Frontline Oufitting's Podcast

Longtime firefighter, public information officer, and bagpiper Tim Burr joins the Frontline Outfitting Podcast to share a life shaped by service, tradition, music, and brotherhood. Tim talks about growing up in Wisconsin, Montana, and Oregon, finding his way into the fire service through the influence of Emergency! and Report from Engine Co. 82, and spending decades serving with Eugene Fire, Eugene Public Safety, and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. This episode also dives deep into the tradition of bagpipes in police and fire service — from the FDNY and NYPD Emerald Society bands to post-9/11 memorials, line-of-duty funerals, the Tualatin Valley Pipes & Drums, playing for Ronald Reagan’s inauguration, the President of Ireland, Dropkick Murphys, and countless fallen firefighters and officers across the Pacific Northwest. More than anything, this is a conversation about legacy — the people who pass on tradition, the duty of honoring the fallen, and the friendships built through a lifetime of service. Follow Frontline Outfitting: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810 Website: https://frontlineoutfitting.org/

Former Oregon Duck and Atlanta Braves draft pick Josh Graham shares the reality behind chasing professional baseball — from small-town Oregon to the pressures of college athletics and the grind of the minor leagues. This episode is about humility, identity, faith, discipline, and learning who you are beyond the game.Follow Frontline Outfitting Co:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810Website: https://frontlineoutfitting.org/

Marine veteran Chris McCafferty opens up about the battle after the battle — losing his sense of purpose after leaving the Corps, struggling with guilt, and finding hope again through faith and family. He and Kyle talk about anger, marriage, identity, and the quiet war many veterans face.Follow Frontline Outfitting Co: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810 Website: https://frontlineoutfitting.org/

Former Eugene PD Chief Thad Buchanan walks through 27 years in uniform—from rookie to narcotics, Special Ops, and the chief’s chair—sharing how the job changed, what real leadership looks like in civil unrest, the cost on family, the faith that steadied him, and how to actually live well after retirement.Follow Frontline Outfitting:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810Website: https://frontlineoutfitting.org/

Deputy sheriff and Frontline Outfitting Pro Staffer Kiersten Schwindt shares her story of service, struggle, and recovery. From law enforcement and mental health battles to the healing power of horses and connection, this episode is an honest look at resilience, purpose, and hope after dark seasons.

What does it take to build a healthy marriage while raising a family and supporting a first responder? In this powerful episode, Katy Turpen interviews longtime Marine Corps and law enforcement wife Torrey McLaughlin. They unpack real-life struggles and wisdom around communication, trauma, parenting, and grace — offering encouragement for every frontline family.Follow Frontline Outfitting:⁠https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/⁠

Washington County Corporal Jeremy Braun was ambushed and shot multiple times during a SWAT operation in 2019. His story of survival, faith, and forgiveness is one of resilience and hope. Kyle and Jeremy talk about his recovery, his book Ambushed: A Journey of Healing, and the lessons learned through pain, purpose, and brotherhood.Follow Frontline Outfitting:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810 Website: https://frontlineoutfitting.org/

Marine veteran and police officer Tommy Russell opens up about his journey through the Marines, SWAT, and detective work — and the breaking point that nearly cost him his life. After an on-the-job injury, depression, and alcohol abuse, Tommy reached rock bottom on July 8, 2017, when his wife’s 911 call changed everything. He shares the painful truth of PTSD, stigma, and a bipolar diagnosis — and the long climb back through faith, AA, counseling, and the support of family. Honest, raw, and hopeful, this conversation is for every first responder, veteran, and family who needs to know they’re not alone.Follow Frontline Outfitting: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810Website: https://frontlineoutfitting.org/

At 17, Josh Spano became a U.S. Army combat medic and deployed to some of the most dangerous corners of Iraq. After his service, he spent 18 years in law enforcement, working everything from patrol to narcotics. In this episode, Josh shares stories of war, policing, and the toll of service — as well as finding peace in Alaska’s wild rivers and horseback rides with Frontline Outfitting.

What drives a man to step in front of a 1,500 lb bull — on purpose? Meet Erick “Slink” Schwindt: rodeo bullfighter, ranch manager, hunter, and longtime friend of the program.In this episode, we dive into: • The mindset and training of a bullfighter • What it's like to get kicked in the face — and come back two weeks later • The power of trust and teamwork in the arena • The politics of rodeo, and why the “cowboy way” isn’t always what it seems • Mentorship, fear, failure, and finding purpose • Where Eric sees the future of his career heading • How he balances ranch life, hunting, and the grit of the rodeo circuitIt’s a raw, authentic conversation from one of the best in the game — and a reminder of the silent toughness that defines men like Eric.If you’re new here, consider subscribing. In today’s world, building this community might just be more valuable than anything else we do.Follow Frontline Outfitting: https://www.instagram.com/frontlineoutfitting/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556957129810https://frontlineoutfitting.org/