
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 | 329 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationHow To | |||

In this episode, Eric explores the timeless lessons from the legend of the Fisher King to highlight the importance of personal and organizational wellness. He emphasizes ownership, self-regulation, and the impact of morale on leadership and team perf... more
This episode explores the critical role of intentional culture building within organizations, featuring insights from Chief Doreen Jokerst and Major Zach Stevens. Topics include leadership development, fostering psychological safety, and practical st... more
"Lead by being led."
In this conversation, Eric reviews the book 'Lincoln on Leadership' by Donald T. Phillips, exploring the leadership principles exemplified by Abraham Lincoln during one of the most tumultuous times in American history.
The dis... more
Who helps the helpers? This is a question that organizations like Code 4 Northwest has been working to answer since before I started in this career nearly two decades ago.
If you didn't know much about first responder wellness or mental health reso... more
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Eric knows his stuff and interviews his guests with avid curiosity while at the same time imparting his experience in the policing profession.
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
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A practical, insight-forward show that centers on leadership, wellness, resilience, and performance within law enforcement and high-stress public safety roles. Episodes mix tactical leadership conversations, mental-health strategies, and real-world case studies with guests ranging from police chiefs and frontline supervisors to clinical psychologists, chaplains, and wellness technologists. Across conversations, listeners can expect actionable tools for burnout prevention, effective communication, and culture change, all anchored in lived professional experience. The format tends to blend coaching, peer-support perspectives, and evidence-informed approaches with a strong emphasis on ethical leadership, community trust, and personal growth. N... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Doreen Jokerst
2. Zach Stevens
3. Nick Bauer
4. Kory Flowers
5. Donna Brown
6. Alex Mann
7. Scott Hughes
8. Thalia Nicholson
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