Beyond the Stretch

Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie
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Beyond the Stretch is a fire service podcast delivering real-life advice for listeners. Prepare to be entertained by co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as they discuss all aspects of the job while sharing unscripted lessons from their career's experiences.

  1. 1D AGO

    BTS - Episode 50 - "Open Mic"

    TBA

    41 min

  2. JAN 23

    BTS - Episode 49 - "Unwilling"

    Episode 49 almost died thanks to bad whiskey, root beer, and a cursed SD card. But we’re back. Unwilling is firehouse chaos, family moments, and real talk you didn’t know you needed.

    38 min

  3. 08/01/2025

    BTS - Episode 48 - "Thermostat"

    In this episode, we toe the line of one of the edgiest firehouse roles—acting company officer. Uncle Mike throws down the challenge: Are you the thermostat or the thermometer? One sets the tone, the other just reacts. No fluff, no hand-holding. Just real talk, straight from the bunkroom. 🎙️ Hit play, and decide for yourself.

    37 min

  4. 07/25/2025

    BTS - Episode 47 - "AI"

    Yes, we went there. Uncle Mike was sober before the first sip of bourbon and got serious with AI. Don't worry we make sense of the technology and bring it back to firefighting - sort of.

    40 min

  5. 07/03/2025

    BTS - Episode 46 - "Coordinator"

    Manager? Naw man, we prefer the title of Coordinator to describe Uncle Mike. Take a listen and we will explain.

    49 min

  6. 06/28/2025

    BTS - Episode 45 - "The Grey"

    Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie share thoughts about the similarities between parenting and leadership in the fire service. Both of these roles require the individual to function in the trivial "grey" instead of the simple black and white which some feel is the ideal state.

    45 min

  7. 02/08/2025

    BTS - Episode 44 "Everybody"

    It is everybody's job no matter how small. That's the marching order in 2025 per Uncle Mike.

    34 min

  8. 02/01/2025

    BTS - Episode 43 "Now"

    Our leaders message to the rank and file typically involves the future of the organization. But what about the now?

    40 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Beyond the Stretch is a fire service podcast delivering real-life advice for listeners. Prepare to be entertained by co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as they discuss all aspects of the job while sharing unscripted lessons from their career's experiences.

Information

  • Creator
    Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond the Stretch
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Stretch