A raw, hard-hitting podcast focusing on the aftermath of critical incidents on law enforcement, first responders, and the military. Each episode will focus on specific events. We’ll discuss the incident and how the survivors (or the families of the fallen) dealt with the incident, how it affected their lives, and how they've begun the healing process.
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B-T-YES! is a fan podcast about the music group BTS. (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) We’re two best friends who fell deeply in love with the music, dance moves, and personality of the group BTS. And if you love them too and are in need of some BTS-centric conversation, this is the podcast for you! 💜
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Retired NYPD sergeant Paul Linekin sat down with the Muster Room to discuss the benefits of being involved with fraternal organizations and his work with Talk to Me Post Tour. We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to serve the Law Enforcement Community and provide unforgettable experiences for…
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As a police officer, Robyn was initially assigned to patrol duties and plain clothes assignments in Patrol Borough Manhattan South. Later Robyn worked in the Early Intervention Unit, located in Police Headquarters, where she provided peer counseling and training for officers of all ranks. Robyn’s responsibilities expanded to include the restructuri…
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Pat Ryder was named Commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department in February 2018. He has spent 38 years in law enforcement, serving the last 36 years with the Nassau County Police Department. Commissioner Ryder began his law enforcement career with the New York Police Department on January 4, 1984. He joined the NCPD on July 18, 1986, and w…
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Crafting the Message: Bobby Egbert, PAPD PIO
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Bobby Egbert is a retired Port Authority police officer, a 9/11 first responder veteran, and the public information officer for the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association. We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to serve the Law Enforcement Community and provide unforgettable experiences f…
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Timothy Jaccard is the Founder and President of the AMT Children of Hope Foundation. A full-time paramedic for the Nassau County Police Department, Long Island, NY, he works endlessly and passionately to educate and prevent the abandonment of infants. We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to s…
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Prior to founding Fires & Drums, Bobby Tolley was a US Army Staff Sergeant, assigned to a Special Missions Unit in Fort Bragg, NC. He completed my service and returned to New York in May 2016. Although he is proud of the accomplishments of his team during multiple combat deployments, he missed my family greatly. Eleven months later, his brother, FD…
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Nikki Stonaker is a Sheriff’s deputy in Louisiana and has a personal & professional connection to a severe officer-involved incident that sent her into a dark place. Over the course of time, with the support of those around her, she's recovered and continues her law enforcement career. We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show y…
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Chris Wolff is a United States Airforce veteran. Wolff is well known for his involvement in organizations such as Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW), the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), his athletic accomplishments, and his support of wounded veterans. In October 2008, while state-side, Chris received a flu vaccination, which caused a reaction th…
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Relearning to Live: Jeremy Scharlow
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Jeremy Scharlow is a public speaker, advocate for military and law enforcement veterans, and author of the book, “My Brother’s Keeper: Relearning to Live with PTSD.” He served as a patrol officer for Mahomet Police Department for ten years, nine of those as a METRO SWAT member, until he medically retired after his on-duty shooting incident. Jeremy …
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Diane & Rochelle Holland join us in the Muster Room in honor of their husband & father, NYPD Police Officer, Richard Holland. Richard was a member of the NYPD and responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the months & years following for the cleanup efforts. Richard was diagnosed with 9/11 cancer and quickly succumbed to his illness on…
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After a gunman opened fire in suburban Colorado, killing five and injuring numerous others, including a Lakewood Police Agent. The agent, Ashley Ferris, was shot in the belly and lost the use of one of her legs. Critically injured and facing down a mass shooter, Agent Ferris was able to engage and eliminate the threat. Her pathway to recovery has n…
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Dechia Gerald, the widow of slain Baton Rouge Police Officer Matthew Gerald, joins us on the pod with her new husband, Officer Garret Reeves, for a discussion many people see as taboo, finding love after losing your spouse in the line of duty. In this episode, you’ll hear about the incident which took the lives of 5 officers, and how Dechia and Gar…
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Sergeant Russ Tourangeau of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is originally from Orange County, New York, where prior to graduating high school he witnessed a heroic justified officer-involved shooting. During his college years, Russ would take the Baltimore City Police exam, which would forever change the course of his life. While attending the …
