Behind The Shield, hosted by James Geering, interviews mental and physical wellness experts and first responders about PTSD, suicide prevention, leadership and recovery. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 3.7 days, with a median length of about 97 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), at a host-read rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.
Long-running first responder wellness show with 1,000 episodes and a 4.9 Apple rating
- Feed holds 1,000 episodes, releasing about every 3.7 days
- Apple Podcasts shows 660 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5
- Guests include firefighters, police, military veterans and clinicians discussing mental and physical health
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- earnest, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 80 to 135 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit, and titles reference psychedelics and suicide, e.g. 'Healing Through Psychedelics' and 'The Suicide Pandemic'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1178831764 |
| RSS feed | media.rss.com/behind-the-shield/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Gallagher (Fifty Years of Firefighting Wisdom, Servant Leadership | 2026-10-15 | 2 h 15 min |
| Jason Cheney (Mental Health in Policing, Humanitarian Work and Redefin | 2026-10-11 | 2 h 6 min |
| Richard Sprunger (Special Operations Medicine, Fire Service Leadership | 2026-10-08 | 2 h 1 min |
| Sam Juan (Moral Injury from Combat, Catharsis through Art and Post Tra | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 34 min |
| Jake Harriman (Recon Marines, Empowering African Farmers and Rebuildin | 2026-09-29 | 2 h 12 min |
| Michael Perry (The Power of Storytelling, Volunteer Firefighting and H | 2026-09-27 | 2 h 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
About Behind The Shield
Behind The Shield is a long-running interview podcast hosted by James Geering, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. Its episodes bring mental and physical wellness experts, firefighters, police officers, military veterans and clinicians to discuss trauma, suicide prevention, leadership and recovery, with topics ranging from PTSD to performance psychology.
The feed lists 1,000 episodes, released roughly every 3.7 days, with a median episode length of about 97 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 660 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 since 2016. Listener figures are estimates: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly US adults who work in or support emergency services.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $620 per episode, which suits wellness, recovery and first responder equipment brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Behind The Shield can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Behind The Shield
How much does Behind The Shield charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $620 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the placement.
What is Behind The Shield about?
Behind The Shield is an interview podcast hosted by James Geering covering mental and physical wellness for first responders and military personnel, including PTSD, suicide prevention, leadership and recovery.
How do I contact Behind The Shield about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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