Shows
The 10-78 Project PodcastMichael Morgan Pt. 3This week Matt concludes his sit down with guest Michael Morgan, who is an 30 year Police Veteran in Atlanta and the New York area, as well as an entrepreneur with a masters from Boston University. He specializes in police tactics and PTSD and promoter of plant based medicines.2025-01-0148 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastMichael Morgan Pt. 2This week Matt continues his sit down with guest Michael Morgan, who is an 30 year Police Veteran in Atlanta and the New York area, as well as an entrepreneur with a masters from Boston University. He specializes in police tactics and PTSD and promoter of plant based medicines.2024-12-2551 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastMichael Morgan Pt. 1This week Matt sits down with today's guest Michael Morgan, who is an 30 year Police Veteran in Atlanta and the New York area, as well as an entrepreneur with a masters from Boston University. He specializes in police tactics and PTSD and promoter of plant based medicines.2024-12-1952 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastTim Martin Pt. 2Wrap up last week's episode with today's guest Tim Martin. He is a Sherifs deputy in Florida and a current helicopter pilot as well as the founder of 10-7 fishing. 10-7 is police code for "Off-Duty". They promote 1st Responders being out on the water and fishing to help decompress from job related stress and mental trauma.2024-11-2749 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastTim Martin Pt. 1Check in with today's guest he is a Sherifs deputy in Florida and a current helicopter pilot as well as the founder of 10-7 fishing. 10-7 is police code for "Off-Duty". They promote 1st Responders being out on the water and fishing to help decompress from job related stress and mental trauma.2024-11-2052 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastJarred Lopes Pt. 2Tune in this week as Matt finishes up his interview with special guest JERRAD LOPES. He is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife Leila live in South Carolina with their four children. 2024-11-1338 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastJerrad Lopes Pt. 1Tune in this week as Matt sits down with special guest JERRAD LOPES. He is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife Leila live in South Carolina with their four children.2024-11-0927 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastJarred Lopes Pt. 1Matt sits down with this week's guest JERRAD LOPES. He is a Christian author, speaker, and the founder of Dad Tired. As a father of four, he knows first-hand that living as a leader in your home is a weighty calling. He is passionate about equipping men and fostering community where, together, men can live out the gospel. He and his wife Leila live in South Carolina with their four children. 2024-11-0637 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastKatelyn Frkovic Pt. 2This week Matt wraps up the episode with a very special guest, his wife Katelyn Frkovic. She is a fantastic mother, a neonatal intensive care nurse, as well as a Co founder of the 10-78 Project. Listen to her side of the story as she goes into what it's like being on the side of a spouse going through an officer involved shooting. Guys its a must listen!2024-09-0455 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastKatelyn Frkovic Pt. 1This week Matt sits down with a familiar face, his wife Katelyn Frkovic. She is a fantastic mother, a neonatal intensive care nurse, as well as a Co founder of the 10-78 Project. Listen to her side of the story as she goes into what it's like being on the side of a spouse going through an officer involved shooting. Guys its a must listen!2024-08-2855 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastErik Lavigne Pt. 2Today we wrap up with our guest Erik Lavigne, a police officer in Texas who holds the position of sergeant. He is the founder of Two Cops One Doughnut, a podcast show and social media page. The idea is to give the viewers both inside and outside these career fields can gain realistic and genuine perspective to make informed opinions on the content. https://twocopsonedonut.com/2024-08-211h 10The 10-78 Project PodcastErik Lavigne Pt. 1Today's guest is Erik Lavigne, a police officer in Texas who holds the position of sergeant. He is the founder of Two Cops One Doughnut, a podcast show and social media page. The idea is to give the viewers