Behind the Tin
From creating a business to starting a not-for-profit, from coaching sports to being a mentor for children, Behind the Tin examines all the different things our heroes do when they are “off duty”.
About Your Hosts:
Stephen J, "the Good Lieutenant" is a man that has been in emergency services since 16 years old when he started to “play fireman” at his local fire department. He served in several leadership roles and that was the first place he was called “The Good Lieutenant”.
Stephen J. became a Deputy Sheriff in one of New York State’s largest counties in 2000 and currently holds the rank of, you guessed it, Lieutenant.
Stephen J is a leader in and out of law enforcement, serving on various community boards and organizations, many of which you will hear about on Behind the Tin.
Justin "the Civilian Producer" comes from the business world.
Justin, utilizing his experience and marketing education started his own podcast, Marketing and Service with Justin Varuzzo.
Justin has always admired the men and women who put his safety above their own. He first met Stephen J while they both were involved in a community group and their friendship grew. After meeting many more first responders and getting to know them, he became very intrigued by the “hidden lives”, the things they did when they weren’t in their uniforms working.
Through Justin's intrigue and podcast knowledge and Stephen J’s experience and network, BEHIND THE TIN was born!
Episodes
42 episodes
US Marine Sgt Adam Roche talks about survival and Veteran Services
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to US Marine Corp Vet and Director of Veteran's Services Sgt Adam Roche and his path of service to helping and supporting his fellow veterans. ...
Nevada Highway Patrol Deputy Chief (ret) Thom Jackson and the unusual path to leadership and being a leader!
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to Nevada Highway Patrol Deputy Chief (ret) Thom Jackson and his path to leadership and what MAKES A LEADER!
Mental Health Warrior Status with Sgt (ret) Mike Sugrue
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss critical incidents and becoming a real life mental warrior with retired Sergeant Michael Sugrue.
Firearms Training talk for the Warriors who protect us and keeping it real with Det Erik Eltz
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about the importance of training with reality in mind and how it saves lives with Det Erik Eltz.
Listening to the past and paving the future with retired Sgt and former Police Commissioner Paul Italiano
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" get the insight into lessons learned and how it paved the path for retired Sergeant and former Police Commissioner Paul Italiano.
You CAN get there from here! Volunteer to Career and then some with Firefighter Lee Dewitt
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" have a candid conversation with Firefighter/Paramedic Lee Dewitt and his path and experiences in both the volunteer and career fire service.
ALL THE WAY UP with New York State Police Acting Superintendent (ret.) Dominick Chiumento
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss what it takes to start from the bottom and rise to the top, and all the climbing along the way with New York State Police Acting Superintendent (ret) Dominick Chiumento ...
Saluting our Veterans with Hudson Valley Honor Flight with Amy Prato
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" hear all about the Hudson Valley Honor Flight and what it takes to put it all together with the Director of Veteran's Transportation, Amy Prato .
Live Event: Reintegrating our Veterans with US Army Vet Colin Murphy
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" hear about the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration with Colin Murphy and the AMAZING WORK they are doing for our Veterans!
Continuing Education on the Job and Using it to Help the Family with Lt. (Ret) Ed Freer, Esq.
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss taking advantage of educational opportunities, getting a law degree and continuing the help the blue family after retirement with Detective Lieutenant (Ret.) Ed Freer, E...
Taking care of one another when the Blue Line calls a 10-13 with Sgt (ret) Brian Tarpey
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to Sgt (ret) Brian Tarpey about the camaraderie of the Blue Line and creating an organization to support one another, the Dutchess Couty 10-13 Foundation of the Hudso...
Family, Community and Selfless Service with Sheriff Kirk Imperati
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk to Sheriff Kirk Imperati about his love for his family, community and how selfless service propelled him to be Dutchess County's Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
The Good Lieutenant - Season 2, Leadership, Non-profits, Side-Hustles and More!
Justin "the Civilian Producer" gets Stephen J " the Good Lieutenant" to open up about leadership, non-profits, side -hustles and more!
Emerging from a dark place only to shine the light on others with Sgt (ret) Mark Dibona
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" listen to the very personal story of Sgt (ret) Mark Dibona go from the darkest place to leading LEOs to a path of hope and motivation.
A defining incident in an unscripted life's path with the Honorable Richard Mattson
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" listen to the dramatic story of Trooper (ret) Richard Mattson and the incident that caused his premature retirement and ultimately his the path to the bench. RIP Tro...
Raising First Responders Up at the Hero Academy with Super Dave Diem
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss raising first responders up with help of The Hero Academy and it's host Super Dave Diem (Leath).
Talking First Responder Mental Health by Keeping It Real with NYPD Inspector Steven Mauriello
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk mental health, taking care of one another and motivating first responders with NYPD Inspector Steven Michael Mauriello.If you or anyone you know on the job is in cr...
Yaw, see those marks? Building a lucrative business on "accident" with Detective Kurt Twaddell
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss taking a passion and making it in to a career, or two, with Detective Kurt Twaddell.
West Point, Army Rangers, FBI Safe Streets and the News with Supervisory Special Agent Jimmy Gagliano
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk West Point, the US Army, the FBI and becoming a News Topic Expert for multiple news agencies and more with Supervisory Special Agent Jimmy Gagliano
If you're not first, it just ain't happened yet with Sgt Betsy Smith
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss a lot of firsts in law enforcement with the Sarge, Betsy Smith.
Jobs for LEOs and across the pond, same ole issues - with Inspector Paul Maleary
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss the world wide issues facing law enforcement and the avenue of life after the job with Inspector Paul Meleary
How a 9/11/01 story Started with a Hemet with FDNY Firefighter/PIO Gerry Sandford
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss the FDNY, the New York City Public Information Office and 9/11 with FDNY Firefighter/PIO Gerry Sanford
Recon, K-9s and the PTSD our heroes face with PO Mitch Serlin
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss Army recon, k-9 adventures and helping our heroes who suffer from PTSD with PO Mitch Serlin.
Behind the camera and the glass with A/Chief Alex Landolina
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" discuss television production, hockey, wineries, charities and more with Acting Chief Alex Landolina.
Training and the Winning Mindset with the Legend J.D. Buck Savage aka Lt Dave Smith
Stephen J "The Good Lieutenant" and Justin "The Civilian Producer" talk about training, comedy, comradery and the winning mindset with the man known as J.D. Buck Savage, Lt Dave Smith.