Sample After the Shift Podcast
Hosted by Chris Bennett
About the show
Long-form conversations about identity, family, work, purpose, and building a life when the job no longer introduces you.
Primary topics
Transition, identity, parenting, relationships, entrepreneurship, purpose
Who listens
Current and former first responders, spouses, and families thinking about life beyond the job
Stories and guests wanted now
Retirement, career transition, parenting, marriage, identity, entrepreneurship, failure, success, purpose
First responders the show is looking for
Former, retired, or transitioning public-safety professionals ready to discuss the decisions and relationships behind the next chapter.
What makes a great guest
Someone willing to talk about what changed at home and inside themselves, not only what job came next.
Interview style
Long-form and reflective, with room for practical details and honest uncertainty.
Topics not covered
Unresolved litigation, confidential operations, personal attacks on agencies or individuals
Remote, in-person, or both
Remote with selected in-person episodes
Audio, video, or both
Video and audio
Typical episode length
60 minutes
Recording location
Remote, with occasional in-person recording in the Carolinas
Monetization and sponsorship
Some episodes include sponsors related to education or career transition.
Guest compensation
No standard fee. Any paid workshop or event relationship is disclosed before the interview.
What a prospective guest should know
Guests review the proposed themes before recording. The conversation does not require criticism of a former employer.
Release frequency
Monthly
How guests are prepared
Topic selection, boundary confirmation, and a recorded-format walkthrough.
Scheduling notes
Flexible monthly recording windows
Show Reviewed means we checked that the show and the person behind it appear to be what they say they are. It is not an endorsement of audience size, opinions, conduct, or editorial practice.
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