Tales from the Tailboard brings real, unfiltered stories from firefighters, EMTs, medics, nurses, and first responders. Hosted by Isaac, this podcast blends raw experiences, mindset talks, tough lessons, humor, and behind-the-scenes medicine. Each episode features guests sharing how the job shapes them, challenges them, and changes them. If it’s part of the culture, we talk about it, honest, blunt, and for the ones who live it.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchTales from the Tailboard brings real, unfiltered stories from firefighters, EMTs, medics, nurses, and first responders. Hosted by Isaac, this podcast blends raw experiences, mindset talks, tough lessons, humor, and behind-the-scenes medicine. Each episode features guests sharing how the job shapes them, challenges them, and changes them.
Recent episodes include "Faith from the Tailboard - Ep. #001 Pilot" (8 September 2026, 79 minutes), "Ep. #26 Lt. Burl Nicholson - Tales from the Tailboard Podcast" (28 July 2026, 111 minutes), and "Ep. #25 Melissa Carr (therapywithmelissa) - Tales from the Tailboard Podcast" (12 June 2026, 49 minutes).
Tales from the Tailboard Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for Tales from the Tailboard Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tales from the Tailboard Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tales from the Tailboard Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Tales from the Tailboard Podcast are Courts, Police & Public Safety and Health & Wellness Services. Tales from the Tailboard Podcast has a health audience.
Tales from the Tailboard Podcast is a health show with 29 episodes published.
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Episode #1
Faith from the Tailboard: Finding Strength in Community Exploring purpose and faith in high-stress professions. In the heart of the fire service and beyond, where the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming, a...
Episode #26
Lt. Burl Nicholson | Faith, Fire Service & the Tulsa Firehouse 5K In this episode of Tales from the Tailboard Podcast , I sit down with Lt. Burl Nicholson , a Tulsa firefighter, to discuss more than just fighting fires...
Episode #25
Most first responders and veterans hide their trauma behind dark humor and emotional shutdowns, unknowingly making things worse. Join trauma therapist Melissa Carr as she reveals how these survival tactics can deepen...
Episode #24
<p>Most fire, police, and medical personnel feel unheard — but what if your words could save lives long after the call? Firefighter and chaplain Chris Cottle reveals how authentic compassion, small acts of kindness, and...
Episode #1
<p>Most aviation and emergency response mishaps happen not in the air or on the scene — but on the ground. In this eye-opening episode, Isaac Poteet and Sheridan Rhine dissect shocking real-life incidents that expose...
Episode #23
<p>Most first responders reach a breaking point long before they realize it—and Cody Mecham’s raw, unfiltered story of trauma, resilience, and redemption will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by the...
Episode #22
<p>Most first responders hide their dark humor because they know it’s a survival mechanism, not a sign of not caring. But what if embracing that humor could pave the way for mental resilience and open honest...
Episode #21
<p>Most firefighters are risking everything every time they step into a burning building, but what does true risk management look like when your department is all volunteer, underfunded, and chaotic? Sheridan Ryan, a...
Episode #20
<p>Most emergency responses are rushed, chaotic, and often lack the precise tools needed when seconds count. Dr. Peter Antevy, a board-certified pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director, reveals the...
Episode #19
<p>Sometimes, the most powerful mental health stories come from those who've faced unimaginable loss—and use that pain to drive change. Isaac Poteet shares his raw, unfiltered journey through grief—losing his son...
Episode #19
<p>What happens when everything is finally quiet… and your brain doesn’t shut off?</p><p>In this solo episode of Tales from the Tailboard Podcast, Isaac talks through a moment that felt small at first, but revealed...
Episode #18
<p>28 years in EMS changes how you see the job.</p><p>In this episode of Tales from the Tailboard Podcast, Isaac sits down with Brian Collins — veteran paramedic, instructor, assistant training coordinator, and human...
Episode #17
<p>Chrissy Gibas is a retired law enforcement officer, former dispatcher, and first responder peer support advocate. In this episode, Chrissy shares her experience surviving an inmate assault, navigating threats during...
Episode #16
<p>Charlie Vellman is an ER nurse with 18 years of experience and the voice behind My Nurse Friend. In this episode, we talk emergency medicine, MICU lessons, burnout, teaching, and how a TikTok Live turned into a real...
Episode #15
<p>Captain Ben Hammond joins Isaac on Tales from the Tailboard Podcast to discuss fire service culture, leadership, and mental health from both the career and volunteer perspectives. From rookie expectations and earning...
Episode #14
<p>In episode 14 of the TFTT Podcast, host Isaac Poteet and guest Dennis Carradin Jr., a trauma therapist and founder of the Trauma Survivors Foundation, discuss the unique challenges faced by first responders and...
Episode #13
<p>Former paramedic turned EMS defense attorney David Givot joins Tales from the Tailboard to break down the legal realities EMS providers face every day.</p><p>From abandonment and refusal of care to Good Samaritan...
Episode #12
<p>In Episode 12 of Tales from the Tailboard Podcast, Isaac Poteet talks with firefighter-paramedic Josh Forbis of the Through the Smoke Podcast. They break down fire vs EMS separation, staffing shortages, seniority...
Episode #11
<p>Is EMS headed for collapse? </p><p>Nurse Andrea Law, an RN in Las Vegas who currently works in home health, joins Isaac Poteet to break down what’s pushing 911 toward the edge: pay vs demand, mandatory overtime...
Episode #10
<p>Gary is an ER nurse, former EMT, and the host of Beyond the Call Light. His career spans prehospital care, emergency nursing, broadcasting, and volunteer service — all driven by one thing: helping people where they...
Recent guests on Tales from the Tailboard Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
board-certified pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director, Pediatric Emergency Standards
former Walt Disney Imagineer, founder of the Brainstorm Institute, author of Creative Cross-Pollination, Smiles for Miles
trauma therapist and founder, Trauma Survivors Foundation
The Paramedic Professor, Mt. Juliet church of Christ
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