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Before They're Gone

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Before They’re Gone is a gripping, story-driven podcast that dives headfirst into the real-life chaos, triumphs, and trauma of a first responder’s career—told by the man who lived it: my dad, Country. From harrowing rescues to moments that nearly cost him his life, each bi-monthly episode unpacks the raw truth behind the sirens. With guest appearances from fellow responders who were in the thick of it, this is more than storytelling—it’s a race against time to preserve the voices and memories of those who’ve seen it all, before they’re gone.

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Episodes

26 episodes

  1. Ground Zero, Through His Eyes | Part 2 52:18
  2. Ground Zero, Through His Eyes | Part 1 49:34
  3. The Fire Up on Cat Mountain 33:39
  4. 31s, Better Known as Bull Creek Country Club 42:29
  5. The Call That Changed Everything 41:12
  6. What Happens in Duluth... 35:13
  7. The Airport Years Begin 45:18
  8. Her First Ride Out 53:59
  9. Medicine and April Fools 35:32
  10. Station Seven Stories 45:44
  11. Leaving Central Station 59:22
  12. “The House was Puffing” 38:31
  13. Hazmat is Fun and Always Wear Clean Underwear 47:27
  14. Mutual Mutual Aid 47:43
  15. The Saudi Chapter 47:45
  16. From Fire to Friendship 50:32
  17. “Bowl of Spaghetti” 52:21
  18. What the Tones Brought In 44:31
  19. Answering Calls Below the Surface 51:36
  20. Off Probation — Becoming Austin Fire 58:07
  21. Two Poles, No Waiting — Central Fire Station 53:44
  22. Cadet to Capitol Fire: Country’s Early AFD Days 1:10:04
  23. The College Station Chapter 1:12:51
  24. Let's Go to Fireman School 43:12
  25. Where It All Began — Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department 1:11:34
  26. Introducing “Before They’re Gone” 0:49