Cops and Writers Podcast
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Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcem...
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Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, & Killer Kink With Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer
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Hey everyone! Today, we are going north, way north, to the last frontier, Anchorage, Alaska, with Author and retired Anchorage Po...
How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!
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Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Due to the nature and timing of our topic today, I released this episod...
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)
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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney.
Sé...
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos.
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Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sunday...
I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!
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Welcome everyone to a very special Cops and Writers with my friend Ian Bick. Back in November, I visited Ian at his studio in Con...
NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence With Author, Podcaster, & NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari
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Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donn...
Former California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto-Trying To Solve His Father's Murder.
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Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donn...
From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part Two)
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Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Profess...
From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh.
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Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster...
Combat to Cop. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part 2)
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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Ant...
Following His Own Path. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part One)
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Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast,...
The Clear & Present Danger To The Untied States From Narcoterrorism Stemming From Venezuela & South America (Part Two)
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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy, Chris Feistl, and Wes Ta...
The Clear & Present Danger To The Untied States From Narcoterrorism Stemming From Venezuela & South America (Part One)
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Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Since September, the US Navy has destroyed at least 10 vessels that wer...
Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! With Officer, Entertainer, & Author Duane Michaels! (Part Two)
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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ,...
Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! With Officer, Entertainer, & Author Duane Michaels!
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Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic...
Bonus Episode! Author Spotlight With Editor & Author Coach Lori Puma Interviewing Me!
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Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops And Writers Podcast, where the tables, or mics, are turned. Today on this special Author S...
San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part Two)
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Welcome back for the conclusion of my conversation with retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady.
Brian was born and...
San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part One)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady.
Brian wa...
Cocaine Cowboys To Gangster Eating Alligators, Sgt. Bert 'Maverick' Gonzalez Of The Miami-Dade Police Dept. & The Real Greatest Show On Earth! (Part Two)
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Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Sgt. Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez.
Sergeant Maverick served the South Flor...
Cocaine Cowboys To Gangster Eating Alligators, Sgt. Bert 'Maverick' Gonzalez Of The Miami-Dade Police Dept. & The Real Greatest Show On Earth! (Part One)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez for this special two-part interview t...
Sailing Into Danger! Cruise Line Safety Advocate And Victim Jamie Barnett Exposes Cruise Line Peril And Negligence!
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So, you want to go on a cruise. What could go wrong? After listening or watching today’s episode, you might think twice, for good...
From Deep Undercover Missions To Rescue's On The High Seas Battling Somali Pirates. FBI Special Agent / HRT Operator, And Marine, Rob D'Amico. (Part Two)
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Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Marine, FBI Special Agent, and HRT Operator Rob D’Amico.
Rob D’Amico h...
Author Spotlight! Jodi Burnett, Kathleen Donnelly, & Margaret Mizushima Writing Bestselling Police Thrillers Featuring K9s! (Bonus Episode)
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Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast! This is something I will throw out there to you all once in a while....
From Deep Undercover Missions To Rescue's On The High Seas Battling Somali Pirates. FBI Special Agent / HRT Operator, And Marine, Rob D'Amico. (Part One)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Rob D’Amico for this special two-part interview that will conc...
238 Sisters in Crime & Behind The Badge W/ Milwaukee PD Sgt. Patrick O'Donnell, NYPD Det. Marique Bartoldus, Chicago PD Lt. Richard Rybicki, & Milwaukee Fire Dept. Cpt. Greg Renz
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we have something special for you all. I was approached by the Wisconsin Sist...
237 Latin Gangs Infiltrating America, Blood Routes, And Heroism, With Author & DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor (Part Three)
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There was so much to unpack with Wes about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is...
236 Latin Gangs Infiltrating America, Blood Routes, And Heroism, With Author & DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor (Part Two)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and Retired DEA Agent Wes Tabor.
There was so mu...
235 Latin Gangs Infiltrating America, Blood Routes, And Heroism, With Author & DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor (Part One)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and Retired DEA Agent Wes Tabor.
There was so mu...
234 Clay, Skulls, Bones, and Don't Embarrass the Bureau With FBI Forensic Artist Lisa Bailey. (Part Two)
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Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Forensic Artist Lisa Bailey.
Just a heads up, to...
233 Clay, Skulls, Bones, and Don't Embarrass the Bureau With FBI Forensic Artist Lisa Bailey. (Part One)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and retired FBI Forensic Artist Lisa Bailey for this sp...
232 Author & DEA Special Agent Leo Silva (retired) Takes Us Into The Zeta & Gulf Drug Cartels Reign Of Terror! (Part Two)
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Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Author and Retired DEA Special Agent Léo Silva.
Leo Silva spent over tw...
231 Author & DEA Special Agent Leo Silva (retired) Takes Us Into The Zeta & Gulf Drug Cartels Reign Of Terror! (Part One)
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On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me, Author and Retired DEA Special Agent Léo Silva, for this spec...
230 Kerrie Droban Shows Us How to Survive a Psychopath in Court, In Life, and In “Love.” (Part Two)
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229 Kerrie Droban Shows Us How to Survive a Psychopath in Court, In Life, and In “Love.”
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Have you ever known someone who is a bit off? It could be a boss, co-worker, or your significant other. It c...
228 Gang Wars, Contracts on His Life, and Exile From His Beloved Club, Former Hells Angels Ventura Chapter President George Christie (Part Two).
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Welcome back everyone for the conclusion of my interview with former Ventura Chapter President of the Hells...
227 Gang Wars, Contracts on His Life, and Exile From His Beloved Club, Former Hells Angels Ventura Chapter President George Christie (Part One).
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I wanted to start the show today with a disclaimer. I do not and never have condoned criminal behavior. I wa...
226 Deep Undercover With ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns And Becoming a Full Patched Hells Angel (Part Two).
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Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Professor, bestselling Author, and Retired ATF Special...
225 Deep Undercover With ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns And Becoming a Full Patched Hells Angel (Part One).
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Do I have a treat for all of you! On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Profess...
Bonus Episode! My Interview On The Ireland Crimes and Mysteries Podcast With Nules Ní Chleirigh!
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Welcome, everyone, to a special bonus edition of the Cops and Writers Podcast. A few weeks back, it was my p...
224 Being a DEA Agent in Miami During the 80s and 90s & Later Battling Drug Cartels in Mexico, W/ Author & DEA Special Agent Jaime Forza (Ret) (Part Two)
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Welcome everyone to the conclusion of my special two-episode conversation with Author and Retired DEA Specia...