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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going to the greater Cleveland area to chat with Bestselling Author, Drummer, and former Police Chief Rick Porrello.
Rick’s first career was as a jazz drummer. At the age of 18, he got his first big break when he started touring internationally with Sammy Davis, Jr. Despite a skyrocketing music career, Rick traded his sticks for a badge. What followed was a 33-year career as a police officer in Greater Cleveland, with the last ten of those years as chief of police.
As an organized crime historian, Rick Porrello’s perspective is an intriguing one. He began writing his first book during family research into the murders of his grandfather and three uncles, all of whom, he learned, were mob leaders killed in Prohibition-era violence. The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia quickly became a regional favorite.
His second book caught Hollywood’s eye before it was published. Hollywood snapped up To Kill the Irishman—the War that Crippled the Mafia and turned it into the movie Kill the Irishman, starring Ray Stevenson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Christopher Walken, and Val Kilmer.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation where we talk about everything from being on tour with Sammy Davis Jr, becoming a police officer and eventually becoming the chief of police, researching his family’s organized crime roots, to writing bestselling books that become movies.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
· Playing the drums for Sammy Davis Jr.
· Why Rick became a police officer and his career trajectory.
· How and why, he became a police chief.
· Why are we, as a culture, so fascinated with organized crime?
· Omerta. What it is and what it means in mob culture.
· His father’s pushback when writing the book, “The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia Corn Sugar and Blood.”.
· Elliot Ness and The Untouchables cleaning up police corruption in Cleveland.
· The book, “Kill the Irishman.” The story of Cleveland Mob Boss Danny Greene. Why he wrote this book and how it became a major motion picture.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a female detective in the mean streets of New York City? Today’s guest, Marique Bartoldus, is here to tell us all about it. She’s a retired 20-year veteran of the NYPD and an author!
Marique attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Police Science. Shortly after graduating, she was sworn into the NYPD, and after six months of training in the Police Academy, was assigned to Transit District 20. After a year, she was reassigned to Patrol Borough Queens South's 105th Precinct. She was assigned to multiple units within the Precinct including Patrol, Conditions, SNEU, Anti-Crime, and Field Intelligence, then left the 105th Precinct and became one of the first detectives assigned to the Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad, where she investigated dog fighting and animal cruelty complaints throughout New York City. She returned to the 105th Precinct where she ended her career assigned to the Intelligence Bureau, investigating illegal firearm and narcotics sales and possession. She effected 400 arrests and executed hundreds of search warrants during her distinguished twenty-year career.
Marique recently published Twenty and Out: A Compilation of Chaos Experienced while serving 20 years in the New York City Police Department, and I can’t recommend this book enough.
Please enjoy this entertaining and honest conversation about being a big-city detective, through the eyes of someone who actually did the job.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
· The universal cop slang of Felonious Mopery.
· Her father being an NYPD homicide detective and growing up in a cop house.
· Coming to the NYPD a short time after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
· Working in the subway during a major power blackout.
· Working undercover, posing as a prostitute.
· Her promotion to the rank of detective.
· Being a cop on New Year’s Eve working in Times Square.
· Marique’s author career, including her debut book, Twenty and Out: A Compilation of Chaos Experienced while serving 20 years in the New York City Police Department
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On Today’s show, we will chat with Award-Winning Author, Green Beret, and Former Secret Service Agent Steve Stratton!
Steve joined the Army in 1973 at the age of 19. His first assignment – the White House Communications Agency supporting the President, Vice President and Secretary of State. The next four and a half years included trips to Russia, Africa, South America, the Pacific and all over the US.
The transition to Secret Service was an easy move and Steve’s role changed to that of Technical Security Specialist. Working at the White House when not on travel his more interesting tasks included managing suspicious package incidents, the Carter-Sadat-Begin peace accord meetings, and support for candidates during the 1980 Presidential Campaign.
After a job change to take on a security role with DOE as a contractor, Steve also earned his Green Beret as a member of the National Guard 20th Special Forces. From 1986 until his retirement in 2000 Steve and his teams supported counter-drug missions in the US, Central and South America.
Steve’s contractor career includes programs at the FBI, the Pentagon, Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and US SOF commands.
We also talk about Steve’s newest book, Shadow Sanction.
Please enjoy this amazing conversation with a guy who has been there and has done that. And yes, we do discuss the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and our mess of a withdrawal from Afghanistan.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Protecting President Ford while skiing, when he didn’t know how to ski.
· Why Steve Joined the Army and how his career progressed to Special Forces and earning the Green Beret.
· The difference between Special Forces (Green Berets), Ranger, Ranger Battalion, SEALS, Marine Force Recon, Delta Force, and Air Force PJ’s.
· The biggest misconceptions regarding S.F. you see in movies and books.
· With your experience, what is your opinion on our withdrawal from Afghanistan?
· Steve’s path to becoming a Secret Service Agent.
· Looking at the recent assignation attempt on President Trump, what were the glaring errors? How can they be fixed?
· Steve’s Award-Winning Author career.
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Welcome everybody! On Today’s show we are going to jail with Author and Jail Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Baskin.
Joseph H Baskin is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was Born and raised.
After graduating medical school at The Ohio State University, he completed a surgical internship in Chicago. Seeking a way to stab at patients without the use of a scalpel, he switched to psychiatry, training in The Harvard South Shore Program in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Additional fellowships in the specialties of psychodynamic psychotherapy (Freudian-based without the sofa) and forensic psychiatry (the interface between the law and mental health) followed. His unique background has fostered an ability to work with varied populations, including incarcerated folks both in prison and in jails where the level of mental illness is far greater than the general population.
Dr. Baskin’s newest book, Burning River is his first in the Horror/Supernatural genre.
Please enjoy this super informative conversation where we dig into the minds of criminals and not-so-criminal folks.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Joseph’s beginnings in medicine and how he became a physiatrist in prisons and jails.
· The concept of ‘re-parenting’ and how it helps jail inmates.
· Explaining ‘executive function.’
· PTSD and helping military veterans overcome mental challenges.
· Throwing pills at patients, the overprescribing of psych medications.
· Using de-escalation techniques in the jail/prison setting when dealing with inmates.
· Can people change for the better?
· Dr. Baskin’s wide variety of books and his writing process.
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Welcome everybody! Today’s show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, today's show will have huge value to you!
My guest on the show today is Clay Stafford! This guy has been in the entertainment business since he was 10 years old being discovered as a singer/actor child protégé in rural Appalachia. Did I mention he became a published author at age 10 and started a film production company at age 16?
Clay is an award-winning author, screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He has sold over four million books that are available in 16 languages and has seen his film work distributed internationally in over 14 languages.
Clay is the founder and operator of the acclaimed mystery/thriller writer's conference, Killer Nashville, which I will attend this year from August 22-25. If you’re going to be attending, come say howdy and I will buy you a drink at the open bar
Please enjoy this informative and inspirational conversation with this one-of-a-kind entertainer.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Clay being discovered at age 10 and being a child actor.
· The life, or lack of, of a child actor.
· Being a published author at age 10.
· Having mentors as a young actor, including Alan Alda, and hanging out on the set of MASH.
· The importance of Being a risk taker in the entertainment biz.
· How he sold over four million books and what sells books today.
· Conversations with David Hasselhoff.
· How can we prepare ourselves for a career as a writer?
· Hosting Killer Nashville, who it is for, and how to get the most out of it as an attendee.
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Welcome back everyone to the conclusion of my two-part interview with retired City of Miami Police Lieutenant and Master Dog Trainer Garret Wing.
Garret Wing grew up in a law enforcement family. His father, mother, stepmother, and stepfather were all city of Miami cops. His father and stepmother were K9 officers. It makes sense that Garret entered the police academy at the tender age of nineteen.
Garret was assigned a K9 after only two years on patrol and quickly rose through the ranks of the police department promoting to lieutenant and worked a variety of highly sought-after specialty units.After eighteen and a half years, Garret did something unheard of for most cops in his position. He left the police department and went into business for himself.
Taking this leap of faith and following his passion for training dogs, he founded American Standard Dog Training and DIY K9. He has now devoted his life to training civilian dogs and has turned this passion into a very successful seven-figure business!
Please enjoy this entertaining and informative interview with a true entrepreneur.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
· Police K9s and the difference between patrol, bomb, duel purpose, narcotics, firearm dog, single purpose dog, money dogs, and missing person dogs.
· Training police dogs.
· Pit Bulls and other banned dogs.
· One or two dogs in a home. What’s best for the dog and owner?
