The Crossover Show

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

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Oh, the Gainz! Jun 10, 2018

In this episode, MC and HM welcome back Dr. John Jaquish from X3Bar.com. MC finished out his 12-week program using the Doc’s amazing product, the X3.

The guys and the doc talk about new directions X3 is headed as well as the most undervalued part of physical training: Nutrition. (Would you believe the doc only eats one freaking meal a day?!)

Oh…and the doc has agreed to give away an X3 bar!!! That’s right! You can win your very own X3 and start making huge leaps in your physical fitness. Click the link above to enter!

In addition, MC and HM make a huge announcement about the future of The Crossover Show…that is to say, it’s done.

*Cue shocking music

Not to worry, friends, they’ll be back with a brand new show in a few weeks. New name. New art. New guests. New format.

We’re only moving up from here!

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The Innocent by David Baldacci Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Golden Son by Pierce Brown The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis Strawberry Bluegrass Music Festival

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When’s the Right Time to #MoveOn? Jun 02, 2018

In this episode, we finally learn what HM has been bursting at the seams to share:

He quit his job. He got a shiny new one. Way back in episode 24, the boys first discussed when is the right time to balance way of life and salary. Finally, in this episode, we learn what happens when you put everything on the table and make what could be the best, or worst, decision you ever make. HM is flying off to a new airport (see what we did there?!) and hanging up his black helmet for a white one. It’s a promotion of sorts and we hear some of the things that sent him in this new direction. Oh and the gif HM mentions? https://giphy.com/gifs/life-natalie-enjoying-xEGqih6o0meyY Natalie Dormer is HM’s spirit animal. How did Natalie Dormer make it into a Fire EMS Police podcast? Why did it take this long?

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The Innocent by David Baldacci At Night She Cries While He Rides His Steed by Ross Patterson The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis

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This Job is the Spits. Seriously. May 25, 2018

In this episode, MC and HM weigh in on dramatic bodycam footage (you just read that in the voice of the local news team didn’t you? What with their Live! Local! Late breaking coverage!) from Georgia of an EMT assaulting a patient after being spit on. https://www.statter911.com/2018/05/18/caught-on-camera-georgia-emt-arrested-after-beating-teen-in-restraints-who-spit-on-her/ As the officer in one of the videos says “its part of the job…if you don’t like it…quit.” What do you think? Is it OK for an EMT to defend themselves against a spitter? How far is too far? Did she go far enough? MC has a few things to say about teens taken for “evaluation” while HM has a few things to say about hitting patients. OK, more than a few things, but does MC think the EMT was in the right? Does HM think PD went too far in restraining, then arresting the EMT? Then, in true TCS tangent fashion the guys of course have to chime in on the royal wedding while learning the Queen’s last name. You just googled it, didn’t you?

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Preston & Child City of Endless Night

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Off-Duty Trauma Kits – Good Plan or Overkill? May 18, 2018

In this episode, HM and MC discuss (amongst other things…’tis The Crossover Show, after all) a listener question about trauma kits, liability, and where the guys land on the topic.

Special thanks to Jessie Polk for the inspiration…and to the creative minds behind Bill and Ted. That last part will make sense after you listen to the show.

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Noir by Christopher Moore

Preston & Child City of Endless Night

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Rodent Lives Matter…Except Groundhogs, Apparently. May 13, 2018

In this episode, MC and HM sat down for a quick Facebook Live to find out what you wanted to talk about. Listener Ashley Woz asked the guys to discuss Carroll County, Maryland, and the flagrant use of deadly force against an endangered species: RoUS’s.

That’s right, friends, Rodents of Unusual Size. Okay, it was a groundhog…but still.

The best part? There’s video.

From there, the boys discuss listener Jessie Polk’s question about fatigue in the three disciplines and wonder if fatigue may have led to a woodchuck being shot in the road. The guys welcome new BOLO sponsor, Audible, by offering a free trial and free audiobook. Click over to motorcopblog.com/audible to sign up and join the guys in what they’re reading!

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Own the Day, Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus

Hellbent by Gregg Hurwitz

A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

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Do You Even BBQ, Bro? May 04, 2018

In the episode the boys take a breather and get ready for the one thing every medic, cop and fireman can cook:

BBQ From previous episodes you know MC is a traditionalist charcoal griller while HM has awoken to 19th century technology and propane. However, at a local beer and art festival MC was astonished to learn HM has a secret: https://thesmokestackproductcompany.com The guys talk about summertime grilling and cook up some salmon using wood chips from the Smoke Stack guys at the festival. So throw another shrimp on the barbie (G’Day Nick) and have a listen!

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The Punch Escrow by Tal M. Klein

Fall of Gilead – Dark Tower Graphic Novel

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Engine Failed, You Say? Hold My Beer…#SWA1380 Apr 29, 2018

In this episode, MC and HM talk about the Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 which made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after catastrophic engine failure and loss of cabin pressure.

Celina, TX Firefighter Andrew Neeham is credited with assisting in the rescue of passenger Jennifer Riordan, who did not survive her injuries.

As HM is an ARFF Rescue Captain this case is interesting not only because of the audio from cool as ice pilot Tammie Jo Shults (who landed a 737-800 on one engine with no cabin pressure) but comments “Part of the plane is missing and there’s a hole and someone went out.”

Southwest 1380 first audio of emergency: http://klewtv.com/news/nation-world/southwest-1380-pilot-air-traffic-control-audio

But what would you do in this situation? As a member of the disciplines we often step forward when we can help, but what about on a plane, with 6 other members of your family, a window breaks out and half sucks a woman out…

…would you step forward?

The guys talk about what they think they would do as well as discuss the basics of this incident.

Audio from the tower and approach radio (Listen for Southwest 1380):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY9-wp-_k48

Story:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/17/us/philadelphia-southwest-flight-emergency-landing/index.html

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The Long Road Home – Dark Tower Graphic Novel

Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned by Brian Vaughan

The Tool Book: A Tool Lover’s Guide to Over 200 Hand Tools by Phil Davy