The Engine House
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Podcast Overview
<p>Pull up a chair and grab a cup of station coffee—you're in the Engine House now.</p><p>This is where firefighters come to do what we do best: Shoot-the-shi, give each other a hard time, and solve all the world's problems (at least until the next call drops). No scripts, no polish, just real conversations like you'd hear sitting around the kitchen table at 2 AM when you've been getting your a@! handed to you.</p><p></p><p>A show brought to you by Engine House Designs. Whether we're talking about the job, swapping war stories, or going completely off the rails, this is your spot to kick back and hang with the crew.</p><p></p><p>It's informal. It's unfiltered. It's exactly what you'd expect from a bunch of firefighters with too much time and not enough supervision.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the Engine House.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
017 - The Watch Desk w/ Ethan Porter
<p>In this insightful interview, Cody Hill discusses fatherhood, character development, and spiritual growth with Ethan Porter, a construction director and father. They explore how to raise resilient, respectful, and confident boys by modeling Christ-like attributes, understanding individual personalities, and leaning into God's plan.</p><p></p><p><b>Give Suggestions OR Be A Guest</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:enginehousepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">enginehousepodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/the-engine-house-podcast" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/the-engine-house-podcast</a></p><p></p><p><b>Engine House Designs</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/enginehousedesigns/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/enginehousedesigns/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Engine-House-Designs-LLC-100067086849977/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/p/Engine-House-Designs-LLC-100067086849977/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@enginehousedesigns" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@enginehousedesigns</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@EngineHouseDesigns" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@EngineHouseDesigns</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/EngineHousePod" target="_blank">https://x.com/EngineHousePod</a></p><p></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/</a></p><p>Become an Affiliate: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/collab" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/collab</a></p><p>Customer Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/customer-stores" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/customer-stores</a></p><p></p><p><b>Til Valhalla Project</b></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tilvalhallaproject.com/ENGINEHOUSE" target="_blank">https://www.tilvalhallaproject.com/ENGINEHOUSE</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/til_valhalla_project/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/til_valhalla_project/ </a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/TilValhallaProject" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TilValhallaProject</a></p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>Fatherhood and influence</li><li>Character and spiritual development</li><li>Parenting boys with different personalities</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Guest:</b> Ethan Porter</p><p><b>Host:</b> Cody Hill</p><p><b>Brought to you by Engine House Designs</b> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://enginehousedesigns.com" target="_blank">enginehousedesigns.com</a></p>
June 5, 2026
016 - The Girls Take Over
<p>Most fire wives discover that the hardest part of their husband's job isn't what happens on the fire-ground, it's the relentless emotional and logistical toll it takes on their lives. Rachel Janay shares a raw, honest look at 21 years of navigating life with a firefighter, revealing the quiet sacrifices, the unique stress, and unexpected joys of loving someone in the fire service.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, you'll discover how Rachel manages the constant worry, the challenges of raising kids when their dad works 24-hour shifts, and the importance of building a new community of fire station families for support. We break down the unspoken expectations: how to handle the emotional rollercoaster, support your partner through trauma, and create a sense of normalcy amid chaos.</p><p></p><p>Rachel shares specific insights on staying resilient during grueling schedules, balancing postpartum depression, managing household responsibilities solo, and maintaining healthy communication. You'll hear how she’s learned to let go of control, foster trust, and find humor in station pranks, because laughter is a vital part of surviving the firehouse life.</p><p></p><p>Why does this matter? The fire service’s high rates of stress and mental health struggles mean knowing how to support your firefighter spouse is essential for their well-being and your family’s stability. This episode is perfect for fire wives, partners, and anyone facing the intense realities of a firefighter’s schedule.