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The WOR/TH podcast is all about coming back to the heart and the mind of worship. Hosted by Matt Redman, these worship and theology conversations feature guests who all have one thing in common - a passion to fight for the glory of God in our songs and in our services. This podcast is for worship leaders, musicians, pastors - and anyone with a beating heart to pursue deep, biblical, poetic, relevant worship.
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I am running a company and I think 90 percent of advice is garbage. But, I like talking to people about what they think. This is a visceral, comedic and therapeutic exercise on building a #NoCode business...from one founder's POV. ⚡Hosted by startup comedian Jeremy Redman ⚡ “Hard to be boring around Jeremy Redman….he is the one of the hardest working and funniest founders I think I have ever spoken to :)” -Todd Uterstaedt, From Founder to CEO
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GOLD SHIELDS

Tom Smith/Dan Murphy

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GOLD SHIELDS brings you TRUE CRIMES, TRUE STORIES , AND TRUE HEROES all told by the brave men and women who lived through these stories. We show the hard work, and dedication it takes to bring these cases to life, whether in Law Enforcement or the Military, these stories will leave you wanting more. Join us and get a "Back Stage Pass" to the facts of the investigation, and first hand account of the dangerous missions we discuss every week on GOLD SHIELDS.
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Real Ones is a weekly podcast with Jon Bernthal that gives the microphone to some of the most interesting, authentic people living on the front lines of the big issues of our time. From cops to gang members, soldiers and doctors, activists and first responders, you’re going to hear from people who aren’t pushing any agenda other than honest, open dialogue. What transpires is informative, funny, and at times heartbreaking – delivered by people you’ll feel an immediate connection to.
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"WHAT IS EVIL?" When Dan and Tom set this show up with Craig Sawyer we knew that is was going to be a bone chilling interview that would leave an everlasting image with us, and they were right!! As a U.S. Navy SEAL, Craig fought to defend this country, and now he's fighting to defend the defenseless! The child trafficking epidemic in this country i…
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What is an Unstoppable Force? "A person who is so strong and moves any form of resistance in its path" That is JASON REDMAN. Jason tells the true story of his devastating injury in Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 while a member of the U.S Navy SEALsthat left him on deaths doorstep. Hear this heart stopping story of survival, and a willingness to defy the od…
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What is an Angel? An angel is traditionally a spiritual intermediary offering guidance and support, and can also be metaphorically applied to individuals who dedicate themselves to helping others. AMANDA COLEMAN embodies this role, serving as an angelic figure sent to provide assistance and support to those in need, particularly in law enforcement,…
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On this heart stopping Episode of Gold Shields, you will hear the remarkable story of Nick Lavery, a Green Beret Special Forces Operator who faced unimaginable adversity in Afghanistan. Severely wounded in combat, Nick's story is one of sheer determination and resilience. Despite the horrors he endured, his unwavering will to survive stands as a te…
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"WHAT DIFFERENCE, AT THIS POINT, DOES IT MAKE?" That was a famous line stated by a well known politician when describing the deaths of four brave Americans on September 11, 2012, in Benghazi Libya after a terrorist attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Consulate and CIA Annex. Sarah Adams was a CIA Analyst and Targeter who's team was on the ground and figh…
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Would you be able to step in front of a bullet to protect the President? Could you exchange your life for his? These questions are what a Secret Service Agent faces everyday, and that's what our guest this week will talk about. Mark Brandenburg, a 20 year Secret Service Agent, will discuss what goes into protecting the most powerful person in the w…
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Whats it like to capture the most wanted terrorist in the world? How fast is your heart pumping? These questions and many more will be answered during this episode by the man who lived through this intense apprehension, and that's Gregory D. Lee. Gregory was working for the DEA in Pakistan during the time that Ramzi Yousef, a bomb maker for Al-Qaed…
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Banning Sweatland, a Law Enforcement Officer, shares his background and experiences in the field. He emphasizes the importance of training for Law Enforcement and the need for community engagement. Banning also discusses the challenges faced by Law Enforcement Officers, including negative media portrayals. Banning Sweatland discusses the importance…
