IABTI: Recent Episodes
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Region I Director Bob Epps sits down with Bob Brush, owner of Point One, USA to discuss the 2022 Region I In-Service Training.
Rachel Lance, PhD is the author of In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine, a book about the blast science required to solve one of the Civil War's most enduring mysteries. Dr. Lance is a biomedical engineer and blast-injury specialist, as well as Assistant Consulting Professor at Duke University where she conducts research regarding human survival in extreme environments out of the Hyperbaric Medicine facility.
Host David O'Sullivan talks with Dr. Rachel Lance on blast injuries.
David O'Sullivan talks with Bob Boland on the importance of professional credentialing.
Bob Boland is the Branch Chief/Quality Manager of the Bureau of ATF and former IABTI ID.
David O'Sullivan hosts Andrew Karam to discuss the hazards of radiation from medical equipment.
Andy has been doing this for a long time. He joined the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Program in 1981. Since then he has continued his work with NYC Hospitals and NYPD advising on radiation safety and critical safety programs. He has worked with Interpol, instructing in radioactive materials smuggling. Andy is also the Homeland Security Advisor for MirionTechnologies(https://www.mirion.com/products/military-homeland-security). If you want to know something about radiation…..well…..this is the guy.
Host David O'Sullivan talks with Greg Mittelman, Chairman, Board of Director, Nicole Motsek, Executive Director and Sherri Beck, Director of Programs from the EOD Warrior Foundation.
Anyone looking for more information or assistance from the EOD Warrior Foundation can call directly 850.729.2336 or find additional information on their web page www.eodwarriorfoundation.org
https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/behind-the-warrior-podcast/ The Behind the Warrior Podcast is hosted by the EOD Warrior Foundation. This podcast will focus on a variety of relatable subjects impacting EOD Warriors, their Families, and military families at large. Topics discussed include TBI, PTSD, health, wellness, and much more! We will share stories, resources and interview experts and organizations that may shed light on difficult subjects… and have fun too!
The fourth installment of a four part series on Radiation and Radiological Threats with Dr. Andrew Karam. David O'Sullivan hosts this latest addition.
Andy has been doing this for a long time. He joined the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Program in 1981. Since then he has continued his work with NYC Hospitals and NYPD advising on radiation safety and critical safety programs. He has worked with Interpol, instructing in radioactive materials smuggling. Andy is also the Homeland Security Advisor for MirionTechnologies(https://www.mirion.com/products/military-homeland-security). If you want to know something about radiation…..well…..this is the guy.
IABTI Region I Director and ATF EEO Brennan Phillips talks with Dr. Kirk Yeager, Chief Explosives Scientist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, discuss the importance of using proper terminology.
The third installment of a four part series on Radiation and Radiological Threats with Dr. Andrew Karam. David O'Sullivan hosts this latest addition.
Andy has been doing this for a long time. He joined the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Program in 1981. Since then he has continued his work with NYC Hospitals and NYPD advising on radiation safety and critical safety programs. He has worked with Interpol, instructing in radioactive materials smuggling. Andy is also the Homeland Security Advisor for MirionTechnologies(https://www.mirion.com/products/military-homeland-security). If you want to know something about radiation…..well…..this is the guy.
Part two of Nine from Aberdeen with our host Colonel Leo Bradley (Ret). and Dr. Jeffrey Leatherwood. Dr. Leatherwood is an American History Professor and author of the book Nine from Aberdeen. Col. Bradley and Dr. Leatherwood will discuss military EOD history and how it relates to current EOD operations.
Our host for this episode is Colonel Leo Bradley (Ret). He will be speaking with Dr. Jeffrey Leatherwood. Dr. Leatherwood is an American History Professor and author of the book Nine from Aberdeen. Col. Bradley and Dr. Leatherwood will discuss military EOD history and how it relates to current EOD operations.
The second installment of a four part series on Radiation and Radiological Threats with Dr. Andrew Karam. David O'Sullivan hosts this latest addition.
Andy has been doing this for a long time. He joined the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Program in 1981. Since then he has continued his work with NYC Hospitals and NYPD advising on radiation safety and critical safety programs. He has worked with Interpol, instructing in radioactive materials smuggling. Andy is also the Homeland Security Advisor for MirionTechnologies(https://www.mirion.com/products/military-homeland-security). If you want to know something about radiation…..well…..this is the guy.
In this upcoming series of podcasts, David O'Sullivan and Dr. Andrew Karam will discuss Andy's vast knowledge on radiation safety. Andy has been doing this for a long time. He joined the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Program in 1981. Since then he has continued his work with NYC Hospitals and NYPD advising on radiation safety and critical safety programs. He has worked with Interpol, instructing in radioactive materials smuggling. Andy is also the Homeland Security Advisor for MirionTechnologies(https://www.mirion.com/products/military-homeland-security). If you want to know something about radiation…..well…..this is the guy.
