Beyond the Stretch
Beyond the Stretch is a fire service podcast delivering real-life advice for listeners. Prepare to be entertained by co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as they discuss all aspects of the job while sharing unscripted lessons from their career's experiences.
Podcasting since 2022 • 48 episodes
Beyond the Stretch
Latest Episodes
BTS - Episode 48 - "Thermostat"
In this episode, we toe the line of one of the edgiest firehouse roles—acting company officer. Uncle Mike throws down the challenge: Are you the thermostat or the thermometer? One sets the tone, the other just reacts. No fluff, no hand...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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37:24
BTS - Episode 47 - "AI"
Yes, we went there. Uncle Mike was sober before the first sip of bourbon and got serious with AI. Don't worry we make sense of the technology and bring it back to firefighting - sort of.
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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39:45
BTS - Episode 46 - "Coordinator"
Manager? Naw man, we prefer the title of Coordinator to describe Uncle Mike. Take a listen and we will explain.
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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49:00
BTS - Episode 45 - "The Grey"
Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie share thoughts about the similarities between parenting and leadership in the fire service. Both of these roles require the individual to function in the trivial "grey" instead of the simple black and white which so...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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45:29