STREET TALES

Ep.95: Pension Reality Check: What First Responders Need Before Retirement with Brandon Ngai

This week on Street Tales, CFP® Brandon Ngai joins us for a powerful and practical conversation on retirement planning tailored specifically for first responders and public servants.
From understanding how pensions fit into your long-term strategy to breaking down Roth vs. traditional tax options, Brandon walks us through the financial building blocks that can protect your future. We cover essential topics like insurance planning, HSAs, emergency funds, investment fundamentals, and smart catch-up strategies for those getting a later start.
We also dive into the behavioral side of money — how to think about spending in retirement, distribution planning, choosing the right financial advisor, and making sure your family is protected no matter what the future holds.
If you wear the badge or serve your community, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
To contact Brandon Ngai, visit:👉 https://www.rothfinancial.nm.com
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Ep.94: Night Calls & No‑Contact Orders: Burglaries, Drunks, and Domestic Chaos

In this episode the hosts revisit true crime cases from their days as deputies, sharing three vivid calls: a 3:15 AM burglary where a man was found in a homeowner's garage and car, a rare cat burglar who stole a Tiffany eyeglass case from a sleeping student, and a volatile domestic incident involving an injunction and arrests.
They walk through the scene details, interviews, evidence processing, and court outcomes, highlighting how reports, training, and on‑the‑job experience shape police response.
Throughout, the hosts reflect on the unpredictability of such calls and the practical realities behind procedural decisions.
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Ep. 93: Beat the Burnout with Amanda "AK" Dozanti

In this episode of Street Tales, host(s) sit down with Amanda Dozanti (AK) for a raw and deeply personal conversation pulled straight from the realities of the job. In the attached interview audio, Amanda opens up about her path into law enforcement, the intensity of undercover work and patrol duty, and the long-term toll that chronic stress can quietly take on first responders over time.
AK shares the moments that shaped her career—and the turning point that ultimately led her to step away from active duty. Throughout the episode, the conversation highlights the slow-burning effects of burnout and the warning signs that many in the profession ignore until it’s too late: emotional exhaustion, cynicism, isolation, and losing a sense of purpose.
This episode goes beyond the badge, focusing on what healing actually looks like. Amanda breaks down practical steps toward recovery, including stabilizing sleep and the nervous system, reducing harmful coping habits, rebuilding relationships, restoring financial stability, and redefining identity beyond the uniform.
Whether you're in law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections—or someone who supports a first responder—this episode is a must-listen.
🔗 To contact AK Dozanti, visit:https://www.akdozanti.com/
📲 Instagram: @akdozanti
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Ep. 92: Glass, Guts, and Good Faith: A Deputy’s Midnight Decision

In this episode of Street Tales, the hosts revisit a 2015 domestic violence call where a deputy forced entry after a neighbor reported a violent altercation. The suspect escaped by jumping through a second-story window, leading to a warrant, legal questions, and reflections on training and body cams.
The episode explores the emotional toll of repeated DV calls, the nuances of police procedure, and how evidence and witness accounts shape justice.
Takeaways: Bystanders matter—neighbor intervention can create a rescue window. Trust audible distress; call for help rather than “waiting it out.” Documentation matters—photos, written statements, and contemporaneous notes. Resources (US): National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233; in immediate danger call 911. If you hear something like this tonight, don’t debate it alone—call.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 91: Behind the Wall: Janelle Thomas on Corrections, Trauma, and Hope

In this powerful episode, former New York corrections officer Janelle Thomas shares her remarkable journey from working inside maximum-security women’s prisons to serving as a care coordinator at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Drawing from firsthand experience, Janelle offers an unfiltered look at life in the corrections academy, the realities of women’s correctional facilities, and the role of mental health programming behind the walls.
Janelle also speaks candidly about the often-overlooked challenges first responders face after leaving the profession. She opens up about seeking help, experiencing homelessness following retirement, and how resources like 2-1-1 and peer support networks can be lifesaving bridges to stability and recovery for those in crisis.
This episode is an honest, hopeful conversation about resilience, accountability, and the importance of accessible support for first responders navigating life beyond the badge.
First Responder Hope Line📞 1-866-4FL-HERO🌐 www.firstresponderhope.com
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Ep. 90: Bread, Bugs and Needles — Inside a Deputy’s Meth House Rescue

A deputy recounts a long, complex call responding to a probation officer’s wellness check that uncovered a meth house with young children present. The episode covers the arrest of the adults, evidence of drug manufacture and use, the children’s neglectful living conditions, coordination with child protective services and a meth cleanup team, and the legal and procedural challenges faced during the 11½-hour shift.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 89: (Part 2) The Blueprint After Rock Bottom: How Joe Caputo Built a Life That Stays Built

In this episode Joe and Mo discuss life after addiction — how mindset, vulnerability, and accountability helped transform a troubled past into purpose. They share honest stories about addiction recovery, emotional eating, major weight loss, and the difficult work of making amends.
Listeners will hear practical takeaways on focusing only on what you can control, using micro-goals and systems to create change, finding mentors and support, and redefining what real success looks like.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 89: The Blueprint After Rock Bottom: How Joe Caputo Built a Life That Stays Built

In this episode Joe and Mo discuss life after addiction — how mindset, vulnerability, and accountability helped transform a troubled past into purpose. They share honest stories about addiction recovery, emotional eating, major weight loss, and the difficult work of making amends.
Listeners will hear practical takeaways on focusing only on what you can control, using micro-goals and systems to create change, finding mentors and support, and redefining what real success looks like.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 88: We Kicked the Door In: A Strangulation Rescue

Hosts Mo and Martin recount a real case they worked: a domestic violence strangulation where neighbors’ calls led deputies to force entry, rescue a screaming victim, and arrest the suspect. The episode covers the scene, injuries, and the immediate actions taken on the call.
The hosts also discuss report-writing, legal thresholds for forced entry and charges, bystander intervention, and resources for victims, offering a practical look at how these calls play out in real life.
Takeaways: Bystanders matter—neighbor intervention can create a rescue window. Trust audible distress; call for help rather than “waiting it out.” Documentation matters—photos, written statements, and contemporaneous notes. Resources (US): National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233; in immediate danger call 911. If you hear something like this tonight, don’t debate it alone—call.
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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Ep. 87: After Redemption: Dave Tarbox on Recovery, Business, and the Life You Build

Dave Tarbox returns to Street Tales to explore what life looks like after a major comeback — moving from addiction, crime, and prison into recovery, family life, and entrepreneurship. The episode focuses on the everyday realities that don’t make the highlight reel: routine, setbacks, depression, triggers, and the small wins that sustain progress.
Through candid conversation the hosts and Dave discuss practical tools (gym, networking, routines, and breaking tasks into steps), how relationships are repaired, the lingering guilt and memories, and simple advice for someone in crisis: take it minute by minute and give yourself today.
From Chaos to Clarity: The Redemption of Dave Tarbox: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AoQzooIBqZWdcBcAjf7te?si=qUY8NTkHTpO_PtxvszGHbQ
To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/
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