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The Standard IssueStandard Issue 7.25.25Standard Issue: Italian EMS, Idaho ambush, Battalion Chief cuts, and interesting ladder techniques....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Craig's Italy Recap (12:20) Idaho Fire Chiefs(22:00) Get Rid Of BCs?(27:20) Secure That Ladder2025-07-2530 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 7.4.25Standard Issue: Tom and Craig discuss the recent Chicago Fire defensive mode strategy. Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!2025-07-0426 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 6.20.25Standard Issue: Tom and Craig discuss leadership following a promotion. Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!2025-06-2025 minThe Standard IssueTactical Athlete TrainerCraig interviews tactical athlete coach Mike Schofield, owner and operator of Performance Code. Craig and Mike talk about how anyone can get ready for a job in public safety and review some ridiculous social media workouts. Lifetime 20% Discount code: STANDARDhttps://market.teambuildr.com/programs/michael-schofield/code-red2025-06-1353 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 5.16.25Standard Issue: Tom and Craig discuss how to make your department a winning team, the dangers of EMS calls, and pranks in the fire house.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Winning Teams(15:15) Dangerous Calls(25:45) Pranks In The Fire House2025-05-1632 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 5.9.25Standard Issue: Craig recaps the GoRuck D.C. Star Course race this past weekend - a 50 mile ruck through the nation's capital.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!2025-05-1528 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 2.28.25Standard Issue: Bald men, crazy hair women, cops last call, and wasted efforts on water supply....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!TIMESTAMPS(0:00) Power Donuts & Comb-overs(3:40) Nurses As Patients(10:25) End Of Watch(13:20) Another Tool In The Toolbox?(19:20) Water Supply Warriors(26:00) Tom Quits The Show2025-02-2828 minThe Standard Issue5 Signs Your Boss Is InsecureTom and Craig discuss how to spot a poorly trained and insecure boss.Wake Work & Win by joining our Patreon. Get access to more episodes, video content, and everything else The Standard Community has to offer!2025-02-2131 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 1.17.25 - L.A. WildfiresStandard Issue: Tom and Craig discuss The Standard Workout, the L.A. wildfires, and diversity in the fire service....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) The Standard Workout
(7:45) Wildfires In L.A.
(21:45) Diversity In The Fire Service2025-01-1742 minThe Standard IssueLiving Through Suicide100 firefighters commit suicide every year. Craig talks about dealing with his father's recent suicide. We need to have more conversations about this. Suicide is not the answer.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).
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(0:00) Stoic Words To Live By
(15:00) Daily Routines
(22:00) Funny Clips From The Feed2024-08-0234 minThe Standard IssueAll Clear PodcastCraig discusses setting the standard on the All Clear Podcast with Travis McGaha.
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(0:00) Training The Basics
(8:45) Training Leadership
(12:45) Podcasts That Set The Standard
(19:20) Necessary Skills
(24:00) Mental Health Resources2024-04-0534 minThe Standard IssueThe Backstep Part 3Craig is "Talkin' Shop With Outlier Firefighters" in Part 3 of our Backstep series episodes.
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(0:00) Lessons For The Family
(13:30) Hazing
(20:30) Habits Of Good Firefighters
(24:15) 5 Questions2024-01-1931 minThe Standard IssueThe Backstep Part 2Craig is "Talkin' Shop With Outlier Firefighters" in Part 2 of our Backstep series episodes.
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(0:00) Showing The Way
(10:15) Mental Fitness2024-01-1239 minThe Standard IssueThe Backstep Part 1Craig is "Talkin' Shop With Outlier Firefighters" in Part 1 of our Backstep series episodes.
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(0:00) Craig's Intro To The Fire Service
(5:20) Why People Leave
(11:30) Lead Yourself
(20:00) Fitness & Mindset Journeys
(34:00) The Backstep & The Officer 2024-01-0541 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 10.13.23Standard Issue: Tattoo policies, Tom doesn't want to talk about it, test cheating and funny firefighter moments....that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) LAFD Tattoo Policy
(6:35) Tom Doesn't Want To Talk About It
(9:00) Caught Cheating
(16:00) Funny Firefighter Moments2023-10-1325 minThe Standard IssueKetamine Saved My LifeCraig describes his experience with depression and how Ketamine therapy and Polyvagal Theory saved his life.
