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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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01:01:37

The Size Up Episode 33. One Extra Step - Mike Coleman

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2025/09/02

TikTok @bluffcitycombatInstagram bluff_city_combat_teamFacebook The Bluff City Combat team Email bluffcitycombat@gmail.comYou can alway go one extra step in life. This week's guest, Mike Coleman is a true example of that statement. Mike is a firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department and one of the founding members of its Firefighter Challenge Team. Pip and Mike chat about the formation of the team, competing and most importantly training. The overwhelming theme of Mike’s story is constantly

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01:11:31

The Size Up Episode 40. Fight Fire, Don't Die

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2025/09/02

Fight Fire Don’t Die. Seems like a simple enough concept, right? So simple, Jake from @districtfire.co even put it on a shirt. This week Pip sits down with the owner, founder, designer, printer and shipping guy from District Fire Co , Jake. A former Air Force Firefighter and skate punk fan. Jake took up drawing after he separated from the Air Force and was looking for something to occupy his mind. Jake talks about his struggle with separation from the service, PTSD and the poly vagal theory. This

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01:04:48

The Size Up Episode 37. NJ Prime - Rob Policht

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2025/09/02

For 2 guys from Jersey, we spend a great deal of time chatting it up about Colorado. Episode 37 features Rob Policht from Flow and Vent. Rob and Pip spend a great deal of time talking about growth. Whether it be their own, in the firehouse, as parents and basically people. The share the knowledge they have gained in the fire world and business world. Relating everyday topics to who they are both trying to live their lives. And of course asking each other that question. What’s Your Size Up?????

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01:28:12

The Size Up Episode 39. Laughs and Lessons - Brett Dugas

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2025/09/02

Episode 39 features Brett Dugas and his girls. Pip slid into his DM’s after his brother-in-law shared one of Brett’s dog videos on IG. Brett has been putting out videos of his two dogs and occasionally his girlfriend for 2 years now. His success is evident by the number of views, comments and likes each video gets. Pip and Brett talk about social media, the fire service, the dogs and even share a cat story or two. This episode is filled with laughs and lessons about life in general. Some that will

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01:04:51

The Size Up Episode 35. Find Your Vehicle - Ricardo...

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2025/09/02

IG: @ricardoalmeidabjj Website: https://ricardoalmeida.com/ No, we aren’t going to talk about what car you should drive in this episode, sorry car enthusiasts. But yet, what you could be doing in life to make yourself better. This week Pip is joined by Professor Ricardo Almeida, the #minipips former Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor. Ricardo talks about his career as a fighter, his profession as a school owner and about being a father. This conversation’s constant theme is that of balance

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01:09:58

The Size Up Episode 42. Back to School - Jeremy King

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2025/09/02

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01:21:11

The Size Up Episode 41: Slow and Steady - Allison Grubbs

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2025/09/02

As the old saying goes, Slow and Steady wins the race. Episode 41’s guest, Allison Grubbs describes herself as just that, Slow and Steady. Recently Allison became only the 2nd woman to complete the GoRuck Selection course. Pip and Allison talk about those grueling 48 hours and just how she became a BAMF (Bad A$$ M$ther F$ucker). But not just in GoRuck, in life as well. Allison's story is that of the silent warrior who doesn't want to quit or give up. Pip and Allison talk about her home schooling,

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01:09:00

The Size Up Episode 36. John Hayowyk - Staying Relevant

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2025/09/02

IG: @beyondthebasicsfiretraining Website: https://www.btbfiretraining.com/ Retiring from anything is a daunting thought. Retiring from an emergency services career is down right petrifying. Today Pip is joined by retired Battalion Chief John Hayowyk. John and Pip chat about a host of topics surrounding his recent retirement, but they all come back to the common theme of Staying Relevant. John has decided to continue his teaching career by traveling the country providing classes at

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01:03:06

The Size Up Episode 34. Sweep The Leg - Tyler Giuliano

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2025/09/02

Sweep The Leg is just a classic movie line, from a movie that came out before Episode 34’s guest was even born. But he got it. Tyler Giuliano joins Pip this week for what can only be described as dynamic conversation about everything and anything. A self described “millennial” , Tyler’s passion for life and the job can only be described as contagious. The topics for this episode range from firefighting, Florida, fatherhood, fitness, and BMX (sorry, ran out of F words). Listening to this will have

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01:08:01

The Size Up Episode 43. Be Consistent - Chris Gilbert

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2025/09/02

Are you consistently consistent?? Episode 43 guest Chris Gilbert tries to live his life by just that motto. A paramedic and fitness coach, Chris dives into his life's passions both on and off the job. Pip and Chris talk about tactical medicine, cold plunging and obstacle course racing. The topic of staying consistent in life keeps coming back up, hence the name of this episode. It will have you asking yourself the question. What’s My Size Up??? Because what you do off the job, matters!!!!