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Lieutenant Rob Corbett of the NYPD worked in New York City for over 20 years. Not only a Lieutenant, but a husband, father, President of a nonprofit, and successful lawyer. Although Rob has recently retired, his calling to serve the public was too great to hang up his hat. After moving down to Florida, Rob yet again raised his right hand and took t…
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Into the Muster Room is Gordon Spitler, current Key Biscayne, Florida Police Officer, and former Hialeah, Florida homicide detective. Spitler talks about his time as a Florida cop and his former gang case that was featured on the A&E’s “The First 48.” We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to s…
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This week in the Muster Room we have former NYPD Harbor Officer Ben Reiver. We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to serve the Law Enforcement Community and provide unforgettable experiences for the families of our nation's fallen heroes.By The Muster Room
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Remembering Terrence Carraway: Allison Carraway
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Sergeant Terrence Carraway was shot and killed while responding to assist three Florence County Sheriff's Office deputies who had been shot and wounded while serving a sexual assault warrant in South Carolina. His widow, Allison Carraway joined the Muster Room to talk about the pain of losing her husband and the purpose she’s found since his death.…
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In this week's return to the Muster Room, the guys talk to Johnny Moore, a retired Irish police officer, about his time as an officer and how it's prepared him for the current phase of his life as a New Yorker bar owner. We've joined forces with LEO Weekend! By supporting this show you are now helping our mission to serve the Law Enforcement Commun…
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Law Enforcement Officers Weekend (LEO Weekend for short) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help the families of fallen law enforcement officers. In the six years of operation, the organization has assisted nearly 50 families affected by line-of-duty death or critical injury. In this episode, we sit down with vice-p…
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Today in the Muster Room we have something a little different than normal. Eric Potts is solo today discussing his background as a police suicide prevention counselor and his struggle with suicidal intentions during his time as a police officer and how he overcame it. September is suicide prevention month and this episode is especially timely given…
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Under the Rubble: Scott Strauss (9/11 Special Part 2/2)
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On the morning of 9/11, Scott Strauss was on the train home when he heard over his Walkman that a plane struck the World Trade Center. Strauss said. He grabbed some clothes, said goodbye to his wife, and raced back into Manhattan. Assigned to a rescue team, Strauss reached the World Trade Center moments after the North Tower collapsed. For the next…
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Under the Rubble: Will Jimeno (9/11 Special Part 1/2)
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On the morning of September 11, 2001, Will Jimeno, a rookie officer with the Port Authority Police Department, was just beginning his shift in midtown Manhattan when news of the terrorist attacks broke. Just nine months earlier, the former U.S. Marine had graduated from the police academy during a ceremony held at the World Trade Center’s Marriot H…
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Saved at the Seawall: Jessica DuLong (9/11 Special)
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Today on the Muster Room Podcast we welcome Jessica DuLong, the former chief engineer of the retired 1931 New York City fireboat, John J. Harvey. After the boat was sold into private hands in 1999 for preservation, DuLong joined the crew in February of 2001. As the events of September 11, 2001, were unfolding, the John J. Harvey was again pressed b…
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Today in the Muster Room we have the Acting Nassau County Commissioner of Emergency Management, Richard Corbett. Commissioner Corbett is previously the Chief of Department of the City of Long Beach Fire Department. Among his many challenges in emergency service was Superstorm Sandy. The storm wreaked havoc on Long Island and the entire New York Cit…
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Today in the Muster Room we have Marine Corp Veteran and current Suffolk County Police Officer Matias Ferreira. From serving our country on the Afghanistan battlefield to protecting the residents of Suffolk County, Matias has overcome the loss of both of his legs to become the first double amputee Police Officer in the United States. Matias is a ro…
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This week in the Muster Room we have Charo Lopez, sister of slain Nassau County Police Department Officer Arthur Lopez who was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a hit-and-run driver on the county’s border with New York City. Officer Lopez was killed on October 23, 2012, and since then Charo has worked to keep her brothers memory and legacy…
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While responding to a domestic violence call on August 1, 2019, Police Officer Paulie Lewis of the Weare, New Hampshire Police Department was shot in the line of duty. Paulie received multiple gunshots to his right arm, starting a years-long recovery process that continues to this day. Paulie has chronicled his recovery on Tik-Tok, amassing over a …
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Today in the Muster Room we have something a little bit different for you. Every so often we’ll be dropping shorter bonus episodes, and today we have a great conversation with John “JB” Bellico, the president of the Smoking Shields. John has been a great friend of the Podcast and has supplied his Cigar club to be used as our recording location for …