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The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges
Consciousness Medicine by Françoise Bourzat
Ten Percent Happier Podcast - Deb Dana Episode
Tim Ferriss Podcast #625
https://responderstrong.org/
https://mindspadenver.com/
https://www.cfhtrust.com/behavioral/
...2023-07-2159 minThe Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: Work Life BalanceWe’re going back to September 2020 when we spoke to Ross Chapman. Ross is a Lieutenant with Arlington Heights (IL) Fire Department.
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(0:00) Ross Chapman
(7:00) Path To The Fire Service
(13:30) Backstep To Officer
(20:00) Learning Culture
(31:30) Embracing The Suck
(38:00) Elevated Safety
(46:00) Providing For The Family2023-06-1658 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 6.9.23Standard Issue: Mis-pronouncements, fire department service calls, stabbing arsonists, scissor smuggling, and 1/2 ton Tammy…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Paramedic Mis-Pronouncement
(4:45) Lift Assists & Service Calls
(25:00) Arson With A Knife
(28:30) Scissor Smuggling
(36:00) 860 Pounds To Move2023-06-0940 minThe Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: White Helmet Blue CollarWe’re going back to August 2021 when we spoke to Garrett Rice. Garrett is a Battalion Chief with The Colony (TX) Fire Department.
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(0:00) Culture At The Colony
(5:30) Blue Collar Chiefs
(9:30) Effect Of Hands On Training
(18:30) Biggest Challenges for Chief Officers
(26:30) First On Scene
(34:45) Chiefs That Say Yes2023-06-0238 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 5.26.23Standard Issue: PD chokeholds, head-scratching promotions, no confidence votes, cat ladies, and slurpee investigations…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Miami PD Chokehold
(9:20) Promoting With A Record
(15:50) No Confidence Vote
(21:15) Crazy Cat Lady Down
(27:40) Slurpee Intel2023-05-2636 minThe Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: Next Level EngineeringWe’re going back to November 2017 when we spoke to Engineer Zac Varela. This episode has been one of our most popular ones, as Zac doesn't hold back on his thoughts on what an engineer should be.
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(0:00) Next Level Engineering
(8:15) Staying In Shape
(16:00) Train To Win
(20:00) Tough Conversations
(25:30) Age Is Just A Number
(32:45) Mar...2023-05-1937 minThe Standard IssueKids Ruin Your LifeAmericans are having less and less children. Is it because kids ruin their lives? Do they regret not having children later?
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(0:00) Women Regretting Not Having Children
(10:30) Men Lonely Without Family
(20:00) A State of Worry And Pain
(26:30) Kids Add Years To Your Life2023-05-1229 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 5.5.23Standard Issue: Shower shenanigans, dodgeball gone wrong, and statue extrications…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Poop In The Shower
(9:30) Dodgeball Gone Wrong
(16:40) Statue Extrication2023-05-0522 minThe Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: Navigating Leadership StylesWe’re going back to July 2021 when we spoke to Bob Lobascio. Bob is a leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in building and driving sales organizations to achieve and exceed challenging revenue objectives.
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(0:00) Bob Lobascio
(1:30) Good Vs. Bad Leaders
(10:50) Successful Teams & Relationships
(20:15) 360 Evaluations
(25:45) Generational Leading
(34:30) Leave - Or Stay & Fight
(39:30) Confronting Poor Lea...2023-04-2854 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 4.21.23Standard Issue: Mummified spouses, student choke holds, lost at sea with ketchup, and the dangers of plastics and water…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) St. Patrick
(3:15) Mummies & Hoarding
(13:40) Math-Kwon-Do
(20:30) Castaway With Ketchup
(27:00) "Tainted" Plastics
(32:00) Water Kills2023-04-2135 minThe Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: It's Worth The RiskWe're going back to April 2018 when we spoke to Curt Isakson, a 33 year veteran of the fire service and currently a Battalion Chief for Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue. He spent 9 years with the Pensacola Fire Department prior to joining ECFR, and is the man behind County Fire Tactics.
