THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS is 22-chapter audio book series. An authentic surf story. The ultimate goal is to make the book into a feature length film. The audio series chronicles the life of two childhood friends. Her ambition is to become world champion, and he is trying to find the meaning of life through surfing. Follow a crew of surfers and immerse yourself into their world... The Surfing World. I hope you enjoy the story and one day the film.
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Growing up in the punk/hardcore scene and with a background in proactive police work, gang suppression, homicide investigations, informant development, and training, Brian Sanders has a natural knack for conversation. With guests ranging from musicians, authors, free-thinking first responders, entrepreneurs, reformed extremists, undercover detectives, gang members, drug dealers, and subject matter experts in various fields, Brian Sanders delivers conversations you never knew you wanted to hear.
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Send us a text Erika visits Art in the islands. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS into a Feature Length Film. I'm asking each and every one of the 25 million Surfers and friends of Surfers to make this movie a reality by purchasing the Book, E…
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#68 From Taliban-hating Kabul kid/Tom Clancy reading teenager to surviving 3 IEDs, hundreds of firefights, armed interpreter Jason Essazay (Meyer Defense)
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2:07:49"When 9/11 happened, I was 11 years old..." Jason Essazay tells of growing up in Kabul under the oppression of the Taliban and dreaming of the day when he could dish out some payback. In his early teenage years, he discovered Tom Clancy novels donated by American soldiers and lending groups. Fueled by his hatred for the Taliban and terrorists and h…
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#66 From witnessing his mother's death and abuse to working Fire/EMS/Search and Rescue: "Cardinal SOG"
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#67 Fleeing Los Angeles lockdowns and mask mandates to find freedom in Montana: Singer/Songwriter Bryan McPherson
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52:56In a time when propaganda is omnipresent, the anti-fascist have become the fascist, and cities are resembling a John Carpenter movie, music matters now more than ever. Folk singer/songwriter, Bryan McPherson, shares his experiences growing up in Boston, moving to California, recording albums, and the bizarre era of lockdowns, mask mandates, friends…
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Send us a text Via is offered a multi-million dollar sponsorship, but there are strings attached to the deal. She has to make a decision. To Sell Out... or, To Surf... Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS into a Feature Length Film. I'm asking ea…
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#65 Kabul extraction, saving an interpreter and family from execution, Force Recon, USMC Raider and writer: Russell Worth Parker (Always Faithful: Unshakable Bond Between Marine and Interpreter
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1:17:58Worth Parker is a gifted storyteller, retired USMC MARSOC officer, short-lived prosecutor, hunter, fisherman, and life-long reader. He coauthored, Always Faithful, and has authored numerous articles for NY Times, Garden & Gun Magazine, The Bitter Southerner, Backcountry Journal, Shooting Sportsman Magazine, Salt Magazine, SOFLETE.com, and DieLiving…
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#64 16 time national surfing champion, Bali bombing survivor, weapons warrior: RICK TAKAHASHI (Professional surfer, rifle/pistol practitioner)
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1:27:36Have you ever met a professional surfer who is happy when others win championships? Rick Takahashi has won 16 national surfing championships as well as acquired sponsors in the firearms industry. He talks about his mindset, his surfing career, his history training with rifles and pistols, following his instincts and surviving the 2002 Bali bombing …
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#63 Bands, Racism, Extreme Division in America, Hardcore music movement, and a few tour stories: DAN O'MAHONY (Dan O' Says So Podcast, 411, No For An Answer, Carry Nation, Shiners Club, and more)
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2:00:31This is why I do this show! I've looked forward to this talk for a long time. People can disagree, but we all must make an effort to be tactful, talk, and learn from one another. Enjoy. Feel free to comment.
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Send us a text -Aiko decides that Art has what it takes to surf big waves. She finally shapes Art the Rhino Chaser that he has been yearning for. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS into a Feature Length Film. I'm asking each and every one of th…
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#62 Working gang sources in the Bronx, developing informants in Afghanistan, international kidnaping case: NYPD-JTTF Detective Tom Smith (Cohost of Gold Shields)
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1:11:30For those interested in how America fights crime and terrorism, I give you an incredible guest. NYPD-Joint Terrorism Task Force Detective Tom Smith shares his story of working an international kidnapping case that resulted in him traveling to Afghanistan and working with the military, the FBI, and an intel agency. His specialty in NYPD was flipping…
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#61 Rolling up bin Laden's bodyguards, the kidnapping of journalist Daniel Pearl, and surviving the Karachi bombing: Special Agent Randall Bennett
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1:26:39From his days working an informant in bin Laden's inner circle to the investigation and recovery of kidnapped journalist Daniel Pearl, Special Agent Randall Bennett talks candidly about in actions during these investigations as well as his book, TAKING UP THE SWORD.
