Community Impact Episodes

In this episode, Brandon and Tony share updates on their personal lives, discuss the growth of their podcast, and explore future plans including documenting history and supporting first responders through honor guard. They also dive into industry challenges, leadership insights, and community building efforts.

In this episode, Tony interviews Brad and Kiera Newbury, authors of The Saved Effect, about the power of life-saving decisions, the importance of EMS education, and the emotional impact of their stories. They share insights from their careers, the motivation behind their book, and how they aim to inspire action and improve patient outcomes. resources The Saved Effect Website Facebook Instagram Tiktok

In this episode, we explore Thomas Lorenzen's journey from military medicine in Germany to becoming a passionate advocate for honor guard traditions, volunteer firefighting, and community service across Europe and the US. Discover insights into cross-cultural firefighting techniques, the importance of peer support, and lessons learned from disaster response.

In this episode, filmmaker Michael Gier shares the inspiring stories behind his documentary, The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 narrated by Gary Sinise, focusing on heroism, resiliency, and the importance of unity. Discover how these stories can motivate us to appreciate first responders and rebuild a sense of community. the911film.com

What does the National EMS Memorial truly mean? Tony sits down with returning guests Eric Phillips and Jonny D to discuss the impact of Memorial Weekend, the importance of honoring our fallen, the bonds built through service, and why every EMS provider should experience it at least once. A conversation about remembrance, leadership, and never forgetting those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

In this episode, Rich Creamer shares his unconventional journey from Navy support to law enforcement and his impactful work in first responder wellness and peer support. Discover insights on mental health, leadership, and how to foster resilience in high-stress professions.

Jesse Torres has spent over two decades as a voice in the Dalhart community—but nothing prepared him for the loss of his son, firefighter Brendan Torres, in the line of duty on October 4, 2022. In this episode, Jesse shares what grief really looks like after the funeral ends, and how that loss reshaped his purpose. From advocating for stronger grief support to using his platform to serve first responders and the community, this conversation goes beyond remembrance—it’s about responsibility, l...

In this episode, we sit down with retired NYPD detective Tom Smith for a real conversation on law enforcement, investigations, communication, and what it actually takes to work the job at every level. Tom shares how his journey began, how his career took him from street patrol to international counter-terrorism work, and what he learned from decades of policing in an ever-changing world. From investigative mindset and street-level experience to communication, leadership, and the evolution of cri...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Line & The Oath. In this pilot, we introduce the rebrand, explain what the name stands for (service, sacrifice, leadership, identity, and the commitment behind the calling), and share a personal update and the vision we have for the show. Expect real conversations with first responders, active military, and veterans, exploring leadership, culture, humor, and the real-life experiences that shape those who serve.