By Mike Thompson
The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.
EPISODE 38 : TESLA CYBER TRUCK POLICE VEHICLE - UPG AFTER DARK
In recent news tech firm Oracle announced that they would be piloting a new Tesla Cyber Truck police vehicle for the North America market. In light of this news, the gentleman decided to take on this monstrosity of an idea and put to an Unreasonable Grounds Podcast open discussion.
Is the Tesla Cyber Truck platform a possible replacement for the Ford F-Series , Chevrolet Silverado and Dodge Ram in the world of North American rural policing? Or, is this just another media stunt that will be used to develop future technologies and buzz for Oracle and similar distributors.
Mike, Wes and Erik delved into the Tesla Cyber Truck in the first ever UGP After Dark episode. And yes folks, the sounds of chip bags rustling is free of charge!
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And as always:
Intro Credit: Eric Brown of the Crossroads Music Podcast (available everywhere!)
EPISODE 37 : RCMP DEPOT PT.4 - WHAT TO BRING TO REGINA
The Gentlemen are back at it! By popular demand, Wes, Mike and Erik discuss one of the most requested topics of the last year. What should I bring to Depot (RCMP Training Centre)?
Well you asked and we delivered. Everything from coffee machines, running shoes and Lululemon dress pants. Yes you read that right.
More episodes to come and a very special thank you to Erik's wife for letting him drive to the recording session in a Vancouver Island snow storm.
Intro Credit: Eric Brown of the Crossroads Music Podcast (available everywhere!)
EPISODE 36 : IG LIVE- WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMES DIVISION 1 HOCKEY
FEATURING RCMP DIVISION 1 HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS JOSH COOK AND STEVE CASEY.
Mike had the opportunity to chat with players Josh Cook and Steve Casey , both representing Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg this upcoming July.
So many topics discussed in this episode including the creation of a National Team, preparation, mental training to take on the task of going for gold and the potential for rivalries with other Nations teams.
Josh and Steve were absolute professionals and provide some deep inside into the world of the run up to the games and the Hockey Tournament.
Good luck in Winnipeg!
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EPISODE 35 - FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH LEISURE READING PT. 1
In this episode Mike and Erik get into the nitty gritty of first responder leisure reading and the cognitive benefits to taking up the hobby within the professions of Police/Fire/Paramedicine and SAR.
The guys get into how they started leisure reading while in the profession of law enforcement and the marked difference it had made in their mental health as well as the many pitfalls officers trip into getting started. Whether it's tips on how to pick the right genre or it's how to start a new ridiculous addiction for buying new and used books, this episode will sure keep you entertained.
So put down the phones and tablets and grab a book, it may very well save your life!
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EPISODE 34: RCMP DEPOT PT. 3 - DETACHMENTS DAY with special guest "Cyd"
The crew at the Unreasonable Grounds Podcast got together to relive their Depot days in Regina and brought along colleague and friend of the podcast "Cyd" for the ride.
The gang went had the chance to go over how they learned where they were going to be posted and what reaction they had to one of the most important pieces of information during the 6 months of training.
Keep and ear out for some fantastic depot stories and maybe a few laughs along the way.
Next up : First encounters with your field coach.
Stay safe out there everyone!
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EPISODE 33 : COP CAR NEWS 2022-2023 - OPP CORVETTE, RCMP TESLA, BARRIE POLICE BATTERNBERG PATTERS OH MY!
Thompson and Sherman got together for an O.G. Unreasonable Grounds Podcast cop car news episode that went over some of the most recent Canadian Cop Car news articles and news from 2022-2023.
The gents delved into the RCMP's first fully equipped Tesla Model Y patrol vehicle, the Ontario Provincial Police's recent 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06, Calgary Police Services new photo radar vehicles, Barrie Police and St. Thomas Police Battenberg pattern PC's as well as the Canadian Forces Military Police new vehicle livery.
Check it out and download it today!
EPISODE 32 : HOLLYWOOD COP CAR CHALLENGE ROUND 2 - BAD BOYS 2 FERRARI VS. T.O.G. TOYOTA PRIUS
That's right folks, the second head-to-head match up of round 2 is here and it was an absolute gong show!
The boys got together to discuss the finer points of the Bad Boys 2 Ferrari 550 Maranello and the ridiculous in comparison Toyota Prius from The Other Guys.
It's was about as absurd and unreasonable as it sounds!
Check it out today!
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EPISODE 31 - CANADIAN POLICE APPLICANTS QUESTIONS ANSWERED
In this episode Mike T. takes on the most frequent questions he's received from applicants looking to get into law enforcement work in Canada. Topics include which volunteer work and employment choices look best on applications as well as the best possible advice for pre-selection fitness.
*** This episode mentions several Policing Agencies from across Canada and it should be noted that any advice provided on the podcast is only the opinion and suggestion of the host. Every effort should be made to reach out and contact your prospective agencies recruiting sections for their specific advice when it comes to their organizations needs and requirements in an applicant.***
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EPISODE 30 - UNREASONABLE GROUNDS PODCAST
COP NERDS ASSEMBLE!
The Hollywood Cop Car Challenge has finally returned for Round 2!
This episode we saw the gents pull an audible and reinstate Live Free or Die Hard FBI Ford Crown Victoria so that it could battle against the Fast and The Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse.
New categories. New commentators. New limited edition podcast intro.
What else could a cop nerd need?
Keep an eye out for match-up 2 in the coming weeks!
Check out the website at www.theunreasonablegroundspodcast.com for more updates and podcast news.
Enjoy!
Stay safe out there everyone.
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Episode 28 : Financial Fitness for law enforcement with special guest Paul Britton (RCMP)
Episode 28 saw Mike and Erik sit down and chat with Paul Britton of the Resolute Bay RCMP (Nunavut) to discuss his recent article in Blue Line Magazine. Paul delved into the world of financial fitness as it pertains to law enforcement in Canada. Yes, the guys brought up the stereotypical first year Officers mandatory purchase of the Dodge Ram 2500 with a sled deck in the back or the Jeep Wrangler on steroids.
Topics include retail therapy, house hacking and future training opportunities who new Officers entering into the world of first responder work with little to no financial strategy knowledge.
Paul was a wealth of knowledge based on his own personal experience as well as that learned from resources including the Enriched Academy.
Check out Paul's article at https://www.blueline.ca/financial-fitness-for-law-enforcement-officers/
Stay safe out there everyone!
The Unreasonable Grounds Podcast Team
The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.