On The Edge Podcast with Scott Groves

Scott Groves

On The Edge Podcast. A weekly, edgy conversation at the intersection of business, politics, and economics. With an occasional drag queen.

  1. Mar 25

    Let's Talk To David Luxton

    David Luxton shares his Loan Officer expertise with Scott's coaching clients

    1h 1m

  2. 07/15/2025

    The 3-Part Sales Formula: Know, Like, Trust

    In this crosspost episode from the Expansive CEO Podcast, On the Edge host Scott Groves steps into the guest seat for a candid conversation with Hannah Chapman—Founder of X² Wealth Planning and Expansive CEO, and a financial advisor helping visionary entrepreneurs align business, energy, and investing. Together, they unpack why traditional sales tactics like scripts, objection handling, and pressure closes are failing today’s high-performance professionals—and what to do instead. From replacing sales calls with exploratory conversations to building referral-based pipelines and using permission-based marketing, this episode offers a fresh, practical roadmap for entrepreneurs, real estate pros, financial advisors, and service providers selling high-ticket offers. If you're ready to sell the way you serve, turn leads into raving fans, and build a business that feels aligned—not pushy—this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to On the Edge00:00:51 - Meet Scott Groves: From Sales Warrior to Sales Coach00:01:48 - From Combat Boots to Closing Deals00:02:20 - Reinventing Sales Training for Real Results00:02:51 - Why Relationships Beat Scripts Every Time00:03:32 - Hannah’s Sales Story: The Struggle Before the Shift00:05:06 - Sales Calls Are Dead — Here’s What Works Instead00:11:33 - The Most Powerful Word in Sales? “No.”00:18:28 - Are You Marketing with Permission or Pushing Too Hard?00:21:57 - Does Your Sales Process Match How You Serve?00:24:00 - A Quick Word from Our Sponsor00:24:43 - What We Really Offer Behind the Scenes00:25:07 - What Authenticity Looks Like in Sales00:25:45 - Want Better Clients? Build Real Relationships00:27:28 - A CEO’s Phone Number Changed Everything00:30:24 - Financial Planning Isn’t About Numbers—It’s About People00:45:22 - Alignment Isn’t a Buzzword—It’s the Strategy00:46:59 - Wrap-Up + Where to Connect with UsLinks & Resources: Website: Expansive CEOFinancial Advisory Firm: X² Wealth PlanningLinkedIn: Hannah Chapman------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every other Tuesday at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast on Locals:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  ⁠⁠scott@ontheedgepodcast.com⁠⁠ ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell.

    50 min

  3. 07/01/2025

    The Battle for the Plastic Truth: Lies, Lobbyists & Lazy Science with Dr. Chris DeArmitt

    Plastic is killing the planet — or so we’ve been told. In this episode, Scott Groves sits down with Dr. Chris DeArmitt — the scientist behind The Plastics Paradox — to dismantle myths we’ve been fed for decades. From the “floating island” that doesn’t exist, to the lie that you’re eating a credit card of plastic every week, Chris backs every claim with real data — 5,000 studies deep. This is the truth about bags, bottles, microplastics panic, and why billionaires, NGOs, and headlines keep feeding the fear. If you think you know the truth about plastic, this episode will challenge everything. Chapters:  00:00:00 - Welcome and Bold Kickoff00:00:56 - Accents, Upbringing, and Humor00:02:54 - Meet the Myth-Buster: Chris DeArmitt00:03:39 - Kicking Open the Plastic Controversy00:05:10 - How a Scientist Fell for Plastics00:06:14 - What Really Happens When Plastic Breaks Down00:11:09 - The Real Lifecycle Impact Nobody Tells You00:21:02 - Microplastics Panic: Fact vs Fiction00:24:41 - The Fake Floating Island Exposed00:33:02 - Why Plastic Waste Is a People Problem00:37:13 - The Hidden Materials in Your Home00:37:49 - Surprising Praise for the Plastic We Hate00:39:29 - Burying the Biggest Plastic Myths00:40:42 - Are Alternatives Worse for the Planet?00:45:58 - Microplastics: The Truth and the Hype00:58:54 - What’s Actually Threatening Our Health?01:08:01 - Why Science and Evidence Matter01:10:20 - Final Thoughts and Real TakeawaysLinks and Resources: Phantom PlasticsFree Book — Shattering the Plastics IllusionConnect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt on LinkedIn------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every other Tuesday at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast on Locals:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  ⁠scott@ontheedgepodcast.com⁠ ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. ----------

