a StandardPatreonmember, talks about an experience of his when he realized he need

Spread Too Thin
May 18, 2022

Is being a firefighter what you thought it would be? And for those not in the fire service, what do you think the fire departments responsibilities are as a taxpaying citizen? We love this job, but are we getting spread too thin?Sneak Peak Wednesday! L

Rock And Film
May 14, 2022

Chris Alstrin is a film director and cinematographer who has worked for such brands as Disney, Nike, National Geographic, and Red Bull. We talk about climbing and what its like to be on film sets like Free Solo and how storytelling through a lens becam

SMOKE DIVING
May 02, 2022

Julian Serrano is a firefighter with Palm Beach County (FL) Fire Rescue. He founded Prepared To Fight Fire and is a Florida Smoke Diver. We discuss mentorship, mindset, and the Leadville 100 Ultramara

Recruit Ready
April 17, 2022

What makes a good instructor, coach, mentor, or teacher? It starts with leading out front. Matt Chan is back to discuss his new role as a fire academy instructor.

Current Events 4.5.22
April 05, 2022

Drunk in command, puma rescues, and dick weights...that's what's currently going on in public safety news!

Fire Wives
March 20, 2022

Kate Stalowy and Cherie Chan join us to talk about relationships and marriage. We discuss what it's like to be married to a firefighter, including the challenges of the schedule and the stresses that

Professional Perspective
March 08, 2022

Matt Jones played professional baseball for seven years, spending time as a catcher in the Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, and Angels organizations. He played as high as AAA and retired in 2021. Matt now own