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The Size Up with Robert “Pip” Piparo

Robert “Pip” Piparo

Hosted by Robert “Pip” Piparo, The Size Up is a podcast dedicated to health, wellness, and lifestyle—off the job. With more than 30 years in emergency services, Pip has learned that your ability to serve others starts with how you take care of yourself. Each episode explores the personal side of the job, highlighting conversations with guests from all walks of life who share a passion for living well, staying grounded, and finding balance beyond the firehouse. From mental health to fitness, family

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01:05:04

The Size Up Ep 21. Shorts or Jorts

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2025/08/30

This week Pip is joined by Mallory from Born Primitive for episode 21 . Pip was fortunate enough to meet Mal close to 10 years ago when BP was in its humble beginnings. Mallory and her team have grown exponentially over that time period. Becoming a force to reckoned with in the apparel space.Pip and Mal talk about fashion, athleisure wear and most importantly, JORTS. If you don’t know what they are, well listen in to learn about this amazing piece of apparel. Mallory talks about BP humble roots,

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The Size Up Episode 23. Defining Success.

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2025/08/30

Episode 23 is sort of a part 2 interview. Pip and Jeremy just finished recording an episode of National Fire Radio with the guys from Vanguard Safety Wear. Then Jeremy and Pip switch seats and jump right into an episode of The Size Up.This group talks about business, friendship, hard work and dedication. Each of them has a different perspective on life, but somehow they are all saying the same thing. Pip also takes a stab at The Size Up 10 with all four of these guys. Some of their answers

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01:23:02

The Size Up Episode 27. Why Suffer Alone

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2025/08/30

IG: @sufferwithfriendsWebsite: https://sufferwithfriends.com/Trigger warning: This podcast discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 This week's episode features Jess, from the IG page @sufferwithfriends. Pip and Jess met in the fitness world a few years back and they have both been following each other's journeys since then. Jess was able to use

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01:16:07

The Size Up Episode 29. Evolving - Brian Soller

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2025/08/30

@chiefsoller @professional.brotherhoodAre you constantly evolving?? For episode 29 Pip sits down with friend and fellow podcaster Brian Soller (Pip finally pronounces his name right). The two friends talk about their growth as firefighters, and friends. The topics vary, but the conversation overall stays the same.How are you evolving and what are you doing in your life to make yourself better. There’s definitely a part 2 for these two down the line. Listen carefully as these two east coast guys chat

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01:14:59

The Size Up Episode 15: Collaboration Over...

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2025/08/27

@foodonthestovedcSecond generation Washington DC firefighter Jonathan Tate wanted to give back to the fire service. As a child he saw the impact his father was able to make not only on the job, but on the community he grew up in. Food is a cultural staple within the fire service. Jonathan saw a need to educate firefighters on the importance of healthy eating. Starting the not for profit Food on the Stove as a passion project within his department.Pip and Jonathan talk about his life, healthy eating,

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01:04:40

The Size Up Episode 7: Oliver Stark

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2025/08/27

On this episode of The Size Up, Pip is joined by Rob Ridley from National Fire Radio. They welcome actor Oliver Stark, from the Fox Drama 9-1-1. Oliver plays firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley on the show, which is now going into the 4th season. Pip and Oliver met just over a year ago, when Pip learned of Oliver's support for 5-5-5 Fitness. The guys spend some time talking about how the actors on the show, first priority is to portray emergency responders as regular people who choose to do a difficult

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01:25:41

The Size Up Episode 9: Ted Lasso Part 1 with Kim...

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2025/08/27

This week Pip welcomes his friend Kim McIntyre. Kim is the operations manager for Street Parking, an online fitness community.Pip and Kim take a deep dive into one of their favorite shows, Apple Tv's Ted Lasso. Yes the 10 episode instant classic born out of 2 NBC sports ads about an American Football coach becoming a Premier League Football coach.Pip and Kim talk about Ted's positive attitude, his relationships, his "coaching" and how all of these lessons can relate to each and everyone out

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01:12:07

The Size Up Ep13: The Perpetual Student w/ James...

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2025/08/27

With 756 podcast’s under his belt, James Geering is what we may describe as a serious podcaster. Pip was stoked to be able to interview him, being that Pip has been a guest on the Behind the Shield Podcast , not once, not twice, but three times.James and Pip spend their time talking about the vast array of guests he has had the privilege of interviewing and learning from. Hence the title of this episode , The Perpetual Student. James speaks of his goals for himself, the podcast and his listeners. As

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01:00:37

The Size Up Episode 14: Check Your Equipment, ft...

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2025/08/27

Episode 14 of The Size Up by National Fire Radio was sponsored by Mercedes Textiles. They want to know, just how often you CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT. Now, being a hose manufacturer , you may think they mean the equipment on your apparatus, but they aren’t talking about that equipment. They me YOUR EQUIPMENT.April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and Mercedes has partnered with the not for profit DETECT TOGETHER.Be sure to check out our guests on social media:Jason Patton @firedepartmentchronicles

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01:11:33

The Size Up Episode 12. Consistently Savage With...

