He’s spent 26 years walking through blood, fire, and heartbreak — and he’s still standing.
Deputy Chief Dan Jungles of the Will County Sheriff’s Office opens up about the calls that scarred him, the mental toll of leadership, and why he’s running for Will County Sheriff. From the chaos of murder scenes and overdoses to the fight for transparency, accountability, and officer wellness — this episode digs into the real cost of the badge.
It’s not a campaign piece. It’s a human one — about trauma, family, and what it means to serve when the weight never really lifts.
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America’s waking up again.
In this episode of Table Talk, Cary and Dom go deep on the rising tension with Venezuela, China’s latest trade threats, and the mission to bring discipline and pride back to America’s military.
From Coast Guard drug busts to Eisenhower’s warning about the war machine, this is raw firehouse talk about leadership, corruption, and the fight to rebuild the warrior class our country needs again.
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Federal agents surrounded. A city’s leadership silent. And CPD told to stand down.
In this Truth Bombs & Tear Gas segment, Dom and Cary are joined by retired Romeoville Police Commander Matt Bejgrowicz to dissect the October 2nd Chicago incident — when CBP and ICE agents called for help, and CPD command told their own to walk away.
They break down what really happened that morning, how politics corrupted the chain of command, and what this means for every cop still answering the call.
This isn’t spin. It’s the truth — stripped of talking points and told by those who lived the job.
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Every responder learns to carry a physical toolbox on the job. But what about the mental one?
In this episode, McKenzie, founder of Mind Medic Counseling, takes us inside the world of first responder mental health. Drawing on her perspective as both a spouse and a clinician, she lays out the tools for the toolbox — practical ways responders can manage trauma, break through stigma, and finally get the kind of care built for them.
This isn’t abstract therapy talk. It’s raw, usable strategies for those who’ve seen too much and carried it too long. McKenzie brings the kind of insight that could mean the difference between burning out and finding a way forward.
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He circled above one of the deadliest battles of the war.
CMSgt Rob Harrison was on board Grim-32, the AC-130 gunship that witnessed the tragedy of Roberts Ridge unfold in real time. From the sky, he watched John Chapman’s last stand, the desperate fight for survival, and the chaos that would become one of the most controversial battles in Special Operations history.
In this episode, Rob relives the tension inside the gunship, the helplessness of seeing men on the ground fighting for their lives, and the lasting weight carried by those who bore witness. His story cuts deep into the cost of war — not only for those who fight on the ground, but for those who watch, unable to intervene.
This isn’t just history. It’s a wound that still bleeds. Still Here 🤙🏻
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John Chapman didn’t become a hero the day he died — he lived like one every day before that.In Part 1 of our interview with Lori Chapman Longfritz, we trace John’s journey from a soft-spoken, fiercely loyal kid to one of the most lethal and respected warriors in the U.S. military. We talk about his early life, the moment he nearly washed out of CCT training, and how he clawed his way into the 24th STS before being deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11.His final mission would push the limits of human endurance. After being shot and left for dead, John regained consciousness — and chose to stand and fight. He took out multiple enemies, engaged in hand-to-hand combat, and defended the incoming QRF team until his last breath.🎧 Part 2 begins with the KIA notification and the family’s fight to bring the truth to light — a battle that still isn’t over.📲 Listen, follow, and read the blog at beyondthedispatch.com
Two Nevada cops who got tired of staying silent — and built a platform to tell the truth.
Matt and Austin, better known as Tone Alert, open up about life on the job, the calls that stick with them, and what it’s like to balance being cops, fathers, and voices for their brothers and sisters in blue. From dark humor to heavy moments, this episode shows how they turned trauma and burnout into connection and advocacy.
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He’s carried a badge for nearly four decades — from the streets of Illinois to working DEA cases.
Deputy Chief Jeff Werniak opens up about a lifetime in law enforcement: the calls that scar, the shootings that change you, and the quiet demons that follow you home. From chasing down dope in federal task forces to leading a department through crisis, Jeff’s story is one of survival, scars, and brotherhood.
This one hits deep — not just about service, but about the bonds that hold us together when everything else falls apart.
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Dennis Pishock has lived the weight that first responders carry — from 18 years as a firefighter to his current role in law enforcement. In this episode, he opens up about the hidden toll of the job: PTSD, suicide, trauma, and the daily battles that come with wearing the badge.
Drawing from his book Demons & Angels, Pishock shares how peer support, training, and honest conversations can save lives. He also talks about martial arts, leadership, and how building resilience is just as critical as any technical skill in public safety.
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In this powerful episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with a remarkable guest—a former U.S. Army intelligence specialist and current Denver Police Officer—whose life changed in an instant.
While on duty, she was hit in her patrol vehicle, suffering a catastrophic DAI Grade 3 brain injury—one of the most severe forms of traumatic brain trauma. Her journey from military service to the frontlines of policing was already impressive… but what followed was a battle few could imagine.
We talk about the quiet world of military intelligence, the transition to civilian law enforcement, and the brutal aftermath of her on-duty crash. Despite memory loss, physical setbacks, and a long road to recovery, her resilience shines.
This is a raw, honest, and at times emotional conversation—but like every episode, we still find time to share laughs and human moments along the way.
