Higher Line Podcast

Retired Fire Chief Steve Zambello shares life experiences serving as a first-responder after 35 years as a Chicago Firefighter. Zambello also worked as a paramedic and nurse, and now teaches medical courses at McHenry County College in Northern Illinois.

Zambello talks about his roots, career to present and how it all started with a dead-end job and a conversation at the local bar.

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Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Pro-2nd Amendment candidate Catalina Lauf is running for Congress in Illinois’s 14th District to replace Democrat Lauren Underwood. Catalina is a conservative from Woodstock who’s worked for Uber and was an appointed advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce by President Trump. She earned her bachelors from Miami University of Ohio.

Catalina’s been heavily involved in politics all along the way and is running for congress to preserve the promise and future of the American Dream for generations to come.

You can learn more about Catalina Lauf at CatalinaForCongress.com or follow her on instagram at @CatalinaLauf.

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• Moving Mountains – Bringing Conceal Carry to Illinois | Higher Line Podcast #43
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• Your Thoughts are not Always Your Friend | Higher Line Podcast #17

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Former SEAL / Tactical Firearms Trainer Jeff L. Gonzales of Trident Concepts returns! Jeff and Mickey catch-up post SHOT Show, talk about the state of masculinity and go deep on firearms training.

If you aren’t familiar with Gonzales’s back story, definitely check-out Higher Line Podcast 57.

You can learn more by visiting TridentConcepts.com, checking out their YouTube Channel and following Jeff on instagram @JL_Gonzales.

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Bail Enforcement Officer Jamie Parker from the State of Oklahoma chats with Mickey about his background, how he got into the business and what it’s like tracking down and collecting felons for a living. In this podcast you’ll hear about Parker’s FN duty pistol, shotgun thermal scopes, extreme flashlights and some of his most interesting catches.

Jamie Parker is a former US Marine turned bail enforcement officer, private investigator and firearm instructor. To learn more about Parker and bail enforcement follow him on instagram @Fett99.

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To Thine Own Self Be True | Higher Line Podcast #63

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Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Returning guest Brian MacKenzie, founder of Power Speed Endurance, catches up with Mickey and talks about his new class at the San Quentin State Prison in California. He’s a hardcore runner/high performance expert best known for The Art of Breath course.

Last year MacKenzie made this informative presentation at a Carry Trainer Class, “Taking Control: Alertness, Anxiety, Fear and Trauma.“

To learn more about Brian MacKenzie’s background definitely check out Podcast Episode 70… you can also visit BrianMackenzie.com or follow him on instagram @_BrianMackenzie.

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What Do You Want? | Higher Line Podcast #70

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Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Mickey chats with young traveler and entrepreneur Ryan Kilpatrick in Michigan (AKA Embrace the Recoil). Ryan is a avid shooter who lives free and loose.

You may recognize Embrace the Recoil from old Pistol Drills video series in 2017.

To learn more about Ryan you can follow him in instagram @EmbraceTheRecoil or watch his YouTube Channel here.

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Ret. Army Ranger Mike Glover, CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, shares life lessons and talks about the firearm industry with host Mickey Schuch. Mike is a counter terrorism and security expert as well as an avid outdoorsman who loves to travel.

While Glover is a Military/LEO Training Instructor, much of his practical training and content through Fieldcraft Survival is geared toward helping vigilant civilians.

To learn more about Mike Glover check out FieldcraftSurvival.com or follow him on instagram at @Mike.A.Glover.

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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World Champion Arm Wrestler Devon “No Limits” Larratt is our special guest in Episode 93 hosted by Carry Trainer Mickey Schuch. Larratt is a retired veteran of the Canadian Special Forces turned professional arm wrestler.

During this hour long podcast interview you’ll hear about Devon Larratt’s background, training mindset, whether he prefers iron sights or lasers and so much more.

To learn more about Devon you can follow him on instagram @devlarratt or check out his personal youtube channel.

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Think Strong, Be Strong | Episode #21 with Mike Gillette

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Purdue University student Trevor Blue shares how he walked on to the D1 Wrestling Team. Blue is a young Navy Veteran from Crown Point, Indiana with a inspiring story of success born from the ashes failure.

During High School at Crown Point Trevor Blue was laser focused on becoming a Navy SEAL. While dropping out of BUD/S was bittersweet, it’s opened a new path of opportunities for Blue at Purdue University.

To learn more about Trevor you can follow him on instagram @TBlue03.

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The Indomitable Spirit | Episode #3 with Eric Rainwater

Mindset in Action | Episode #4 with Joseph Sinagoga

Think Strong, Be Strong | Episode #21 with Mike Gillette

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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Mickey with return guests Instructor Zee Durham and former Sheriff Andy Hughes respond to Mayor Jacob Frey’s “Warrior Training” ban in Minneapolis. They begin the podcast they discussing a strange bodycam video released this month by the Greenville County Sheriff’s where a deputy accidentally shoots a suspect’s mother. Together the three go on to discuss modern police training and question the demonetization of the “warrior” in American politics.

GREENVILLE CO. SHERIFF VIDEO

You can learn more about distinguished Army Veteran Zee Durham at InstuctorZee.com … and you can follow former Sheriff Andy Hughes on instagram at @AHughes297.

Music Attributions:
Intro – “3rd Eye Blimp” by Otis McDonald
Outro – “I Want More” by Silent Partner

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The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vimeo, Stitcher and most importantly here on CarryTrainer.com.