Playing With Fire

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 unflinching honesty, Playing With Fire shines a light on stories that need to be told—stories of loss, hope, innovation, accountability, and the enduring human spirit.

Producer

Shareen Anderson

Shareen Anderson
Executive Producer & Co-Host, Playing with Fire

Shareen Anderson is an award-winning executive producer, director, and storyteller with a global perspective and a passion for truth-telling. As Executive Producer and Co-Host of Playing with Fire, Shareen leads the creative vision of the podcast—shaping each episode with a sharp journalistic eye and a deep commitment to the human stories behind fire and first response. Her work spans documentaries, investigative journalism, and socially-driven media, often focusing on justice, trauma, and resilience. With a talent for drawing out intimate, powerful interviews, Shareen brings clarity and emotional depth to every conversation. Her leadership ensures that Playing with Fire doesn’t just inform—it connects, challenges, and inspires.

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