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Jeremy Luberts, a former investigator, shares the chilling story of the burglary and murders that took place on Elm Street in 2012. The case involved Byron Smith, who shot and killed two teenagers who broke into his home. Jeremy provides insights into his background in law enforcement and the challenges he faced in a small town with limited resourc…
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The TRUE CRIME BROADS, hosted by Crystal and Renae, has teamed up with In this episode, Dan Murphy and Tom Smith interview Crystal and Renee, the hosts of the True Crime Broads podcast, about the murder of Missy Beavers. They discuss the events leading up to the murder, Missy's life and background, and analyze the surveillance video of the perpetra…
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In this episode, Tom and Dan interview Claire White, the Director of Education at the Mob Museum, about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929. They discuss the rise of organized crime during Prohibition, Al Capone's role in the Chicago underworld, and the tensions between rival gangs. They delve into the planning and execution of the …
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On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS hear a riveting journey with a legendary undercover ATF Agent, LOU VALOZE. In this dangerous world of gun violence, Valoze works undercover to halt the chaos. This episode unveils the extraordinary tales of an agent’s determination against the backdrop of firearms mayhem. Join us as Lou Valoze tells us his navigation…
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Jay Dobyns is a retired ATF agent and is featured in this explosive, and riveting Episode 55 of GOLD SHIELDS . This is an intense exploration of Dobyns undercover work infiltrating the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle gang. This show offers a detailed and immersive look into the challenges and risks of an undercover operation, making this a must-s…
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Dan and Tom had the privilege of having Former Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich on the show to give us an inside look into the crime epidemic in America, and what we can do to fix it. His years in Congress, and as Governor gives you the perspective of decisions, policies, and in inflection points that got us into this situation!! This compellin…
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Retired ICE/DHS Supervisory Special Agent VICTOR AVILA joins Dan and Tom on this jaw dropping episode of survival and a pure willingness to live, as can only be told by the man who went through it. In 2011 Victor and his partner, Jaime Zapata, were ambushed in Mexico by a Drug Cartel while on assignment, and tragically Agent Zapata was shot multipl…
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GOLD SHIELDS is proud to start off 2024 with a True Legend as Dan and Tom introduce APHRODITE JONES. Aphrodite has a successful career as an award winning best selling author, an investigative reporter, and a True Crime Icon. Aphrodite joins Dan and tom to talk about some of the most well known True Crime cases in America, such as OJ Simpson, Casey…
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****SEASON FINALE**** During this special show that will conclude the first season, Dan and Tom thank everyone for their overwhelming support of GOLD SHIELDS. On the final episode of Season One, Dan and Tom had the honor and privilege of interviewing Andrew "Sully" Sullivan, a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran, who served 6 years on SEAL TEAM 2, and 11 yrs…
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On this very special show, our two friends, and the hosts of the very popular podcast, The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failace join us on GOLD SHIELDS. Both Kevin and Mike are retired Police Officers from New Jersey, but nothing could have prepared Dan and Tom for the stories we heard from both of these proud men about their separat…
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Sean Penn shares his profound experiences from Ukraine, revealing the stark realities of war and the resilient spirit of its people. Penn and Bernthal delve into a deep conversation about the power of community in the face of adversity, the nuances of acting and documentary filmmaking, and the responsibility artists feel to represent real-life stor…
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On October 29, 2018, while working at the Tempe Police Department in Arizona, Police Officer Lindsay McCall Long was asked to assist in serving a Domestic Violence Order of Protection, something she had done numerous times without incident, but this day would be different. The subject of the Order of Protection opened fire on Lindsay and her partne…
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Three Shots…Four Shots…One Shooter…Two Shooters…Oswald…Zapruder...Castro…Mafia…LBJ Join us on this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS as we remember the 60th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Dan and I welcome Cold Case expert, and host of the popular podcast, Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, along with Retired Secret Service Agen…
