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Rescue Swimmer Mindset Podcast

by Two Former USCG Rescue Swimmers

Elite Military Fitness

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Episodes

  1. Navy Rescue Swimmer Mass Casualty Training

    In today's episode Brett Medford (Navy Rescue Swimmer) and Cody discuss how the Navy is training to rescue downed aircraft with 30+ people in the water. Want to train like a rescue swimmer? https://www.rescueswimmermindset.com/products

  2. Navy Rescue Swimmer Evolution

    Brett Medford is a Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. In today's episode Brett and Cody discuss Navy Rescue Swimmer operations and where they are trying to make improvements to the job. Need a coach? Cody is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and trains individuals prepping for…

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  3. How to Spot a Drowning Victim

    Slater Trout served under one of the nations most elite lifeguard services: the LA County Lifeguards. On this episode, we discuss his career as a professional paddle-boarder and big wave surfer, his near-death incident and how to assess a drowning victim as a lifeguard. Watch the Full Episode on...

  4. Underwater Drills with Swift Water Pros

    Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers Vince and Cody chat with Swift Water rescue professionals, Tim Beatty and Craig Lewis, about river rescues and attending famous surfer Laird Hamilton's elite underwater training course. Check out our Guest's Company Watershed Fitness Rescue Swimmer Mindset...

  5. How Rescue Swimmers Deal with Medical Emergencies

    A thorough breakdown of the step-by-step process of approaching and dealing with a real medical emergency by Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Cody Wright, and Wilderness First Responder, Vince. In this episode you'll learn the full EMT patient assessment, from the scene size-up to the…

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  6. Drowning Victims & Lifeguards (with Ed Vodrazka)

    Ed Vodrazka served as an ocean lifeguard in California for over 47 years. By teaching thousands of students lifeguarding skills and procedures, he became one of the most sought after educators and public speakers for the job. In 2021, Ed was recognized for his service with a resolution from...

  7. Q&A | Lifeguard Training

    RSM Cody and Vince answer rescue swimmer specific questions and talk about the new lifeguard training course. Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 80 LIFEGUARD Course Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? PRIVATE Coaching...

  8. Big Wave Hawaiian Lifeguard (with Joey Cadiz)

    Joey Cadiz is a seasoned lifeguard at Waimea beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. On this episode, Joey, Vince and Cody discuss lifeguard rescues, funny incidents and big wave hazards. Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 79 on Youtube HERE. Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Joey Cadiz Instagram…

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  9. Top Mental Health Habits (with Calen Martens)

    Calen Martens is a Men's Mental health specialist. On this episode, Vince and Calen discuss unhealthy coping mechanisms, social media addiction, breath-work, meditation, healthy habits and how elite athletes can better their physical and mental well-being. Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset…

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  10. Helicopter Incident | Training Schedule Science | Athletic Self-Care

    Cody and Vince discuss the future of the Rescue Swimmer Mindset, how to best break down ones yearly training schedule to maximize athletic development, mental and physical self-care techniques and a helicopter incident during Advanced Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school. Watch Full Episode on…

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  11. Shark Stories & Lifeguards (with Ed Vodrazka)

    Ed Vodrazka is retired Southern California lifeguard who has spent the past 45 years dedicated to keeping swimmers safe. In today's episode Cody and Ed discuss the vigorous training Southern California Lifeguard candidates are challenged with and cover some of the notable experiences Ed had as an...

  12. Renown Navy Seal (with Stew Smith)

    Stew Smith is a prior Navy Seal who's now trained thousands of BUDS candidates to achieve success in Elite Military positions. Even Rescue Swimmer Mindset hosts, Cody and Vince, used Stew's programs to achieve success in Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school. On this episode, we discuss…

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  13. The VERY 1st Rescue Swimmer (with Steve Ober)

    Lieutenant Commander Steve Ober was the very first Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the Coast Guard. On this episode, he discusses the challenges of surviving the physical and mental abuse of Navy Rescue Swimmer school and shares tales of the old Coast Guard. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE....

  14. Underwater Science (with Dr. Allan Phillips)

    Dr. Allan Phillips is an Army physical therapist who specializes in underwater performance. In this episode, we discuss the techniques he teaches his students to maximize on underwater efficiency and breath holding. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on...

  15. What's Wrong with The Guardian?

    Cody and Vince return to the Rescue Swimmer Mindset Podcast with an update on the Coast Guard's EMT school, Rescue Swimmer life saving techniques and the flaws within Kevin Costner's movie "The Guardian". Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube....

  16. PJ Mindset and Mission (with Matt Schollard)

    Matt Schollard is an Air Force Pararescue Jumper Veteran and an accomplished waterman. On this episode, Matt discusses the challenges of PJ selection; the mindset required to succeed; reveals stories of quitters within the pipeline; and shares some of his most near-death Pararescue missions. Matt...

  17. Coast Guard Flight Mechanic in Hurricane Harvey (with Ashlee Leppert)

    Flashback to episode 46 with Ashlee Leppert, a Coast Guard Helicopter Flight Mechanic Veteran, who's jobs it was to actually hold others' lives at the end of a line (cable). She was recognized as a national hero by President Donald Trump for over 40 rescues during Hurricane Harvey alone. Watch…

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  18. Forest Fire Hotshots & Smoke Jumpers (with Caitlin Chinn)

    Caitlin Chinn is a seasoned Hotshot who's combated forest fires for over 8 years. On this episode, Caitlin shares stories of close calls; the science behind forest fires; how to survive them; and the horrors of being in a fire shelter. Caitlin and Vince also discuss the tragedy depicted in the...

  19. Navy Seal | Inside the Pentagon on 9/11 (with Capt. Bob Schoultz)

    We FINALLY got a Navy Seal on the Podcast! Retired Captain Bob Schoultz was a Navy Seals Operations Officer working with SEAL Team 6 during Desert Eagle and who even operated during the Cold War. On this episode, Bob shares how to develop strong leaders; Jocko Willink; and what it was like inside...

  20. Swift Water Fire Fighter | Body Recovery Divers (with Eric Archer)

    Eric Archer is a Senior Firefighter Medic operating on a Marine Incident Response Team that provides Swift Water Rescue services in Virginia. On this episode, Eric shares his near-death mass casualty swift water rescue; fire fighting techniques; and the horrors of recovering dead bodies from the...

  21. Civilian Flight Paramedic | Joe Rogan's New House Fly-By (with John Hamilton)

    John Hamilton is a Senior STAR Flight Paramedic out of Austin, Texas. On this episode, John and Vince discuss swift water rescues; fire fighting out of helicopters; and severe medical first responder stories. John also gives us a sneak peek into what Joe Rogan's mansion looks like from the air....

  22. $ Military Pay | How Much Money Navy Seals & Rescue Swimmers Make $

    Ever wonder how much cash Jocko Willink made as a Navy Seal Officer? Or Rescue Swimmers like Kevin Costner in The Guardian? In this episode, Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers, Cody and Vince break down Military Pay charts, benefits and TOTAL after-tax income for the Military Elite in 2021....

  23. 'Shocking' Mountaineering in Canada (LAST Wildertainment)

    Seasoned Mountaineers Nick Baggaley and Mike Gallimore embarked on an expedition which involved: taking a helicopter deep into the Canadian Coastal Mountains of British Columbia (the Waddington Range); navigating mazes of crevasses; surviving a near death experience with a serac fall; and having...

  24. Mass Casualties and Hurricane Harvey (with USCG Rescue Swimmer Cory Ciekot)

    This week Cody sat down with Cory Ciekot, a former USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Cory has been a part of some truly gnarly cases that required full use of the rescue swimmer tool bag! In this episode we dive into these stories and pick out some of the lessons he learned. These stories include...

  25. From Dirtbag To TikTok Star (Wildertainment)

    Beau Martino is a rock climbing Dirtbag turned online sensation for his funny and outrageous outdoor videos. His TikTok and Instagram sketches have become so popular in the rock climbing community that Climbing.com even published an article about him. Living out of his old Subaru Forester, Beau...

  26. Canadian SAR Techs (with Sgt. Gregory Hudson)

    Sgt. Gregory Hudson is a Search & Rescue Technician based out of Ontario, Canada. SAR Techs, comparable to U.S. Air Force PJ's, are Elite Military Members of the Canadian Royal Air Force who's job it is to deploy out of planes and helicopters to aid individuals in distress in remote Canadian...

  27. HOW TO Leave No Trace VS Outdoor Scumbags (Wildertainment)

    Outdoor Educator, Matthew Kelly, teaches us the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace so that we may minimize our environmental footprint in the wilderness. As a NOLS Wilderness First Responder, and a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiker, Chewy has seen all kinds of...

  28. What You Didn't Know About Rescue Swimmers | Fan Q&A

    For this episode, fans wrote in to ask Cody and Vince some deep Rescue Swimmer questions. Tune in as they discuss why rescue swimmers are always in demand; the best stations in the Coast Guard; how to hoist spinal injured survivors; the effects of COVID on bootcamp; and how to join the RSM team....

  29. 120 mile Canoe Race NON-STOP (Wildertainment)

    Ryan Foguth won the Rookie of the Year Award while competing in the 120 mile AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. This highly underrated race is the longest non-stop river canoe race in North America where contestants are pushed so hard they never even stop to pee, thus urinating on…

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  30. Air Force PJ's Meet Helicopter Rescue Swimmers (Ones Ready Podcast)

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Cody and Vince are guests on the renown ONES READY Podcast run by a team of Air Force PJ's. Listen as they break down The Guardian and the movie's alternate ending; the differences between Rescue Swimmer and Pararescue Jumper Missions; and the secrets behind the day-to-day life…

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  31. Cody Breaks Down The Hero Factory

    In today's episode of the podcast Cody breaks down The Hero Factory, The Untold Story of Helicopter Rescue Swimmer School by Stephen Gonzalez. NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast....

  32. Drill Sergeants | Behind the Brim (with Rob Alexander)

    Rob Alexander, is an ex-Marine Drill Sergeant Company Commander in Paris Island, South Carolina. As an officer supervising the leaders of Marine Boot Camp and its Recruits, he was responsible for commanding an entire Regimen of several hundred men. Rob Alexander, is an ex-Marine Drill Sergeant...

  33. CG Rescue Swimmer Turned Air Force PJ (with Tyler Gaenzle)

    Tyler Gaenzle, is an ex-Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer now turned Air Force Pararescue Jumper. In this episode, Tyler shares the mindset required to complete two of the military's hardest selection programs, compares the challenges of both schools and reveals his experience carrying out…

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  34. Cody is Rejoining the Coast Guard!!!

    Cody reveals the breaking news that he's making his grand return as a Rescue Swimmer/AST in the Coast Guard. On this episode, Cody and Vince discuss the odd process of rejoining the military after years in civilian life. NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you? Send him an...

  35. Canadian Coast Guard Rescues US Coast Guardsman (Wildertainment)

    Josh Latuka is a prior Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school candidate turned Scuba Diving instructor and Fixed Wing Pilot. In this episode, Josh shares his solo journey on the 750 mile race from Washington to Alaska on a non-motorized boat with NO prior sailing experience. He discusses the struggles…

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  36. Downed Navy Pilot Rescue and Water Confidence Struggles (with Corey Thrift)

    New guest, Corey Thrift, is an Active Duty Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Jacksonville, Florida. In today's episode Cody talks with Corey about their time stationed together in the old Coast Guard Airmen program, a few of his search and rescue cases in South Florida and what he's doing now to train...

  37. Rescues in Kodiak, Alaska (with Bradley Pigage)

    New guest, Bradley Pigage, is an Active Duty 1st Class Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Kodiak, Alaska. I this episode, Bradley, Vince and Cody discuss the challenges of Search & Rescue missions in the Bering Sea, the Arctic and Helicopter's launches from Coast Guard boats. They also discuss the...

  38. 7,900 Mile Hike | Naked Hike Day (Wildertainment)

    Thru hikers, Archie Sanchez & Matthew Kelly, share their journeys on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & the Appalachian Trail (AT). As gritty outdoorsmen, they discuss the struggles of long term wilderness journeys, the challenges of the 7,900 mile Triple Crown Hike, Naked Hike Day and backcountry...

  39. NAVY Rescue Swimmers (with Jeff Jorgensen)

    New guest, Jeff Jorgensen, is a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the US NAVY currently stationed in Guam. Jeff is also a former instructor of Navy Rescue Swimmer school. In this episode, Jeff, Vince and Cody discuss tsunami rescues in Japan; parachute disentanglements; the mindset of Rescue Swimmer...

  40. Does Swim Form Matter? Cody VS Vince

    Cody and Vince engage in a heated debate about whether or not Swimming Form truly matters. After hearing Cody's RSM Podcast #34 labelled "Swim Form Doesn't Matter," Vince takes the gloves off and decides to go to war with Sir. Cody TheFormHatter in an attempt to educate him on the consequences of...

  41. Mountain Lion Harassment (Wildertainment)

    Rock Climber & Trail Runner, Cody Wright, tells his horrifying Mountain Lion story which occurred while camping in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. As seasoned outdoorsmen, Vince and Cody also share their tales of close encounters with bears and rattle snakes as well as the challenges of wilderness…

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  42. What it takes to become a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in 2020 (with Jesse Andreini)

    Jesse Andreini is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer candidate currently in the "Annex X" program at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. In this episode, Jesse, Cody and Vince discuss what it's like to train for Rescue Swimmer school in 2020 and the changes that have occurred in modern day Boot Camp...

  43. 60ft Fall Down an Ice Crevasse (Wildertainment)

    Two renowned New Zealand Mountaineers, Liam Pyott and Cameron Jardell, tell their story of falling 6 stories down an ice crevasse without a rope on an expedition up Mt. Aspiring. This is their incredible Wilderness Survival story. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the…

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  44. The One Thing your Workouts are Missing

    In today’s episode, we get back to the origins of the podcast with Cody as the solo host diving deep into strength training and aerobic conditioning. Last week, after browsing the Rescue Swimmer Reddit page, Cody stumbled on a post about over training for PST scores and not focusing enough on...

  45. Helicopter Crash Mountain Survival (Wildertainment)

    Gina Panuzzi is a Coast Guard Flight Mechanic Veteran who's body was torn apart during a helicopter crash in the mountains of Utah. This is her incredible Wilderness Survival story. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving...

  46. Air Force PJ's (with Brandon Deckard)

    New guest, Brandon Deckard, is a Air Force PJ. In this episode, Brandon, Cody and Vince discuss the missions and the training of Air Force PJ's as well as Boot Camp, Search & Rescue and just general Special Forces Operations. Watch on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give...

  47. Sleeping with a Bear (Wildertainment)

    The FIRST EPISODE of the Wildertainment Podcast with your host Vinny 2 Crocs! Join Vince as he discusses a gnarly helicopter rescue swimmer incident and the very first wilderness adventure story on the podcast: Waking up next to a Bear. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the...

  48. Navy Seal Diet

    Nutritionist and Outdoor Fitness Expert, Casey Smith, discusses the best diet to survive the cold waters of Navy Seals BUDS; the best breakfast, protein shakes and recovery foods for athletes; and what not to eat in our modern grocery stores. Discount Code COLDWATER to Save $20 on Nutrition DNA...

  49. How to Sneak Attack Combative Survivors

    In this episode, Vince and Cody discuss Rescue Swimmers' use of pressure points on combative/non-compliant survivors, how to perform underwater sneak attacks on panicking individuals, rock/ice climbing, and gender neutral pronouns in the Navy Seals.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE....

  50. Jiu Jitsu Rescues (with Caleb Flippin)

    New guest, Caleb Flippin, is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Veteran and a Jiu Jitsu Champion. In this episode, Caleb, Cody and Vince discuss the future of Rescue Swimmers adopting martial arts techniques on combative survivors as well as Coast Guard Stolen Valor stories. Watch on YouTube...

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