Tindel's Razor

Send the show a text here!Jeff from the Man Amongst Men podcast joins me to talk about what roles men play in modern society. We talk about traditional gender roles, what fellowship means for us, how men size each other up, if unequal representation of men and women in certain industries is due to glass ceilings or men and women just being into different things, and which qualities he's taught his own children to strive for. Check out Man Amongst Men: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bPuAcw...Join this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!Dan returns to talk with me about the state of free speech, the state of America's children, and what he wants people to consider as another presidential election looms ever nearer. Join this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!Brian is a paramedic who has worked 911 EMS, flight, and critical care transport, including patients who are at end of life and donating organs, and even the organs themselves. After hearing the experience that Anthony and Jessica DeCilio went through with their daughter's end of life care he graciously offered to shed light on how the process of organ donation and procurement usually works. We talk about how someone becomes an organ donor, how the DMV process is far from providing the "informed" part of informed consent, how brain death is determined clinically, how organ procurement occurs across the United States and most of the western world, the importance of talking with your loved ones about your wishes for end of life care early on, and where to find the information to help you make the best decisions for you when the inevitable occurs. One of those resources is the United Network for Organ Sharing https://unos.org/Join this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!To celebrate my 100th episode I go back to where it all started with my first podcast cohost and good friend, Michael Marasco. Mike's known me since I was a brand new baby EMT and it was great catching up with him. We talk about how responding to accidents has impacted his mindset as a new father, how the world seems to be spiraling into an abyss of absurdity, and what that spicy pepper emoji means next to a link on someone's social media bio. This was a fun and lighthearted conversation, and I look forward to the next 100 episodes too! Thanks so much to everyone who listens, watches, and most of all to my guests who share their stories and their time with us. Much love, you nerdy misfits you. Join this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!Uriah and I haven't had a chance to sit down and talk since we attended EMT school together in 2010. In this episode we discuss how our jobs, our families, and our questioning of the religion we were raised in have impacted the way we view the world and how we treat the people in it now, which books have impacted our lives the most, and what self-ownership truly means to us. Join this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!After a choking incident caused cardiac arrest Jessica and Anthony's daughter, Caitlyn, was in the ICU on life support. Making a tragic situation all the more difficult were representatives from an organ donation company pressuring these heart broken parents to allow the hospital to induce cardiac death so that their daughter's organs could be harvested, because Caitlyn had elected to be an organ donor when obtaining her driver's license as a teenager. Jessica and Anthony share their troubling story in an effort to bring transparency to a situation that nobody who checks that box as a teenager could ever imagine happening, and how they're working with state legislators to make sure that when future donors give consent that they're actually informed about what they're consenting to, and what the process actually entails for those we love after we pass. Find out more and support their cause here: https://www.caitsstory.com/Join their Facebook Group to get involved: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1524038708169168/?notif_id=1718761636330916¬if_t=group_r2j_approved&ref=notifJoin this and other conversations here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!This was a fun one! https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Send the show a text here!Since I've been such a vocal advocate for the Libertarian Party and their candidates in the past I wanted to share why they no longer align with my views and why I won't be supporting their candidate this election. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

I'm back after an 8 month hiatus where I couldn't speak publicly for fear of not being able to pursue a particular career. That career door has closed anyway and it's for the best because now I get to do what I love to do again: communicating ideas, gaining information, and sharing stories. I'm invested in turning this passion into my profession and in this episode I explain the journey that got me here, to where the real adventure begins. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Spencer is a combat vet and a good friend. We talk about what stoicism means to us, how the people around us influence our behavior, and the importance of discipline when motivation runs dry. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

If you were thinking "the podcasts I listen to don't have enough normal people talking about controversial topics" then I have good news for you! My friend Maria and I talk about feminism, what it means to her and what the different waves of the movement have worked to accomplish over the last century. We discuss women's rights, trans rights, abortion, pay gaps, and oh yeah that one very important thing women do; motherhood. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

My good friend and colleague Ron has been doing amazing work with veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD and today he tells us about what his organization is doing for not only the Central Florida community but nationwide. Check them out here and I'll see you at upcoming events! https://sea2sea4ptsd.org/https://22zero.org/https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

