"First Response," is an interview series hosted by PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke. This series aims to shine a spotlight on the thought leaders within the public safety industry and provide a platform for these individuals to share their experiences, insights, and the valuable lessons they've learned through their careers in law enforcement.
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Join Investigative Filmmaker Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell on a journey to explore the EXTRAORDINARY BELIEFS of enigmatic people deep within the aerospace, military, conspiracy, extraterrestrial and underworld communities. The access is rare, intimate and humanizing. Topics explored include: Advanced nano-technology, non-lethal weaponry, all things conspiracy, off world technologies, space travel and extraterrestrial contact. Weaponize your curiosity and learn more at www.ExtraordinaryBelief ...
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A podcast dedicated to all firearm instructors in Military, Law Enforcement, and Civilian contexts. Content focuses on building a business as well as being a better instructor and helping more American Gun Owners become better prepared for active armed defense. Part of the ConcealedCarry.com network.
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Step into the world of gritty dice rolls and legendary campaigns with Thaco Thoughts! Hosted by Rob, a tabletop veteran with over 30 years of battle-hardened experience, this podcast jumps in headfirst, into the glory days of AD&D 2nd Edition. Whether you're unraveling the mysteries of THAC0 or looking for tales from the dungeon, Rob’s got the insight, the wit, and the scars to prove it. No fluff, no nonsense—just pure, unfiltered 2nd edition goodness. Ready to roll? Let’s get to it.
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Every summer, herds of wealthy vacationers flock to a group of seaside towns on the East End of Long Island, New York, collectively known as The Hamptons. Although it's known for its sprawling beaches, star-studded events, and exorbitantly high-priced real estate, The East End is also home to an ecological conflict that has been decades in the making. White-tailed deer are overpopulated in many parts of the country, and on the East End, the overabundance of these animals has become a major p ...
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Listen to the ABA Journal Podcasts for analysis and discussion of the latest legal issues and trends. Podcasts include ABA Modern Law Library and ABA Asked and Answered, brought to you by Legal Talk Network.
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The infamous U boats deployed by Germany in the two World Wars have spawned several works of fiction and non-fiction. These deadly vessels were not just efficient and lethal killing machines, but they were also used very effectively in economic blockades. They were positioned primarily to obstruct the conveyance of fuel, food and other essential supplies which the enemy needed to sustain the war effort. In the Diary of a U Boat Commander, the author, Stephen King-Hall draws upon his vast per ...
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Peace Perspectives Podcast — inspiring through words, changing mindsets, and building a peace constituency that transform communities. Peace Perspectives is produced by Nonviolence International Southeast Asia, with help from our partners.
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In this week’s episode we talk with Jake Hollenbeck from Mantis This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform…
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Thaco Thoughts Episode 12 - Monsters as Player Races
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17:40In this very episode, Rob breaks down how you can play monster races as a player and what baggage that comes along with it! #thaco #adnd2e #TSR
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Matthew Dixon, co-founder of DCM Insights, is a researcher who’s spent much of his career studying the shared characteristics and behaviors of successful B2B salespeople. In 2011, he released a study called “The Challenger Sale.” While giving a keynote on his findings at an annual partner retreat, an audience member stood up and challenged him. “He…
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In this week’s episode we talk with John Howard the Director of NRA Education and Training department Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs. Y…
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In this week’s episode we talk with David Yamani about his experiences at the NRA Annual Meeting This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature…
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To buy or not to buy? For Cleary Gottlieb, acquiring an AI company was a no-brainer
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39:27Law firms acquire or merge with one another all the time. But when it comes to technology companies, firms usually keep it in-house or enter into a partnership with an outside vendor. They rarely go ahead and just buy a tech company. So when Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton announced in March that it had acquired artificial intelligence products de…
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Perplexed about AI? Richard Susskind wants to help
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49:44For nearly 30 years, Richard Susskind has written books asking lawyers to envision the future of the law and the legal profession in ways that stretch the imagination. Susskind has been one of the foremost proponents of the transformative potential of technology in legal services. Now, he's asking us to imagine larger transformation still: a world …
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In this week’s episode we talk with Doug Hamlin the CEO and Executive Vice President of the NRA This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the m…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Rob Chadwick from the USCCA about their new non-lethal instructor trianing This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the Mantis…
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Thaco Thoughts - Episode 11 - New Monsters on the fly!
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11:42In this episode Rob explains his methods of creating new monsters on the fly. Listen in as he shows his mad science ways of mashing monsters together to get something new and different! #thaco #adnd2e #TSR
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Episode 13: David Berez, President of SIX4 Consultants, LLC
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41:41Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 13, Bob speaks with David Berez—retired patrol officer, nationally recognized Drug Recognition Expert, and founder of Six4 Consultants. With more than two decades on the street in East Windsor…
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Mike Milstein is an experienced law enforcement professional with a robust background in leadership and public safety. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in addressing critical issues within the law enforcement community, such as drug overdose responses, behavioral health crises, and hate crime prevention. Mike is known for his strategic approach t…
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Episode 12: Officer David Goldstein, Northeastern University Police
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43:55Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 12, Bob speaks with David Goldstein—a 25-year law-enforcement veteran whose resume spans the U.S. Marine Corps, the LAPD, the NYPD, and now the Northeastern University Police. Commended in Los…
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‘Secrets of the Killing State’ exposes realities of lethal injection
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45:13Execution by lethal injection is seen by many Americans as a less barbaric alternative than older methods like hanging, firing squads and electrocution. It is easy to assume that the process must resemble euthanasia procedures for terminally ill people or pets. The reality is very different, says Corinna Barrett Lain, a law professor and death pena…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Candy Petticord from North Pointe Training. Sponsor for this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized to fit your exact needs. What is your focus for …
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Generative AI can help overworked immigration lawyers navigate these tumultuous times
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40:13"May you live in interesting times." For immigration lawyers, that old proverb is now a reality. Ever since the start of the second Trump administration, immigration lawyers have been busier than ever, and they have plenty on their plates.By Legal Talk Network
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In this week’s episode we talk with Amanda Suffecool about the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting. This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich…
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Thaco Thoughts - Episode 10 - DM Horror Stories!