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On September 11, 2012, members of Ansar Al-Sharia attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya resulting in the deaths of both United States Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith. In the early morning of September 12, the group launched a mortar attack against a C…
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Dive into the transformative journey of Zack Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts and the Positive Change program. This initiative pairs rescue dogs facing euthanasia with inmates in a comprehensive canine training program. Zack's own tale of sobriety and second chances is mirrored in the experiences of prisoners who, through the program, rehabilitate d…
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“Ric Prado is an American Hero, having served his country loyally for decades in tough places, spying and fighting against our tough enemies” (Cofer Black), “Ric Prado is an American original, a Shadow Warrior whose combat and street skills actually live up to Hollywood’s spy movie fantasies” (Ambassador Henry A. Crumpton) Those are just some of th…
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A mysterious unknown figure began a murderous reign in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London in 1888, and in the end, he had anywhere from 5 to12 victims, and has NEVER BEEN CAUGHT OR IDENTIFIED! On this long awaited episode, Dan and Tom dive into the most mysterious, well known serial killers in history, Jack The Ripper. RICHARD JONES is a leadin…
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On this amazing episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom speak to two of the best Criminal and Clinical Psychologists in their fields, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the Los Angeles area. Shiloh and Scott will take you on an incredible clinical look into the Criminal mind, and how, and why it works the way it does when committing some of the most evil a…
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Join Jon in this episode as he sits down with Travis Ervin, a former US Marine, and Mohammed "Rom" Hamdard, an Afghan interpreter. Dive deep into their incredible journey from the war-torn streets of Afghanistan to the safety of Tennessee. Discover the unbreakable bond of brotherhood formed in the face of adversity and the lengths one will go to sa…
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Jim Dinkins has had an amazing career in Law Enforcement on the Federal level where he was a Special Agent with U.S. Customs, at the Special Agent in Charge office in San Francisco, California. At that time in American’s history, Colombian drug cartels were one of the greatest threats to the nation, and Jim developed an investigative expertise in u…
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Dive deep into an emotional roller-coaster with Jeremy Locke as he recounts his experiences from war zones to the heart-wrenching stories of children in distress. Jeremy is the Founder and Chief of Special Operations for AERIAL RECOVERY, a organization dedicated to aiding in the fight against human and child trafficking. From confronting the harsh …
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**AUDIO RELEASED, VIDEO COMING SOON** On April 19, 1995 in Oklahoma City, a rental truck pulled up to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, and the driver Timothy McVeigh exited the truck and walked away. Moments later, an enormous explosion tore the Murrah building in half killing 168 people, including 19 children. The city was rocked by the expl…
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REMEMBERING 9/11 On this last Episode (41) paying tribute to the memories of 9/11, Dan and Tom are so proud to have the story of the Military response to the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror with TIM CRUICKSHANK. Tim is a Retired 25 Year NAVY SEAL Veteran. Tim served on both coasts , as well as around the world. Tim, in addition to his exceptiona…
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Cody is a former Marine Raider & Scout Sniper who was on the frontlines of the Battle of Fallujah. Cody discusses the concept of "normal" and how it's a societal construct that keeps individuals in a haze, going through the motions of life without truly living. He emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal norms, finding one's voice, …
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REMEMBERING 9/11 On this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were excited to have on the show, a close friend, NYPD SERGEANT JOE IMPERATRICE. Joe has an amazing story of his upbringing with the dream of joining the NYPD, to the impact of the 9/11 attacks on his life, to founding the very successful foundation, Blue Lives Matter NYC. Joe’s …
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REMEMBERING 9/11 On this very special Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have on the show TERRY STRADA. Terry is the National Chair of the 9/11 Families United, and a Warrior for the surviving families of that tragic day of September 11, 2001. This was a very emotional show starting off with the loving memories that Terry explains…
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In this second special episode taken from the GOLD SHIELDS VAULT this weekend, this story will leave you thinking, and quite possibly, speechless. In the summer of 2020 an incident happened in the City of Minneapolis when, while getting arrested George Floyd died which set off a series of violence around this country that lasted the entire summer a…
