Beyond The Shield

About Beyond The Shield

🎙️ Welcome to "Beyond the Shield," where we delve into the heart and soul of first responder leadership, on-the-job experiences, and the profound impact of serving the public. Join us as we journey through captivating stories, insightful discussions, and invaluable lessons from the frontlines of emergency response. In each episode, we sit down with seasoned first responders and leaders in the field to explore the challenges, triumphs, and moments of reflection that shape their careers and lives. From adrenaline-fueled rescues to the quiet moments of camaraderie, "Beyond the Shield" offers a glimpse into the dynamic world of those who answer the call to serve. This podcast is for first responders, aspiring leaders, and those curious about the realities of life as a first responder.

Publisher

Paul Conway

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2024

Latest episode

27 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jun 2025

   Beyond The Shield Episode 50: The 8th Street Fire W/ Tim Leszczynski & Manny Rodriguez

   Firefighters Tim Leszczynski and Manny Rodriguez recount the events of the 8th Street fire with host Paul, offering insights into the challenges and dangers faced during emergency response in this interview episode.

2. 

   27 Jun 2025

   Beyond The Shield Episode 49: Stress & Freedom Of Speech

   Firefighter EMT Mike Goldstein explores generational disconnects within the fire service and suggests strategies for improved collaboration in this interview.

3. 

   27 Jun 2025

   Beyond The Shield Episode 48: Are Politics Ruining The Fire Service? w/ Ian Schulte

   Assistant Chief of Training Ian Schulte discusses a challenging incident during a training session, offering insights into modern fire service dynamics in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on Beyond The Shield

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

• Tim Leszczynski
• Manny Rodriguez
• Mike Goldstein
• Ian Schulte
• Members of the Milwaukee Fire Department Historical Society

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

184,749

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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

Quality

70

Social presence

97

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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