David O'Sullivan talks with Dr. Aris Makris on the integration of exoskeletons in EOD. Dr. Makris is the VP of Research, Development and Engineering at Med-Eng Systems. He is also on the IABTI Board of Advisors.
David O'Sullivan and Michael Cardash discuss sticky bombs, drones and explosive events around the world. Michael is a retired Superintendent of the Israeli National Police, Senior CID Analyst with Terrogence/Verint and author of the Mobius Reports.
Region I Director Brennan Phillips sits down with ATF Senior Explosives Enforcement Officer, Phil Whitley and Col Leo Bradley, retired Army EOD Officer, to discuss managing risk in a very risky business.
Dan Murphy, Bloomington PD (Ret) interviews Dr. Kirk Yeager, Chief Explosives Scientist, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dr. Yeager shares his years of experience in the explosives community.
David O'Sullivan sits down with Chris Cowan of Med-Eng. Chris is retired Law Enforcement EOD and a Technical Training Rep for Med-Eng. Chris is also the Program Manager for the Med-Eng Saves Club.
Med-Eng Saves Club honors Bomb Technicians and EOD Operators who survived a blast incident which their Med-Eng protective equipment contributed to saving their life. For more information on the Med-Eng Saves Club you can contact Chris Cowan at Chris.Cowan@safariland.com or you can find information at www.med-eng.com or on Facebook.
David O'Sullivan talks with Sean Haglund and Rob Hodges from the Office of Bombing Prevention (OBP). Find out all the new and exciting benefits OBP has to offer.
David O'Sullivan talks with Paul Laska. Paul is retired from Martin Co. SO, Florida, bomb tech, CSI and IABTI Distinguished Life Member. In Part two of this two part series they will discuss bombings in history post to WWI.
David O'Sullivan talks with Paul Laska. Paul is retired from Martin Co. SO, Florida, bomb tech, CSI and IABTI Distinguished Life Member. In Part one of this two part series they will discuss bombings in history prior to WWI.
David O'Sullivan interviews John Simpson and Brad Simmons from Raven's Challenge. John is the Project Manager and Brad is the Project Lead. To find more information about Raven's Challenge events go to www.psbseod.com
Region I Director, Brennan Phillips talks with International Director Danny Waltenbaugh and Assistant Region I Director Wally Wesson on the importance of Chapter Training.
Chair of the Past International Directors, David O'Sullivan talks with Bomb Squad Commander and master egg builder Angie Swaim of the Winston-Salem PD Bomb Squad. Angie has been building beeping eggs for the IABTI and her surrounding area for years. Get her take on the Rachel Project and the joy these beeping eggs can bring.
David O'Sullivan talks to IABTI member John Anderson about his experiences as a bomb tech.
Lt Jason Hodges, OKCPD Bomb Squad Commander and IABTI Region II Director hosts Tom Gersbeck. Tom is an Adjunct Associate Professor & Coordinator of Military Affairs at OSU, Tulsa. Tom is also the author of Practical Military Ordnance Identification.
IABTI Advisor Tina Sherrow interviews recognized industry expert Dr. Cathy Aimone-Martin. Dr. Aimone-Martin is an Emeritus Professor at New Mexico Tech. Dr. Cathy shares some of her many years of experience.
Past International Director Bob Boland interviews Dr. Ed Bundy on current and future technologies in the EOD field.
Region I Director Brennan Phillips and Retired King County Bomb Tech, Steven A. Kometz discuss the history of the what they are calling, The King County Cutter.
This podcast is sponsored by WMD Tech. https://www.wmdtech.com/
David O'Sullivan talks with International Director, Jake Bohi and Col. Al Yaqout of Kuwait's Ministry of Interior about the Certified International Post Blast Investigator (CIPBI)program and its relevance to the international community.
Host Dan Murphy discusses some IABTI History with Past International Director Joe Dempsey.
Past International Director, David O'Sullivan hosts Michael Cardash. Michael is a retired Superintendent of the Israeli National Police, Senior CID Analyst with Terrogence/Verint and author of the Mobius Reports.
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In this podcast Bob Boland, IABTI's International Director will host. Bob's guest are :
Hayley McGrew, Program Manager, Advanced Explosives Training for Industry Operations Investigators, ATF NCETR
Michael O'Lena, Program Manager, ATF Explosives Industry Programs Branch
Nick Concolino, Bomb Squad Commander of the Yolo County (CA) Bomb Squad, retired Captain with the Davis (CA) Police Dept. ATF contract Instrustor for the Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques program.