A podcast where a fellowship of film lovers and armchair movie experts plays film roulette.
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Go behind the scenes with members from the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU). A long format podcast giving you an in depth glimpse into lives of police officers working in Esquimalt and Victoria. You won't find content like this anywhere else and you will hear regular interviews from a diverse group of VCPU members telling their stories.
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The 1990's is regarded as one of the best decades of AFL Football. In this podcast series, host and football fanatic Trent Hill will go back in time with some of the game's favourite names, characters and unsung heroes of the 1990's, to reminisce about their careers, relive their favourite moments and find out what they are doing now. A fun and easy-listening podcast for the football nostalgics.
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This week we go back in time with West Coast premiership star Peter Wilson. Peter reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game. Peter, a Western Australian native, began his VFL career with the Richmond Tigers during the mid 1980's, he spent three seasons in the yellow and black, before heading home t…
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This week we go back in time with former Footscray CEO Denis Galimberti. Denis reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game. Denis, a respected football administrator, spent 10 years as the Footscray Football Club CEO from 1987 to 1996. Denis is well known for 'blowing the whistle' on the merger talks…
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2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Amanda MacIntyre & Angela Reichert
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"Your husband has been shot" - is anyone ever ready for this news? A career in police work is inherently dangerous and the families are thereby subjected to wondering how safe their spouse or parent is while on duty. The True Blue Podcast is delighted to have Amanda MacIntyre and Angela Reichert share their stories about what the past two years hav…
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This week we go back in time with inaugural Adelaide Crow midfielder David Marshall. David reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. David, a 300 plus star of the SANFL competition with Glenelg, commenced his AFL career as 30 year old with the Adelaide Crows in their inaugural year of 1991. The ta…
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2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Cst. Steven Reichert
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The "True Blue Podcast" is proud to chat with Cst. Steven Reichert from Saanich Police and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT). He was injured during the BMO Robbery and Shootout, one gunshot wound to each leg and one to his left forearm. Steven shares details of being shot, the amazing tactical response of his teammates and shortl…
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This week we go back in time with West Coast Eagle premiership player Chris Waterman. Chris reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Chris, an East Fremantle football product, joined the West Coast Eagles in 1988, their second season in the VFL. He debuted that season and was a permanent fixture …
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Police Oversight - Rollie Woods, Retired Deputy Commissioner BC OPCC
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Rollie Woods joins Tom Stamatakis in this episode to talk about Police Oversight in British Columbia. Rollie is a former Deputy Commissioner at the BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPPC). He has 35 years of policing experience, 10 years experience on the Executive of the Vancouver Police Union (VPU) and as President of the Senior Off…
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The Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) is proud to introduce Sgt. Angela Van Eerd (Union President) and Sgt. Joan Elliott (Union Secretary). Hear directly from these two inspirational leaders as they join Matt Waterman to discuss their rise to important positions on the Executive of the VCPU. The VCPU was organized in 1946 and after 77 years the mem…
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This week we go back in time with former Bulldog and Swan midfielder Neil Cordy. Neil reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Neil, a Gippsland Football product, commenced his league career with Footscray in 1979. He spent 8 seasons at the Western Oval, playing 139 games, mainly on the wing. At …
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This week we go back in time with former Adelaide Crows midfielder Matthew Liptak. Matthew reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Matthew, an inaugural Adelaide Crow player, was recruited from Glenelg for the 1991 season. During his 9 seasons at West Lakes, Matthew played 116 games and kicked 1…
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This week we go back in time with former Brisbane Bears defender Matthew Kennedy. Matthew reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Matthew, a Queensland native, made his debut with the Brisbane Bears during the 1990 season. The key defender spent all of his career in the Sunshine State, playing 1…
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This week we go back in time with former Fitzroy Lion defender Brett Stephens. Brett reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Brett, a mature-age recruit, was picked up by the Fitzroy Football Club as a 26-year-old in the 1987 season. After stints with Essendon Reserves, playing in Tasmania and p…
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This week we go back in time with premiership Hawthorn defender Andy Collins. Andy reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Andrew, a mature age recruit from Sandringham, made his way to the Hawthorn Football Club for the 1987 season. A ready-made defender, Andrew spent 10 seasons in the brown an…
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This week we go back in time with former Geelong and Port Adelaide forward Shayne Breuer. Shayne reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Shayne, a Wimmera Football product, was drafted by the Geelong Cats in the 1993 AFL National Draft with pick 70, after a standout season in the SANFL. Shayne p…
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This week we go back in time with former Melbourne and West Coast midfielder Andy Lovell. Andy reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Andy, a proud Tasmanian football product, was recruited by the Melbourne Football Club for the 1988 VFL season. He played 22 games in his debut season, includin…
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Black History Month - Tim Kituri - Victoria & Esquimalt Police Board
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) is proud to speak with Tim Kituri who is currently serving as a Provincial appointee on the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board. Tim came to Canada a little over 20 years ago and now resides in Esquimalt. He is originally from Kenya and tells a very unique story while livi…
