In this powerful Season 1 finale of Duty Beyond Duty, the mic flips.

Josiah Guzman returns as host, sitting down with his father, Manny Guzman, to reflect on the journey of building Duty Beyond Duty from the ground up. Together, they look back on the stories that shaped Season 1—veterans, first responders, athletes, creatives, community leaders, and everyday heroes who shared their truth beyond the uniform.

Manny opens up about the purpose behind the podcast, the emotional weight of the conversations, the lessons learned from each guest, and what it meant to create a platform rooted in service, healing, culture, and legacy. Josiah brings a new perspective—asking real, thoughtful questions about growth, impact, and what it’s like to watch a mission turn into a movement.

This finale isn’t just a recap—it’s a reflection on why these stories matter, how Duty Beyond Duty has evolved, and where the journey is headed next.

🎧 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The origin and vision of Duty Beyond Duty

• Memorable moments and lessons from Season 1 guests

• A father-and-son conversation about legacy and purpose

• The future of the podcast and what’s coming in Season 2

Thank you to every guest, listener, and supporter who made Season 1 possible.
This is more than a podcast—it’s a mission.

Duty Beyond Duty. The story doesn’t end when the shift does.

In this deeply personal and emotional episode of Duty Beyond Duty, host Manny Guzman sits down with his wife, Jessica Guzman, for an honest conversation about resilience, love, and the unseen strength behind service.

Jessica shares her journey as a wife, mother, and the backbone of a family shaped by military service, law enforcement, and profound loss. From navigating grief and uncertainty to holding a family together through the demands of duty, she opens up about the sacrifices made by spouses and families who serve alongside their loved ones — often in silence.

Together, Manny and Jessica discuss:

• The real-life impact of military and law enforcement careers on families

• Motherhood, partnership, and perseverance through life’s hardest moments

• Grief, healing, and faith as pillars of strength

• What it truly means to live a life of service beyond the uniform

This episode honors the voices that are rarely heard — the spouses who stand firm, love unconditionally, and carry the weight of service at home.

A powerful conversation about family, resilience, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when life tests you the most.

🎧 This is Duty Beyond Duty — where the stories behind the badge matter.

In this special episode of Duty Beyond Duty, host Manny Guzman is joined by his son Josiah and his niece Jade to share a powerful and rarely heard perspective—growing up as children of first responders who also served in the U.S. military.

They open up about childhood memories shaped by uniforms, deployments, late nights, and the emotional weight of having parents who protect and serve. From pride and resilience to fear, responsibility, and unspoken sacrifice, Josiah and Jade reflect on how service-oriented households shaped who they are today.

This episode shines a light on the often-overlooked voices of first responder and military kids—the silent strength behind the badge and the uniform.

Because duty doesn’t end at work—it follows you home.

🎖️ For veterans
🚔 For first responders
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families who serve together

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, host Manny Guzman opens up about the battles many never see — the quiet wars fought in the mind and the heart. Manny shares his own journey with PTSD, grief, trauma, and the demons that follow so many veterans and first responders long after the uniform comes off.

This is not a story of weakness — it’s a message of courage.
A reminder that asking for help is strength, not shame.
And a call to all who carry invisible wounds: you are not alone.

Through raw honesty and lived experience, Manny explores:

• The realities of PTSD in military and police life

• How trauma can hide behind a smile and a badge

• Why talking to someone can be the first step toward survival

• The power of community, vulnerability, and brotherhood

• How healing starts with a single conversation

This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled in silence — and for the friends, family, and partners who stand beside them.

Together, we can heal. Together, we can survive.
This is Duty Beyond Duty.

Host Manny Guzman sits down with two of Chicago’s purpose-driven leaders: Sendy Soto, the city’s first Chief Homelessness Officer, and Kevin Barszcz, a U.S. Navy veteran and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs. Together, they discuss equity, housing, veteran advocacy, and the importance of collaborative leadership. Learn how Sendy and Kevin are building a city where dignity, service, and hope intersect — one person at a time.

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In this inspiring episode, host Manny Guzman celebrates the 25th anniversary of Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance with its founder, Maricza Valentín.
Together, they discuss the academy’s beginnings, its cultural impact in Chicago, and its youth company Futuro, where Manny’s daughter Alany dances proudly.
They also shine a light on Bags of Hope — Latin Rhythms’ annual outreach project that spreads compassion through the community, proving that the power of rhythm goes far beyond the stage.
💃🏽 A story of movement, legacy, and hope — from the dance floor to the streets of Chicago.

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#LatinRhythms #Salsa #Youth #LRFuturo #Dance #bagsofhope #community

In this powerful episode of Duty Beyond Duty, host Manny Guzman sits down with Elliot Cebollero — a Chicago firefighter, former Cook County Sheriff, and former O’Hare Aviation Security officer. Elliot was a former proud member of Chicago’s police baseball legacy, having played with both Chicago Police Baseball Clubs , The Finest and The Knights before joining the Chicago Fire Department Baseball Team.

From serving his community in law enforcement to stepping into one of the most demanding firefighting careers in the nation, Elliot opens up about the journey that shaped him, the discipline he learned across agencies, and the meaning of representing Puerto Rican heritage in first-responder service.

In this powerful Veterans Day episode, three brothers-in-arms reunite to reflect on service, sacrifice, and lifelong friendship. Host Manny Guzman, a 7-year U.S. Army veteran and 23-year Chicago Police Sergeant, sits down with Jose “Berty” Pacheco, a 9-year U.S. Army veteran and Department of Defense contractor, and Jose “Papito” Hernandez, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 26 years of service, now with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).

Together, they share heartfelt stories of how they met in the Army, the bond that carried them through decades of service, and what Veterans Day truly means to them. This conversation celebrates honor, resilience, and the unbreakable brotherhood that never fades—because duty, once taken, lasts for life.

🎧 Duty Beyond Duty Podcast — honoring those who serve beyond the uniform.