Best Incident Command Podcasts (2025)

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Who Is Training The Senior Advisor? 58:05

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Send us a text The Silverbacks are in the studio this week, talking about "who is training the Senior Advisor?" This episode features Nick Brunacini, Terry Garrison, and John Vance. We dig into the senior advisor’s real job on the fireground, why command vans work when they’re quiet and disciplined, and how multi-channel operations keep tactics mov…

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EP67 Adding AI to your crisis strategy with Albie.ai 44:19

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Send us a text Imagine walking into a crisis room with a complete first-draft playbook—roles, spans of control, holding lines, and a 48-hour plan—ready in minutes. That’s the promise we explore with Chris Hamilton and Peter Heneghan, veterans of 10 Downing Street, BP, and AstraZeneca, and now the co-founders of Albie.ai. Their take isn’t hype: it’s…

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Jarrett Tarver 1:15:29

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Send us a text A Conversation with Captain Jarrett Tarver This powerful episode features Captain Jarrett Tarver of the Sedona Fire District, brother of the late Bret Tarver, Phoenix Firefighter, whose ultimate sacrifice shaped how departments nationwide approach the hazard zone. Joined by Chris Stewart and John Vance, Jarrett reflects on his brothe…

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EP66 Tools for preparing and leading in a crisis, with author Michele Ehrhart 29:32

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Send us a text Crises don’t wait for perfect plans, which is why Michelle Ehrhart’s mantra—practice makes permanent—hits so hard. Michelle, former VP of global communications at FedEx and now CMO at the University of Memphis, joins us to share the field‑tested playbook behind her new book, Crisis Compass. Tom and Michele share stories from their ex…

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Who Is Training Your Firefighters? 1:16:26

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Send us a text This episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance. For Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts: https://www.waldorf.edu/blue-card/ For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.com Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Bu…

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EP65 Quick take - UPS plane crash in Louisville, KY, with guest Michele Ehrhart 22:32

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Send us a text A deadly crash at UPS’s Louisville hub put crisis leadership under a microscope—and the first 24 hours told a powerful story about timing, empathy, and restraint. We invited Michele Ehrhart, former VP of Global Communications at FedEx and author of Crisis Compass, to unpack how the early communications played out in this heartbreakin…

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The Fire Department Mission Statement 1:14:24

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Send us a text The Silverbacks are in the studio this week talking about The Fire Department Mission Statement. This episode features Nick Brunacini, Terry Garrison, Pat Dale, and John Vance. We trade long, forgettable mission statements for simple words that drive decisions: be safe, be nice, be accountable. Stories from the field show how clarity…

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Fit For Duty, Ready To Command 56:22

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Send us a text This episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance. Sign up for the Blue Card Webinar (free!): NFPA 1700: Guide to Structural Firefighting — Why Does It Matter to an IC? Here: https://streamyard.com/watch/C4bNT3WgfnWU For Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts: https://www.waldorf.edu/blue-card/ For free command…

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You Are First Due - Now Own it! 52:25

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Send us a text This week, we’re joined by two outstanding guests: Erik Phillips, Captain with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (Nev.) and Fire Chief of Diamond Valley Fire Department (Utah), and Gary Fleischer, District Chief with Worcester (Mass.) Fire Department. Together, we challenge first-in officers to own their role with clear expectations, disciplin…

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Two Marshalls, One Podcast 45:40

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Talos' Vice President Christopher Marshall (the “real Marshall,” much to Joe’s displeasure) joins Hazel, Bill, and Joe for a very real conversation about leading people when the world won’t stop moving. We start with Marshall’s days in the Navy’s nuclear program and the art of translating deeply technical work for non-technical leaders. We then get…

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MotherNerd Productions Announcement and Return Date 1:30

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Welcome, Traveler! It's a production break. We'll be back December 1st with the Final Five episodes of Season One. Don't worry, we've got some bonus content coming, but for the most part, MotherNerd needs a little more time. Stay Safe, Travelers. Oh, and go show our friends some love: Haunted Hauls Deep Space Radio Nerdcore…

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Building Trust 21:36

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Send us a text We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.com All of our links here: https://linktr.ee/B…

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The Sheriff, the Judge & the Courthouse Murder: What Really Happened in Letcher County? 30:43

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Power, Control, and the Dead: Sheriff, d4vd, and Diddy Cases Fully Unpacked 1:51:46

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NEW WITNESS SPEAKS: 'I Was Groped by Judge Mullins — Then He Had Me Charged' 9:36

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Assigning a Division Boss 1:00:58