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This week we go back in time with former St Kilda defender Justin Peckett. Justin reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Justin's long association with the St Kilda Football Club began in the late 1980's with the teams U19 squad. He secured a place on the senior list in 1992. Justin wore the r…
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Beyond The Blue - Vancouver Island Chapter
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Erin Toplak, President of the Vancouver Island Chapter of "Beyond The Blue" joins VCPU Director and host Tom Stamatakis on this episode. Tom and Erin are life partners and share some of their own struggles of being a partner to a police officer. VI Beyond The Blue (BTB) is a non-profit organization that provides peer support to the families and spo…
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South Melbourne/Collingwood - Shane Morwood
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This week we go back in time with former South Melbourne and Collingwood defender Shane Morwood. Shane reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Shane first began his VFL/AFL career with South Melbourne in the early 1980's. He spent two seasons playing with the club, playing 17 games before trans…
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Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) - Mia Golden & Cst. Gord Magee
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Meet the most important “Prevention and Intervention” team in Greater Victoria that focuses on Youth Exploitation. The incomparable Mia Golden has been in the business of Youth and Family Counselling for about 30 years and is the backbone of MYST. Her current partner is Cst. Gord Magee, he brings 26 years policing experience to the team and has bee…
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Cst. Angelina "Ange" Atkinson is one of the 6 new recruits in Class #172. Ange comes to VicPD as an experienced BC Deputy Sheriff, looking to expand her law enforcement career into the policing world. She is a rare "home grown" Victorian, a graduate of Lambrick Park Secondary, the Camosun College Criminal Justice Program and also a graduate of the …
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In the final episode of Season 3, we get an update from Cst. Chris Allen who has now been working for VicPD for 2 years. Chris is working in the Patrol Division; he has been passing on his experiences and knowledge as a Field Training Officer (FTO) to new recruits. Chris is a former high school teacher, and we believe well suited to be training new…
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Holiday Special - Episode 5: It's A Wonderful Life
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In our final episode of 2023 we discuss what makes It's A Wonderful Life (arguably) the all time greatest Christmas film. Plus! We share the holiday film world we would love to live in and spend some time reflecting on the things we're grateful for in 2023. Thank you for all of the support this year <3 See you in 2024!…
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Holiday Special - Episode 4: Violent Night
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On this week's episode we talk about the ultra violent Holiday/Action film: Violent Night. Plus! Chris gives a mini review for Godzilla Minus One, the party picks their favorite Christmas film music, and Mae attempts to explain the plot of Gremlins...a film she's never seen.
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This week we go back in time with former St Kilda ruckman Lazar Vidovic. Lazar reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Lazar, a tough big-man originally from the suburb of Carlton, was recruited by the St Kilda Football Club in the pre-season draft of 1989 from Castlemaine. Lazar spent eight ye…
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Holiday Special Episode 3 - A Christmas Prince
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In our first holiday special of 2023 we talk about the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince. Plus! Chris gives a Godzilla update and the gang shares their favorite early childhood Christmas movie memories.
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This week we go back in time with former AFL Club CEO Cameron Schwab. Cameron reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Cameron is one of Australia's well-known sporting administrators. During his long reign in the AFL, he worked for three clubs Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, with the Tigers …
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The White Hatter - Retired Staff Sergeant Darren Laur, M.O.M., M.G.C.
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"The White Hatter" is a team of on-line professionals helping teens and their families with everything from sextortions to extensive digital literacy training. Darren Laur is a retired Staff Sergeant with 30 years service at the Victoria Police Department. The White Hatter has assisted 294 children and their families, 18 of those identify as female…
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On this week's episode we chat about the ways "Life as a House" hit us right in the feels. Plus! We look back at a terrifying 80's TV film, Mae shares her favorite film(s) released during her birth year, and the party reveals what they'd do given just a few months to live. Music: Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.…
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This week we go back in time with former Essendon and Sydney big man Ryan O'Connor. Ryan reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Ryan, who hails from Ulverstone, Tasmania - made his way to the Essendon Football Club via the 1991 AFL National Draft, where he was selected with pick 37. Ryan made …
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On this weeks episode we talk about why Good Will Hunting may be Robin Williams most impressive performance amongst a career of fantastic films. Plus! Chris gives an update on his Godzilla marathon, chooses a great ensemble film, and goes head-to-head with Mae in a lightning round of Keyword Countdown. Music Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-P…
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This week we go back in time with former Sydney Swan midfielder Neil Brunton. Neil reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Neil, a New South Welshmen, began his AFL journey with the Sydney Swans in the 1991 season, making his debut against the Geelong Cats. The midfielder spent five seasons wit…
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On this episode we chat with Cst. Matt King about VicPD's new OSI Dog. "Daisy" was sworn in October 2023 to be the first Operational Stress Intervention Dog at VicPD. She is a 3 yr old Golden Lab and comes from a long line of purpose bred dogs that are trained to help officers dealing with trauma and stress. Daisy came to VicPD through a partnershi…
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Take 52: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
