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Truck Schmucks
by Truck Schmucks
Truck Schmucks Podcast is hosted three firefighters from Maine Travis, Mike, and John and one firefighter from New York, Stephanie. Join them as they talk about the Fire and EMS service through humor, but also the serious issues of today’s fire and EMS services. Please sit back and enjoy it.
Episodes
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Episode 36: Fish Responders
In episode, John sits down at the table with Capt. Rich Doherty. Capt. Doherty is a retired firefighter, rescue diver from Cape Cod, Mass, and now a fishing charter Capt. We discuss his career, life after he retires, a new program that helps firefighters get out of the firehouse and onto the…
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Episode 35: Side Charlie Tools
In this episode Mike, Stephanie, and John sit down with Joe from Side Charlie Tools. They discuss this very innovative tool.
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Episode 34: The Misfit Hosedragger
In this episode Mike, Stephanie, and John sit down with Brooke Ames a firefighter/paramedic, farmer. We discuss how Brooke start into the fire service, the story behind the 451 F link and much more. Give Brooke a follow on Instagram at @miss_fit_hosedragger
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Episode 33: New England Fire Training
In this episode Travis, Mike, John and with guest host Mike Laprade sit down with Chris and Tim from New England Fire Training. They sat around a real dinner table at The Last Chair Pub, they discuss how New England Fire Training started and the training that the Schmucks took part in earlier…
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Episode 32: 1440 Coffee minute
In this episode, the boys sit down with Ryan Colvin owner and founder of 1440 Coffee Roasters, which is the official coffee sponsor of the podcast. They discuss why Ryan started the business and as well promoting positivity and outreach for veteran and first responder mental health. Also, Mike...
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Episode 31: Tiny but Mighty
In this episode the Schmucks sit down with Firefighter/Paramedic & INVICTA FC pro Fighter Kelly D'Angelo, they discuss her start in the fire service as well her career in mixed martial arts. As well as the importance of nutrition. To follow Kelly Instagram: @kellyadangelo Twitter: @KellyADAngelo
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Episode 30: Learning from the Top Floor
In this episode, the Schmucks sit down with Top Floor Tactics founder and 20 veteran of the fire service Mickey Farrell. We talk a little about leadership, fire ground tactics. Later on, we are joined by fire service junior member Kyle, he asks Mick some questions being a new younger firefighter…
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Episode 29: Celebrating Mike's Birthday with ZooCrew
The Schmucks sit down at their virtual kitchen table with the boys from Zoocrew Fire Training for a laid back discussion about their beginning and some fun.
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Episode 28: HAPPY ONE YEAR
In this episode, the original 3 schmucks are joined by Lisa. During the recording of episode 10, Lisa suffered a medical emergency and could not finish telling her story but she is back to finish telling her. LISA IS BADASS. Then boys talk about how awesome the first year of the show has been,...
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Episode 27: The Fireground Game Changer
In this Episode, The Schmucks sit down with 3 AM Innovations FDNY Battalion Chief Danny Sheridan & Director of Sales Development for 3 AM Innovations and retired FDNY Captain Steven Hintze. We talk about 3 a.m.'s Florian system. For more information on the Florian System www.3aminnovations.com
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Episode 26: Nothing Firefighting Related Part 2
In this Part 2 episode Steph, John and Mike continue talking with Mark Curdo a local Portland, ME radio DJ to discuss music and Markothon which is an annual radiothon that benefits the Center for Grieving Children. For for information about the Center https://www.cgcmaine.org/
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Episode 25: Nothing Firefighting Related Part 1
In this Part 1 episode the Steph, John and Mike sit down with Mark Curdo a local Portland, ME radio DJ to discuss music and Markothon which is an annual radiothon that benefits the Center for Grieving Children. For for information about the Center https://www.cgcmaine.org/
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Episode 24: Omnia Naturals
In this episode John and Travis sit down with Jon founder of Omnia Naturals and Fire Lieutenant in South Florida. They discuss the cold hard facts and benefits of CBD, mental health, FDIC and more. Check out the full line of products at www.omnianaturals.com
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Episode 23: Entering the Baconverse
In this episode the schmucks sit with our good friend Zuni, catch up on the new things going his show, geek out about star wars, bacon, and patches. Steph meets Zuni for the first time. We discuss the awesome success story of Chris Parmelee.
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Episode 22: Drinkin Muertos Coffee and Smokin big cigars far from Folsom Prison
In this episode John and Stephanie sit down with Eli Held co-founder of Muertos Coffee. They talk about a historical place that is settled into Eli's firehouse's first due district, how Muertos started to the philanthropic efforts the company does for not only for our fellow firefighters but to...
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Episode 21: The Fire Department Chronicles
In this episode the schmucks and special guest hosts Chris and Christine from NYC-IGY6 sit down with Jason from Fire department chronicles.
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Episode 20: East meets West Part Deux
In this episode the schmucks sit with Amanda, a CalFire firefighter. The gang talk about the wildfires out west, mistakes they have made and just general kitchen table talk.
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Episode 19: Finding the Beauty in Mayhem
In this episode the schmucks sit down with Brandy but you know her as Fire Photo Girl. We talk about her career in fire and photography. We also talk about her part in helping out with wildland firefighter cancer research with Stanford. You find her on the socials at @firephotogirl
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Episode 18: HAPPY TOGETHER!!!!!!
