Best Roland Kirk Podcasts (2024)

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S5E12 - Season Finale and Recap - A Lot On The Line 1:11:20

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Host: Stephanie Chiarello Guests: Amy Lowrey, Aaron Salinas all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twitter. our Insta. Our TikTok. Our Reddit. Our newsletter signup .By Amy Lowrey, Aaron Salinas, Stephanie Chiarello

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Marcos Lares (Retired Tucson Police Communications Dispatcher 91-2022) 3:35:21

8h ago3:35:21

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Send us a Text Message. Marcos began his career in Police Records. While there, he overheard several coworkers chatting about going through the dispatcher training. He became obsessed, studied everything he could get his hands on, and even spent his days off sitting next to dispatchers in Communications to learn their job. He went on the become a 9…

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Jim Kirk (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant) 3:38:39

7d ago3:38:39

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Send us a Text Message. Jim began his career in the late 80's after a rough start at childhood. He said he was wild and, just the old movies, his dad sent him off to boarding school. New Mexico Military straightened out and he believes that is where he had the first inkling to do something exciting while getting to help people. Tune in, enjoy the s…

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Shinedown Heat Things Up with a New Hot Sauce 14:25

24m ago14:25

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Shinedown are known for bringing the heat in their pyro-heavy live performances, and now they’re heating things up in a different way: with a brand new hot sauce. The band is collaborating with Torchbearer Sauces to create Symptom Chipotle Garlic Sauce, a nod to their song “A Symptom of Being Human.” In this new interview, Brent Porche speaks with …

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Anne Rice Interview With A Vampire Writer 15:23

15d ago15:23

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Send us a Text Message. Anne Rice talks about creating Interview With A Vampire from the idea to the book. Raised in a fertile breeding ground for fantasy and horror, Anne Rice , was schooled by the local legends and graveyards of New Orleans. Here she also offers personal insights into how different the New Orleans culture was and how she spent af…

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The Black Crowes Are Reviving Rock n' Roll: An Interview with Pierre Robert 43:33

7d ago43:33

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From looking back on their past volatility to discussing their current studio and stage dynamics, Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes covered it all on 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia. Pierre Robert welcomed the brothers to his studio before they played a sold-out show at The Met on Broad Street that night. Hear and see more at WMMR.com…

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Greg Roland (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept Sergeant, Huachuca City PD) 3:35:02

14d ago3:35:02

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Send us a Text Message. I met Greg way back in 1998! He taught the Economic Crimes classes when I was in the academy. Aside from one other occasion, I don't know that our paths crossed until he arrived at the front door to be my very next victim, and the newest member of The Squad! He started his career as a Reserve, and Dispatcher, in the 80's in …

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Dan Barry (Retired Tucson Police Detective, US Air Force) 2:13:25

25d ago2:13:25

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Send us a Text Message. Dan began his professional life serving his country in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, he felt he needed a change that would challenge him, but in a capacity where he could still serve. He chose law enforcement and began taking classes at a nearby community college before. transferring to Arizona State Universit…

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Paquito D'Rivera Childhood Prodigy to a 74 year old Double Grammy Winner in 2023 9:26

23d ago9:26

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Send us a Text Message. Paquito's story from childhood who followed his virtuoso father into playing and composing Latin, Jazz and Classical. His lifetime of musical partnership and friendships with Chucho Valdes, Dizzy Gillespie, Daniel Ponce, Arturo Sandoval and other musical greats.He pays tribute to bandmates from Irakere, Orquesta Cubana and o…

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Life or Death Decision with Representative Gene Wu 1:08:21

26d ago1:08:21

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello, Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Carolyn Kelleher, Announcer: Amy Lowrey Special Guest: State Rep. Gene Wu Writers: Stephanie C., Amy K., Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Gene Wu on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeneforTexas Gene Wu on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Genef…

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Wayne Shorter's Atlantis Interview The Best Album You Never Heard 12:50