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#60 From Secret Service to Shinedown Security Director, Motley Crue, and more: John Guarnieri (Spear Talk, Talk O'Tuesday, Silver Spear Security, Boos, Brews, and BBQ)
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1:07:39The absolute hardest working man in the industry, JOHN GUARNIERI!!!! Former Secret Service agent Current Security Director for Shinedown and Motley Crue Host "Spear Talk Podcast" and cohost of "Talk O Tuesday" with Eric Bass (Shinedown) Cohost of "Boos, Brews, and BBQs" with Ty Sherrell (TX Brew and Barbeque) and Barry Kerch (Shinedown) Spear Talk …
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Send us a text -Art has moved to the islands and looking for a place to live. He meets Aiko who has a room for rent. She is sitting on a picturesque cliff point overlooking the ocean and sanding a fin on her surfboard. Aiko is the Premiere Big Wave shaper on the islands and is from Japan. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/…
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#59 Infiltrating a domestic terrorist cell, disrupting the DNC bombing plot, and getting arrested to protect his cover story: Undercover Detective Matt Pitcher
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1:44:28Befriending a cop-hating domestic terrorist was the beginning of Matt Pitcher's infiltration into a cell operating in the South and along the East Coast. With the Democratic National Convention approaching, Matt was introduced to more members who intended on blowing up the DNC... Matt also infiltrated the mafia, but that's a story for another episo…
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#58 14 Days of fighting the Palisades blaze, firefighter, singer, songwriter, guitarist of TAKEN DAYS: Fire Captain Brent Waterworth
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1:16:11From skate punk to firefighter, Brent Waterworth describes the 14 day ordeal of fighting the Palisades fires, water supplies running out, growing up a skate punk, his former punk bands and his current band, TAKEN DAYS.
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Send us a text -Art is fulfilling his Dream! He's moving to the islands, but dreams don't come without sacrifice. Art has to leave Erika, the person he loves. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS into a Feature Length Film. I'm asking each and ev…
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#57 From capturing Gangster-Terrorists to dodging bullets in a helicopter, wild days in Karachi, Angola, and Columbia: Special Agent/Author Randall Bennett ("Taking Up The Sword")
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56:53What happens when gangsters become terrorists? While serving 25 years in scores of countries, Special Agent Randall Bennett talks about his days getting shot at in Colombia in the 1990s, surviving the impact of Civil War in Angola, and his role in the "Dirty Bomber" terrorism investigation and eventual capture of Jose Padilla, an alleged former Man…
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Send us a text -Art with flowers in hand, pulls up to the dock where Erika is waiting. While having a romantic dinner, Erika has an epiphany about her architectural stylistic vision. Meantime, in another part of the world, Via wins her first pro surf contest! Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the…
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#56 Investigating incest, kidnapping, bio-fuel fraud, and the spread of polygamist cult "The Order" : Docu-Investigators Mat & Tawni Browning (A&E series "Secrets of Polygamy"
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1:00:36Mat and Tawni Browing spent years investigating, infiltrating, and rescuing girls from "The Order," a polygamist cult with hundreds of male members who marry their nieces, half-sisters, aunts, and first cousins in order to keep their blood line pure. "The Order" has been linked to crimes against children, kidnappings, multi-million dollar bio-fuel …
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#55 Over-education, fallacies of racism, MOS beefs, real diversity: Carey Kight (Veteran Made)
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1:01:59Is hating someone in a certain M.O.S. the same mindset as racism? Are college graduates "over educated beyond their intelligence?" We jump into this and a lot more.
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Send us a text -It's On! Longboarders vs. Shortboarders the rivalry continues. Art and Devo paddle out on old longboards from the 60's. Devo is dressed up as if he has come straight out of a western movie. In his best Clint Eastwood impression, he pulls out his toy guns and tells the shortboarders, "THE PARTY'S OVER"! Support the show BUY ME A COFF…
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#54 Internal Affairs: Marlon Marrache LAPD
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#53 Police leadership, culture, and consulting with William Fraas: Code 33
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#52 All things extraterrestrial, pyramids, UAPs, recent hearings, perspectives with "Seabass."
