Ted Stern
FIT Responder
The Fit Responder Podcast is an unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to survive and perform as a first responder in today’s world. Hosted by Ted Stern, a former law enforcement officer and fitness coach, this show tackles the realities most people avoid talking about. Fitness failures on the job. Losing foot pursuits. Getting exposed in fights you should have won. Poor training standards. Out-of-shape cops. Weak leadership. Cultural pressure. Bad policy. And the physical and psychological toll the job takes over time. Through real stories, hard opinions, and honest debate, Ted...
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Episodes
The Real Cost Of Viral Police Videos 30.12.2025 10:06
Ted is joined by former law enforcement officer and FIT Responder VP, Dustin Simmons, and they take on a controversial trend that continues to divide law enforcement and the public alike: police departments creating TikTok dance and lip-sync videos. Drawing from real-world experience and hard-earned perspective, they break down why attempts to “humanize the badge” through performative social media...
Split-Second Decisions Under Fire 23.12.2025 13:50
Ted is joined by former law enforcement officer and FIT Responder VP, Dustin Simmons, to break down a highly controversial police shooting involving a suspect armed with rocks. Through a detailed, real-world analysis, they explore whether the incident constitutes a “good shoot,” the legal standards surrounding deadly force, and the brutal reality of making split-second decisions under extreme stre...
Why Fitness Is Non-Negotiable For First Responders 19.12.2025 1:00:10
Ted discusses the debut of FIT Responder and sits down with longtime friend, former law enforcement officer, and FIT Responder VP Dustin Simmons for a brutally honest conversation about fitness, accountability, and the realities of being an out-of-shape first responder. Dustin shares how he quietly became a 300-pound cop, the incremental excuses that masked the problem, and the moments that finall...
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