
Welcome to Blue Grit Radio: the podcast for police officers, first responders, and service-minded leaders who want to elevate their performance in career and life. Hosted by Eric Tung, an active police leader, trainer, and mentor, this show explores topics, lessons, and resources, for listeners with to achieve professional excellence and personal resilience.
Each episode features raw conversatio... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 307 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationHow To | |||

Whether you are an entry level applicant, or a veteran officer seeking to get onto that high-speed unit, investigative team, or promote to the next rank, THIS quick episode is for you. Even if you aren't.. it's still relevant!
I start off sharing a... more
(**Part 2**) In this conversation, Eric and Dylan Ignacio explore the critical importance of wellness in law enforcement. Dylan shares his personal journey into policing, highlighting the challenges he faced with mental health and the strategies he e... more
In this conversation, Eric and Dylan Ignacio explore the critical importance of wellness in law enforcement. Dylan shares his personal journey into policing, highlighting the challenges he faced with mental health and the strategies he employed to ov... more
In this engaging panel episode, Eric hosts Doug White and Greg Grogan, both seasoned veterans in policing and podcasting. They delve into the intricate balance between career and personal life, emphasizing the importance of wellness for first respond... more
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Blue Grit (Eric) brings a level of humility and lived experience that hits hard, especially for those who’ve spent years being the calm in everyone else’s storm.
He talks about the real stuff…leadership, burnout, identity, healing, without ever sounding preachy or performative.
It’s not therapy. It’s not a TED Talk.
It’s that rare middle ground where you think: Wow. That’s exactly what I’ve been trying to put into words.
Keep up the great work, brother!
Blue Grit is amazing and good information for future law enforcement officers and for current as well. Thank you Eric 🙏 I listen to your podcast everyday and every new episode as well thank you .
A great Podcast for LE or people that want to try to get into a law enforcement career especially in Washington state. Lots of helpful information.
Blue Grit Radio is one of the most important shows in the podcast world, based on Eric's real-life and practical exploration of contemporary issues in the policing. I would recommend this to every cop on a beat to help broaden perspectives. I would also recommend Blue Grit Radio to community members who are curious as to what the real world of policing looks like compared to what TV and movies offer. Local politicians could benefit too, given they are responsible for providing protection and se... more
I tuned into Blue Grit Radio from hearing about it on social media. A lot of the messages are relatable, and I find myself listening to a lot of things that I needed to hear. Thank you Eric for sharing this information.
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The content centers around the challenges and experiences of law enforcement officers and first responders, highlighting mental health, wellness, and leadership within these fields. Episodes feature deep discussions with both expert guests and field practitioners, addressing crucial topics like navigating toxic police culture, building resilience, and promoting personal growth and professional excellence. There is a particular emphasis on actionable insights that can help listeners strengthen their mindset and health while improving their impact both on and off the job. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its candid exploration of mental health challenges faced by law enforcement and the importance of fostering a supportive communit... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dylan Ignacio
2. Greg Rogan
3. Dr. Carolyn Van Der Meulen
4. Brian Willard
5. Lt. David Smith
6. Lieutenant David Smith
7. Greg Fernia
8. Siobhan McTighe
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