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The New York City Police Department’s Employee Assistance Unit was created to promote officer wellness to the department's nearly 36,000 uniformed members and 15,000 civilians. Detective Ron Thomas is at the front lines of the department's efforts to promote mental health care and wellness. His partner though is the one who steals the show! K9 Pipe…
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The Muster Room is a Podcast for First Responders and the critical incidents they deal with every day. Each week, we feature guests that have survived the most challenging of circumstances, the survivors of First Responders who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, and individuals from mental health awareness and treatment programs. The podcast's goal …
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#043 - SOWOOZOO: BTS' 6TH MUSTER CONCERT
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WE'RE BACK! After six months, we're dusting off our microphones and jumping right into discussing Festa! Every year, to celebrate the anniversary of their debut, BTS has two weeks of celebrations that tend to culminate in a special concert for their fan base called Muster. This year's concert, themed "Sowoozoo" (Mikrokosmos), was streamed online an…
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#042 - Hot Mess Christmas Party (Bonus Special)
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Happy Holidays! On this special episode of B-T-YES!, we depart from our normal format to throw a (virtual) Christmas party! Join us for some holiday-themed activities and discussions, like our holiday traditions, what we'd get BTS for Christmas, and which songs would make the best holiday remixes for a future BTS Christmas album. About B-T-YES! (Ge…
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#041 - 2020 MMA/MAMA Reaction (+The BE Comeback)
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On this episode of B-T-YES!, we dive into award show season by discussing the 2020 MMA and MAMA performances by BTS, including Suga's unconventional return to the stage. We also discuss some of the BE/Life Goes On comeback performances, BTS breaking records on the Billboard charts, and their well-deserved Grammy nomination. About B-T-YES! (Get it? …
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#040 - BE Album Discussion (+ Life Goes On MV)
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On this episode of B-T-YES, we discuss our reaction to BTS' newest album, "BE," their most emotional, intimate album yet. Created during a global pandemic, this album takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Join us as we talk about each and every track and also discuss the music video for "Life Goes On." Timestamps for each track discussed are…
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#039 - 7 Guys, 7 Rooms: The BE Concept Photos
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On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss the photos Big Hit released of BTS for BTS' next album, BE. In the photos, each member is in a room decorated to represent their personality. We talk about our impressions of their rooms and our interpretations of what their choices mean. We also briefly discuss Suga's shoulder surgery. **********************…
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#038 - What’s It Gonna BE? (Album Predictions)
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On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss everything we know about BTS' next album, BE. We make some guesses about what to expect based on the release of a concept photo and channel our inner RM to philosophize over Jungkook's upcoming directorial debut. ************************** ABOUT B-T-YES! (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love…
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#037 - The Map of the Soul ON:E Online Concert Experience
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On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss our experience live streaming BTS' first full concert since the pandemic began: Map of the Soul ON:E. We share our detailed thoughts on everything as we go through their entire setlist. This episode is a long one, so for your listening pleasure we are including timestamps for each song we discuss in the show …
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On this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss all things Dynamite! In this second of two episodes catching up from our year-long hiatus, we dive deep into BTS' biggest global hit song to date, "Dynamite." Settle in as we talk about first impressions (00:10:44), lyrics, remixes, music videos (00:31:41), chart success (00:47:44) and live performances (incl…
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WE’RE BACK!!! On this episode of B-T-YES!, we let you know where we’ve been during our year-long hiatus. We’re also discussing some BTS highlights from the year we were away. To get straight to the BTS discussion, skip to 00:40:22. About B-T-YES! (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) Love the music group BTS? You're not alone! We're Mo…
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Can you believe we're a year old? In this episode of B-T-YES!, we look back on one year of being BTS ARMY as well as one year of having a BTS podcast! We also catch up on recent BTS news like Jungkook's potential tattoo, BTS traveling to New Zealand, and we discuss if Molly's J-Hope bias has been wrecked. Thank you so much for a wonderful year of d…
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#033 - What BTS (and B-T-YES!) Did During The Big Break
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We're FINALLY back from our hiatus! And guess what? Molly has moved to Korea! In this episode of BTYES, we discuss her move and what she's been up to ever since. We also talk about the Line Friends stores in the US and Korea, BTS' presence in Korea vs. the US, BTS during their big break, Jungkook's hair, and so much more. Thanks for being patient w…
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#032 - All the BTS Things (including Run BTS!)