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19:48Listen in this week as Rob goes over DM Horror stories at the table and how it related to AD&D 2e! #adnd #thaco #adnd2e #Tsr
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‘Patenting Life’ shares tales from a career on the cutting edge of science and the law
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1:06:35Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and law at a time of immense change for them both. In the 1970s, huge strides were being made in biogenetics and microbiology, and in the 1980s, the intellectual property community was being asked to answer some giant questions they raised, like: How can you describe life, legally? Can a living being be…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Fred Mastison from Force Options This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guaranteed lowes…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Tyler Tharp with Synergy Shooting This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds …
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In this week’s episode we talk with Jamie Stark from Your Stark Reality This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one …
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Thaco Thoughts - Episode 9 - DM NPCs, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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20:51In this episode of Thaco Thoughts with Rob, he delves into the intriguing world of Dungeon Master (DM) Non-Player Characters (NPCs), using The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as a key example. Rob explores how the DM's NPC can sometimes overshadow the Player Characters (PCs), shifting the focus of the narrative. Tune in for insightful discussions…
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How thinking like an athlete can make you a better lawyer
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55:25Peak performance in high-stress environments. It’s the goal for the basketball players taking the court during March Madness, but just as much for players on a different kind of court. Lawyers can and should learn a lot from elite athletes, says Dr. Amy Wood. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Wood shares her insights with the ABA Journal’s…
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In this week’s episode we talk with John Boyette from the Trace Armory This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich shot timer on the ma…
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This year's historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever
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33:58For one thing, it marks the 40th annual iteration of the show. For another, it promises to be the biggest of all time—emanating for the first time from the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Techshow co-chair Stephen Embry talks to the ABA Journal’s Victor Li about what to expect from this year’s show.…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Josh Logan from Guardian Training and Consulting to talk about his Force Science Course review Sponsor this week is – KSG Holster are professional grade kydex hand-crafted in the USA and are available for a large variety of firearms. Each one is purpose built for comfort and concealability and can be customized t…
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This Harvard Law prof thinks constitutional theory is a terrible way to pick a judge
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40:28What if we are asking the wrong questions when selecting American judges? Mark Tushnet thinks our current criteria might be off. “We should look for judges who are likely to display good judgment in their rulings … and we shouldn’t care whether they have a good theory about how to interpret the Constitution as a whole—and maybe we should worry a bi…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Brian Hill from the Complete Combatant. This episode is also brought to you by the team at Mountain Man Medical. Responsible Firearm Instructors have trauma medical gear on the range and are trained to use it. Mountain Man Medical provides the highest quality, name brand, medical gear on the market at a guarantee…
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Thaco Thoughts - Episode 8 - Crafting the Ultimate Kit: From Swashbucklers to Barbarians
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21:45In this episode, Rob talks about the world of kits, those flavorful add-ons that bring characters to life. I break down a couple of my personal favorites, the Swashbuckler and Forest Runner, sharing how they’ve shaped my games. Then, I take the Barbarian Kit from the Fighter’s Handbook and show you how to reshape and refine it to match your vision.…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Adam Winch with Defenders USA This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainer I use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach first time gun owner proper site alignment and trigger control without stepping on the range. Saving me time and the student money by not firing rounds down…
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Episode 10: Scott Rose, Sheriff of Dodge County, Minnesota and the host and producer of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast.
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38:17Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 10, Bob speaks with Scott Rose, Sheriff of Dodge County, Minnesota and the host and producer of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast. Sheriff Rose is a 20+ year law enforcement veteran from Minne…
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Church Security and Christian Warrior Training
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34:01In this week’s episode we talk with Keith Garnes from Christian Warrior Training about his approach to church security This episode is also brought to you by MantisX I’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X. The Mantis BlackBeard X combines th…
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'The Licensing Racket' takes aim at professional licensing in America
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47:04Should you need a license for that? For law professor and antitrust expert Rebecca Haw Allensworth, there are huge problems with professional licensing in America—and her solutions might not make anyone completely happy. In her new book, The Licensing Racket: How We Decide Who Is Allowed to Work, and Why It Goes Wrong, Allensworth takes a deep dive…
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Thaco Thoughts - Episode 7 - Let's talk about Character Death..
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17:20This episode is about death and having a healthy attitude towards it. I share my experiences both as a player and DM and try to demonstrate that the death of a character can sometimes be the best part of a game.
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Should we expect new regulations on data privacy and consumer protection?
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41:02It’s a well-worn saying that the law always lags behind technology. It makes sense. We all remember the old song about how a bill becomes a law and how long the whole process can take. By the time you get to the verse about a president signing something into law, technology has either evolved into something even more cutting edge or become obsolete…
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In this week’s episode we talk with Matthew Mallory about what he saw at Shot Show 2025 This episode is also brought to you by the Range Tech Shot Timer. A shot timer is a critical tool to measure performance, and no credible firearm instructor hosts a class without one. The Range Tech timer is the BOTH the most affordable AND most feature-rich sho…
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Former Watergate prosecutor and friends reflect on life in 'Legal Briefs'
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32:55For some people, retirement is an opportunity to kick back and finally relax. But for Roger M. Witten, it was a chance to finally tackle that book he'd been thinking about writing. With a little help from longtime friends and colleagues, Legal Briefs: The Ups and Downs of Life in the Law was born. Witten's aim was to reach a general audience and gi…
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