When Things Go Wrong

Willie O'Ree, the great grandson of an escaped slave was the first African American Hockey player in the NHL. He played 22 Years. Not only did Willie break the color barrier for Hockey and make the sport accessible for African Americans, but he did it with one eye -- a secret he told only one person. Hear his story of triumph over extreme turmoil and what should have been a career ending eye injury, as well as the advice he received from Jackie Robinson, another trailblazing African American who broke the MLB color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. For more information on Willie, watch his documentary: https://www.williedoc.com To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If something is going wrong around you -- you want Greg Shaffer with you. If not, you want to listen to this interview to learn what he would do and read his book. Greg if the founding partner of the Shaffer Security Group and a 20 Year FBI Veteran, he served on the Hostage Rescue Team Tactical Operator (HRT), he is an FBI Certified Crisis Negotiator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Paramedic and Close Quarter Battle Instructor. He takes us through how having a "Survival Mindset" and "Situational Awareness" can save your life when too often our first reaction is to freeze in fear, by explaining examples at the Pulse Nightclub Shooting, 80 killed on the street at Bastille Day in France and the El Paso Texas Walmart shooting. We also have Skylar Stewart, Sr VP at Defendry, and Emergency Response Technology Solution Provider for companies and governments, who explains how they are on the cutting edge of using AI and software to identify threats before they happen and expedite emergency response. We end with an incredible story from Greg about how, why and when the HRT was created and how their task is to find the "worst of the worst". To stay dialed in without being paranoid -- buy Greg Shaffer's book, Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Safe-Security-Secrets-Dangerous/dp/1948484579 Follow The Shaffer Security Group at: Facebook: @Shaffer.Sec.Group Twitter: @ShafferGroup Instagram: @ShafferSecrurityGroup To purchase Defendry Security Systems: https://defendry.com Follow Defendry at: @DefendrySafe on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Levick's phone rings at all hours, from all over the world, for one reason -- a crisis has occurred. With 40 years of experience, Richard credits his instincts in guiding him to navigate companies through "fixing the impossible". From the recent Champlain tower collapse in Miami, to 9/11, the BP Oil Spill, the Banking crisis, Larry Nassar Women's Gymnastics tragedy, to the Nike / NFL / Colin Kapernick controversy and many more... he breaks down how he navigated the issue or his thoughts if he was not directly involved. He also gives advice to those interested in a career in a Crisis Firm and tips on what to expect from people experiencing a crisis and how to manage disasters when they occur. Follow the Levick Agency on Twitter @LEVICK, on Instagram @Levickagency, and on Facebook @communicatingtrust and their website: www.levick.com To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffrey Miller is former chief executive in charge of security for the NFL and is the current Vice President of Security for the Kansas City Chiefs. Prior to those positions, he had a distinguished career in law enforcement. He was an officer in the Pennsylvania State Police department and was the commissioner from 2003 to 2008. In this episode, Jeff talks about Super Bowl security, and then discusses the most difficult experience of his professional life: managing the unfolding tragedy of a school shooting in front of media from around the world. This is a powerful episode full of extreme challenges and important lessons. For more about Jeffrey Miller, please visit www.jeffreymillerconsulting.com/ To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intersectionality Consultant for the Seattle Kranken on battling Brittle Bone disease and the challenges she, and the disabled community, face every day that many of us take for granted, and how we can help. Discussion topics: the challenges of managing the logistics of sports stadiums, restaurants and office buildings for disabled persons as well as evacuating during fires, school shootings and valuable tips on how/why not to panic in an emergency. Follow Chanel Keenan on Twitter: @Chanelly37 To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just about any crisis imaginable in an event setting, Dan Donovan has been faced with. As a managing partner of STRATOSCOPE, Dan has spearheaded operational risk solutions teams for the largest events in the world: Olympic Games, Super Bowl, NFL, NBA, NCAA, All Star Games to name a few.  In this episode he takes us through obstacles faced at the Atlanta Olympics including the Centennial Bombing. The near crisis at the Sydney Olympics during the lighting of the Olympic Flame with all star athlete Cathy Freeman and the cringeworthy Sydney Olympics Gymnastic Vault issue. We also discuss his handling of what appeared to be a bomb at a very high profile 100,000 person corporate conference minutes before the largest event, and what happened after he got the call that an attack took place at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester stadium.  