Badge to the Bone

About Badge to the Bone

Badge to the Bone podcast is intent on bringing mental wellness and resiliency to the forefront of first responder discussions while addressing important issues facing public safety professions. Hosted by Denny and Al, with over 60 years combined public safety experience along with appearances from public safety professionals. We cover serious topics with a side of old fashioned “cop humor,” and antics. Email us at wearebadgetothebone@gmail.com Any views expressed during our episodes are strictly those of our hosts and guests and do not represent any specific agency or department.

Publisher

Denny and Al, Badge to the Bone

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Mar 2023

Latest episode

15 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Dec 2025

   S5, Episode 9, "Truly" Outstanding Perspective

   Badge to the Bone speaks with Mo who shares his harrowing journey from Iraq to the United States, detailing his experiences growing up in a war-torn country, the trauma of witnessing violence as a child, and the challenges faced during his family's immigration process. He reflects on the gratitude he feels for the opportunities available in the U.S. and discusses the cultural differences he has observed. A "Truly," must hear perspective.

2. 

   11 Nov 2025

   S5, Episode 8, A Long Break with Much to Unpack

   Denny and Al are back after an unintended and extended break. A lot has happened since the last episode, and Badge to the Bone attempts to unpack much that has happened while addressing the stress it an bring.

3. 

   8 Aug 2025

   S5, Episode 7, We Are Getting Some Attention

   Denny and Al have some discussion about recent attention drawn to the podcast. Reliable information has come forth that there are some agencies displeased with positions expressed on Badge to the Bone. Well, we call it as we see it and make no apologies. Take a listen to the shenanigans that some are trying to play.

Who has been a guest on Badge to the Bone

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Thor
• Kari
• Rick
• Greg
• Jennifer Boileau

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.