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01:08:30

The Size Up Episode 44. Double Edged Sword - Tyler Evans

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2025/09/02

Ever hear the term Double Edged Sword? Pip’s guest this week, Tyler Evans @the_Citizens_Fireman has. Pip and Tyler spend a lot of time talking about their marriages. Tyler’s wife works in Emergency Services as well. It’s definitely a double edged sword. They also talk about social media, parenting and of course, the fire service. This episode will have you asking yourself the question, What’s My Size Up?? Because what you do off the job, MATTERS!!!!

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01:20:08

The Size Up Episode 32 Aggressively Passionate -...

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2025/09/02

Are you aggressively passionate in everything you do in life. Ofer Lichtman is . Whether it’s with running his business, TraumaPak or sharing his passion for emergency response. Mentorship, operational medicine, leadership and empowerment are all chatted about this week. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss and will have you asking that question. What’s My Size Up???

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01:09:58

The Size Up Episode 31 - "Incremental Growth" with...

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2025/09/02

For episode 31, Pip welcomes Rick Roman. Rick is a firefighter with the FDNY and founding member of the @fdny_crossfit affiliate. So yes, these 2 do talk about Crossfit and much much more. Rick talks about his education and working in the sports performance industry as well as his time on the Crossfit Med Team. Rick recently competed in the World Police and Fire Games. So many great fitness and firefighting nuggets were dropped in this episode that will get you asking yourself the question

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01:14:45

The Size Up Episode 38: Not a Marriage Episode -...

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2025/09/02

Episode 38 is Not a Marriage podcast, even though Pip’s guest is his wife, Tracey Piparo aka Mrs. Pip. Now, that's not to say they don’t talk about marriage, but it’s just not the topic they set out to talk about. It’s hard for two married people to avoid the topic . You can jump back to hear us talk on Episode 8 as well. Today’s main topic is Mrs. Pip’s professional as a palliative care PA. She talks about normalizing death and dying. It’s not exactly a topic most people even know they should learn

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01:14:10

The Size Up Episode 25. Stache Salt

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2025/08/30

Do you have facial hair??? Do you want to grow facial hair??? Do you care about personal grooming??? Do you hold a special disdain for men with facial hair??? Whatever your stance on the matter, this episode is for you.Pip is joined by Griff Coiner, founder of Stache Salt, where they are more than just mustache wax. Griff shares his story of growing up and joining the fire service, then starting Stache Salt out of a basic need of his own and those around him. Just like growing an epic mustache,

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01:08:39

The Size Up Episode 28. Trajectory Not Velocity with...

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2025/08/30

This week Pip sits down to talk with his friend Aaron Hinde, Cofounder and President of Life Aid Beverage Company. You would think this podcast focus is business and healthy beverages, and yes there’s some of that.Pip and Aaron talk about a variety of topics centering on living a better life. Not just by what you are eating and drinking, but what you are consuming. Aaron’s take on things over his close to 48 years of learning can benefit everyone. Aaron also talks about losing his home in a 2020

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01:13:40

The Size Up Episode 30. "Just Be" - Conrad Weaver

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2025/08/30

This week Pip is joined by Conrad Weaver, documentarian and cross country bike rider. Conrad’s recent documentary PTSD911 will be released on Amazon on October 28th. Pip and Conrad talk about the documentary and his coast to coast bike ride to promote it, and first responder wellness.@ptsd911movie https://ptsd911movie.com/

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01:08:18

The Size Up Episode 26. Caffeine and Kindness

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2025/08/30

Randy Director of Brand Relations for Fire Dept Coffee Company and Rockford FFs life is fueled by Caffeine and Kindness. Just not as much Caffeine as both he and Pip used to enjoy.Randy and Pip’s conversation tells both his story and the Fire Dept Coffee Company story as well. The two talk about everything from coffee to marketing to parenting to firefighting. Jason Patton is even mentioned once or twice during the show. Towards the end of the episode Randy lets Pip in on his passion project. The

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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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