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(0:00) Urban Vs. Rural Tactics
(5:30) Focusing On The Basics
(12:00) Staying Engaged As A...2023-04-1441 minThe Standard IssueStandard Issue 4.7.23Standard Issue: Healthcare gratuity, visiting Hell, nursing to death, and lockout assists…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Healthcare Gratuity
(10:00) Visiting Hell
(14:30) Nursing To Death
(17:50) Lockout Assists2023-04-0726 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 4.7.23Standard Issue: Healthcare gratuity, visiting Hell, nursing to death, and lockout assists…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Healthcare Gratuity
(10:00) Visiting Hell
(14:30) Nursing To Death
(17:50) Lockout Assists
2023-04-0726 min
The Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: No Exceptions LeadershipWe’re going back to October 2017 when we spoke to Jason Hoevelmann, the Fire Chief of Florissant Valley Fire Protection District (MO). He is the author of No Exceptions Leadership: The Leadership Handbook and is the man behind EngineHouseTraining.com.
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(0:00) Jason Hoevelmann
(6:45) Courage
(10:55) Tough Conversations
(18:00) Chasing The Kinks
(22:45) Prioritizing The Day
(30:00) Aggressive On All Ca...2023-03-3155 min
The Standard IssueSuper Human FathersKyle Carnohan and Chris Flores are firefighters that have created a community that focuses on men taking ownership of their lives and becoming Super Human Fathers.
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(0:00) To Train Or Not To Train…In Gear
(10:00) Adapting Physically As We Age
(13:00) Instilling Grit In Your Kids
(19:30) Importance Of Fathers
(29:00) Follow Through & Remain Consistent
(35:00) Going Bananas…For No...2023-03-241h 07
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 3.17.23Standard Issue: Unidentified male objects, bike lane rage, burnt food and premature pronouncements…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Unidentified Male Objects
(5:00) Bike Lane “Karen”
(11:00) Burnt Food…At The Firehouse
(15:10) Pronounced Dead But Alive2023-03-1729 min
The Standard IssueTrust UnlimitedDr. Darryl Stickel is the founder of Trust Unlimited and is an executive coach with over 20 years of experience focused on trust. His PhD “Building Trust in Hostile Environments” from Duke University established his unique and practical approach to building trust.
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(0:00) Low Morale
(6:00) Leading Now Vs. Then
(17:00) Cancel Culture
(24:00) Path To Vulnerability
(27:15) Guide Dog Companionship
(3...2023-03-101h 01
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 3.3.23Standard Issue: Sewer swimming, anatomy quiz, hijacked ambulances and egg grenades…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Sewer Swimming
(8:15) Know Your Organs
(19:00) Hijacked Ambulance
(26:00) Grenade Or Egg?2023-03-0329 min
The Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: Team DynamicsWe’re going back to February 2019 when we spoke to Dave Hageman, a Captain with Denver (CO) Fire Department. Dave holds a Systems Engineering degree from West Point, a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. in Performance Psychology.
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(0:00) West Point Lessons
(5:30) Promoting Buy-in
(8:00) Fire Service Mission
(15:00) Unaware Unable Unwilling
2023-02-2443 min
The Standard Issue14ers InitiativeBrian Sargeant is the Development & Communications Manager for Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. The organization’s mission is to protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado’s 54 14,000–foot peaks — the “Fourteeners” — through active stewardship and public education.
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(0:00) Working For Patagonia
(4:45) Colorado 14ers Initiative
(8:00) Working At 14,000 Ft
(12:00) Increased Trail System Traffic
(21:15) Packing For A 14er
(25:00) Wildlife & Weath...2023-02-1754 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 2.10.23Standard Issue: Murder rates, training ground mishaps, phantom drivers, and smoking weed everyday…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) 700 Murders Per Year
(10:00) Catching Babies…Or Not
(15:00) Lake Diving…In A Car
(21:30) “Smoke Weed Everyday”
2023-02-1025 min
The Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: Mayhem MindsetWe’re going back to March 2019 when we spoke to Jim Hensel of Mayhem Mindset. We discuss readiness, preparation, and defining your own personal code.
