Best Dan McCollum Podcasts (2024)

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 74; AMERICA UNDER SIEGE WITH KASH PATEL 38:17

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Join us for this eyeopening interview with former Director of Intelligence for the United States, and Secretary of Defense Chief of Staff KASH PATEL. Kash talks about the state of America today regarding the never ending crime problem, the open border policy that is now at a crisis level, to where we are with the education of our children. These to…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 73, "INTO DARKNESS" WITH DR. KATHERINE RAMSLAND AND TRACY ULLMAN 58:08

7d ago58:08

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On this exciting, but chilling episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we dive into the darkness of three notorious serial killers with two of the best at analyzing the minds of evil, Dr. Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman. This was a fascinating interview of two best selling authors of "The Serial Killer's Apprentice." During this heart stopping show we discuss…

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Episode 4- Equinox 1:03:49

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On this week's episode, the Lads, joined by the effervescent Theo, descend into Asmodeus' diabolical lair (Southern California with an orange filter) as they discuss the 1970 horror cult classic, Equinox. Known as the film that inspired the Evil Dead and spawned countless Claymation imitators. Equinox stars Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Bon…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 72; SECRETS IN THE SHADOWS WITH SHERRI ALLSUP 51:56

27d ago51:56

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Sometimes hard, uncomfortable conversations need to take place to get everyones attention, and to bring awareness to a nightmare. On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we interview Sherrie Allsup, the survivor of childhood sexual assault at the hands of her own father. Hear directly from Sherrie about the lifelong trauma, living in the shadows of fear, …

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 71, "LITTLE ANGEL"; THE STORY OF HARMONY MONTGOMERY 53:22

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The story of 5 year old Harmony Montgomery is heartbreaking and tragic, but one we felt had to be told. This Little Angel was taken to young by a monster who had nothing but evil in his dark heart. On this episode you will hear from the Chief of the Manchester New Hampshire Police Department, Allen Aldenberg. Chief Aldenberg will take us through th…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 70 THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF PIETRO ORLANDI 43:52

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THE VATICAN GIRL: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EMANUELA ORLANDI On June 22, 1983, the Orlandi family realized that Emanuela did not return home from her music lesson. That set in motion a nightmare that has lasted over 40 years for this family, especially for her brother Pietro. The Orlandi family lived in Vatican City for decades, and loved the life there…

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 69; COLD CASE SECRETS WITH SHERYL MCCOLLUM 58:20

2M ago58:20

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Throughout her amazing career, Sheryl McCollum has investigated it all, and she shares those cases with us on this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS. We will go through the cases that naw at her, get her going, makes her sad, and drive her to get the bad guys off the street so we can live safe. This interview shows the hard work that goes into these …

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 68; CONFRONTING EVIL WITH KAREN CONTI 40:18

2M ago40:18

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"HOW DO YOU DEFEND A MONSTER?" In this exciting episode of GOLD SHIELDS, attorney Karen Conti takes us on a ride that started with a drive into work, to then suddenly defending the most notorious serial killer in history, John Wayne Gacy. Karen's account of "The Call" and then coming face to face with Gacy was nothing short of chilling. This show w…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 67; CRAIG SAWYER AND THE DARK FORCES BEHIND CHILD TRAFFICKING 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 66; UNSTOPPABLE FORCE; THE STORY OF JASON REDMAN 47:53

2M ago47:53

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 65; THE EMERALD WINGS OF IRISH ANGEL WITH AMANDA COLEMAN 58:05

3M ago58:05

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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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Episode 3- Nightmare on Elm Street 2 1:14:27

3M ago1:14:27

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"It's not subtext... it's just text"- Marcus On this week's episode, the Lads are once again joined by Aiden and Theo as they chat about the first of many Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, Freddy's Revenge. A film whose gay subtext was obvious to everyone but the screenwriter and the studio. And now has found it's mark as a LGBTQ horror cult classic…