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we catch up on a bunch of BTS stuff like: the "Bring the Soul" movie announcement, V's skin condition, the new Weply/Weverse apps, ARMY global membership, and BTS World. We also talk about Run BTS (finally!) and give an update about Molly's upcoming move to Korea. ----------------- B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B…
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#031 - Lights MV & Speak Yourself Tour Memories
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we talk about BTS' new song and music video, "Lights." We also finally do our in-depth discussion about our experiences at the Love Yourself, Speak Yourself Stadium Tour (the U.S. dates). We cover everything from our travels for the concert, to meeting the giveaway winners, to our favorite parts of the shows we saw. Ski…
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we discuss BTS' 2019 FESTA video, Bangtan Attic, and Molly and Erika do the same Q&A that BTS does in the video. Get to know us a little better as we celebrate BTS' 6th anniversary of debuting as a group. ----------------- B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, perform…
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#029 - Life After a BTS Concert: Post-Concert Depression
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we share our struggles with returning to "real life" after attending BTS' Speak Yourself US stadium tour. ----------------- B-T-YES (Get it? The pun? Instead of B-T-S, it’s B-T-YES!) is a fan podcast covering news, performances, and more, dedicated to the breakout music group, BTS. (Only the best group in the world!) Fo…
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#028 - Speak Yourself Tour Diary: NYC Night 2
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we come to you from the MetLife Stadium parking lot after experiencing our last BTS concert for the Speak Yourself tour. Molly also shares some exciting news about her future.By B-T-YES!
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#027 - Speak Yourself Tour Diary: NYC Night 1
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we come to you from MetLife Stadium to share our unedited thoughts after experiencing another amazing BTS concert. It’s a quick episode and off-the-cuff. Since we’re attending multiple shows, expect a more thorough recap to come at a later date.By B-T-YES!
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#026 - Speak Yourself Tour Diary: Chicago Night 2 (and Soundcheck!!!)
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we come to you from Soldier Field to share our unedited thoughts after experiencing SOUNDCHECK, as well as another amazing BTS concert. It’s a quick episode and off-the-cuff. Since we’re attending multiple shows, expect a more thorough recap to come at a later date.By B-T-YES!
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#025 - Speak Yourself Tour Diary: LA Night 2
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we come to you from the Rose Bowl to share our unedited thoughts after experiencing our second ever BTS concert. It’s a quick episode and off-the-cuff. Since we’re attending multiple shows, expect a more thorough recap to come at a later date.By B-T-YES
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#024 - Speak Yourself Tour Diary: LA Night 1
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In this episode of B-T-YES!, we come to you from the Rose Bowl to share our unedited thoughts after experiencing our first ever BTS concert. It’s a quick episode and off-the-cuff. Since we’re attending multiple shows, expect a more thorough recap to come at a later date.By B-T-YES!
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