Burnt Pork-The First Responder Podcast-Police/Fire/EMS/Dispatch

Burnt Pork Podcast

A retired cop talks about the issues facing first responders in today's crazy world.

  1. Jan 15

    EPISODE 11- HEATH CROSSLAND

    In this conversation, Chubbs and Heath Crossland (4Cite Partners) discuss their extensive experiences in law enforcement, touching on themes of toxic leadership, mental health, and the evolution of police training. Heath shares his journey from patrol officer to chief deputy, his mission to combat toxic leadership, and the importance of mental health awareness, particularly regarding PTSD. They reflect on the challenges faced by officers, the need for empathy in leadership, and the shift towards requiring degrees for promotions in law enforcement. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cross-training and understanding different roles within the police force, ultimately advocating for better support and training for officers. law enforcement, toxic leadership, mental health, PTSD, career development, retirement, police training, leadership, employee well-being, organizational psychology

    1 hr

  2. 12/15/2025

    EPISODE 10-Vinnie Montez

    Chubbs sits down with Vinnie Montez. Vinnie is a cop turned stand up comic. He has been featured on the Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour and has two specials on Amazon Prime Video "Vinnie-isms The Story of the Comedian Cop" and "Armed and Hilarious".

    47 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    EPISODE 9-JOHN SALERNO

    John is a retired firefighter and also a retired NYPD Detective. He talks about the tragic day of 9/11, what's it's like to be a cop in New York and several other things that Chubbs is curious about.

    46 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    Michael Sugrue-Relentless Courage

    Michael Sugrue, author of "Relentless Courage", joins Chubbs for in depth look into his new book. A great read for all first responders.

    1h 2m

  5. 11/24/2025

    Critical Incident OIS w/Pete Tanzilli

    Chubbs sits down with a long time military buddy, Pete, to discuss a critical incident Pete was involved in while working as a Police Officer. Pete was shot by the suspect but stayed in the fight.

    46 min
  6. Chubbs and Lincoln go off the rails

    11/12/2025

    Chubbs and Lincoln go off the rails

    Chubbs sits down with an old buddy that used to work at the same department. The topics include the current state of Law Enforcement in the U.S. and how policing differs from Texas and Florida.

    43 min
  7. Chubbs Interviews a Chief

    10/31/2025

    Chubbs Interviews a Chief

    Chubbs sits down with Chief Repka from the Smithville Police Department in Texas for some insight on how command staff operates, or should operate.

    28 min
  8. Stolen Valor

    10/22/2025

    Stolen Valor

    Chubbs takes on the ICE Bounties and talks about modern day stolen valor within police departments....

    19 min
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