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8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 23: The Voice Behind the Call with Frankie PekarekWhat happens when the first responder is the one answering the phone? 🚨📞In this episode of 8158: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with Frankie, a 911 dispatcher raised in a family of first responders. From growing up with a law enforcement father and EMT mother to becoming the calm voice during someone’s worst moment, Frankie shares the unseen sacrifices dispatchers carry every day. Frankie opens up about:💙 Growing up in a first responder family💙 Missing holidays, graduations, and adapting to service life💙 The traumatic 911 call involving a fatal accident that still...
2026-06-071h 25
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeOFF DUTY with Maisi and KatieWhat starts as two strangers meeting through TikTok… turns into cruises, life-changing friendships, EMT milestones, late-night support, DoorDashed comfort food, and proving that family isn’t always blood. 💙🚑On this 8158 Off Duty episode, Rico sits down with Maisi and Katie, two EMS professionals from opposite sides of the country whose friendship formed online and became something deeper — a chosen family built through shared struggles, career growth, grief, healing, and showing up for each other when life gets hard. In this episode, they talk about:✨ Meeting on TikTok and taking a cruise together as...
2026-06-051h 43
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 22: From Boardrooms to Bedside with Nurse Andrea LawWhat happens when success on paper no longer feels like purpose in your soul?In this powerful episode of 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, we sit down with Andrea Law—a nurse, mental health advocate, and voice for first responders—whose journey from corporate leadership to bedside care is anything but ordinary. Andrea opens up about her transition from serving as a COO at the Better Business Bureau to stepping into the demanding world of nursing—driven by a deeper calling to help people in their most vulnerable moments.But this conversation goes far...
2026-06-031h 07
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 22: From Boardrooms to Bedside with Nurse Andrew LawWhat happens when success on paper no longer feels like purpose in your soul?In this powerful episode of 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, we sit down with Andrea Law—a nurse, mental health advocate, and voice for first responders—whose journey from corporate leadership to bedside care is anything but ordinary. Andrea opens up about her transition from serving as a COO at the Better Business Bureau to stepping into the demanding world of nursing—driven by a deeper calling to help people in their most vulnerable moments.But this conversation goes far...
2026-05-311h 08
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 21: Fastest 4 Seconds with Jay DempseyWhat can happen in four seconds… can change everything.In this powerful episode of 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with retired Sergeant J. Packy Dempsey—a military veteran, former K-9 officer, and author of The Fastest Four Seconds. With over 25 years in law enforcement and service in the Alabama National Guard, Packy shares a story that is as intense as it is life-changing.From a legacy of military service to a career in law enforcement, Packy takes us deep into the moment that defined his life—a violent, split-second encounter where his K-9 partner...
2026-05-2456 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeREPUBLISH: Season 1, Episode 4: From Prison to Purpose: Mike Kern’s Journey of Redemption & ServiceDISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, and experiences shared in this episode belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the 8158 Podcast, its hosts, sponsors, or affiliates.The stories shared are based on personal experiences and perspectives. While every effort is made to present information responsibly, the podcast does not verify or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements made by guests.This content is provided for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be interpreted as factual claims, professional advice, or official...
2026-05-011h 088158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeREPUBLISH: Season 1, Episode 2: Holding On: Sarah Butler’s Journey Through Grief and ResilienceDISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, and experiences shared in this episode belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the 8158 Podcast, its hosts, sponsors, or affiliates.The stories shared are based on personal experiences and perspectives. While every effort is made to present information responsibly, the podcast does not verify or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements made by guests.This content is provided for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be interpreted as factual claims, professional advice, or official...
2026-05-0158 min8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeREPUBLISH: Season 1, Episode 1: Starting the Journey-Rico's StoryDISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, and experiences shared in this episode belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the 8158 Podcast, its hosts, sponsors, or affiliates.The stories shared are based on personal experiences and perspectives. While every effort is made to present information responsibly, the podcast does not verify or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements made by guests.This content is provided for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be interpreted as factual claims, professional advice, or official...
