Beyond the Dispatch
Welcome to BTD, where we go beyond the uniform to explore the untold stories, personal struggles, and triumphs of first responders/ military members.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 85 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2025
Flying with the Seawolves: Gunner John 'Elvis' Lynn’s Wild Ride From the Mekong Delta of Vietnam to Police Chief | BTD 012
“Seawolf flight, be advised — no friendlies in the sector. You’re cleared hot. Happy huntin’. Out.”
John “Elvis” Lynn isn’t just a Navy veteran—he’s a living, breathing chapter of U.S. military histo…
Army Intel to Line of Duty Tragedy: A Cop’s Fight After a Traumatic Brain Injury | BTD 010
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.
Whil…
Army MP to SWAT: Inside Military Police, CID, Pentagon & First Responder Mental Health | BTD 010
In this gripping episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with Phil, a former Army CID (Criminal Investigation Division) agent, Pentagon-connected investigator, and personal security detail for a …
Don't Let the Dark Days Win: Air Force JSTARS Veteran Overcomes Ehlers-Danlos and Depression to Find Strength | Ep. 09 BTD
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with an Air Force veteran who served as a JSTARS "dot watcher" during multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After his military car…
A Police Wife’s Story – Navigating Trauma, Family, and Recovery After the Shot | BTD Ep. 08
In this episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with a police wife, mother, and occupational therapist who shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and healing. She opens up about the day…
Just a Farm Kid: Story of a Vietnam War Chinook Crew Chief turned Aviation Safety Leader | BTD Ep. 07
In this episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with Ralph, the author of Just a Farm Kid, as he shares his remarkable journey from a childhood of abandonment to a fulfilling career in aviation. …
Never Watch Them Work: Lessons from a Second Generation Chicago Fireman | BTD EP. 06
In this episode, we sit down with Dave, a recently retired Chicago Firefighter and Engineer who served from 1993 to 2021. Dave shares his journey from getting on the job to navigating nearly three de…
From Trauma Care to Cardiac Surgery: A Nurse’s Legacy in the Operating Room | Ep. 05 BTD
From Helmand to Home: Sgt. Anthony Dewitz USMC (ret.) on War and Loss | Beyond the Dispatch Ep. 04
Firefighter Paramedic – Injury, Loss & Life After the Job | Beyond The Dispatch Ep.03
A Cop’s Resilience: Dominic’s Journey – Coast Guard Drug Busts, Surviving a Shooting & Overcoming Loss | Beyond The Dispatch Ep.02
In this powerful episode, we turn the mic around as, Dominic, shares his incredible journey—from his childhood and time in the Coast Guard to his career in law enforcement and the life-altering momen…
The Dispatch: Why We’re Sharing First Responder Stories | Beyond The Dispatch Ep. 01
Welcome to Beyond the Dispatch! In this first episode, we introduce your hosts—a firefighter/paramedic and a police officer. Both of us are retiring on duty disabilities, and while we’re closing one …