Best Dr Travis Davis Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 68: Janine Watson | Taking The Challenge Head On 1:03:59

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Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by heroes overcoming immense challenges—from ancient legends to modern Marvel icons. In this episode, Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis are honoured to have Janine Watson, a Paralympian athlete who reached out to us after our episodes on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) (Episode 53 and Episode 54…

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Episode 67 - Season 5 Reflection And Highlights 35:48

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In this episode, Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown reflect on the journey through Series 5 of This Medical Life. From discussing the impact of episodes on medical professionals to revisiting significant stories and breakthroughs, this episode provides a retrospective on the memorable moments and invaluable lessons learned. Whether it's the explorati…

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Episode 66 - Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules - Part Two 1:12:37

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Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them. However, it has only been with modern medicine and investigations that we can distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. In this episode, we examine the in…

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Episode 65: Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules - Part One 46:26

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Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them. However, it has only been with modern medicine and investigations that we can distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. In this episode, we examine the in…

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Episode 64: Pregnancy And Epilepsy | Dispelling The Myths 1:20:01

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A common myth about epilepsy is that women who suffer from this condition should avoid getting pregnant. This is simply not true. It can be safely managed for both the mother-to-be and future child. Epilepsy is not a contraindication for pregnancy. Certainly there are additional precautions and steps that should be taken when a woman who has epilep…

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Episode 63: Tonsillectomies | To excise or not to excise 50:00

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Tonsillectomies are one of the most common operations both today and historically, however, it has always been mired in controversy. In ancient times, this was touted as being either life-saving or completely unnecessary and continued to be a polarising topic into the twentieth century. An evidence based approach has helped to provide guidelines su…

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Episode 62: Lactose intolerance | Udderly unbearable 33:11

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Over two-thirds of the world’s population lose the ability to metabolise during their lifetime (the majority during childhood). We know today that lactose intolerance, or lactase persistence, has a strong genetic predisposition. Almost 100% of Asians, 70% of African-Americans, East Indians, US Hispanics and approximately 50% of Spanish and French h…

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Episode 61: Pelvic Pain And Endometriosis | More Than The Black Spots 1:17:10

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Pelvic pain is a difficult and challenging medical condition for both patients and doctors. It can be debilitating for women that can begin as a teenager or a young adult and progress for years impacting every facet of their lives. Similiarly, pelvic pain can be challenging for symptom to assess and manage for doctors as there are a multitude of ca…

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Episode 60: Vitamin B6 | ViB6ranium 30:59

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Vitamin B6 is a common additive in supplements, energy drinks and breakfast cereals. In rare circumstances though, it can reach levels toxic levels and cause neurological symptoms the mimic neurodegenerative disease. This year newsGP reported a case where a GP took magnesium supplements for muscle cramps and over the course of a few years resulted …

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Episode 59: Scleroderma | Arboreal Integument 45:55

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Scleroderma is a disease characterised by the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. The first medical description can be traced back to the 1750s. Our understanding has evolved over the centuries but the pathogenesis remains largely unknown. The disease as several forms including diffuse and localised. Symptoms include skin d…

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71: Course of Empires with Thriller Writer Brian Nelson 59:59

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Brian Nelson is a former Fulbright Scholar who holds degrees in international relations, economics, and creative writing. His first book, The Silence and the Scorpion, a clocked account of the 2002 uprising against Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, was named one of the Best Books of 2009 by The Economist. His second book, The Last Sword Maker, was …

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Episode 58: Ticking the spotted fever box | Rickettsia 40:47

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In 1901, the state of Montana organised for scientists and doctors to investigate a mysterious illness from the Bitterroot Valley called ‘Black measles’ and ‘Black typhus’. People of all ages were affected but predominantly those who worked in the brush and were exposed to tick bites. The investigators called it ‘tick fever’ and this particular str…

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71: Crime Fighting Thriller Writer Dony Jay 55:05

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Dony Jay is a police detective and author of the Warrior Spy thriller series. He has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. He has served on a US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and is currently a member of a county-wide Child Abduction Response Team (CART) and his department's forensic unit. When he's not reading or writing, Dony loves spending…

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S1 Ep70: Crafting the Classic Spy Novel with I.S. Berry 56:16

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I.S. Berry spent six years as an operations officer for the CIA, serving in wartime Baghdad and elsewhere. She has lived and worked throughout Europe and the Middle East, including two years in Bahrain during the Arab Spring. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and Haverford College. Raised in the suburbs of Washington, DC…

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Episode 57: Fantastic Faeces and Where to find pathogens | Metapanel 44:26

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Our understanding of infectious disease and pathology stems from the 19th century with Robert Koch pioneering research. Dr Koch help to shaped modern microbiology and medicine when he identified the causative agents for anthrax and tuberculosis. Since that time, the number of infectious microorganisms that we know of that cause illness and diseases…

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S1 Ep69: James Rosone: How PTSD Therapy Led to Writing Bestsellers 1:19:21