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2025/08/27

Are you Consistently Savage? Sarah Ray aka The Shrinking Savage is living proof that you can be. Pip and Sarah talk about her weight loss journey, which began when she put being a volunteer firefighter on a temporary hold.Sarah talks about how consistently being consistent with her healthy habits keeps her on track and moving forward. What started as an online journal of her journey for herself has grown into something much much more. Sarah’s IG and Tick Toc page has become a source of inspiration

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01:13:18

The Size Up Episode 5: Syn Martinez from Afrobrutality

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2025/08/27

In Episode 5 of The Size Up Pip welcomes Syn Martinez from Afrobrutality. Syn has been a mainstay in the Fitness community for over 10 years. His company, Afrobrutality has consistently posted their brand of positivity through social media messaging. Pip and Syn talk about business, staying consistent, staying positive and how providing value to the end user is what both business and life is all about. .Thanks for watching!Head to www.nationalfireradio.com to pick up some of our latest

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01:22:01

The Size Up Episode 8: Mrs. Pip

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2025/08/27

No better way to explain my absence, then to interview the person I have spent the most time with these past 6 months or so. This episode I welcome my wife, Mrs. Pip(Tracey). 14 years of marriage has been an interesting ride for both of us, with the last 6 months truly being a test. We talk fairly candidly about our life together, how opposites do more than attract and how not chasing the "perfect" marriage has worked well for us.Thanks for watching!Head to www.nationalfireradio.com to pick up some

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01:18:46

The Size Up Episode 11. The Reboot

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2025/08/27

Welcome Back!!!! After a longer than expected hiatus, The Size Up by National Fire Radio is returning to the podcast world. Pip decided to start the reboot just like he started the original. Jeremy, from National Fire Radio joins Pip for this week's chat. And boy does he chat, and chat and chat.Jeremy, From National Fire Radio breaks down a bit about his past 5 years and our plan for this podcast. Then we just start to have one of our normal conversations, which as we hang up, we always say, we

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01:12:39

The Size Up Episode 20. Survivable Space

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2025/08/27

Dallas Cooper @thedallascooper Keri Lawson @kerrij23 Rob Ridley @fairview39 Let’s work together to create a “Survivable Space” within the fire service. We all talk about creating a survivable space for victims in burning buildings, but this is The Size Up, so the Survivable Space here is not what you may think. June is Pride month and we brought back two past guests Dallas and Keri to talk about their experience within the fire service. Rob Ridley from National Fire Radio joins Pip this week

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The Size Up Episode 16 YOLO! With Levi Sandoval

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2025/08/27

YOLO, You Only Live Once is the motto of this week's guest. Firefighter/EMT, model, Calendar Stud, Game Show Star and good friend Levi Sandoval.Levi and Pip chat about fitness, fame and how hard work and his YOLO attitude landed him a major modeling deal with the Indian Motorcycle company. Levi has also been featured in and on the cover of the Colorado Firefighter calendar. He explains how working with that organization allowed him to give back and realize that he might be able to chase a dream he

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02:20:23

The Size Up Episode 6: 555 Fitness

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2025/08/27

Episode 6 of The Size Up is a wild ride. Pip invited a large portion of his 555 Fitness Team to join him for a conversation about how and why the volunteer with 555 Fitness . We were all supposed to be together , spreading our mission at FDIC 2020 in Indianapolis. This was the best we could do, and it doesn't disappoint. A few good friends even pop in and share their stories as well. The overwhelming theme of this episode is We Over Me , with a lot of humor and jokes along the way. After all, what

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01:52:28

The Size Up Episode 10: Ted Lasso and Fire Service...

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2025/08/27

Ted Lasso, take 2. Pip invites two of his best friends to continue the conversation about lessons learned from the APPLE TV show Ted Lasso. Rob and Wells are both Fire Captains and share several different opinions about being leaders in the fire service.Thanks for watching!Head to www.nationalfireradio.com to pick up some of our latest merchandiseCheck us out on Facebook and Instagram, Spotify and more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalfireradio/Instagram: @National_Fire_RadioTwitter:

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The Size Up Episode 17: We Are SuperFit

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2025/08/27

Their positivity is infectious. Kyla and Ty from @we_are_superfit are an unstoppable mother-son team out to prove that the words “can’t do” just don’t exist. Tyson was born with down syndrome, but he hasn’t let his disability keep him from leading a healthy lifestyle.Kyla talks about the different challenges of being a special needs parent, but spends more time talking about the rewards of being a special needs parent. Her passion for health and wellness plus Ty’s can-do attitude lead them to start

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01:08:05

The Size Up Episode 19: Jeremy Sanders ...

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2025/08/27

@crew1stcultureLeave it better than you found it has been the main tenet of crew 1st cultures mission since day one. Jeremy and Pip’s friendship started several years ago. This week's episode includes topics concerning, family, life, balance, leadership and the fire service.Jeremy recently attended The Metro Atlanta Fire Firefighters Conference and took part in the Tactical Resiliency program. He speaks about the importance of the class to all firefighters giving you not just the how it is run, but

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01:06:11

The Size Up Episode 18 @Pelikimproducts Anthropology

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2025/08/27

This week Pip chats it up with Kim Raimon aka @peliKimproducts on the IG. Kim works in the sales division for Pelican, as well as being a volunteer firefighter in her hometown of Ho-Ho-Kus NJ (not the only double hyphen town in the US).Looking to get a degree in Anthropology? This episode is for you then. Pip and Kim talk about all things Pelican, her life as a volunteer firefighter (covering couplings with diapers) as well as her job as a social media sales/marketing up and comer.This episode

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