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S1E55 War Abroad, War Within: Army Vet & IL Cop Mike Alvis Tells All | BTD Ep.55
On this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, I sit down with Mike Alvis—Army veteran and Illinois police officer—to talk about a life shaped by service both overseas and here at home.Mike shares his…
S1E54 Healing Trauma & Strengthening Relationships | First Response Therapy with Jessica Galvan| BTD Ep.54
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Galvan, owner of First Response Therapy in New Lenox and wife of a firefighter, to talk about mental health in the first responder world and beyond. We dive…
S1E53 Inside the Chicago Fire Department with Lt. Pat McCauley | The McCarthy Brigade Story | BTD Ep. 53
In this episode, we sit down with retired Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Pat McCauley to explore a life dedicated to service, both on and off the fireground. Pat shares stories from his 30 plus…
S1E52 The Files They Don’t Want Released, Civil Unrest & Political Corruption (Podcast Update | BTD Ep. 52
Today’s short episode is a check‑in and a challenge: I update you on the show, talk about a sponsor opportunity, and dive into Epstein, civil unrest, and political corruption. Couldn’t do any of this…
S1E51 From Addiction to Chicago Fire Department Chaplain: The Redemption of Father Ryan Brady | BTD Ep. 51
He was a South Side Chicago kid battling addiction and losing control of his life. Today, he’s Father Ryan Brady, a chaplain serving alongside the Chicago Fire Department and guiding others through…
S1E50 Real Police Stories: K9, Near-Death Calls & Investigations with Gerald Vetters Real Police Stories: K9, Near-Death Calls & Investigations with Gerald Vetters | BTD Ep. 50
In this episode, we sit down with Gerald “Gerry” Vetters, a Navy veteran and retired Division Chief of Investigations from the Oak Lawn Police Department. Gerry opens up about his journey from…
S1E49 Jason Yerkovich on Mental Health, Resilience & Carrying the Fire | Beyond The Dispatch Ep. 49
Sat down with Jason Yerkovich, author of Carrying the Fire, for a real conversation about mental health, resilience, and what it takes to keep going when life hits hard.We dive into his book, the…
S1E48 Ken Tworek — Medal of Valor Cop Turned Therapist Helping First Responders Heal | BTD Ep. 48
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, I sit down with Ken Tworek — retired police officer, Medal of Valor recipient, licensed social worker, and founder of Three Block Solutions.Ken opens up about…
S1E47 Unsolved: The Tinley Park 5 | Charlie Minn on the 2008 Lane Bryant Murders | BTD Ep. 47
In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Charlie Minn to discuss the 2008 Lane Bryant shooting in Tinley Park, Illinois, where five women were tragically murdered in a suburban retail…
S1E46 Line-of-Duty Police Shooting: A Flight Medic’s Perspective | Tony Smith | BTD Ep. 46
There was a blood trail from the ambulance bay into the ER.Tony Smith is a former firefighter/paramedic who transitioned into flight medicine — and he was the critical care medic responsible for…
S1E45 Osama Bin Laden, Roberts Ridge & The First Armed Predator Strike | Col. Scott Swanson | BTD Ep. 45
He saw Bin Laden before 9/11.He pulled the trigger on the first Hellfire ever fired from a drone in combat.Colonel Scott Swanson spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force — from flying Pave Hawks in…
Project Fire Buddies Gala | Firefighters Building Lifelong Bonds With Kids | BTD Ep. 44
We went live during the Project Fire Buddies Gala setup to capture the heart of the mission before the doors even opened. This episode features conversations with the people who help make Project…
Beyond the Dispatch: If This Helps One Person, It Was Worth It | BTD Ep. 01 – Reloaded
This wasn’t about starting a podcast.It was about helping people before it was too late.One year ago, two first responders sat down with no roadmap, no audience, and no sponsors — just a shared…
S1E43 Chicago PD to Clinical Psychologist: Trauma, PTSD, and Healing for First Responders | BTD Ep. 43
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Steiner, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of First Responders Wellness Center. Carrie spent 13 years with the Chicago…
S1E42 From Local Policing to the El Chapo Investigation | Mario Elias’ Story | BTD Ep. 42
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Mario Elias, a retired law enforcement veteran with 30 years of service at the Elgin Police Department.For 20 of those years, Mario served as…
S1E41 Behind the Badge: K9 Tambo, Explosive Detection, and a Handler’s Bond | BTD Ep. 41
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Chris Bingham, the handler and partner of retired explosive detection K9 Tambo.Chris shares what it truly means to work alongside a K9 at the…
S1E40 A Mother’s Perspective: My Son Was Shot in the Line of Duty | Beyond The Dispatch
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, Dom’s mom, Connie, joins us for one of the most personal conversations we’ve ever had on the show.We talk about Dom’s childhood, his decision to join the U.S.…
S1E39 Personal Training, Hormones & Nervous System Health | Linnea Lones (Just Lift Fitness)| BTD Ep. 39
In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Linnea Lones, co-owner of Just Lift Fitness, a personal training studio in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, built around long-term health,…
S1E26 *Reloaded Dennis Pishock: Firefighter & Cop on PTSD, Peer Support, Brotherhood, and Resilience
Firefighter. Cop. Survivor.Dennis Pishock has carried the weight of two uniforms and the scars that come with them. From 18 years in the fire service to his current role in law enforcement, he knows…
S1E38 Retired DEA Supervisor Pat Bagley | 28 Years Undercover, 9/11, Chicago, Bangkok & Global Drug Wars| BTD Ep. 38
Retired DEA Group Supervisor Pat Bagley spent 28 years inside the world of federal drug enforcement — a career that took him from New York during 9/11, to the streets of Chicago, and deep into…
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