One Year Anniversary Episode

Celebrate one year of Phantom Fuel. RJ sits down with Chief Hruby — the driving force behind the Spark Cell and the Innovation Team — to talk about how the podcast got started, innovation in the Guard, leadership, and the power of new ideas.
Then we rewind the year: highlights, hard lessons, big wins, and the moments that made Season 1 special.

Throughout the year we had a fun lightning round

RJ runs the five lightning-round questions with all the years guests and we debut this fun section in this episode!!

Catch up fast on what’s been happening across Nebraska and beyond:

• Turkey Trot 5K recap (November drill)

• New State Partnership Program announcement (Republic of the Marshall Islands)

• Training wins, community partnerships, and more

Quick, practical reminders for the season — travel smart, shop safely, check extension cords, keep real trees watered, and take time to breathe.

Over the past months we gave everyone a chance to enter twice each month (one Spotify comment + one anonymous feedback form entry) for a shot at a $50 Amazon gift card. Because the November episode was delayed, we extended the window to include all entries through Nov 20.
We do not reveal the winner here in the show notes. Tune in to this episode to hear the name announced live — you’ve got to listen to find out if you won!

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