· Clickers, treats, regular and premium treats, shock collar or E collar, pincher choker collar. When are these appropriate for training dogs?
· How to stop a dog fight or dog attacking a human?
· What advice would you give someone who wants to be a K9 cop?
· Garret’s huge media presence! How he built it and maintains it?
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Welcome everyone to part one of my two-part interview with retired City of Miami Police Lieutenant and Master Dog Trainer Garret Wing.
Garret Wing grew up in a law enforcement family. His father, mother, stepmother, and stepfather were all city of Miami cops. His father and stepmother were K9 officers. It makes sense that Garret wound up entering the police academy at the tender age of nineteen.
Garret was assigned a K9 after only two years on patrol and quickly rose through the ranks of the police department promoting to lieutenant and worked a variety of highly sought-after specialty units.After eighteen and a half years, Garret did something unheard of for most cops in his position. He left the police department and went into business for himself.
Taking this leap of faith and following his passion for training dogs, he founded American Standard Dog Training and DIY K9. He has now devoted his life to training civilian dogs and has turned this passion into a very successful seven-figure business!
Please enjoy this entertaining and informative interview with a true entrepreneur.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Interviewing his father on his podcast.
· K9’s role in the United States Secret Service.
· Doing the unthinkable, leaving a secure job in the police department after 18 ½ years to pursue his dream job.
· Growing up with a family of cops and police dogs in the house.
· Garret’s career path with the City of Miami Police Department.
· Garret taking his first bite with the sleeve when he was eight years old.
· What it is really like to wear the bite suit and be chased and bitten by a police dog.
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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Welcome everyone to this very special episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast. As most of you listening to my show are cops, first responders, or someone who writes stories about first responders, I thought this episode would be extremely useful to you all. We all have dealt with, or are still dealing with, a high volume of death. Sometimes we don’t deal with it at all. But I guarantee, it will come back to haunt us.
So today on the show I have a very special guest, Dr. BJ Miller.
Dr. Miller was the executive director of San Francisco's Zen Hospice Project from 2011 to 2016. He's the co-author, with Shoshana Berger, of the book "A Beginner's Guide To The End: Practical Advice For Living Life And Facing Death." Dr. Miller is also known for his 2015 TED Talk, "What Really Matters at the End of Life". Miller has been on the teaching faculty at UCSF School of Medicine since 2007.
Dr. Miller is no stranger to death, coming very close to himself by being electrocuted with 11,000 volts that resulted in several months in a burn unit, and eventually losing both legs and his left arm.
Dr. Miller is also the co-founder of Mettle Health, an organization that provides personalized, holistic consultations for any patient or caregiver who needs help navigating the practical, emotional, and existential issues that come with serious illness and disability.
Dr. Miller is one of the most inspirational and knowledgeable persons I have ever spoken to regarding death, and life.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
· Clinton Eastwood quote from the movie, The Outlaw Josey Wales. “Death is easy for us; it’s living that’s tough.”
· My first time hearing Dr. Miller on the Tim Ferriss show back in 2016.
· Experiences with ghosts or the presence of a person after their death.
· The beauty of the mundane of death.
· Dr. Miller’s unexplainable synchronicity with his patients.
· The difference between palliative care, end-of-life care, and hospice.
· When is it time to stop treatment and what do you do when a loved one pushes back against that?
· Visions or conversations with dead relatives? Sebastian Younger’s new book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife on the James Altucher podcast.
· Assisted suicide or assisted dying.
· The role of child life specialists when helping children with death.
· Regrets at the end of life.
The Netflix documentary featuring Dr. Miller, End Game.
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My guest today is a Swiss Army Knife of law enforcement experience.
Mike Roche has over four decades of experience starting as a street cop, detective, and special agent for the ATF and the U.S. Secret Service. Mike also served as an adjunct professor teaching threat Assessments of Physical Structures and Behavioral Threat Assessments of Mass Killers.Mike shares his vast experience with us today and gives us valuable insights into law enforcement, especially his time with the U.S. Secret Service.
In today’s episode we discuss:· How Mike became interested in law enforcement and why he choose to spend the bulk of his career with the U.S. Secret Service.
· What it was really like working a protective detail with U.S. Secret Service.
· How he and other members of the U.S. Secret Service investigated threats against the President of the United States.
