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Beyond the Stretch

Beyond the Stretch

Written by: Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie
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 Beyond the Stretch is a fire service podcast delivering real-life advice for listeners. Prepare to be entertained by co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as they discuss all aspects of the job while sharing unscripted lessons from their career's experiences.© 2025 Beyond the Stretch Careers Economics Personal Success Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • BTS - Episode 49 - "Unwilling"

    BTS - Episode 49 - "Unwilling"
    Jan 23 2026

    TBA
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    38 mins
  • BTS - Episode 48 - "Thermostat"

    BTS - Episode 48 - "Thermostat"
    Aug 1 2025

    In this episode, we toe the line of one of the edgiest firehouse roles—acting company officer. Uncle Mike throws down the challenge: Are you the thermostat or the thermometer? One sets the tone, the other just reacts. No fluff, no hand-holding. Just real talk, straight from the bunkroom.
    🎙️ Hit play, and decide for yourself.
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    37 mins
  • BTS - Episode 47 - "AI"

    BTS - Episode 47 - "AI"
    Jul 25 2025

    Yes, we went there. Uncle Mike was sober before the first sip of bourbon and got serious with AI. Don't worry we make sense of the technology and bring it back to firefighting - sort of.

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    40 mins
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