

The Overhaul Podcast
Preston Lyons
The Overhaul, hosted by the Relentless Rejects, dives into the tough conversations the fire service needs—leadership, culture, accountability, and the personal battles we fight behind the scenes. We expose what’s not working, share real stories from the field, and bring forward-thinking solutions to help firefighters lead with purpose and leave the job better than they found it.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 2h 12min
Episode 14: Failure is inevitable. Featuring Mike Nasti from Tip of the Spear Leadership
Mike Nasti is passionate about leadership in the fire service from any position. In Episode 14 we discuss what it takes to be a leader and a company officer in the fire service.

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 37min
Episode 13: "Sweat Equity" featuring Danny Beauvais from Student of the Game Fire Podcast
Right out the gate, Danny B was throwing punches! He is as real as they come and the fire service needs more of his style and authenticity. Tune in to Episode 13 to hear the Student of Game Fire Podcast host drop some truth bombs and talk about his why.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 19min
Episode 12: The Bravest Strongman Club featuring Will Hegedus
On this episode, I had the great honor of hosting Will Hegedus from the FDNY, creator of the Bravest Strongman Club. Will loves to debate hot topics like various types of fitness in the fire service, but also, when and when not to train in gear!
His passion for tradition and brotherhood is very strong and unique for anyone who doesn't fire fire on the East Coast. You won't want to miss this one!

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 39min
Episode 11: Faith, Family, Fire featuring John Spera from Fit to Fight Fire
This has been one of my favorite conversations with one of my favorite people. John Spera is an amazing firefighter, but more importantly, a strong man of faith. In this episode, we discuss the three pillars of his foundation: Faith, Family, and Fire and why it must be in that order.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 10: "Accountability is coming" featuring Logan Hinkle from Rural Fire Tactics
This episode features my friend, Logan Hinkle. A young, passionate fireman doing great things in the fire service. I guarantee he will be a big name in the fire service soon, so embrace this conversation now so you can look back on it.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 44min
Episode 9: The "Williams Key" to building resiliency. Featuring Trevor Williams
Trevor may be one of the most interesting and selfless people in the fire service. From his upbringing as a missionary in Africa and Haiti, to not only surviving the Haiti earthquake of 2010 but risking his life to help strangers in a time of chaos. That was before he joined the LA County Fire Department and created a new way to defeat doors without destroying them as a probie! You won't want to skip this one!

May 16, 2024 • 1h 31min
Episode 8: Tailboard Misfits featuring John Velez
In this episode, John Velez from Tailboard Misfits comes out to make a special announcement. We also talk about mentorship, leadership, and the elusive senior man!

May 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 7: Tailboard Leadership, leading from the bottom up. Featuring a (Mustacheless) Ljay Geist!
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ljay Geist, a western Kansas firefighter making a HUGE impact on the fire service. Watch this episode to see his very first appearance without a mustache and hear the story of why!

May 6, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 6: "The New Old School" With Joshua Everetts
In this episode, I sit with Joshua Everetts at the COBC conference in Pensacola. Josh is passionate about marriage, the fire service, and the path he walked to get where he is today.

Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
Episode 5: Humble Work Ethic, with Logan Broberg from Rogue Firemanship
Logan Broberg, a hardworking fireman, discusses his journey from football disappointment to success in wrestling and the fire service. Topics include leadership humility, inclusive fitness, balancing life and fitness progress, motivation in firefighting, personalized training programs for firefighters, and team building in challenging scenarios.


