Beyond the Dispatch

He’s carried a badge for nearly four decades — from the streets of Illinois to working DEA cases.

Deputy Chief Jeff Werniak opens up about a lifetime in law enforcement: the calls that scar, the shootings that change you, and the quiet demons that follow you home. From chasing down dope in federal task forces to leading a department through crisis, Jeff’s story is one of survival, scars, and brotherhood.

This one hits deep — not just about service, but about the bonds that hold us together when everything else falls apart.

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Dennis Pishock has lived the weight that first responders carry — from 18 years as a firefighter to his current role in law enforcement. In this episode, he opens up about the hidden toll of the job: PTSD, suicide, trauma, and the daily battles that come with wearing the badge.

Drawing from his book Demons & Angels, Pishock shares how peer support, training, and honest conversations can save lives. He also talks about martial arts, leadership, and how building resilience is just as critical as any technical skill in public safety.

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In this powerful episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with a remarkable guest—a former U.S. Army intelligence specialist and current Denver Police Officer—whose life changed in an instant.

While on duty, she was hit in her patrol vehicle, suffering a catastrophic DAI Grade 3 brain injury—one of the most severe forms of traumatic brain trauma. Her journey from military service to the frontlines of policing was already impressive… but what followed was a battle few could imagine.

We talk about the quiet world of military intelligence, the transition to civilian law enforcement, and the brutal aftermath of her on-duty crash. Despite memory loss, physical setbacks, and a long road to recovery, her resilience shines.

This is a raw, honest, and at times emotional conversation—but like every episode, we still find time to share laughs and human moments along the way.

If you or someone you know has ever questioned their strength in the face of trauma—this one is for you.

He called in airstrikes. Survived a four-hour firefight. Earned two Bronze Stars. But the war that almost killed him came after.

Eric Lionheart is a former Air Force Combat Controller who went from elite missions in Afghanistan with ODA's… to a dark spiral of guilt, pills, and suicidal depression. In this raw, soul-baring episode, Eric opens up about the ceremony that cracked him wide open — and why plant medicine wasn’t an escape, but a rescue.

He didn’t want a vacation. He wanted to stop wanting to die.

This Reloaded episode is for the ones who missed it the first time — and for anyone ready to go deeper than surface-level healing.

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This isn’t a goodbye — it’s a reload.

Beyond the Dispatch is taking a short tactical pause. Not because we’re burned out — but because we’re growing fast and it’s time to reorganize, rearm, and re-engage.

In this 17-minute update, Dom and Cary break down why we're taking a 2-week break, what’s coming next, and how Beyond the Dispatch is evolving behind the scenes:

— New gear drops and giveaways

— Expanding the team

— New episodes with operators, survivors, and frontline voices

— A renewed push to take this mission even further

This podcast is no longer a side project. It's becoming a force.

Thank you for standing by us through 25 episodes. We'll see you on August 13 — and we're not coming back quietly.

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Matt Cubbler never planned to investigate SEAL corruption, but when Cmdr. Job Price was found dead—allegedly by suicide—Job's father asked him to review the case. Matt uncovered a web of lies, suppressed evidence, and a disturbing cover-up reaching the highest military levels. In this intense episode, Matt reveals startling forensic evidence, hidden crime-scene tampering, and the truth behind a respected commander's tragic death. Today, Matt fights relentlessly to give Job's family peace and justice.

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He looked in the mirror and made peace with death. Then he swallowed every pill he had.

Treavor is a communications sergeant with 19th Special Forces Group. In this gripping episode, he opens up about the trauma of losing his son, the unbearable shame that followed, and the night he tried to end everything while away at training. But something stopped him — and what came next was a transformation built on raw honesty, spiritual grit, and a new kind of leadership. This isn’t a story about war. It’s a story about surviving yourself.

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23 years in Special Forces. 30 years in uniform. A new mission that still serves others.

Michael “Sully” Sullivan is a retired Green Beret Colonel who spent three decades in Army Special Operations, including six combat tours in Afghanistan and a command role in Lebanon. But Sully’s greatest impact may be happening right now.

As CEO of Team RWB, he’s helping veterans reclaim identity and connection after the uniform comes off. In this episode, Sully opens up about leadership, legacy, grief, and what it means to guide others through life after service.

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His mother left him and his twin in China at age 4. Came back years later — not to love them, but to relocate them.

Abandoned at four, Kevin's fight for survival began long before he joined the Marines. In this raw, emotional episode of Beyond the Dispatch, Kevin shares his harrowing experiences as a grunt with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines in Afghanistan's deadly Helmand Province during the brutal combat of 2010.

He also opens up about his transition from military service to his challenging career in law enforcement, serving as a dedicated SWAT officer, grappling with trauma, identity, and the ongoing battle to find peace.

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He’s not just fighting fires. He’s fighting for kids who may not live to see another birthday.

Kurt DeGroot is a firefighter and the founder of Project Fire Buddies, a nationwide nonprofit connecting firefighters with children battling serious illnesses—especially terminal ones. These aren’t just meet-and-greets. They’re life-changing moments. Some of these kids have days left to live. Others just need a reason to smile through the pain.

This episode dives deep into how one small act of kindness turned into a national mission of hope. Kurt opens up about the emotional weight, the kids who changed his life, and why the fire service is uniquely positioned to serve families in crisis.

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