On The Blue Line Podcast

Are you ready for a New Normal? A conversation about your adaptability with Claire Chandler and Ben Baker | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 018   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode, I sit down with Claire Chandler and Ben Baker: We discuss leadership considerations when you are faced with turbulent times.  We relate the lessons we can learn from the private business sector to government operations.  We talk about relating to employees and providing a clear vision and direction.  We discuss the need to be in a continuous process of improvement as we prepare for the “new normal.”      HOW TO CONNECT with Claire and Ben: WEBSITE (Claire): ht

“Self, Team, and Mission,” a lesson in leadership with Chief Chuck | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 017   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode, I sit down with Chief Chuck Whitworth: We discuss his experience in the Navy.  We talk about experiences in his life that taught him leadership principles. We talk about issues in society and the crisis of leadership.  We offer positive solutions and a place to start for mentoring the next generation(s).      HOW TO CONNECT with Chief Chuck: WEBSITE: https://www.chiefchuck.com SOCIAL: Twitter @chiefchuck2k SOCIAL: FACEBOOK @chiefchuck2k   RESOURCES Mentioned: E-BOOK: Sailor Words by Chief Chuck W

Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor | JULY FOURTH SPECIAL MMRC | Episode 065   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a quick overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week is an INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL Two special Guests join me to celebrate the Fourth of July, to talk about freedom and to encourage all Americans to pledge to each other their Lives, their Fortunes, and their Sacred Honor. May we reclaim the principles we were founded on as a country. God Bless America!     After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website reg

Surfing Waves and Enjoying Life with Rob Sanderson | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 016   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode, I sit down with Rob Sanderson: We discuss Rob’s experience in law enforcement and his love for the ocean.  We talk about negative law enforcement incidents and some of the underlying causes. We talk about how being in the ocean can allow you to “decompress, disconnect, and reinvigorate.”  We talk about why he co-founded SWEL and its mission.   HOW TO CONNECT with Rob Sanderson: WEBSITE: https://www.theswel.org SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM @theswelmission SOCIAL: FACEBOOK @theSWEL   RESOURCES Mentioned: Awesome clothing tha

The Thin Blue Line between Civility and Anarchy | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 064   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a quick overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week in LEO NEWS THAT MATTERS TO YOU I start with talking about the tragic loss of Mr. George Floyd’s life. I provide the Medical Examiner’s findings and the charges against the officer. I condemn the actions taken by the officer’s that contributed to Mr. Floyds death.    This week in SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT I talk about how at this time there is zero evidence to support that this incident had anything to do with race. Then with much sadness, I talk about how for a brief moment we were all as a country in agreement

Be an Authentic Human with John Krotec | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 015   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.  Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order. In this episode, I sit down with John Krotec: GreenZone Hero, Task Force Zen, the A.uthentic H.uman O.utlier Radio Network, and Straight Outta Combat Radio are potential-oriented, solution-focused projects with education, healing, commerce and honor in mind. 'What's Your Apocalypse?' is a human healing speaker initiative with a mission to help others overcome personal traumas. "Fractals: A Poetic Journey for Acceptance" (Vol. 1) is my first published book. It is a poetry compilation written to help those who've been traumatized know they are not alone AND can overcome.   I am a sincere supporter of initia

The Cost of a Free and Undivided Republic | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 063   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a quick overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week in LEO NEWS THAT MATTERS TO YOU I start with discussing a NY Post article, “Most Americans have no idea why we celebrate Memorial Day.”    This week in SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT I talk about the history of Memorial Day and its origins as Decoration Day.  I talk about General John A. Logan and his proclamation of General Order 11.  Lastly, I challenge each of us that sacrifice must be Remembered, Honored and Proclaimed.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join

Talking Llama with Ian Roth | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 014   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.   In this episode, I sit down with Ian Roth: Ian Roth is a commissioned, active duty US Army officer with over a decade of leadership in both the military and civilian sectors.  Ian specializes in logistics and currently commands a transportation company of 163 soldiers.   In addition to his military service, Ian is a strong believer that everyone has a story to tell and founded Talking Llama Media and the Talking Llama Podcast to help content creators and solopreneurs leave their digital legacy.  Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, hitting the gym and flying his drone. Ian earned

A Kind Word or Deed | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 062   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   Whiskey Coffee?! Be sure to check out our friends at campfireblend.com and use the promo code BLUELINE for 10% off your first order.    WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week in LEO NEWS THAT MATTERS TO YOU BSO Sgt reinstated.  The “Heroes Act” will provide little help to real Heroes.  Senate passes bipartisan bill ensuring LODD benefits  Seattle Cop on leave after viral video.  This week in POSITIVE POLICE NEWS I go over an article highlighting positive Twitter posts for #policeweek This week in SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT I talk about a negative post I had received in reference to trying to help an owner fond their dog. I contrast it with a story about someone who always has something positive to sa

A social media hiatus | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 061   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, be sure to catch the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial virtual candlelight vigil on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 p.m. EST.  I discuss an article from Psychology Today that talks about the good and bad aspects of too much social media.  I talk about our recent fast from social media and some of the positive effects.  I encourage you to take time to periodically step away from social media in your life.     After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On Th

Your Second Wind | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 060 Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss a Positive Police News story out of New Jersey  where an officer pushes a burning car from the Taco Bell Drive-Thru. Ask Me Anything: I answer two questions from members of our Closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild, be sure to join today! Lastly, a few thoughts on getting your “second wind” when you feel overwhelmed in the “race.”    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforc

A New Normal | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 059   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the idea of “a new normal” in our lives and the dangers of complacency. I provide a four part plan that is used to avoid complacency in the workplace as an example of ways that we can combat complacency in our lives.  I encourage you to be in a continuous state of improvement with a willingness to critically evaluate where you are in life and where you are trying to go.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is oper

Officer Safety in Times of Civil Unrest | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 058   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss protests across the country and their effect on law enforcement. I mention the “Mau-y” awards on the Glenn Beck TV program which is available on the Blaze TV network, and how several of the situations shown were law enforcement actions.  I specifically discuss Raleigh Police Department’s Twitter statement that shocked citizens across the country.  I provide a common sense plea for balance and an understanding of the relationship between “Law Enforcement” and the “Law.”    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes

Take Control of your Mental Health with Dan Jarvis | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 013   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Dan Jarvis We discuss his journey from his time in the Army, his struggle with loss and his eventual diagnosis with PTSD.  We talk about the therapies and prescriptions that accompanied that initial diagnosis.  We spend time discussing alternative therapies, Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and how they made a positive and lasting difference in his life.  We talk about the mission of 22 Zero and what the future plans are for the organization.    HOW TO CONNECT with Dan Jarvis: WEBSITE: http://www.22zero.org SOCIAL: FACEBOOK @22zero.org SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM @22zero.follow.me PODCAST: The PTSD Free Podcast   RESOURCES Mentioned: BO

Fear is the Enemy | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 057   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss fear, but I discuss it through the lens of Easter. I discuss statistics as of the date of recording and what these statistics indicate. I then conclude with four ways to deal with fear and anxiety in unknown situations. LINK TO VIDEO: I discussed the video shared by Graham Allen from a NY Doctor, “You don’t have to be scared.”   LINK TO ARTICLE: Dealing with fear and anxiety.  LINK TO STATS MENTIONED: CDC Cases Update LINK TO STATS MENTIONED: Search Result, Number of People in US   After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating a

Transform your Health, Fitness, and Nutrition with Dr. Paul Henning | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 012   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Henning. We discuss Dr. Paul Henning’s experience in the military and his involvement with warfighter performance.  We discuss the importance of physical activity and nutrition and their relationship to mental health. We talk about the excuses that can come up in the areas of nutrition and physical activity and ways to combat them. Finally, we conclude with actionable advice for keeping up with physical activity and nutrition while under stay-at-home/ safer-at-home orders.      HOW TO CONNECT with Dr. Paul Henning: SOCIAL: FACEBOOK @paulhenningphd SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM @dr_paul_henning     After the episode:  SUBSCRIBE TO our YouTube Channel. LEAVE US AN iTUNES ra

Living Your Epitaph | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 056   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss the great loss associated with this pandemic and the fear and concern that accompanies it. While talking about this morbid topic, I discuss how an epitaph is often a short reminder or summary of a person’s life. I mention how thinking about your eventual epitaph can provide a life mission statement and a goal for how to live now. I summarize with encouraging  each of us to think about how we want to be remembered and to live that way now.    After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for

You CAN Overcome! with Adam Davis | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 011   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with speaker and author, Adam Davis. We discuss Adam’s journey growing up and his time he spent working in law enforcement. We talk about the darkness of suicide but the saving grace of God.  We discuss the moment; in a patrol car, on a Sunday afternoon, that changed his life forever.  We talk about his speaking and current projects he is involved in, including those with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation and Marcus Luttrell’s Team Never Quit. We conclude with some great advice for every law enforcement officer.    HOW TO CONNECT with Adam: Connect at The Adam Davis.com SOCIAL: FACEBOOK @theofficialadamdavis SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM @adamdavisofficial   LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSSED: Book: Behind The Badge: 365 Daily D

Making Decisions on Principle | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 055   Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a Ten Minute overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.   WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: OnTheBlueLine   In this episode I discuss: This week, I discuss “why” we make the decisions that we make. I go over the Ethical Dilemma Test by the National Institute of Ethics. I then discuss the importance of knowing what we base our decisions on.  Lastly, I remind each of us that we must ultimately “do the right things, at the right time, for the right reasons.”   After the episode:  Join our exclusive closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Join our Email List for up-to-date information, Contests, and News. Leave us an iTunes rating and review! Visit our Website regularly for the most up-to-date information.   On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mis

Through the Eyes of a CSI with Tamara Mickelson | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 010   The Interview Room releases weekly. In here, I interview leaders from all walks of life creating strong and meaningful conversations to provide insight, guidance, and encouragement for the listener.    In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Mickelson,  Author of Through My Eyes, CSI Memoirs that haunt the soul: We discuss Tamara’s law enforcement background and the time she spent in the Crime Scene Investigative unit . We talk about the writing of her book, Through My Eyes. We discuss the therapeutic activity of writing and how this can be a great tool in dealing with stress, even if you never publish a book. We spend time talking about her mission with Thin Blue Line4 Women and her podcast, Real Life. We conclude with some great advice for ALL law enforcement officers when it comes to their life at home.      HOW TO CONNECT WITH Tamara: Connect at Thin Blue Line 4 Women SOCIAL: FACEBOOK ThinBlueLine4Women SOCIAL: INSTAG