24d ago12:50

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Send us a Text Message. Wayne Shorter took a huge musical and spiritual leap forward with Atlantis, his first recording as a leader after an11 year hiatus. 00:33 He talks about the collaboration and creation with the artists he recorded it with and how it transcended the norms for composition something he was criticized for in music class, 01:19 "Y…

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Vince Neil and Tommy Lee Discuss New Era of Motley Crue with WMMR 8:46

5d ago8:46

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The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band is entering a new era. Vince Neil and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe checked in with Radio Sara on 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia to give us *the dirt* on new music, their current lineup and the band’s upcoming shows at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City. Plus: Vince and Tommy reveal the deep Crüe cut that they miss playing live,…

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Jessica Stoneham (Retired Tucson Police Officer) 3:08:05

28d ago3:08:05

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Send us a Text Message. I was very glad Jessica agreed to be not the show. She spent a majority of her career in the Division that is very near and dear to my heart, Operations Division South! That's where I met her and her husband, Mike. Again, I was fascinated by her path to public service and I enjoyed our conversation. Like many of my guests, J…

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David and Orchid Jones (Retired City of Tucson Communications, PCSO Forensic Technician) 3:11:05

1M ago3:11:05

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Send us a Text Message. It was my honor to host this couple who agreed to be my very first dispatchers on the show. David and Orchid had extraordinary stories that led them to public safety, and the fact they are still together after all these years is pretty exceptional as well. I know you will get a kick out of their stories and what it takes to …

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Greg Bustamante (Retired Drexel Heights Fire, US Marine) 3:12:12

1M ago3:12:12

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Send us a Text Message. Greg Bustamante is a Tucson native, Rincon HS graduate who didn't know what he wanted to do in life, so he joined the toughest branch of the military...The Marines. Once he fulfilled his duty, he came home and began working in local hospitals until he finally realized that he wanted to become a Firefighter/EMT. A brief stint…

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Paul Dietzel Rides again (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 2:24:06

2M ago2:24:06

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Send us a Text Message. All new stories, all new good times...It's Paul Y'all! He's been here before , and much like Joe Knipp, if you listen to the show regularly it tends to remind you of some of your own experiences that you might have forgotten. I'll tell you I appreciate Paul because he is one of my faithful listeners and I know I can count on…

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Nobody Shuts Up and Nobody Listens - Why I Don't Vote with High School Friend Aimee 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello, Announcer: Amy Lowrey Comedians: Linzy Beltran, Grace James Special Guest: Aimee from High School Writers: Stephanie C., Amy K., Shawn Fernando, Joe Green, Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our T…

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Joe Knipp Retired Pima county Sheriff Sergeant, current San Diego PD Motor (I've lost count but think this is episode 5.5???) jk 1:40:30

2M ago1:40:30

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Send us a Text Message. Joe is back and I must say that I'm a bit sad, feeling a sense of loss for the show because he FINALLY ran out of stories to tell! That means I'll have to wait until he retires again to hear his "San Diego Chronicles!" AS always, this episode was fun and I'm happy that I get to share yet one more super cool friend with the b…

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BONUS - Uphoster Says...with Dr. James Henson 36:01

1M ago36:01

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Host: Stephanie Chiarello Guest: Dr. James Henson (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/government/faculty/hensonjr) Show Notes: What are the origins of using the color red for republicans and blue for democrats? Find out here - https://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363762677/the-color-of-politics-how-did-red-and-blue-states-come-to-be. Register to Vote in Texa…

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Timmy Gilder (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, SWAT, Customs, Air Force) 3:23:28

2M ago3:23:28

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Send us a Text Message. Timmy had to come back because there wasn't enough time to cover his career the first time he was in the hot seat... We had a great time, shared a few bourbons and put a nice little bow on his career and episode. Don't miss it, turn it up and enjoy... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or o…

