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The Relentless Rejects Podcast

Preston Lyons
Fire Service
Leadership
Mental Health
Mentorship
Firefighting
Brotherhood
Training
Family
Legacy
Accountability
Atlanta
Family Support
Community Support
Fire Service Culture
March Mayhem
Firefighter Training
Mental Health Awareness
The Pod Class
Covid-19
Mediocrity

The Relentless Rejects podcast, hosted by Preston Lyons, dives into the tough conversations the fire service needs to address: leadership, culture, accountability, and the personal battles we face behind the scenes. We expose what’s not working, share real stories from the field, and bring forward-thinking solutions to help firefighters lead with purpose and leave the job better than they found it... more

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In this engaging interview, Marshall shares his journey from a Houston sports enthusiast to a dedicated firefighter, emphasizing the importance of faith, family, and leadership in the fire service. Discover insights on leadership, influence,... more

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Who you were doesn’t define you, but what you do next does

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In this episode, firefighter and author Nichole O’Donnell shares her journey from a troubled past to building a career in the fire service. Known as “The Salty Rookie,” Nichole breaks dow... more

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Most firefighters don’t have a knowledge problem; they have an execution problem.

In this episode, Josh Banks breaks down what actually drives performance in the fire service: accountability, training consistency, and the ability to execute under pr... more

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What separates average leaders from those who actually move the fire service forward?

In this episode, Chief Jason Hoevelmann breaks down the reality of leadership in today’s fire service—where expectations are high, pressure is constant, and leader... more

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Recent Guests

Marshall Boyd
Fire service leader, volunteer and full-time firefighter in Nassau Bay and Webster, Texas
Nassau Bay Fire Department; Webster Fire Department
Episode: Leadership at Every Rank, Featuring Marshall Boyd
Nichole O'Donnell
Firefighter and author, The Salty Rookie
The Salty Rookie
Episode: You Don’t Get to Rewrite Your Story-You Earn It Featuring Nichole O'Donnell from The Salty Rookie
Josh Banks
Firefighter and guest on Student of the Game/Book Market podcast
Fire service professional
Episode: You Know What to Do, So Why Aren’t You Doing It? | Josh Banks
Jason Hoevelmann
Fire chief and leadership educator, guest on the episode
Fire Department / LeadershipPrograms
Episode: Leadership Isn’t a Rank—It’s a Responsibility featuring Jason Hoevelmann
Josh Bourque
Second-generation firefighter, Lafayette Fire Department; Mississippi Smoke Diver
Lafayette Fire Department; Mississippi Smoke Diver
Episode: Pressure Is a Privilege | Faith, Family, and Fire Service Leadership – Josh Bourque
Adam Patterson
Battalion Chief
Episode: "The Little Things Mean the Most" Featuring Adam Patterson
Justin Carter
Firefighter and host of Carter Mentality podcast
Carter Mentality
Episode: Sobriety, Leadership & Calculated Aggression in the Fire Service | Justin Carter
Chris Dragon Scott
Firefighter, trainer, founder of The Dragon's Den cadre
Dragon's Den training cadre
Episode: From Complacency to Commitment | Chris “Dragon” Scott on Training, Mentorship & Staying in Love with the Fire Service
Helton Pereira
Christian family man, firefighter, lieutenant, author of 'The First Things First', and host of the podcast 'The First Things First'.
Episode: First Things First: Faith, Family, and Finding Your Fire Again | Helton Pereira

Host

Preston Lyons
Host of The Overhaul Podcast; frequently covers leadership, culture, and accountability within the fire service.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • On my podcast list.

    Great host, amazing content. Good job brother 🤘🏻🚒

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Franck « LT » Pelletier
    Canada9 months ago
  • If you are into the job this is for you

    One of the best podcasts around for into-the-job firemen.

    Bringing in some of the best guests in the industry. All are the real deal and down-to-earth people sharing their experiences and solutions for bettering the fire service.

    If you want to hear about culture, leadership, and passion then this is the show for you. If you don't then you are probably a recliner pilot and somehow opened this accidentally.

    This will become a major fire service podcast shortly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Into the job
    United States2 years ago

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Honest, down-to-earth storytelling about resilience and adversity.
Brings top guests and practical leadership lessons.
Solid emphasis on mentorship, accountability, and culture in the fire service.
Great host with real-world fire culture insights.

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Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & MindsetShawn French | Adversity & Determination Expert
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Leadership at Every Rank, Featuring Marshall Boyd
Q: What advice would you give to someone who feels like a nobody but wants to contribute meaningfully?
Start now, teach what you know, seek mentors, and use opportunities like conferences or green-team roles to build credibility and influence over time.
Leadership at Every Rank, Featuring Marshall Boyd
Q: What was a turning point when you stepped outside your bubble to learn from others?
Attending outside fire conferences and learning from leaders like Chief Ike opened the guest's mind to a different level of frank, passionate leadership and a willingness to say what needs saying.
Leadership at Every Rank, Featuring Marshall Boyd
Q: How does leading in two different departments shape your view of leadership today?
Leadership stays about caring for people; the approach to communicating and correcting performance changes, but the core principle of serving the people you lead remains the same.
First Things First: Faith, Family, and Finding Your Fire Again | Helton Pereira
Q: How did the family feel? I mean, were your parents involved with your education?
They were supportive. They really were.
First Things First: Faith, Family, and Finding Your Fire Again | Helton Pereira
Q: When you decided to leave, did we actually in med school?
No, so I was still it was still undergrad. I was still in the graduate premed.

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A hard-hitting, culture-focused show from seasoned fire service voices exploring leadership, accountability, and resilience behind the badge. Episodes foreground practical lessons from chiefs, instructors, and hands-on firefighters, with attention to mentorship, mental health, and building sustainable cultures that empower personnel to lead with purpose. Notable throughlines include confronting mediocrity, promoting accountability at all levels, and elevating stories of adversity overcome to improve the fire service as a whole.

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1. Marshall Boyd
2. Nichole O'Donnell
3. Josh Banks
4. Jason Hoevelmann
5. Josh Bourque
6. Adam Patterson
7. Justin Carter
8. Chris Dragon Scott

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