May Live Cast Episode 1 Josh Hetzler "Florian"

May Live Cast Episode 1 Josh Hetzler "Florian"

From The Bobby Couto Show by Bobby Couto

May 25, 2026 · 2h 42m

About this episode

The episode features Josh Hetzler, a firefighter and musician, discussing his journey from public service to a thriving hip-hop career.

🎙️ May Live Cast: Episode 1 — From the Firehouse to the Mic with Josh Hetzler ("Florian") 🚒🔥 👋 Episode Summary: In the kickoff to our May Live Cast line-up, we sit down with a true Renaissance man of the South Coast: Josh Hetzler, known in the music world as Florian . 🎵 Hosted by Bobby Couto alongside co-host David Sousa , and with Jody Jo running the boards keeping the energy flawless, this episode dives deep into a life defined by service, family, and creative passion. 🎚️✨ Josh opens up about what it was like growing up right here in Fall River—an upbringing that shaped his journey from serving on the local school committee to spending the last 14 years on the line as a dedicated Fall River firefighter. 🧑‍🚒 But public service is only part of the story. Josh pulls back the curtain on his life as a father of eight 👦👧👶 and how he channels his personal experiences, human connection, and a message of unity into a thriving hip-hop career. Taking his artist name from St. Florian—the patron saint of firefighters—he bridges the gap between the firehouse and the recording studio with absolute authenticity. 🎤🎧 Plus, we break up the talk by spinning two of his hit…

People in this episode

Host: Bobby Couto

Guest: Josh Hetzler

Topics covered

  • public service
  • music career
  • family life
  • firefighting
  • community
  • personal experiences

Keywords

  • Josh Hetzler
  • Florian
  • Fall River
  • firefighter
  • hip-hop
  • public service
  • family
  • music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: School Committee

Places: Fall River

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