The Crossover Show - 158 In this episode, MC and HM answer a listener question about advice regarding how to prepare for a rookie’s first phase of training. The guys wax philosophic about how many ears one has versus how many mouths. You should be able to figure out the rest of their advice. In other news… Friends, what you are going to listen to is the last episode of The Crossover Show. Man, if you can find that first cringe-worthy episode, good on ya! We’ve come a long way. We hope you’ve enjoyed our shenanigans, be they vulgar and inappropriate or heart-felt and sincere. Not to worry, thou ..read more

The Crossover Show -158 In this episode, MC and HM welcome back Dr. John Jaquish from X3Bar.com.  MC finished out his 12-week program using the Doc’s amazing product, the X3. The guys and the doc talk about new directions X3 is headed as well as the most undervalued part of physical training: Nutrition. (Would you believe the doc only eats one freaking meal a day?!) Oh…and the doc has agreed to give away an X3 bar!!! That’s right! You can win your very own X3 and start making huge leaps in your physical fitness. Click the link above to enter! In addition, MC and HM make a huge announcement abo ..read more

The Crossover Show - 157 In this episode, we finally learn what HM has been bursting at the seams to share: He quit his job. He got a shiny new one. Way back in episode 24, the boys first discussed when is the right time to balance way of life and salary. Finally, in this episode, we learn what happens when you put everything on the table and make what could be the best, or worst, decision you ever make. HM is flying off to a new airport (see what we did there?!) and hanging up his black helmet for a white one. It’s a promotion of sorts and we hear some of the things that sent him in this ne ..read more

The Crossover Show - 156 In this episode, MC and HM weigh in on dramatic bodycam footage (you just read that in the voice of the local news team didn’t you? What with their Live! Local! Late breaking coverage!) from Georgia of an EMT assaulting a patient after being spit on. https://www.statter911.com/2018/05/18/caught-on-camera-georgia-emt-arrested-after-beating-teen-in-restraints-who-spit-on-her/ As the officer in one of the videos says “its part of the job…if you don’t like it…quit.” What do you think? Is it OK for an EMT to defend themselves against a spitter? How far is too far? Did sh ..read more

The Crossover Show - 155 In this episode, HM and MC discuss (amongst other things…’tis The Crossover Show, after all) a listener question about trauma kits, liability, and where the guys land on the topic. Special thanks to Jessie Polk for the inspiration…and to the creative minds behind Bill and Ted. That last part will make sense after you listen to the show. BOLO – Sponsored by Audible.com* Preston & Child City of Endless Night Noir by Christopher Moore MC’s Reading List Resource Get MC’s book, Badges & Budgets, for FREE! Support the Show over at Patreon.com/TCS Rate the Show! X3Bar ..read more

The Crossover Show - 154 In this episode, MC and HM sat down for a quick Facebook Live to find out what you wanted to talk about. Listener Ashley Woz asked the guys to discuss Carroll County, Maryland, and the flagrant use of deadly force against an endangered species: RoUS’s. That’s right, friends, Rodents of Unusual Size. Okay, it was a groundhog…but still. The best part? There’s video. From there, the boys discuss listener Jessie Polk’s question about fatigue in the three disciplines and wonder if fatigue may have led to a woodchuck being shot in the road. The guys welcome new BOLO sponso ..read more

The Crossover Show - 153 In the episode the boys take a breather and get ready for the one thing every medic, cop and fireman can cook: BBQ From previous episodes you know MC is a traditionalist charcoal griller while HM has awoken to 19th century technology and propane. However, at a local beer and art festival MC was astonished to learn HM has a secret: https://thesmokestackproductcompany.com The guys talk about summertime grilling and cook up some salmon using wood chips from the Smoke Stack guys at the festival. So throw another shrimp on the barbie (G’Day Nick) and have a listen! BOLO ..read more

The Crossover Show - 152 In this episode, MC and HM talk about the Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 which made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after catastrophic engine failure and loss of cabin pressure. Celina, TX Firefighter Andrew Neeham is credited with assisting in the rescue of passenger Jennifer Riordan, who did not survive her injuries. As HM is an ARFF Rescue Captain this case is interesting not only because of the audio from cool as ice pilot Tammie Jo Shults (who landed a 737-800 on one engine with no cabin pressure) but comments “Part of the plane is missing and ther ..read more

The Crossover Show - 151 In the episode, MC and HM discuss the tragic on duty death of Miller County Deputy Casey Shoemate. From the Kansas City Star: The Kansas City Star reports that 26-year-old Casey Shoemate was driving his squad car Friday night with the emergency lights and sirens on and was attempting to pass a firetruck in a no-passing area when he hit another vehicle head-on. The guys dive in to the “what if” machine to discuss how to prevent similar incidents from occurring. Excessive speed a factor? Age or inexperience? Tunnel vision? What about red lights and siren letting us p ..read more