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Chester "Chet" Henderson (Retired Navy Seal) 3:29:08

2M ago3:29:08

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Send us a Text Message. Chet was introduced to me by his wife, Meghan Henderson-Greene, who used to be a Detective at the Tucson Police Department. He's a Canyon Del Oro HS grad, and University of Arizona Grad. He played baseball through his college Sophomore year but decided to step away. He said this was the first time he ever "Quit" anything and…

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S5E9 - Keep Showing Up with State Senator Sarah Eckhardt 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Mitch Mills, Dev Special Guest: Senator Sarah Eckhardt Announcer: Carson Quinn Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege State Senator Sarah Eckhardt - https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=14 all the podcasts. our F…

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Gary Lynch (Retired Tucson Police Lead Police Officer) 3:09:15

3M ago3:09:15

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Send us a Text Message. Gary Lynch worked for the City of Tucson for 37 years, and said he would've kept going had the circumstances worked out. He trained 176 officers in his prolific career. He was much like John Patla, a sincerely nice person, while effectively hunting and arresting bad guys. Many of my guests have mentioned that he trained them…

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Lzzy Hale talks International Women's Day and MMRBQ 2024 21:19

2M ago21:19

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MMRBQ 2024 is on sale NOW! Pierre Robert and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm had a chat live on the air today about the band's return to the MMRBQ stage this September. They talk about Halestorm's earliest connections with WMMR and Philadelphia, as well as their friendships with some of the other artists on the lineup. Lzzy tells a very cool story of how sh…

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S5E8 - It's Elementary School Playground Antics My Dear Watson with Mayor Kirk Watson 1:23:26

2M ago1:23:26

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Paige Burnett Special Guest: Mayor Kirk Watson Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C., Shawn Fernando, Joe Green, Amy K., Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Amplify Austin link: https://www.amplifyatx.org/campaigns/over-the-lege-2024 all the p…

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Timmy Gilder (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, Former US Customs and Air Force Security Police) 2:58:42

3M ago2:58:42

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Send us a Text Message. It's time for me to introduce the newest member of The Squad, the guest for episode 117....drumroll... Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant Tim Gilder! Joining the show at a time when we're sitting at 45,433 all time downloads, I'm excited for you all to hear how he started as Security Police in the USAF, then joined US Customs …

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Ed Roland Collective Soul Interview at Cardboard Classic 03.01.2024 19:45

3M ago19:45

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Ed Roland of Collective Soul stopped by the broadcast booth after the conclusion of the Preston and Steve Cardboard Classic before their set at the Mountainfest Winter Music Festival at Montage Mountain. We world premiered the new song Mothers Love during the interview and they played it that evening. Ed chats about the upcoming double album, it is…

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John Patla (Retired Tucson Police DUI Sergeant) 2:32:37

3M ago2:32:37

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Send us a Text Message. I learned a lot about John this week. I knew him as the DUI Sergeant on the Tucson Police Department and as my Community College Criminal Justice instructor... but I also learned he was going to be drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He happened to be finishing up college and went in as an Officer. His story, his e…

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SPECIAL EPISODE (Mark Bustamante and Joe Knipp, Retired Pima County Sergeants) 3:01:59

3M ago3:01:59

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Send us a Text Message. Santa was very good to me and brought me additional microphones and headphones so I could start inviting more than one guest to be on the show, creating a true Choir Practice environment. Maybe starting off with these two was a little reckless, JK, but in all honesty it was fun and a lot less difficult than this "one man ban…

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Michael Warren (Retired Oro Valley Police Corporal and K9 handler, AZ Department of Corrections) 2:48:35

4M ago2:48:35

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Send us a Text Message. Michael and I met through the podcast Facebook page. His wife, Gayle, works in the Tucson Police Crime lab and specializes in IT Forensics. We start this episode by bragging about and gushing over her and her working dog "Zona." Mike started his career as a Medic in the Army, found an interest in Law Enforcement and worked i…

