This podcast is broadly based on talking to individuals who I feel have a story that needs to be told. I've spent a career in public safety with the majority of it as a paramedic and flight paramedic. There are many people I have met over the years that have a spent a lifetime in EMS, or the fire service, that contain within them valuable information and stories that need to heard. Join in as I speak with these individuals and enjoy. Hopefully you enjoy it and take something worthwhile away from these discussions.
Trish Hotz has spent over 46 years being an EMS educator in South Georgia and at 76 she is still teaching. She is legendary for her knowledge, dedication, loyalty, energy, motivation and care for her students. A person who will go above and beyond for her students to make sure they grasp the knowledge, to prepare them for the real world of EMS and be there for years to come should they have an issues. To her students they call her Ma because she is like a mother to them and I was beyond excited to be able to sit down with her in the studio. Join me in welcoming Trish “Ma” Hotz.
31 Aug 2026
Ep. 10 Daniel Warren
Especially honored to have Daniel Warren in the studio. He is the Region 8 Regional EMS Director for State of Georgia. Daniel has spent a career in public safety between fire and EMS and now works as a Regional EMS Director. Daniel is extremely smart, well spoken, well liked, and genuinely a superb individual. I am grateful for Daniel joining me in the studio to talk EMS, his career and the journey to his faith. It was a great conversation and will gladly have him back in the studio to talk again.
15 Jun 2026
Ep. 9 Wesley Wells (part 2)
Wesley Wells spent a career at Albany Fire Department before retiring as captain. Wesley is a great leader and teacher who I greatly respect. A man dedicated to doing the right thing, the right way. He held the people around him to a high level of accountability, but none higher than he held to himself. A leader who was never shy to speak out on the issues he saw in order to do the right thing and keep people safe. Following in his father’s footsteps, he spent a lifetime in the fire service and the accumulated knowledge he has on the subject would be hard to quantify. I could talk with Wesley for hours on end and I’m honored he came back to talk with me for a second time. Join me in welcoming, Captain Wesley Wells (retired).
20 May 2026
Ep. 8 Jim Bloodworth, Sr.
Jim Bloodworth Sr has dedicated 45 years of his life to public safety around this Columbus area. Starting in 1978, until his retirement in 2023, he has done nearly everything one can do from firefighting, ems, flight paramedic, rescue, instructing, training and developing paramedic programs. He is a man with a genuine broad wealth of experience dating back to the infancy of EMS in Georgia. He is the first guest I’ve had so far that I have not met personally and I was excited to learn about him at the same time you will be watching this episode. Though this episode is over 3hrs long, it’s very clear that I only scratched the surface and we could go on a long time talking about his experiences. His enthusiasm for the profession and love of the job still is very palpable. I’m truly honored to have had him come sit down with me and I have no doubt that I need to have him come back again in the future. Join me in welcoming Mr. Jim Bloodworth Sr.
4 May 2026
Ep. 7 Wesley Wells
Wesley Wells is a retired fire captain and EMT who I greatly respect. He worked over 33 years at Albany Fire Department where he retired at the rank of Captain. He also spent over 10 years at Lee County Public Safety where he served in many roles including 2 years as Public Safety Director. Wesley is a man who was committed to the job and doing the right thing for the right reasons. When I think of people who have a steadfast moral compass, Wesley is one of them. A very knowledgeable individual, firefighter and leader who will hold you to a high standard but none higher than he holds himself. Wesley is a second generation firefighter as he followed in his father’s footsteps who served before him first a firefighter and who also became an EMT later in his career, the same as Wesley. I enjoyed a great conversation with him and honored he could join me. Sadly, I overlooked that his camera did not start recording and the audio was the only thing I captured. Keep an eye out for part 2 as I will have him in the studio again to finish discussing more on his career and background.
27 Apr 2026
Ep. 6 Ricky Thompson
Ricky Thompson is a person who defines the phrase “quiet professional”. Ricky has spent 20+ years as a firefighter and currently serves as a Battalion Chief at Albany Fire Department. He’s a person who most would consider to be a calm point of reference at a station or department. A very knowledgeable person who always seems to be in good control of himself and the situation he’s facing. No matter the obstacle placed in his way, on the job or off, he’s a person to accomplish it with a quiet resilience. Glad to have Ricky in the studio to talk about life, family, the job and faith in Jesus.
23 Mar 2026
Ep. 5 Steve Ebel
Steve Ebel is paramedic who has dedicated his life to serving the public he cares for and the students he has taught. Steve started his public safety career in 1985 as a police officer and quickly transitioned into EMS. Steve has nearly 40 years in EMS and over 30 years as an instructor. Steve is deeply loved and greatly respected for dedication to the job, dedication to teaching an unwavering commitment to speak up for what he believes is right.
9 Mar 2026
Ep. 4 Tripp Riddle
Joined in the studio by Tripp Riddle. Tripp has been a paramedic for 22 years in Georgia. He worked on the ground for many years but also spent many years working as a flight paramedic. Currently he is the director of a local county based EMS service and has advance his department greatly by incorporating body camera for his crews and increasing the available units for the citizens he serves. Tripp brings a wealth of knowledge to the show and shared some of his experiences/advice he has picked up along the way.
26 Jan 2026
Ep. 3 Bryan Barnes
Bryan Barnes is a 23+ year paramedic who has worked on the ground, in flight, as an instructor and currently as an Assistant Director for a local service. Bryan is highly regarded for his clinical skills, positive outlook, incredible teaching ability/passion, and most of all his patient advocacy. I’m very honored to have him come sit down with me to talk about his life, career, his outlook and management philosophies.
9 Jan 2026
Ep. 2 Pete Radano (Paramedic/RN)
I’m honored enough to have Paramedic Pete Radano join me to share a little bit about himself and his career in EMS. Pete spent his entire career working for Dougherty County EMS here in Georgia and is a person who truly dedicated his life to EMS. Pete is a person who is beyond well respected not just for his service in EMS, but for the person as a whole he is even when he’s not working on the truck. Pete just retired from working EMS after a career spanning 3 decades and stopped by the studio to share some wisdom and some stories from his life. Have a listen and take away something we can all learn from—whether you’re in EMS or not.
24 Nov 2025
Ep. 1 Larry Morrell
Today I sit down with long time friend, Mr. Larry Morrell. He's been an EMT for 13 years and served this community diligently. It would be hard to find somebody with a bigger heart than him and anybody more loyal. Larry is born and raised here in south Georgia and wears many hats. Besides being an EMT-A, Larry is an amateur meteorologist who you can catch on live streams out storm chasing and giving weather updates. Additionally, Larry has a passion for reptiles and one might consider an amateur herpetologist that commonly gets called to help remove venomous snakes. Enjoy the show as we learn a little bit about Larry and reminisce!
22 Nov 2025
Podcast Introduction
Quick introduction: My name is Brad Gantt and I’ve been working in public safety for 20yrs between fire and EMS. Currently I work full time as flight paramedic and have so for the past few years. There’s alot of people I’ve met along the way that I think have an interesting story to tell and one that needs to be heard. Hope you get something out of the conversations I have with the people that follow.
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