The PIO Podcast
The PIO Podcast is a platform for Public Information Officers (PIO's) and Public Affairs Officers (PAO's) in public sector organizations, including Police, Fire, EMS, FEMA, state, local, and federal government organizations. The podcast aims to facilitate learning, growth, and discussion of issues that PIO's/PAO's may encounter within their profession. If you would like to support the podcast and connect with other PIO's/PAO's, please email us at [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 211
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S5 - E34: Jennifer Hillman PIO Thompson Valley EMS, CO
Summary In this episode, Robert Tornabene interviews Jennifer Hillmann, the Director of Communications for Thompson Valley EMS. Jennifer shares her journey into the field of communicati…
S5 - E33: Carla Burr - PIO - Amarilla PD, TX
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Sergeant Carla Burr from the Amarillo Police Department shares her extensive journey in law enforcement, detailing her transition from disp…
S5 - #32: Jen Longaecker, Deputy Communications Director - MPS
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Jen Longaecker, the Deputy Communications Director for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, shares her unique journey from journalism …
S5 - E 31: Meeghan Black, Public Information Officer, Renton Police Department WA
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert Tornabene interviews Megan Black, the Public Information Officer for the Renton Police Department. Megan shares her journey from a lo…
Special Edition Episode#3: Chief of Police Tom Weitzel (retired), Riverside Police Department
In this episode, retired Chief of Police Thomas Weitzel discusses his extensive career in law enforcement, the challenges posed by the Safety Act in Illinois, and the implications for p…
S5 - E 30: Brent Patterson, PIO - Madison County Sheriffs Office, Huntsville, AL
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Brent Patterson, the Public Information Officer and Media Relations Director at the Madison County Sheriff'…
S5 - E29: Leah Tedesco - Social Simulator
Summary: In this episode, Leah Tedesco, a senior consultant at Social Simulator, discusses the importance of crisis communication preparedness and the role of Public Information Officer…
S5 - E28: Sam Toles - Civic Social
Episode Summary: In this conversation, Sam Toles from Civic Social discusses the innovative approach of empowering Public Information Officers (PIOs) in local governments to effectively…
S5 - E27: Amy Maxwell, PIO Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert Tornabene interviews Amy Maxwell, the public relations manager for the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management in Chattanooga,…
S5 - E26: Amanda Schoepp, Digital Content Editor, Hyatt Hotels Corp
Summary: In this episode, Amanda Schoepp, a digital content editor at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, discusses her role in enhancing website copy and transitioning from journalism to content…
S5 - E25: Jamie Sacco, PIO, City of Shawnee
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Jamie Sacco, the Public Information Officer for Shawnee, Oklahoma. Jamie shares her journey from working in…
S5 - E24: Juliet Casey, Director of Marketing -Los Medanos College, Pittsburgh, CA
Episode Summary: In this episode, Robert Tornabene interviews Juliet Casey, the Director of Marketing and Media Design at Los Medanos College. They discuss Juliet's transition from jour…
S5 - E23: Sgt Jessica Shehan, PIO Division 1, Virginia State Police, Richmond, VA
Episode Summary: In this episode, Sergeant Jessica Shehan, a Public Information Officer for the Virginia State Police, shares her journey into law enforcement and the unique challenges …
S6 - Special Edition #2: Scott Mann, Scott Mann Podcast
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Scott Mann, a retired Green Beret, shares his journey from a small town in Arkansas to becoming a leader in the U.S. Army Special Forces. He…
S5 - E22: Stephen Kuhr - CEO - Kuhr Group
Summary: In this episode of the PIO Podcast, Stephen Kuhr shares his extensive experience in emergency management, discussing his journey from the New York City Emergency Medical Servic…
S5 - E21: Kent Keller, CEO OS Media Group
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Kent Keller, former police officer and now CEO of OS Media Group, shares his journey from law enforcement to marketing for public safety age…
Special Edition with Sarah Lux - What's in your Go Bag?
In this Special Edition, Sarah Lux discusses the importance of go bags for public information officers (PIOs) and shares her personal experiences and insights on what to include. She em…
S5 - E20: Carolina Montelongo, Public Relations Coordinator, Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office, Tampa, FL
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Carolina Montelongo, the Public Relations Coordinator for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Carolin…
S5 - E19 : Italia Tornabene - Entrepreneur
Author, life coach, entrepreneur, founder of Tornabene Wine, Miss New York 2022.
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S5 - E18: Dawn Small, Strategic Communications Manager, Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora, CO
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Dawn Small, the strategic communications manager for Aurora Fire Rescue. Dawn shares her journey from publi…