The Brad Gantt Debrief

Brad Gantt
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Documentary
  • Updated Biweekly

This podcast is broadly based on talking to individuals who I feel have a story that needs to be told. I've spent a career in public safety with the majority of it as a paramedic and flight paramedic. There are many people I have met over the years that have a spent a lifetime in EMS, or the fire service, that contain within them valuable information and stories that need to heard. Join in as I speak with these individuals and enjoy. Hopefully you enjoy it and take something worthwhile away from these discussions.

Episodes

  1. May 20

    Ep. 8 Jim Bloodworth, Sr.

    Jim Bloodworth Sr has dedicated 45 years of his life to public safety around this Columbus area. Starting in 1978, until his retirement in 2023, he has done nearly everything one can do from firefighting, ems, flight paramedic, rescue, instructing, training and developing paramedic programs. He is a man with a genuine broad wealth of experience dating back to the infancy of EMS in Georgia. He is the first guest I’ve had so far that I have not met personally and I was excited to learn about him at the same time you will be watching this episode. Though this episode is over 3hrs long, it’s very clear that I only scratched the surface and we could go on a long time talking about his experiences. His enthusiasm for the profession and love of the job still is very palpable. I’m truly honored to have had him come sit down with me and I have no doubt that I need to have him come back again in the future. Join me in welcoming Mr. Jim Bloodworth Sr.

    3h 7m

  2. May 4

    Ep. 7 Wesley Wells

    Wesley Wells is a retired fire captain and EMT who I greatly respect. He worked over 33 years at Albany Fire Department where he retired at the rank of Captain. He also spent over 10 years at Lee County Public Safety where he served in many roles including 2 years as Public Safety Director. Wesley is a man who was committed to the job and doing the right thing for the right reasons. When I think of people who have a steadfast moral compass, Wesley is one of them. A very knowledgeable individual, firefighter and leader who will hold you to a high standard but none higher than he holds himself. Wesley is a second generation firefighter as he followed in his father’s footsteps who served before him first a firefighter and who also became an EMT later in his career, the same as Wesley. I enjoyed a great conversation with him and honored he could join me. Sadly, I overlooked that his camera did not start recording and the audio was the only thing I captured. Keep an eye out for part 2 as I will have him in the studio again to finish discussing more on his career and background.

    1h 40m

  3. Apr 27

    Ep. 6 Ricky Thompson

    Ricky Thompson is a person who defines the phrase “quiet professional”. Ricky has spent 20+ years as a firefighter and currently serves as a Battalion Chief at Albany Fire Department. He’s a person who most would consider to be a calm point of reference at a station or department. A very knowledgeable person who always seems to be in good control of himself and the situation he’s facing. No matter the obstacle placed in his way, on the job or off, he’s a person to accomplish it with a quiet resilience. Glad to have Ricky in the studio to talk about life, family, the job and faith in Jesus.

    2h 26m

  4. Mar 23

    Ep. 5 Steve Ebel

    Steve Ebel is paramedic who has dedicated his life to serving the public he cares for and the students he has taught. Steve started his public safety career in 1985 as a police officer and quickly transitioned into EMS. Steve has nearly 40 years in EMS and over 30 years as an instructor. Steve is deeply loved and greatly respected for dedication to the job, dedication to teaching an unwavering commitment to speak up for what he believes is right.

    1h 26m

  5. Mar 9

    Ep. 4 Tripp Riddle

    Joined in the studio by Tripp Riddle. Tripp has been a paramedic for 22 years in Georgia. He worked on the ground for many years but also spent many years working as a flight paramedic. Currently he is the director of a local county based EMS service and has advance his department greatly by incorporating body camera for his crews and increasing the available units for the citizens he serves. Tripp brings a wealth of knowledge to the show and shared some of his experiences/advice he has picked up along the way.

    3h 36m

  6. Jan 26

    Ep. 3 Bryan Barnes

    Bryan Barnes is a 23+ year paramedic who has worked on the ground, in flight, as an instructor and currently as an Assistant Director for a local service. Bryan is highly regarded for his clinical skills, positive outlook, incredible teaching ability/passion, and most of all his patient advocacy. I’m very honored to have him come sit down with me to talk about his life, career, his outlook and management philosophies.

    2h 13m

  7. Jan 9

    Ep. 2 Pete Radano (Paramedic/RN)

    I’m honored enough to have Paramedic Pete Radano join me to share a little bit about himself and his career in EMS. Pete spent his entire career working for Dougherty County EMS here in Georgia and is a person who truly dedicated his life to EMS. Pete is a person who is beyond well respected not just for his service in EMS, but for the person as a whole he is even when he’s not working on the truck. Pete just retired from working EMS after a career spanning 3 decades and stopped by the studio to share some wisdom and some stories from his life. Have a listen and take away something we can all learn from—whether you’re in EMS or not.

    2h 27m
  8. Ep. 1 Larry Morrell

    11/24/2025

    Ep. 1 Larry Morrell

    Today I sit down with long time friend, Mr. Larry Morrell. He's been an EMT for 13 years and served this community diligently. It would be hard to find somebody with a bigger heart than him and anybody more loyal. Larry is born and raised here in south Georgia and wears many hats. Besides being an EMT-A, Larry is an amateur meteorologist who you can catch on live streams out storm chasing and giving weather updates. Additionally, Larry has a passion for reptiles and one might consider an amateur herpetologist that commonly gets called to help remove venomous snakes. Enjoy the show as we learn a little bit about Larry and reminisce!

    2h 37m

  9. 11/22/2025

    Podcast Introduction

    Quick introduction: My name is Brad Gantt and I’ve been working in public safety for 20yrs between fire and EMS. Currently I work full time as flight paramedic and have so for the past few years. There’s alot of people I’ve met along the way that I think have an interesting story to tell and one that needs to be heard. Hope you get something out of the conversations I have with the people that follow.

    3 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

This podcast is broadly based on talking to individuals who I feel have a story that needs to be told. I've spent a career in public safety with the majority of it as a paramedic and flight paramedic. There are many people I have met over the years that have a spent a lifetime in EMS, or the fire service, that contain within them valuable information and stories that need to heard. Join in as I speak with these individuals and enjoy. Hopefully you enjoy it and take something worthwhile away from these discussions.

Information

  • Creator
    Brad Gantt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brad Gantt
  • Show Website
    The Brad Gantt Debrief