As more women are getting involved in extreme sports more categories are needed for them to compete at different skill levels. Amanda is the 2023 downhill mountain biking category 1 national champion and she tells me about the need for another category in the Eastern States Cup where women like her can race competitively without dominating the amateur league and without becoming discouraged by big losses in the pro league. This was a fun episode and I look forward to seeing Amanda defend her title! If you wanna follow along find her on instagram @im_amanduhh https://www.easternstatescup.com/https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Hello friends! Since I have been fortunate enough to have made new acquaintances, friends, and followers recently I wanted to go back to the beginning and tell my story and why I started this podcast.  Plus I listened to the early episodes recently and oof, they are  rough. Hey we all start somewhere, right? (I say while typing this in my bedroom "recording studio") Thanks so much to old friends and new for journeying with me. Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

It would be a crime to talk about Florida's history and not spend time learning about some of the OG Floridians, the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Since this episode only scratched the surface here's some links to show you the rest of the iceberg. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_Floridahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_periodhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleistocene_megafaunahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramics_of_indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americashttps://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/ceramiclab/galleries/orange/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVBCCjr-zrwhttps://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-early-history/florida.htmlhttps://themihs.info/calusa-period/https://seminolenationmuseum.org/history-seminole-nation-the-seminole-wars/https://www.warhistoryonline.com/history/osceola-seminole-war.htmlhttps://myfloridahistory.org/date-in-history/december-28-1835/dade-massacrehttps://www.theledger.com/story/news/2012/10/16/osceolas-capture-made-him-a-hero/26513685007/Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

What's happening over there and should the US be involved at all? Dan and I discuss history, idealism, religion, and how I'm adamantly against the US getting their nose any deeper into conflicts that have nothing to do with North America except for causing more blow back that makes American citizens less safe.  Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

This week continues our journey into exploring groups that have been hijacked by unhealthy ideologies. My friend Jaci went looking for healthy vegetable recipes in vegan groups and quickly noticed many of the foods that were recommending were full of processed chemicals, sugars, and meat substitutes. When she offered healthier substitutes she received push back from the group and was told "Veganism isn't about health."  Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

Should cartoon mermaids have realistic body dimensions? What is realistic? While having a thin waist may be a fantasy for some, others fantasize about gaining healthy weight. Sarah tells us about her struggles with body image and her experiences with body positivity groups and how they've been ideologically captured by the notion that you can be healthy at any size, even morbidly obese. We discuss the nuances of what healthy is, what it certainly isn't, and why standardizing what "realistic" proportions looks like leaves a lot of people out of the picture. Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

I wanted to hear about my buddy Mike's most recent trip to Tanzania and today he tells us all about everything from his close encounters with lions, watching wildebeest frantically cross a crocodile infested river, to getting to spend time with people who live there and learning about their day to day lives. Travel has been such an important part of my personal growth and I'm always excited to hear about how others share similar experiences of human connection, even on the opposite side of the planet. Some pictures get shared during this conversation so if you'd like a glimpse at what we're looking at check out my YouTube or Rumble channels (Rumble video will be up within the week, I'm slowly but surely catching up to getting my backlog of episodes uploaded and current there as well) links to both of which are found in my link tree below. Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor Music by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

15% of mothers suffer from postpartum depression, but it's likely that far more experience it without recognizing it or seeking help. Fortunately my friend Maria was told what to look for, and in this conversation she tells us her story of overcoming a condition that sometimes ends in tragedy. Resources that we mention in this episode are below:https://www.postpartum.net/https://www.momsinmindfl.com/https://instagram.com/the.mom.therapist?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://instagram.com/postpartumstress?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

My friend Jared returns from the world of entertainment media to walk us through what's happening with the WGA writer's strike and why the Screen Actors Guild is also concerned with AI taking jobs, poor streaming service residuals, and the corporate stranglehold that may take over the arts altogether. To help struggling film and TV makers now: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/The SAG-AFTRA proposals taken to the table and the AMTPT counters that lead to the strike: https://www.facebook.com/Miki410/posts/pfbid02trqFfXuZy2aQHJSrXmbn6tZXL1AYkGfUDVVt5qKW4s2wpPCrNPjkbQtboXdAN8HJlGet involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

Paramedics tend to have pretty good BS detectors, and Florida medics even more so. You've all seen the headlines we respond to every day. My buddy Dan and I take that no-nonsense approach to discussing politics, corporate lies and war mongers who claim to love democracy. Get involved with the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

