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