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Beyond the Stretch

Beyond the Stretch

By: Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie
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Beyond the Stretch is a fire service podcast delivering real-life advice for listeners. Prepare to be entertained by co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as they discuss all aspects of the job while sharing unscripted lessons from their career's experiences.

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Episodes
  • BTS - Episode 54 - "Character"

    BTS - Episode 54 - "Character"
    Jun 5 2026

    What starts with a terrible podcast intro somehow turns into a conversation about character, leadership, and the choices that define us. In Episode 54, Cousin Vinnie and Uncle Mike mix humor, firehouse banter, and real-world lessons about integrity, accountability, and who you are when nobody’s looking. It’s mostly serious. Mostly.
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    36 mins
  • BTS - Episode 53 - "Parental Advisory"

    BTS - Episode 53 - "Parental Advisory"
    May 24 2026

    Quarterly newsletter time. Cousin Vinnie and Uncle Mike are finally back with Episode 53, “Parental Advisory.” From long gaps between episodes to NFPA moving faster than the podcast schedule, the guys pick right back up like they never left. Throw in some fire service sarcasm, questionable research projects, and the usual off the rails conversations, and you’ve got another classic Beyond the Stretch episode. Grab a drink and catch up with the chaos.
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    38 mins
  • BTS Episode 52 - BC Adam Oleszkowicz - "Half Way"

    BTS Episode 52 - BC Adam Oleszkowicz - "Half Way"
    Mar 5 2026

    Cousin Vinnie and Uncle Mike welcome Battalion Chief Adam Oleszkowicz to the garage for a rare guest appearance on Beyond the Stretch. With nearly 20 years in the fire service, Adam talks about good firefighters and officers who are willing to meet the organization halfway. The conversation dives into training, growth, and what it takes to keep getting better in the job. As always, expect a little wisdom, a little sarcasm, and the usual garage-level nonsense. 🚒🥃
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    50 mins
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