5M ago1:19:21

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James Rosone was just on the podcast a few weeks ago. During that interview we started discussing how writing helped him through his struggles with PTSD. After we wrapped the interview, we both agreed that we did not dedicate enough time to that very important topic. So, he’s back. Tonight, we talk to James about how writing created a pathway to co…

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68: Thriller Writer Steve Urszenyi and Perfect Shot 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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Steve Urszenyi served for over thirty years as a paramedic in Toronto and as a tactical medic with the Ontario Provincial Police. He is an expert in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE/WMD) incident response. Most recently, Steve was the commander of the Ontario Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT), the province o…

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Episode 56: The Iron-Clad Chronicles | Iron Studies 54:36

6M ago54:36

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In episode 56 of This Medical Life, Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis delve into the critical topic of iron studies, with a special focus on iron deficiency, under the expert guidance of returning guest, Professor Ken Sikaris. Iron deficiency’s prevalence is influenced by factors such as age, sex, and ethnicity, noting that women, especially those of…

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67: Comedy Writer Brett Allen and Sly Fox Hollow 59:32

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Brett Allen is a graduate of Michigan State University and a former U.S. Army Cavalry Officer. He’ written two novels, Kilroy Was Here, and Sly Fox Hollow. He’s a husband and father of two. When not writing, Brett enjoys drumming his forehead against the surface of his desk and cursing softly under his breath. Sly Fox Hollow William “Bomber” Merrid…

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66: Horror Writer Mike Bockoven and Fantastic Land 59:58

6M ago59:58

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Mike Bockoven writes thrillers, horror, and other stories while his kids are in gymnastics class or at piano lessons. He lives with his wife, Sarah, two daughters, and an exceptionally dumb wiener dog named Sherlock. Fantastic Land Since the 1970s, Fantastic Land has been the theme park where “Fun is Guaranteed!” But when a hurricane ravages the Fl…

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Episode 55: Pomegranate Health | Fighting The Good Fight 43:05

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In this episode we delve into the nuanced world of the Pomegranate Health podcast with our guest, Mic Cavazzini. Pomegranate Health, a creation of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, serves as a platform to explore the multifaceted culture of medicine. It weaves through the clinical intricacies of medicine with episodes that span from the…

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65: Ep. 65 Life on Death Row with Dr. Bill Kimberlin 1:01:26

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Dr. Bill Kimberlin has been researching and writing about death row and the execution process for well over a decade. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Psychology. Kimberlin began a postdoctoral residency in psychology but was most interested in understanding the wo…

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64: Ep. 64 Thriller Writer Gary Edgington 1:13:57

7M ago1:13:57

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Gary Edgington been chasing the “bad guys” in one way or another since 1976. He worked as a police officer for several agencies including the Manhattan Beach Police Department, the Beverly Hills Police Department, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. In 1994, he was appointed a Special Agent with the California Department of Justi…

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Episode 54: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) | Advocacy And Prevention, Part 2 53:30

7M ago53:30

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In Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Part 1, we learned that CTE is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive cumulative brain injury. Patients suffer from debilitating mental health symptoms and may even have suicidal thoughts or actions. Unfortunately, there is no treatment for this disease and it can only be official diagnosed at aut…

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63: Ep. 63 A World War 1 Saga with Travis Davis 1:02:48

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TCP Show Notes Template Travis Davis is an Air Force Brat who grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and in Germany. During his three tours in Germany, he conducted hundreds of border patrols along…

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62: Ep. 62. The Dossier with Jeff Circle 1:14:22

7M ago1:14:22

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Jeff Circle has over twenty years’ experience in counterintelligence and credibility assessment, security operations, personnel vetting, protection, policy, investigations, Red Team, insider threat, and crisis management. In addition to the intelligence world, He’s a veteran of the US Army, a survivor of corporate America, worked a dive boat in the…

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Episode 53: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) | The Disease, Part 1 1:19:28

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In 2005, Dr Bennet Omalu would publish a report in the United States on the autopsy brain findings of a former professional footballer from the NFL. His conclusion was the former athlete suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE); a disease caused by repeated brain injuries most likely due to sport. The response was swift and severe claim…

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61: Ep. 61 Sci Fi Thrillers with Bestselling Author James Rosone 1:22:58

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James Rosone is the Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of the Red Storm Series and World War III military thriller series. He’s an Iraq War veteran who served 3.5 years in a combat zone as a military interrogator and contractor. During his ten years in the military and eight years as a Department of Defense and Department of State contractor, he fou…

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60: Ep. 60 Thriller Writer Joe Goldberg and the Spy Devils 1:06:09

8M ago1:06:09

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Welcome to the first episode of Writer Stuff. New name, same great conversations with amazing writers. Updates: -Overmatch, the second Ty Benhoff series is coming your way March 1st. Pre-sale on now. Order here. -I'll have pre-release copies with me at the Amelia Island Book Expo February 24th. Hope I see you there. 10am-4pm, 315 Citrona Dr. