The Ryan Tillman Show

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Episode 14 | Legacy - w/ Special Guest Jorge Sierra Mar 25, 2019

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Jorge Sierra shares his story with us of being a gang member, getting shot 6 times and being paralyzed from the waist down, to now being a CEO and traveling the country speaking to students. We were truly touched by his story and we know you will too.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Special Guest:

@a.jorgesierra

Episode 13 | Police Work and Our Faith Mar 11, 2019

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This podcast is about bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and the community. It is also about AJ and I and how we personally live our lives and act in this profession. A major part of our lives is our faith in Jesus Christ. In this episode we share our story of faith and how it applies to us as police officers.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 12 | Spouses of Law Enforcement Mar 04, 2019

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This is the episode where our wives join us! All four of us sit down and discuss what it is like being married to someone in Law Enforcement, and go over some things that may be helpful for people transitioning into that way of life. If you ever have further questions about our topics please email us at itsneededpodcast@gmail.com.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 11 | #ITSNEEDED Conference | It's More Than a Name Feb 25, 2019

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Episode 11 has Ryan and AJ in the studio together for the first time! AJ came to California, visiting form Ohio, to meet with Ryan about the #ITSNEEDED Conference. This episode is about the conference and why it is so needed for this specific time in history.

The conference takes place August 1st, 2019 at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA. The keynote speakers are Eric Thomas (@etthehiphoppreacher) and Gordon Graham. For more information visit breakingbarriersunited.com

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 10 | Importance of Fitness - Don't Be Soft | Guest Ashley Hawkins Feb 11, 2019

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Ashley Hawkins is one of the competitors on the NBC show "The Titan Games" as well as a police officer. Not only is she a competitor, but she is dominating and moving onto the next round. On this episode we speak with her about the importance of fitness in Law Enforcement, as well as some of the aspects of being a woman in Law Enforcement. If you have seen the show you know that she is an amazing athlete which translates perfectly into this profession.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 9 | The Opioid Crisis Jan 29, 2019

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Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Heroin killed over 70,000 people last year. 70,000 fathers, mothers, husbands, brothers, sisters, you name it. 70,000 people. It really has become a problem in the US and we need to communicate to the next generation that it is easier to just not start, than it is to quit.

In this episode we give our perspectives as police officers and what we see while out on patrol.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 8 | Tips for Getting Hired but Don't Preach to the Choir Jan 16, 2019

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Are you looking to get into Law Enforcement? In this episode we discuss the process of getting hired as a police officer and go over what to do and what NOT to do while looking for a position.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 7 | Guest Sean 'Sticks' Larkin | Officers Mental Health| You Smelt It, You Delt It Jan 07, 2019

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We are honored to have our guest Sean 'Sticks' Larkin on this episode of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast. Sean is the analyst on A&E's hit show, LivePD. He is also the host of A&E's new TV show PD CAM. The links to these shows are below:

PD CAM: https://www.aetv.com/shows/pd-cam

LivePD: https://www.aetv.com/shows/live-pd

On this episode we discuss mental health within Law Enforcement.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 6 | Civil Rights and Shooting the Breeze Dec 22, 2018

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On this episode we are joined by my good friend Tam. Tam is an attorney, civil rights activist, and NFL agent. Great discussion about civil rights and issues we are facing today. We have different views on a variety of subjects but the great thing about this platform is we can sit down and actually have a productive conversation.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Our guest: @tamberhe_esq

Episode 5 | Academy Diaries - He Ate the Raisin Dec 08, 2018

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Today we talk about the Police Academy! Funny Stories, what to expect, what mind set you should have, and much more.

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Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united

Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo