The Standard Issue

Instructors, 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?

Standard 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! Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Outward 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. Hear more from Ben and find...

We’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.

We 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.

Is 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? Sneak Peak Wednesday! Listen to this bonus episode found only on our  ⁠Patreon⁠ . For more content like this, visit  ⁠The Standard⁠  to join!

Chris 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Julian 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

What 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Standard Issue: Drunk in command, puma rescues, and dick weights…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news! Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Kate 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Matt 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, entrepr...

Jason 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 . Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Joe 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content b...

Matt 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 . Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Whether 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,...

“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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Do 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

What 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Jess 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Do 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

If 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. Find more episodes like this one and extra content by joining our  Patreon  community.

Michael 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 o...

Lee 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...

Aaron 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.