Beyond the Dispatch

Beyond the Dispatch
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Welcome to BTD, where we go beyond the uniform to explore the untold stories, personal struggles, and triumphs of first responders/ military members.

  1. 5D AGO

    Beyond the Dispatch: If This Helps One Person, It Was Worth It | BTD Ep. 01 – Reloaded

    This wasn’t about starting a podcast.It was about helping people before it was too late. One year ago, two first responders sat down with no roadmap, no audience, and no sponsors — just a shared conviction that silence was killing their peers faster than the job ever did. This episode is where Beyond the Dispatch began. Not polished. Not perfect. Honest. In this first conversation, Cary and Dom lay it bare: the injuries that ended careers, the trauma that followed them home, the families who carried the weight, and the moment they realized that if they didn’t create a space for these stories, no one else was going to. This show was never meant to be entertainment. It was meant to help. Even if it only reached one person hanging on by a thread. A year later, this episode hits harder — because everything said here still matters. Because the numbers haven’t gone down enough. Because people are still hurting. And because the mission hasn’t changed. Still Here 🤙🏻 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theBTDpod🛒 Support the mission: https://www.BeyondtheDispatch.com 👉 Follow Beyond the Dispatch for raw stories that bring our heroes out of the shadows — and give them the mic.

    32 min

  2. JAN 27

    Chicago PD to Clinical Psychologist: Trauma, PTSD, and Healing for First Responders | BTD Ep. 43

    In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Steiner, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of First Responders Wellness Center. Carrie spent 13 years with the Chicago Police Department, where she experienced the realities of policing firsthand, including a police-involved shooting and the loss of her partner while off duty. After leaving law enforcement, she transitioned into psychology, focusing her work on first responder trauma, PTSD, and nervous system regulation. We talk about why she made that shift and practical tools first responders can use to better manage stress and trauma. Still Here 🤙🏻🎧 BTD Website: https://www.BeyondtheDispatch.com

    1h 36m

  3. JAN 20

    From Local Policing to the El Chapo Investigation | Mario Elias’ Story | BTD Ep. 42

    In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Mario Elias, a retired law enforcement veteran with 30 years of service at the Elgin Police Department. For 20 of those years, Mario served as a Task Force Officer (TFO) with the Drug Enforcement Administration, operating deep undercover across the globe. His work took him from California and Chicago to Spain and beyond, embedded in high-level narcotics investigations that most only hear about long after the cases are closed. Mario shares firsthand insight into the realities of undercover work, the mental and personal toll of living multiple lives, and his involvement in major cases tied to international drug trafficking organizations — including El Chapo and the Flores brothers, Pedro and Margarito. This is a rare look behind the curtain from someone who lived it. Listen & Support Below: BTD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jRR6F60PV7sTWWNIsLVJF?si=tkmapUPKS4SIyvMA_pqI4g BTD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theBTDpod BTD Merch: https://www.beyondthedispatch.com

    1h 37m

  4. JAN 13

    Behind the Badge: K9 Tambo, Explosive Detection, and a Handler’s Bond | BTD Ep. 41

    In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Chris Bingham, the handler and partner of retired explosive detection K9 Tambo. Chris shares what it truly means to work alongside a K9 at the federal level — the trust, the pressure, and the bond that forms when your partner is responsible for keeping people alive. We talk about Tambo’s years of service in explosive detection, what life looks like after retirement, and the reality many working dogs face once the uniform comes off. The conversation takes a hard turn as Chris opens up about Tambo’s cancer diagnosis and the emotional toll of watching a partner who gave everything now fight for his life. We also discuss the lack of long-term support for retired K9s, why organizations like Project K9 Hero are so critical, and what needs to change to better honor these silent professionals. This episode is about loyalty, sacrifice, and the unseen cost of service — not just for the handler, but for the dog who never hesitated to step forward. Listen & Support Below:BTD Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2jRR6F60PV7sTWWNIsLVJF?si=tkmapUPKS4SIyvMA_pqI4gBTD YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theBTDpodBTD Merch:https://www.beyondthedispatch.com

    1h 15m

  5. JAN 6

    A Mother’s Perspective: My Son Was Shot in the Line of Duty | Beyond The Dispatch