both inside and outside these career fields can gain realistic and genuine perspective to make informed opinions on the content. https://twocopsonedonut.com/2024-08-141h 12The 10-78 Project PodcastJustin Stewart Pt. 3This is the wrap up of a three part episode as Matt talks with Justin Stewart. If you haven't listened to the first two episode's you should !Justin is a Lincoln County narcotics detective and Founder of The Guild Fellowship.The Guild Fellowship:PROUDLY SERVING PEOPLE OF SERVICE SINCE 2019THE MISSION:LEADING PEOPLE TO, ON MISSION, PURPOSE RICH LIFESTYLES.THE VISION:We provide “people of service” a program consisting of coaching, immersion camps, retreats, leadership training, critical information, skills, and tools at no expense. Thus, build...2024-08-0747 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastJustin Stewart Pt. 2This is the continuation of last week's episode as Matt talks with Justin Stewart. If you haven't listened to the first episode you should !Justin is a Lincoln County narcotics detective and Founder of The Guild Fellowship.The Guild Fellowship:PROUDLY SERVING PEOPLE OF SERVICE SINCE 2019THE MISSION:LEADING PEOPLE TO, ON MISSION, PURPOSE RICH LIFESTYLES.THE VISION:We provide “people of service” a program consisting of coaching, immersion camps, retreats, leadership training, critical info...2024-07-3150 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastJustin Stewart Pt. 1Listen in as Matt sits down this week with Justin Stewart. He is a Lincoln County narcotics detective and Founder of The Guild Fellowship.The Guild Fellowship:PROUDLY SERVING PEOPLE OF SERVICE SINCE 2019THE MISSION:LEADING PEOPLE TO, ON MISSION, PURPOSE RICH LIFESTYLES.THE VISION:We provide “people of service” a program consisting of coaching, immersion camps, retreats, leadership training, critical information, skills, and tools at no expense. Thus, building these men and women up a...2024-07-241h 30The 10-78 Project PodcastDanny Morales Pt. 2Today we wrap up with Danny Morales, a homicide detective in Miami and a co founder of theBleeding blue Non profit.Bleeding Blue is a 501(c)(3) Florida Non-Profit organization that is dedicated to supporting law enforcement officers and their families. We believe in the hard work and sacrifices that these individuals make every day to keep our communities safe, and we want to do our part to help them.Our goal is to raise money through various fundraising efforts, and use that money to support law enforcement officers and their families in a number of...2024-07-1744 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastDanny Morales Pt. 1Todays guest is Danny Morales, a homicide detective in Miami and a co founder of the Bleeding blue Non profit.Bleeding Blue is a 501(c)(3) Florida Non-Profit organization that is dedicated to supporting law enforcement officers and their families. We believe in the hard work and sacrifices that these individuals make every day to keep our communities safe, and we want to do our part to help them.Our goal is to raise money through various fundraising efforts, and use that money to support law enforcement officers and their families in a number...2024-07-1255 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastPat Dolan Pt. 3This is the conclusion of episode 18 with Officer Pat Dolan. A must listen episode! Titles and accomplishments: FTO-K9 Handler-TFO for Homeland Security - Active Shooter Instructor - Been involved in several critical incidents and 4 Officer Involved Shootings. This officer speaks on what it means to go through the tuffets parts of being a police officer today and how to navigate the pitfalls of a career full of challenges that could have taken his life and the lives of the other officers around him. Share this episode with anybody who wants to know what it tak...2024-07-031h 32The 10-78 Project PodcastPat Dolan Pt. 2This is the continuation of last weeks episode with Officer Pat Dolan. A must listen episode! Titles and accomplishments: FTO-K9 Handler-TFO for Homeland Security - Active Shooter Instructor - Been involved in several critical incidents and 4 Officer Involved Shootings. This officer speaks on what it means to go through the tuffets parts of being a police officer today and how to navigate the pitfalls of a career full of challenges that could have taken his life and the lives of the other officers around him. Share this episode with anybody who wants to know what it...2024-06-261h 31The 