· How to identify potential mass killers in the workplace and school.
· The role that the U.S. Secret Service plays in the detection and recovery of counterfeit currency.
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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Welcome back everyone and thank you for joining me for the conclusion of my interview with Bestselling Author, Television Personality, and retired Homicide Detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda.
Joseph Patrick Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career. He solved 356 cases, a closure rate of 92%. He was featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounted stories of cases he solved. Kenda hosts the Discovery+ show, American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda. Lt. Kenda is also a bestselling author with four books under his gun belt.
Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with this crime-fighting legend, Lt. Joe Kenda.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Crime reduction strategies that work.
· A community meeting that turned into a Donnybrook with a woman using her high heels as deadly weapons.
· Going to a victim’s funeral.
· When Joe knew it was time to retire from police work.
· Joe’s second career in television and book writing.
· Best advice for someone thinking about starting a career in law enforcement.
· “They all count, or none of them count.”
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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Today's bonus episode is a rebroadcast of my interview with Special Agent Mark Brandenburg of the United States Secret Service. Due to the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, I thought this interview would shed some light on the job of secret service agent.
Today we are in the Line of Fire with Special Agent Mark Brandenburg of the United States Secret Service.Mark started his career in law enforcement in the Olathe, KS, Police Department (a suburb of Kansas City). He was assigned to patrol, served as an FTO, and was a member of the tactical support unit.
In 2001, Mark was hired by the USSS as a special agent. His second day of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, was 9/11.
Began career in the Chicago Field Office investigating financial crimes
In 2008, Mark moved to Washington, DC, and served 5 1/2 years on the Presidential Protective Division during the Obama administration. During this time was a member of the shift protecting the president and served on the Transportation Section that advances the motorcade routes. Mark drove the presidential limo (The Beast) on many occasions.
From 2017 - 2019, Mark was a supervisory agent on the Vice-Presidential Protective Division during Mike Pence’s tenure.
February 21, 2023, Mark published his first novel, Fence Jumper, which is a humorous political thriller about a suspended USSS agent who discovers the supposedly kidnapped wife of a senator running in the presidential primary.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· The reason Mark joined law enforcement.
· Why Mark joined the United States Secret Service.
· What it was like to be on his second day of training 9/11 to be a special agent with the secret service.
· What was involved in investigating financial crimes?
· What it is really like on the presidential protection detail.
· The importance of staying politically neutral.
· Favorite and not-so-favorite part of being on the presidential protection detail.
· What are the common errors in movies / T.V. regarding the secret service? (To Live and Die in L.A. and In the Line of Fire)
· How much fun is it to drive the presidential limo nicknamed the Beast?
· Mark’s debut novel, Fence Jumper.
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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First things first. I have to thank Sgt. Steve Gould from the Things Police See Podcast for introducing me to today’s special guest.
Today I have a special treat for you, my wonderful listeners. Welcome, and thank you for joining me for part one of my two-part interview with Bestselling Author, Television Personality, and retired Homicide Detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda.Joseph Patrick Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career. He solved 356 cases, a closure rate of 92%. He was featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounted stories of cases he solved. Kenda hosts the Discovery+ show, American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda. Lt. Kenda is also a bestselling author with four books under his gun belt.
Please enjoy part one of my interview with the good lieutenant.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· How Lt. Kenda almost delivered a baby in a tank.
· Lt. Kenda’s beginnings into law enforcement and how he was chosen for the homicide unit.
· Knowing what he knows now, what advise he would give rookie cop Joe Kenda.
· His surprising beginnings as a rookie cop and the ‘training’ he received.
· Using a hand grenade for crowd control.
· The personal toll of investigating 400 homicides and attending 500 autopsies.
· Lt. Kenda’s secrets to a happy marriage.
· Being the voice for the victims with no voice.
· Attending parole hearings for those he put away for life.
· Illegal drugs and their relationship to homicide and other violent crimes.
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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Today’s show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, todays show will have huge value to you! I highly suggest you take notes for this episode.
My guest on the show today is Bestselling Author and Expert Ghostwriter/Ghostpublisher, Joshua Lisec.
Joshua Lisec is a #1 international and Wall Street Journal bestselling ghostwriter who has ghostwritten more than 90 books since 2011 on everything from metabolic health and internet marketing to political tell-alls and current events reporting that have been translated into several languages.