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S5E7 - Living the American Dream with Rep. Salman Bhojani 1:16:29

4M ago1:16:29

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas, Bryn Wright Special Guest: State Rep. Salman Bhojani Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege https://www.house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=92 https://www.bhojanifort…

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Joe Knipp (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, current San Diego PD Motor Officer) 2:34:39

4M ago2:34:39

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Send us a Text Message. I tried to warn you, he's back with all new stories! This here is a continuation of the career of a man who kept a journal, wrote down the extraordinary and, occasionally, I help him remember a few stories he didn't plan to talk about. I appreciate his willingness to open up, share and spend some quality time with The Squad.…

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Lindsay McCall Long (Gwinnett County, Ga, Paradise Valley, AZ and Tempe, AZ Police Dept) 2:52:52

4M ago2:52:52

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Send us a Text Message. Lindsay started her career with Gwinnett County Georgia in 2004. She worked in the division that made her grow up real fast. With high crime and a heavy call load, she quickly gained experience and proved she could hold her own. After almost five years, she visited Arizona and decided to move West. She joined the Paradise Va…

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Joe Knipp Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept) 3:02:11

4M ago3:02:11

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Send us a Text Message. Hey Squad, each of these Knipp interviews is different with their own crazy stories you don't wanna miss! Tune is, turn it up and let's get this show started!!! Be safe out there, if a buddy is on your mind then reach out and be THAT friend! Love you all, let's go! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.pr…

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Dr. Kevin Gilmartin (Pima County Sheriff's Dept, Author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement) 1:48:43

5M ago1:48:43

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Send us a Text Message. * Description provided by the Dolan Consulting Website, https://www.dolanconsultinggroup.com/instructor/kevin-gilmartin/ DR. KEVIN GILMARTIN Attorney Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement related issues. He is a principal and co-founder of Gilmartin, Harris, and Associates, a behavioral scie…

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Tracy Suitt (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy, Corrections and US Navy) 2:19:53

5M ago2:19:53

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Send us a Text Message. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, who would give you his BB rifle during slow times, it is my honor to host Tracy Suitt. He spent time working as the Public Information Officer, Internal Affairs, he really was a jack of all trades and made friends everywhere he went... Check him out, let me know your favorite stories …

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Sean Payne (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant) 3:44:23

5M ago3:44:23

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Send us a Text Message. Sean began his law enforcement career at the jail in the 1990's. We worked together briefly before he left to become a Deputy in 1997. I joined him a year later and we both enjoyed the San Xavier District as young cops. Later, we'd collaborate again as Internal Affairs investigators for our respective agencies. I'm so happy …

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Branford Marsalis 1988 A Musician and Music Without Borders 13:19

5M ago13:19

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Send us a Text Message. Interview recorded when Branford was in an all star band with Sting , pianist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Omar Hakim and bassist Darryl Jones. He talks about growing up in New Orleans where jazz was not his favorite music but he says being exposed to it was the most important thing. youtube site https://www.youtube.com/playlist?…

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Ron Payette (Retired Tucson Police Officer and Chaplain) 2:42:52

5M ago2:42:52

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Send us a Text Message. I think you are going to find Ron's start with the Tucson Police Department to be very interesting, I know I did! He was one of those officers who had a knack for catching bad guys. Many super cops who I've had the honor of working with looked up to Ron, if that's any indication about his abilities. Again, it is my honor to …

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Barbara Donald Jazz Trumpeter Bandleader and Pioneer 4:20

5M ago4:20

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Send us a Text Message. Interview conducted 44 years ago in SF---00:00 Despite playing with DexterGordon, John Coltrane, Roland Kirk and Sonny Simmons still unknown.00:48 Interview begins--why more women don't pick the instrument up and obstacles when they do. 01:59 Playing an instrument is a gift it has nothing to do with who or what you are 02:53…

