STREET TALES

Ep. 105: Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays — with Arthur W. "Rusty" Myers III

What happens when a single incident changes the course of your life and career?
In this powerful episode of the Street Tales Podcast, the hosts sit down with Arthur “Rusty” Myers III, author of Tattered, to discuss the July 1, 2019, incident that sparked internal investigations, suspension, public scrutiny, and a long battle to clear his name.
Rusty shares the deeply personal story behind the events that led to losing his badge, the emotional toll of isolation, and the mental health struggles that followed. Through candid reflection, he opens up about navigating uncertainty, confronting self-doubt, and finding the strength to keep moving forward when it seemed like everything had been taken away.
This conversation dives into the realities many first responders face but rarely discuss accountability, perception versus truth, the impact of disciplinary processes, and the importance of seeking help before reaching a breaking point. Rusty also discusses how forgiveness, faith, resilience, and support from others helped him rebuild his life and ultimately return to law enforcement.
Whether you're a law enforcement officer, first responder, leader, or someone facing adversity, this episode offers valuable lessons about perseverance, mental resiliency, personal growth, and leaving the profession better than you found it.
If you've ever felt defeated, misunderstood, or ready to quit, Rusty's story serves as a reminder that your toughest chapter does not have to be your final chapter.
Contact Arthur W. "Rusty" Myers III
Facebook: @Tatteredfb
Website: https://www.rusty-myers.com
YouTube: @tatteredpodcast
Email: tatteredreaders@gmail.com
Amazon Book: https://a.co/d/0cU9vU6R
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Ep. 104: The Heart of a Surgeon: Dr. James Wittek on Limb-Saving Surgery and Hope

In this powerful episode of the Street Tales Podcast, Dr. James Wittig joins host Tyler Martin and co-host Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam Macaluso for an inspiring and deeply human conversation about resilience, purpose, medicine, and redemption.
A world-renowned orthopedic oncologist and pioneer in limb-salvage surgery, Dr. Wittig shares the incredible journey that led him into medicine, the emotional realities of treating patients battling sarcomas and rare cancers, and what it truly means to save not just lives—but quality of life. From high-stakes surgeries to unforgettable patient stories, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into one of the most demanding and meaningful fields in medicine.
Dr. Wittig also opens up about his own personal health battles, the lessons learned through adversity, and how those experiences reshaped his perspective on life, leadership, and faith. Together, he and Adam explore the parallels between military service and medicine: sacrifice, discipline, teamwork, and the responsibility of serving others during their most vulnerable moments.
The conversation dives into:
The evolution of limb-saving cancer surgery
What makes orthopedic oncology unique
The emotional weight of caring for patients and families
Leadership lessons from medicine and the military
Overcoming personal health challenges
Purpose, perseverance, and finding meaning through hardship
This is an episode about strength, humility, and the stories that shape who we become.
If you’ve ever faced adversity, cared for someone fighting illness, or wondered what drives people to dedicate their lives to helping others, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
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Ep. 103: Midnight Break-Ins: Two Burglaries and Two Different Lives

In this episode of Street Tales, Tyler and BJ revisit two burglary cases they responded to years ago, walking through the arrests, evidence recovered—including drugs and paraphernalia—and their interactions with both suspects and a victim. What starts as a look back at the details quickly evolves into a deeper conversation about how policing decisions are made in the moment.
The hosts reflect on how experience has shaped their perspectives over time, discussing the role circumstance plays in criminal behavior and how their approach to similar calls might differ today. They explore the ongoing balance between enforcement and empathy, offering insight into the human side of policing that often gets lost in dramatized media portrayals.
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Ep. 102: He Left in Handcuffs: Two Domestic Incidents That Split the Truth

