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The Squad Room is a podcast devoted to optimizing the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness of police officers, and law enforcement personnel. We tackle any subject that might improve first responder wellness and commitment to ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities we serve. Physical fitness, sleep and sleeping disorders, identifying PTSD, mindfulness and meditation, the importance of mentors and coaches – the list goes on!
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This is the official PodCast of the Big Box PC Game Collectors group. We are a group who focuses on PC game collecting, and we cover all personal computers including the Apple II, Commodore, TRS-80. We're not limited to vintage PC games; we even cover modern big box PC releases.
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During his 29-year career, Jeff McGreevy was an early pioneer in the concept of peer support in Southern California, having been involved in officer wellness since 2004 when he was recruited to be a founding member of his department’s trauma support team which later evolved into peer support. Jeff has extensive training and experience in debriefing…
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Shawn is the founder of 1st Responder Conferences and a retired deputy from the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle, WA. Shawn retired in 2022 after 25 years of service as a Wellness and Resiliency Detective and a therapy K9 handler. During her career, Shawn worked patrol, as an undercover detective, a detective in the warrant unit, transit pat…
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On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his inj…
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Travis Gribble is a 24-year law enforcement veteran and founder of My Arena. Travis spent 11 years at a Sheriff’s Office in Michigan before lateralling to a large agency in Arizona where he worked as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, and as a SWAT assistant team leader and SWAT sergeant. In 2016, Travis experienced a call that would change his lif…
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Did you know that 15% of men say they have no close friends? None. 53% of women say they feel lonely at work. 17% of the general population say they routinely experience deep loneliness. What’s scary is loneliness is linked to our longevity and health. Going through life lonely is the equivalent of smoking nearly a pack a day. Now, that’s not speci…
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Sabrina Reich is a 19-year police leader of a large university police department in California. She’s also a wife, and mom of two, focused on sharing leadership tips and lessons learned for a better life. Sabrina is building a movement of courageous leaders through enabling strong trust and partnerships because communities deserve to be safe. In th…
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On October 1, 2017, Sergeant Josh Bitsko found himself on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, about to confront the deadliest killer in U.S. history. Through a weird combination of fate and initiative, Josh found himself leading the assault team of only four officers against a heavily fortified and well-organized murderer. Only six weeks late…
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Zac Miller served a combined eight years as a firefighter/EMT, 911 dispatcher and a police officer. Zac is currently the Director of ManPower at UNcivilized Inc, a Certified UNcivilized Coach, and a Breathwork Facilitator. Zac is also a husband, and a dad to four kids. Since leaving public service, Zac completed a certificate in Traumatic Stress St…
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Oftentimes, it’s the minor things that can set us off and send us spiraling out of control, handing over our sovereignty to anxiety and anger. Getting cut off in traffic, waiting in long lines… A bad haircut can be one of those things. In this episode I share the story of how a hair stylist (that’s being generous) took to my head as if storming the…
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In this episode, I share the story of how I realized something was really wrong with me and how the job was changing me in all the wrong ways. Plus, I share details on our men’s retreat for current, former, and retired first responders and military veterans. Join us in the mountains outside Denver, Colorado November 9 – 12th for a special four days…
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Dave Boyd is the President of UNcivilized Inc, a men’s coach, a workshop facilitator, a husband, a father, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, an ex-MMA fighter, a CrossFit coach, and a former first responder who served as a firefighter, a 911 telecommunicator, and lastly as a local law enforcement officer with nearly […]…
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Part 2: A lawyer who uses YouTube as a platform to discuss the legality of self-defense posted a video specifically about Byrna's less-lethal self-defense tools from his point of view that showed an interpretation that we considered misleading and uninformed. Josh and Luan candidly discuss the merits and mistakes of this lawyer's assessment. NOTE: …
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A lawyer who uses YouTube as a platform to discuss the legality of self-defense posted a video specifically about Byrna's less-lethal self-defense tools from his point of view that showed an interpretation that we considered misleading and uninformed. Josh and Luan candidly discuss the merits and mistakes of this lawyer's assessment. NOTE: Byrna le…
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Jim Vierra, CEO of a private security firm in California joins Josh on the podcast today to talk about how he began incorporating Byrna into his private security operations. Jim also shares the details on how he began a Byrna retail operation and most recently, has opened a Byrna training center built to train civilians on how Byrna can incorporate…
