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July 24, 2024

Breaking the Silence: With Ricardo Martinez II

Welcome back to the show where we dive deep into the unseen world of 911 dispatchers with none other than Ricardo Martinez II, the storyteller and force behind 'Within the Trenches' and the #IAM911 movement. Today, Ricardo jo...

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July 17, 2024

Healing in the Wild: With Rocco Besednjak

This episode is for anyone who’s faced the darkness and found the courage to seek the light. It’s for the warriors, the wounded, and anyone who believes in the power of second chances. Today’s guest is the ultimate comeback k...

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July 3, 2024

Clash of Expectations: Understanding Emotional Reactions and Biologic…

Ever been in a situation where you expected someone to react a certain way, and when they didn’t, you found yourself ready to go into fight mode? Yeah, that’s biological rudeness for you. It’s your autonomic nervous system fl...

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June 26, 2024

The Crossover Angel: With Nicole Junkerman

Grab your headphones! In today’s episode, we sit down with Nicole Junkerman, whose incredible journey from police officer to certified Death Doula and Grief Recovery Specialist is nothing short of inspiring. She’s here to tal...

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June 19, 2024

Dispatcher Mind Dive: With Ryan Dedmon

Gear up for a stellar episode of After the Tones Drop where we're hanging out with Ryan Dedmon. Ryan isn't just any guy; he's a retired police dispatcher turned big-time educator at the 911 Training Institute. Back in 2012, h...

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June 12, 2024

Life's Brutiful Moments: A Girls Nuggets of Wisdom for a Better Life

In this special solo episode, Cinnamon takes over the podcast, bringing energy and heartfelt insights. Reflecting on a whirlwind 2024 of travel and engagements, she shares the wisdom she's gathered. Cinnamon expresses initial...

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June 5, 2024

Rescued by the Light: With Jonathan Hickory

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Hickory, a police sergeant who's spent over 20 years on the force, diving deep into his own struggles with addiction and trauma. Jonathan rose out of the dark and emerged a published...

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May 29, 2024

ATTD Features Operation Yellow Tape Podcast with Kenny Mitchell Jr.

In this special episode, "After the Tones Drop" is delighted to feature Episode 008: Time to go Home from Operation Yellow Tape Podcast, hosted by the exceptionally articulate Kenny Mitchell. Kenny challenges first respond...

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May 22, 2024

ATTD Features Just Corrections Podcast with William Young

While the hosts of After the Tones Drop are on their season break, they are excited to feature a compelling episode from the Just Corrections Podcast EP001 " Zombie Brain" with host William Young and his guest Sue Radcliffe....

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May 15, 2024

ATTD Features The Next Shift Podcast with Jess Flores

In a special feature during their season break, After the Tones Drop presents an insightful episode from "The Next Shift Podcast" entitled "YOU ARE NOT ALONE," hosted by Jess Flores. This episode delves into the complex emoti...

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May 8, 2024

ATTD Features The Mindfulness Medic Podcast with Jason Warn

While Erin and Cinnamon are taking a break trying to train their pet goldfish to sing the national anthem, they've put together a special bonus episode on After the Tones Drop, featuring Episode 18 : SPREAD HOPE NOT DARKNESS ...

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May 1, 2024

Signing Off in Style: Season One Wrap-up

Grab your headphones and get comfy—Erin and Cinnamon are dishing all the deets in this season finale of "After the Tones Drop." They kick things off chatting about how they dove into podcasting without a clue and ended up wit...

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April 24, 2024

The Burnout Escape: With AK Dozanti

Okay, folks, strap in. We've got AK Dozanti on the show, a former Deputy Sheriff turned First Responder Coach & Specialist. AK's been through the ringer—burnout, depression, PTSD, adrenal fatigue—you name it. Now she's on a m...

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April 17, 2024

Family First: With Guests Samie & Ryan Wedmore

Welcome to today's episode where we explore the lives of Samie and Ryan, a couple who both serve as first responders, balancing their demanding careers with raising a young family. They share their story from how they met and...

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April 10, 2024

Wired Differently: The Hidden Depths of the ADHD Mind

Strap in for a whirlwind tour of the ADHD universe, where every day is an adventure and executive dysfunction is just the tip of the iceberg. This episode dives into the nitty-gritty of living with ADHD, from the thrill of hy...

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April 3, 2024

Roaring Phoenix: With Guest Kenny Mitchell

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kenny Mitchell, a battle-tested firefighter and the force behind Operation Yellow Tape , tackles the tough topic of mental health in the first responder community with a Denis Leary-like st...

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March 27, 2024

The Zen Enforcer: With Vance Row

Imagine swapping handcuffs for yoga mats—that's exactly what Vance Rowe did. From tackling law enforcement's high-pressure cooker to embracing the zen of yoga, Vance's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He gets real with ...

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March 20, 2024

Emotional Forensics: Behind the Scenes of a Meltdown

Dive into our latest episode where we get into the nuts and bolts of Behavior Chain Analysis. Think of it as the ultimate detective work for figuring out how a simple event can send us spiraling into a whirlwind of emotions w...

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March 13, 2024

Punchlines in Dark Times: Using Gallows Humor as a Coping Mechanism

In our latest episode of Erin and Cinnamon kick things off with a real-life snippet of gallows humor so perfectly timed, it could only come from a place of deep understanding and shared experience. But don't worry, the detail...

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March 6, 2024

The Jailhouse "Rock": With Guest William Young

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of corrections with none other than William Young, a seasoned pro who's been navigating the complex corridors of correctional facilities since way back in 2005. Imagine working everywh...

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Feb. 28, 2024

A Warriors Return: With Larry Turner

Today's episode is a must-listen. We're talking with Larry Turner, a man whose life reads like an adventure novel. After serving in the U.S. Army and the Columbus Division of Police, Larry faced a turning point with the loss ...

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Feb. 21, 2024

Emergency Attachments: The Impacts of Attachment Styles on First Resp…

This week, we're diving back into the deep end with Part Two of our attachment styles saga. If you missed the last episode, hit pause, scoot back, and catch up. We're zoning in on our first responder and how those deep-rooted...

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Feb. 14, 2024

Decoding Attachment: A Journey Through Attachment Styles

Get ready for this episode where we're diving deep into a topic that's been high on your request list: attachment styles. Following our chats on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and boundaries, we're thrilled to tackle ho...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Desperation to Inspiration: With Davin Cole

In the often unseen shadows of law enforcement, a weight is shouldered by officers — a weight composed of responsibility, sacrifice, and the silent battles waged within. Meet Davin, a seasoned 33-year law enforcement veteran,...

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