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1:05:24I've known Seabass since I was a small kid, and he tells it like it is. He explains the world of aliens, spacecrafts, portals, pyramids, and a lot more.
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Send us a text - Art and Erika are going out on their first date. At the same time, the surf crew is suffering through a nasty flat spell with no end in sight. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS into a Feature Length Film. I'm asking each and e…
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#51 SHUTDOWN! Mark and Jimmy jump on the mic to talk about their band, NY hardcore scene, positive living, punk rock police officers, and a lot more.
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Send us a text -What's a Surf Movie without a Party Scene! The whole crew is in attendance wishing Via well on the Pro Tour. Devo dreams about moving to New Zealand and opening up a bar called Sheep Shucker's Inn, while Art talks about moving to the The Islands. It's an action-packed party! Full of clowning around, tension between Art and Via, a sc…
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#50 BRIGANDS Co. From mosh pits to movie consultants, more than a clothing company: Punk, Hardcore, Army Ranger, Firefighter, & America's most positive entrepreneur: Dylan Curtis
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Send us a text - Via's lifelong dream and aspiration is to become a professional surfer. This is the contest that will make her dream come true and propel her into becoming a Surfing Icon! It is also a time where Art and Via's paths in life begin to diverge as they struggle to understand each other. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymea…
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Send us a text -Art is bummed that he did not make the Bajan Surf Team when Via did. Joe, in his wise way, explains to Art his bigger purpose as a surfer and to the surf community. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWEEN SURFERS into a Feature Length Film. …
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Send us a text - Art and Via are getting ready for the Dawn Patrol Session and the Waves are Cooking! Via reminisces about when they were younger, and they used to scrape the wax off the used surfboards at the shop. Via hands Art a gift that symbolizes their friendship for his 16th birthday and then they hit the surf! Support the show BUY ME A COFF…
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Send us a text -Art and Via are now 16 years old and going on their first surf trip! The anticipation is off the charts. They are extremely stoked about their adventure and the epic surf they will catch. Do you remember your first surf trip? Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is …
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#49 Metallica's favorite live band, Inspiration for Buffalo Bill (Silence of the Lambs), Learning about "GlamTERA" and Do I Look Like I Golf-DILLIGOLF: Zeke Stout
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#48 Two men disagreeing over AR-15 bans and active shooter solutions. Former 173rd soldier and current frontman for DxFxCx: Sgt Vegan
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1:02:43thedisruptorswithbriansanders.com Not all soldiers think alike. Some want to ban AR-15s. Not all citizens understand the complexities of active shooters and how to combat them in our society. Sgt Vegan and I disagreed on a recent IG post about strategies to address school shooters in America, so we decided we should have a further discussion of ban…
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Send us a text -Art is having an Epic Surfing Dream! It's set in the future and a surfer's fantasy dream come true. The waves are Perfection! Art grabs his rocket propelled surfboard and immediately heads to the lineup. Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal is to make THE BOND BETWE…
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#47 NHL goes punk, Vans Warp Tour stories, THE BRIGGS, THE DEFIANT, perspectives from the pit with singer/songwriter, guitarist: JOEY BRIGGS!
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1:06:04[email protected] Email me with any suggestions for future guests, topics you'd like me to cover, and any feedback about the show.
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Send us a text -Via, Art, and 5 other groms are being challenged by a surfer nicknamed "Tuna" who is 20 years old, tall, and full of muscles. Tuna dares the groms to take him on, as he will smash them like sand crabs and feed them to the sharks! Support the show BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/tbbsurf With your support, the ultimate goal…
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America hates the police? Was Obama a "white president?" Implicit bias training, dispatchers disrespect, and destroying the "Us vs Them" mentality: DREW BREASY!