10-78 Project PodcastPat Dolan Pt. 1This is a must listen episode! Sit down with Matt and Officer Pat Dolan, with a laundry list of titles and accomplishments: FTO-K9 Handler-TFO for Homeland Security - Active Shooter Instructor - Been involved in several critical incidents and 4 Officer Involved Shootings. This officer speaks on what it means to go through the tuffets parts of being a police officer today and how to navigate the pitfalls of a career full of challenges that could have taken his life and the lives of the other officers around him. Share this episode with anybody who wants to know what it...2024-06-191h 06The 10-78 Project PodcastGreg Grogan Pt. 2Listen in to matt talk with California Police officer and swat operator Greg Grogan. Greg is the Co Founder of The Overwatch Collective, a nonprofit organization who's mission is to offer a completely confidential process for our first responder and military community to seek mental health resources with vetted and competent therapist with financial assistance available. One More person we can help can be One Less suffering in silence. 2024-06-121h 08The 10-78 Project PodcastGreg Grogan Pt. 1Listen in to matt talk with California Police officer and swat operator Greg Grogan. Greg is the Co Founder of The Overwatch Collective, a nonprofit organization who's mission is to offer a completely confidential process for our first responder and military community to seek mental health resources with vetted and competent therapist with financial assistance available. One More person we can help can be One Less suffering in silence. https://www.theoverwatchcollective.com2024-06-051h 00The 10-78 Project PodcastCharlie Niel Pt. 2Sit down with Matt as he wraps up his interview with Charlie Niel.Served two years on the DEA Task Force6 years Drug Task Force FTO for 21 years 19 years as a firearms instructor 10 years as a crime scene tech For a total of 26 years of law enforcement experience! You won't want to miss his story as he goes thru his extensive work history and getting into his own officer involved shooting and what toll that took on him.2024-05-291h 05The 10-78 Project PodcastCharlie Niel Pt. 1Sit down with Matt as he interviews Charlie Niel.Served two years on the DEA Task Force6 years Drug Task Force FTO for 21 years 19 years as a firearms instructor 10 years as a crime scene tech For a total of 26 years of law enforcement experience! You won't want to miss his story as he goes thru his extensive work history and getting into his own officer involved shooting and what toll that took on him.2024-05-221h 03The 10-78 Project PodcastScott Pierce Pt. 2Today's guest is a current police sergeant prior to that he was in the criminal investigations division. Here he investigated crimes against persons specifically crimes against children. prior to working in St. Charles county he worked in North county as a police officer. A word of warning with this episode we talk about crimes against children. With that being said enjoy this week's episode and be sure to come back for part two!2024-05-1557 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastScott Pierce Pt.1Today's guest is a current police sergeant prior to that he was in the criminal investigations division. Here he investigated crimes against persons specifically crimes against children. prior to working in St. Charles county he worked in North county as a police officer. A word of warning with this episode we talk about crimes against children. With that being said enjoy this week's episode and be sure to come back for part two!2024-05-081h 04The 10-78 Project PodcastMontana Stephenson Pt. 3Listen in as Matt sits down and talks with Montana Stephenson, a mentor and friend. He is a police officer & former soldier, recently retired from the Reserves. Is a leader and operator on the SWAT Team and former K9 handler. He also was a victim of a house fire that left him with a very different outlook on life and what's important.2024-05-011h 32The 10-78 Project PodcastMontana Stephenson Pt. 2Listen in as Matt sits down and talks with Montana Stephenson, a mentor and friend. He is a police officer & former soldier, recently retired from the Reserves. Is a leader and operator on the SWAT Team and former K9 handler. He also was a victim of a house fire that left him with a very different outlook on life and what's important.2024-04-242h 07The 10-78 Project PodcastMontana Stephenson Pt. 1Listen in as Matt sits down and