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Rescue Swimmer Mindset Podcast

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Navy Rescue Swimmer Mass Casualty Training

April 27, 2023 11:15 - 56 minutes - 45.8 MB

In today's episode Brett Medford (Navy Rescue Swimmer) and Cody discuss how the Navy is training to rescue downed aircraft with 30+ people in the water. Want to train like a rescue swimmer? https://www.rescueswimmermindset.com/products

Navy Rescue Swimmer Evolution

April 04, 2023 21:26 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Brett Medford is a Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. In today's episode Brett and Cody discuss Navy Rescue Swimmer operations and where they are trying to make improvements to the job. Need a coach? Cody is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and trains individuals prepping for military selection programs. Head here to get more info. Head to our main page for more info on training and to see our on demand video courses ranging.

How to Spot a Drowning Victim

March 23, 2023 10:39 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Slater Trout served under one of the nations most elite lifeguard services: the LA County Lifeguards. On this episode, we discuss his career as a professional paddle-boarder and big wave surfer, his near-death incident and how to assess a drowning victim as a lifeguard. Watch the Full Episode on ⁠⁠YouTube HERE⁠⁠ Vince's Film Premiere Check out our Guest's, Slater Trout's Website Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 84 Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athleti...

Underwater Drills with Swift Water Pros

December 19, 2022 14:01 - 1 hour - 178 MB

Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers Vince and Cody chat with Swift Water rescue professionals, Tim Beatty and Craig Lewis, about river rescues and attending famous surfer Laird Hamilton's elite underwater training course.   Check out our Guest's Company Watershed Fitness Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 83 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL Courses LIFEGUARD Course Perfect Form Master Class...

How Rescue Swimmers Deal with Medical Emergencies

November 24, 2022 06:32 - 1 hour - 215 MB

A thorough breakdown of the step-by-step process of approaching and dealing with a real medical emergency by Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Cody Wright, and Wilderness First Responder, Vince.   In this episode you'll learn the full EMT patient assessment, from the scene size-up to the primary assessment and all the way to the patient treatment.   Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 82 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any ...

Drowning Victims & Lifeguards (with Ed Vodrazka)

August 29, 2022 21:35 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Ed Vodrazka served as an ocean lifeguard in California for over 47 years. By teaching thousands of students lifeguarding skills and procedures, he became one of the most sought after educators and public speakers for the job. In 2021, Ed was recognized for his service with a resolution from California Senator Tony Atkins. His RSM Lifeguard course aims to help students improve their ocean knowledge as well as physically prepare them to become outstanding life savers.  Rescue Swimmer Mindset...

Q&A | Lifeguard Training

July 29, 2022 00:29 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MB

RSM Cody and Vince answer rescue swimmer specific questions and talk about the new lifeguard training course.  Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 80 LIFEGUARD Course Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? PRIVATE Coaching ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @Rescue...

Big Wave Hawaiian Lifeguard (w/Joey Cadiz)

July 14, 2022 10:19 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Joey Cadiz is a seasoned lifeguard at Waimea beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. On this episode, Joey, Vince and Cody discuss lifeguard rescues, funny incidents and big wave hazards.  Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 79 on Youtube HERE. Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Joey Cadiz Instagram Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? PRIVATE Coaching ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a ...

Big Wave Hawaiian Lifeguard (with Joey Cadiz)

July 14, 2022 10:19 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Joey Cadiz is a seasoned lifeguard at Waimea beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. On this episode, Joey, Vince and Cody discuss lifeguard rescues, funny incidents and big wave hazards.  Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 79 on Youtube HERE. Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince. Joey Cadiz Instagram Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? PRIVATE Coaching ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a ...

Top Mental Health Habits (with Calen Martens)

June 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Calen Martens is a Men's Mental health specialist. On this episode, Vince and Calen discuss unhealthy coping mechanisms, social media addiction, breath-work, meditation, healthy habits and how elite athletes can better their physical and mental well-being.   Watch Full Rescue Swimmer Mindset Episode 78 on Youtube HERE. Watch the VETERAN FILM by Vince.  Calen Martens: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL Courses P...

Helicopter Incident | Training Schedule Science | Athletic Self-Care

June 17, 2022 00:32 - 39 minutes - 91.9 MB

Cody and Vince discuss the future of the Rescue Swimmer Mindset, how to best break down ones yearly training schedule to maximize athletic development, mental and physical self-care techniques and a helicopter incident during Advanced Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school.  Watch Full Episode on Youtube HERE.  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 77 Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? ALL Courses Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training P...