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Give Suggestions OR Be A Guest</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:enginehousepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">enginehousepodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/the-engine-house-podcast" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/the-engine-house-podcast</a></p><p></p><p><b>Engine House Designs</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/enginehousedesigns/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/enginehousedesigns/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Engine-House-Designs-LLC-100067086849977/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/p/Engine-House-Designs-LLC-100067086849977/</a></p><p>Become an Affiliate: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/collab" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/collab</a></p><p>Customer Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/customer-stores" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/customer-stores</a></p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>The impact of firefighter schedules on family life and solo parenting during emergencies</li><li>Building relationships and a sense of family within the fire station</li><li>Managing stress and decompressing after tough calls</li><li>The importance of a support network of fellow fire wives and station families</li><li>Communication and trust in addressing concerns about infidelity or safety</li><li>Adjusting holiday traditions around unpredictable work hours</li><li>The significance of shared responsibilities and teaching kids responsibility</li><li>The humorous pranks and camaraderie among firefighters</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Guest:</b> Rachel Jenne</p><p><b>Host:</b> Erin Hill</p><p><b>Brought to you by Engine House Designs</b> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://enginehousedesigns.com" target="_blank">enginehousedesigns.com</a></p>
May 29, 2026
015 - The Watch Desk w/ Mark Andrew
<p>In this episode, Cody speaks w/ Mark Andrew, a retired Dearborn firefighter with 28 years in the trenches. In this episode, Mark takes us inside the real fire service. He discusses the importance of competence over charisma, the value of hands-on experience, and how relationship-building at the station fosters teamwork in life-and-death moments. His approach emphasizes that good leadership is a skill learned. Mark Andrew is the author of <i>Leading Through the Heat,</i> a heartfelt guide on leadership grounded in real-world experience. His journey from rookie to veteran offers lessons that resonate across professions and leadership stages.</p><p></p><p><b>Mark Andrew</b></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/markdbnfire/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/markdbnfire/</a></p><p><b>Book</b></p><p>Barnes & Noble: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leading-through-the-heat-mark-andrew/1148970680" target="_blank">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leading-through-the-heat-mark-andrew/1148970680</a></p><p>Amazon: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0iAidMgU" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0iAidMgU</a></p><p></p><p><b>Give Suggestions OR Be A Guest</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:enginehousepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">enginehousepodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/the-engine-house-podcast" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/the-engine-house-podcast</a></p><p></p><p><b>Engine House Designs</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/enginehousedesigns/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/enginehousedesigns/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Engine-House-Designs-LLC-100067086849977/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/p/Engine-House-Designs-LLC-100067086849977/</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/TEH" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/TEH</a></p><p>Become an Affiliate: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/collab" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/collab</a></p><p>Customer Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/customer-stores" target="_blank">https://www.enginehousedesigns.com/pages/customer-stores</a></p><p></p><p><b>Til Valhalla Project</b></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tilvalhallaproject.com/ENGINEHOUSE" target="_blank">https://www.tilvalhallaproject.com/ENGINEHOUSE</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/til_valhalla_project/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/til_valhalla_project/ </a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/TilValhallaProject" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TilValhallaProject</a></p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>Building trust through small, consistent actions cements leadership influence</li><li>Competence out values charisma for sustainable authority</li><li>Leadership development is a deliberate process, not an innate trait</li><li>Culture is sustained by shared rituals and informal connections</li><li>Risk is integral to the identity and function of firefighting</li><li>Equity in role preparation enhances organizational effectiveness</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Guest:</b> Mark Andrew</p><p><b>Host:</b> Cody Hill</p><p><b>Brought to you by Engine House Designs</b> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://enginehousedesigns.com" target="_blank">enginehousedesigns.com</a></p>
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- What is The Engine House?
<p>Pull up a chair and grab a cup of station coffee—you're in the Engine House now.</p><p>This is where firefighters come to do what we do best: Shoot-the-shi, give each other a hard time, and solve all the world's problems (at least until the next call drops). No scripts, no polish, just real conversations like you'd hear sitting around the kitchen table at 2 AM when you've been getting your a@! handed to you.</p><p></p><p>A show brought to you by Engine House Designs. Whether we're talking about the job, swapping war stories, or going completely off the rails, this is your spot to kick back and hang with the crew.</p><p></p><p>It's informal. It's unfiltered. It's exactly what you'd expect from a bunch of firefighters with too much time and not enough supervision.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the Engine House.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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