Behind the Tin

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Behind the Tin is a podcast that introduces you to the heroic men and women who wear the tin while protecting our community and hearing about the extraordinary things they're doing when their badge is in the locker. From creating a business to starting a not-for-profit, from coaching sports to being a mentor for children, Behind the Tin examines all the different things our heroes do when they are “off duty”. About Your Hosts: Stephen J, "the Good Lieutenant" is a man that has been in emergency services since 16 years old when he started to “play fireman” at his local fire department. He served in several leadership roles and that was the first place he was called “The Good Lieutenant”. Stephen J. became a Deputy Sheriff in one of New York State’s largest counties in 2000 and currently holds the rank of, you guessed it, Lieutenant. Stephen J is a leader in and out of law enforcement, serving on various community boards and organizations, many of which you will hear about on Behind the Tin. Justin "the Civilian Producer" comes from the business world. Justin, utilizing his experience and marketing education started his own podcast, Marketing and Service with Justin Varuzzo. Justin has always admired the men and women who put his safety above their own. He first met Stephen J while they both were involved in a community group and their friendship grew. After meeting many more first responders and getting to know them, he became very intrigued by the “hidden lives”, the things they did when they weren’t in their uniforms working. Through Justin's intrigue and podcast knowledge and Stephen J’s experience and network, BEHIND THE TIN was born!

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    • Jun 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Saluting our Veterans with Hudson Valley Honor Flight with Amy Prato

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 26:07


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" hear all about the Hudson Valley Honor Flight and what it takes to put it all together with the Director of Veteran's Transportation,  Amy Prato .  

    Live Event: Reintegrating our Veterans with US Army Vet Colin Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 19:48


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer"  hear about the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration with Colin Murphy  and the AMAZING WORK they are doing for our Veterans! 

    Continuing Education on the Job and Using it to Help the Family with Lt. (Ret) Ed Freer, Esq.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 53:18


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss taking advantage of educational opportunities, getting a law degree and continuing the help the blue family after retirement with Detective Lieutenant (Ret.) Ed Freer, Esq.   

    Taking care of one another when the Blue Line calls a 10-13 with Sgt (ret) Brian Tarpey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 17:00


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to Sgt (ret) Brian Tarpey about the camaraderie of the  Blue Line and creating an organization to support one another, the Dutchess Couty 10-13 Foundation of the Hudson Valley. 

    Family, Community and Selfless Service with Sheriff Kirk Imperati

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 59:37


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to Sheriff Kirk Imperati about his love for his family,  community and how selfless service propelled him to be Dutchess County's Chief Law Enforcement Officer. 

    The Good Lieutenant - Season 2, Leadership, Non-profits, Side-Hustles and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 43:34


    Justin "the Civilian Producer" gets Stephen J " the Good Lieutenant" to open up about leadership, non-profits, side -hustles and more!  

    Emerging from a dark place only to shine the light on others with Sgt (ret) Mark Dibona

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 61:56


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" listen to the very personal story of Sgt (ret) Mark Dibona go from the darkest place to leading LEOs to a path of hope and motivation. 

    A defining incident in an unscripted life's path with the Honorable Richard Mattson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 80:17


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" listen to the dramatic story of Trooper (ret) Richard Mattson and the incident that caused his  premature retirement and ultimately his the path to the bench.  RIP Trooper David Brinkerhoff EOW April 25, 2007.

    Raising First Responders Up at the Hero Academy with Super Dave Diem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 63:53


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss raising first responders up with help of The Hero Academy and it's host Super Dave Diem (Leath).

    Talking First Responder Mental Health by Keeping It Real with NYPD Inspector Steven Mauriello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 39:45


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk mental health, taking care of one another and motivating first responders with NYPD Inspector Steven Michael Mauriello.If you or anyone you know on the job is in crisis, don't hesitate to reach out to any of the groups below:Poppa [ nypd active/ retired mos ) 1-888-267- 7267Suicide national hotline 1-800-273-8255Fire/ems 1-888-731-3473You can find Steven's show here: Facebook  page ; steven maurielloFacebook page : keeping it real with steven michael YouTube page : keeping it real with steven michael  

    Yaw, see those marks? Building a lucrative business on "accident" with Detective Kurt Twaddell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 41:02


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss taking a passion and making it in to a career, or two, with Detective Kurt Twaddell. 

    West Point, Army Rangers, FBI Safe Streets and the News with Supervisory Special Agent Jimmy Gagliano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 54:57


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk West Point, the US Army, the FBI and becoming a News Topic Expert  for multiple news agencies and more with Supervisory Special Agent Jimmy Gagliano

    If you're not first, it just ain't happened yet with Sgt Betsy Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 37:24


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss a lot of firsts in law enforcement with  the Sarge, Betsy Smith. 