Shark Stories & Lifeguards (with Ed Vodrazka)

November 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Ed Vodrazka is retired Southern California lifeguard who has spent the past 45 years dedicated to keeping swimmers safe. In today's episode Cody and Ed discuss the vigorous training Southern California Lifeguard candidates are challenged with and cover some of the notable experiences Ed had as an ocean lifeguard.  Earlier this year Ed released a book titled Stories from Sea Level. In the book he details epic stories of other lifeguards conducting rescues over the years. If you are intereste...

Renown Navy Seal (with Stew Smith)

November 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Stew Smith is a prior Navy Seal who's now trained thousands of BUDS candidates to achieve success in Elite Military positions. Even Rescue Swimmer Mindset hosts, Cody and Vince, used Stew's programs to achieve success in Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school. On this episode, we discuss the mindset, physical conditioning and the challenges undertaken by Navy Seals and Rescue Swimmers.   Watch Full Episode on Youtube HERE. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟕𝟓   𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 HERE ...

The VERY 1st Rescue Swimmer (with Steve Ober)

August 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Lieutenant Commander Steve Ober was the very first Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the Coast Guard. On this episode, he discusses the challenges of surviving the physical and mental abuse of Navy Rescue Swimmer school and shares tales of the old Coast Guard.  Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? Perfect Form Master Class Win the Day Training Program Hold your Breath like a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Lower...

Underwater Science (with Dr. Allan Phillips)

August 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Dr. Allan Phillips is an Army physical therapist who specializes in underwater performance. In this episode, we discuss the techniques he teaches his students to maximize on underwater efficiency and breath holding.  Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic T...

What's Wrong with The Guardian?

August 16, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Cody and Vince return to the Rescue Swimmer Mindset Podcast with an update on the Coast Guard's EMT school, Rescue Swimmer life saving techniques and the flaws within Kevin Costner's movie "The Guardian". Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue Swimmer School, BUDS, Air Force PJ or any Elite Athletic Training? Pe...

PJ Mindset and Mission (with Matt Schollard)

April 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Matt Schollard is an Air Force Pararescue Jumper Veteran and an accomplished waterman. On this episode, Matt discusses the challenges of PJ selection; the mindset required to succeed; reveals stories of quitters within the pipeline; and shares some of his most near-death Pararescue missions. Matt Schollard is now training to surf Jaws on Maui, HI, one of the biggest waves in the world. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Matt Schollard Instagram: @specialomperator Subscribe to: RSM and Wi...

Coast Guard Flight Mechanic in Hurricane Harvey (with Ashlee Leppert)

April 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Flashback to episode 46 with Ashlee Leppert, a Coast Guard Helicopter Flight Mechanic Veteran, who's jobs it was to actually hold others' lives at the end of a line (cable). She was recognized as a national hero by President Donald Trump for over 40 rescues during Hurricane Harvey alone. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Rescue Swimmer Mindset  Training Programs Donations Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tikto...

Forest Fire Hotshots & Smoke Jumpers (with Caitlin Chinn)

March 25, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 149 MB

Caitlin Chinn is a seasoned Hotshot who's combated forest fires for over 8 years. On this episode, Caitlin shares stories of close calls; the science behind forest fires; how to survive them; and the horrors of being in a fire shelter. Caitlin and Vince also discuss the tragedy depicted in the movie Only the Brave where 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew perished in an Arizona fire. Caitlin is now undergoing training to become a Smoke Jumper, a group recognized as the most elite...

Navy Seal | Inside the Pentagon on 9/11 (with Capt. Bob Schoultz)

March 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

We FINALLY got a Navy Seal on the Podcast! Retired Captain Bob Schoultz was a Navy Seals Operations Officer working with SEAL Team 6 during Desert Eagle and who even operated during the Cold War. On this episode, Bob shares how to develop strong leaders; Jocko Willink; and what it was like inside the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescu...

Swift Water Fire Fighter | Body Recovery Divers (with Eric Archer)

March 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Eric Archer is a Senior Firefighter Medic operating on a Marine Incident Response Team that provides Swift Water Rescue services in Virginia. On this episode, Eric shares his near-death mass casualty swift water rescue; fire fighting techniques; and the horrors of recovering dead bodies from the water. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue Swimmer ...

Swift Water Fire Fighter | Body Recovery Divers

March 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Eric Archer is a Senior Firefighter Medic operating on a Marine Incident Response Team that provides Swift Water Rescue services in Virginia. On this episode, Eric shares his near-death mass casualty swift water rescue; fire fighting techniques; and the horrors of recovering dead bodies from the water. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Training for Rescue Swimmer ...

