Eric is a 17-year police officer currently serving as a Patrol Operations Commander in Washington State. He is an author and content creator focused on wellness, police leadership, and community engagement. He started Blue Grit to support practices for building optimal lives and careers for first responders, their families, and those looking to enter emergency services. Listen, share, and learn tips and lessons from Eric and others to support your health, mindset, and build a better you, fam ...
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Epicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
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Epicenter brings you in-depth conversations about the technical, economic and social implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Every week, we interview business leaders, engineers academics and entrepreneurs, and bring you a diverse spectrum of opinions and points of view. Epicenter is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Brian Fabian Crain, Friederike Ernst, Meher Roy and Felix Lutsch. Since 2014, our episodes have been downloaded over 8 million times.
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The Disruptors Podcast presents B.C. & Ski purveyors of Positive Mental Attitude (PMA), music, and a love for people. With backgrounds in proactive police work, gang units, homicide investigations, informant development, and training, the boys found a natural knack for conversation. With guests ranging from musicians, free-thinking first responders, entrepreneurs, reformed extremists, gang members, drug dealers, and subject matter experts in various disciplines, B.C. & Ski deliver conversati ...
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A podcast exploring the interconnectivity of advertising and atticism
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Seeking truth in true crime? Whether it’s challenging what you think you know about a case, pushing for answers on an unsolved murder, or highlighting injustice - you'll find it here with your host, Dawn. Method and Madness will take you on a journey of immersive storytelling, insight, and advocacy as we dive into mostly lesser-known cases. You'll hear from survivors, family members, investigators, and more. REACH OUT: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.com CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/methodan ...
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A podcast about English translations of Chinese literature, hosted by Angus Stewart. All eras, all genres, all ideologies. Shanghai villas, Beijing alleys. Frozen Manchuria, Sichuan furnaces. Sanmao's Sahara, Liu Cixin's apocalypse. That's where this podcast lives!
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Welcome to The Protectors® Podcast, where the valor meets the storyteller. Hosted by Jason Piccolo, a seasoned veteran and retired special agent, this series is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the courage and tales of those who pledge to protect us. Beyond the front-line stories of bravery and dedication, this podcast goes a step further, weaving in the perspectives of those who bolster and narrate the protector's journey—featuring a remarkable lineup including New York Times Best Sell ...
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Mel Project: Is Web3 Truly Decentralised? - Eric Tung
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Web3’s decentralisation is currently limited to smart contracts as they can be verified on-chain. However, until scalability and UX become on par with that of Web2, the only realistic way for crypto to reach mass adoption is threw off-chain dApps. This creates the premise for a security bottleneck in the form of centralised APIs used for on-chain q…
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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration
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Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…
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116: It's Not Over - Surviving a Knife Attack w/ Officer Andrea Moore
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The perils faced in this job claim far too many of our brothers and sisters. Sometimes it seems like no less than a miracle that we have one of ours beat catastrophic injury in overwhelming odds. It is my privilege to bring you my conversation with a poignant example of resilience and an unwavering spirit. From my neck of the woods in western Washi…
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85. Targeted: The Murder of John Umberger
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Today we’re headed to New York City, where in May of 2022, 33-year-old John Umberger walked out of the townhome where he was staying - and headed to dinner with some friends. John, the social creature he was, met with more friends at a rooftop bar. After midnight, John made his last stop; the Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen Neigh…
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115: Talking about Pet Grief, Losing a Companion, and K9 Partner w/ Dr. Brooke Bartlett
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Those who know... know. There is nothing like losing your faithful furry companion. The bonds we share with our pets can be quite different than those we share with humans. Pets are sometimes a constant, through the tumultuous things- the highs and lows one experiences over the course of 10+ years. How to process their loss, especially in untimely …
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How Gnosis 3.0 Paves the Way for Mass Adoption - Friederike Ernst
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One of the OG flag bearers for decentralisation, Gnosis initially set out to build a prediction market on Ethereum. However, unlike the vibrant ecosystem of today, the early Ethereum days were barren. As a result, Gnosis team decided to build out their own infrastructure and tooling to suit their needs. Before long, tools such as Gnosis Safe, Zodia…
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#498 | Meg Gardiner | With A.M Adair |Inside Crime Fiction: Meg Gardiner on Crafting Riveting Thrillers
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Send us a Text Message. Author Meg Gardiner joined the show to talk about her collaboration with Michael Mann on "Heat 2," discussing how they adapted Mann's cinematic style into novel form. Meg shares insights into her writing process and character development. We also explore Meg's interest in true crime and its influence on her "UNSUB" series. S…
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#42 Counter-Terrorism Expert, Cop, Author: Gary Edgington talks deadly encounters, the line-of-duty murder of his father, his novel, OUTSIDE THE WIRE, and more.