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(0:00) The Beginnings Of Purpose
(4:00) Writing Your Own Code
(8:15) Surrounded By High Performers
(14:00) Capturing 80% Of The Audience
(17:00) Ready Vs. Prepared
(20:45) Comfort Is Not The Answer
(29:30) Foundation Of A Fi...2023-02-0341 min
The Standard IssueFirefighter FentonBrent Fenton (aka Firefighter Fenton) is a Fire Captain in Arizona and a social media force when it comes to shedding light on the realities — and the absurdities — in today’s fire service. “My Knee Hurts Now” and “I’m Salty And I Know It” are two of his best works.
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(0:00) The Mustache & The First Parody
(5:30) Fire Service Pushback
(12:00) The Best Parodies
2023-01-2753 min
The Standard IssueBests And WorstsIt’s the best and worst jobs within various industries and professions…and also when each of us met the POTUS.
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(0:00) Meeting the POTUS
(8:15) Best & Worst Jobs…In A Restaurant
(12:05) …In A High School
(15:40) …On A Construction Site
(20:00) …In A Hospital
(21:15) …At A Car Dealership
(22:30) …On A Fire Department
(25:00) …On A Sports Team2023-01-2031 min
The Standard IssueWell BeingsDr. Jacob Fletcher owns Well Beings Chiropractic and has been practicing since 2010. He tailors his practice around reducing pain and improving recovery from injuries, and utilizing chiropractic care as a way to induce healing without the use of drugs or surgery.
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(0:00) Dr. Jacob Fletcher
(3:30) Growing Up With Chiro
(7:30) Chiropractic Vs. Traditional Medicine
(13:00) What Makes A Good Chiropractor
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The Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: The Functional Fire DepartmentWe’re going back to September 2018 when we spoke to Chief Scott Thompson of The Colony (TX) Fire Department. Morale, culture, member retention and training are all covered in this episode.
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(0:00) Scott Thompson
(2:45) 100% Retention
(8:00) Blue Collar Buy-In
(11:30) Engine & Truck Response Models
(18:00) What Do The Citizens Really Want
(23:00) Mentors & Leaders2023-01-0629 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 12.30.22Standard Issue: Professional courtesy, jumping cruise ships, fast food birthing, and walking home alone in Waco…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) New Podcast Studio
(1:05) Professional Courtesy
(6:00) Jumping Cruise Ships
(17:20) Fast Food Birthing
(24:30) Walking Home Alone In Waco2022-12-3037 min
The Standard IssueLife’s AddictionsHow do you differentiate healthy habits from addictions? Are all addictions bad? Moderation and consistency may be the answer.
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(0:00) Addicted To Competition
(4:15) Addicted To Fitness
(6:15) Nicotine, Coffee, Alcohol, THC
(10:00) Careers & Relationships
(13:00) Addictive Personalities2022-12-2320 min
The Standard IssueTrue Love WorksIt’s a candid conversation that’s all about marriages and the relationship journey, and how true love will work hard to sustain it.
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(0:00) Anniversaries
(2:15) Parenting
(6:00) Marriage Is Work
(11:00) Knowing Yourself
(17:15) Reasons For Quitting
(24:00) Looking To The Future2022-12-1628 min
The Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: Echelon FrontWe’re going back to August 2018 when we spoke to JP Dinnell. JP is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front.
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(0:00) JP Dinnell
(0:25) Realistic Training & Pushback
(7:55) The 30-Year Problem Employee
(10:15) Who Do You Follow
(13:15) Having A Winning Mindset
(16:10) Lead By Example & Role Models
(23...2022-12-0930 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 12.2.22Standard Issue: ER emergency, cobra killer, powerpoint porn and hospice taxidermy…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Why So Serious?
(2:35) ER Charge Nurse Calls 911
(20:45) Cobra Killed By 8 Year-Old
(28:45) Junior High Porn Presentation
(32:15) Hospice Taxidermy2022-12-0253 min
The Standard IssueAd Coach & Dad CoachJon Loomer is an entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the leading experts in Facebook ads and marketing. He spends the majority of the rest of his time coaching competitive youth baseball.