    Jobs for LEOs and across the pond, same ole issues - with Inspector Paul Maleary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 40:00


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss the world wide issues facing law enforcement and the avenue of life after the job with Inspector Paul Meleary

    How a 9/11/01 story Started with a Hemet with FDNY Firefighter/PIO Gerry Sandford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 58:39


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer"  discuss  the FDNY, the New York City Public Information Office and 9/11 with FDNY Firefighter/PIO  Gerry Sanford

    Recon, K-9s and the PTSD our heroes face with PO Mitch Serlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 47:33


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer"  discuss Army recon, k-9 adventures and helping our heroes who suffer from PTSD with PO Mitch Serlin.

    Behind the camera and the glass with A/Chief Alex Landolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 49:04


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer"  discuss television production, hockey, wineries, charities and more with Acting Chief Alex Landolina.  

    Training and the Winning Mindset with the Legend J.D. Buck Savage aka Lt Dave Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 37:11


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about  training, comedy,  comradery  and the winning mindset with the man known as J.D. Buck Savage, Lt Dave Smith.  

    Making a difference in the community while developing our youth with FF Chip Eurillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 20:36


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about developing our youth in positive ways makes our community better together with Firefighter Chip Eurillo.

    Including family in charity is a key to a strong bond with Sgt Will Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 31:55


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about including family in charity work and being involved in your kids lives with Sgt Will Moore. 

    Setting goals young, setting new goals and never stop working with Chief Bill Beale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 54:56


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about setting goals at a young age, following your passion and continuing to set new goals with Chief Bill Beale.

    Turning A Hobby Into a Business and YouTube Channel with Sgt Chad Draper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 36:14


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about turning a hobby into a business and then starting a successful YouTube channel with Sgt Chad Draper.

    Building community and Fire Trucks with Chief Harold Ramsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 37:54


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk Junior Firefighters, community and building RED firetrucks with Chief Harold Ramsey. 

    A different kind of 1st Responser Therapy with Detective Erik Lindmark (ret)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 24:51


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk 1st responder equine therapy with  Detective (ret) Erik Lindmark. 

    A basketball and an idea of challenging a community to do better with Chief Deputy Troy Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 42:47


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss Community Policing and community buy in that produces results with Chief Deputy Troy Smith. 

    Living out your childhood dream and Nick the Fire Dog with Asst Chief Tim Dexter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 40:57


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk growing up in a firefighter house hold, following a career path and becoming a children's author with Assist Chief Tim Dexter. 

    Detecting Lies, Investigating Homes and Straight Hustling with Det Darrell Honkala

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 33:35


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to polygraphist, house inspector, investigator and straight hustler Detective (ret) Darrell Honkala. 

    NYC in the 70s & 80s, car bombs, horses and MOH with NYPD PO (ret) Carmine Romeo

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 51:30


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about New York City in the 1970s and 80s,  a crazy mafia car bomb incident,  riding horses and the MOH Committee  with NYPD Police Office (ret) Carmine Romeo.  

    Frunks, Boron Steel and how not to get electrocuted tips with Firefighter JJ Johnson

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 27:27


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss firefighter training in new vehicle  technology and how that's keeping responders safer with Firefighter/Driver JJ Johnson. 

    Fugitive Hunting, Magnum PI and more with Det Scot

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 33:01


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss being a former undercover narcotics officer,  fugitive hunting domestic and abroad, and becoming Magnum PI with NYPD Det (ret) Scot R.

    Business, Bigfoot and the Paranormal with DS Mike Anne

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 43:03


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss the blade business, Bigfoot, and the paranormal with Deputy Sheriff Mike Anne. 

    Capturing History with Lt Rob Ridley of National Fire Radio

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 34:41


    Lt Rob Ridley of National Fire Radio podcast fame, sits down with Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" and talks about capturing history of the fire service. 

    Life isn't just the job with FDNY FF (ret) Mike Cintron

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 31:33


    Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" sit down with retired FDNY Firefighter Mike Cintron and discuss firefighting in New York in the 1980s and BEER!

    Paying a 2nd Chance Forward with Charities with Deputy Sheriff Alonzo Montanya

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 42:44


    In this episode we sit down with special guest Alonzo Montanya. Alonzo is a school resource officer who shares how him and his wife leveraged her art skills to create pottery products to raise money for first-responders!

    Introduction - A New Series to Introduce the Heroic Men and Women Who Wear The Tin

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 25:32


    Behind the Tin is a podcast that introduces you to the heroic men and women who wear the tin while protecting our community and hearing about the extraordinary things they're doing when their badge is in the locker.From creating a business to starting a not-for-profit, from coaching sports to being a mentor for children, Behind the Tin examines all the different things our heroes do when they are “off duty”.

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