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He's a talker! Gary Edgington has the background in copland most people only read about. FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Deployment to Iraq as a Counter Terrorist expert advisor Like most real hard chargers, Gary, is willing to share his knowledge and experiences so others can learn from them. He opens up about the line-of-duty murder of his father …
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114: Cops Getting Charged: Navigating Risk/Reward, Legal vs. Moral Obligation and Society's Expectations with Sgt. Chris Nielsen
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Cops are getting charged.. arrested.. convicted. No two situations are the same and this message as well as this episode's conversations are not offering opinions about the course, investigation, judicial processes or outcomes of any cases involving police officer criminal prosecution. What this conversation IS doing, is bringing the fears, concern…
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113: Stuntman to Firefighter to Voice for First Responders and Societal Health Needs, James Geering
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You can’t be in the first responder wellness space and not know about James and his work on Behind the Shield (podcast and IG). James has a way of sharing a positive message with a dose of real talk which is very much needed in our lives. In our conversation we chat about his story and quickly get into all things health and exercise- from diet dogm…
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Ethereum at a Crossroads - Vitalik Buterin (Live from EthCC 7)
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We couldn’t miss EthCC 7, nor the chance to chat with Vitalik Buterin about Ethereum’s status quo as an L1 amidst the plethora of L2s competing for market share, and what challenges will most likely arise along the way (e.g. staking decentralisation). Tune in for a captivating discussion on the importance of decentralisation as a last stand of huma…
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112: How Mindset and Avoiding Extremes can get the Best Fitness Results w/ Ana Fish
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Ana is a lot of things: military kid, ex collegiate athlete, paramedic and nutrition and exercise coach and tactical athlete. We talk about the simple yet profound things you can do to start, advance or cement your health progress, journey, and outcomes. Positivity, identity mindset tools, hacks and tricks, how Ana got into nutrition, fitness and w…
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She was unknown to those who loved her, for 40 years. It’s 1982 in Blairstown, NJ - a quaint town with an old-timey feel, its residents were rocked upon the discovery of a murder victim in the local cemetery. The lead investigator Eric Kranz said “I’ll worry about the murder later on. My main concern is finding out who she is.” He was tired of writ…
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111: Functional Police Fitness Programming w/ Kurt Weinreich
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Kurt Weinreich has been a fitness professional in Colorado for over 25 years and utilizes his experience in the industry as a trainer, manager, and educator as a former senior instructor at the National Personal Training Institute. Kurt was awarded the Academic Achievement Award from the International Sports and Sciences Association and was chosen …
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‘Aave v4 Will Unify Cross-Chain Liquidity’ - Stani Kulechov
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One of the bluechip DeFi projects and backbone of Ethereum liquidity markets, Aave has recently announced their V4 upgrade proposal, which aims (among others) to unify crosschain liquidity. We were joined by Stani Kulechov, founder & CEO of Aave, to discuss the DeFi (r)evolution since ETH Lend to Aave V4, expanding to non-EVM chains and potentially…
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#497 | Tom Sileo | Remembering Heroes: Stories of Service, Sacrifice, and Legacy
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Send us a Text Message. What drives someone to serve and continue to honor those who have sacrificed everything? Join us as we sit down with Tom, co-author of "Three Wise Men" and author of the newly released "I Have Your Back," to uncover the profound stories of service and sacrifice. We revisit the heart-wrenching journey of Bo Wise, a Marine Cor…
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110: Calling UP, not Calling Out. Men, Mentoring, Fellowship w/ Antonio Neves
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I got turned onto Antonio Neves and his work years ago after hearing him speak on a major health and wellness podcast. Themes critical to mindset, self-development and growth, and building community to discuss men’s issues and comradery were central. Since then, I’ve been following along through his blog, show, and have even set up a Man Morning gr…
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84. Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, LCSW
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Cult leaders, parents, spouses, ex-partners…narcissistic abuse can affect any of us. But what are some of the signs we’re under a narcissist’s spell? Today’s guest is Vanessa Reiser, a psychotherapist, author & narcissistic abuse survivor. She recently stopped by to chat with Dawn about how to detect if you're in an abusive relationship, why cults …
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Fabric Ventures' Investment Thesis Since the Dawn of Bitcoin to AI - Richard Muirhead
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It is one thing to invest in early stage companies, but to do so in a nascent industry that constantly reinvents and rediscovers itself is a whole different venture. Richard Muirhead co-founded Fabric Ventures in 2012 around the thesis of supporting the Open Economy. While at first this meant investing in Bitcoin-related projects, once Ethereum was…
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#41 From Cartel interceptor, undercover detective, to CHIEF DEPUTY: Matt Thomas "Deputy One Time" This is leadership! (Biography: INTERCEPTORS)
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Great leaders have to be doers and have the actual working knowledge to fight crime and disrupt criminal organizations. The best in the business, Chief Deputy MATT THOMAS (2nd in command) aka "Deputy One Time," is back! His book, INTERCEPTORS, is a must read for any proactive cop, deputy, agent, leader, or supporter out there. Go check him out on I…
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109: Culture, Commitment and Care w/ Lt. Sarah Shendy
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I met (new LT!) Sarah Shendy at the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s 40 Under 40 Award ceremony Dallas back in 2022, where we were both recipients. It has been rewarding to be connected with other driven, engaged emerging police professionals. Sarah has such a positive outlook and critical focus on doing the hard work, having the har…