After having multiple novels published by an independent publishing house, Joshua turned his talents to helping others achieve their own literary dreams.
As a leading expert on author voice authenticity, Joshua has helped executives, coaches, inventors, multimillionaire and billionaire entrepreneurs, philanthropists, politicians, and religious leaders find the best way to say what’s on their minds and in their hearts.
The only Certified Ghostwriter (California State University, Long Beach) and Certified Hypnotist (National Guild of Hypnotists), Joshua teaches a masterclass on hypnowriting, a method of ghostwriting that uses the techniques of hypnosis to structure a draft and refine a book.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· How Joshua became a hypnotist, and the life-changing effects hypnosis can have.
· Joshua’s bestselling book, So Good They Call You a Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become the Uncontested Authority in Your Niche.
· How Josh turns bad reviews on their heads and transmutes the lead of hate into the gold of praise.
· The psychology of book covers and how unique, obvious, and simplistic covers sell a book!
· How Joshua started his career in ghostwriting?
· Role of ghost writer and what do you say to someone who says it’s “cheating?”
· How a book can ruin your career.
· Joshua explains how books are a form of hypnosis.
· Common mistakes writers make with their marketing or craft.
· The role and future of Artificial intelligence in book publishing and writing.
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Today on the show we are going to be talking with former Death Investigator Emily Speed about the little known occupation of death investigator. They are the ones who work either in a medical examiner's or coroner’s office that comes out to the scene of a dead body. Their responsibility is to determine the cause and manner of death of a decedent.
Emily Speed is a former career death investigator with over 13 years of experience in the field. She has a master’s degree in forensic science and a specialty in skeletal remains. She has been featured on shows such as Oxygen's "Snapped: Notorious" as well as Investigation Discovery's "Devil in Suburbia". Emily's special interests include forensic anthropology, unidentified cold cases, and training professionals in the field. She is the creator and host of Death Calls Podcast where she talks about her experiences in the field and educates the public on postmortem procedures and forensic investigations.
Please enjoy as Emily unveils the mysteries of death investigations and what the ultimate price you can pay doing that job.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· How Emily found her way into the medical examiner’s office.
· Emily explains what she did at the scene of a dead body and when was it required for her to respond.
· What special equipment did she bring to a call?
· The use of meat thermometers on a dead body.
· Responding to her first call by herself.
· How she dealt with all the trauma she observed.
· How someone would prepare for a career as a death investigator.
· Her popular, Death Calls Podcast!
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Please enjoy my guest spot on the "This Week In Waukesha" radio show with host Don Brown! We chatted about my career with the Milwaukee Police Department and what I have been up to post-retirement, including this podcast and author career.
Note, I come on the show about 20 minutes into the show.
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Welcome everyone to today’s show where I will be chatting with bestselling author and publicist, Deborah Levison. Her bestselling first book, THE CRATE, won seven literary awards. Reviewers described it as "heart-wrenching," "harrowing," "lyrical," and "a brilliant story." Jerusalem Post said: "Exquisite. Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the JACK REACHER Series said, “THE CRATE is an impressive and important piece of work."
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation that takes us to ThrillerFest, her writing, a murder that rocked her family to the core, and her experience as a child of holocaust survivors.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Debbie takes us on a guided tour of ThrillerFest.
· Her award winning and bestselling book, The Crate!
· How she writes with such detail pulling her audience into the experience.
· The heartbreaking family tree story of her youth.
· Growing up as a child of immigrants and not fitting into her new culture.
· The growing antisemitic rhetoric that is gaining steam.
· Her writing process and her newest project.
· The Crime Trio!
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Welcome back everybody to the conclusion of my interview with with non-other than the host of the wildly popular podcast, Things Police See, Sergeant Steve Gould! If you love police stories, you are going to want to listen to my interviews with Steve!
Steve Gould has 17 years in law enforcement. Four years as a natural resource officer and thirteen as a police officer. Currently a sergeant in a small town in western Massachusetts and host of the Things Police See Podcast. Steve has a treasure trove of police stories he has accumulated from almost two hundred interviews with cops from all over the globe.
In today’s episode we discuss:· War stories. Why is there such a fascination with them?
· Steve’s favorite stories from his guests?
· Steve’s format of asking his guests for dramatic, funny, and heartwarming stories.