2026-05-0147 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeOff Duty with Anthony CraneIn this Off Duty episode of 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with returning guest Anthony Crane — better known as “The Mouth From the South” from Slightly Unhinged Radio — for an unfiltered conversation about life after trauma, finding purpose, and turning pain into something positive. What starts as stories about tequila in Mexico, Cuban cigars, cruise ship adventures, and promoting the radio station turns into a powerful discussion about community, mental health, and helping families displaced by tragedy. Anthony opens up about his past struggles, recovery journey, and how those experiences inspired him to launch a nonprofit fo...
2026-05-011h 25
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episdoe 17: The Gray Mind Shift with Michael GrayWhat happens when the job you love starts to break you?In this powerful episode of 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with paramedic and EMS educator Michael Gray to talk about the realities behind the badge—and the mental toll that often goes unseen.From working brutal 24–96 hour shifts to navigating high-call-volume systems during COVID, Michael shares what it feels like to hit that breaking point… and what it took to come back from it.This isn’t just a conversation about EMS—this is about identity, purpose, and learning h...
2026-04-261h 03
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 16: Carolina's Medic with Dusty SmithWhat starts as curiosity can turn into a lifetime of service… and a journey you never saw coming.In this episode of 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, we sit down with Michael “Dusty” Smith—a former sheriff’s deputy, paramedic, and lifelong first responder whose path began on a volunteer fire department in 1998 and evolved into a career filled with triumphs, setbacks, and powerful lessons.Dusty shares the raw reality behind the badge—from early days in fire and EMS, to law enforcement, to the moments that nearly ended his career… and the resilience that brought h...
2026-04-191h 05
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 11: QRFup OrganizationWhat happens when the people trained to save others are the ones who need saving?In this powerful episode of the 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with Rick Ramsay, co-founder of QRF (Quick Reactionary Force)—a groundbreaking mobile app created specifically to help veterans and first responders in crisis.After losing brothers to suicide during his time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, Rick made it his mission to build a solution that works differently than traditional systems. Th...
2026-03-1536 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 9: The Resilient Warrior with Michael MorganDisclaimer: This episode includes discussion of PTSD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other potentially triggering topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Episode Description (8158: Stories of Sacrifice)
You’re listening to 8158: Stories of Sacrifice — where we honor the bravery of first responders and the families who stand behind them. Real people, real stories, real heroes. This is 8158.
In this powerful episode, Rico sits down with Michael — a former police officer who served in both Atlanta and Suffolk County, New York — to unpack a life shaped by intensity, trauma, purpose, and hard-earned healing.
Michael opens up about...
2026-03-011h 26
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 8: Operation RJS with Tanya Stamos⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode discusses suicidal ideations and extreme content that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of 8158: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with Tanya Stamos — a U.S. Navy disabled veteran and the founder of Operation RJS, a nonprofit created in honor of her father, Richard James Stamos, a Vietnam combat veteran who passed away from lung cancer connected to his service.
Tanya shares what it was like growing up with a father quietly carrying the weight of war — including the moments that made it clear this wasn’t “just dr...
2026-02-2258 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeOff Duty with Jason Andrews8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice — Off Duty Series
When the uniform comes off, the real conversations begin.
In the first episode of our Off Duty series, we’re sitting down with Jason Andrews for an honest, unfiltered conversation about life outside the badge. This isn’t about calls, ranks, or resumes—it’s about who you are when the shift ends.
We talk about the weight first responders carry long after the sirens stop, how identity changes when the uniform isn’t on, and the things that don’t get discussed in roll call. It’s relaxed...
2026-02-061h 18
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeSeason 3, Episode 3: Day 1, Week 1: Billy’s Story of Survival After the BadgeDisclaimer: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and intense, potentially triggering content. Listener discretion is advised.
In this powerful episode of 8158: Stories of Sacrifice, Rico sits down with Billy — a U.S. Navy veteran (1988–1996), Desert Shield/Desert Storm era service member, and former law enforcement officer — for a raw conversation about identity, trauma, and what happens when the system turns its back on the people trying to do the job.
