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Interviews with inspirational and determined individuals who have triumphed and overcome different obstacles in life. Motivating speakers who have never let negative people or events in their life stop them from achieving their goals. This is a fun and exciting podcast fueled by grit and determination. Hosted by Travis Knabe. He is a former Marine who deployed to various areas including combat tours to Iraq. He now lives near Austin, TX and works in Southern California as a Fire Captain/Paramedic for a city department in Orange County. He is married with two young girls and loves spending time with his family and interviewing some amazing guests on his podcast. Enjoy the show and don't forget to leave some comments and ratings!
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This weeks episode is an amazing story of LEADERSHIP, PATRIOTISM, DETERMINATION, GUTS, and more! It is with great pleasure that I got to sit down with my old team leader and mentor Colonel Tim Bliedistel. The Colonel is a decorated war veteran, father, husband, commercial airline pilot, friend and mentor. We discuss everything from his college days to combat. His outlook on how a leader should lead is the definition of inspiring. He has taught me everything I know about leadership and taking ...
In this episode we follow Mikey's life from harsh early years of his adolescent life, to his journey in navigating war. He breaks down the barriers of ownership as he tells his raw story including his failures and flaws. He is not afraid to own up to his mistakes and uses them to help teach and guide others through their own hard times they may be dealing with. He has such a positive outlook on life and simply tries to live an honest life in God's eyes. He is an absolute savage and hilarious ...
In todays episode I sit down with my good friend and mentor Bob. Bob was a former football coach of mine and has been a life long mentor for me. He has coached football at different levels for 19 years and had an enormous impact of thousands of young mens lives for the better. Every single day Bob is sharing his life lessons with others and he doesn't even know it. He is the type of guy you simply want to be around all the time because you know you will learn something. He is very opinionated...
On todays episode I sit down with my good friend and brother of service Bryan Andrews. Bryan is a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, friend, and firefighter. He lives to serve his family and also the badge on his chest. He takes pride in that badge and doesn't take the possibility of ultimate sacrifice lightly. He has been creating a program called "BackYourbadge" for years now. After attending so many funerals for fallen brothers and seeing their families left to pick up the pieces, Bry...
In episode #12 we have a return guest from our very first episode. My father Wolfgang Knabe joins us once again to educate us all on a very important subject...LEADERSHIP. The life experience he has in the subject is borderline unbelievable. It doesn't matter if you are a stay at home parent or a Firefighter or a Teacher, this episode can give you the basic tools to be a true leader in your life. We refer to many different lessons that relate to our experience in the military and fire departm...
In this Jaw Dropping episode we hear the firsthand accounts from Amber and Chris about surviving the ROUTE 91 tragedy. From retracing their exact steps of that terrible day, to the intense aftermath and healing they go through, this episode will truly make you thankful for everyday. The amount of strength these two show to be vulnerable enough to tell us what they went through is inspiring. You will not want to miss this special two part episode!
In this episode of the Triumph Podcast it is my turn in the hot seat. We start from the way I was raised by my parents to love this country and show respect to others, all the way to the ugly terror of war in Iraq. I get extremely honest about failures and tragedy I have had in my life. Thanks to the values my parents instilled in me at a young age I have done my best to continue to be better everyday in everything I do. Without my amazing wife to support me through the thick and thin I...
Megan and Chris Jay have a very strong and determined son Dane. Before birth Megan and Chris were given some news that Dane might have a certain condition. In this episode we learn how no matter what condition that was, Megan and Chris were not going to let it stop their son from living a happy and thriving life. The ups and downs they went through were heart wrenching. Listen and find out this family has endured all the odds and never stopped showing their children the meaning of Love and Fa...
Charlie has been a fireman for thirteen years. After hearing of countless first responders and veterans committing suicide, he decided he was going to try and put a stop to it. His friend Blake called him to discuss how they would combat that and from that conversation a movement was put into place. Both Charlie and Blake have a personal connection to suicide in the first responder community and are stepping up to end the rise in numbers. They founded an incredible organization called "...
Fernando is an extraordinary human being who follows his Faith to wherever it takes him. He is married to his amazing wife Liz and together they run Firehouse Church in the city of Brea. He always thought his calling was to be a firefighter until the day he truly listened and realized he was meant to lead somewhere else. Leaving behind a stable and successful career as a firefighter he took his faith to the world and became a Pastor. His love for working out never died after competing a...
Episode Six with my good friend Sean is all about pushing forward after tragedy. Sean has unfortunately lost both of his parents at a young age but has not let that be a crutch or a reason to fail. He continues to somehow stay positive and set the example for his family and co workers. Not too many people know about the loss he has experienced because he does not want to be given handouts or better treatment than others. He is a solid dude and I am humbled to call him my friend. Enjoy this ep...
We completely mixed things up on this episode! Going from the rough and tough males in earlier episodes, to possibly an even tougher woman! Grandma Patty is our first female to interview on the Triumph Podcast and I couldn't be happier with how she did. From a very rough upbringing with alcohol abuse and sexual abuse, to raising a family in the middle of nowhere without any electricity or running water, Grandma Patty shows what toughness really is. She is a testament to how faith can change y...
Kevin and I go way back to the grinder of the fire academy. He has gone from a successful career in banking to rock bottom of being evicted in the blink of an eye. He could have taken the safe route of going back to the corporate world but instead stayed on the path of following his calling of becoming a Firefighter. With the support of his amazing wife, Kevin never gave up and now uses his successful podcast platform to help others do the same. I am constantly motivated by Kevin and I ...
My older brother Adam is a walking definition of how to be not just an amazing Fireman but an even better husband and father. Although most of his experiences and stories relate to the fire service, the lessons learned can all be used in any line of work and everyday life. He has never let anything or anyone get in the way of his goals and dreams. I was humbled to get to sit down and once again learn from this man. Enjoy!
Nole Lilley carries himself by prioritizing the fundamentals of life. From serving his country over seas to family tragedy as a young married couple, to becoming a firefighter, Nole talks about his never ending Faith and how he refused to be another statistic of PTS. Tune in while he talks us through his path from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs. A powerful message and episode you do not want to miss.
Wolfgang Knabe's story is borderline unbelievable. From migrating to the US at a very young age and growing up in an abusive household , to becoming a very respected Fire Chief of multiple different Fire departments, his story makes you want to be a better person. Giving up was simply never an option for this determined man and his life achievements prove it. Even with all he has accomplished, his most prized award has always been his family. Listen to find out how far hard work and resilienc...
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