· Steve’s first “hot call.”
· Steve’s strangest or most bizarre call.
· Steve’s most intense call.
· One of Steve’s most positive/heartwarming story.
· Advice for new cops.
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Welcome everybody to part one of this special two-part episode with none other than the host of the wildly popular podcast, Things Police See, Sergeant Steve Gould! If you love police stories, you are going to want to listen to my interviews with Steve!
Steve Gould has 17 years in law enforcement. Four years as a natural resource officer and thirteen as a police officer. Currently, a sergeant in a small town in western Massachusetts and host of the Things Police See Podcast. Steve has a treasure trove of police stories he has accumulated from almost two hundred interviews with cops from all over the globe.
In today’s episode we discuss:· How Steve got interested in police work.
· Did Steve listen to his Dad?
· Steve’s first job in law enforcement working on a boat.
· How Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and still wound up being a cop.
· How and why Steve started his famous podcast and the popularity that surprised him.
· Did he ever get pushback from bosses or other cops regarding the podcast?
· The benefits of hosting his weekly Things Police See Podcast.
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Today on the show we are going to blend true crime and fiction with Ken Humphrey who was the jury foreman for the longest trial in Wisconsin history (lucky him) who eventually turned his experience into a novel, The Breakfast Jury, that blends fact and fiction during this extraordinary event.
Ken Humphrey is the author of nine novels, consisting of a middle grade trilogy, a pair of teen books, a thriller trilogy titled The Killing Arc and now The Breakfast Jury. This latest novel arose from a month-long trial in which the accused, Mark Jensen was charged with murdering his wife, Julie, by antifreeze poisoning. Ken found out along the way that the true story was hidden within the experiences of twelve strangers thrown together and charged with judging the fate of a man.
Ken also co-hosts the popular Midwest Writers Room Podcast with Wisconsin Writers Association President, Luella Schmidt!
In today’s episode, we discuss:
· The day he got his jury duty summons.
· Deciding the fate of a man accused of 1st Degree Homicide.
· The devastating results of antifreeze on the human body.
· The burden of proof the D.A. had to prove over the four-week trial.
· A killer's defense.
· How Ken became the foreman of the jury.
· How Ken blended his experience from this extraordinary trial into a novel.
· Ken co-hosting the Midwest Writers Room Podcast.
· The Wisconsin Writers Association.
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Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Eric Reynolds.
Eric Reynolds, a former Boynton Beach Florida Police Officer turned health advocate, shares a story of transformation and resilience. He is the son of June Hawkins, a retired Miami-Dade Homicide Sgt. and step-son of Sgt Al Singleton who were both featured in the Netflix series Griselda. Eric's journey took an unexpected turn when he discovered through DNA his half-brother, Dave Stull a fellow police officer in Florida. Dave had been RVing full-time for ten years, inspiring Eric to sell his home, continue homeschooling, and travel the country with his family in a toy hauler.
After being shot in the line of duty, Eric battled PTSD and heart disease, ultimately losing 80 pounds on a ketogenic diet. This transformation motivated him to become a licensed sports nutritionist, personal trainer, and founder of KetoFiveO Sports Nutrition Company. Passionate about holistic health, Eric founded Cops and Campers, a non-profit offering outdoor retreats to help first responders recover from PTSD and chronic health conditions.
In podcast and radio interviews, Eric shares captivating stories from law enforcement, his family journey with his mother June, brother Dave and his personal path through nutrition. His insights into mental health and wellness inspire listeners, while his candid stories of overcoming challenges offer a unique view of police work and the realities of recovery.
Please enjoy the conclusion of this entertaining, sometimes emotionally raw, and inspirational conversation with Eric Reynolds!In today’s episode we discuss:
· The fallout after the shooting, drinking and other issues. How Eric addressed them and what his advice is for anyone who has gone through or might go through a critical incident.
· Did his faith in a higher power get stronger or diminish when he went through a life-or-death situation?
· Keto Five-0, what is this and how did it start?
· Cops and Campers, what is this and how did it start?
· After fifty years, Eric discovers a long-lost-brother!
· Eric’s advice to rookie cops.
Check out Eric's Keto Five0 and his non-profit, Cops and Campers!
Head on over to the Netflix Griselda page.
Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!
Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!
Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.
Please visit the Cops and Writers website.Support the show
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