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In this short episode I share the story of my chance to meet Eddie Van Halen…and how I screwed it up. But that screw up led to one of my favorite conversations ever – with a Rock God no less. If you’re looking for a little extra joy in your life, sign up for Tactical […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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I recently passed the 18th anniversary of the day I entered the academy. The occasion provoked some introspection and on this episode I share 18 lessons I’ve learned throughout my career to this point – lessons often learned the hard way. It’s certainly not a comprehensive list but I incuded things that I think can […]…
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Matthew Thomas is currently the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona. Matthew works for one of the most famous sheriffs in the county, Mark Lamb. Matthew has a long career in undercover work and fighting the ever-encroaching influence and the Mexican drug cartels. Matthew is also the author of the book […]…
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Dr. Rick Hanson is a renowned psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and meditation teacher known for his expertise in the field of neuroscience and positive psychology. With a deep understanding of the brain and its capacity for change, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals cultivate happiness, resilience, and well-being. D…
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Ryan has spent a career as a professional sailor. From Captaining personal catamarans to super yachts and racing sailboats on the US National Team Ryan has been living on the water full time for the past 12 years and has developed a comprehensive safety and security plan. On the show Ryan and Josh will also discuss how to incorporate Byrna into eve…
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SWAT Officer Brandon Griffith was in the best shape of his life at 26 years old when he collapsed dead in his living room from a sudden cardiac arrest. His wife started CPR while calling 911 and he was eventually shocked back to life with a defibrillator. In this episode you will learn: The story […]…
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Career Prosecutor turned Defense Attorney Rebecca Millo joins Josh on the show today to talk about the biggest legal aspects of "self-defense". Rebecca and Josh also review two recent "self-defense" cases where the person involved has been charged with Murder and talk about why. Dallas Family Dollar Shoplifter Shot and Killed https://www.wfaa.com/a…
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Join us as we brave the pouring rain and cold for this "On-location" shoot out at Prairie Fire in Nevada. Lanny Barnes grew up shooting at an early age which helped pave her way onto the world's biggest stage as an olympic athlete participating in the biathlon. Lanny has not only spent a career training to be a better shooter but also training othe…
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Micromanagers usually lack trust in their coworkers so they feel they need to obsessively watch over them. What’s missing, is that the micromanagers also lack trust in themselves, and all that behavior is an outward expression of an inner turmoil. In this episode, I share some quick insights into how you can avoid becoming the […]…
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Ryan Allen, a successful K9 handler for his department, didn’t think much about the bee sting he got on the way home from the gym. What happened next turned this small thing into a nightmare of panic, grief, guilt and difficult decisions. Six months later, Ryan’s wife Whitney buried her young husband and was left […]…
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On this episode of Byrna's Hot Take, we are joined by special guest Dr Jenn Stankus who spent a career as a military and civilian attorney, trauma physician, and self-defense instructor. Josh and Dr. Jenn discuss some great legal aspects, review a use of force case study, and talk about some great training tips.…
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Join Josh and Byrna's Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Luan Pham while they answer your questions LIVE!!! This episode was shot on March 23rd in our Las Vegas Experience Center via our youtube channel. We had some great discussions and answered all kinds of questions posed from our live audience of over 500 people.…
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Have you just gotten promoted or looking to promote soon? This episode might save you a lot of heartache. 10 years ago this week I was promoted to sergeant. And then, just about a year ago I was promoted to lieutenant. In that time I’ve had some wins…and a whole lot of losses. I’ve also […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this episode of Hot Take, Josh welcomes special guest, Geoffrey Gainer, a Force Science expert who specializes in what happens to the brain and body in acute stress critical incidents. Geoff teaches law enforcement, attorneys, use of force oversight committees, and civilians alike on what to expect when you are presented with a high threat situa…
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In 2021 I was out on medical leave due to a back injury that had been misdiagnosed for years. What saved me from a potential career-ending surgery was a renewed practice of yoga. Despite its long tradition in warrior communities, there are a lot of misconceptions and objections to yoga in the first responder communities […]…
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On this weeks episode of Byrna Hot Take, special guest former SWAT operator turned successful Real Estate agent David Gothard, joins Josh to talk about the security concerns that realtors face everyday and how to mitigate those risks by improving your situational awareness and arming yourself with the right tools.…
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Jason Piccolo is a newly retired federal agent and the host of The Protectors Podcast. Jason has nearly 30 years in service to his country as an agent, a U.S. Army infantry captain and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jason is a frequent guest on Fox News and Court TV and he’s the author of […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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From rallies to campgrounds to boondocking, RV'ing is more popular now than ever before... but it comes with its own security concerns and serious dangers!!! David Helms of the "RV Prepper Podcast" joins Josh to discuss how the RV community can better assure they remain vigilant and how they can provide a safer environment for themselves and their …