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(0:00) Working With The NBA
(2:00) Working With Facebook
(9:00) Adapting To New Platforms
(13:00) TikTok & Creating Content
(22:45) Pros & Cons Of Working Remote
(25:30) Entrepreneurial Li...2022-11-2552 min
The Standard IssueInstructor 101Sneak Peak Wednesday! Listen to this bonus episode found only on our Patreon. It’s a recap of our hands-on training class last month in Denver.
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(0:00) The Morning After
(3:08) Biggest Mistakes Of The Weekend
(6:35) South Adams County FD
(7:40) What We Look For In Training Classes
(16:40) Challenge Or Threat Mindset2022-11-2323 min
The Standard IssueSD Fire BrigadeJohn Hernandez is the firefighter behind SD Fire Brigade, an Instagram page that pairs humor with all the things we experience in the fire service.
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(0:00) From The Navy To The FD
(6:40) Less Competition For New Hires
(9:10) Fixing Morale With Humor
(12:00) Avoiding Mandatory Overtime
(15:35) Social Media As A Firefighter
(19:57) Money For Mustaches
(25:22) Ra...2022-11-1849 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 11.11.22Standard Issue: Tattoos, artificial intelligence, helmet laws and fire ground accountability…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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(0:00) Tattoos & Station Logos
(14:20) A.I. Robots
(20:30) Bikers Without Helmets
(25:58) Fire Ground Accountability2022-11-1141 min
The Standard IssueHead On A SwivelGreg Williams and Brian Marren join us to talk about situational awareness and the evolving challenges of working within the public safety industry. Their company, Arcadia Cognerati, provides top-level training in the areas of human behavior and pattern recognition.
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(0:00) Greg & Brian
(1:20) Public Safety Political Climate
(6:53) Becoming Situationally Aware
(16:41) Trusting Instincts & Assigning Roles
(21:29) Refusing to Act...2022-11-0456 min
The Standard IssueFeelin SaltyRobb Wolf is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He co-founded the 1st and 4th CrossFit affiliate gyms in the world, and is the co-founder of DrinkLMNT Electrolytes.
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(0:00) Robb Wolf
(4:45) Genesis of DrinkLMNT
(16:00) Electrolytes Defined
(22:40) Is Water Worthless
(31:33) Creatine & Vitamin D
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The Standard IssuePicked Last In Gym ClassLacey Henderson is a Paralympian, Speaker, Model and Sport and Performance Psychology Professional. She was diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma at the age of 9 that resulted in the amputation of her right leg. She and her father, TJ Henderson, join us to talk about the journey.
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The Standard IssueStandard Issue 10.14.22Standard Issue: Poop snooping, graveyards, and half-naked drive-bys…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!2022-10-1435 min
The Standard IssueThe Dad EdgeIt’s all about fatherhood and relationships with Larry Hagner. Larry is a podcast host, author, and founder of The Dad Edge.
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The Standard IssueThis Is 40From marriage to parenting to getting old, we talk about the realities of all of these…with a little humor.
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2022-09-3037 min
The Standard IssuePolice PerspectiveMatt Green has been working in law enforcement for over 18 years and has spent some of that time as a K-9 officer. We discuss how the job has changed over his career and what it’s like to train and work with a police dog.
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The Standard IssueStandard Issue 9.16.22Standard Issue: Ambulance fires, cemeteries, and fire department morale…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!2022-09-1631 min
The Standard IssueLeadville 100We recap the 100 mile trail race in Colorado that has over 15,000 feet of elevation gain. Craig crossed the finish line in just over 29 hours.2022-09-0945 minThe Standard IssueForge The BasicsBring your gear, bring your gloves and hood, bring your SCBA…all of it! Two full days of fire skills and camaraderie.
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The Standard IssueH.O.T. YogaOlivia Mead is the founder/CEO of Yoga For First Responders and collaborated with The Standard during our 24 hour H.O.T. (hands-on training) class at Portland Firemanship in 2020. YFFR is a non-profit that is changing the way first responders and military personnel train their minds and bodies.
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The Standard IssuePurpose Over PassionWhat makes people perform at the highest levels? What causes others to quit? How do you find a job that doesn’t feel like a job?
