The What's a Hero Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 077 of the What's a Hero Podcast takes us inside the world of human trafficking and the investigation of it by real heroes. One of which is retired detective Randall Snyder, who worked tirelessly, and sometimes to his own detriment, stopping those sick, twisted and evil people who traffic in children.  We learn about the toll it took on him and how he overcame the tra...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 076 of the What's a Hero Podcast reunites us with and old friend from episode 024, Jarrett Morris. This Deputy Sheriff, author, and business owner updates us on what he has going on and where life is taking him. We go over some life lessons and leadership lessons and realize life never stops throwing things at us. Fitness and wellness are Jarrett's next mission,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 075 of the What's a Hero Podcast details the life and times of a real American Hero. A man who chose a life of service to his country, fellow man, his family and his Corps. Cece AT Cece is a Marine who has done everything a Marine is expected to do and so much more. The relationships he garnered, the battles he fought and the struggles he persisted through. A man that...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 074 of the What's a Hero Podcast goes inside the life and time of retired Sailor and US Marshal Bobby Ledogar. A guy who worked his tail off serving others, only to be betrayed while helping another hero. Here is a story of ups and downs, good and bad and light at the end of the tunnel.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 073 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us inside the world of someone who has no specific skin in the game but has a heart for those who do. Sarah Correll brings together those who struggle to trust and open up about the struggles they face. She offers that place and the relief to know there are people who care and can be trusted. bonds are formed, relationships are...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 072 of The What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a firefighter/EMT and author who has seen his fair share of traumatic events and yet keeps going. Ryan Rodriquez spends his life working to help others better by either saving their lives or teaching them how they can save their own. A teacher and a firefighter and a paramedic, it never stops for this hero.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 071 of the What's a Hero Podcast sits down with Army combat veteran and trauma survivor JD Thompson. His struggle after battle was almost more difficult than the battle itself. However, his ability to face the struggle and overcome it is nothing more than miraculous. Now, find out how he uses his ability to overcome to help others who are going through the same strugg...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 070 of the What's a Hero Podcast takes us to the other side of the investigation with former LAPD Internal Affairs investigator Marlon Marrache. We get a glimpse of the one that defended officers while their behavior was questioned. Marlon's approach and belief in his brothers and the system is evident in his everyday dealings. If you were under the eye of admin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 069 of the What's a Hero Podcast details the growth and advent of identification and how we got to where we are. The heroes of yesteryear who work meticulously to determine who committed what crimes and how they worked to identify them. Step into the past as we learn a little about how we got to where we are and the heroes who helped us get here.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 068 of the What's a Hero Podcast reveals the life and service of a real American Hero. Growing up with the thought and desire to be a police officer only to find his true calling as a US soldier, Jeff Crapo truly defines the term hero. From dirt poor as a kid to working his way through college to fighting the Taliban and realizing he is pretty good at serving his coun...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 067 of the What's a Hero Podcast welcomes back an old friend, Chistopher Hoyer. We revisit episode 026 and the topic of that episode, the book "When That Day Comes." Written by Chris, we go a little deeper into it, talking about life lessons, lessons from the book and what being a hero really means to Chris. More gets fleshed out in this episode and Chris&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 066 of the What's a Hero Podcast teaches us a thing or two with Police Officer and professional trainer, Scott Savage. How do you help police officers save lives, advance their careers and become experts? Well, you train them and train them correctly. With over 20 years in law enforcement Scott Savage has seen the ups and downs that career can offer. He subordinated h...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 065 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to former local police officer, retired federal agent, adjunct professor and author Mike Roche. Mike spent four decades in law enforcement conducting behavioral threat assessments of individuals considering targeted violence.  With such an interesting career, how can one not just sit and listen to this hero's story. ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 063 of the What's a Hero Podcast has a great conversation with a hero who went to the bottom and was able to climb his way out and emerge as the hero he is. John Kelly spent 30 years serving as a police officer and is candid in regard to his struggle with addiction, adultery and suicide. He learned what he needed to do to be a better man and serve other people the way...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 064 of the What's a Hero Podcast fleshes out 35 rules a US Army Green Beret lives by and raises his children by. These are rules we all know and some of which we practice, however all of them, is that possible? They are simple, straight forward and will add value to your life. Too easy, right? 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 062 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to retired Deputy Chief Scott Mingus. The darkness, struggle and pain associated with him and his victory over trauma makes his story one worth sharing. The full career of a man who worked tirelessly for other people and now continues to work for those same people, because it is what he is called to do. we can all learn a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 061 of the What's a Hero Podcast tells the stories of three very different "Police Heroes" and the good they did. Trooper Barry Croy, Chief Robert Mortell and Deputy Richard Bach all heroes who sacrificed to help keep others safe and bring the bad guys to justice. Stories taken from the book "Police Heroes" written by Chuck Whitlock, are three of m...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 060 of the What's a Hero Podcast takes us through the journey of one who, but for the grace of God, would not be here. Ms. Jenae's journey is a difficult and painful one to follow but brings us face to face with what police and other first responders see everyday, but this time it is much more personal. If it weren't for those heroes this story may have neve...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 059 of the What's a Hero Podcast helps to shed some light on the weight a hero bares serving others. Jason Sery brings an understanding and personal struggle, and victory, to what it is many first responders, and police officers specifically, go through during their career. However, no matter the struggle or trauma faced the reward of overcoming and victory is sweet....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 058 of the What's a Hero Podcast takes us international, once again, with RCMP Swat Commander Kevin Cyr. A hero who grew up knowing what he wanted to do and figuring how to go about making it happen. Now he works to better all those who he works with and works for, not only leading down the chain of command, but up the chain of command as well.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 057 of the what's a Hero Podcast brings an understanding of lifelong service in our conversation with police officer, author, business owner, family man, public speaker and trainer, Lt. Jim Glennon. Lt. Glennon's desire to do nothing else than be a cop in the suburbs of Chicago had been with him since an early age. Hailing from a family of cops, he knew this was...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 056 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us up close and personal with the Angry Viking, himself. This Police Officer, turned therapist embodies what heroism focused on the betterment of mankind looks like. Dr. Wilkins tells his story and explains how he, now, works to help those suffering from trauma associated with PTSD, PTSI and other forms of internal struggles. He...

Send us Fan Mail This Episode of the What's Hero Podcast remembers those heroes we have lost this year serving others and giving everything to the betterment of their fellow man. As we enter Police week 2022, we can never know the sacrifice and price paid, but we can earn this life and honor those who gave everything so we can live a life worth living. Never forget those who came before and g...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 055 of the What's a Hero Podcast speaks with US Navy veteran, martial artists, violence expert, business owner and author Tim Larkin. Having trained more than 10,000 people in more than 50 countries to deal with imminent violence Tim's expertise and knowledge is on par with the best in the world. Through his book "When Violence is the Answer"  and his e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 054 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to Brandon Griffith of Griffith Blue Heart. Brandon's life, and his death, helped him realize his need to earn everyday by giving back and sharing his life to help prepare others to prevent the worst-case scenario. By sharing his story and realizing what it takes to live a life not knowing if each day will be your la...