The What's a Hero Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 023: part 1 introduces us to a West Point graduate who has a love of family, country, service and beer. We learn how Troy grew from a kid who always ever wanted to serve his country the best he could, what it took to get there and Why that was the most important thing to him. Gratitude and self assuredness in service. This is a great story. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 022: part 2 concludes with this police officer's story of growth, fear, concern, love and continued service. We discover the hard part of life is not what we think it is and what it takes to become the better man. This one will pull at your heart strings... 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 022: part 1 introduces us to a regular guy who inspires all that know him. We learn how that growth caused him to go from challenge to challenge just trying to do what's right and being there for others along the way. This police officer is a cops cop who loves everyone he comes in contact with. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 21.5 concludes our interview with Tony Mendonca. Last episode we learned where Tony came from and how he gained his experience. This episode helps us learn where he's headed and how we can use those same skills he uses to give back to those we serve selflessly. This man gives so much more than he ever takes, if we could all be so generous. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 021: part 1 introduces us to the director of the Traditional Karate-Do Federation International, Shihan Tony Mendonca. Life may have been bleak from the outsiders perspective, but Tony would have none of that. He found structure and success through hard work and surrounding himself with those who wanted the best for him. Learning to fight, and win, in more ways than one. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 020 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a teacher who sees his students as an extension of him. We also learn how obstacles and adversities mean nothing when he is the one controlling them and not letting them control him. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 019 of the What' a Hero Podcast introduces us to a teacher who has a passion for her work and a closeness with her students.  The growth and observation one has for the things they do are evident when it gets put into perspective. Once again, never underestimate who and or what you are.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 018: How adversity affects us and what we do and can do about it. It is followed up with some Q&A. Some personal issues get addressed. Some motivation and inspiration and introspection is the intention in this episode.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 017: Communication continuation. We are introduced to another set of fun loving heroes who know what they're doing is right, they just didn't realize to what extent. Not all books can be judged by their covers and the selflessness of some people is evident to everyone but themselves.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 016 introduces us to Archie Lidey, a Marine Corps. vet and retired police officer who had a lot of growth on his path to figuring himself out. As one door shut another opened, revealing the path he was meant to walk. A motivator, mentor and selfless friend. You never know the impact one might make on you. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 015 exposes us to real stories of real heroes, learning life's lessons and what they really mean to them. Rolling with the punches after careful planning, because we learn that we're human and so are real heroes. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 014 of The What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to two jokesters who just want to do good and serve others. Ego aside, these hero's like to have fun and want to see people who have struggled in life become more than they ever thought they could. Just a goofy couple of guys with a lot of heart and patience. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 013 Introduces us to LAPD Sgt. Marc Hildebrand who has a passion for fitness and training Law Enforcement Officers. We find out who he is, how he got there and all the obstacles he had to bust through along the way.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 012 of the What's a Hero Podcast takes us back in time with a hero who was saved more times than he can recall, by someone who had bigger plans for him. His love of God, county and his fellow man is evident as he explains what helped him develop into the hero he is, but is not the definition of who he is. Integrity, motivation and devotion are the hallmarks of this he...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 011 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a Registered Nurse who worked in the mission fields of Africa before finding her new mission to help the sick and injured. We learn that being a hero is not a job one does by themselves, but rather a mission one does with a team. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 010 brings us into the world of  first responder chaplaincy with a man whose heart knows no bounds. His love for his fellow man, and especially for those who serve others, is extremely selfless. Life, death and the desire to do good is at the forefront of this conversation. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 009 introduces us to a 911 dispatcher who goes from trying to figure it out, to serving her county, to serving her community, without ever giving the other up. As life continued to throw curveballs this hero dug her heels in and chose to be grateful for what she was blessed with.  

Send us Fan Mail Episode 008 introduces us to an honest and down to earth guy who cares more about others and how they treat others, than he cares about his own image. A real patriot who just wants the best for everyone. A veteran Army soldier and veteran police officer, who exudes humility and honesty. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 007 concludes the interview with Ron Gutekunst as he finishes his career in the military and goes where life takes him. We learn about life, love, loss and inspiration and how to overcome with a positive attitude. This one will get you. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 006 is part 2 in the series with Ron Gutekunst. It continues his life back in the states as he learns to love others as they are his own family and realizes, and corrects, life's mistakes. Look for episode 007 for the finale of Ron's story. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 005 is part 1 of a multi-part series with an all around stellar human being. He talks about life and love and lessons learned. Look for episode 006 and 007 which will continue his story. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 004 introduces us to a kid who realized his dream and works hard to maintain it. An in depth look at the fire service and what it takes to get there, keep it going and become more than anyone expects. A hero who doesn't look at himself as such, but gets an introspective understanding of himself. A true hero. 

Send us Fan Mail Episode 003 of The What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a regular guy who chose to be better by "choosing happiness and contentment" in life by serving others, as opposed to hoping it will happen. Filled with stories, lessons and inspiration all delivered with a humorous bent. This is a real hero!

Send us Fan Mail With Christmas in full swing, heroes were busy with their families and being the heroes they are. This episode is a special Christmas episode filled with stories and tributes to those heroes. Keep in mind that those that serve are still needed when the rest of us are enjoying time off on the holidays. Hug your families and Merry Christmas from The What's a Hero Podcast family...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 001 of The What's a Hero Podcast introduces your host, Ken Frownfelter, as he interviews, and is interviewed by, the host of the Fearless Mindset Podcast, Mark Ledlow. Both went through Marine Corps boot camp together and share stories remembered and lessons learned along the way. It's fun, uplifting and encouraging as Ken does some good working towards serving o...