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Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sal ...
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The WildeBeat

Steve Sergeant for Earth Island Institute

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"The audio journal about getting into the wilderness." For 10 minutes each week, we help you explore and appreciate America's wilderness. Listen to The Wildebeat to explore new places, learn safe and responsible skills, and prepare to get into the wilderness! You don't need to do extreme sports to enjoy nature and being outdoors; anyone can enjoy backcountry activities, such as camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, or s ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe Police promotion and leadership podcast for all officers in the UK and beyond. Particularly focused on those in the ranks of PC, Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. Content most relevant to all forces in England and Wales, Police Scotland, and PSNI, though the leadership content and CPD is transferable further afield. Paid subscribers get exclusive episodes, early content and extra discounts.
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Fantasy/Animation

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Christopher Holliday researches animation history and digital media at King’s College London (UK). Alexander Sergeant is a Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at University of Portsmouth (UK), specialising in the history and theory of fantasy cinema. Each episode, they look in detail at a film or television show, taking listeners on a journey through the intersection between fantasy cinema and the medium of animation.
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Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts

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When Gerald Hayes (Amin Joseph, SNOWFALL) witnesses his teenage son Niles’s (Nile Bullock, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN) brutal beating by police officers, a split-second decision leads him to being barricaded in friend Jayce’s (Steve Harris, THE PRACTICE) nearby restaurant with one of the officers, Sergeant Place (Haley Joel Osment, THE KOMINSKY METHOD). As the situation deteriorates and the press paints Niles as the offender, Gerald fights for justice for his son using the one tool at his ...
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Welcome to Policing in America – a podcast about race and policing: the good, the bad and the ugly. The goal? To have, at times, uncomfortable conversations to spark positive change. Your host is currently the Officer in Charge of a unit that creates, delivers and maintains police training in the largest urban police department on the west coast of America: Sergeant Tom Datro.
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back everybody to the conclusion of my interview with with non-other than the host of the wildly popular podcast, Things Police See, Sergeant Steve Gould! If you love police stories, you are going to want to listen to my interviews with Steve! Steve Gould has 17 years in law enforcement. Four years as a natural resou…
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The latest archive instalment takes Chris and Alex back to January 2020, and their first live episode recorded in front of an audience of animated fantasy fans in attendance at the Fantasy/Animation screening series in collaboration with the Cinema Museum in Kennington, London. Joining the Q&A to discuss The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Lotte Reini…
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Send us a Text Message. First things first. I have to thank Sgt. Steve Gould from the Things Police See Podcast for introducing me to today’s special guest. Today I have a special treat for you, my wonderful listeners. Welcome, and thank you for joining me for part one of my two-part interview with Bestselling Author, Television Personality, and re…
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In this heartfelt episode of Veterans Affairs Plus on 91.5 Jazz and More, host Dave Washington is joined by his family Destiny and Chris, as well as his own stories and reflections. The conversation navigates through personal histories, entrepreneurial aspirations, and career journeys. Destiny discusses her ventures in photography and thoughts on t…
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For this third archive episode, Chris and Alex revisit a real bucket list moment by journeying back to July 2021 and the episode on Treasure Planet (Ron Clements & John Musker, 2002), which featured as its very special guests the film’s directors Ron Clements and John Musker. Faced with a host of technical issues (alongside barely-concealed disbeli…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, todays show will have huge value to you! I highly suggest you take notes for this episode. My guest on the show today is Bestselling Author and Expert Ghostwrite…
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In this episode of Veterans Affairs Plus, host Dave Washington engages in a heartfelt conversation with former Mayor Oscar Goodman and current Mayor Carolyn Goodman of Las Vegas. The Goodmans share personal anecdotes, discuss their significant achievements, and reflect on their journey to the city they have helped shape. From Oscar's colorful tenur…