talks with Montana Stephenson, a mentor and friend. He is a police officer & former soldier, recently retired from the Reserves. Is a leader and operator on the SWAT Team and former K9 handler. He also was a victim of a house fire that left him with a very different outlook on life and what's important.2024-04-171h 06The 10-78 Project PodcastTravis Gribble Pt. 2Travis Gribble a retired 24 year law enforcement veteran. Spent 11 years in Michigan where he worked as a deputy, deputy sergeant, and SWAT team commander. In 2008 he made a lateral move to Mesa Police Department in Arizona. Mesa is a city of 520,000 and 850 sworn police officers. In Mesa Travis worked as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, SWAT assistant team leader, and SWAT sergeant team leader. During the course of his career he was a part of countless critical incidents and always thought none of the calls were affecting him. In 2016 Travis experienced what is now know to be a life-changing...2024-04-0927 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastTravis Gribble Pt. 1Travis Gribble a retired 24 year law enforcement veteran. Spent 11 years in Michigan where he worked as a deputy, deputy sergeant, and SWAT team commander. In 2008 he made a lateral move to Mesa Police Department in Arizona. Mesa is a city of 520,000 and 850 sworn police officers. In Mesa Travis worked as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, SWAT assistant team leader, and SWAT sergeant team leader. During the course of his career he was a part of countless critical incidents and always thought none of the calls were affecting him. In 2016 Travis experienced what is now know to be a life-changing...2024-04-0359 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastGregory Benenati Pt. 2Today's guest is an army veteran with a tour to Afghanistan. After leaving Afghanistan he continued to serve his community by becoming a police officer in North St. Louis Co, during that time he was in a proactive unit focusing on narcotics trafficking and was involved in several critical incidents during his time with this unit. Later he left that unit moving to Lincoln co where his critical incident had him crossing paths with the 10-78 project and was one of the first officers served through the project.2024-03-271h 10The 10-78 Project PodcastGregory Benenati Pt. 1Today's guest is an army veteran with a tour to Afghanistan. After leaving Afghanistan he continued to serve his community by becoming a police officer in North St. Louis Co, during that time he was in a proactive unit focusing on narcotics trafficking and was involved in several critical incidents during his time with this unit. Later he left that unit moving to Lincoln co where his critical incident had him crossing paths with the 10-78 project and was one of the first officers served through the project.2024-03-201h 08The 10-78 Project PodcastMeagan McCarthy Pt. 2Buckle in on this two part episode as we sit down with Meagan McCarthy.Meagan Was a Deputy Sheriff in California, who survived not only a brutal attack but also a suicide attempt, she's a wonderful wife and mother and Political activist for other officers nation wide.2024-03-131h 19The 10-78 Project PodcastMeagan McCarthy Pt. 1Buckle in on this two part episode as we sit down with Meagan McCarthy.Meagan Was a Deputy Sheriff in California, who survived not only a brutal attack but also a suicide attempt, she's a wonderful wife and mother and Political activist for other officers nation wide.2024-03-0635 minThe 10-78 Project PodcastJoe JudgeListen in as Matt sits down and talks with his long time friend Joe Judge.He is a defensive tactics instructor, criminal investigator and former Marine Combat Veteran.2024-02-281h 46The 10-78 Project PodcastElizabeth TuckerToday's guest gave the ultimate sacrifice to the law enforcement community. She is the wife of officer Blake Snyder who died in the line of duty she's a small business owner and fantastic mother. Let her story or overcoming the loss and coming out the other side stronger, encourage you to walk through life's hardest trials!2024-02-212h 00The 10-78 Project PodcastKevin DonaldsonThis week Matt sits down and dives in deep with this week's guest Kevin Donaldson. Surviving post traumatic stress and multiple suicide attempts, Kevin P. Donaldson found resiliency in the embrace of his trauma. Retiring from the police department in New Jersey in 2014 after being involved in a shooting