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1:23:36Violence against officers is on the rise. The media keeps stoking the flames of racism, pushing drama like a bunch of school yard instigators, and DREW BREASY's not going to take it anymore. This has been a long time in the making. Drew talks about the trauma dispatchers experience, the war on cops, the truth about racism, implicit bias, the power …
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Send us a text Chapter 3 of 22 - Best Friends - Art is in the beginning phase of learning how to surf as he spends more time under the water than on top of it. Art meets Via who is the same age as him, 10 years old. She just moved here from South America. They are both trading wipeouts and instantly become best friends. Support the show BUY ME A CO…
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#45 Man of a thousand talents: Stan Lake, award-winning photographer, "Red with Vengeance" lead singer, children's book author, poet, magazine writer, "Hammer Down" documentary creator, and soldier
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1:14:12Ask yourself, "Have I ever met a person who has written several children's books, served in Iraq, sang for a hardcore band, won an award for photography, filmed a documentary, published numerous magazine articles, written a collection of poetry, and can talk for hours about reptiles?" Meet Stan Lake! Enjoy the show and check him out on IG @catching…
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#44 Dropkick Murphys, Street Dogs: Singer, Soldier, Boston Firefighter: Michael McColgan
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1:09:42From his days as a soldier in the US Army to singer of Dropkick Murphys to being a Boston Firefighter, frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time, STREET DOGS, Michael McColgan talks about his sobriety, the power of a positive mindset, tour life, the world of first responders and more. If you haven't heard of STREET DOGS go check them out! @…
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Send us a text Chapter 2 of 22 - First Surfboard -Art walks into Bajan Surfboards where he meets Joe Montgomery, the owner of the surf shop. Joe is one of many proud Black Surfers who originates from the island of Barbados. Art tries to talk his mother into helping him buy a surfboard. Joe shows him a used board that he falls in love with. This is …
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#43 18 years in prison, Nazi skinheads, white power music/indoctrination, redemption, Change Gang Podcast
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1:14:44At the age of 18, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempted murder. While in prison, he was recruited into the Nazi skinhead movement and introduced to the world of race-based hate. Eric Hebert and Brian Sanders talk about Eric's life on the yard, the methods in which inmates are recruited, the meanings of certain acronyms and numbers in…
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#42 Counter-Terrorism Expert, Cop, Author: Gary Edgington talks deadly encounters, the line-of-duty murder of his father, his novel, OUTSIDE THE WIRE, and more.
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1:20:00He's a talker! Gary Edgington has the background in copland most people only read about. FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Deployment to Iraq as a Counter Terrorist expert advisor Like most real hard chargers, Gary, is willing to share his knowledge and experiences so others can learn from them. He opens up about the line-of-duty murder of his father …
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Send us a text Chapter 1 of 22 - BECOMING A SURFER Art, a 10-year-old boy is sitting near the shoreline making a sandcastle when The Surfer walks up beside him. The Surfer gives Art a smile and a nod as he enters the water. Art is mesmerized, as he watches him surf the waves with grace and elegance. This is the day that Art realizes he wants to be …
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#41 From Cartel interceptor, undercover detective, to CHIEF DEPUTY: Matt Thomas "Deputy One Time" This is leadership! (Biography: INTERCEPTORS)
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55:22Great leaders have to be doers and have the actual working knowledge to fight crime and disrupt criminal organizations. The best in the business, Chief Deputy MATT THOMAS (2nd in command) aka "Deputy One Time," is back! His book, INTERCEPTORS, is a must read for any proactive cop, deputy, agent, leader, or supporter out there. Go check him out on I…
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#40 BLUE GRIT WELLNESS/RADIO Eric Tung Doubling down on positive policing, recruiting, and a lot more.
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1:04:33Some time ago, two cats on Instagram started chatting about police work and how to find balance...and now they jump on the mic to talk about real police work, recruiting, the true believers who are graduating police academies and rolling out on patrol. Eric Tung, is the host of Blue Grit Radio, a current police leader, and runs the Blue Grit Wellne…
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#39 WARZONE, SICK OF IT ALL drummer, Boston Paramedic: EK Eric Komst
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1:21:40Did boy band, NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, come from the Boston hardcore scene? Is it possible that punk/hardcore can lead a young adult into becoming a first responder? EK jumps on as an energetic guest telling of his days being a 13 year old drummer in a band called, "Miracle Boy," with then middle -schooler Jordan Knight (yes...that Jordan Knight of N…
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#38 Fatherlessness, Firearms, Recoil Magazine, Police corruption, St Louis gang wars, and NO OTHER CHOICE training: Kevin Dixie, THE REAL NOC
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1:30:54Raised in the war on drugs, Kevin Dixie "The Real NOC," saw first hand the effects of over policing, officer corruption, and the effects of fatherlessness in his city. But he also witnessed the positive effects of engaged officers putting in real work. Civil Rights advocate and firearms coach, KD talks about his days of working law enforcement in S…
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