From Cop to Podcaster: Tyler Martin on Street Tales, Boundaries, and Real Storytelling

Description

In this episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sitsdown with Tyler Martin—law enforcement veteran, host of the StreetTales and Fifty Six’N podcasts, and author of Street Tales:Volume One.

They talk about mentorship, growth, and connecting throughstorytelling. Tyler opens up about the evolution of his podcast, creating abook from real stories, raising a family while building a brand, and whyboundaries and protecting your peace matter.

Doug and Tyler dig into:

Authentic storytelling vs. trauma dumping

Why everyone in this profession has a story worth telling

The role of humor in heavy conversations.

Community, charity, and giving back.

Trust, responsibility, and being intentional with time andcommitment.

Finding meaning in loss and showing people the comeback, not just the fall.

If you’re in law enforcement, military, a first responder,or part of that family, this conversation will feel familiar—and hopefully, it’ll give you something to carry forward.

Chapters

Introduction and personal connections

Tyler’s career and the evolution of his podcast

The concept behind Street Tales

Authentic storytelling, imperfection, and humor

Community support, charity work, and collaboration

Boundaries, self-discovery, and protecting your peace

Trust, trauma, and responsibility in storytelling

Future speaking engagements and finding purpose

Connect with Tyler Martin:

Street Tales Network: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com

Street Tales: Volume One (book): Amazon / Barnes& Noble

Connect with Doug White & Tell This Story:

Tell This Story podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0C4wNoBzyn8e8HwXqdEp7W

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tell_This_Story

Book – Hiding in Plain Sight:

Website: https://www.dougwhiteofficial.com