The What's a Hero Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 035: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast Continues a conversation with Sheriff Scott Rose, of the Dodge County Sheriffs Office, and host of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast. Scott tells us stories of heroes who lost their lives serving others, some of which they did not even know. Additionally, Scott and Ken talk of officer wellness and the importance of care before...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 035: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a musician and radio broadcaster turn deputy Sheriff and ultimately Sheriff. Scott Rose is the host of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast and Sheriff of Dodge County Minnesota. Third in line of four generations of law enforcement officers. Scott brings a breath of fresh air of leadership and good working relatio...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 034: part 2 concludes our conversation with Eric McCants. He shares with us how one who cares more about others than himself works to make this a better world. With hopes of investigating on a grand scale those cases that are too intricate to be done quickly. Eric Shares what he cares about, why and how we can all learn something from other people.  Giving back and putting...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 034: part 1 of the What's a hero Podcast introduces us to a police officer who learned the hard way that helping his fellow man is what is best in life. Through struggle and failure Eric McCants learned what it took to succeed and live a life worth living and giving back to others. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 033: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast continues our conversation with Chief Roger Schei. We delve deeper into what makes him the hero he is and how his leadership style is changing those around him. A police officer who always puts others before him, his selfless attitude and humility are what others respect most about this man.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 033: Part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a police officer who always knew what he wanted to do, which was serving his fellow man. Chief Roger Schei didn't realize the lessons he would learn along the way and the passion he has for leadership and accountability he would cultivate in his own life. He takes that passion and focuses it on helping oth...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 032: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast continues our conversation with Michael Sugrue. A military veteran and retired police officer who knows the struggle of internal strife all too well. However, he pushed through the struggle and defeated whatever stigma might be there and overcame. He works to help other heroes who struggle and comes along side them and helps gu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 032 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to retired police officer Michael Sugrue. Michael has a long a nd distinguished career serving his country and community. Through his story we learn how he came to want to serve all those around him and are motivated by his selflessness and strong character. Not only do we learn about him, but he helps us learn a little a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 031: part 2 continues our conversation with Randy Sutton as he explains where he's at now and what he's doing to help those who have never had help before. Those who were left to fend for themselves after years of sacrifice and service are finding value as Randy helps them with their next mission. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 031 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a cops cop. a man who lived his life doing what he knew was what he was meant to do. He spent his life serving others knowing he had the ability to do it and do it right. Along the way learning what it meant to be able to speak into others lives and help them grow to become the people he always saw they had the potenti...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 030: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast concludes our conversation with Scott Dye about life, love, loss and new perspective. This veteran Marine and police officer wants the best in those he comes in contact with and works to serve others every chance he gets. From his humility to his faith we can all learn something from Scott. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 030: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a veteran, Police officer, Teacher, friend and servant. Scott Dye talks to us about how and why he chose to dedicate his life to serving and protecting others in the USMC and as a police officer. We learn that life comes at you quick and all you can do is be the best person you can be, well that's Scott&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 029 part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast concludes our conversation with Netty, aka "the Babblebabe." Going from serving in the Air Force before, during and after 9-11, and determining what her future would be. Becoming a nurse and finding out how to continue serving others in the civilian world would be one of her proudest moments. Life is what you make it a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 029: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a veteran, nurse and fellow podcaster who refers to herself as the Babblebabe. This veteran and RN explains how she put her love of country before all others and set out serving other people. Breaking her mother's heart to serve her country and learning what it takes to put others first is a definition of...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 028: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast concludes our interview with Teacher, artist, husband, dad, friend and hero, Jon Hartl.  We continue to find out what makes him tick and why he chooses to do good and want the best for others. You'll be hard pressed to find a more humble, honest man who gives of himself, daily, in the betterment of others. He also gives in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 028: part 1 Introduces us to a teacher, an artist, and true servant of man. We learn what a it take to be a life long learner who want to do more than educate, but to want to share his lessons along the way. Humility and desire to do good and right are the make up of this hero. We could all aspire to be like Jon.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 027: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast Answers the question we asked in part 1, Who is Jeff McGreevy? We learn several life lessons and what we can do with them. The epitome of a servant leader, mentor, friend and hero. This is Jeff McGreevy  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 027 of The What's a Hero Podcast Ask the question "who is Jeff McGreevy?" A Marine, cop, leader, friend, mentor and servant of his fellow man are the answers to this and many other posed in this episode. We learn about humility and where that comes from. We can all learn a little something from Jeff McGreevy. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 026 part: 2 When That Day Comes: with Chris Hoyer concludes our conversation with Chris Hoyer about his book by the same name. This is where the story gets good and delivers intense fear, anger and love for Chris's friends and family. The story is real, what he did right, what he did wrong and how he survived. This book and episode is dedicated to all fallen law enfor...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 026 part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast "When that Day Comes: with Chris Hoyer" introduces us to a police officer who gave 100% whenever he could and sacrificed a lot to do so. Chris Hoyer learned a lot about himself, who to be and who not to be. His self discovery through fun times and scary times created a story all cops could take note of.  Through good a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 025 part 2: with Scott Medlin, concludes our interview with the author, father, veteran, police officer and overall advocate for law enforcement well being. Scott goes into detail about what it takes, and what can be done, to survive a long and successful career serving others as a first responder, and police officer in general. All this is done with a sense of humor and g...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 025: part 1 introduces us to a USMC veteran, police Officer and author of the book "101 Health Tips for Police Officers," Scott Medlin. Scott's fun attitude and desire to serve others any way he can, helps one understand what law enforcement officers, and first responders in general, can do to guard themselves against the difficult side of the job. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 024 part 2 concludes our conversation with author, father, deputy Sheriff and all around good guy, Jarrett Morris. We learn where all his growth has taken him and how he uses it to serve and help others. Never underestimate what a little humility will provide for you, Jarrett doesn't...  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 024:part 1 introduces us to a police officer with a heart of gold. An everyday man who just wanted to help others as he realized he needed to straiten up himself, before being able to do so.  This Police Officer, author, father, leader, and all around good guy gives insight into his personal growth and lack of ego. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 023: part 2 concludes our interview with West Point graduate, Iraq war vet, brewery owner and all around good guy, Troy Yoho. Some good life lessons are talked about and we learn about the why. Motivation is key.