Billy shares pivotal moments from his time in the Navy, including high-stress operations and loss that followed him home. Later, after becoming a police officer at 48 years old, he found...
2026-01-181h 47
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: Christmas EpisodeTake a moment to slow down with us in this special Christmas bonus episode of the 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice. 💙🎙️
As we wrap up another powerful year of storytelling, Rico and BriAnn sit down together to reflect on the moments that shaped 2025 — the laughs, the tears, the courage, and the community that keeps this mission alive.
This episode is all heart.
No guests. No agenda.
Just gratitude, reflection, and a heartfelt message to every first responder, veteran, dispatcher, and family who carries the weight of service — especially during the holidays.
We’re taking a short two-week break for Christmas and New Year’s, an...
2025-12-2109 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS EPISODE: EOW Collin RoseToday, we honor Officer Collin James Rose — a beloved K-9 handler, loyal friend, and dedicated law-enforcement professional whose life of service continues to ripple through the world long after his End of Watch.
This episode walks through Collin’s story:
• his early passion for public service
• his remarkable work with K-9 partners Clyde and Wolverine
• the tragic night of November 22, 2016
• and the extraordinary legacy that rose from loss
We also highlight the Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation, created to continue Collin’s mission through scholarships, K-9 safety initiatives, fallen-officer family support, and community outreach.
Collin’s story is a powerful reminder that he...
2025-11-2315 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: Veterans Day: The Mission Never Ends🎧 Disclaimer Statement:
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This Veterans Day, we pause to...
2025-11-1108 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBonus: Cleveland’s Fallen Heroes: Ritter, Bartek, and FaheyDISCLAIMER:
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2025-11-0221 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 30: From the Ambulance to Advocacy- Dr Joy Hutchinson on First Responder Mental Health🎧 Disclaimer Statement (to be read or inserted at the start of each episode):
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2025-10-291h 44
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 29: From Trauma to Triumph: Isa’s Journey as a Florida EMT🎧 Disclaimer Statement (to be read or inserted at the start of each episode):
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2025-10-261h 44
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 28: Leadership, Legacy, and Law Enforcement: Sheriff Candidate Joe Danna⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-221h 53
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: Mississippi’s Fallen Heroes: Honoring Floyd, Moak, White & Durr⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-1913 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 27: From Jr. Olympian to Congress: The Journey of Monty Montanez⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
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In this episode of the 8158 Podcast: Stori...
2025-10-151h 11
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 26: From the “Wild Wild West” to Warriors Heart: Robb Watts’ Journey Through Fire, Trauma, and Redemption (part 2)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-121h 09
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 25: From the “Wild Wild West” to Warriors Heart: Robb Watts’ Journey Through Fire, Trauma, and Redemption (part 1)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-121h 06
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 24: From Bullied Teen to Fit Cop Coach: Justin Hesse on Turning Pain into PurposeDISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-081h 56
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 23: Maisi’s Story: Finding Purpose After Pain in the EMS WorldDISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-051h 51
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 22: Survivor’s Guilt, Suicide, and Second Chances | Buddy Lee DobbertteenDISCLAIMER:
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2025-10-011h 39
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 21: From Cav Scout to Cop: Sgt. Lewis on Service, Struggles & Mental HealthDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-281h 46
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 20: Miles for Mike: Turning Grief Into Purpose with Chris StephensDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-241h 31
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 19: From Military Police to Filmmaker: Kent Shelley & the Alpha Response Network Part 2DISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-211h 20
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 18: From Military Police to Filmmaker: Kent Shelley & the Alpha Response Network (Part 1)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-211h 20
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 17: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health, PTSD & Life Beyond the Uniform with Dr. Thalia NicholsonDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-171h 15
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 16: Part 2 From Rock Bottom to Record Breaker: Jason Andrews’ Journey of ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-141h 27
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 15: Part 1 From Rock Bottom to Record Breaker: Jason Andrews’ Journey of ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-141h 27
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: Never Forget: Unity, Sacrifice, and the Call for PeaceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-1110 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 14: From Navy Submarines to Project Hope EMS: Kent Meyer’s Story of Service, Struggle & ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-101h 36
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 13: From Ambush to Redemption: Devan’s Story of Military Service, Struggle, and StrengthDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-071h 19
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 12: From Fire Calls to First Kicks: Gretchen’s Journey Through EMS, Fire & MotherhoodDISCLAIMER:
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2025-09-031h 01
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 11: “When the Job Nearly Took Him: Kaegan’s Journey Through Trauma, Therapy & Survival (Part 2)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-311h 00
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 10: Buried Beneath the Calls: Kaegan’s Story of Burnout, Loss, and the Cost of Silence (Part 1)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-271h 03
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 9: “American Sheriff: Mark Lamb on Leadership, Legacy & Life After the BadgeDISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-241h 42
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 8: “Back to the Badge: Redemption, Recovery & ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-2054 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 7: From Chaos to Calling: Kristin’s Journey into ServiceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-171h 12
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 6: From Navy Medic to Tennessee FTO: Nate on Service, Resilience & Mental Health đź’™DISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-131h 52
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 5: Part 2: Behind the Headset, Beyond the Trauma — Emilee Landreth on Healing First RespondersDISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-121h 13
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 4: Beyond the Darkness: Understanding Trauma & Finding the LightDISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-061h 07
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 3: Surviving the Badge: Ronda’s Story of Service, Loss & ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-08-031h 07
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 2: Love, Loss & Living With PTSD: Libby’s Story of Strength After ServiceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-301h 36
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 1: Emilee Landreth: From 911 Dispatcher to First Responder Therapist — Healing the Ones Who ServeDISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-2758 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBonus: LIVE from the Lounge: A Conversation with Darryl – National Guard Veteran & AdvocateDISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-231h 05
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: From Survival to Living – Rico’s Next Chapter BeginsDISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-1608 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: From Prison to Purpose: Rico’s Journey to 81-58DISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-0951 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEND OF SEASON 1DISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-0702 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 43: Behind the Sirens: Emma’s Journey Through Grief, Guilt & GritDISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-061h 33
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS EPISODE: LIVE COLLAB WITH TYLER BURNSDISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-042h 38
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 42: “From Surviving to Serving: AJ’s Journey Through Trauma and Into EMS”DISCLAIMER:
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2025-07-021h 08
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 41: Faces of Justice: The SketchCop’s 45-Year Mission with Michael StreedDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-291h 29
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: His Watch, Our Mission: Honoring Bill Butler’s LegacyDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-2732 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 40: 🚨 From Near-Death to Saving Lives: Fox’s Story of Service, Struggle & Strength 💙DISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-251h 18
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 39: Healing the Hero: Dan Jarvis on Faith, Trauma & TransformationDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-221h 03
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 38: A Life of Service: Honoring Brotherhood, Battling PTSD, and Finding Purpose After the UniformDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-181h 31
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 37: From Firehouse to Hospice – The Road to Redemption with Matthew TamplinDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-151h 16
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 36: Pressure: Hunter’s Story of Resilience, Rhythm, and the First Responder ConnectionDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-1157 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 35: From Lost to Lifesaver: Katie’s Journey to Becoming an EMTDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-081h 38
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 34: The Weight of the Job: Mental Health, Recovery & Resilience – Part 2DISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-041h 03
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 33: Late Start, Lifelong Calling: Heather’s Journey Into EMS – Part 1DISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-041h 08
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 32: Legacy in the Making: Joshua Cote on Loss, Mental Health & Life in EMSDISCLAIMER:
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2025-06-011h 30
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 31: From Isolation to Impact: Rob’s Journey Through War, Trauma & Service (Part 2)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-281h 00
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 30: From Isolation to Impact: Rob’s Journey Through War, Trauma & Service (Part 1)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-281h 04
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS EPISODE: “Ground Flounder to Firefighter: Mick’s Vietnam Story of Sacrifice”DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-261h 41
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: Ground Flounder to Firefighter: Mick’s Vietnam Story of SacrificeIn this special Memorial Day episode of the 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, we sit down with 75-year-old Vietnam veteran Mick—whose life of service spans far beyond the battlefield.