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Chris and Alex continue their journey back through the Fantasy/Animation podcast with this reminder of an early episode looking at the Disney animated musical Aladdin (Ron Clements & John Musker, 1992), which featured as its special guest Steve Henderson - Editor of the Skwigly Online Animation Magazine and Director of the Manchester Animation Fest…
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Send us a Text Message. Today on the show we are going to be talking with former Death Investigator Emily Speed about the little known occupation of death investigator. They are the ones who work either in a medical examiner's or coroner’s office that comes out to the scene of a dead body. Their responsibility is to determine the cause and manner o…
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In this episode of Veterans Affairs Plus on 91.5, host Dave Washington welcomes community icon Anna Bailey to discuss her extraordinary journey from Brooklyn to Las Vegas. Anna shares vivid memories of her career as a dancer, her impactful business ventures, and her deep-rooted connection to the community alongside her late husband, Dr. William "Bo…
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Send us a Text Message. Please enjoy my guest spot on the "This Week In Waukesha" radio show with host Don Brown! We chatted about my career with the Milwaukee Police Department and what I have been up to post-retirement, including this podcast and author career. Note, I come on the show about 20 minutes into the show. Check out the new Cops and Wr…
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Yes, it's Response Policing Week! Forces, the College, NPCC, and Chief Officers have been giving their warm words. But actions speak louder! So in this FREE episode, I discuss the essence of response policing, recap on yesterday's WeCops discussion, share my own experience, and provide some important leadership lessons to support the great police l…
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On my recent visit to Sussex Police, I asked officers there "What makes a good leader?". In this FREE episode (accessible to subscribers first) I share the findings and the completely new leadership framework I created from the dozens of Post-it notes placed in a jar. I call it the Sussex Leadership Framework (SLF). Read more about it and a visual …
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Chris and Alex kick off the first in a series of episodes that give listeners a chance to revisit and review some earlier podcasts, or perhaps hear one or two instalments they might have missed first time around. For this inaugural delve back into the Fantasy/Animation archive, they look back at their conversation with Professor Richard Dyer (Emeri…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome everyone to today’s show where I will be chatting with bestselling author and publicist, Deborah Levison. Her bestselling first book, THE CRATE, won seven literary awards. Reviewers described it as "heart-wrenching," "harrowing," "lyrical," and "a brilliant story." Jerusalem Post said: "Exquisite. Lee Child, #1 New Y…
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In this heartfelt episode of Veterans Affairs Plus on 91.5 Jazz and More, host Dave Washington pays tribute to the late Jeffrey Walker and celebrates the birthdays of loved ones, highlighting the importance of community and family. Special guest Master Sergeant Brian Stevenson shares his inspirational journey from his service in the United States A…
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The College of Policing recently released a "new" CVF for 2024. But is it really all that different? In this episode, I explain why the College changed things, what the main differences are, and how promotion frameworks have changed over recent decades from the ICF to the PPF and CVF. For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing poli…
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The Fantasy/Animation podcast is soon to break for the summer, but not before a few more episodes to round off the series - this time, it is the “Arabian fantasy” The Thief of Bagdad (Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger & Tim Whelan, 1940) that provides the focus for Episode 142, as Chris and Alex try to make sense of its story and style drawn from the “…
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In this episode of Veterans Affairs Plus on 91.5, jazz and more, host Dave Washington sits down with Steve Smith, assistant manager at Nevada Wellness Center. They discuss Steve's journey from Chicago to Las Vegas, his role at Nevada's first dispensary, and the challenges facing the cannabis industry today. Steve highlights the unique aspects of th…
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The Fantasy/Animation Footnotes reach their half-century as Chris and Alex are once again joined by Dr Eve Benhamou, teaching fellow in Film Studies at the University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3, France to examine the contradictory cultural and political space of postfeminism. A much-debated topic, postfeminism typically pivots on gendered discourses…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome everybody to part one of this special two-part episode with none other than the host of the wildly popular podcast, Things Police See, Sergeant Steve Gould! If you love police stories, you are going to want to listen to my interviews with Steve! Steve Gould has 17 years in law enforcement. Four years as a natural res…