    1h 9m

  4. 06/17/2025

    Courage and Consistency: That’s the Only Game I Play with Marcel Clarke

    From cleaning toilets at 2AM to coaching high-level executives, Marcel Clarke shares how chasing success nearly broke him—until he burned it all down to rebuild with purpose. In this raw conversation with Scott Groves, Marcel unpacks the cost of “cosplaying success,” why most men are stuck in roles that don’t serve them, and how courage and consistency became his blueprint for authentic leadership. If you’re succeeding on paper but misaligned in life, this is your wake-up call. Chapters:  00:00:00 - Welcome to the On the Edge Podcast00:00:14 - How Marcel’s Family Shaped His Hustle00:01:47 - From Struggle to Strategy: The First Pivot00:03:49 - Hustling, Surviving, and Thinking Bigger00:08:26 - Balancing Books and the Block00:12:26 - Rock Bottom Moments That Built a Man00:18:55 - Chasing Legitimacy: First Legal Wins00:23:21 - Passion vs. Paycheck: Choosing Both00:32:06 - Learning to Lead with the Bills Paid00:33:17 - Building Black Excellence in Business00:36:17 - Cultural Conditioning, Cash, and Clarity00:40:54 - Managing Chaos Across Multiple Hustles00:48:16 - Mentorship That Actually Hits Different00:53:01 - Speaking Truth in Today’s Divided Climate00:59:44 - Real Ones Only: Final Word from MarcelLinks and Resources: Website: https://www.marcelclarke.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcelclarke_/------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠ I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every other Tuesday at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast on Locals:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  ⁠scott@ontheedgepodcast.com⁠ ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. ----------

    1h 1m

  5. 05/27/2025

    Beyond Borders: Why Immigration Is the Key to American Revival with Rob Haglund

    Scott Groves welcomes back Robert Haglund—Air Force veteran, conservative radio producer, and author of Rescuing the American Project. Together, they rip into the myths surrounding nationalism, immigration, and globalism in 2025. They explore how America’s founding ideals—not race or identity politics—must fuel the country’s revival, and why the future depends on bold immigration reform paired with national pride. Drawing from real-world military, political, and cultural battlegrounds, Rob and Scott leave no stone unturned as they challenge conventional wisdom, expose political hypocrisy, and offer a tough-love roadmap for those serious about personal growth and saving the Republic. 🔥 Chapters: 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Meet Robert Haglund00:01:27 - Why the Left Flipped on the Border00:07:27 - What the Right Gets Wrong on Immigration00:16:33 - Nationalism Isn’t a Dirty Word00:27:21 - How WWII Shaped the Globalist Mindset00:37:48 - Empathy Outsourced: The Cost of Caring from Afar00:39:11 - Local Problems, Global Distractions00:40:18 - Who’s Minding the Home Front?00:42:36 - Feelings vs. Responsibility: The Empathy Trap00:43:51 - Demographics Don’t Lie: Can Immigration Save Us?00:48:31 - Reclaiming the American Dream Through Merit00:51:22 - Libertarian Vision Meets Political Reality01:04:07 - Slow Collapse: Are We Managing Decline or Causing It?01:12:14 - Why Illegal Immigration Is the Worst of All Worlds01:14:57 - What Fuels Immigration Resentment in America01:15:19 - When Irony and Racism Collide at the Border01:18:29 - Immigration Economics: Who Really Pays?01:21:38 - Two Roads: Legal Entry vs. the Shadows01:23:12 - Tragedy at the Border: Real Human Costs01:27:52 - The Cultural Glue: Can Newcomers Assimilate?01:35:24 - What Nationalism Really Means for American Values01:39:41 - Divide and Conquer: How Politics Weaponizes Identity01:54:59 - Final Take: The Case for Smart Immigration ReformLinks and Resources: Rescuing the American Project: How Nationalism and Immigration Will Revive the Republic (Book)------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE:⁠⁠ ⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠ I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves⁠⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast on Locals:⁠⁠ ⁠https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves⁠⁠⁠ ------------ ⁠⁠⁠www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  ⁠scott@ontheedgepodcast.com⁠ ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. ----------

