Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast

Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast

Listen in on the true stories of the first responders from the Chicagoland area and across the country as they tell the story in their own words. Get a peek behind the curtain of the men and women who show up on your worst day sometimes risking their own lives in process. Unscripted and heartfelt a podcast of Chicagos bravest stories.

Episodes

Episode 75: Nick Bostic pt 2 pizza delivery guy turned hero

May 8, 2025 • 43 mins
special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his arms
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Episode 75: Pt1 with Nick Bostic, Nick is the pizza delivery guy turned hero after he rescued 4 girls from a house fire

April 13, 2025 • 63 mins
special co-hosts Josh Hill and Damien Cuppello sit down with Vince and guest Nick Bostic. Nick was driving when he found a house on fire, Nick entered the house and rescued 3 girls from the flames before having to jump out of the 2nd story window with a little girl in his arms
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Episode 74: with Ron Rufo retired Chicago Police Officer and author of "Breaking the barriers"

March 20, 2025 • 77 mins
Vince talks to Ron Rufo, retired chicago police officer and author of the book "breaking the barriers" which looks into first responders mental health and wellness
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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 2" never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up"

February 16, 2025 • 44 mins
part 2 with Jimmy Scharnhorst a Chicagoland institution since 1979
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Episode 73 Jimmy Scharnhorst Pt 1 " never miss an opportunity to shut the f***k up"

February 16, 2025 • 74 mins
Jimmy Scharnhorst sits down with the guys and talks about the fire service, Jimmy has been an institution in the chicagoland area since entering the fire service in 1979
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Episode 72: Pt2 with Max Austin retired Cicero lieutenant

November 18, 2024 • 76 mins
part 2 with Max Austin retired lieutenant with the Cicero Fire Department. listen to the conclusion of the mayday just before his retirement and his run in with the late rapper Coolio
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Episode 72 : Pt 1 with retired Cicero Firefighter Max Austin

November 4, 2024 • 62 mins
Vince and Corey sit down with 20 year veteran of the Cicero fire department Max Austin.
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Episode 71: Part 2 w/ actor David Eigenberg from the TV show Chicago Fire

October 16, 2024 • 48 mins
CBSP sits down with actor David Eigenberg who plays Christopher Herrmann in the popular TV show Chicago Fire. David is also know for his role as Steve in the show sex and the city.
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Episode 71: Part 1 w/ actor David Eigenberg from the TV show Chicago Fire

September 29, 2024 • 77 mins
CBSP sits down with actor David Eigenberg who plays Christopher Herrmann in the popular TV show Chicago Fire. David is also know for his role as Steve in the show sex and the city.
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Episode 70: Chief Rich Stack and Capt. Dan Bracken from the Finley forever foundation Pt2

September 9, 2024 • 91 mins
Vince sits down with Chief Rich Stack and Capt Dan Bracken. Rich and Dan represent the Finley Forever Foundation which supports the children and families suffering from cancer. Named after Dan"s daughter Finley who passed on 9/11/2020, the foundation has provided financial support along with so much more for so many families
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Episode 70: Chief Rich Stack and Capt. Dan Bracken from the Finley forever foundation Pt1

August 24, 2024 • 72 mins
Vince sits down with Chief Rich Stack and Capt Dan Bracken. Rich and Dan represent the Finley Forever Foundation which supports the children and families suffering from cancer. Named after Dan"s daughter Finley who passed on 9/11/2020, the foundation has provided financial support along with so much more for so many families
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Episode 69: Pt. 2 W/ AFFI president Chuck Sullivan and Vice President Luke Howieson

August 1, 2024 • 75 mins
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois president Chuck Sullivan and vice President Luke Howieson talk about the on going battle down state with tier 1 and tier memberships. if your are a public servant in Illinois then you need to listen to this podcast because it directly affects you pension and retirement.
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Episode 69: AFFI president Chuck Sullivan and Vice President Luke Howieson

July 14, 2024 • 63 mins
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois president Chuck Sullivan and vice President Luke Howieson talk about the on going battle down state with tier 1 and tier memberships. if your are a public servant in Illinois then you need to listen to this podcast because it directly affects you pension and retirement.
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Episode 68 : Pt2 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD

June 24, 2024 • 59 mins
Steve and Vince sit down with FF?PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire /RIverwoods Fire Department. Alex is a former collegiate athlete and played arena football for the Thunder and the Rush. Alex and his guys had a save in April of this year and talks about the training and preparation that led to the grab.
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Episode 68 : Pt1 with FF/PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire/ Riverwoods FD

June 10, 2024 • 58 mins
Steve and Vince sit down with FF?PM Alex Nunez of the Lincolnshire /RIverwoods Fire Department. Alex is a former collegiate athlete and played arena football for the Thunder and the Rush. Alex and his guys had a save in April of this year and talks about the training and preparation that led to the grab.
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Episode 67: Pt 2 Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"

May 6, 2024 • 75 mins
Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.
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Episode 67: Dave Hoppe ,Steve Brandt and Phil Zaleski from the children's burn camp "Camp I am Me"

April 21, 2024 • 71 mins
Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.
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Episode 66: Pt2 Captain Al Ortiz former pro boxer and member of the Chicago Fire Department

April 4, 2024 • 47 mins
part 2 with Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago Fire Department and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.
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Episode 66: Pt 1 Capt Al Ortiz, pro boxer and owner of Chicago Battle Of the Badges

March 23, 2024 • 68 mins
Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.
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Episode 65: Pt 2 Ron Sarno survivor of the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire 1958

February 13, 2024 • 58 mins
Ron Sarno survived the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire in 1958 at the age of 10 years old. Ron lost his brother and sister in that fire. Ron would go on to battle addiction and mental health issues for many years after the fire before overcoming his addictions and seeking help. Ron has been clean and sober for many years now and is a grandfather now. Rons life is a lesson in resiliency and perserverance.
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