He circled above one of the deadliest battles of the war.

CMSgt Rob Harrison was on board Grim-32, the AC-130 gunship that witnessed the tragedy of Roberts Ridge unfold in real time. From the sky, he watched John Chapman’s last stand, the desperate fight for survival, and the chaos that would become one of the most controversial battles in Special Operations history.

In this episode, Rob relives the tension inside the gunship, the helplessness of seeing men on the ground fighting for their lives, and the lasting weight carried by those who bore witness. His story cuts deep into the cost of war — not only for those who fight on the ground, but for those who watch, unable to intervene.

This isn’t just history. It’s a wound that still bleeds. Still Here 🤙🏻

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John Chapman didn’t become a hero the day he died — he lived like one every day before that.In Part 1 of our interview with Lori Chapman Longfritz, we trace John’s journey from a soft-spoken, fiercely loyal kid to one of the most lethal and respected warriors in the U.S. military. We talk about his early life, the moment he nearly washed out of CCT training, and how he clawed his way into the 24th STS before being deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11.His final mission would push the limits of human endurance. After being shot and left for dead, John regained consciousness — and chose to stand and fight. He took out multiple enemies, engaged in hand-to-hand combat, and defended the incoming QRF team until his last breath.🎧 Part 2 begins with the KIA notification and the family’s fight to bring the truth to light — a battle that still isn’t over.📲 Listen, follow, and read the blog at beyondthedispatch.com

Two Nevada cops who got tired of staying silent — and built a platform to tell the truth.

Matt and Austin, better known as Tone Alert, open up about life on the job, the calls that stick with them, and what it’s like to balance being cops, fathers, and voices for their brothers and sisters in blue. From dark humor to heavy moments, this episode shows how they turned trauma and burnout into connection and advocacy.

Still Here 🤙🏻

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He’s carried a badge for nearly four decades — from the streets of Illinois to working DEA cases.

Deputy Chief Jeff Werniak opens up about a lifetime in law enforcement: the calls that scar, the shootings that change you, and the quiet demons that follow you home. From chasing down dope in federal task forces to leading a department through crisis, Jeff’s story is one of survival, scars, and brotherhood.

This one hits deep — not just about service, but about the bonds that hold us together when everything else falls apart.

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Dennis Pishock has lived the weight that first responders carry — from 18 years as a firefighter to his current role in law enforcement. In this episode, he opens up about the hidden toll of the job: PTSD, suicide, trauma, and the daily battles that come with wearing the badge.

Drawing from his book Demons & Angels, Pishock shares how peer support, training, and honest conversations can save lives. He also talks about martial arts, leadership, and how building resilience is just as critical as any technical skill in public safety.

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Still Here 🤙🏻

RELOADED**

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Dispatch, we sit down with a remarkable guest—a former U.S. Army intelligence specialist and current Denver Police Officer—whose life changed in an instant.

While on duty, she was hit in her patrol vehicle, suffering a catastrophic DAI Grade 3 brain injury—one of the most severe forms of traumatic brain trauma. Her journey from military service to the frontlines of policing was already impressive… but what followed was a battle few could imagine.

We talk about the quiet world of military intelligence, the transition to civilian law enforcement, and the brutal aftermath of her on-duty crash. Despite memory loss, physical setbacks, and a long road to recovery, her resilience shines.

This is a raw, honest, and at times emotional conversation—but like every episode, we still find time to share laughs and human moments along the way.

If you or someone you know has ever questioned their strength in the face of trauma—this one is for you.

He called in airstrikes. Survived a four-hour firefight. Earned two Bronze Stars. But the war that almost killed him came after.

Eric Lionheart is a former Air Force Combat Controller who went from elite missions in Afghanistan with ODA's… to a dark spiral of guilt, pills, and suicidal depression. In this raw, soul-baring episode, Eric opens up about the ceremony that cracked him wide open — and why plant medicine wasn’t an escape, but a rescue.

He didn’t want a vacation. He wanted to stop wanting to die.

This Reloaded episode is for the ones who missed it the first time — and for anyone ready to go deeper than surface-level healing.

Still Here 🤙🏻

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This isn’t a goodbye — it’s a reload.

Beyond the Dispatch is taking a short tactical pause. Not because we’re burned out — but because we’re growing fast and it’s time to reorganize, rearm, and re-engage.

In this 17-minute update, Dom and Cary break down why we're taking a 2-week break, what’s coming next, and how Beyond the Dispatch is evolving behind the scenes:

— New gear drops and giveaways

— Expanding the team

— New episodes with operators, survivors, and frontline voices

— A renewed push to take this mission even further

This podcast is no longer a side project. It's becoming a force.

Thank you for standing by us through 25 episodes. We'll see you on August 13 — and we're not coming back quietly.

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