With the rise of podcasting and independent platforms for journalism you'd think society would be having enlightened discussions about, well, everything. And while in many cases that is happening, on a large scale in legacy media we see "misinformation" and "conspiracy theory" labels used to justify censoring important discussions that effect daily life and public health. Find me on Twitter, Discord, YouTube, Rumble and anywhere you find podcasts to join in on the conversation here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Felicity Azura is the host of Pro Cuddle Hustle Podcast, a professional cuddler, pole dancer and sex worker. Our conversation ranges from acrobatics gyms, our favorite Hugh Jackman musical, the way casual pole dancers are viewed by professionals and that one time I got sucker-punched by a seizure patient in my ambulance. Our conversation got cut off at the very end, but you can check out Felicity's podcast and support her work here: https://allmylinks.com/felicityazuraMoving forward I'll be releasing new podcast episodes as I record them instead of on a weekly schedule. Thanks so much to those who subscribe!  If you're unlike my exes and haven't had enough of me yet, check out other episodes and videos here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

 Last year I spoke with Alex, a woman who was in the process of pressing charges against individuals who sexually assaulted her, what the process was like and how it's impacted her mental health. We originally spoke on episode 53 of this podcast, and she returns to tell us about how she's remained resilient during this difficult process, what the outcomes for her cases were and how the right therapy, treatment and community support has been so vital in her continued fight for peace and bringing justice to those who deserve it. RAINN maintains a large library of resources for victims of sexual violence and those close to them. https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones  Every Monday is a new conversation and every Friday is a new adventure through the Sunshine State's history. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this episode if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

Journey with me through some of my favorite parts of Key West's history, from the city's early days fighting pirates to it's recent, albeit brief, secession from the United States, I'll even show you the wrong way to pronounce "archipelago". Every Monday is a new conversation and every Friday is a new adventure through the Sunshine State's history. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this episode if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Elliot is a doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Athletic Trainer, and Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician who works with Esports athletes to optimize physical and mental performance when every millisecond counts. Check out his work here: www.EHPI.orgEvery Monday is a new conversation and every Friday is a new adventure through the Sunshine State's history. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this episode if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

For the first episode of my weekly Florida Friday series my brother and fellow Floridian James comes on to talk with me about North America's first permanent European settlement, St. Augustine. From pirates to wedding parties this city has some of the wildest history in the state, but what else would you expect from La Florida? Every Monday is a new conversation and every Friday is a new adventure through the Sunshine State's history. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this episode if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

 Stephanie Penaranda is a paramedic and consultant who works in the field of IV therapy, health education and event medicine. We talk about how many options paramedics have outside of traditional EMS, how important education is to a society's overall health and share a few stories from our careers in emergency medicine. https://www.paradocsworldwide.comhttps://paradocsiv.com/You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this episode if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/ 

Today I talk with my friend Ben about his transition from working as an EMT to becoming a police officer. We talk about his training, qualified immunity, crisis intervention, and the humanity that's so essential to never lose sight of as a first responder. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this episode if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

This week I talk with my buddy and former podcast guest Spencer. We talk about his experience of being pushed onto anti-depressants and sedatives by the military while still active duty between deployments to Afghanistan and how the VA fails to take care of America's veterans, a situation I've unfortunately seen firsthand as well as a civilian paramedic. We discuss other ways the government and media have gaslit citizens throughout the last few decades and especially last few years and I tell him why I'm hopeful for the future despite how bleak things look now. You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/

Last week we talked about controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy, and we talked about whether art or other content can be enjoyed without endorsing everything the artist or creator has said or done. We focused more on the broader conversation and didn't get into the weeds of what Rowling said that started this newest example of weaponized sensitivity. Today I dive into her story and what I believe her intentions are based on her own words and interviews, and consider the perspective of this woman's journey who has overcome struggles that only a woman can. You can find The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, the podcast I reference in this episode here: https://www.thefp.com/s/the-witch-trials-of-jk-rowlingMusic by Scott Toddy: https://www.scotttoddy.com/You can find other ways to get involved with this conversation and many others by following me on social media, subscribing to my podcast/video channels and sharing this if you agree that the best way to fight bad ideas is by talking about good ones. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Can art be enjoyed without endorsing everything the artist has said or done, or by supporting a creation are we also supporting the creator? My friend Jared and I take one of today's most hostile controversies head on and discuss why it's a shame that so many people may be missing out on a fantastic game due to their problems with things J.K. Rowling has said. Get involved with the conversation on all major podcast platforms, YouTube, discord and even twitch here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorMusic by Scott Toddy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ncGPVB9hGXBSNq9IWgb74?si=3EVtKvXTTLeCAXnPS_9FKw