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 64; "AGAINST ALL ODDS" THE STORY OF NICK LAVERY 56:28

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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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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 63; COVER UP: LIES AND BETRAYAL 46:29

3M ago46:29

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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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Episode 2- Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (w// Aiden & Theo) 1:45:17

3M ago1:45:17

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On this week's episode, the lads welcome Aiden and Theo onto the show to chat about the often unfairly maligned Blair Witch sequel, Book of Shadows. A film butchered through inordinate reshoots and edits ordered by a studio who had no idea what they were doing. Book of Shadows stars Jeffrey Donovan, Kim Director, Tristine Skyler, Stephen Turner, an…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 62; PROTECTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 57:52

3M ago57:52

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 61 CAUGHT: THE WORLD'S MOST WANTED TERRORIST 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

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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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Episode 1- Halloween III: Season of the Witch 1:12:56

4M ago1:12:56

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On the season 3 premiere of Esoteric Order of Film, Dan demands that the lads revisit the (unfairly?) maligned 1982 cult classic, Halloween III. Also known as the one without Michael Myers, and most remembered for that the iconic family annihilation scene, but there is so much more to this film that meets the eye. Halloween III stars Tom Aitkins, S…

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 60; TEXAS STRONG, BANNING SWEATLAND 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 59; BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR JEREMY LUBERTS 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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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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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 58; THE TRAGIC MISSY BEVERS STORY WITH TRUE CRIME BROADS, CRYSTAL AND RENAE 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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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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GOLD SHIELDS; EPISODE 57; AL CAPONE AND THE CHICAGO MOB WARS 1:19:08

4M ago1:19:08

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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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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 56, "OPERATION UNDERCOVER: GUNS AND DRUGS" WITH LOU VALOZE 1:26:00

5M ago1:26:00

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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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GOLD SHIELDS; EPISODE 55 INFILTRATING THE HELLS ANGELS WITH JAY DOBYNS 1:16:05

5M ago1:16:05

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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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EPISODE 54 "CRIME IN AMERICA" FORMER GOVERNOR ROBERT EHRLICH 1:06:00

5M ago1:06:00

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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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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 53 AMBUSHED IN MEXICO 1:18:24

5M ago1:18:24

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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, EPISODE 52, TRUE CRIME LEGEND APHRODITE JONES 1:10:29

6M ago1:10:29

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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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Episode 23- Silent Night, Deadly Night 1:02:42

6M ago1:02:42

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On the season finale and second ep. of the Xmas-New Year Special, Marcus and Dan look back at the 1984 sleazy Xmas slasher classic, Silent Night, Deadly Night. Diving deep into the moral panic it inspired. Silent Night, Deadly Night stars Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chavin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero and Britt Leach. Written by Michael Hickey. Dir…

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Episode 22- D.O.A 44:48

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On the first episode of our joint Xmas-New Year Special, the Lads run about California with a "walking corpse" as they discuss the 1949 Noir classic, D.O.A. D.O.A. stars Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Laurette Luez and Lynne Bagget. Written by Russel Rouse & Clarence Greene. Directed by Rudolph Mate…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 51; ANDREW “SULLY” SULLIVAN RETIRED U.S. NAVY SEAL AND CEO OF COMMUNITY FIRST PROJECT 1:10:31

6M ago1:10:31

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 50, KEVIN DONALDSON AND MIKE FAILACE HOSTS OF THE SUFFERING PODCAST 1:40:49

7M ago1:40:49

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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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Episode 21- After Hours 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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On the first of our December outings, the Lads catch a cab ride to SoHo as they revel in the insanity of Scorsese's underrated 80s black comedy, After Hours. After Hours stars Griffin Dunne, Roseanna Arquette, Teri Garr, Catherine O'Hara and Linda Fiorentino. Written by Joseph Minion. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Got questions, stories or reviews s…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 49 THE SHOOTING AND SURVIVAL OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICER LINDSAY McCALL LONG 1:54:56

