The What's a Hero Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 053 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a retired Air Force Veteran who spends her life working towards supporting veterans and those who support veterans. Not only does Lt. Col Gallowitz support veterans but she focuses on those who support the veteran, the family, friends and loved ones. Who will be there to help the veteran when they come home, as they fi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 052 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us up close and personal with a hero's hero. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an Army veteran, speaker, author, educator, and all-around servant of his fellow man. LtCol. Grossman has spent his life studying his fellow man, not to control him, but to help understand and serve him. His love for God, his family and country is boundl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 051 of the What's a Hero Podcast speaks to survivor, public speaker and all-around positive person, Jason Schecterle. Jason's tragic day is not his defining moment, but the beginning of his road to who he is. Jason's drive to make others smile and support those who need it is his true calling. You never know who you'll become when you walk to close to t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 050 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us face to face with a hero who faced death and did not let it claim victory over him. Houston Gass took the brunt of evil and kept fighting to claim that victory. Houston's determination and faith helped him fight to overcome that which could have taken him in a different direction, but he knew God was not done with him he...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 049 of the What's a Hero podcast takes us inside the experience of a police officer who went from one heart wrenching issue to another that changed her life forever. Lindsay McCall-Long tells her story of fighting beyond what could have killed her to the point she uses her voice and skills to speak into others' lives.  A hero who refuses to give up and will be th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 048 of the What's a Hero Podcast takes us into the world of retired DEA Agent Michael Brown. Michael reveals challenges and growth in life as he figured out how he could best serve others and really make a difference. From the Jungles of South America, Asia and the US Michael made a huge impact and would have been able to make a bigger one had it not been for politica...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 047 of the What's a Hero Podcast meets a firefighter who continues to fight every day. Keith Hanks spent his career doing what he always wanted to do, knowing it was his passion. Life, death, loss and victory changed his trajectory causing him to learn to fight a different fight. Now he continues to fight for those who struggle with their own demons and refuses to qui...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 046 of the What's a Hero Podcast greets a police officer, financial coach, expert witness, mother and wife. Officer Stephanie Kiesow brings a topic not covered before and helps us understand why thinking ahead is more important than one might think. From tough times to learning how to dig out of those by herself helps Stephanie share her experiences with others who ma...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 04; part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast reunites us with Gwen Grimes and Nate Harbour of Wyldwoodz Wilderness Retreat. A change of venue, and climate, is the setting as we continue to discuss what it is Wyldwoodz does and how you can go experience it for yourselves as well. It's all fun and games, until you have to go home. Nate and Gwen are real, down to Earth p...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 045: part 1 greets a set of true survivors. Have you ever considered just wanting to get away, so far away you have no internet, phone, TV, nothing? Let us introduce you to some heroes who can give you just that. Gwen Grimes and Nate Harbour are the directors of Wildwoodz Wilderness Retreat in Eagle, Alaska in addition to being a former police officer and US Army veteran....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 044 of the What's a Hero Podcast greets a true hero who fought hard to get where she's at. Betsy Brantner Smith was never given anything, but by her true tenacity and drive to serve others, she had a successful law enforcement career that spans over 29 years. She continues that service in providing education and training to law enforcement across the country alon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 043 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to Dr. John Jaquish PhD, who is currently advancing osteo genic loading research and speaking worldwide about its implications that will aid in advancing the health and well-being of people all around the world. Publisher of multiple articles in medical journals as well as the book "Osteo Loading." He's bee...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 042: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast continues our conversation with Irish Angel, Amanda Coleman. We pick up where we left off in part 1 and learn what it is Irish Angel is doing to help those who struggle with PTSD, PTSI and other forms of trauma. Amanda explains her passion with a heart of compassion to serve heroes who have given up their lives to serve others....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 042: part 1 introduces us to Amanda Coleman: the Irish Angel. Irish angel is a support network for law enforcement, EMS, Firefighters and military veterans. They provide education, awareness, and resources about PTSD, PTSI, depression and anxiety related illnesses.  Amanda's headstrong determination to help those who serve others is impressive to say the least. You wo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 041: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast continues our conversation with Dave Smith "JD Buck Savage." The always entertaining and extremely intelligent Dave Smith details a deeper understanding of law enforcement and the proper mindset officers must have. He also helps us understand the current political climate that is so erroneously anti police, and why th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 041 part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast greets a real-life celebrity and longtime hero Dave Smith aka "JD Buck Savage." We learn what the impetus for Buck Savage was and who the man behind him is. A police officer who knew the need for training law enforcement, but also knew the way police officers learned could not be the same boring way. His love for the p...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 039: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast concludes our conversation with Matt Domyancic "the Tactical Chaplain." Matt's desire to do good and strong work ethic challenged him when he began to struggle due to circumstances beyond his control. He persevered and came out victorious. However, just because a victory has been won does not mean the battles are...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 039: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to the Tactical Chaplain, Matt Domyancic. Matt, a retired police officer, fitness expert, chaplain and all around good hearted guy, explains what it took to get him to where he is right now. His challenges have not been reduced since retiring; in fact, they have doubled. However, his tenacity and love for his fell...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas from the What's a Hero Podcast. Thank you to all those serving and protecting this year on Christmas eve and Christmas Day. May God Bless you all. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 038: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast continues our conversation with "That Peer Support Couple" Cathy and Javier Bustos. They expound on their growth all while admitting their flaws and humility. However, they have learned to be able to help others by that and want nothing more than to do so.  These two are the epitome of a port in a storm for those stru...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 038: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to "That Peer Couple" Cathy and Javier Bustos. Both, current and retired law enforcement officers Cathy and Jaier Bustos let us in on what it's like to be vulnerable, flawed, and real human beings who looked at themselves and realized that to help others they needed to help themselves first. Two sel...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 037: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast concludes from part 1 of our conversation with Bob Bemis about his book Scars & Stripes: A Trooper's victory over critical injury. This Marine Corps. veteran and retired Pennsylvania State Trooper's shares how he chose to live and work on his terms after a life altering trauma that change his life forever. His pos...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 037: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a man who thought of doing nothing else with his life than serving others. Bob Bemis is a Marine Corps. veteran and was a 25+ year Pennsylvania State Trooper before retiring on his terms. His Book Forged in Scars and Stripes chronicles his journey that made him the man he is today. The tenacity and desire to co...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 036: part 2 of the What's a Hero Podcast concludes our conversation with Glen Williams, right where we left off from part 1, which spans his more than 25 year career in law enforcement. We delve into his book "Bridging the Gap" and get an insight into traumatic events and how he overcame them and how he uses those lessons to help others through similar issue...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 036: part 1 of the What's a Hero Podcast delves into the life of retired police officer Glen Williams. Throughout his 26 year career we learn about his moments of loss and stress and how he over came those issues. This journey with Glen and about him, coupled with his positive outlook and positive attitude, keeps us looking for the next lesson we can learn. These even...