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Welcome to Byrna’s Hot Take, a show dedicated to the discussion of self defense concepts, tactics, tips, and training for everyone. Working as a cop for the last two decades gave me the skills , Working for Byrna, I have been able to travel and meet so many people in so many different industries that all have great insight on how to incorporate vig…
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As a leader, the conversations you have with the people around you will make or break your career. Having the wrong conversations with the wrong people is the fastest way to lose the trust of your coworkers. Conversely, having these 4 types of conversations with the people around you is the fastest way to building […]…
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In 2022, a popular book came out that describes how the average human only has 4000 weeks in their entire lifetime. That’s it. Just 4000. For everything from birth, to your first day of school, to your first kiss, and on and on and on until death – only 4000 weeks. So how are you […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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Kyle Stubbs is a husband, father of two, and full time police officer with the RCMP. Prior to policing, Kyle worked as a primary care paramedic and also served with a volunteer fire department. Kyle is a certified holistic lifestyle coach, breathwork facilitator, and mindset coach. His mission is to transform first responder health and […]…
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Errol Doebler is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and retired FBI Special Agent who now runs Leader193. Errol graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991, first serving in the fleet before joining Seal Teams. In this episode, we talk about 5 elements you need to consider about how you are leading yourself if you […]…
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Did you know people are more scared of public speaking than dying?! Yes, the idea of getting up in front of a group of people and speaking is so terrifying to so many people that they’d rather cease to exist on this Earth. That’s nuts! Here’s the good news. You don’t have to be a […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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There are three things you must understand if you are a leader in your organization, or you are looking to take a leadership role in the future. They’re simple, but not always easy. In this short episode, I tackle the 3 Universal Laws of Leadership – three things you absolutely need to know to succeed […]…
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Why do we suffer? Can it be avoided, or is life just really hard sometimes? How do we take control of things that are seemingly impossible to control, but have massive, sometimes lethal consequences in our lives? In this episode, I share my experience of being diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease that forced […]…
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In this short episode, I share 7 things you can do to create more work/life balance in your life. Do you have a technique I missed? Let us know what you do to create more balance in your life. Shoot me an email at garrett@thesquadroom.net or drop us a line on social media @thesquadroom and […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this solo episode I share 15 SECRETS about leadership that they don’t tell you about. Maybe it’s because it’ll scare you away, or maybe they think misery loves company. Either way, we tackle 15 things about taking on a leadership role in your agency that are often overlooked, glossed over, or forgotten about. Do […]…
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Charlie (last name redacted) is the meme lord behind the very popular Instagram handle @teneight_memes. Although he’s known for his very funny and sarcastic sense of humor, Charlie has been put through the emotional ringer over the last year and we talk in-depth about how humor and music helped him through a very tough time. […]…
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It often seems that cops love nothing more than to complain. Sure, there are the normal gripes and injustices and we all have our moments but then there are those we work with who are on a whole other level of misery – cops who seem to make it their job to be negative about […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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Discipline is an often misunderstood – and misapplied – concept in leadership. Many supervisors think discipline and punishment are the same thing, and that the only way to get people to do what you need them to do is to hold the threat of punishment and negativity over them. That’s negative discipline and the uneducated […]…
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Nashville native and Army veteran Tyler Ashley came to Los Angeles like so many other people do, searching for his big break in acting and music. Along the was called back to service and is currently an officer with the LAPD. However, Tyler hasn’t given up on his goals of being on stage and he’s […]Garrett Te Slaa tarafından oluşturuldu
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What’s the number one complaint you have about your agency? Chances are it’s something to do with the lack of communication. Jeff Halstead is my guest this week as we dive into the simple yet complicated topic of communication; how to make it better, how it changes as you promote, and how new technologies can […]…
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Wendy Hummell, a seasoned law enforcement officer with over 24 years of experience. Wendy started her career in 1996 as a Special Agent with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). She retired at the rank of Detective after 21 years of service from the Wichita Police Department where she spent a majority of her career […]…
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