If you or someone you know has ever questioned their strength in the face of trauma—this one is for you.
He called in airstrikes. Survived a four-hour firefight. Earned two Bronze Stars. But the war that almost killed him came after.
Eric Lionheart is a former Air Force Combat Controller who went from elite missions in Afghanistan with ODA's… to a dark spiral of guilt, pills, and suicidal depression. In this raw, soul-baring episode, Eric opens up about the ceremony that cracked him wide open — and why plant medicine wasn’t an escape, but a rescue.
He didn’t want a vacation. He wanted to stop wanting to die.
This Reloaded episode is for the ones who missed it the first time — and for anyone ready to go deeper than surface-level healing.
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This isn’t a goodbye — it’s a reload.
Beyond the Dispatch is taking a short tactical pause. Not because we’re burned out — but because we’re growing fast and it’s time to reorganize, rearm, and re-engage.
In this 17-minute update, Dom and Cary break down why we're taking a 2-week break, what’s coming next, and how Beyond the Dispatch is evolving behind the scenes:
— New gear drops and giveaways
— Expanding the team
— New episodes with operators, survivors, and frontline voices
— A renewed push to take this mission even further
This podcast is no longer a side project. It's becoming a force.
Thank you for standing by us through 25 episodes. We'll see you on August 13 — and we're not coming back quietly.
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Matt Cubbler never planned to investigate SEAL corruption, but when Cmdr. Job Price was found dead—allegedly by suicide—Job's father asked him to review the case. Matt uncovered a web of lies, suppressed evidence, and a disturbing cover-up reaching the highest military levels. In this intense episode, Matt reveals startling forensic evidence, hidden crime-scene tampering, and the truth behind a respected commander's tragic death. Today, Matt fights relentlessly to give Job's family peace and justice.
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He looked in the mirror and made peace with death. Then he swallowed every pill he had.
Treavor is a communications sergeant with 19th Special Forces Group. In this gripping episode, he opens up about the trauma of losing his son, the unbearable shame that followed, and the night he tried to end everything while away at training. But something stopped him — and what came next was a transformation built on raw honesty, spiritual grit, and a new kind of leadership. This isn’t a story about war. It’s a story about surviving yourself.
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23 years in Special Forces. 30 years in uniform. A new mission that still serves others.
Michael “Sully” Sullivan is a retired Green Beret Colonel who spent three decades in Army Special Operations, including six combat tours in Afghanistan and a command role in Lebanon. But Sully’s greatest impact may be happening right now.
As CEO of Team RWB, he’s helping veterans reclaim identity and connection after the uniform comes off. In this episode, Sully opens up about leadership, legacy, grief, and what it means to guide others through life after service.
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His mother left him and his twin in China at age 4. Came back years later — not to love them, but to relocate them.
Abandoned at four, Kevin's fight for survival began long before he joined the Marines. In this raw, emotional episode of Beyond the Dispatch, Kevin shares his harrowing experiences as a grunt with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines in Afghanistan's deadly Helmand Province during the brutal combat of 2010.
He also opens up about his transition from military service to his challenging career in law enforcement, serving as a dedicated SWAT officer, grappling with trauma, identity, and the ongoing battle to find peace.
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He’s not just fighting fires. He’s fighting for kids who may not live to see another birthday.
Kurt DeGroot is a firefighter and the founder of Project Fire Buddies, a nationwide nonprofit connecting firefighters with children battling serious illnesses—especially terminal ones. These aren’t just meet-and-greets. They’re life-changing moments. Some of these kids have days left to live. Others just need a reason to smile through the pain.
This episode dives deep into how one small act of kindness turned into a national mission of hope. Kurt opens up about the emotional weight, the kids who changed his life, and why the fire service is uniquely positioned to serve families in crisis.
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Nine firefighters died in a furniture store fire. David Griffin was pumping water at the panel when it happened.
This episode goes deep with Assistant Chief David Griffin of the Charleston Fire Department — a man who lived through one of the deadliest days in American fire service history. From rookie years to command, from trauma to transformation, Griffin walks us through the 2007 Super Sofa Fire, the cultural reckoning that followed, and the lifelong burden of survivor’s guilt.
He didn’t just survive. He rebuilt. And he’s still here.
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He earned two Bronze Stars, called in airstrikes under fire, and lost brothers to suicide. But his hardest fight came after the war.
Combat Controller Eric Lionheart didn’t just see combat — he lived through four-hour firefights, called in F-15s under fire, and carried the weight of survivor’s guilt when he came home alone. He opens up about the loss of his teammates, the battle to stay alive after the battlefield, and the foundation he built — First There — to save others when nothing else worked.
This is not just a story about war. It's about what happens when warriors are left to fight alone.
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They left him behind on a snowy mountain in Afghanistan. Then they lied about how he died.
In Part Two of our interview with Lori Chapman Longfritz, we walk through the aftermath of John Chapman’s death—and the betrayal that followed. From the night her family was notified, to the battle over his Medal of Honor, to the disgraceful way he’s been treated in the Medal of Honor Museum, this episode is Lori’s raw and unfiltered account of a truth the SEALs fought to bury.
This story isn’t over. The lies are still happening. And Lori’s not backing down.
John Chapman didn’t just earn the Medal of Honor.
He earned the truth.