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The Standard IssueStress And SupportIt’s all things mental health with All Clear Foundation and its founder, Rhonda Kelly. From stress to anxiety to relationships to suicide, we touch on various aspects of mental health pertaining to the first responder community. For access to mental health resources such as those discussed on the show, follow the links below.
Relationship Retreats
RESPOND Online
ResponderStrong Clinician Directory
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YOU|ResponderStrong Tool (From The Creators of Man Therapy)
ResponderStrong Mental Health Curriculum2022-08-191h 01
The Standard IssueCollege Or BustHave we oversold the college experience? Is it worth all the debt? Do we just not want to have a job that requires risk or hard work?2022-08-1225 min
The Standard IssueExpectationsOne of our Patreon members wrote us asking for advice on how to deal with a crew leader who is not setting the best example with his actions.
2022-08-0517 min
The Standard IssueCoffee Table TacticsTrevor Gordon is a firefighter with Sacramento (CA) Metro Fire District and the founder of Coffee Table Tactics, a social media page that is focused on west coast style firefighting tactics.2022-07-2944 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 7.22.22Standard Issue: Next door bombmakers and dogs suspected of arson…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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The Standard IssueWhat To ExpectHow do you prepare for a fire academy and what can you expect as a recruit?
Listen to our most recent Patreon episode and find out!2022-07-2011 min
The Standard IssueReEngineeredZac Varela is an engineer with East Metro (CO) Fire Rescue. Back in 2017, Zac came on our podcast for Episode 018 (Engineering For Leaders), and returns to the show to talk more engineer shop.
Head over to our Patreon to catch our bonus episode with Zac as well as more episodes and exclusive content.2022-07-151h 18
The Standard IssueFree MMAJarred “Bear” Fiorda is a MMA fighter and the founder of Free MMA Gyms, a non-profit martial arts gym that is free for anyone. Bear is back in the octagon on Friday July 8th for the Fury FC Prelims.2022-07-0842 min
The Standard IssueMass Shooting SurvivorZack Golditch was in high school when he attended The Dark Knight at Century 16 Theaters in Aurora 10 years ago. After surviving a gunshot wound to the neck, he went on to play college football and spent some time in the NFL before becoming a firefighter.2022-07-0154 min
The Standard IssueSpeak SoftlyInstructors, Mentors, Leaders…Do we listen to them when they are loud? Are they in control when they raise their voice? Are there circumstances that excuse the dressing-down of other members?2022-06-2425 min
The Standard IssueStandard Issue 6.17.22Standard Issue: Firehouse drug rings, gloomy days in Cleveland, ambulance active shooter, and hidden cameras…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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2022-06-1726 min
The Standard IssueOutward BoundOutward Bound USA is 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 went from New Hampshire to college football in Utah to his current sales and marketing position with Outward Bound.
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The Standard IssueStandard ReIssue: The Senior ManWe’re 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.2022-06-0339 min
The Standard IssueIntentional FatherhoodWe have to stay in the moment when parenting our children. Raising kids goes by fast, so it’s important to be intentional with our time surrounding them. Brandon Douglas, a Standard Patreon member, talks about an experience of his when he realized he needed to be more intentional.
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The Standard IssueSpread Too ThinIs being a firefighter what you thought it would be? And for those not in the fire service, what do you think the fire department’s responsibilities are as a taxpaying citizen? We love this job, but are we getting spread too thin?
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The Standard IssueRock And FilmChris 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 it’s like to be on film sets like ‘Free Solo’ and how storytelling through a lens became his passion.
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The Standard IssueSmoke DivingJulian 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 Ultramarathon.
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The Standard IssueRecruit ReadyWhat 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.
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The Standard IssueStandard Issue 4.5.22Standard Issue: Drunk in command, puma rescues, and dick weights…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
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The Standard IssueFire WivesKate 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 result from some of the things we experience on the job.
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The Standard IssueProfessional PerspectiveMatt 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 owns and operates One6 Performance – a training facility out of Colorado – that is focused on the development of youth, high school, and college level athletes. We discuss coaching, camaraderie, entrepreneurial mindset, and his path to success.
