The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training

Welcome to another episode of The First Responder Playbook! In today’s show, Brent sits down with Patrick Faulkner, a seasoned law enforcement professional, Air Force veteran, and the mind behind both ADB Training and the Knock and Talk Show podcast. Patrick shares his winding journey through multiple police departments, from the sleepless nights of small-town policing to tackling internatio...

Welcome to this episode of “The First Responder Playbook,” where we sit down with Keith Grounsell—a law enforcement professional whose career spans over 26 years and includes an astonishing array of roles and experiences. Host Brent dives deep with Keith, exploring his journey from hands-on policing in municipalities and counties, to undercover narcotics work, to serving as a chi...

Welcome back to "The First Responder Playbook," where we dive into real conversations about the challenges and triumphs of first responders. In this episode, host Brent is joined by returning guest David Vilaysing to tackle a topic that hits close to home for anyone in law enforcement or emergency services: burnout. Brent and David open up about their own personal experiences with stress...

Welcome back to "My Space"! In this episode, host Brent sits down with Travis, a Marine Corps veteran and first responder, for an honest and deeply insightful conversation about the challenges of transitioning from military life to the civilian world. Travis opens up about his thirteen years in the Marine Corps, the factors that led him to leave, and the hurdles he faced as he adjusted t...

Welcome back to "My Space." In this episode, Brent sits down with Travis Mitchell, a lifelong friend from Wagoner and a former Marine—though as Brent reminds us, once a Marine, always a Marine. Travis takes us through his journey from being inspired by family and neighbors, to enlisting right after 9/11, to the reality checks of boot camp in San Diego. They dig into the unique inte...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 The First Responder Playbook 🎙️ This week, we’re diving into the world of small-town grit with Officer Brady Bailey —a cop who proves you don’t need a big city badge to make a big-time impact. From traffic stops to training rooms, Brady has turned his passion for criminal interdiction and police instruction into a mission. He’s part cop, part teache...

The rise of social media has brought about a new wave of criminal activity, with criminals using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to carry out illicit activities such as drug trafficking and human trafficking. Law enforcement agencies around the world are now faced with the challenge of chasing these social media criminals and cracking down on their operations.

This week, we’re flipping the script on high-stress calls and adrenaline-fueled responses. Join us as we sit down with David Vilsaying , nationally recognized de-escalation instructor and voice of calm in chaos. From the streets to the classroom, David shares real-world strategies that save lives—and careers. Whether you're a rookie responder or a seasoned supervisor, this episode will sharpen you...