    1h 56m

  6. 05/13/2025

    When a Backpacker Becomes a Hostage with Sam Goodwin

    What happens when a globe-trotting entrepreneur lands in the wrong place at the wrong time? In this jaw-dropping episode, Scott Groves sits down with Sam Goodwin—a man who set out to visit every country in the world and ended up locked in a Syrian military prison. What unfolds is part spy thriller, part spiritual reckoning. From coaching hockey in North Korea to surviving 62 days in solitary confinement, Sam shares the wildest travel story you’ve never heard. The conversation dives into the power of faith under pressure, navigating extreme uncertainty, and why gratitude may be your most rebellious act. If you're a high-achiever hungry for hard-won wisdom, this one hits differently. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the Edge: Meet Sam Goodwin 00:00:44 – 193 Countries, One Relentless Mission 00:01:08 – How a Trip to Syria Turned Into a Nightmare 00:02:00 – Wild Stories from the Edge of the Map 00:07:26 – How He Traveled the World on Spare Change 00:10:59 – The Risk Factor: When Travel Gets Real 00:17:23 – Black SUVs, Blindfolds, and Bashar al-Assad 00:23:08 – Locked in a Dungeon: How He Stayed Sane 00:31:47 – Faith in the Dark: Prayers Behind Bars 00:32:34 – (Sponsor Break – Mortgage + Coaching) 00:33:42 – 30 Days of Silence and Boiled Potatoes 00:35:27 – Out of the Cell, Into the Chaos 00:36:00 – Finding Brotherhood in a Syrian Prison 00:40:30 – The Phone Call That Set Him Free 00:42:21 – FBI, CIA, and a Family on the Brink 00:45:29 – Two Stephs, One Shot at Freedom 00:48:09 – What Captivity Taught Him About Life 00:55:42 – He Wasn’t Done Yet: The Final 12 Countries 00:58:10 – What’s Next for Sam Goodwin? Links and Resources: Website: https://www.samrgoodwin.com/ Sam on LinkedIn ------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE:⁠ ⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠⁠ I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves⁠⁠ On The Edge Podcast on Locals:⁠ ⁠https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves⁠⁠ ------------ ⁠⁠www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com⁠⁠ ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  ⁠scott@ontheedgepodcast.com⁠ ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well! ----------