Mick served 16.5 years in the Army, completing two tours in Vietnam as a tanker and Search & Destroy team member. From exposure to Agent Orange to operating B40 mortar tubes and fueling operations, his time in combat left lasting physical and emotional wounds. After transitioning to the Air Guard as an F16 weapons specialist, Mick continued to serve his country from the skies.
Post-military, he earned degrees in social science, focusing on th...
2025-05-261h 41
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 29: Boots on the Ground: 24/7 Support for First Responders & Veterans (Part 2)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-251h 01
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 28: Boots on the Ground: 24/7 Support for First Responders & Veterans (Part 1)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-2554 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 27: The Voice Behind the Call: Debbie’s Story of Strength, Silence, and SurvivalDISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-211h 03
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 26: Strength in the Struggle: Payton’s Journey from Trauma to EMSDISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-181h 38
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 25: Service, Struggle & Strength: Jacob’s Journey from Coast Guard to Community Hero (Part 2)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-1458 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 24: Service, Struggle & Strength: Jacob’s Journey from Coast Guard to Community Hero (Part 1)DISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-111h 04
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 23: From Stickers to Cell Blocks: Messiah’s Journey Behind the WallsDISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-071h 34
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 22: A Mother’s Fire: Loving a Son in the Line of DutyDISCLAIMER:
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2025-05-041h 08
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 21: From EMS to Foster Parenting: A Life of Service and LoveDISCLAIMER:
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2025-04-301h 30
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeBONUS: From Guard to Guardian: A Bond Forged Behind Bars”DISCLAIMER:
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2025-04-2751 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 20: Relentless Courage: Breaking the Silence on First Responder Trauma with Sgt. Michael SugrueDISCLAIMER:
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2025-04-231h 09
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 19: Surviving the Unthinkable: Adam Meyers’ Story of ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-04-161h 30
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 18: RedBeard the Medic: The Realities of EMS, Mental Health & ResilienceDISCLAIMER:
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2025-04-091h 33
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 17: Honoring heroes with Sirens and SalutesDISCLAIMER:
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2025-04-021h 24
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 16: Ducks4Dad: Honoring Deputy Eric Minix, One Duck At A TimeDISCLAIMER:
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2025-03-2647 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 15: Rising from the Ashes – Anthony’s Journey of Recovery Part 2DISCLAIMER:
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2025-03-231h 43
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 14: Born Into the Fire – Anthony’s Story Part 1DISCLAIMER:
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2025-03-191h 32
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpiosde 13: From Fire to the Force: VA Leo’s Journey in Public SafetyDISCLAIMER:
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2025-03-121h 21
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 12: From the Frontlines to the Headset – Part 2 -Miranda’s StoryDISCLAIMER:
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2025-03-0951 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 11: From the Frontlines to the Headset – Miranda’s Story Part 1DISCLAIMER:
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2025-03-0550 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 10: Chasing Justice: Inside the World of Fugitive Recovery with Deputy Chief BoydDISCLAIMER:
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2025-02-261h 13
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 9: Breaking Barriers: Chris Ballard’s Journey of Resilience in CorrectionsDISCLAIMER:
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2025-02-1953 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 8: A Brother-in-Law’s Tribute: Remembering Billy Butler Jr. with Joshua Wainscott-Part 2DISCLAIMER:
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2025-02-1246 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 7: A Brother-in-Law’s Tribute: Remembering Billy Butler Jr. with Joshua Wainscott -Part 1DISCLAIMER:
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2025-02-0544 min
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 6: IVEGOTYOURBACK911: Supporting First Responders, Breaking the Stigma, Changing LivesDISCLAIMER:
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2025-01-291h 14
8158 Podcast: Stories of SacrificeEpisode 5: Driven by Duty: The Dual Life of Dalton McVeyDISCLAIMER:
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