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#496 | Mark Greaney | Firearms, Careers, and Thrillers | Co-Host Gene O'Neill
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Send us a Text Message. Join hosts Jason and Gene O'Neill as they welcome bestselling author Mark Greaney for a diverse discussion on firearms, unique career paths, and novel writing. Topics include: Introducing elderly parents to modern firearms Personal firearm preferences and upgrades Career insights into law enforcement and military roles Embas…
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108: Being True to Your Values, w/ Sgt. Mike Baldwin
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Through getting connected to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (check our prior ep. #85!!) I got to meet and learn about ret. Sgt. Mike Baldwin. On this episode, he shares about his extensive assignments and law enforcement career and we take a dive into leadership tenets, personal values as they navigate policework, and serving those values in, out, and beyo…
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Plurality: How Taiwan Managed to Unite Its People Through Tech - Audrey Tang & Glen Weyl
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In a world constantly torn by social division amplified by polarizing scissor statements throughout social media, Taiwan conducted a social experiment aimed at strengthening social unity while also embracing diversity. Plurality details how Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang and her collaborators achieved inclusive, technology-fueled growth that…
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107: How to Level UP and LIVE w/ Sean Meyers and Ewan Heinemeier
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When the gents at Level Up and Live connected with me, their name alone told me it was probably going to be a great conversation on shared values. The name says it all! They are all about how to go from “existing” to LIVING. Sean and Ewan are and were both traditionally successful, but something was calling them to push harder, think deeper, and el…
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#495 | Eric Bishop | Thriving as an Indie Author: Guerrilla Publishing
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Send us a Text Message. What does it take to thrive as an indie author in a market dominated by big players? Join us as we celebrate Eric Bishop's latest release, "Breach of Trust," and uncover the unique challenges of guerrilla publishing. Eric opens up about the financial constraints, the absence of traditional marketing support, and the creative…
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106: No BS, Fixing Physical and Mental Stress, Erica Gaines, TacMobility
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If you’re a first responder on social media, you NEED to be following Erica and TacMobility. Not only will you see simple movements to fix and aid posture, mobility, chronic pain, but statements that buck the narratives that are keeping us down mentally, socially, emotionally. Erica’s a straight shooter; she tells us how it is (and frankly that’s n…
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#40 BLUE GRIT WELLNESS/RADIO Eric Tung Doubling down on positive policing, recruiting, and a lot more.
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Some time ago, two cats on Instagram started chatting about police work and how to find balance...and now they jump on the mic to talk about real police work, recruiting, the true believers who are graduating police academies and rolling out on patrol. Eric Tung, is the host of Blue Grit Radio, a current police leader, and runs the Blue Grit Wellne…
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'Ethereum Needs Polygon's Aggregation Layer to Scale' - Brendan Farmer & Sandeep Nailwal
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As more and more L2s launch promising to scale Ethereum, they end up competing for the same market share, userbase and liquidity. Apart from this harsh reality, crosschain interactions should be as seamless as possible in order to bridge different L2 ecosystems. Polygon envisions a scalable future in which various zero knowledge rollups post their …
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Ep. 105: What are Cops Afraid Of? W/ Johanna Wender
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Welcome back Johanna Wender, from Bravura Counseling (and Ep. 21, where we talk about Mental Health Musts.. so also download THAT one if you haven’t listened!) In this episode we focus on FEAR. Fear limits our abilities- in wellness, teamwork, leadership. As cops are grapple with what most civilians are afraid of- so let’s break down what WE are af…
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Ep. 104 : Why Policing Matters w/ Jim Dudley (ret. Deputy Chief)
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I had the distinct pleasure to see ret. Deputy Chief Jim Dudley’s work through Police 1’s Policing Matters podcast. Fast forward to being invited to be a co-panelist with Jim in a round-table seminar on the state of police recruiting and what’s working- it was a distinct honor and experience. In our conversation, we talk about his various assignmen…
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EthStaker: Ethereum Staking Wars - Nixorokish & Superphiz
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In a world where a handful of (centralised) entities hold the majority of staked Ethereum (either directly or via delegation), the network’s decentralisation and security might be in peril. While there are multiple proposals being discussed to address this pressing matter, from reducing issuance after a certain breakpoint (~30% of total ETH being s…
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#494 | Virginia Barone | Shooting Sports & Upcoming 2-Gun Match Supporting The Protectors Foundation
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Send us a Text Message. Virginia Barone, IDPA match director & co-founder of Trailblazer Firearms Instruction, joined the show to discuss the upcoming two-gun event aimed at bolstering the Protectors Foundation, a vital nonprofit committed to providing essential training and equipment to underfunded police departments. This episode shines a spotlig…
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Ep. 103: How to Treat Trauma, w/Dr. Lance Cutsforth
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As June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month and PTSD/I Awareness Month, it is my honor to bring you my conversation with Dr. Clarence (Lance) Cutsforth- a veteran, mental health advocate and functional medicine practitioner. We discuss: - lessons and insights from his deployment - ways to look at mental health and healing - treating trauma and P…
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