Civilian Flight Paramedic | Joe Rogan's New House Fly-by (with John Hamilton)

March 06, 2021 04:14 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

John Hamilton is a Senior STAR Flight Paramedic out of Austin, Texas. On this episode, John and Vince discuss swift water rescues; fire fighting out of helicopters; and severe medical first responder stories. John also gives us a sneak peek into what Joe Rogan's mansion looks like from the air. Watch a Clip from this Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wilderta...

Civilian Flight Paramedic | Joe Rogan's New House Fly-By (with John Hamilton)

March 06, 2021 04:14 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

John Hamilton is a Senior STAR Flight Paramedic out of Austin, Texas. On this episode, John and Vince discuss swift water rescues; fire fighting out of helicopters; and severe medical first responder stories. John also gives us a sneak peek into what Joe Rogan's mansion looks like from the air. Watch a Clip from this Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wilderta...

$ Military Pay | How Much Money Navy Seals & Rescue Swimmers Make $

February 25, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Ever wonder how much cash Jocko Willink made as a Navy Seal Officer? Or Rescue Swimmers like Kevin Costner in The Guardian?    In this episode, Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers, Cody and Vince break down Military Pay charts, benefits and TOTAL after-tax income for the Military Elite in 2021. Watch Full Episode on YouTube HERE. Subscribe to: RSM and Wildertainment on YouTube. Instagram:⁣⁣ @RescueSwimmerMindset @Wildertainment ⁣⁣ Tiktok: ⁣⁣ @rescueswimmermindset ⁣⁣ @wildertainment⁣⁣...

'Shocking' Mountaineering in Canada (LAST Wildertainment)

February 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Seasoned Mountaineers Nick Baggaley and Mike Gallimore embarked on an expedition which involved: taking a helicopter deep into the Canadian Coastal Mountains of British Columbia (the Waddington Range); navigating mazes of crevasses; surviving a near death experience with a serac fall; and having too close of an encounter with lightning. Their wilderness adventure made it into the 2020 Canadian Alpine Journal. WILDERTAINMENT Podcast Episode #10. ⁣⁣ Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐒...

Mass Casualties and Hurricane Harvey with a USCG Rescue Swimmer

February 18, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

This week Cody sat down with Cory Ciekot, a former USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Cory has been a part of some truly gnarly cases that required full use of the rescue swimmer tool bag! In this episode we dive into these stories and pick out some of the lessons he learned. These stories include Hurricane Harvey Operations, a mass casualty boat crash of Louisiana, a boat captain who cut his fingers off in a fishing accident and a cruise ship hoist off the coast of Florida.  Cory volunteers w...

Mass Casualties and Hurricane Harvey (with USCG Rescue Swimmer Cory Ciekot)

February 18, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

This week Cody sat down with Cory Ciekot, a former USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Cory has been a part of some truly gnarly cases that required full use of the rescue swimmer tool bag! In this episode we dive into these stories and pick out some of the lessons he learned. These stories include Hurricane Harvey Operations, a mass casualty boat crash of Louisiana, a boat captain who cut his fingers off in a fishing accident and a cruise ship hoist off the coast of Florida.  Cory volunteers w...

From Dirtbag To TikTok Star (Wildertainment)

February 17, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 122 MB

Beau Martino is a rock climbing Dirtbag turned online sensation for his funny and outrageous outdoor videos. His TikTok and Instagram sketches have become so popular in the rock climbing community that Climbing.com even published an article about him. Living out of his old Subaru Forester, Beau shares the struggles of being a dirtbag; what dating life is like during COVID; the humor of becoming a climbing celebrity; and the behind-the-scenes of his most viral video creations. WILDERTAINMENT...

Canadian SAR Techs (with Sgt. Gregory Hudson)

February 11, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

Sgt. Gregory Hudson is a Search & Rescue Technician based out of Ontario, Canada. SAR Techs, comparable to U.S. Air Force PJ's, are Elite Military Members of the Canadian Royal Air Force who's job it is to deploy out of planes and helicopters to aid individuals in distress in remote Canadian locations. In this episode, Gregory and Vince dive into the SAR Tech Pipeline which includes: multiple Wilderness Survival phases; a Scuba Diving phase, a Paramedic phase; a Mountaineering phase; and an...

