The What's a Hero Podcast
We dive deep into what a hero is and what makes them that hero. Interviews with Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Teachers, Medical professionals, Active Military and Veterans. Hoping to inspire motivation, encouragement, self improvement.
Episodes
125 episodes
Episode 101 with Dr. John Lohrfink
Episode 101 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a man who has spent his entire adult life in the service of others. Dr. John Lohrfink has been a paramedic, patrol officer, and detective. He has a special place in his heart for those w...
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Episode 101
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2:21:29
Episode 100 with Mike Vorberg and Ken Frownfelter
Episode 100 of the What's a Hero Podcast culminates 3 years and 100 episodes of awesome people who epitomize the title hero. This episode, however, interviews the one who stands in their shadows, the least of them and not worthy of the title he...
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Episode 100
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3:10:10
Episode 099 with Chuck Yarbrough
Episode 099 of the What's a Hero Podcast gets personal with a man who was there when those that had been there and done that were doing what they did. Chuck Yarbrough, an everyman, whose self-proclaimed purpose in life was to have fun and raise...
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Episode 99
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1:39:39
Episode 098: Make That Change
Episode 098 of the What's a Hero Podcast is a short that asks the question: what is holding you back from making that change? The change you want to make is so close and sometime the only thing holding you back is you. We go over those things t...
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Episode 98
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20:28
Episode 097 with Dan Sperry
Episode 097 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us a story of a detour Dan Sperry never saw coming. We meet Deputy Sperry, a career police officer who has been a school resource officer for most of his career and has seen a lot of change, some ...
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Episode 97
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1:59:36
Episode 096: People Pleaser
Episode 096 of the What's a Hero Podcast asks the question "are you a people pleaser." We touch on the hero dampening behavior that is people pleasing. Is it something we do and what reason do we do it. And, if we do do it, why? Let's get...
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Episode 96
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26:41
Episode 095 with Chris Franklin
Episode 095 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to an Army vet on a mission to serve his fellow man. Veteran, personal trainer and Man of War, Chris Franklin brings a unique vision to help others on their fitness or weight loss journey.&...
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Episode 95
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1:23:32
Episode 094: Victimhood
Episode 094 of the What's a Hero Podcast speaks to the topic of victimhood. Feeling sorry for yourself is not an option, however there are ways not to do it.
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Episode 94
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16:41
Episode 093: with Tim Rupp
Episode 093 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to veteran, retired police officer, author, pastor and chaplain, Tim Rupp. This man will change the way you see docile men of the cloth. He has been there and done that and is willing...
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Episode 93
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1:11:25
Episode 092: Training
Episode 092 of the What's a Hero Podcast is a short on the importance and impetus of training and preparing for that next challenge.
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Episode 92
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13:36
Episode 091 with Deborah Green
Episode 091 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us inside the world of the 911 dispatcher. The unsung heroes, the very first responder to many 911 emergencies and the toll it takes on those who sometimes can only guess the outcome of a given si...
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Episode 91
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1:40:58
Episode 090: Evolve
Episode 090 of the What's a Hero Podcast speak to the need to evolve and grow into a hero. The beginning of a new part of the What's a Hero Podcast, the shorts, to speak about what it takes to be a hero and how we all can do it.
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Episode 90
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15:57
Episode 089 w/ Glen Topping
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 interdictio...
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Episode 89
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1:35:42
Episode 088 Iron John
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 ...
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Episode 88
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48:17
Episode 087 Role Models
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 hero...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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28:09
Episode 086 with Douglas James
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 ...
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Episode 86
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1:12:21
Episode 085 w/ Chief Matthew Thomas
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 don...
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Episode 85
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1:48:26
Episode 084 You may only have one chance
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. ...
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Episode 84
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59:55
Episode 083 Gallantry at Anzio
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 ac...
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Episode 83
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1:45:24
Episode 082 with Michael Sugrue
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 ...
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Episode 82
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1:49:00
Episode 081 with Lindsey MDI
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 h...
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Episode 81
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1:47:02
Episode 080 with Big Deal Doni
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...
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Episode 80
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1:40:27
Episode 080 with Officer Brooks and the Peel Principles
Episode 080 of the What's a Hero Podcast delves into the basis of what and why the police conduct business like they do. With the help of Officer Brooks, we get granular on the Peelian principles and answer the question a lot of society is aski...
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Episode 80
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1:37:36
Episode 079: the Journey
Episode 080 of the What's a Hero Podcast focuses on the journey, not the prize. We are meant to enjoy the ride and not worry about the destination, because that place may change along the way. The hero needs to focus on what he is doing, knowin...
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Episode 79
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1:04:51
Episode 078 with Robert Sweetman
Episode 078 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to US Navy Seal, entrepreneur, CEO, Sleep scientist and a plethora of other usable skills, not to mention survivor of physical trauma. Robert Sweetman talks about his time leading up to joi...
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Episode 78
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1:30:11