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Playing With Fire

Playing With Fire

Written by: Playing With Fire Podcast Just Curious Media
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Playing With Fire is a gripping podcast hosted by Bryan Spitulski—a former firefighter turned fire investigator—who brings a frontline perspective to the world of fire. From the chaos of first response to the quiet resilience of recovery, Bryan takes listeners deep into the personal and professional realities of firefighting and fire investigation.


Through candid conversations with firefighters, paramedics, investigators, scientists, and—most importantly—survivors of some of the most devastating fires in recent history, the podcast explores how fire transforms lives, departments, neighborhoods, and entire communities.


Listeners will hear firsthand from those who lost everything, those who fought to save what they could, and those rebuilding from the ashes. Each episode unpacks the emotional toll, systemic challenges, and acts of heroism that emerge in the wake of disaster.


With compassion, insight, and unflinching honesty, Playing With Fire shines a light on stories that need to be told—stories of loss, hope, innovation, accountability, and the enduring human spirit.

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Episodes
  • Public Service Announcement: Smoke Extinguishers

    Public Service Announcement: Smoke Extinguishers
    May 15 2026

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    Bryan Spitulski delivers a quick reminder that fire extinguishers can save lives, but only if they’re accessible and ready to use. Make sure you have fire extinguishers placed in a few strategic locations throughout your home, that everyone knows where they are, and that they work properly.

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    2 mins
  • Public Service Announcement: Smoke Alarms

    Public Service Announcement: Smoke Alarms
    May 10 2026

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    Bryan Spitulski shares a quick, but vital reminder about the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home, and keeping them properly maintained.

    Studio: Playing With Fire Studios, Zoetic Studios

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    2 mins
  • Dr. Dean L. Winslow (Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics & Retired US Air Force Colonel)

    Dr. Dean L. Winslow (Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics & Retired US Air Force Colonel)
    Apr 1 2026

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    Playing With Fire
    Episode 16: Dr. Dean L. Winslow (Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics & Retired US Air Force Colonel)

    Bryan Spitulski has Dr. Dean L. Winslow on the show, to discuss his military career and firsthand experiences with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Dr. Winslow is currently a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Stanford University and is a Retired Colonel of the United States Air Force.

    If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, remember these vital crisis resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Veterans Crisis Line, Crisis Text Line, and SAMHSA National Helpline.

    Recorded: 03-25-26
    Studio: Just Curious Media

    Host:
    Bryan Spitulski

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    29 mins
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