ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Glenn Topping is a retired Police Sergeant from the Broward County (FL) Sheriff’s Office, having served over 30 years in law enforcement. Glenn is also a U.S. Army Military Police veteran. Glenn is also an author, having published 4 fiction books, & also writes screenplays. Glenn w…
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This show is hosted by Ryan Chartrand and Chad Bruckner, former American Law Enforcement Officers, who are committed to bringing our followers the best guests and content that will add value to your careers and enrich your lives. Ryan and Chad are growth-oriented people who left the profession in 2020 and 2021 to pursue other ventures in the private sector. Ryan and Chad have one mission - to help our first responders and veterans survive the pitfalls of service-oriented professions, thrive in our professional and personal lives, and transition successfully once their service is over.
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ABOUT YOUR GUEST:
Eric McCants is an investigative sergeant with the Burke County (GA) Sheriff’s Office. Eric is also a SWAT Officer and certified instructor. Eric’s social media influence is aimed at empowering and motivating followers to be their best. He’s an avid workout enthusiast and has a te…
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Dr. Beth J. Sanborn joined the Lower Gwynedd Police force in 1997. Since then, she has served as a Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge (OIC), and currently serves as a School Resource Officer assigned to the Wissahickon School District. Since 2015, she assumed responsibility …
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Amanda Coleman is the Founder and CEO of Irish Angel. Irish Angel is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Irish Angel recognizes the men and women of Law Enforcement. We stand together beside those suffering in silence, s…
Ryan and Chad talk with former Marine, law enforcement officer, author, instructor and entrepreneur Sean Grogan
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: New Jersey native Sean Grogan is the Founder and Chief Instructor for One Face Training. He is a former special investigations detective, K-9 handler and gang investigato…
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: John Kelly is a thirty-year veteran of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the country. John has been fortunate enough to have worked in and supervised the following units: Patrol, Investigations, K-9, Training, and for the past six years, t…
Chad and Ryan interview licensed therapist, first responder relationship expert and police wife Cyndi Doyle.
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Cyndi Doyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). Cyndi embodies the motto Show Up, Be Seen, Live Bra…
Ryan and Chad talk about their first time meeting each other, mental health and the roles leaders play in trauma. We jump all over the place so please forgive us. 😁
ABOUT YOUR BRO-HOSTS: Ryan Chartrand is a former police officer having served 18 years between two municipalities in Massachusetts. …
Ryan and Chad interview former law enforcement officer and owner of LEO2CEO, Adam Wills. Adam also hosts The Copreneur Podcast.
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Adam Wills is a law enforcement veteran of 15 years turned business and marketing expert. Adam is passionate about helping fellow law enforcement achieve…
Breaking Badge bro-hosts Ryan Chartrand and Chad Bruckner interview Lt. Col. Dave Grossman.
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: In their description of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Slate Magazine said, “Grossman cuts such a heroic, omnicompetent figure, he could have stepped out of a video game.” He has five patents …
RYAN AND CHAD INTERVIEW DEFENSIVE TACTICS AND MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT JOHN BRANCATO.
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: John has worked with NYPD officers to help them become more proficient in unarmed, non-lethal subdue/hold and arrest techniques. His goal is to continue working with multiple law enforcement agencie…
FORMER POLICE OFFICERS RYAN CHARTRAND AND CHAD BRUCKNER DISCUSS THE PROCESS OF FORGIVENESS AND HOW IT IMPACTS OUR LIVES.
About your bro-host, Chad: Chad M. Bruckner spent 13 years in Law Enforcement in multiple roles such as Detective, Undercover Officer, Patrolman and Patrol Leader. Chad is also…
RYAN AND CHAD INTERVIEW RETIRED U.S. MARINE CORPS COMPANY COMMANDER AND PUBLISHED AUTHOR, CHARLES "CHIP" HEMCHER III. CHIPS DISCUSSES HIS HUMBLE AND CHALLENGING BEGINNINGS THEN THROUGH HIS MARINE CORPS DAYS AND THE FALLOUT OF RETURNING HOME FROM WAR WITH UNRESOLVED TRAUMA. IN THE END, CHIP OVERCAME …
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Chief of Police Elliott Moya was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up near Springfield, Massachusetts. His first experience in law enforcement was as a volunteer park ranger in Springfield. He joined the Air Force Reserve while working as a civilian employee at Westover Air Forc…
ABOUT YOUR GUEST: JEFF SCHIEFELBEIN IS THE CHIEF CULTURE OFFICER AT 5, A NATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTING FIRM. Jeff Schiefelbein has worked in the deregulated energy space since 2004 and serves as the Chief Culture Officer for 5 where he oversees sales, marketing, and recruiting. Jeff has a proven track …
RYAN AND CHAD INTERVIEW ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACK EXPERT AND FOUNDER OF ANXIETY AID, CHERYL POLDRUGACH, ALSO KNOWN AS "CHERYL PANICS."
ABOUT CHERYL: Panic Aide started when Cheryl Poldrugach finally had enough. After years of suffering from panic attacks that crippled her from living life she was conf…
RYAN CHARTRAND AND CHAD BRUCKNER SPEAK WITH JOHN SAPORSKY, FORMER POLICE OFFICER AND FOUNDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CONNECT (LEC), A CAREER TRANSITION FIRM SPECIFICALLY LAUNCHED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS.
About John: John served 4 years as a police officer and SWAT team member. John is the fo…
RYAN CHARTRAND AND CHAD BRUCKNER INTERVIEW COMBAT MARINE, POLICE OFFICER, AUTHOR AND WELLNESS ADVOCATE SCOTT MEDLIN.
ABOUT SCOTT: Scott Medlin has worked as a Police Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was in the United States Marine Corps. He also attended college. He was deployed for Operatio…
FORMER POLICE OFFICERS RYAN CHARTRAND AND CHAD BRUCKNER INTERVIEW 9-1-1 DISPATCHER AND MENTAL HEALTH PEER ADVOCATE CRAIG TINNENY.
About your bro-host, Chad
Chad M. Bruckner spent 13 years in Law Enforcement in multiple roles such as Detective, Undercover Officer, Patrolman and Patrol Leader. Chad…