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Hosted by Australian firefighters Josh Alpen · education · EN-AU
Hosted by Australian firefighters Josh Alpen and Jason Anderson, Behind the Badge is a podcast about life in service — beyond the uniform, beyond the job, and beyond what most people see.While the conversations are grounded in frontline experience, the themes are universal — pressure, identity, adversity, and growth.Whether you’re in the job or not, the goal is the same:To provide honest perspectives and real-world insights that help people perform better, think clearer, and navigate challenges more effectively — both on and off the job.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by Australian firefighters Josh Alpen and Jason Anderson, Behind the Badge is a podcast about life in service, beyond the uniform, beyond the job, and beyond what most people see. While the conversations are grounded in frontline experience, the themes are universal, pressure, identity, adversity, and growth.
Recent episodes include "039: Becoming Donny - Todd Maguire" (6 September 2026, 100 minutes), "037: Two Years Behind the Badge - Jase and Josh" (7 August 2026, 89 minutes), and "036: Laughter Isn't a Luxury - Mark Mcconville" (11 July 2026, 120 minutes).
Behind the Badge publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 113 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Behind the Badge is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Behind the Badge requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Behind the Badge's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Behind the Badge are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Behind the Badge has an education audience.
Behind the Badge is an education podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #10
Todd Maguire never planned on becoming a police officer. A conversation over a few schooners changed that — and began a career that would eventually take him deep into Queensland's undercover policing world. But Todd's...
Two years. Thirty-six episodes. Countless conversations. In this special anniversary episode, Josh and Jase take a step back to reflect on the journey so far—why they started Behind the Badge, the lessons that have...
Laughter is often dismissed as entertainment. Mark McConville argues it's much more than that. Mark is Australia's only comedian and suicidologist, combining nearly three decades in stand-up comedy with postgraduate...
From lying awake at Kapooka convinced he'd made a huge mistake, to serving in Afghanistan, policing Australian communities and pursuing a lifelong passion for acting, Tommy Archer's story is a reminder that growth often...
In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Cameron — paramedic and counsellor — to talk about the realities of the job, the impact it can have over time, and what comes next. From years on the road to navigating PTSD...
Episode #2
In this episode, we sit down with Scott May — former Army and Police — to unpack a journey shaped by service, trauma, and what happens when the job is taken away. After years of chasing adrenaline and building a career...
In this episode, we sit down with a paramedic who opens up about the realities behind the uniform — from a challenging childhood to the cumulative weight of trauma, and what happens when identity becomes tied to the...
Firefighter and former cavalry soldier Luke Smith joins Behind the Badge to share a raw, insightful and often emotional journey across two careers defined by service—first in the Australian Defence Force, then on the...
Episode #23
Former Air Force PTI, veteran, and endurance runner Will Burnett (@theveteranrunner) joins Behind the Badge to share his incredible story of resilience—from military life and loss of identity, through rock bottom, to...
Harry Moffitt spent more than 30 years with the SAS before becoming a psychologist and leadership consultant. In this episode of Behind the Badge , he joins us to explore the ideas behind his book The Fourth Pillar —...
Episode #21
In this episode of Behind the Badge , Dr. Daniel Higuera — professor of kinesiology and director of one of California’s largest firefighter wellness programs — shares insights from decades of frontline health data. We...
Kate Duncan’s career took her from firefighting in the US to paramedicine in Australia — high-intensity roles that left lasting scars. With Anxiety, hypervigilance, and self-diagnosed PTSD creeping in, Kate discovered...
Episode #19
In this episode of Behind the Badge , firefighter Paul Mildner reflects on his career spanning from East Sussex, UK, to Queensland, Australia. Paul opens up about surviving a heart attack, facing prostate cancer, and...
From Army Reservist to Air Marshal, AFP officer to fitter armourer, Josh Bailey’s service life has spanned decades, continents, and critical incidents. Along the way he’s faced trauma, loss, and organisational...
Dan Cooper is no stranger to challenge. From years in the Australian Special Forces to pushing physical and psychological limits in the name of research, Dan has built a life around discomfort—and learning from it. In...
Matty Newlands thought he was managing. Until one day, he wasn’t. In this episode of Behind the Badge , Matty shares how the weight of the job slowly crept in—changing how he saw himself, how he connected with others...
In Part 2 of our raw, unfiltered conversation, Tom Bown opens up about what came after the uniform. He talks candidly about the slow onset of depression, what it looked like to spiral silently, and how shame, ego, and...
Tom Brown isn’t your typical soldier—and this isn’t your typical story. In Part 1 of this raw and unfiltered two-part episode, Tom opens up about growing up in a volatile home, chasing meaning through military service...
From UN deployments to sleep science labs, Dr. Ian Dunican knows what it takes to stay sharp in high-pressure, high-risk roles. In this episode, we dig into the real cost of shift work, the science of sleep, and how...
From childhood adversity to combat deployments, sniper duties, and elite-level coaching—Shaun Kober’s story is one of grit, growth, and relentless commitment to purpose. In this episode of Behind the Badge , Shaun opens...
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Clinical Psychologist and author of "Failure To Launch", Bushmills Distillery
Senior Director - CTV/OTT and Online Video, APAC, Smiths Business Supplies
Author, Psychologist, Human-performance expert, Australian Special Forces
Director of the School of Music & Theater Professions, Conrad Hilton Chair in Music Industry, Loyola University’s School of Music and Theatre Professions
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