HOW TO Leave No Trace VS Outdoor Scumbags (Wildertainment)

February 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Outdoor Educator, Matthew Kelly, teaches us the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace so that we may minimize our environmental footprint in the wilderness. As a NOLS Wilderness First Responder, and a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiker, Chewy has seen all kinds of environmentally uneducated scumbags. In this episode, he shares his pro tips on how to: Plan Ahead and Prepare; Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces; Dispose of Waste Properly; Leave What You Find; Minimize ...

HOW TO Leave No Trace VS Outdoor Scumbags

February 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Outdoor Educator, Matthew Kelly, teaches us the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace so that we may minimize our environmental footprint in the wilderness. As a NOLS Wilderness First Responder, and a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiker, Chewy has seen all kinds of environmentally uneducated scumbags. In this episode, he shares his pro tips on how to: Plan Ahead and Prepare; Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces; Dispose of Waste Properly; Leave What You Find; Minimize ...

What You Didn't Know About Rescue Swimmers | Fan Q&A

February 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

For this episode, fans wrote in to ask Cody and Vince some deep Rescue Swimmer questions. Tune in as they discuss why rescue swimmers are always in demand; the best stations in the Coast Guard; how to hoist spinal injured survivors; the effects of COVID on bootcamp; and how to join the RSM team. Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, m...

120 mile Canoe Race NON-STOP

January 27, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Ryan Foguth won the Rookie of the Year Award while competing in the 120 mile AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. This highly underrated race is the longest non-stop river canoe race in North America where contestants are pushed so hard they never even stop to pee, thus urinating on themselves while paddling.  The "NASCAR of Michigan" as they call it. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the paddles strokes which no one seems to know; teaches you HOW to efficiently maneuver a canoe; and te...

120 mile Canoe Race NON-STOP (Wildertainment)

January 27, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Ryan Foguth won the Rookie of the Year Award while competing in the 120 mile AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. This highly underrated race is the longest non-stop river canoe race in North America where contestants are pushed so hard they never even stop to pee, thus urinating on themselves while paddling.  The "NASCAR of Michigan" as they call it. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the paddles strokes which no one seems to know; teaches you HOW to efficiently maneuver a canoe; and te...

Air Force PJ's Meet Helicopter Rescue Swimmers (Ones Ready Podcast)

January 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

SPECIAL EPISODE: Cody and Vince are guests on the renown ONES READY Podcast run by a team of Air Force PJ's. Listen as they break down The Guardian and the movie's alternate ending; the differences between Rescue Swimmer and Pararescue Jumper Missions; and the secrets behind the day-to-day life of Elite Military careers. Rescue Swimmer Mindset | Episode 62 Watch on RSM's YouTube HERE and on the ONES READY YouTube Channel HERE. NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you...

Air Force PJ's Meet Helicopter Rescue Swimmers

January 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

SPECIAL EPISODE: Cody and Vince are guests on the renown ONES READY Podcast run by a team of Air Force PJ's. Listen as they break down The Guardian and the movie's alternate ending; the differences between Rescue Swimmer and Pararescue Jumper Missions; and the secrets behind the day-to-day life of Elite Military careers. Rescue Swimmer Mindset | Episode 62 Watch on RSM's YouTube HERE and on the ONES READY YouTube Channel HERE. NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you...

Cody Breaks Down The Hero Factory

January 14, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 42.2 MB

In today's episode of the podcast Cody breaks down The Hero Factory, The Untold Story of Helicopter Rescue Swimmer School by Stephen Gonzalez.  NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach of the message. Additionally, 20% of all donations go to the Coast Guard Found...

Drill Sergeants | Behind the Brim (with Rob Alexander)

January 07, 2021 18:34 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Rob Alexander, is an ex-Marine Drill Sergeant Company Commander in Paris Island, South Carolina. As an officer supervising the leaders of Marine Boot Camp and its Recruits, he was responsible for commanding an entire Regimen of several hundred men.   Rob Alexander, is an ex-Marine Drill Sergeant Company Commander in Paris Island, South Carolina. As an officer supervising the leaders of Marine Boot Camp and its Recruits, he was responsible for commanding an entire Regimen of several hundred ...

CG Rescue Swimmer Turned Air Force PJ (with Tyler Gaenzle)

December 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Tyler Gaenzle, is an ex-Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer now turned Air Force Pararescue Jumper. In this episode, Tyler shares the mindset required to complete two of the military's hardest selection programs, compares the challenges of both schools and reveals his experience carrying out the PJ mission on his deployment to Somalia. Tyler also tells his incredible Search & Rescue story where he saved the life of his fellow Flight Mechanic by creating a body belay with a rope and hoistin...

