Tindel's Razor

Send the show a text here! Journey with me through some of my favorite parts of Key West's history, from the city's early days fighting pirates to it's recent, albeit brief, secession from the United States, I'll even show you the wrong way to pronounce "archipelago".  Every Monday is a new conversation and every Friday is a new adventure through the Sunshine State&ap...

Send the show a text here! Elliot is a doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Athletic Trainer, and Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician who works with Esports athletes to optimize physical and mental performance when every millisecond counts. Check out his work here: www. EHPI.org Every Monday is a new conversation and every Friday is a new adventure through the Sunshine State&...

Send the show a text here! For the first episode of my weekly Florida Friday series my brother and fellow Floridian James comes on to talk with me about North America's first permanent European settlement, St. Augustine. From pirates to wedding parties this city has some of the wildest history in the state, but what else would you expect from La Florida?  Every Monday is a new conversation an...

Send the show a text here!  Stephanie Penaranda is a paramedic and consultant who works in the field of IV therapy, health education and event medicine. We talk about how many options paramedics have outside of traditional EMS, how important education is to a society's overall health and share a few stories from our careers in emergency medicine.  https://www.paradocsworldwide.com https://par...

Send the show a text here! Today I talk with my friend Ben about his transition from working as an EMT to becoming a police officer. We talk about his training, qualified immunity, crisis intervention, and the humanity that's so essential to never lose sight of as a first responder. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media,...

Send the show a text here! This week I talk with my buddy and former podcast guest Spencer. We talk about his experience of being pushed onto anti-depressants and sedatives by the military while still active duty between deployments to Afghanistan and how the VA fails to take care of America's veterans, a situation I've unfortunately seen firsthand as well as a civilian paramedic. We dis...

Send the show a text here! Last week we talked about controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy, and we talked about whether art or other content can be enjoyed without endorsing everything the artist or creator has said or done. We focused more on the broader conversation and didn't get into the weeds of what Rowling said that started this newest example of weaponized sensitivity. Today I dive...

Send the show a text here! Can art be enjoyed without endorsing everything the artist has said or done, or by supporting a creation are we also supporting the creator? My friend Jared and I take one of today's most hostile controversies head on and discuss why it's a shame that so many people may be missing out on a fantastic game due to their problems with things J.K. Rowling has said. ...

Send the show a text here! My guest this episode is my dear friend and colleague Evelyn Arnold, a firefighter/paramedic and licensed mental health counselor that I had the pleasure of working with several years ago. We talk about her work with peer support programs, the unique challenges of maintaining good mental health as a first responder and my own journey this year with UCF Restores, a PTSD t...

Send the show a text here! Is tipping in the service industry a good thing? Is the DC film franchise trying to anger their fans? Is Topher Grace the least intimidating man on earth?  New year, new host as Carlos hijacks my show and I talk nerdrat stuff with my friend.  SPOILER ALERT for pretty much the entire DC and Marvel cinematic universes. Yes, even She-Hulk.   Music featured in this episode b...

Send the show a text here! I have a lot of talented friends, and one of them is my buddy Scott, AKA Scott Toddy, who has been creating music under that name and as BEACHDRUNK that is worth listening to. If you liked my intro and outtro music you'll definitely like his since, well, it is his. This was a fun and more lighthearted conversation than the last few have been.  Thank for listening!  ...

Send the show a text here! Avi and I started our EMS careers at the same time a decade ago. We've seen and experienced lots of change in our agencies and the profession as a whole during that time. Our conversation identifies many of the problems facing EMS providers and firefighters today, addresses why so many are leaving the profession altogether and how those still serving can help themse...

Send the show a text here!  I brought two women on to discuss their differing viewpoints on abortion and to see if we could find common ground as this important topic is headed to state ballot boxes soon due to the overturning of Roe v Wade.  As more rights are returned to the states local elections are more important than ever. Constructive conversations about emotionally charged topics are becom...

Send the show a text here! Joe Hannoush is running for United States House of Representatives District 6 in Florida as a Libertarian. We discuss his platform, Libertarian approaches to problems faced by the United States and how we both went from being politically homeless to finding others who represent Liberty.  For more about Joe and his campaign check here: https://joehannoush.com/ If you want...

Send the show a text here! In this episode I attempt to understand crypto and NFTs.  https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Send the show a text here! Benjamin talks to me about his passion project: beekeeping! He explains everything from how hives are created, what happens when a queen dies, differences between European and African honeybees and why bees are so vital for not only the ecosystems they inhabit but for the world's food supply as well.  Find local Florida plants here: https://www.greenislegardens.com/...

Send the show a text here! My friend and Twitch affiliated buddy Danny comes on to talk with me about streaming, how video games impacted our lives and relationships and the amazing communities built around the shared enjoyment of virtual experiences. As I start my streaming journey I'm excited to meet and network with gamers around the world and from everything we talk about in this episode,...

Send the show a text here! Growing up in Florida in a family of hunters and hunting/fishing myself has presented me with an opportunity to appreciate the amazing habitats and wild environments that the sunshine state has to offer. My good friend and avid hunter Nick and I talk about the beauty of our home state, the essential role of hunting in conservation and how our place in this incredible eco...

Send the show a text here! This morning Russia began an invasion of Ukraine. Events are unfolding rapidly and new information is constantly flowing in. Spencer discusses his experience working with multinational teams while a Marine serving in Kabul, Afghanistan and we talk about what role we think the United States should play in this major world event. The perspective his experience brings to th...

Send the show a text here! Armando Rivas was a paramedic and nurse in Venezuela before political turmoil and violence between the government and it's citizens drove him to seek asylum in the United States. We talk about the brutal communistic policies that propelled his home to civil unrest and shooting in the streets, evading pirates in the Amazon with a newborn's family and the fulfill...

Send the show a text here! My friend in Singapore talks with me about the worsening healthcare situation, the restrictive measures meant to curb infection rates and the negligent way their government treats the very healthcare workers they urge citizens to praise. Our conversation is a fascinating look into what many would consider an Orwellian nightmare come to life. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazo...

Send the show a text here! Samuel Adams once said "It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."  My good friend Chris comes on to talk with me about current events and the way politicians, mainstream media and other corporate interests manipulate information in efforts to control the narrativ...

Send the show a text here! Emergency Medical Services, like all facets of healthcare during this pandemic, has been hit hard. Low staffing and high call volumes have plagued EMS since before anyone knew what COVID was, I myself left the first responder world behind at the end of 2019 due to burn out and mental health concerns, but now it's worse than ever. This conversation with Michael Maras...

Send the show a text here! I wanted to know what somebody who had boots on the ground in Afghanistan thought about the mess that is the United State's withdrawal from the country. My buddy Spencer spent years overseas as a Marine and knows the city of Kabul better than most, so I was thankful when he agreed to come back and talk with me again about this important event.  Find more conversatio...

Send the show a text here! This episode I get to have a conversation with Alex, a woman who is in the process of pressing charges against individuals who sexually assaulted her. She tells us about her experience talking with the police, about how her mental health has been affected as well as how she's been managing the stress during this time.  RAINN maintains a large library of resources fo...