In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Chris Bingham, the handler and partner of retired explosive detection K9 Tambo.

Chris shares what it truly means to work alongside a K9 at the federal level — the trust, the pressure, and the bond that forms when your partner is responsible for keeping people alive. We talk about Tambo’s years of service in explosive detection, what life looks like after retirement, and the reality many working dogs face once the uniform comes off.

The conversation takes a hard turn as Chris opens up about Tambo’s cancer diagnosis and the emotional toll of watching a partner who gave everything now fight for his life. We also discuss the lack of long-term support for retired K9s, why organizations like Project K9 Hero are so critical, and what needs to change to better honor these silent professionals.

This episode is about loyalty, sacrifice, and the unseen cost of service — not just for the handler, but for the dog who never hesitated to step forward.

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In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, Dom’s mom, Connie, joins us for one of the most personal conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

We talk about Dom’s childhood, his decision to join the U.S. Coast Guard, and eventually law enforcement — and what it’s really like watching your child choose a career built around danger and service. Connie opens up about the constant worry, the silent fears, and the emotional toll that comes with being the parent of a first responder.

This conversation goes even deeper as we walk through Dom’s shooting in the line of duty and the impact it had not just on him, but on his entire family. Connie shares what that moment was like from a mother’s perspective, how it changed her, and what the recovery process looked like behind the scenes — the uncertainty, the strength, and the moments no one sees.

We also talk about Dom’s recovery, resilience, and how the family navigated life after everything changed.

This is a raw, honest, and emotional episode about family, fear, strength, and the bonds that hold us together when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

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In this episode of Beyond The Dispatch, we sit down with Linnea Lones, co-owner of Just Lift Fitness, a personal training studio in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, built around long-term health, performance, and sustainability.

Linnea breaks down what originally pulled her into the fitness world and how her work at Just Lift Fitness evolved beyond just workouts and aesthetics. We talk in depth about her experience training first responders, and why a healthy, sustainable lifting style is critical for overall health—especially for people living in high-stress environments.

This conversation goes deep into topics that don’t get talked about enough, including:

• The importance of nutrition beyond calories and macros

• Hormone balance and what “normal ranges” actually look like for men and women

• How the nervous system impacts training, recovery, stress, and burnout

Whether you’re a first responder, athlete, or someone simply trying to feel better in your own body, this episode offers practical insight into how training, hormones, and nervous system health all work together.

This isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about understanding your body and building something that lasts.

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