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The Standard IssueGo RuckJason McCarthy founded GoRuck with the purpose of not only bridging the gap between civilian and military life, but also to provide a community centered around fitness and high standards. GoRuck is also hosting the Sandlot Jax fitness festival in April in Jacksonville, Florida. Find out more here.
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The Standard IssueUltra FiremanJoe Falcone is a Captain with Delray Beach (FL) Fire Rescue. He competes in various ultra races every year and we talk about the benefits of competing, and also the challenges of having to balance marriage and family with competition. We also discuss aspects of the fire service such as peer support, retention and morale, and working out on duty.
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The Standard IssueTrain For The WinMatt and Cherie Chan join us to talk about all things personal and professional, including fitness, business, firefighting, and marriage. Matt is a firefighter with North Metro (CO) Fire Rescue and he and Cherie are the faces of TrainFTW.
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The Standard IssueYou vs. YouWhether you are an athlete, a parent, an entrepreneur, or a leader in any realm, you must have passion in order to be successful. Passion is a trait that is found universally across all industries, and with passion, not much else can distract us from achieving our goals.By embracing the daily grind, regular competition, and continual career growth, a winning mindset is developed. But in the end, it’s you vs. you.
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The Standard IssueFew Will Hunt“Everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt.” Drew Beech and Joey Bowen are the founders of Few Will Hunt, an apparel company founded on the dignity of hard work. We talk about their Philly roots, how they got their start in 2017, and where they are now.
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The Standard IssueNo One CaresDo you look to phone it in when you aren’t feeling 100% or when things aren’t going your way? Is what is standing in your way just an excuse? Winners don’t care about excuses. They just keep forging ahead, even when it’s uphill and wind in their faces.
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The Standard IssueBe A ManWhat does it mean to provide for your family? How does a victim mindset prevent people from reaching their goals? We discuss these topics as well as mentoring, role models, blue collar lifestyles, and other things that go into being a man.
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The Standard IssueBitches Get RichesJess d’Arbonne is a managing editor of The Motley Fool and co-host of Bitches Get Riches, a blog and podcast dedicated to helping others with financial planning and money-based decisions. From student loan debt to credit scores to savings accounts to real estate, we talk about it all.
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The Standard IssueWhat Is SuccessDo you define success based solely on the outcome? Will you only be successful once you reach the finish line? Success can be found in both the wins and losses, depending on our approach and perspective.
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The Standard IssueHealth Is WealthIf we want to take charge of our lives or careers, one of the highest priorities we must have is a healthy diet and lifestyle. Accountability starts with honest conversations about where we are at right now and where we want to go.
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The Standard IssueThe Comfort CrisisMichael Easter is a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. He is the author of The Comfort Crisis, a bestseller. He is a professor in the journalism department at UNLV and he’s talked about his work on the world’s largest, most influential podcasts, like The Joe Rogan Experience and Art of Manliness. We talk about his book, his travels to remote areas of Alaska, social media’s influence on the current generation, and his unique path through discomfort to make his own...2021-11-091h 02
The Standard IssueCombat ReadyLee Vidal and Paco Ciocarlan are firefighters with East Metro Fire Rescue and compete in the firefighter combat challenge with the A-Town Combat Team. Last week, the team placed 1st at Nationals. They will be competing at the World Combat Challenge Championships in Florida next month. We talk about competition and the benefits of physical challenge, and how the clock is both loved and hated for being the most objective measurement of performance. There is also a little discussion on participation trophies and tough conversations with kids about getting better and not blaming teammates or coaches.
2021-10-2753 minThe Standard IssueNew Name But Same StandardsOur podcast name has changed, but our standards are still the same. In 2017, we started recording “Lead Yourself” under the Fit To Fight Fire brand. After more than 100 episodes over 5 years, we re-branded to The Standard.
So what is The Standard? Listen and find out.
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2021-10-1406 minThe Standard IssueFirefighter FinancesAaron Foster has been a firefighter for 22 years, with the last 17 years being in Washington D.C. He’s been investing in real estate for 16 years and owns a small woodworking company based in College Park (MD). We discuss a wide range of real estate topics including house hacking, short-term rentals, and government sponsored purchasing programs.2021-10-1157 min