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In this episode of "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, host Dave Washington brings inspiring conversations to the forefront. Deirdre Wilson from the Black Achievement Fund shares exciting updates about their Juneteenth celebration and the organization's ongoing efforts to empower the Black community through economic initiatives. Later, t…
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Episode 141 returns to the contemporary era of Disney Feature Animation with this discussion of the computer-animated musical blockbuster Frozen (Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee, 2013), a fairytale film of female empowerment that is widely credited with ushering in Disney’s Third Golden Age of animated features after the ‘Classic’ Disney period and earli…
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Send us a Text Message. Today on the show we are going to blend true crime and fiction with Ken Humphrey who was the jury foreman for the longest trial in Wisconsin history (lucky him) who eventually turned his experience into a novel, The Breakfast Jury, that blends fact and fiction during this extraordinary event. Ken Humphrey is the author of ni…
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Join host Dave Washington on Veterans Affairs Plus as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with two remarkable guests. First, Vicki Richardson, a renowned artist and owner of Left of Center Art Gallery, shares her inspiring journey from being an art teacher to establishing a pivotal cultural institution in Las Vegas. She discusses her passion for…
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Here's a dedicated episode for Sergeants seeking promotion to Inspector in West Midlands Police. This is a bespoke briefing aligned to the Inspector's role, outlining the process (application, interview and presentation), giving example interviews and scenarios, key strategic information about West Mids, and much more besides. While this is specifi…
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I have been wrestling with the recent news reports about the historic plummeting of crime rates for some time. I am left thinking, "Don't believe your lying eyes." Depending on which news outlets you watch you might have a very different perspective on crime. The left tells you the drop in crime is historic - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
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This is just a quick update about my police promotion masterclasses. __________ About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope…
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Footnote 49 looks at the fascinating figure of the cyborg as an embodiment of hybridity, resistance, and rebellion, interrogating the role of cyborgs as surrogate figurations that representing disparate forms of identity within both popular media culture and social reality. Chris and Alex begin by discussing the cyborg as the provocative integratio…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Eric Reynolds. Eric Reynolds, a former Boynton Beach Florida Police Officer turned health advocate, shares a story of transformation and resilience. He is the son of June Hawkins, a retired Miami-Dade Homicide Sgt. and step-son of Sgt Al Singleton who were both featured in …
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Join host Dave Washington on Veterans Affairs Plus as he acknowledges the achievements of graduates, salutes veterans, and shares his journey of health restoration. In this episode, Dave interviews Commander Jeff Jones of the American Legion Post 10 about community projects, youth engagement, and upcoming Memorial Day activities. The show also hono…
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Last week I was invited by Sussex Police Federation to present at their officer roadshow / engagement event. Many aspiring officers approached my stall and we had some good discussions about their views and concerns about promotion, leadership, and policing generally. In this debrief, I share some of those insights, my experiences of the event, and…
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Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Thompson, Treasurer and Dep Secretary of Sussex Police Federation. This followed an exciting engagement event they ran for officers at Sussex Police. It was a really interesting perspective speaking to the Federation about support for officers, including shining a light on some innovative practices…
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we are speaking with Patrick O’Donnell. Patrick O’Donnell is a retired police sergeant with 25 years experience with the city of Milwaukee Police Department. During his police career he worked exclusively on the street in patrol, and he participated and supervised different special units (anti-gang unit, licensed prem…
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Professor Yvonne Tasker is the very special guest for Episode 140 of the podcast, joining Chris and Alex for this discussion of action spectacle and the gendered body in science-fiction sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day (James Cameron, 1991). Across several foundational publications that have interrogated the intersections between genre and gender,…
