Undercover Dumpster Fire Podcast

The Mental Health Podcast for First Responders, Veterans & Survivors of Chaos

Real stories. Real trauma. No filters. No fluff.

🧠 Video Podcast:

This podcast is built for those who’ve seen too much and stayed silent too long.
Hosted by a retired firefighter (now trauma therapist) and a former undercover cop — Undercover Dumpster Fire brings you real talk about PTSD, survival, burnout, therapy, service dogs, dark humor, and healing.

🎧 What You’ll Hear:

What trauma really feels like when the job won't let you show it
Survivor stories that are gritty, funny, and unpolished
Legit therapy tips and emotional tools that actually help
Service dog breakdowns, mental health hacks, and callouts on broken systems.

🔴 Watch Live

Undercover Dumpster Fire goes live every Sunday at 8:30pm Eastern
📍 Real-time grit. First responder stories. No scripts. No fluff.
🧯 Join us as we unpack trauma, resilience, and dark humor—raw and unfiltered.

👉 Watch Live on YouTube →

🔗 Listen Anywhere:

Undercover Dumpster Fire is built for the road, the station, and the sleepless nights.

▶️ Watch full video episodes on YouTube
🔜 Coming soon to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts

Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single story, strategy, or sarcastic mic drop.

💬 Start the Climb:

You don’t have to summit alone.
This podcast is part of the climb.

🎙️ Record On-Site with Undercover Dumpster Fire

As part of your Climb Protocol experience, we bring the Undercover Dumpster Fire podcast to you—filming on-site with your department, agency, or team.

This is not an interview.
It’s a mission. A mic. A moment to share your story—with clinical support, peer presence, and real impact.

Whether you’ve survived the unimaginable, led through chaos, or just want to be part of changing the conversation around trauma and recovery…
We want to hear from you.

🛑 Guests are supported before, during, and after.
📹 Episodes are filmed and edited with discretion and respect.
🔐 HIPAA-compliant, culturally competent, and trauma-informed.
📍 Your agency chooses if the episode is public or private.

📄 Want to invite others to participate?

🎙️Guest Participation Process

Be part of the mission. Share your story. Join the fire.

Undercover Dumpster Fire isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement for truth, healing, and grit—recorded with real first responders, veterans, trauma survivors, and mental health advocates.

Whether you're joining us in person or remotely, here’s what to expect:

🧩 Step 1: Initial Discussion

You'll meet with Matt Pitcher, retired undercover detective and podcast co-host, to:

Discuss your background and potential talking points
Review general podcast guidelines
Make sure your story aligns with our mission and values
Answer any questions you have—confidentially and respectfully

📆 Step 2: Scheduling & Coordination

Matt will coordinate the episode timing with:

Willy Bearden (co-host + trauma therapist)
Eric Reynolds (“Keto5O,” co-host + former LEO + resilience coach)
Any other relevant peer supporters or guest speakers

Once your participation is confirmed, you’ll receive a calendar invite and a secure login link if joining remotely.

🎧 Step 3: Tech & Prep Support

We’ll send you a quick checklist with tips on:

How to set up your device
Audio and camera best practices
Creating a quiet and private space
How to take care of yourself before and after sharing

🔐 Step 4: Safety, Ethics & Release Forms

Because we care about your story and safety:

We are HIPAA-conscious, trauma-informed, and never exploitative
If you share protected health information, we’ll handle it with care
If you become an ongoing volunteer, we’ll provide an NDA for mutual privacy and protection
You’ll sign a media release form before recording

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✉️ Ready to Join or Want to Learn More?

Reach out to:
📧 undercoverdumpsterfire@gmail.com
📞 Call/Text: (970) 363-4031

The podcast is a nonprofit initiative—formerly known as the Columbia Point Scholarship in Colorado, now relaunched as Undercover Dumpster Fire in Florida with nationwide reach.

Before we hit record, we just need you to sign our Guest Media Release & NDA.
It’s quick, private, and keeps everyone protected.

We’ll never sell your info or spam you — promise. 💥

🔥 Join the Dumpster Fire — Sign to Record