Riding Big Red
We are Max and Leah, a father and daughter duo, here to illuminate the intense world of firefighting. We are pulling back the curtain and giving you thirty-one years of first hand experience, which includes, fire station life, griping perspectives, and the untold stories of a firefighter. Riding Big Red is not for the faint of heart. We unveil many gruesome, graphic, and heart-wrenching calls that most people never get to hear about. We shine light on the true realities of the courageous and heroic men and women that ride Big Red.
Episodes
99 episodes
Ep. 90 - Car vs a Pedestrian: Did he break all of his bones?
It's our Season 6 Finale! We're playing reverse 911 or NOT, Max is ranting about something, and then we're going on a graphic car accident.
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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47:33
Ep. 89 - Two Nurses and an Angry Captain
In this episode Max takes us on a call to a bad car accident where his captain got very angry with two nurses for the wrong reason. Then, we get to here more fire station pranks!
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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32:14
Ep. 88 - 3 Guests, 6 Calls, 1 Episode
In this episode we are taking you back to some of our favorite guest interviews. What you're going to hear is the call portions only followed by each of their funny stories. We hope you enjoy!
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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46:44
Ep. 87 - Rescue to Recovery with Guest Firefighter Darryl
In this episode we are joined by a retired Chicago firefighter who takes us on a couple of gut-wrenching calls that turn from water rescue to recovery and then he shares a funny story about a call involving a herniated belly button and a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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36:32
Ep. 86 - Man Candy with Guest Firefighter Dan
In this episode our guest firefighter takes us on a call to a rescue nature unknown, my favorite, where a disturbing surprise awaits and then we find out how he got the nick name "Man Candy".
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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39:03
Ep. 85 - That's Not Oil on the Asphalt with Guest Firefighter Bill
In this episode we are joined by a guest firefighter who was also a professional baseball player and you'll get to here how he went from playing in the world series to saving lives as a first responder!
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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26:58
Ep. 84 - A Close Call with Guest Firefighter Bryce
In this episode our guest takes us on a fire call to an apartment where one of his fellow firefighters and best friend comes very close to a deadly situation.
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Season 5
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Episode 84
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47:18
Ep. 83 - 7lb 7 Month Old with Guest Firefighter Chris
In this episode we are joined by our next guest firefighter who takes us on a shocking call involving a 7 month old baby on the brink of death.
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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37:07
Ep. 82 - Virgin Pigeon Milk with Guest Firefighter Rick
In this episode we're joined by our first guest of the season and we get to hear first hand one of the greatest fire station pranks ever!
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Season 5
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Episode 82
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53:07
Ep. 81 - Max argues with a doctor...again.
We’re Back! In this episode we’re talking about what you can expect for Season 5, discussing why pyrotechnics are never a good idea indoors, and then Max is taking us on a new call to kick off the season.
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Season 5
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Episode 81
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36:57
Ep. 80 - 24HRS OF HELL: Max's Worst Shift of His Career
In this episode Max is going to take us on the most emotional and tragic shift of his career.
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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1:16:02
Ep. 79 - Just Short of the Runway
In this episode we’re going to try and prepare you all for our emotional season finale, talking about the fire in Buffalo that claimed the life of a firefighter, and then going on a call to a plane crash.
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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32:53
Ep. 78 - HAZMAT Leak at a Hospital
In this episode we're playing Reverse 911 or Not, talking about the recent HAZMAT emergencies that made national news, and then we're going on a call to a dangerous leak at a hospital.
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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36:42
Ep. 77 - A Zombie in a House
In this episode we’re talking about the vulnerable individuals that firefighters encounter on calls, going on a call to a suppose-ed zombie in a house and then Max is taking us on a call where they enjoyed the stories told by a frequent flyer.
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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24:00
Ep. 76 - Stuck in a Palm Tree
In this episode we’re reflecting on the last four seasons, talking about technical rescue, and then we’re going on a call to someone stuck in a palm tree.
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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43:29
Ep. 75 - A Biker and a Cop Named Mary
In this episode we’re going to find out what Max witnessed on his way to the doctors, discussing what happens when the animosity between firefighters and police officers boils over, and then we’re going on a call to a biker and a cop named Mary...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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34:31
Ep. 74 - A Naked Wrestling Match
In this episode we’re playing 911 or Not, discussing the complexities of mass shootings and car accidents, and then we’re going on a call where a naked wrestling match took place.
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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38:17
Ep. 73 - Forget it, he's dead.
In this episode we’re playing reverse 911 or not, discussing some hot topics that have recently been in the news, and then we’re going on a call where bystanders have already called the scene.
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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41:58
Ep. 72 - Headstone Hospital
In this episode we are celebrating the New Year with a NEW episode for our amazing listeners, talking about a very topical issue in firefighting, and then we are going on a call to a hospital, yep you heard that right, a hospital.
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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38:49
Ep. 71 - "Not your typical car fire." with Guest Firefighter Dwight
In this episode we are joined by a guest firefighter who takes us on a call to a car fire that is anything but typical and we'll get to here about his time on the department as a firefighter and engineer.
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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45:20
Ep. 70 - Where did the gerbil go?
In this episode we are playing gift or garbage, talking about how Max and his crew celebrated Christmas at the fire station, and then we’re going to find out where the gerbil went. Adult content warning!
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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30:40
Ep. 69 - Two Calls: Same Place, Same Person
In this episode we are playing Holiday Emergency or Holiday Exaggeration, going on a call twice to the same person, and then Max is taking us on call where someone makes a ridiculous request.
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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37:01
Ep. 68 - Three's company, but four's a crowd.
In this episode we are joined by two special guests, asking Max some hard hitting questions, and then we’re going on a call to a gruesome motorcycle accident.
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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40:05