For more about STRATOSCOPE, please visit: https://stratoscope.com Follow Dan Donovan on Twitter: @ddonovan50 To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: @FrankSupovitz on Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, frank.supovitz on Instagram and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @BBarrelMedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director of Production Operations and Management for NBC Universal and NBC News and Line Producer for NBC’s Holiday Shows on preparing for the unexpected and handling significant challenges in real time with millions watching on live TV — discussion topics: dangers of TV crews covering natural disasters; ie: Hurricane Harvey, New York City Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nik Wallenda tight rope walk across the Grand Canyon. Follow Adam Wald on Twitter: @Adamwtv on Instagram: @damwaldtv, and on Facebook: @AdamWald To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exec. Dir of the Indianapolis Airport Authority named “Best Airport in North America” by JD Power, Conde Nast Traveler, etc and appointed to US Dept. of Transportation Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection by the last two Presidents, and Biden Harris transition team. He discusses how the IND Airport managed COVID 19 and predicts the “new normal” for the travel industry. As well as how predicting a major problem and preemptively solving it saved countless lives during Hurricane Katrina at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport when he served as COO. Follow Mario Rodriguez on Twitter @ExecDirIND To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode, you’ll hear more about Rob’s work with the music on “Animaniacs” and an incredible story about the time Rob played in a charity hockey game with NHL legend, Gordie Howe. Hint: Gordie had a little present in mind for our friend, Rob. To purchase Rob’s book “Voice Lessons: How a couple of Ninja Turtles, Pinky, and an Animaniac Save My Life” please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Lessons-Couple-Turtles-Animaniac-ebook/dp/B07P5GY51S To see Rob and the Animaniacs live in concert, please visit AnimaniacsLive.com Follow Rob Paulsen on Twitter @Yakkopinky, on Instagram @Rob_Paulsen, and on Facebook @RobPaulsenLive To donate to the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, please visit: HeadAndNeck.org To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Paulsen is one of the most accomplished voice actors in the business. He is the voice of Yakko Warner on the long-running cartoon “Animaniacs” and he has voiced numerous characters on the longtime fan favorite “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” And those roles barely scratch the surface of Rob’s career. In 2016, after more than 20 years as a performer, Rob was diagnosed with throat cancer. In this episode, hear the story of Rob’s diagnosis and his battle to defeat cancer. Rob tells it in the way that only he can: with humor, levity, songs and jokes. To purchase Rob’s book “Voice Lessons: How a couple of Ninja Turtles, Pinky, and an Animaniac Save My Life” please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Lessons-Couple-Turtles-Animaniac-ebook/dp/B07P5GY51S To see Rob and the Animaniacs live in concert, please visit AnimaniacsLive.com Follow Rob Paulsen on Twitter @Yakkopinky, on Instagram @Rob_Paulsen, and on Facebook @RobPaulsenLive To donate to the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, please visit: HeadAndNeck.org To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 9/11 tragedy, Mary and her colleagues decided it was necessary to continue with the New York City Marathon just six weeks after the attacks. Mary takes us through the decision making process and how they prepared, in record time, to keep thousands safe on the streets of New York.  She opens up about a tragic event during the 2008 Olympic trials; speaks candidly about the bombings during the Boston Marathon in 2013; and reveals lessons learned that helped her handle recent events like Hurricane Sandy and the COVID pandemic. Follow Mary Wittenberg on Twitter @MaryWitt and visit EF Pro Cycling at www.efprocycling.com To purchase the book or audio book of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by our host, Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Burke, President of Hockey Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, talks about the challenges of managing a professional sports franchise. It’s like working in a goldfish bowl, and the difficulties relate to almost any industry. He explains how he stays focused on his goals when everyone is watching and everyone has an opinion.  We hear how he handled the high profile Team USA Hockey controversy, and Brian’s “essential rules” for working through any crisis. He established the rules through years of enduring big losses and intense moments personally and professionally. He details the tricks to keeping family, business, or team morale up when things are going wrong and how to work with the media during a public crisis.  To order Brian’s book, “Burke’s Law,” go to:  https://www.amazon.com/Burkes-Law-Hockey-Brian-Burke/dp/0735239479 To support Brian’s charity “You Can Play” go to: YouCanPlay.org  To purchase the book or audiobook of “What To Do When Things Go Wrong” by Frank Supovitz, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Things-Wrong-Inevitable_And/dp/126044158X For more about Frank Supovitz, check out Fast Traffic Entertainment at FastTrafficEvents.com and on social media: Facebook, @SupEvents on Twitter, and LinkedIn. This show is a production of Black Barrel Media. Visit our website BlackBarrelMedia.com and our social media: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crisis usually strikes out of nowhere. Even with extensive planning and preparation, we can't anticipate everything. Sometimes, things just go wrong. Host Frank Supovitz will speak with professionals in a variety of industries to find out they handled crisis and adversity, and to discover lessons that can help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices