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Tier 1 Talks
by Kevin Easley
Interviews with professionals who have served 20-30 years in their military, law enforcement or fire service careers. We will explore their mental make up, their physical conditioning and their practices that allowed them to endure several decades. We will get to know each operator and explore their “WHY”. Stand by to get some.....
Episodes
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Outlaw Strength, Eric Mc Cormack
Eric is a retired law enforcement officer in the Eugene/Springfield area of Oregon. He has followed his passion of fitness and bodybuilding and has had the opportunity to change the lives of countless clients. One of his best friends just might be a name you know. He is the training partner of...
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"Honing Your Edge" with Dr. Mike Simpson, Major, U.S. Army Special Forces Ret.
Best known for his role as an investigator on the History Channel's docu-reality series Hunting Hitler, Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)....
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Strong Finisher, Zach Armstrong, Senior Chief United States Special Warfare, SEAL retired
Zach has been a close friend of mine since the day we met. He is one of the kindest souls I have ever known. I look up to Zach, (metaphorically) because of his unconquerable spirit and uncompromising will to do things right. When I attended his retirement ceremony on June 25, 2021 (yes that is…
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Christianson Combatives
Brett Christenson is the President and lead instructor of Christenson Combatives. Brett has harnessed a 20 year career in the US Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces, having deployed around the world in support of Counter Drug, Counter Piracy, and Counter Terrorism Operations forging...
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"Can Rescue, will travel" Mark Pfeifer of Ronin Rescue, Delta Fire Service
Mark Pfeifer is a decorated Captain for the City of Delta near Vancouver Canada. Mark is also one of the founders and owners of Ronin Rescue. Ronin Rescue is a vanguard in the contracting Rescue services, as well as a major player of n the international GRIMP competitions. Mark has had a storied...
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"Creating culture from the example you set as a leader". Jason Gardner, Master Chief U.S.N., SEAL Ret.
Master Chief Jason Gardner, United States Navy SEAL Retired. Jason Spent more than 30 years in Naval Special Warfare and successfully retired after having earned 1 Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart among many other service awards. He is a veteran of both the first Gulf War and the…
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Leading by Sphere of Influence, Oakland Fire Department Firefighter Aaron Quinn
Aaron Quinn is a career Firefighter for Oakland Fire Department in Oakland California. He has been serving the his city for 20 years. He is the "Senior Man" in his house assigned to Truck Company 18. Aaron is the son of a retired Oakland Fireman, and as such has had the majority of his life to...
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"Rising Above" with Sean "Buck" Rogers, USA 10th SFG
Sean is an amazing friend that has done quite a bit in his life so far. Sean grew up in the high desert of North East Los Angeles County in an abusive split home. He found the ability to choose to make his life different. He began by pursuing being a Firefighter until his unapologetic ways of...
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The art of the transition, "You have to have a plan"
Come spend an hour with my friend Tim Stuber, Deputy Chief of Santee Fire Department, retired. Listen in as we discuss his career. The origins all the way through significant events, promotions and several decades of change eventually making the ultimate transition into his retirement. However…
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“Own your outcome” with Keahi Thompson, SWAT sniper, Paramedic and owner of @Brasshalffull
I have had the opportunity to bring to you a friend of mine. His name is Keahi Thompson. Listen in to hear how he has balanced his career as a SWAT sniper, Paramedic and military reservists. He is a great guy doing some pretty amazing things. He also runs his own IG page @brasshalffull with his…
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"On The Range" with @Warhoggtactical owner, Rick Hogg. USA 7th SFG ret.
Rick is a personal friend of mine who has served our country in the Special Operation community of the United States Army for 29 years. He has exemplified all of the successful components of being a Tier 1 Athlete. He served and finished his career honorably, has stayed in impeccable physical...
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Coming Home. Reflecting on the last 20 years of work, war and the balance of life. Special guest Chief Petty Officer Dave Thivierge, U.S. Navy EOD Ret.
Dave and I have been friends for almost 20 years. His career has taken him on an unusual path through the U.S. Naval Special Warfare community, Our careers had us both deploying and doing things surreal. We changed quite a bit, and not necessarily always for the better. The one thing I learned…
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Downrange with Bomb/Arson Deputy Dan Wilson
In this podcast we explore the interesting career of being a Bomb/Arson technician in a large municipal environment. What does this career entail. The mental and physical makeup of being a bomb technician. How having a family affects the career, and how the career affects the family.
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Our Affliction. With SDFD Captain Ralph Haynes Ret.
In this podcast I have an opportunity to discuss current events with Captain Ralph Haynes. Ralph has been retired from the San Diego Fire Department for 10 years. Prior to that he taught in almost every fire academy for San Diego Fire Department for the previous 10 plus years. He has a unique...
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“Are you a problem solver, or a problem finder?” With retired Navy SEAL Greg Hake.
Great conversation With Greg Hake who is a retired Navy SEAL, plank owner of SEAL Team 7. Founder and CEO of Fatal Flaw Nation LLC. He brings to you the transitional path from active military to civilian business/leadership consulting.
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I have to, or I get to with Chad Bell
In this inaugural episode of Tier 1 Talks I sit down and visit with long time friend Chad Bell. Chad is a U.S. Navy veteran, SWAT officer with a local law enforcement agency, owner of Cross-fit La Mesa, Husband and father to 5 great kids. He has given well over 20 years of service to our country…
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Welcome to Tier 1 Talks. Who I am and my “Why”
This is a quick introduction to who I am I don’t want to bring any false pretenses into this as I jump out into a big unknown. I’ve always been the average guy trying to be the best version of myself. Over the last 28 years I’ve had the opportunity to meet an amazing group of people and continue…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Interviews with professionals who have served 20-30 years in their military, law enforcement or fire service careers. We will explore their mental make up, their physical conditioning and their practices that allowed them to endure several decades. We will get to know each operator and explore their “WHY”. Stand by to get some.....
HOSTED BY
Kevin Easley
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Interviews with professionals who have served 20-30 years in their military, law enforcement or fire service careers. We will explore their mental make up, their physical conditioning and their practices that allowed them to endure several decades. We will get to know each operator and explore...
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