My guest this episode is my dear friend and colleague Evelyn Arnold, a firefighter/paramedic and licensed mental health counselor that I had the pleasure of working with several years ago. We talk about her work with peer support programs, the unique challenges of maintaining good mental health as a first responder and my own journey this year with UCF Restores, a PTSD treatment program geared for veterans and first responders. Resources mentioned in this episode can be found below if you are or know somebody who is struggling. www.ucfrestores.orgwww.stepstoneconnect.comwww.redlinerescue.org2nd Alarm Project Application available for free on Apple and Google app store988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention LifelineSafe Call Now - Crisis Hotline for first responders  - 206-459-3020Fire/EMS Helpline (National Volunteer Fire Council) 1-888-731-FIRE (3473)Crisis Text Line - text "connect" to 741741For more episodes, my YouTube, substack and social media check out: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Is tipping in the service industry a good thing? Is the DC film franchise trying to anger their fans? Is Topher Grace the least intimidating man on earth? New year, new host as Carlos hijacks my show and I talk nerdrat stuff with my friend. SPOILER ALERT for pretty much the entire DC and Marvel cinematic universes. Yes, even She-Hulk.  Music featured in this episode by Scott Toddy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ncGPVB9hGXBSNq9IWgb74?si=glnTTLmcSteAaWTBQ_wO5ATo follow me and all my projects click links here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor 

I have a lot of talented friends, and one of them is my buddy Scott, AKA Scott Toddy, who has been creating music under that name and as BEACHDRUNK that is worth listening to. If you liked my intro and outtro music you'll definitely like his since, well, it is his. This was a fun and more lighthearted conversation than the last few have been. Thank for listening!  Music featured in this episode by Scott Toddy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ncGPVB9hGXBSNq9IWgb74?si=glnTTLmcSteAaWTBQ_wO5ATo follow me and all my projects click links here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor  

Avi and I started our EMS careers at the same time a decade ago. We've seen and experienced lots of change in our agencies and the profession as a whole during that time. Our conversation identifies many of the problems facing EMS providers and firefighters today, addresses why so many are leaving the profession altogether and how those still serving can help themselves so they can better help others who need them. I apologize for the occasional fluctuation in volume of this episode, I did my best to equalize everything but there's only so much my limited knowledge and open source software can do. I'll get better, thanks for bearing with me! To support Avi's charitable efforts and learn more about the Great Cycle Challenge click here: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/OvadyahFreedberg To join the conversation on social media, Twitch and YouTube click here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazorThanks for listening!

 I brought two women on to discuss their differing viewpoints on abortion and to see if we could find common ground as this important topic is headed to state ballot boxes soon due to the overturning of Roe v Wade. As more rights are returned to the states local elections are more important than ever. Constructive conversations about emotionally charged topics are becoming more and more rare, so this is our attempt to bridge divides in this ongoing culture war.  Music featured in this episode by Scott Toddy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ncGPVB9hGXBSNq9IWgb74?si=glnTTLmcSteAaWTBQ_wO5ATo follow me and all my projects click links here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor 

Joe Hannoush is running for United States House of Representatives District 6 in Florida as a Libertarian. We discuss his platform, Libertarian approaches to problems faced by the United States and how we both went from being politically homeless to finding others who represent Liberty. For more about Joe and his campaign check here: https://joehannoush.com/If you want to learn more about the most ideologically consistent political party that will appear on ballots in every state: https://www.lp.org/Music featured in this episode by Scott Toddy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ncGPVB9hGXBSNq9IWgb74?si=glnTTLmcSteAaWTBQ_wO5ATo follow me and all my projects click links here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

In this episode I attempt to understand crypto and NFTs. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Benjamin talks to me about his passion project: beekeeping! He explains everything from how hives are created, what happens when a queen dies, differences between European and African honeybees and why bees are so vital for not only the ecosystems they inhabit but for the world's food supply as well. Find local Florida plants here: https://www.greenislegardens.com/#/My social media, other content and all my links here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

