<![CDATA[No Average Joe]]>Welcome to "No Average Joe" - stories of perseverance and inspiration, the people behind those stories, and the people who helped them along the way.

We are excited to highlight men and women who may seem like "Everyday Joe's" walking around our communities, but they are by far not average.

Hosts:

Jake Skillet, VonBernd K9 Training

Scott Grimes, Mattison

Both hosts are involved with Mission K9 Warrior and Hounds for Heroes, which are organizations that provide services dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD.

]]>www.mattisoncorp.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:16 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:48 GMT60Scott Grimes and Jake Skillett<p>Welcome to "No Average Joe" - stories of perseverance and inspiration, the people behind those stories, and the people who helped them along the way. </p><p></p><p>We are excited to highlight men and women who may seem like "Everyday Joe's" walking around our communities, but they are by far not average. </p><p></p><p>Hosts: </p><p>Jake Skillet, VonBernd K9 Training</p><p>Scott Grimes, Mattison</p><p></p><p>Both hosts are involved with Mission K9 Warrior and Hounds for Heroes, which are organizations that provide services dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD. </p>episodicScott Grimes and Jake Skillettscott.grimes@mattisoncorp.comno<![CDATA[Impact of Service Dogs]]>The podcast episode delves into the role of service dogs for veterans and first responders, exploring the experiences of individuals dealing with PTSD and trauma. It also provides insights into the selection and placement of service dogs, as well as the importance of educating the public on service dog etiquette. The episode concludes with a call to action to support organizations that assist veterans and first responders.

Takeaways

  • Service Dogs for Veterans
  • Understanding PTSD and First Responders

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to No Average Joe Podcast
  • 10:23 Understanding PTSD and First Responders' Experiences
  • 22:08 Defining a Certified Service Dog
  • 27:52 Placing Service Dogs with Candidates
  • 33:08 Educating the Public on Service Dog Etiquette
  • 39:29 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
]]>f0845c18-e22f-48ba-87d0-72afd51bfb55Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:26:29 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the role of service dogs for veterans and first responders, exploring the experiences of individuals dealing with PTSD and trauma. It also provides insights into the selection and placement of service dogs, as well as the importance of educating the public on service dog etiquette. The episode concludes with a call to action to support organizations that assist veterans and first responders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Service Dogs for Veterans</li><li>Understanding PTSD and First Responders</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to No Average Joe Podcast</li><li>10:23 Understanding PTSD and First Responders' Experiences</li><li>22:08 Defining a Certified Service Dog</li><li>27:52 Placing Service Dogs with Candidates</li><li>33:08 Educating the Public on Service Dog Etiquette</li><li>39:29 Final Thoughts and Call to Action</li></ul>no00:43:1011Impact of Service Dogsfull