In this episode the schmucks are all together for the first time in person and discuss a little bit of everything .
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Episode 17: Don’t walk into the firehouse with a $900 helmet with a $1 health plan
The Schmucks sit down with Chris and Christine from NYC-IGY6 Fitness to discuss their respective positions within the FDNY/FDNY EMS and the importance of being in the best shape- both mind and body-for the job. Chris, FDNY: To spark a change in any demographic, the goal should be to infiltrate…
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Episode 16: Establishing The Anchor Point
In the episode The Schmucks chat with Brandon host of The Anchor Point Podcast. We talk about wild land, mental health and other stuff. Please give Brandon's podcast a listen. https://anchorpointpodcast.com/
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Episode 15: Lifting For A Cause
The Schmucks sit down with Sarah, a firefighter from Minnesota for Part 1 to discuss a little firefighting and the amazing fundraiser Stevens Nation. For information on Stevens Nation please visit stevensnation.com The Truck Schmucks are extremely proud to be affiliated with the Chief Miller…
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Episode 14: Wildland Fire & Surface Pooping
In this episode the boys are joined by Booze a wildland firefighter from Alaska. They talk wildland fires, shed hunting on wildfires and Booze's growing movement. Please go check out his instagram page @the_a_s_s_movement. It is a great movement.
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Episode 13: Confessions of a Fire Wife and A Schmuckette?
The Schmucks add a new schmuck, this is her first episode with the boys. In this episode The Schmucks sit down with Abi, a fire wife from Northern California author of Confessions of a Fire Wife blog and Co-Founder CFFW Foundation Inc. The Truck Schmucks are extremely proud to be affiliated with...
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Episode 12: Backout Safety Systems
The boys sit down with Harold owner of the Backout Safety System. This is a really cool system that is a game changer in the fire service. This is the last episode where it is just Travis, Mike and John. The Truck Schmucks are extremely proud to be affiliated with the Chief Miller family of...
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Episode 10: Sisterhood of a the Traveling Flame Part 1
WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE: In this episode the boys have a sit down talk with two sisters from East and West Coast, we discuss their journey in the fire service. There will be a part two in the very near future. The Truck Schmucks are extremely proud to be affiliated with the Chief Miller family of...
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Episode 9: Staying Salty
In this episode the boys have a sit down talk with Griffin the owner and operator of Stache Salt. The group discusses fire and salty staches. The Truck Schmucks are extremely proud to be affiliated with the Chief Miller family of podcasts. Chief Miller is dedicated to the men and women of the…
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Episode 8: A sit down with the Chief
In this episode the boys have a sit down talk with Chief Brian Soller from The Prefessional Volunteer podcast. Chief Soller discusses the EURO helmet and the importance of fitness in the fire service. Once again kitchen table talk with a fellow firefighter.
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Episode 7: The Lost Art
In this episode, the boys sit down virtually at The Tower Ladder Tavern with Andrew Coon, owner of Box 1075 Customs. They talk about his business and fire. Andrew surprises the Schmucks with a gift.
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Episode 6: East meets West
On this episode, the Schmucks sit down around the virtual kitchen table with Rich Zuniga, an LA County Firefighter/Paramedic. We discuss variety of topics ranging from Zuni's background in firefighting and his artwork to Stand Up Comedians. This episode was designed to be a bridge builder between...
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Episode 5: How to still train during COVID19
In this episode, John,Travis and Mike discuss how COVID19 has impacted this fire service from their perspective. This was a live episode and is also up on Truck Schmucks YouTube page.
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Episode 4: Are ready for the BIG ONE
We are back. In the this episode John,Travis and Bagels ask the question is your department ready for the big one? Topics discussed in this two part episode Covid19, structural Fires which John’s dad (retired fire captain and serve 33 years in the fire service) joins the boys and Active Shooter....
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Episode 3: Breaking the stigma with Fit 4 Duty
In this episode, Travis, John and Mike talk to James Boomhower. James is a CCISM Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ BLS Educator/ Peer Support CoordinatorBoston MedFlight Founder Fit for Duty from Fit for Duty. They discuss the stigma surrounding mental health among the country’s first...
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Episode 2: Life of Probie
John,Travis and Mike discuss what life is like being the new guy in the fire service, other ramblings, they also discuss upcoming episodes. The next episode the Schmucks are going to discuss mental health and the increasing number suicides among first responders if you or anyone you know is...
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Episode 1: Introduction, who are the Truck Schmucks
In this episode the Truck Schmucks discuss who they are and what their are.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Truck Schmucks Podcast is hosted three firefighters from Maine Travis, Mike, and John and one firefighter from New York, Stephanie. Join them as they talk about the Fire and EMS service through humor, but also the serious issues of today’s fire and EMS services. Please sit back and enjoy it.
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Truck Schmucks Podcast is hosted three firefighters from Maine Travis, Mike, and John and one firefighter from New York, Stephanie. Join them as they talk about the Fire and EMS service through humor, but also the serious issues of today’s fire and EMS services. Please sit back and enjoy it.
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