Behind The Shield

London Papamichael is a fitness trainer based in LA. We discuss living in Cyprus, witnessing the grip of addiction on his mother, feeling unfulfilled in the business world, pursuing his mentor, coaching elite athletes and much more.

Knocko Nolan is a law enforcement veteran who has worked for both NYPD and LAPD, serving in multiple specialized roles. We talk about his journey into policing, his powerful 9/11 story, gangs, prostitution, the war on drugs, corruption, mental health, jiu jiutsu and so much more.

Kendra Fisher is a former Canadian national ice hockey team member and current firefighter. We discuss her childhood mental health struggles, finding solace on the ice, being forced to give up her dream position, finding the correct diagnosis, her journey into the fire service and so much more.

Mark Matzeldelaflor is a Navy SEAL and the founder of Guardian Grange. We discuss his journey into the military, how veterans struggle with transitioning out, plant medicine, the power of local farms, creating purpose through farming and so much more.

Dr Eric Goodman is a chiropractor, author and the creator of the movement practice Foundation Training. In this third conversation, we discuss proactive measure to boost immunity holistically, the cannabinoid system, the healing potential of cannabis, movement in infants and so much more.

Dr Mike Simpson is a Special Forces veteran, Emergency Medicine physician and SWAT Medic. In this second conversation, we discuss his new book "Honed", forging longevity in the tactical athlete, testosterone, Afghanistan and so much more.

David Prochera Best is a veteran helicopter pilot, working with both British and Canadian armed forces. We discuss his journey into the RAF, flying in the Middle East, Search and Rescue, working alongside Prince William, his near misses, EMS transport, his physical and mental health challenges and much more,

Julian Serrano is a firefighter, smoke diver and endurance athlete. We discuss his challenges entering the fire service, overcoming his physical and mental obstacles, losing Emilio Rivera to suicide, mentoring potential firefighters, seeking discomfort and so much more.

Kristen Ziman is a 30 year law enforcement veteran, retiring as the police chief of Aurora, IL. We discuss her journey into policing, drug prohibition, tactical medicine, fitness standards, mental health, workplace shootings, school safety and so much more.

Thomas "Drago" Dzieran fled Socialist Poland, finding home in the USA. He then enlisted in the US Military, ultimately serving multiple deployments as a Navy SEAL in his 20 year career. We discuss his early life in Poland, spending two years in a Communist Gulag, his refugee story, his military journey, government overreach, cancel culture and so much more.