    In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, Dom’s mom, Connie, joins us for one of the most personal conversations we’ve ever had on the show. We talk about Dom’s childhood, his decision to join the U.S. Coast Guard, and eventually law enforcement — and what it’s really like watching your child choose a career built around danger and service. Connie opens up about the constant worry, the silent fears, and the emotional toll that comes with being the parent of a first responder. This conversation goes even deeper as we walk through Dom’s shooting in the line of duty and the impact it had not just on him, but on his entire family. Connie shares what that moment was like from a mother’s perspective, how it changed her, and what the recovery process looked like behind the scenes — the uncertainty, the strength, and the moments no one sees. We also talk about Dom’s recovery, resilience, and how the family navigated life after everything changed. This is a raw, honest, and emotional episode about family, fear, strength, and the bonds that hold us together when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Still Here 🤙🏻 👉 Follow Beyond The Dispatch for real conversations with first responders, military members, and their families — the stories that don’t always get told. Listen & Support Below: BTD Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2jRR6F60PV7sTWWNIsLVJF?si=tkmapUPKS4SIyvMA_pqI4g BTD YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theBTDpod BTD Merch:https://www.beyondthedispatch.com

    2 hr

  6. 12/30/2025

    Personal Training, Hormones & Nervous System Health | Linnea Lones (Just Lift Fitness)| BTD Ep. 39

    In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Linnea Lones, co-owner of Just Lift Fitness, a personal training studio in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, built around long-term health, performance, and sustainability. Linnea breaks down what originally pulled her into the fitness world and how her work at Just Lift Fitness evolved beyond just workouts and aesthetics. We talk in depth about her experience training first responders, and why a healthy, sustainable lifting style is critical for overall health—especially for people living in high-stress environments. This conversation goes deep into topics that don’t get talked about enough, including: The importance of nutrition beyond calories and macros Hormone balance and what “normal ranges” actually look like for men and women How the nervous system impacts training, recovery, stress, and burnout Whether you’re a first responder, athlete, or someone simply trying to feel better in your own body, this episode offers practical insight into how training, hormones, and nervous system health all work together. This isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about understanding your body and building something that lasts. 🎧 New episode out now on all platformsStill Here 🤙🏻 🔗 Learn more about Linnea and Just Lift Fitness:⁠https://www.justliftfitness.com⁠ 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes that bring you inside the minds of America’s warriors — after the fight ends.BTD Website: ⁠https://www.BeyondtheDispatch.com⁠

    1h 31m

  7. 12/23/2025

    *Reloaded Dennis Pishock: Firefighter & Cop on PTSD, Peer Support, Brotherhood, and Resilience

    Firefighter. Cop. Survivor.Dennis Pishock has carried the weight of two uniforms and the scars that come with them. From 18 years in the fire service to his current role in law enforcement, he knows the toll of PTSD, trauma, and suicide — and why peer support can save lives.In this raw conversation, Pishock shares lessons from his book Demons & Angels, the brotherhood of martial arts, and why resilience is just as critical as any skill on the street or fireground.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes that bring you inside the minds of America’s warriors — after the fight ends.🌐 www.BeyondtheDispatch.com🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jRR6F60PV7sTWWNIsLVJF#PTSD #PeerSupport #BeyondtheDispatch #FirstResponderStories #DennisPishockStill Here 🤙🏻

    1h 54m

  8. 12/16/2025

    Retired DEA Supervisor Pat Bagley | 28 Years Undercover, 9/11, Chicago, Bangkok & Global Drug Wars| BTD Ep. 38

    Retired DEA Group Supervisor Pat Bagley spent 28 years inside the world of federal drug enforcement — a career that took him from New York during 9/11, to the streets of Chicago, and deep into international operations in Bangkok, Thailand. This episode walks through the reality of long-term federal service: the pressure, the responsibility, and the unseen toll that comes with operating at the highest levels of law enforcement. Pat breaks down what it was like working major cases, leading teams, and navigating the chaos of a post-9/11 world while the mission never slowed down. From domestic operations to overseas assignments, Pat shares how the job evolves, how agents adapt, and how identity can become fused with the badge when the work never truly stops. It’s a rare look at a career few ever see — told by someone who lived it for nearly three decades. A grounded, honest conversation about service, sacrifice, and what remains after the career ends. Still Here 🤙🏻 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes that bring you inside the minds of America’s warriors — after the mission ends. BTD Website: https://www.BeyondtheDispatch.com BTD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jRR6F60PV7sTWWNIsLVJF?si=tkmapUPKS4SIyvMA_pqI4g #PatBagley #DEA #FederalLawEnforcement #DrugEnforcementAdministration #BeyondTheDispatch #FirstResponderStories #LawEnforcementPodcast

    1h 52m
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Welcome to BTD, where we go beyond the uniform to explore the untold stories, personal struggles, and triumphs of first responders/ military members.

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  • Creator
    Beyond the Dispatch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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