My friend and Twitch affiliated buddy Danny comes on to talk with me about streaming, how video games impacted our lives and relationships and the amazing communities built around the shared enjoyment of virtual experiences. As I start my streaming journey I'm excited to meet and network with gamers around the world and from everything we talk about in this episode, we're in for a great time! Dan's Twitch -> https://www.twitch.tv/shotzfiredbroMy Twitch ->https://www.twitch.tv/medicpoolAll my content links -> https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Growing up in Florida in a family of hunters and hunting/fishing myself has presented me with an opportunity to appreciate the amazing habitats and wild environments that the sunshine state has to offer. My good friend and avid hunter Nick and I talk about the beauty of our home state, the essential role of hunting in conservation and how our place in this incredible ecosystem can benefit or harm every link in the food chain. I hope conversations like this can help bridge the divide between hunters and non-hunters and illuminate the respect and passion that we have for the animals we share this great land (and water) with. For more information about the Florida Wildlife Commission, hunting and conservation efforts in Florida check out https://myfwc.com/For more conversations that cut through the noise stay right here and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer! Links to audio and videos of my episodes are included here, and for more content I create outside of the podcast (gaming videos, music and news) follow my YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

This morning Russia began an invasion of Ukraine. Events are unfolding rapidly and new information is constantly flowing in. Spencer discusses his experience working with multinational teams while a Marine serving in Kabul, Afghanistan and we talk about what role we think the United States should play in this major world event. The perspective his experience brings to the conversation is one I value and is worth considering while watching this all unfold. For more episodes about this and other current perspectives regarding current events, mental health, or even pop culture check out more Tindel's Razor on most major platforms here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Armando Rivas was a paramedic and nurse in Venezuela before political turmoil and violence between the government and it's citizens drove him to seek asylum in the United States. We talk about the brutal communistic policies that propelled his home to civil unrest and shooting in the streets, evading pirates in the Amazon with a newborn's family and the fulfillment he's found in continuing his passion of helping others as a firefighter/paramedic in Central Florida. Armando and his brother also own/operate JRZ Marketing, with Armando dedicating personal attention to first responder accounts. https://www.jrzmarketing.com/ https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor 

My friend in Singapore talks with me about the worsening healthcare situation, the restrictive measures meant to curb infection rates and the negligent way their government treats the very healthcare workers they urge citizens to praise. Our conversation is a fascinating look into what many would consider an Orwellian nightmare come to life. https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Samuel Adams once said "It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." My good friend Chris comes on to talk with me about current events and the way politicians, mainstream media and other corporate interests manipulate information in efforts to control the narrative and use shady tactics to keep the American people scared and angry at each other instead of turning our ire towards those who truly deserve it: corrupt government officials and their crony corporate sponsors. For more conversation that cuts through the noise check out Tindel's Razor on different platforms here:  https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Emergency Medical Services, like all facets of healthcare during this pandemic, has been hit hard. Low staffing and high call volumes have plagued EMS since before anyone knew what COVID was, I myself left the first responder world behind at the end of 2019 due to burn out and mental health concerns, but now it's worse than ever. This conversation with Michael Marasco, a national representative for an international organization that negotiates for EMTs and paramedics to have better working conditions, pay and the support they need to provide us with emergency care, sheds light on how your local EMS providers may be struggling and what you can do to get involved with helping them help you. Find more conversations that cut through the noise on podcast apps and YouTube by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

I wanted to know what somebody who had boots on the ground in Afghanistan thought about the mess that is the United State's withdrawal from the country. My buddy Spencer spent years overseas as a Marine and knows the city of Kabul better than most, so I was thankful when he agreed to come back and talk with me again about this important event. Find more conversation that cuts through the noise on YouTube or most podcast apps here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

This episode I get to have a conversation with Alex, a woman who is in the process of pressing charges against individuals who sexually assaulted her. She tells us about her experience talking with the police, about how her mental health has been affected as well as how she's been managing the stress during this time. RAINN maintains a large library of resources for victims of sexual violence and those close to them. https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-onesFind more important conversations like this one here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor

Author, mental health advocate and survivor John Medl joins me on the podcast to discuss with struggles with conditions classified as mental illness, his triumphs over it and how he keeps pushing onward to advocate for those who struggle with us. Join his support group here! https://www.facebook.com/MHAwarenessandSupport/Find his books on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=John+Medl&ref=nb_sb_noss_2Liking, subscribing and sharing is the best way to help spread conversation that cuts through the noise.For all the ways to hear these conversations check out Tindel's Razor here: https://linktr.ee/tindelsrazor