Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie

Beyond the Stretch

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Beyond the Stretch is a fire service podcast delivering real-life advice for listeners. Prepare to be entertained by co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as they discuss all aspects of the job while sharing unscripted lessons from their career's experiences.

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Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie

Episodes

BTS Episode 4 - "The Commander's Intent" 07.03.2022 52:02

Jocko's 4 principles of combat leadership is the focal point of this episode's conversation. We will discuss the leadership principles in detail, and share stories relating these four principles to the fire service.

BTS Episode 3 - "The Horse, the Gun, and the Cowboy" 01.03.2022 22:22

Uncle Mike picks things back up with his explanation of the episode's title.

BTS Episode 2 - "Mutually Invested" 14.02.2022 18:42

The co-hosts explain why they are both mutually invested in one another's departments. Breaking down barriers and understanding that everyone is trying to accomplish the same goal is what matters.

BTS Episode 1 - "The Calling" 08.02.2022 24:09

Get to know the co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as the share their personal experiences discovering the fire service while attempting to get on the job as career firefighters. They will talk about how long the typical hiring process took for applicants in the early 2000's in comparison to today's new hires.