Captain Kory Pearn is all about discovery, from reflecting on past health struggles to brainstorming new ways to support the fire service. It was during a challenging time in Pearn’s life where the discovery kicked into high gear, as his concept for a fire service lifestyle publication turned to “something that I just had to get out of me,” he says. The result: CRACKYL Magazine, a quarterly publication for which he now serves as publisher and editor-in-chief, focusing on helping firefighters achieve better balance in their lives. Pearn shares a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration for the magazine, plus recent cover stories, including the current issue that features fire service editors-in-chief, including our very own Better Every Shift co-host Janelle Foskett.

Plus, we dig into this:

• Pearn’s vegetables/desserts content strategy

• Why “you can’t fake it” in fire service media

• His surprise meeting with Michael J. Fox

• The love of LEGO – and the power of distractions in achieving balance

Listen in to hear why Zam calls Captain Kory Pearn one of the most interesting people in the fire service.