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Jon Hendricks Gets Wynton Marsalis To Put Down His Horn and Start Scat Singing 4:31

5M ago4:31

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Send us a Text Message. In 1997 Clark Terry was originally scheduled to perform on live and on record with Jon Hendricks. When Clark Terry was too ill to perform Wynton offered his services. 01:17 When Jon said I can't pay you near your kind of money. Wynton said, "Mr Hendricks do me a favor..when we talk.. NEVER mention money to me. It'll be my pl…

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Dave Stone (Retired Tucson Police Officer) 1:38:40

6M ago1:38:40

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Send us a Text Message. Dave and I worked together in the Special Investigations Section, buying and selling stolen property, drugs and whatever else to catch bad guys. He had a great career and continues to serve the First Responder community as the Executive Director of AZCOPS. He's a great family man, cop and overall human being. I'm so glad he …

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Pierre and Rock Hall of Famer Dolly Parton 12:30

6M ago12:30

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Pierre Robert recently had a chance to chat with the amazing Dolly Parton. She has done so much in her fantastic career; just this past year Dolly put out a book, a rock album, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She at first declined the induction but after some persuasion she accepted and wanted to put out a rock album to make s…

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S5E6 - Did I Write That? With Journalist John Moritz 1:20:59

6M ago1:20:59

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas Hayato DeSouza Special Guest: Journalist John Moritz Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twit…

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Gary Youngling (Retired Fairfax Co Master Policeman, Author) 2:02:07

6M ago2:02:07

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Send us a Text Message. Gary was kind enough to be my guinea pig as my very first interview two years ago. At the time, he had published his first book and now has his second book available (See the link below). He's retired from Fairfax Co, VA, started his own security consulting business, trained new police officers at the Haitian National Police…

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Jason Rockwell (Retired Pima County EOD Sergeant) 3:15:25

6M ago3:15:25

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Send us a Text Message. Jason joined the Pima County Sheriff's Department as I was leaving for the bright lights of the city! He spent 23 years serving the community as a Deputy, SWAT operator and EOD technician. Now, in retirement, he travels the world teaching people how to blow things up, has a big smile on his face and a gleam in his eye! Retir…

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Barb Harris (Retired Marana Police Deputy Chief, Pima Community College, Tucson Police, ISP) 3:24:57

6M ago3:24:57

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Send us a Text Message. Barb started her professional life as a dispatcher for the Tucson Police department, became a street cop and things took off from there! She promoted to Sergeant but left the department to follow her family to better opportunities. She continued her career as a Deputy Chief in Missouri, then she was an instructor at the Illi…

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Joe Knipp (Retired Pima County Sergeant, Current San Diego PD) 3:36:50

6M ago3:36:50

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Send us a Text Message. WHAT A CHARACTER! Joe definitely has to come back because we only made it through one page, of six, of the notes he brought to chat about. We had a great time, and I know you're going to enjoy getting to know this Marine, Deputy and all around good guy. Turn it up and enjoy... HAPPY THANKSGIVING SQUAD!!!!!!! Come see me on F…

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S5E5 - Stop Buying Their BS with U.S. Senate Candidate Roland Gutierrez 1:16:16

6M ago1:16:16

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Tom Booker, Cameron La Brie Special Guest: Senator Roland Gutierrez Announcer: Janet M. Writers: Stephanie C. Shawn Fernando Joe Green Amy K. Show Notes: Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege Roland Gutierrez for U.S. Senate - https://rolandfortexas.com/ all the podcasts. our FB page our websit…

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Jim Mellen (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant) 2:51:10

7M ago2:51:10

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Send us a Text Message. Jimmy is back, brought a bag of scraps (Scrap book) and a ton of more stories. Turn it up, welcome him back with that warm "Choir Practice Squad Welcome" and please enjoy the show. Remember to text, call or reach out to your friends if they cross your mind. It may make all the difference. Take care and be safe out there! Com…

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