The Ethos Collective

Derek Swain
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For those who believe in the power of curiosity and the pursuit of a well-rounded life. It's about cultivating a diverse range of knowledge, experiences, and skills that make us not just well-informed, but truly interesting individuals. Each episode explores the idea that living fully means embracing a wide array of passions—from outdoor adventures to intellectual pursuits, from mastering new skills to understanding different perspectives. We gather a collective of like-minded individuals who are driven by the desire to know more, do more, and be more.

Episodes

  1. Jul 31

    EP 11 Dan The Cop

    Up front apology. Due to some technical difficulties, this episodes sound quality certainly isn't up to our standards and we are working to ensure we do better next time. This episode we have Dan The Cop on. He is a 15-year law enforcement veteran currently serving as a Domestic Violence Detective. Outside of work, he is passionate about the outdoors, spending time hiking, rock climbing, photography, and pursuing his goal of becoming a mountaineer. He's climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and is always looking for the next challenge that pushes him to grow. He is also passionate about mental health in first responders because of the personal losses he has experienced. We dive into a lot on our first episode with someone in law enforcement. Check it out!

  2. Mar 23

    EP 10 - Jake Maggart

    Father, Husband, Firefighter, Marine, Afghan Vet.... Jake Maggart joins us in the Tinderbox Cigar Lounge to talk about his experiences, particularly with 3-5 in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan which saw some of the most intense fighting of the entire war. Brian Shearer also returns as another Sangin Valley vet to swap stories, along with Matt Emrich for the occasional comedic relief. We all ended this episode teary eyed, and I think it will hit any listener as deep as it did us. We ultimately had to cut it short, and I am sure we will have Jake back for more in the future. This episode is dedicated to Sergeant Ian Tawney. The world is lesser without you brother

  3. 04/01/2025

    EP 9 - Damian Schwab - Flight Paramedic of the Army, Whiskey, Hoist Stuff, and the Old Guard

    This week we have Damian Schwab on. We will definitely have to have follow on episodes with this guy as there was just too much to talk about. The Flight Paramedic of the Army at one point, Damian wrote the book on several things including the hoist program. He now is the head of the Flight Paramedic course in Ft. Novosel along with the Joint Enroute Care Course for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Damian also served in the "Old Guard" in Washington D.C. at the beginning of his career. Not to mention the guy has a very impressive Whiskey Room at his house in Enterprise, AL. We didn't even have time to dive into that subject... but more to come...... Enjoy!

  4. 03/05/2025

    EP 8 - Hosts Only - Matt's Rules on Hiker Stench, Planning a Trip to Africa, Dressing Professionally Does Matter, And Other Random Rants

    Derek forgot the SD card when he left for an Army school in Texas, so this episode is way late guys. Recorded in January before leaving, this is a hosts only episode where we just get together in Matt's kitchen and talk shop about a very wide range of things. From dressing professionally as a public servant, to blood product admin and Paramedic pay, to why we don't like entitled people bars. This episode truly was all over the place.

  5. 12/25/2024

    EP 7 - Nick Sabo - Air Force Fireman, Hunting Across North America, and the F.O.O.L.S

    This is a re-upload as Spotify's servers corrupted the last file. This week we have Nick Sabo on. He talks about growing up with golf, joining the Air Force to pursue a career in the Fire Service, and his experiences hunting and spending time in the outdoors in Alaska, Montana, South Dakota, and many other places out west. Tune in for a great conversation on finding a way to make dreams happen, how we all need hobbies and passions outside our career, and to learn more about the F.O.O.L.S - Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society Episode sponsored by Tinderbox Cigar Lounge in downtown Rapid City, SD!

  6. 11/20/2024

    EP 6 - Brian Shearer - Being a Father, The Marines, Sangin Afghanistan, Hunting, and Surviving a Sinking Boat in International Waters

    This week we have Brian Shearer on. A husband and father foremost, Brian shares insights on that as well as being a combat wounded Marine in Sangin, Afghanistan and how those experiences shaped his life. Being a strong advocate for veterans, Brian talks about getting out, continuing to push forward professionally as a firefighter and in general, and the balance between career and family. We also hear some great stories about a sinking boat incident off the Mexican coast and of course plenty of conversation about hunting. This is a great episode!

  7. 11/08/2024

    EP 5 We Wrap Up With Matt and Gretchens First Episode, Talk More Mental Health, And Other Rants

    This week we pickup where EP 4 left off as this was a two parter. A little shorter this week, we wrap up our first in depth discussion about mental health in the the public service communities and discuss how it's moving forward. We are certainly glad Matt is joining Cory and I as a full time host, and have alot of exciting news and updates coming!

  8. 10/29/2024

    EP 4 - Part one - Matt Grew Up Country, Gretchen Climbs More Than Matt, and Mental Health

    This is Part one of two since we managed to record over 5 hours on this one. Matt and Gretchen Emrich are finally here. We talk about Italy, some climbing in the Black Hills, how Gretchen taught Matt evereything he knows about climbing, the meaning of undercover dirtbags, how Matt and Gretchen manage married life with the career's we live, and lastly we talk about mental health. This was a really fun episode to make, and I am excited to post up part 2 soon that will complete the episode.

  9. 10/17/2024

    EP3 Old Republic Armaments and Nox Box Photography

    Tonight Wade from Old Republic Armaments and Rod from Nox Box Photography join us to talk about guns, guitars, photography, and the struggles of business ownership. Wade talks about being a Black Hawk crew chief in the Army and growing up on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, then we go on a rant about education and joining the military. Cory is back from Jackson, WY... Matt Emrich is back in town from Italy and still eludes us. This one went off the rails a bit, but we enjoyed making it. Check out Old Republic Armaments and Nox Box Photography on Instagram and Facebook to show a couple small business owners some love!

  10. 09/21/2024

    Minuteman EMS, Wildfire Medic Contracting, And Brain in the Road

    Tonight we have Matt and Tyler from veteran owned Minuteman EMS on to talk about their experiences starting a wildland fire medic business, working EMS on the reservation, and how to get into that niche field of EMS. Cory is gone to Jackson for training and Matt is still wondering aimlessly in Italy. We share a few stories, get to know Matt and Tyler, and discuss some perspectives on modern EMS as whole. Check Minuteman EMS out on FB and IG, along with their website www.minutemanems.com if you want to learn more about them.

  11. 09/13/2024

    Introductions, Devilstone Run, and Fighting a Bear

    It's finally here! Our first episode! Derek and Cory introduce themselves and backgrounds. Our buddies Kyle and Tom join us. Derek gets his heart broke hearing about how great the Devilstone Run was this year, although he gets to share some stories about past runs to include almost having to fight a bear. Cory gets ready to leave for swift water rescue training in Jackson, WY. Lastly the crew discusses some life lessons. Come check it out!

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About

For those who believe in the power of curiosity and the pursuit of a well-rounded life. It's about cultivating a diverse range of knowledge, experiences, and skills that make us not just well-informed, but truly interesting individuals. Each episode explores the idea that living fully means embracing a wide array of passions—from outdoor adventures to intellectual pursuits, from mastering new skills to understanding different perspectives. We gather a collective of like-minded individuals who are driven by the desire to know more, do more, and be more.

Information

  • Creator
    Derek Swain
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Derek Swain
  • Show Website
    The Ethos Collective