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This special episode taken from the GOLD SHIELDS VAULT is with Retired NYPD Detective Louis Balestrieri who shares his story of an upbringing with Wise guys, and his journey to Operation Wasteland. Louie Balestrieri was an NYPD Detective during the days of thousands of homicides, general mayhem, violence, crack, and record-breaking robbery numbers.…
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"There's either not enough of me, or there is too much" - Big Shun Jon visits Shreveport to sit down with his longtime friend Big Shun for an intimate and raw conversation about the struggles of karma the power of family, this episode dives deep into the life experiences that have shaped Big Shun. Hear about the moments that have defined him, the l…
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REMEMBERING 9/11 During this special month of September, Dan and Tom wanted to continue the tribute to the victims, survivors, and First Responders of that tragic day by simply telling their story of that day, and the weeks, months, and years that followed. During Episode 38 of GOLD SHIELD, Dan and Tom shared our experience of hearing about the att…
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REMEMBERING 9/11 There have been survivors interviewed on GOLD SHIELDS in the past, but none quite like this!!! WILL JIMENO was a Port Authority Police Officer on September 11, 2001, and headed down to the World Trade Center after the first plane hit the North Tower. When Will arrived he, along with Sergeant John McLoughlin, started assisting in th…
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Join a candid conversation between Jon and the quintessential "real one", David Ayer. From the gritty streets of Los Angeles to the intense sets of "Fury" and "The Tax Collector", discover how Ayer's commitment to authenticity has shaped the careers and lives of many in Hollywood. This episode not only offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making …
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On this incredible, jaw dropping Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing, 15 year Veteran Homicide Detective of the NYPD, Deputy Assistant Director of ATF, and Best Selling Author of the much anticipated novel, “The Deadly Path”, the TRUE story of Operation Fast and Furious, PETE FORCELLI. Dan and Tom always promise the a…
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On this exciting Episode (35) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were so honored to have on the show the Former CounterTerrorism Commander for California Department of Justice, a member of the FBI/JTTF, and Best Selling Author, GARY EDGINGTON. Gary explains the heartwarming relationship and tragic loss of his father, Harold Edgington, in 1979 when he was…
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Join Jon as he dives deep into the life of Mel Chancey, exploring club rivalries, unwritten rules, and the key moments that paved the path toward redemption. From tense confrontations to heartfelt reconciliations, this episode offers a raw and unfiltered look into Mel's journey. Follow Mel on Instagram Learn more about Chancey Fitness ⁠JOIN THE REA…
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On this exciting Episode (34) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the absolute privilege of having on the show, 21 year Retired United States Secret Service Agent, and Best Selling Author, STEPHEN MONTEIRO. Stephen’s talk about his impressive career that consisted of serving on the Intelligence Unit of the Presidential Protective Division, and also be…
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On this Episode (33) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of having on the show, Retired 21 year Veteran of three different Federal Agencies, and now a Best Selling Author, KEN STRANGE. Ken talked about his extraordinary career in those three Federal Agencies and discussed his amazing stories from around the world. His life experiences se…
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Jon sits down with Lou Valoze, a former undercover agent, to explore the thrilling and often morally complex world of undercover work. Lou shares his journey from a directionless young man to a determined DEA agent, driven by the thrill of the game and the desire to take dangerous criminals off the streets. The conversation delves into Lou's experi…
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On this riveting Episode (32) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom talked about one of the most evil serial killers in American History, Jeffery Dahmer, when they interviewed Best Selling author, ROBYN MAHARAJ. Robyn is the Co- author of the book, Grilling Dahmer, "The Interrogation of the Milwaukee Cannibal". Robyn wrote the book from the notes from the c…
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On this Special Episode (31) of our series of Powerful, Successful Women involved in Law Enforcement, Dan and Tom were privileged to have on GOLD SHIELDS, former Deputy Sheriff at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, and presently the Founder of Lady Law Shield Law Firm, BRIDGET TRUXILLO. Bridget’s career is amazing and impressive. Bridg…
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