Best Peter Vinnicombe Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond The Call with Nurse Crystal Culp 1:44:59

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24d ago1:44:59

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In this episode of Beyond the Call, host Peter interviews Crystal Culp, a retired nurse from Alberta, Canada, about her extensive 38-year career in the nursing field. Crystal shares her background, having grown up in Southern Ontario and her nursing journey which began in Northern Ontario. She discusses the challenges she faced, including homesickn…

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Beyond The Call with Willow 2:28:08

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In this episode of the 'Beyond The Call' podcast, Willow, a long-time friend mine, shares her harrowing journey through childhood neglect, sexual abuse, and eventually being coerced into sex work by an abusive partner named Brad. The conversation details Willow's early life, characterized by a lack of nurture and support from her parents, and follo…

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Beyond The Call with Code 9 founder Mark Thomas 2:28:41

1M ago2:28:41

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In this episode of Beyond the Call podcast, I talk with Mark Thomas, the president of Code Nine Foundation and a current serving police officer. We discuss Mark's journey through his mental health struggles triggered by a traumatic on-duty experience and the subsequent development of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Mark shares his path to recovery, …

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Beyond The Call with Paramedic Alan Playford 1:29:30

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In this episode of Beyond The Call, Peter interviews Alan Playford, a long-term paramedic from New South Wales and one of Australia's most decorated civilians. Alan shares his journey from joining the paramedic service in 1975 through the highly challenging early years of paramedicine, including the first paramedicine course at St. Vincent’s Hospit…

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Beyond The Call with Jeff Tougher (Steven's Law) 1:44:51

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This episode of Beyond The Call Podcast features Jeff Tougher, father of paramedic Steven Tougher, who was tragically murdered in April 2023. Jeff discusses his son's compassionate life dedicated to serving others and recounts the devastating details of Steven's murder and the subsequent trial. The episode delves into the broader issue of violence …

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Beyond The Call with Dr Nikki Jamieson 1:22:08

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Dr Nikki Jamieson is a social worker and suicidologist with a PhD focusing on moral injury and suicide prevention. Dr. Jamieson shares her personal journey, including her son's tragic suicide while in the Australian Defence Force, and how it propelled her into the field of suicidology and moral injury research. She discusses her PhD work, the conce…

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Beyond The Call with guest Phillip Thompson OAM MP 53:46

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Phillip Thompson served as a soldier of the Townsville-based First Battalion, Royal Australian Regimen, and was deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan. In 2009 Phillip was wounded in action when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated within one metre of him. The blast resulted in Phillip sustaining severe injuries and he was medically evacuated b…

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Beyond The Call with guest Associate Professor Jaqueline Drew 1:35:32

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Dr. Jacqueline Drew, is an associate professor at Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, discussing her extensive work as a police psychologist. Dr. Drew highlights her journey from being an organisational psychologist with the Queensland Police Service to her current roles in academia and consulting for police agencies. …

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Beyond The Call with guest Amy Taylor (Sex Worker) 1:39:41

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In this episode of Beyond The Call podcast, I have a conversation with Amy Taylor, an accomplished individual with a diverse background. Amy, who holds a degree in molecular biology and an MBA, has worked in various fields including biotechnology, modelling, and aviation. She is also a high-class escort. Amy shares her life story, discussing her up…

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Beyond The Call with Former NRL Referee Matt Checchin 1:29:37

8M ago1:29:37

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Matt Checchin is a former NRL Referee, who officiated in over 570 games, and for over 20 years, retiring in 2021. He has refereed in 3 Grand Finals, 4 State of Origins, 13 Internationals, and made his first grade debut in 2001. In this episode of Beyond The Call Podcast, The conversation delves into Matt's upbringing, education, and early interest …

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Beyond The Call with Paramedic Nich Woolf Part 3 of 3 1:05:27

8M ago1:05:27

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In this final part of my conversation with Nich Woolf, a highly experienced paramedic. Nich shares stories from his career, including a harrowing incident with a man on fire and his transformative experiences in Afghanistan, where he provided crucial medical training. He discusses the emotional toll of the job, the camaraderie among first responder…

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Beyond The Call with Paramedic Nich Woolf Part 2 of 3 44:36

8M ago44:36

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In this episode of the Beyond The Call podcast, Peter welcomes back Nich, a paramedic who began his career in Somerset, England, and volunteered at the Glastonbury Music Festival. The conversation covers Nich's experiences during the early 1990s, including his work with the Avon Ambulance in Bristol and his involvement in developing motorcycle ambu…

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Beyond The Call with Paramedic Nich Woolf Part 1 of 3 40:39

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Nich Woolf has fit more into his life than many of us would fit into 6. A Paramedic for over 50 years, and heavily involved in Festival Medical Charity work, as well as countless trips to Afghanistan assisting with Medical Services, and teaching literally thousands of people to do Emergency First Aid. He has been awarded the British Empire Medal (B…

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Beyond The Call with guest Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner Adam Yazbeck 1:04:52

8M ago1:04:52

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In this episode of Beyond The Call podcast, Peter continues the discussion with Adam, a pediatric intensive care nurse and nurse practitioner from Colorado. They delve into the intricate and often emotionally charged topics surrounding organ donation, both the procedural aspects and the ethical dilemmas involved. Adam shares insights about the orga…

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Beyond The Call with PICU Nurse Practitioner Adam Yazbeck part 1 of 2 58:10

9M ago58:10

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In part 1 of this episode of Beyond the Call, Peter talks to Adam, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse from the USA. Adam shares his journey from a creative childhood in Minnesota, through a career in theatre, to his current role in nursing. Emphasizing the importance of human connection, Adam discusses the challenges and rewards of workin…

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Beyond The Call with guest Lori Hodges (Emergency Management) Part 2 of 2 47:12

9M ago47:12

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This episode of the Beyond the Call podcast continues a conversation with Lori Hodges, an Emergency Management leader from Colorado, USA. The episode delves into her experiences dealing with back-to-back hurricanes in Florida, detailing the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and her role within Incident Management Teams. Lori discusses …

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Beyond The Call with Guest Lori Hodges (Emergency Management) Part 1 of 2 53:44

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In this episode of Beyond The Call, host Peter interviews Lori Hodges, an Emergency Management Leader with a background in paramedicine and firefighting. Lori discusses her upbringing in rural Colorado, her early involvement with the Civil Air Patrol, and her transition into emergency services after helping a woman at a Grateful Dead concert. She s…

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 6 (Final) 33:03

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took. Episode 6 - In this final episode of our conversation with Mat…

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 5 36:09

10M ago36:09

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took. Episode 5 discusses the process of Medical Retirement, and Mat…

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 4 31:39

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took. Episode 4 discusses the fallout and harm of the ongoing issues…

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Captain Matt Frost (retired) Former Army Pilot Part 3 34:18

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took. Episode 3 continues our conversation about Matts deployment to…

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 2 36:14

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took. Episode 2 introduces us to Matts early training and qualifying…

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Captain Matt Frost (retired) Former Army Pilot Part 1 33:34

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Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took. Episode 1 introduces us to Matts childhood and his decision to…

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Episode 7 Anita Hogan- Suicide Prevention 1:06:10

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Anita Hogan is a former member of the Royal Australian Navy, an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, and a current ambassador for RUOK day. Anita has a post graduate degree in Applied Psychology -Suicide (Suicidology). This episode discusses Anita's journey, and delves into suicide and suicide prevention. For more information on RUOK Day, and the ongoing campa…

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Episode 6 Poppy from The Poppy Project 1:07:17

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Today I had the privilege of talking to Poppylillac (Poppy) from The Poppy Project. Poppy is the daughter of a 37 year now retired Queensland Police Officer growing up in a small town about 60km North of Townsville. Poppy discusses the journey of being a First Responders family, and in particular the effects of the job and PTSD on the whole family.…

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Episode 5 Shane Martin Former QPS 3:07:40

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Shane Martin is a medically retired former QPS officer, and now President of Team Code Blue, an NFP organisation setup to assist QLD First Responders in Crisis with Financial assistance and advocacy. We take an in depth look into Shane's career, trauma's, mental health battle and ongoing recovery. Team Code Blue can be found at www.teamcodeblueinc.…

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Episode 4 Lara Stevenson 1:19:06

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Lara Stevenson is a current serving NSW Paramedic, former London Ambulance Paramedic, Wife and Mother. Lara has been living with PTSD for 6 years. This is her story.By Peter Vinnicombe

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Episode 3- Some Rural Experiences 46:27

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In episode 3, Peter discusses some of the rural cases he went to, the challenges that that can present. Graphic content warning.By Peter Vinnicombe

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Episode 2-City Stories 42:04

1y ago42:04

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In this episode, Peter goes through some jobs from his time in the Urban environment. First week memories and a variety of jobs.By Peter Vinnicombe

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Introduction to Beyond The Call Podcast 30:47

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Beyond The Call is a podcast by veteran Paramedic Peter, who is exploring the stories and consequences of working in High Volume Trauma Occupations. Episodes include some graphic descriptions, so listener discretion is advised. First Responders, Emergency Dept Nurses and Doctors, Corrections, and Defence Personnel are exposed to traumas that most h…