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On this week's episode we discuss the impeccable ingredients that come together to make Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade a wildly successful film. Plus! Chris gives his first Godzilla Marathon update, Mae gives a film hot take, and Will challenges the crew to a lightning round of Pitch Storm References Music:Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex…
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This week we go back in time with former Essendon, St Kilda and Sydney forward Craig O'Brien. Craig reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Craig, who was recruited from the Mornington Peninsula, first started his VFL/AFL journey with the Essendon Football Club in 1989. He played with the Bombe…
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This week we go back in time with former Richmond and Port Adelaide goal-sneak Chris Naish. Chris reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Chris, an inventive and clever small forward from Wangaratta, was drafted by Richmond with pick 5 in the 1988 VFL National Draft. Chris made his debut with t…
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In our final Scream Quest for 2023 we talk about how John Carpenter builds dread in the midst of isolation in his 1982 classic: The Thing. Plus! We have a bit of group therapy on the films and tv that traumatized us as children and Chris challenges Mae/Will to a round of movie 20 questions. MusicHalloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcl…
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The True Blue Podcast has paused releasing further episodes related to the BMO Shooting incident from 28 June 2022 that involved officers potentially facing discipline. Future episodes related to the shooting will be released when the OPCC investigation is concluded. Sound editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU)…
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Scream Quest Take 7 - Creep & The Silence of the Lambs
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On this week's Scream Quest we examine the different flavors of psychological horror on display in Creep and The Silence of the Lambs. Plus! The party designs their own devious plans to mess with unsuspecting victims for the sake of a laugh...or worse. Music: Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rceMusic promoted by ht…
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This week we go back in time with Essendon premiership player David Calthorpe. David reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.David played with three clubs during his nine year career in the AFL. David's first opportunity came with the Essendon Football Club, where he debuted in 1992 and the next…
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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Constable Mike Jarosz
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You won't want to miss this episode! Mike Jarosz was 1 of 7 GVERT members inside the van that took multiple rounds from two gunmen. Mike is a TEMS Medic on the team and he shares amazing details from that horrible day. He also provides some remarkable insight into the stresses police officers have to deal with during and after a critical incident. …
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Scream Quest - Take 6: The Pope's Exorcist and Talk to Me
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Scream Quest is back with special guest Isaac Thorne who joins us to discuss two VERY different takes on possession horror. Plus! The gang attempts to guess the 5 most lucrative horror franchises of all time. Isaac's Website - https://www.isaacthorne.com/ Musichttps://www.free-stock-music.com/aries-beats-halloween-pipe-organ.html Film List by Comic…
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Essendon/Fremantle/St Kilda - Tony Delaney
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This week we go back in time with former Essendon, Fremantle and St Kilda mdfielder Tony Delaney. Tony reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Tony, a Western Australian product, was selected by the Essendon Football Club with pick 12 in the 1992 AFL National Draft. He spent two seasons playing…
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On this week's episode we debate how successful Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" is as an adaptation and decide - Was The Book Better? Plus! Chris hosts a round of Keyword Countdown MusicEpic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unporte…
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This week we go back in time with former Richmond and Brisbane ball-winner Craig Lambert. Craig, a Dandenong football product, made his VFL debut with Richmond in 1988. The left-footer and elite handballer spent six seasons at Punt Road, playing 123 games before a move up north. In 1994, Craig made his way to the Brisbane Bears and was also an inau…
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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Constable Ben King
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Ben King is a tactical member of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) and took a rifle round in the leg on 28 June 2022 in an effort to keep our community safe. Hear Ben tell his story of being shot, the chaos at the scene, the heroes at the scene, the medical staff that put him and his friends back together, his long recovery to wa…
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This week we go back in time with former Fitzroy midfielder Jim Wynd. Jim, a hard-nosed midfielder, made his senior debut with the Fitzroy Lions in 1986 after taking some time to make it into the VFL. He spent nine seasons with the Lions, playing 137 games and kicking 62 goals. In this episode, we chat about his journey into the VFL, his fondest ex…
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1 Year Later Series from Bank Robbery and Shooting - Sgt. Laurie White
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Hear the amazing story of Retired Sergeant Laurie White (RCMP) and her struggles to survive and persevere after being shot on duty in November 1998 while serving a search warrant at a residence in Kitimat, BC. She was air lifted to Vancouver and due to severe damage to her right leg Laurie awoke to finding out that her leg had been amputated just b…
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This week we go back in time with former Melbourne, Carlton and Port Adelaide small forward Brent Heaver. Brent began his AFL journey with the Melbourne Demons in the 1990 season. He played 12 games in two seasons in the red and blue, before moving to Carlton in 1992. He lined up in the Navy Blue 64 times, which included playing in the 1993 AFL Gra…
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This week we go back in time with former Brisbane recruiter and current Sydney Swans List Strategy and Recruitment General Manager Kinnear Beatson. Kinnear, a former physical education teacher, has been involved in the VFL/AFL industry since the late 1980's. He coached with the Carlton U19's, then working as the Western Jets Regional Manager in the…
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