7M ago1:54:56

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 48; THE JFK ASSASSINATION 1:26:40

7M ago1:26:40

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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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Episode 20- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 1:02:42

7M ago1:02:42

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On this week’s episode, the Lads enter the strange town of Holstenwall as they discuss the OG cult classic and “first” horror movie, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the seminal German expressionist masterpiece. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari stars Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher, Lil Dagover and Hans Heinz v. Twardowski. Written by Carl Maye…

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 47; 13 HOURS IN BENGHAZI WITH JOHN ‘TIG’ TIEGEN 2:12:38

7M ago2:12:38

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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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Episode 19- The Barrens 1:00:38

8M ago1:00:38

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On today's episode, Dan fights through the pain as the Lads discuss the terrifying tale of the Jersey Devil, the main antagonist of the underground folk horror movie, The Barrens. The Barrens stars Stephen Moyer, Mia Kirshner, Allie MacDonald, Shawn Ashmore and Peter DaCunha. Written and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. Got questions, stories or re…

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 46; CIA COVERT WARRIOR RIC PRADO 1:11:20

8M ago1:11:20

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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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Episode 18- The Howling 1:26:12

8M ago1:26:12

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On a very special Halloween episode, the Lads travel back to the Summer of 1981, the Season of the Wolf, as they discuss the Werewolf cult classic, The Howling. The Howling stars Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Duggan, Belinda Balaski and Christopher Stone. Written by John Sayles and Terence Winkless. Directed by Joe Dante. Got questions, stori…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 45; JACK THE RIPPER WITH RICHARD JONES 1:04:29

8M ago1:04:29

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 44 REAL LIFE PSYCHOS, JEFFERY DAHMER, SON OF SAM, BTK & HOLLYWOOD PSYCHOS FROM SEVEN AND BASIC INSTINCT DR. SHILOH AND DR. SCOTT 1:12:17

8M ago1:12:17

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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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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 43 JIM DINKINS; THE COLOMBIAN DRUG CARTELS, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, AND THE CAPTURE OF EL CHAPO 1:06:37

8M ago1:06:37

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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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Episode 17- The Omen (1976) 1:19:08

9M ago1:19:08

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On this week’s spooky episode, the Lads, after facing terrible kids Rhoda Penmark and Alice Spages, now must confront the most aberrant child in Cinema history: Damien Thorn. That’s right, we’re taking on The Omen from 1976! The Omen stars Gregory Peck, Harvey Stephen, Billie Whitelaw, David Warner and Lee Remick. Written by David Seltzer. Directed…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 42; FBI BOMB TECHNICIAN BARRY BLACK THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING 1:00:01

9M ago1:00:01

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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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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 41; NAVY SEAL TIM CRUICKSHANK AND THE WAR ON TERROR 1:11:05

9M ago1:11:05

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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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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 40, NYPD SERGEANT AND FOUNDER OF BLUE LIVES MATTER NYC, JOE IMPERATRICE 55:04

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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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Episode 16- Dracula (1958) 1:19:26

9M ago1:19:26

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On today’s episode, the Lads take an ill-advised trip to a strangely British Transylvania as they discuss the Horror of Dracula, the Hammer Horror Classic from 1958. Dracula (1958) stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling and Carol Marsh. Written by Jimmy Sangster. Directed by Terence Fisher.…

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 39, NATIONAL CHAIR OF 9/11 FAMILIES UNITED TERRY STRADA 1:10:40

9M ago1:10:40

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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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GOLD SHIELDS 2ND SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW WITH REPORTER AND AUTHOR LIZ COLLIN AND HER HUSBAND, RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BOB KROLL. 51:26

9M ago51:26

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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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GOLD SHIELDS SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW WITH RETIRED NYPD DETECTIVE LOUIE BALESTRIERI AND OPERATION WASTELAND 1:04:26

9M ago1:04:26

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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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