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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 unflinc
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Signup to Generate a PitchPlaying 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.
Playing With Fire is hosted by Bryan Spitulski. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Paul Hashagen FDNY Firefighter and Rescue 1 Manhattan" (2 July 2026, 102 minutes), "Paul Hashagen FDNY Firefighter and Rescue 1 Manhattan" (2 July 2026, 102 minutes), and "Public Service Announcement: Fire Extinguishers" (15 May 2026, 2 minutes).
Playing With Fire publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Playing With Fire is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Playing With Fire requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Playing With Fire's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Playing With Fire are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Playing With Fire has a society audience.
Bryan Spitulski hosts Playing With Fire, a society podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #17
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Episode 17: Paul Hashagen, A Lifetime of Service</p><p>Retired FDNY firefighter Paul Hashagen has spent a lifetime answering the call. Over a 40-year fire service career, Paul served 25 years...
Episode #17
Send us Fan Mail Episode 17: Paul Hashagen, A Lifetime of Service Retired FDNY firefighter Paul Hashagen has spent a lifetime answering the call. Over a 40-year fire service career, Paul served 25 years with the FDNY...
Playing With Fire
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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...
Playing With Fire
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Bryan Spitulski shares a quick, but vital reminder about the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home, and keeping them properly maintained.</p><p>Studio: Playing With Fire...
Episode #16
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 16: Dr. Dean L. Winslow (Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics & Retired US Air Force Colonel)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Dr. Dean L. Winslow on the show, to...
Episode #15
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 15: Dr. Sarah-Rae Andreski (Psychologist - Trauma Specialist)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Dr. Sarah-Rae Andreski on the show, to discuss PTSD (Post-Traumatic...
Episode #14
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 14: Darline Spitulski (Foster Care - Survivor)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has his wife, Darline Spitulski, back on the show to share her compelling story of her...
Episode #13
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 13: Scott & Laci Peterson (Burnt Van Investigation) - Vol. 02<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski welcomes Shareen Anderson to the show for a discussion about the Scott &...
Episode #12
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 12: Scott & Laci Peterson (Burnt Van Investigation) - Vol. 01<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski welcomes Shareen Anderson to the show for a discussion about the Scott &...
Episode #11
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 11: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski shares background on the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, which took place on April 18, 1906, at 05:12 am...
Episode #10
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 10: Anne Belden & Paul Gullixson (Inflamed: Abandonment, Heroism, and Outrage in Wine Country’s Deadliest Firestorm) - Vol. 03<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Anne...
Episode #9
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 09: Anne Belden & Paul Gullixson (Inflamed: Abandonment, Heroism, and Outrage in Wine Country’s Deadliest Firestorm) - Vol. 02<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Anne...
Episode #8
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 08: Anne Belden & Paul Gullixson (Inflamed - Abandonment, Heroism, and Outrage in Wine Country’s Deadliest Firestorm) - Vol. 01<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Anne...
Episode #7
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 07: Michael Avila (Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Michael Avila on the show, who is an engineer and firefighter with...
Episode #6
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 06: Austin Spitulski (Fire Academy)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Austin Spitulski on the show, who is following in his father's footsteps and beginning his journey...
Episode #5
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 05: Charles “Chuck” Butler (former Captain - Modesto Fire Department) - Vol. 02<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Charles “Chuck” Butler back on the show, who was a...
Episode #4
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 04: B. Harlan Boll (Eaton Fire - Survivor)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has celebrity publicist, B. Harlan Boll, on the show to share his harrowing account of the...
Episode #3
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 03: Eaton Fire - January 7th, 2025<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski shares background on the Eaton Fire which took place on January 7th, 2025 in Eaton Canyon in the San...
Episode #2
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 02: Darline Spitulski (former Community Service Officer - Modesto Police Department)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Darline Spitulski on the show, who was a former...
Episode #1
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Playing With Fire<br/>Episode 01: Charles “Chuck” Butler (former Captain - Modesto Fire Department)<br/><br/>Bryan Spitulski has Charles “Chuck” Butler on the show, who was a former Captain of...
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Founder/Executive Director, Mystic Film Festival
psychotherapist, Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection
FDNY
Stanford University
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