The Ethos Collective

EP 9 - Damian Schwab - Flight Paramedic of the Army, Whiskey, Hoist Stuff, and the Old Guard

This week we have Damian Schwab on. We will definitely have to have follow on episodes with this guy as there was just too much to talk about. The Flight Paramedic of the Army at one point, Damian wrote the book on several things including the hoist program. He now is the head of the Flight Paramedic course in Ft. Novosel along with the Joint Enroute Care Course for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Damian also served in the "Old Guard" in Washington D.C. at the beginning of his career. Not to mention the guy has a very impressive Whiskey Room at his house in Enterprise, AL. We didn't even have time to dive into that subject... but more to come...... Enjoy!

EP 8 - Hosts Only - Matt's Rules on Hiker Stench, Planning a Trip to Africa, Dressing Professionally Does Matter, And Other Random Rants

Derek forgot the SD card when he left for an Army school in Texas, so this episode is way late guys. Recorded in January before leaving, this is a hosts only episode where we just get together in Matt's kitchen and talk shop about a very wide range of things. From dressing professionally as a public servant, to blood product admin and Paramedic pay, to why we don't like entitled people bars. This episode truly was all over the place.

EP 7 - Nick Sabo - Air Force Fireman, Hunting Across North America, and the F.O.O.L.S

This is a re-upload as Spotify's servers corrupted the last file. This week we have Nick Sabo on. He talks about growing up with golf, joining the Air Force to pursue a career in the Fire Service, and his experiences hunting and spending time in the outdoors in Alaska, Montana, South Dakota, and many other places out west. Tune in for a great conversation on finding a way to make dreams happen, how we all need hobbies and passions outside our career, and to learn more about the F.O.O.L.S - Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society Episode sponsored by Tinderbox Cigar Lounge in downtown Rapid City, SD!

EP 6 - Brian Shearer - Being a Father, The Marines, Sangin Afghanistan, Hunting, and Surviving a Sinking Boat in International Waters

This week we have Brian Shearer on. A husband and father foremost, Brian shares insights on that as well as being a combat wounded Marine in Sangin, Afghanistan and how those experiences shaped his life. Being a strong advocate for veterans, Brian talks about getting out, continuing to push forward professionally as a firefighter and in general, and the balance between career and family. We also hear some great stories about a sinking boat incident off the Mexican coast and of course plenty of conversation about hunting. This is a great episode!

EP 5 We Wrap Up With Matt and Gretchens First Episode, Talk More Mental Health, And Other Rants

This week we pickup where EP 4 left off as this was a two parter. A little shorter this week, we wrap up our first in depth discussion about mental health in the the public service communities and discuss how it's moving forward. We are certainly glad Matt is joining Cory and I as a full time host, and have alot of exciting news and updates coming!