Badge to the Bone

Badge to the Bone

Denny and Al, Badge to the Bone

Episodes 59
Avg. Duration 1h 9m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.7 (14)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Badge to the Bone podcast is intent on bringing mental wellness and resiliency to the forefront of first responder discussions while addressing important issues facing public safety professions. Hosted by Denny and Al, with over 60 years combined public safety experience along with appearances from public safety professionals. We cover serious topics with a side of old fashioned “cop humor,” and antics. Email us at [email protected] Any views expressed during our episodes are strictly those of our hosts and guests and do not represent any specific agency or department.

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Recent Episodes

S5E9 S5, Episode 9, "Truly" Outstanding Perspective

Dec 15, 2025 1h 41m

Badge to the Bone speaks with Mo who shares his harrowing journey from Iraq to the United States, detailing his experiences growing up in a war-torn country, the trauma of witnessing violence as a…

S5E8 S5, Episode 8, A Long Break with Much to Unpack

Nov 11, 2025 43m

Denny and Al are back after an unintended and extended break. A lot has happened since the last episode, and Badge to the Bone attempts to unpack much that has happened while addressing the stress it…

S5E7 S5, Episode 7, We Are Getting Some Attention

Aug 08, 2025 37m

Denny and Al have some discussion about recent attention drawn to the podcast. Reliable information has come forth that there are some agencies displeased with positions expressed on Badge to the…

S5E5 S5, Episode 6, Our 50th Episode!

Jun 23, 2025 1h 31m

Badge to the Bone releases their 50th Episode! Apologies for the delay, but we've been busy busy. Denny and Al are joined by Thor, Kari, Rick, and Greg to recap five seasons and celebrate the…

S5E5 S5, Episode 5, Sleep is the Gateway

May 27, 2025 56m

Badge to the Bone welcomes Jennifer Boileau to talk about her work instructing military and first responders in resiliency processes. Denny and Al focus specifically on Jennifer's outstanding…

S5E4 S5, Episode 4, Managing Your Stress

May 12, 2025 42m

Marine and Police veteran, national speaker, 5x author, and creator of The 10 Code Mindset Podcast, Scott Medelin joins Badge to the Bone. Scott talks with Denny and Al about challenges facing law…

S5E3 S5, Episode 3, Good to Be Back

Apr 28, 2025 1h 3m

Attorney Ken Good from Texas comes back on Badge to the Bone. Ken provides an update from his season two appearance regarding the assault on cash bail in Harris County Texas. Denny and Al also talk…

S5, Episode 2, Demystifying It All

Apr 14, 2025 1h 13m

Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and highly regarded news commentator Jimmy Gagliano joins Badge to the Bone for some outstanding discussion on today's law enforcement and its challenges. Jimmy…

S5E1 S5, Episode 1, Is Meat Lovers Pizza Heart Healthy?

Mar 31, 2025 50m

After a long break, Badge to the Bone is back for season 5. Denny talks about his recent medical emergency that delayed starting the season. A good reminder to assume nothing and pay attention to…

S4E9 S4, Episode 9, Season Wrap Up with Some Christmas Cheer

Dec 24, 2024 1h 8m

Thor joins Badge to the Bone again to close out the season with a little wrap up and some fun Christmas banter. Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie, and Denny can prove it! Badge to the Bone…

S4E8 S4, Episode 8, Treat Your People Like People!

Dec 23, 2024 1h 30m

Denny and Al talk with Jeanne Grubbs, widow of Cpl. Robert Wayne "Grubby," Grubbs. Cpl. Grubbs took his own life February 24th, 2021. Jeanne displays enormous resiliency in the wake of this tragedy.…

S4E7 S4, Episode 7, We're Gonna Keep it Light Today

Dec 02, 2024 1h

After a string of serious and heavy episodes, Denny and Al decide to lighten things up a bit. Greg Podolak returns and joins Badge to the Bone for some good humored wellness discussion while…

S4E6 S4, Episode 6, Lets Unpack a Little

Nov 25, 2024 54m

Denny and Al sit down to chat and unpack some baggage. They discuss some of the recent challenges impacting this season. Al opens up and talks about some personal struggles that have been weighing…

S4E5 S4, Episode 5, Part 2 of When the Agency Completely Fails You

Nov 11, 2024 1h 17m

The anxiously awaited part 2 of Josh's story. Josh continues telling his story about the events that left him with significant trauma and how his agency just tossed him away. A hard-hitting example…

S4E4 S4, Episode 4, When the Agency Completely Fails You

Oct 21, 2024 51m

Denny and Al speak with a former police officer who talks about multiple significantly traumatic events experienced at the onset of his career. His fatal shooting during field training, the response…

S4E3 S4, Episode 3, He Struck the Match

Sep 23, 2024 1h 10m

Denny and Al talk about their recent presentation at the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, First Responder Wellness Conference. They also provide their honest and unfiltered take on…

S4E6 S4, Episode 2, A Different Perspective, Long Overdue

Sep 09, 2024 1h 6m

Former city Police Officer Trish joins Badge to the Bone and provides a long overdue perspective of women and minorities in policing and navigating DEI. A thought-provoking conversation that…

S4E1 S4, Episode 1, From the Father of a Hero

Aug 27, 2024 1h 16m

Mark Wagner, father of fallen Wintergreen, VA Police Officer Mark Christopher Wagner II opens up season 4 on Badge to the Bone. Mark talks about great memories of his son, and discusses the…

S3E12 S3, Episode 12, We "Truly," have Fun Closing the Season

Jul 01, 2024 1h 43m

Denny and Al have some fun closing out the season with former guests Greg and Kari. Al tries a Truly beverage, Kari gives an update on a non-profit organization she has co-founded, and Greg gives…

S3E11 S3, Episode 11, You have too many web browsers open

Jun 17, 2024 1h 21m

Licensed therapist Beth Salmo joins Badge to the Bone for some great conversation on mental health services for first responders and military and what has driven her to focus on being a provider for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Badge to the Bone have?

Badge to the Bone has published 59 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

Is Badge to the Bone still active?

Badge to the Bone is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 9m.

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