during a domestic incident, Kevin struggled to find peace inside his own chaotic mind dealing with feelings that were foreign and new while fighting through the difficulties that life threw his way. Kevin now Chronicles his struggles by speaking out and destigmatizing mental health to find resiliency in facing suffering...2024-02-142h 12The 10-78 Project PodcastWill BatesListen in this week as Matt sits down with Will Bates who runs the Non Profit organization WILLBINSPIRED - who's goal is to provide military veterans and law enforcement with free access to 12-month gym memberships or fitness boot camps. While also offering mental health counseling by licensed professionals and outdoor retreats. Hoping to show those who defend us that they are appreciated and help those who are fighting a battle with PTSD . I believe the Sponsorship of a military Veteran Gym membership can help save lives!Police and Agency Background:St. Louis county patrol 3 years...2024-02-071h 09The 10-78 Project PodcastAnnette JansenThis week Matt sits down with and goes through her amazing story and all she has gone through and overcome!A little back ground:Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), EMDR trained, First Responder Provider Network, St. Louis Regional Peer Support Council Board Member. Dispatcher at SCPD 1995-2008.2024-01-312h 24The 10-78 Project PodcastLt. Joe LitzingerOur guest this week is a great one! Listen up as Matt talks with highly decorated Lt. Joe Litzinger.Joe started the academy in 1997, Ladue PD from May 1998-may 2000. Started O'Fallon in June 2000, was a K-9 decoy 2000-2002 & K-9 Handler 2003-2009. DRE/DRE instructor 2009 SWAT Operator FTO Firearms Instructor Shoot House Instructor Building Search/Tactics Instructor TCCC Instructor Pepperball Instructor Lifesaving Award Medal of Valor 2019 promoted to Sergeant Unit Accommodation x4 Exceptional Service Award Chief's Accommodation x3 Team Leader 2015 Critical Incident Team Leader 2019 Lieutenant 2022 Peer to Peer Coordinator 2024-01-242h 06The 10-78 Project PodcastSteve HillListen in to today's episode as Matt sits and talks with Steve Hill.12 years law enforcement, 8 commissioned police officer. Started police career in North County Muni.Currently a Detective and Hostage Negotiator for County SWAT.Recipient of multiple awards including chief's commendations from 3 departments, Officer Commendation from CIT, lifesaving award, Distinguished Service Medal for Valor, and Missouri Police Chiefs Medal of Valor2024-01-171h 30The 10-78 Project PodcastEric Feagans Pt. 2Our guest this week is officer Eric Feagans. He has over 18 years of police experience, served as a drug task force officer working undercover. Worked as a TFO at the DEA as well as a team leader on the SWAT team for now seven years. Now serving as a sergeant in cyber crime. He has an amazing story to tell stick around and hear what he has to say about his years of service.2024-01-071h 20The 10-78 Project PodcastMatt WagnerTodays episode Matt talks with Matt Wagner, with over 15 years of police service. Served in the Dallas area as a senior corp FTO and worked and worked as a detective in Domestic Violence. Then moved to Missouri where he became an FTO Detective/ major case detective and crisis negotiator as well as an SRO. His story will not disappoint.2024-01-072h 16The 10-78 Project PodcastEric Feagans Pt. 1Our guest this week is officer Eric Feagans. He has over 18 years of police experience, served as a drug task force officer working undercover. Worked as a TFO at the DEA as well as a team leader on the SWAT team for now seven years. Now serving as a sergeant in cyber crime. He has an amazing story to tell stick around and hear what he has to say about his years of service.2024-01-071h 15
Dad TiredCourage Under Fire: A Story of Courage & ResilienceIn this compelling episode of the Dad Tired podcast, host Jerrad Lopes sits down with Matt Frkovic, a dedicated police officer with a harrowing tale of survival and resilience. Matt opens up about a life-changing officer-involved shooting, delving into the intense challenges and emotional turmoil he faced in its aftermath. As a disciple of Jesus, a devoted husband, and a loving father, Matt's journey through this ordeal reveals profound insights into faith, courage, and the power of vulnerability.Listen as Matt shares how this critical incident not only tested his strength but also deepened his spiritual walk and family bonds...2023-12-1846 min