Cody is Rejoining the Coast Guard!!!

December 24, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Cody reveals the breaking news that he's making his grand return as a Rescue Swimmer/AST in the Coast Guard. On this episode, Cody and Vince discuss the odd process of rejoining the military after years in civilian life.  NEW Perfect Form Private Master Class  Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in the form of better audio, more guests and increasing the reach...

Canadian Coast Guard Rescues US Coast Guardsman (Wildertainment)

December 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Josh Latuka is a prior Helicopter Rescue Swimmer school candidate turned Scuba Diving instructor and Fixed Wing Pilot. In this episode, Josh shares his solo journey on the 750 mile race from Washington to Alaska on a non-motorized boat with NO prior sailing experience. He discusses the struggles of long distance ocean travel on his tiny water craft which eventually led to a rescue by the Canadian Coast Guard. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you giv...

Downed Navy Pilot Rescue and Water Confidence Struggles (with Corey Thrift)

December 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

New guest, Corey Thrift, is an Active Duty Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Jacksonville, Florida. In today's episode Cody talks with Corey about their time stationed together in the old Coast Guard Airmen program, a few of his search and rescue cases in South Florida and what he's doing now to train future elite military athletes.  Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podc...

Rescues in Kodiak, Alaska (with Bradley Pigage)

December 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

New guest, Bradley Pigage, is an Active Duty 1st Class Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Kodiak, Alaska. I this episode, Bradley, Vince and Cody discuss the challenges of Search & Rescue missions in the Bering Sea, the Arctic and Helicopter's launches from Coast Guard boats. They also discuss the ruggedness of Alaska living, Kodiak Bear attacks, Seal Hunter rescues, Helicopter Crashes and the old Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer school.  Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] ...

7,900 Mile Hike | Naked Hike Day (Wildertainment)

December 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

Thru hikers, Archie Sanchez & Matthew Kelly, share their journeys on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) & the Appalachian Trail (AT). As gritty outdoorsmen, they discuss the struggles of long term wilderness journeys, the challenges of the 7,900 mile Triple Crown Hike, Naked Hike Day and backcountry murders. Vince, Archie & Matthew also share tales of National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards imp...

NAVY Rescue Swimmers (with Jeff Jorgensen)

December 03, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

New guest, Jeff Jorgensen, is a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the US NAVY currently stationed in Guam. Jeff is also a former instructor of Navy Rescue Swimmer school. In this episode, Jeff, Vince and Cody discuss tsunami rescues in Japan; parachute disentanglements; the mindset of Rescue Swimmer candidates and how to effectively teach them throughout the pipeline. Lastly, they go over the differences in the missions of Navy VS Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers.  Watch on YouTube HERE. ...

Does Swim Form Matter? Cody VS Vince

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Cody and Vince engage in a heated debate about whether or not Swimming Form truly matters. After hearing Cody's RSM Podcast #34 labelled "Swim Form Doesn't Matter," Vince takes the gloves off and decides to go to war with Sir. Cody TheFormHatter in an attempt to educate him on the consequences of poor swimming technique. Listen to learn tricks and tips to increase your swimming movement and abilities. Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧...

Mountain Lion Harassment (Wildertainment)

November 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Rock Climber & Trail Runner, Cody Wright, tells his horrifying Mountain Lion story which occurred while camping in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. As seasoned outdoorsmen, Vince and Cody also share their tales of close encounters with bears and rattle snakes as well as the challenges of wilderness living such as during National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) expeditions. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HERE. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcast in ...

What it takes to become a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in 2020 (with Jesse Andreini)

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Jesse Andreini is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer candidate currently in the "Annex X" program at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. In this episode, Jesse, Cody and Vince discuss what it's  like to train for Rescue Swimmer school in 2020 and the changes that have occurred in modern day Boot Camp and Elite Military Programs . Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcas...

What it takes to become a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in 2020 (w/ Jesse Andreini)

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Jesse Andreini is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer candidate currently in the "Annex X" program at Air Station Kodiak, Alaska. In this episode, Jesse, Cody and Vince discuss what it's  like to train for Rescue Swimmer school in 2020 and the changes that have occurred in modern day Boot Camp and Elite Military Programs . Want Cody to coach you? Send him an email at [email protected] or a DM on Instagram. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 to the Podcast. Every cent you give will go towards improving the podcas...