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Send us a text This episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance. For Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts: https://www.waldorf.edu/lp/blue-card/ For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.com Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N…

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EP 64 The Mormon church attack - using press conferences to build trust, reassure communities 20:08

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Send us a text The first words after a mass casualty event can steady a community—or shake it further. We break down the opening press conferences following the Grand Blanc, Michigan church attack to show how leaders earn trust when stakes are highest: the county supervisor’s grounded empathy, a police chief balancing hard facts with community care…

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1x1 Bonus - The Faraday Incident 16:16

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Historian's Note: The amount we paid for this recovered audio means we have to sack about three of the archive assistants, but in my estimation, it's a small price to pay for such a nearly pristine copy of this event. Fun fact, he still maintains this base as the seat of his Empire. CW: Murder, Violence, Torture and Cruelty, Pirate Stuff. Support u…

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EP 63 Erica Kirk's Grace Under Fire 14:10

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Send us a text Charlie Kirk built his reputation through campus debates, setting up tents where he'd engage students with his signature challenge: "prove me wrong." When a sniper's bullet ended his life at a Utah university, it threatened to become another flashpoint in America's increasingly volatile political landscape. Instead, something remarka…

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Blue Card Rundown for September, 2025 34:53

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Send us a text This episode features Josh Blum and John Vance. For Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts: https://www.waldorf.edu/lp/blue-card/ For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.com Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop …

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1x1: 06 - Edge of Discovery 28:21

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CW: Profanity, Dissection and Wet Body Sounds, moist Tentacles Welcome back, Traveler. Oh, what are these chucklefucks up to? Not much. Syl nerds out about ships, then gets chased by some. Naro enjoys mocking Isaac's pain. Em-Dash-Four shows off how to be a power top. Doc experiences FAFO in the autopsy room. Vy'Ssar and Mockran have had enough of …

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Did Corruption Drive Sheriff Stines to Murder a Judge?-WEEK IN REVIEW 19:00

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Sheriff Mickey Stines Paranoia, Shooting, and Grand Jury Secrets-WEEK IN REVIEW 15:13

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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1: Did Corruption Drive Sheriff Stines to Murder a Judge? 18:55

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Did Corruption Drive Sheriff Stines to Murder a Judge? In the second half of this Hidden Killers Live special, Tony Brueski and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis explore the darker backdrop of the Mickey Stines case: explosive corruption allegations inside the courthouse. From sexual coercion claims to systemic abuse of power, the disc…

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Sheriff Mickey Stines: Paranoia, Shooting, and Grand Jury Secrets 15:08

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Sheriff Mickey Stines: Paranoia, Shooting, and Grand Jury Secrets In this explosive first half, Hidden Killers Live unpacks the case of Sheriff Mickey Stines — the Kentucky lawman who shocked his community by shooting Judge Kevin Mullins inside his own chambers. Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Fa…

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Charlie Kirk Assassination & Steins Courthouse Shooting — Full Psychological & Legal Breakdown 1:42:24

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Charlie Kirk Assassination & Steins Courthouse Shooting — Full Psychological & Legal Breakdown In this Hidden Killers Live full-episode special, we bring you two of the most disturbing cases rocking America right now — the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the courthouse murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Mickey Stines. First Half — The Assas…

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How to Ruin an APT's Day, with Sara McBroom 44:31

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This week, the B-Team gets an upgrade as we’re joined by Sara McBroom from Talos’ nation-state threat intelligence and interdiction team. Sara shares her journey from a liberal arts major to tracking some of the world’s most advanced adversaries. Along the way, she talks about moving from the U.S federal service to Talos, mentoring, leading with em…

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Anatomy and Physiology of Leadership: Ears 1:04:34

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Send us a text We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.com All of our links here: https://linktr.ee/B…

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Best of B Shifter: Initial Radio Report 39:47

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Send us a text Best of B Shifter: The Initial Radio Report This fan-favorite episode—one of the most downloaded in B Shifter history—dives into what Chief Alan Brunacini called “probably one of the most important communications we transmit throughout an entire incident”: the Initial Radio Report (IRR). Nick Brunacini and Josh Blum break down why th…

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Judge Kevin Mullins EXPOSED S-for-Favors Scandal REVEALED-WEEK IN REVIEW 14:31

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties-WEEK IN REVIEW 15:40

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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1x1 - 05: Inquiries 30:26

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Welcome back, Traveler! Here are your episode Content Warnings: Blackmail and Coercion (platonic), Bribery, Implied Violence, Implied Trafficking of both Sapiens and Non-Sapiens, Implied Violence against Synthoids, Mentions of DEapitation, Descriptions of Body Horror (Tentacles), Mentions of Illness (Viral) Rudeness, Strong Language, Listener Discr…

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EP 62 Tracy Nolan VP at Humana shares her experience with crisis and developing new leaders 36:45

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Send us a text What does it take to lead through chaos? Tracy Nolan knows firsthand. This remarkable Fortune 100 executive has repeatedly stepped into roles most would consider overwhelming - from transforming struggling retail operations to merging telecom giants during a global pandemic. She also likes to solve puzzles. Tracy's journey from retai…

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Sheriff Stines BREAKING POINT: Murder of Judge Mullins EXPLAINED-WEEK IN REVIEW 16:15

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp i…

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Sheriff Stines & Judge Mullins EXPOSED Murder & Corruption REVEALED 32:52

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Sheriff Stines & Judge Mullins EXPOSED Murder & Corruption REVEALED This is the full breakdown of one of the most shocking scandals in recent memory: the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines — and the avalanche of allegations that followed. On September 19th, 2024, Stines shot Mullins inside his chambers, just minutes afte…

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Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties 15:35

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Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties The courthouse may not have been the only place corruption thrived. A former jail guard told NewsNation’s Brian Entin that the Letcher County jail was “basically a brothel.” She alleged supervisors took inmates home, guards pressured women, and Judge Mullins himself invited her to late-…

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The Silverback Blueprint: Strategic Planning & Department Culture 27:23

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Send us a text We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.com All of our links here: https://linktr.ee/B…

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Judge Kevin Mullins EXPOSED: S-for-Favors Scandal REVEALED 14:25

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Judge Kevin Mullins EXPOSED: S-for-Favors Scandal REVEALED The murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn Stines didn’t end the story — it blew the lid off a scandal. In the weeks after, women stepped forward with disturbing allegations: that Judge Mullins coerced them into sexual acts in exchange for leniency, avoiding jail, or even custody of…

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Sheriff Stines BREAKING POINT: Murder of Judge Mullins EXPLAINED 16:10

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Sheriff Stines BREAKING POINT: Murder of Judge Mullins EXPLAINED On September 19th, 2024, Whitesburg, Kentucky was rocked by a killing that stunned the country. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines shot and killed his longtime friend, Judge Kevin Mullins, inside Mullins’ own chambers — just minutes after the two had lunch together. The entire murder was c…

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Why Incident Action Plans Matter 58:23

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Send us a text This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Chris Stewart, and John Vance. We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Shifter here: https…

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Certified Unified Command Kiosk Ad Break 11:21

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Let's test drive this new home-shopping version of the Unified Command kiosks... I'm sure everything is fine. Hey look, no content warnings! The following ads have been approved for all audiences. SHOUTOUTS: Haunted Hauls | Deep Space Radio ONE BY ONE STUFF: Discord | Patreon | RedbubbleBy mothernerdproductions

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Why Risk Management Matters 54:16

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Send us a text This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Chris Stewart, and John Vance. We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Shifter here: https…

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Why Size-Up Matters 48:47

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Send us a text This episode is hosted by Erik Phillips, Steve Lester, Greg Timinsky and John Vance. We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Sh…

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UPDATE and THE BARRIER 16:23

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CW: PROFANITY It's an update from MotherNerd herself! Basically, life has been A LOT lately and I need a little room to breathe. So we're taking a break from the main story, which will return September 1st. In the meantime, we have some bonus content. Please enjoy this not at all emotional or sinister witness statement we recovered that details wha…

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Strategic Shift in Cobb County 1:04:27

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Send us a text This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Chris Stewart, and John Vance. We want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0 Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/Buckslip Shop B Shifter here: https…

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So You Wanna Be an Incident Commander? Meet Alex Ryan 51:57

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We welcome new Talos teammate and incident commander Alex Ryan to the pod this week. Bill, Joe and Hazel chat with Alex about what it really takes to lead through the chaos of a cybersecurity incident, from coordinating stressed-out teams, fielding exec questions, and making sure people eat. Much to Bill's dismay, we have something resembling a "fo…

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EP 61 Building Brand Resilience Before Crisis Hits, with Tiffany Muehlbauer 21:28

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Send us a text What happens when crisis hits your business and the only information people can find about you online is that negative event? In our conversation with communications expert Tiffany Muehlbauer, we dive deep into her innovative "Pool Theory" concept that's changing how organizations approach crisis preparation. The Pool Theory isn't ab…