Oct 26, 20261h 30m
Today we're joined by FDNY Lieutenant Paul Franco, whose nearly three decades of public service have spanned the NYPD, the FDNY and the United States Navy. A combat veteran with multiple deployments, Paul has spent much...
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Leadership Under Fire
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About this Podcast:
The Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast provides a platform to prepare performance leaders to navigate the moral, mental, emotional, intellectual and physical rigors in high-risk and ultra-competitive settings by developing strength of mind, body, character and critical thought.
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Leadership Under Fire about?
The Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast provides a platform to prepare performance leaders to navigate the moral, mental, emotional, intellectual and physical rigors in high-risk and ultra-competitive settings by developing strength of mind, body, character and critical thought.
What has Leadership Under Fire covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Swimming the Extra Miles with LT Paul Franco, FDNY / USN (Ret)" (26 October 2026, 90 minutes), "Unpacking Robert Coram’s “Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak” Part Two with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD" (12 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Reading the Terrain: Lessons from the Mountains and the Fireground with FF Matthew Murphy FDNY" (28 September 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does Leadership Under Fire publish?
Leadership Under Fire publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 192 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Leadership Under Fire?
Booking probability for Leadership Under Fire is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leadership Under Fire requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leadership Under Fire's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Leadership Under Fire?
The strongest fits for Leadership Under Fire are Business & Professional Training and Business & Management Consulting. Leadership Under Fire has an education audience.
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Leadership Under Fire is an education podcast with 192 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #191
Unpacking Robert Coram’s “Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak” Part Two with Jim Roussell USMC/Chicago PD
Oct 12, 202647 minThe LUF team believes that a careful examination of history’s most accomplished mission-oriented leaders reveals that their success was strongly correlated to scholarship and professional reading. LUF book clubs have...
Episode #190
Reading the Terrain: Lessons from the Mountains and the Fireground with FF Matthew Murphy FDNY
Sep 28, 202659 minMatt Murphy is a 24-year veteran of the FDNY. He began his career with Ladder 34 in 2002 before joining Rescue 1 in 2009 and Rescue 3 in 2017. Outside the firehouse, Matt is an accomplished climber, chef, backcountry...
- Sep 11, 20261h 56m
Today, we remember the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11th, 2001. In this episode, we’ll revisit powerful reflections from some of our remembrance episodes over the years, honoring those who served, those...
- Jun 30, 202654 min
Today, we are speaking with retired LT Shane McKeon as he is about to embark on his journey to complete the Western States 100. Shane is a seasoned endurance athlete and dedicated student of leadership and performance...
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- Jun 16, 202656 min
Our guest on this episode of the Leadership Under Fire: Humanizing the Narrative podcast is Capt Tim Young of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department in Florida. Captain Young is a 22-year veteran of the department...
- Jun 2, 202634 minS0
<p>Joseph John Vigiano is a former U.S. Marine and presently serves as a Detective with the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit where he is assigned to Squad 7 in Brooklyn. Joe is a 2015 graduate of SUNY Maritime College...
- May 19, 202657 minS0
<p>Captain Andrew Serra spent 25 years with the FDNY, beginning his career as a Firefighter in Ladder 131, with rotations in Engine 231 and Engine 155, before moving to Squad 1. He later served as a Lieutenant in Engine...
- May 4, 20261h 3mS0
<p>Jerry Smith Jr. is a 24-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department. He is assigned to Truck Co. 5 and presently detailed to Rescue Co. 1. He was previously assigned to Truck Company 15. Jerry is a twenty year...
Episode #183
Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” Part 2 with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)
Apr 20, 202658 minS0<p>Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operational excellence. A close study of history’s most effective...
Episode #182
Exploring Viktor Frankl’s “Man's Search for Meaning” with LtCol Charlie Black USMC (Ret)
Apr 6, 202650 minS0<p>Since our formal inception more than a decade ago, the Leadership Under Fire (LUF) team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of operational excellence. A close study of history’s most effective...
- Mar 19, 202651 minS0
<p>Our guest today is FDNY Lieutenant Mike O’Connell, a 10-year member of the Department. Before being promoted, he served as a firefighter with Engine 202 and Ladder 102 in Brooklyn. Mike is a graduate of St. John’s...
- Mar 5, 202647 minS0
<p>This episode is hosted by Jim McNamara. For those tuning in for the first time, Jim is a senior Firefighter at the FDNY and serves as a Human Performance Advisor for Leadership Under Fire. He’s also the principal...
Episode #179
Revisiting A Historic Human Performance Episode of the Equitable Building Fire with Lt Matt Connor FDNY
Feb 19, 202657 minS0<p>In this episode, we revisit a conversation between Patti Murphy and FDNY Lt Matt Connor covering the Equitable Building fire on January 9th, 1912. This event tested the courage and skill of the FDNY in some of the...
- Feb 6, 20261h 2mS0
<p>Since its formal inception more than a decade ago, the LUF Team has championed professional reading as a cornerstone of leader development. LUF believes that a close study of history’s most accomplished...
- Jan 22, 20261h 28mS0
<p >Lt Chris Horgan is a member of the FDNY, currently assigned to Ladder 20 in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. He is a 20-year veteran of the department and previously served with Engine 84 and Ladder 34 in...
- Jan 8, 20261h 30mS0
<p>Mike Rudasill serves as a Battalion Chief with the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD), assigned to the 3rd Battalion in West Baltimore. He joined the ranks of the BCFD in 1998 and has served in a variety of...
- Dec 19, 20251h 37mS0
<p>In this episode we are joined by LUF Founder Jason Brezler and LUF’s Senior Man James McNamara. We reflect on the impact and reach of the Leadership Under Fire TEAM’s efforts in 2025. The LUF team has maintained its...
- Dec 4, 202558 minS0
<p>Dr. Dillon Caswell is a Board Certified Sports Specialist Doctor of Physical Therapy, Human Performance Coach, and Top-Selling Author, who utilizes hope and modern neuroscience to replace the ‘nopes’ we face and...
- Nov 20, 202556 minS0
<p>Captain Will Jasper served in the Baltimore City Fire Department for 28 years, spending his career in some of the city’s busiest and most storied companies. He entered the Fire Academy on February 22, 1994, and upon...
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Matt Murphy
former homicide and sexual assault prosecutor, ABC News legal analyst, author, podcast host, International Association of Firefighters Local 1071
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Jim McNamara
retired FDNY Firefighter, 8 Penny Labs
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Jerry Smith
Private Markets Product Strategy Lead, Conway Co. Bicentennial Committee
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Mike O'Connell
associate lead pastor, Larson Group Real Estate
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