    1h 3m

  7. 04/29/2025

    The Unexpected Fight: How Jiu-Jitsu and Fiction Saved Jeff Nelson

    Scott dives deep with Jeff Nelson—author, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and punk rock enthusiast—to explore the unexpected journey that led to the creation of his debut novel, Ninja Punks F Off. From navigating a childhood stutter to mastering storytelling through cultural obsession with Japan and intense personal trials, Jeff embodies the raw grit and intellectual curiosity that define today's high-achievers. They discuss the convergence of martial arts discipline, the allure of Japanese history, and the often misunderstood nature of fiction writing. Whether you're here for the entrepreneurial spirit, unfiltered conversation, or lessons in resilience, this episode will leave you both fired up and thinking differently about storytelling, success, and personal legacy. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Meet Your Host and Dive Into Jeff Nelson’s World 00:01:11 - How Jeff’s Stutter Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Writing 00:02:42 - Anime, Samurai, and the Roots of a Cultural Obsession 00:03:11 - Discovering a Wild Ancestral Link to Japanese History 00:05:30 - Was Shogun Accurate? A Deep Nerd Dive 00:14:56 - The Strange Mix of Punk Rock, Homer, and Heroic Tales 00:25:20 - How Jiu-Jitsu Transformed Jeff’s Life and Mindset 00:31:35 - Building Champions: From the Mat to the Page 00:36:26 - Inside Jeff’s Relentless Writing Rituals 00:36:58 - Why Story Outlines Might Be Killing Creativity 00:38:00 - What Went Wrong with Disney’s Star Wars 00:39:01 - Trusting Instincts Over Blueprints in Storytelling 00:41:35 - How Yellowstone’s Fury Sparked a Creative Fire 00:42:59 - The Brutal, Soul-Crushing Reality of Editing 00:47:44 - Behind the Curtain of Today’s Publishing Industry 00:55:22 - Blood, Sweat, and Ninja Punks: How the Book Was Born 01:02:47 - Jeff’s Love Affair with the Iliad and Epic Films 01:08:51 - The Road Ahead: What’s Next for Jeff Nelson Links and Resources: Website Ninja Punks, @*&% OFF! ------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: ⁠www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves⁠ I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/⁠ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves⁠ On The Edge Podcast on Locals: ⁠https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves⁠ ------------ ⁠www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com⁠ ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  ⁠scott@ontheedgepodcast.com⁠ ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well! ----------

    1h 11m

  8. 04/17/2025

    Blood in the Pacific: The Day a Sheriff Didn’t Die with Casey Cheshier

    When SWAT medic Casey Cheshier set out for a routine return trip from Catalina Island, he didn’t expect to collide with a whale at 60 mph — or fight for his life in open ocean. In this raw and riveting episode, Scott sits down with the LA County Sheriff's Department's elite rescue paramedic to unpack a day that turned into a survival thriller. From near-fatal leg injuries to hypothermia, a malfunctioning boat, and sheer mental grit, Casey walks us through how training, mindset, and brotherhood saved his life. We also get an inside look at LA’s elite tactical rescue teams — where jumping from helicopters, diving into bodies, and explosive breaching are just another Tuesday. This is not your average cop story. It’s a blueprint in resilience, real-world leadership, and never giving up. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Wildest Survival Story 00:00:43 - From Sheriff’s Deputy to SWAT Elite 00:01:08 - Inside the Grueling Life of Tactical Lawmen 00:03:09 - Earning the Badge: No Easy Road 00:04:22 - Five Years in Hell: Jailhouse to Justice 00:08:57 - Boats, Guns, and Deep-Water Missions 00:14:03 - The Day a Whale Nearly Killed Me 00:38:35 - Blood, Bones, and Life-or-Death Decisions 00:39:06 - Floating and Fading: The Body Fights Back 00:40:43 - When Training Becomes Your Only Lifeline 00:41:59 - A Tourniquet, a T-Shirt, and Sheer Grit 00:42:36 - The Rescue Helicopter That Found Me 00:44:34 - Calling Home from a Hospital Gurney 00:48:21 - Waking Up Broken, Not Beaten 00:52:12 - The Painful Climb Back to Life 00:54:59 - Am I Still the Same Man? 01:20:11 - The Heel Bone You Can’t Replace 01:20:48 - Building a Foot with Science 01:23:07 - Bureaucracy vs. Survival: The Compensation Battle 01:33:44 - Physical Rehab and Mental Warfare 01:42:06 - Back in Uniform, Scarred But Strong 01:48:10 - What Comes After You Beat Death? Links and Resources: Casey on LinkedIn Casey on Instagram Treading Water: Survival and Surviving the Recovery ------------ This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-)  Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized.  I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!!  ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves ------------ www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast?  Questions, inquiries, booking a show?  Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email:  scott@ontheedgepodcast.com ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well! -----------

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