Episode 089 of the What's a Hero Podcast sits down with a guy who has seen and done it all, and if not, you wouldn't know it, Glen Topping. This Army veteran and police veteran has been and done a little of everything from patrol to interdiction, to investigations, undercover, task force work... you name it. He's an author and lifelong learner who works to teach a new generation, even still. This hero is a great guy to listen and learn a ton from. 

Episode 088 tells the story of Iron John and what it means to us. To the heroes who continue to strive every day to figure out their best self, where they came from, and what it is they are making available for those who need them most. How is it you have grown to be the hero you are. Is the 8-year-old version of yourself looking on you with that thing that says that's who I want to be? And what has it taken for you to get to this point in your life. Iron John breaks that down in a not-so-subtle way, that lets you figure that out. 

Episode 087 of the What's a Hero Podcast looks at the lack of male role models in the world and how much the world needs a certain kind of hero right now. Our young people are acting out all because of the lack of real male role models and heroes. This episode looks at that topic and tries to encourage men to step up. 

Episode 086 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a veteran Sailor who found his calling serving others on a humanitarian aid cruise in the south Pacific. From there Douglas James learned his ability and desire to serve others would be his next mission. We could all learn a thing or two from this hero.

Episode 085 of the What's a Hero Podcast sits down with a hero who has seen and done most of it. From life and death shoot outs to narcotic stings, human and drug trafficking busts, serving search warrants on SWAT, you name it he's probably done it, or come darn close. Now Chief Matthew Thomas closing that chapter and has written it down because it needed to be told and preserved. Meet a real hero who put it all on the line. 

Episode 084 of the What's a Hero Podcast addresses the topic "you may only have one chance." We look at the way we operate and determine if we want to take the chance of not having another opportunity, and if that opportunity will be fleeting. We also look at the stories of some real heroes and the good they did. 

Episode 083 of the What's a Hero Podcast tells the story of Medal of Honor winner Lt. Jack Montgomery. The inspiring true story of a native American medal of honor recipient for his valor on the battlefield at Anzio in 1944.  His heroic actions not only demoralized the enemy but saved his men and helped American forces push forward, helping to win the war in Europe. 

Episode 082 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings back an old friend as we go in depth of "Relentless Courage." Michael Sugrue returns, and we talk about the book he said was almost done writing when he was on back on episode 32.  He doen't only open up about he story of the trauma he underwent and the aftermath but we go into detail of how he overcame that struggle. With the help of Shauna 'Doc' Springer we can now understand how this book can help save lives.    

Episode 081 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to the medical investigation side of death. Nurse Lindsey leads us down the road she took as an RN to become a medicolegal death investigator and SANE nurse. How death is investigated and how it integrates with law enforcement is complex but this young lady has a passion for helping bring closure to families of tragedy. 

Episode 080 of the What's a Hero Podcast sits down with a real-life big deal.  Doni is a cop who only ever wanted to do this job and do it the best he could. His desire to do what it takes to help others, get drugs off the street and build relationships is his core mark. From his days in the Air Force, being deployed and facing his own trauma to his days taking pounds of drugs off the street, this cop refuses to quit. His memory and quick wit serves him well as he continues to work towards the betterment of others.