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Send us a Text Message. Today on the show we are going on the road. Well, actually, we’re interviewing someone who is living on the road with his wife and children, Eric Reynolds. Eric Reynolds, a former Boynton Beach Florida Police Officer turned health advocate, shares a story of transformation and resilience. He is the son of June Hawkins, a ret…
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In this episode of Veterans Affairs Plus, host Dave Washington introduces key community initiatives aimed at supporting veterans and young girls. First, Jeff Dietrich discusses the Veterans Upward Bound program at UNLV, highlighting its efforts to assist veterans in transitioning to higher education and professional careers. Later, ​Tracey Valenzue…
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Having already tackled the topic of special effects in an earlier Footnote, this latest episode instead focuses on visual effects (VFX) as a way to think through the practical/digital distinction that has come to culturally and industrially define the specificity and spectacle of VFX imagery. Topics include the rise of digital technologies and thei…
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Send us a Text Message. If you’re like me, you are a sucker for 80’s T.V. and pop culture. One of the biggest and most influential shows back then was Miami Vice. Not the God-awful movie, the T.V. show. Well, on the show today I have the real Miami Vice with a detective who was an undercover detective in the hay day of cocaine trafficking and viole…
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Join host Dave Washington on Veterans Affairs Plus as he engages in insightful conversations with distinguished guests. In this episode, Dave welcomes Brian Roland, a local businessman and barber, and Dr. Jeff Buchanan, a retired fire chief and city manager. Brian shares his journey from college dropout to successful entrepreneur, discussing the im…
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Episode 139 marks something of a first as Chris and Alex play ‘The Fantasy Adventure Board Game’ Dungeons & Dragons originally created and designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in 1974, taking on its array of characters, weapons, and quests live during the podcast with special guest (and Dungeon Master) Dr Cat Mahoney, Derby Fellow in Communicati…
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I've been busy in recent months, but am now proud to share with you the fruits of my intensive labour! So this is just a quick episode summarising the features and benefits of my BRAND NEW police promotion masterclass, which focuses on 'what works' in promotion and leadership. You can download your copy securely from my site: www.ranksuccess.co.uk …
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s show is for you crime writers, or those who are curious about how a good crime novel is crafted. On today’s show I will be chatting with the acclaimed crime-writing trio of Deborah Levison, T. M. Dunn, and Wendy Whitman, whose topics range from serial killers to domestic violence. Deborah Levison is an author and pub…
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Join host Dave Washington on Veterans Affairs Plus as he navigates through updates in veterans' benefits and the cannabis industry. In this episode, Tony Marshall, a dedicated service officer, shares valuable insights into veterans' benefits and the support available for veterans in the Las Vegas Valley. Then, local businessman Frank Hawkins sheds …
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Scott Savage is the founder of The Savage Training Group. A police training and education company committed to providing the highest quality police training and education. Scott recently retired from policing as a Lieutenant. During his time in law enforcement Scott worked a variety of units including SWAT. His unique experiences and perspectives c…
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Art’s relationship to the auratic is the focus of Footnote #47, which engages cinema’s historical relation to ‘aura’ via the foundational work of Walter Benjamin who argued for technology’s “withering” of art’s uniqueness of space and time thanks to the potential for the creation of a “plurality of copies” that shift art’s “unique existence.” Topic…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back everyone to the conclusion of my interview with former Sheriff Deputy, now Attorney, Bridget Truxillo. Life isn’t fair. We have all heard this and it is so true. But sometimes you come across a story that really pulls at your heart and you learn a new level of empathy for someone who was in a certain situation. …
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Send us a Text Message. Thanks for joining me for this bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast. I wanted to talk about something that has been bothering me for some time. I feel that we have lost our way in policing in America today and the victims of crime are paying the price. When was the last time you heard someone in pop culture talking …
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Join host Dave Washington on Veterans Affairs Plus as he pays tribute to the legacy of Chief Spike Jones alongside retired fire Chief Sherman George and retired Captain Stewart from the St. Louis Fire Department. In this heartfelt episode, they reminisce about their experiences with Chief Spike Jones, reflecting on his leadership, dedication to the…
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