In this episode, hosts Tyler and Mo break down two intense, back-to-back police reports from June 2015. The first details an aggravated battery involving a seven-month pregnant woman who declines medical attention and refuses to cooperate with authorities, raising difficult questions about victim autonomy. The second case spirals from a violent altercation into a debated kidnapping charge, complicated by conflicting witness statements, suspects fleeing the scene, and detectives revising charges in real time.
With candid commentary and personal insights woven throughout, Tyler and Mo explore how evidence, victim decisions, and police procedures can dramatically influence the direction—and outcome—of a case.
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Ep. 101: More Than Muscle: Fitness as Therapy with Leon Rosa

In this powerful episode of Street Tales Podcast, Leon Rosa opens up about his journey from the streets of Hartford to serving in the United States Air Force, with deployments to Iraq and Kuwait. But his story doesn’t stop at service—it’s what came after that truly defines his path.
Leon shares the reality of transitioning out of the military, facing PTSD, and recovering from a life-altering car accident. He speaks candidly about the mental and physical battles he endured—and how he refused to let them define him.
Through discipline, fitness, and an unshakable commitment to growth, Leon transformed his pain into purpose. Now a trainer, coach, and bodybuilder, he uses the gym not just to build bodies—but to rebuild minds. In this episode, he breaks down how movement, routine, and mental toughness can help anyone navigate stress, anxiety, and life’s toughest moments.
You’ll hear Leon’s no-nonsense approach to:
Turning trauma into fuel
Building resilience through daily habits
Strengthening the mind-body connection
Coaching others through real-life struggles
Winning the day with small, consistent actions
This conversation is raw, practical, and deeply motivating—a reminder that no matter where you start, you can take control of your story.
Connect with Leon Rosa:
The Daily Reset: A Simple Guide to Crush Your Goals and Find Balancehttps://leonrosa.gumroad.com/l/COACH
Instagram: @igive_you_anotherone
TikTok: @igiveyouantoherone
🎙️ Tap in and hear how Leon turned adversity into strength—and how you can do the same.
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Ep. 100: From Undercover Narcotics to Opioid Recovery with Brock Bevell & the Fentanyl Project

Former Mesa Police narcotics officer Brock Bevell joins hosts Vic and Tyler for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, addiction, and recovery. After a career spent on the front lines of narcotics enforcement, a line-of-duty injury and years of cumulative trauma led Brock down an unexpected path into addiction—forcing him to confront the very struggles he once policed.
In this episode, Brock opens up about the realities of trauma in law enforcement, the loss of identity after retirement, and the long road back through recovery. He also shares how these experiences inspired him to found the Fentanyl Project, an outreach initiative dedicated to helping individuals battling addiction on the streets.
The conversation dives into the rapidly evolving dangers of fentanyl, including how it’s changing the drug landscape and increasing overdose risks. Brock and the hosts discuss practical harm-reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips, effective street outreach strategies, and why recovery depends on something simple but often overlooked: consistent human connection.
Listeners will hear raw, real stories from both law enforcement and lived street experience—along with actionable ways to support those in crisis. The episode closes with a clear and meaningful call to action: take just 10 minutes to connect with someone who needs help. It can make all the difference.
Learn more & get involved:🌐 https://brockbevell.org/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fentanylprojectaz?igsh=MWFpdm9xOXB1NWszYw== 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fentanylprojectaz?_r=1&_t=ZP-95PIPmBecmt 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JMeZZUk1M/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Ep. 99: How eTMS Saved My Sleep, My Family, and My Career: with Dr. Glenn Davis

In this powerful episode, Dr. Glenn Davis, DHSc., Paramedic — former firefighter-paramedic and now ETMS Regional Peer Mentor — shares his deeply personal journey from years on the frontlines and the weight of accumulated trauma to finding real relief through EEG-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (ETMS).
Dr. Davis explains how ETMS works — a drug-free, painless, and non-invasive treatment that uses electromagnetic pulses to retrain brain activity — and how it transformed his life. From improved sleep and reduced PTSD symptoms to clearer thinking and enhanced performance, his story highlights what’s possible when the right care meets the right time.
Backed by real-world results, ETMS has shown significant improvements in conditions like PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and depression compared to standard treatments — offering new hope for those who have struggled in silence.
Listeners will learn:✔️ Who qualifies for treatment in Florida (including veterans, first responders, and law enforcement, active and retired — with programs often provided at no cost) ✔️ What the 20-session treatment process looks like✔️ How ETMS can improve sleep, reduce stress, boost performance, and optimize decision-making ✔️ Why early intervention and reducing stigma is critical
Whether you’re on the frontlines or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen on resilience, recovery, and taking that first step toward a brighter future.
🔗 Learn more or get started: https://www.ETMSFlorida.com/(Powered by https://jlcservicesinc.net/)
🔗 Connect with Dr. Glenn Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gdavis09/
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Ep. 98: Royal Rumble: Deputy vs. The Family — A True Street Tale

In this episode of Street Tales, retired deputy Mo and co-hosts share raw, on-the-job stories: breaking up schoolyard fights, radio etiquette under stress, and a tense vehicle pursuit.
The main stories include a chaotic house fight where a deputy fought multiple family members, a domestic incident where a wife allegedly struck her husband with a hammer, and another where a father threatened his family with a knife while children watched.
They discuss interviewing young witnesses, the challenges of charging domestic violence and child-abuse-related counts, and the emotional and procedural strains officers face in these high-stakes calls.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all shows on our network, visit:👉 https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 97: When Night Shift Goes Wild — Fatigue, Violence and Tough Calls

On this episode of the Street Tales Podcast, Tyler & Mo take you behind the scenes of real law enforcement true-crime calls, pulling back the curtain on what really happens after the lights and sirens fade.
From battling night-shift fatigue to navigating the mental grind of report writing at 3 a.m., the guys mix candid conversation with gritty, first-hand storytelling from the front lines.
Featured stories include two brothers locked in a violent cycle of repeat domestic fights — escalating to aggravated assault with weapons involving a knife, a screwdriver, and even a pellet gun reportedly pumped 15 times. In another call, what starts as a machete attack quickly erupts into a chaotic multi-person brawl. Tyler & Mo break down how deputies make arrest decisions in volatile moments, manage mountains of paperwork, and handle the frustrating reality of repeat domestic violence offenders.
This is the raw side of policing — the exhaustion, the split-second decisions, and the human side of the badge.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all shows on our network, visit:👉 https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 96: Scout Sniper Legacy: From Belleau Wood to Brotherhood with Tim Parkhurst

In this episode of Street Tales, we sit down with Tim Parkhurst, CEO of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation, to talk about a life shaped by service, sacrifice, and purpose. Tim shares his upbringing, his remarkable 25-year Marine Corps career, and the journey that led him to champion the effort to build the Marine Scout Sniper War Memorial. Along the way, he reflects on his family’s deep military roots, growing up attending 13 different schools, stepping away from the Corps, and ultimately returning to continue serving in some of the military’s most demanding communities.
Tim also takes us inside the history and legacy of the Marine scout sniper community, explaining why the program has been disbanded and reinstated over the years, what makes its heritage worth preserving, and how the foundation is working to bring this memorial to life through fundraising and public support. He opens up about the transition from active duty to nonprofit leadership, the role family has played through every chapter of his life, and why this mission has become so personal to him.
This is a conversation about legacy, service, resilience, and remembrance—and about what it means to keep history alive for future generations.
To support the Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation and learn more about the Scout Sniper War Memorial, visit Tim’s organization online. One featured opportunity is their raffle for an all-expenses-paid trip for two to hunt Roe, Fallow, and Red Deer in Northern England, with ticket sales ending March 16 and the drawing on March 17.
To contact Tim Parkhurst or support Marine Corps Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation please visit: 
https://scoutsniperheritage.org/raffles/uk-hunt/
https://www.instagram.com/scout_sniper_heritage/
https://www.facebook.com/MarineScoutSniperHeritageFoundation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyparkhurst/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/marinescoutsniperheritagefoundation/?viewAsMember=true
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