Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership

Eric Tung
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Booking Overview

Blue Grit Radio is a leadership-and-wellness show for police officers and first responders, combining performance mindset, mental health education, and leadership practices. It’s a strong PR target for experts in law-enforcement wellbeing, organizational culture, and high-performance resilience who can speak to real-world field constraints.

Metrics

Episodes: 324

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Instagram: 14.0k followers

30s Ad: 45 - 51, 60s Ad: 53 - 59

Host

Eric Tung - Active police leader, trainer, and mentor; an 18-year police officer currently serving as a Patrol Operations Commander and wellness coordinator in Washington State. Author, speaker, and industry v...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter credibility in law enforcement or first-responder wellbeing (e.g., chiefs/command staff, licensed clinicians specializing in trauma/PTSD and sleep, behavioral health leaders, or chaplains/tactical chaplains with firsthand agency experience). Guests should be able to discuss confidentiality/fit-for-duty and practical leadership/wellbeing interventions in a police culture context.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership role within law enforcement or specialized first-responder wellbeing, Licensure and published/established clinical expertise (e.g., PTSD/trauma, sleep disorders), Creation/leadership of a recognized program or practice serving first responders or veterans, Relevant book/media/podcast presence or high-engagement public-facing expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Chief Scott Hughes - Performance Evaluation Reform, Mentorship/feedback Systems, Leadership Communication, Cultural Shift In Law Enforcement

Dr. Larissa Tate - Therapy Access And Stigma, Sleep Disorders And Treatments, Trauma/anxiety For First Responders/veterans, Practical Guidance On Seeking Help

Dr. Thalia Nicholson - Confidentiality And Barriers To Therapy, Evidence-based PTSD Treatment, Sleep Health, Peer-support Confidentiality, Fitness-for-duty Considerations

Matt Domyancic - Supporting Officers And Community Through Chaplaincy, Trust-building, Leadership Through Action, Unconditional Care And Authenticity

Jared Altic - Chaplaincy Role In Police/community Support, Building Trust, Proactive Vs Reactive Chaplain Engagement, Self-care For Helpers

Recent Topics

Policing, Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health, Resilience, Trauma, Organizational Culture, Officer Safety, Performance, Stoicism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership
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324: Police & Purpose - through Unrest, Loss and the Grind, w/ Capt. Kory Flowers

May 26, 2026

The past few years highlighted many police leaders hanging up the badge - often with their sharing about how it just wasn't worth it anymore.  I'm glad to be able to connect with and feature Captain Kory Flowers, who shared his enthusiasm and pride in the profession, despite what he, his team, and our industry endured.  I greatly appreciated reflecting on how we are strong, not simply in spite of adversity, but BECAUSE of the adversity.Captain Kory Flowers shares insights on maintai...

323: GOOD GRIT: Reality of Resilience, Donna Brown Returns - Responder Advocate & Trainer, Author, Police Sgt. ret.

May 21, 2026

I am grateful to premiere the new GOOD GRIT series, focused on people doing genuinely GOOD stuff out there in the community.  Who better to kick this off than returning guest Donna Brown, mental health advocate, trainer and retired police sergeant?? (from ep. 32!)Donna, a retired homicide detective and author, shares her insights on resilience, identity, and the importance of gratitude in navigating life's challenges. Donna’s experience as a first responder, her reflections on mental hea...

322: The REAL Gift of Gab to Build Police Teams and Save Lives w/ Alex Mann

May 18, 2026

In this engaging interview, Alex Mann shares insights on the art of communication, de-escalation, and adaptability in policing, drawing from his 28-year career and unique experience in improv comedy. Discover practical techniques for effective community engagement, the importance of flexibility, and how humor can be a powerful tool in law enforcement.The Importance of Communication in PolicingImprov and Humor as De-escalation ToolsRedefining Winning in PolicingThe Art of Adaptability in Polic...

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