Category Archives for "WYE Podcast"
August 17, 2022
- in ASK WYE , Disaster Plan , Education , Emotional , Family , Financial , Physical , Prevention , Professional , Recovery , Response , Updates , WYE Podcast
OFFICE HOURS – August 2022
Warning: Explicit Content Also Warning: We talk movies and actors and completely forget Elijah Woods’ name. Many years ago, when we were recording our previous show which was laden with expletives, innuendo and clergy molestation humor, Mrs MC mentioned that our off the mic conversations were more interesting than our on the mic conversations and […]
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August 10, 2022
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
Off Duty Firefighter arrested after shooting at someone over puppies
You read that right, champions, an off duty firefighter was arrested recently in California after shooting someone over a dispute regarding puppies. Not Dalmations, that would be too obvious. As a quick aside, Dalmations were adopted as Firehouse dogs because they were mostly deaf, dumb as rocks and full of energy. They would run ahead […]
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August 3, 2022
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
FDNY Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn’s definition of “acceptable loss of life”
FDNY veteran Vincent Dunn has forgotten more fires than you’ll ever see. He has published articles, guidelines and books describing things you study for your promotional exam. The man eats, breathes and keeps fire in his life. So what happens when he posts something online about acceptable loss of life at “vacant building fires”? WYE […]
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July 27, 2022
- in Professional , Response , WYE Podcast
WYE in the News – Uvalde Command, Communications and Forcible Entry
With so many topics floating around the feeds while we were off, HM decides to ask MC some specifics about training on the LEO side compared to some of the issues that have arisen following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Our show has always tried to share what we can learn […]
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July 20, 2022
- in Family , Recovery , WYE Podcast
What’s Our Emergency?
You last heard from us on June 1st with a Steve Poltz concert. What happened the morning after that concert had both our families in chaos for almost the entire month of June. MClet #2 fell ill and the families scrambled with childcare, driving to and from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, dance classes, summer […]
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June 1, 2022
- in Emotional , Financial , Professional , Recovery , Response , WYE Podcast
WYE Special Concert Edition: Steve Poltz at Strawberry
They say to never meet your heroes because you’ll feel let down.I’m here to tell you that ain’t always true. After beating back Covid, MC and the family were able to make it to their favorite event of the year: The Strawberry Music Festival.While waiting in line to have one of his favorite artists sign […]
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May 25, 2022
- in Emotional , Financial , Professional , Recovery , Response , WYE Podcast
How to Combat Overwhelm
Both MC and HM got the ‘Rona last week (thus the absence…apologies). At any rate, this week sees the boys feeling loads better and at the Strawberry Music Festival. Consequently, no new episode. Instead, however, you’ll get a bonus episode that is from MC’s Badges & Budgets podcast! When you face a significant task with […]
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May 11, 2022
- in Emotional , Response , WYE Podcast
Basic Wellness Training with Bridget Truxillo
Good friend of the show, Bridget Truxillo is back on WYE to talk about her new offering: Basic Wellness Training. Back in Season 3, Episode 31, we talked about automating wellness and some of the basics of getting yourself not only back on the right track, but sometimes, just back on a track. At her […]
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May 4, 2022
- in Physical , Prevention , WYE Podcast
Waistlines come under fire in new Texas rule
Ripped from the headlines! “In April, the Texas Department of Public Safety released new fitness guidelines that required troopers to slim down or face discipline. Under the policy, troopers must start a weight loss program if their waist measures more than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women.” Yes, you read that right. Everything is […]
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April 27, 2022
- in Education , Professional , Stump MC , WYE Podcast
Stump HM & MC – Face to Face Cop vs Fireman!
As HM opened his computer, ready to stump law enforcement expert MC, there was a sly smile from across the recording studio. MC has prepared his own 3 questions to try to stump HM with stories from EMS, Fire, Military, Police and Disaster Preparedness. The questions go back and forth in a fury, seeing new […]
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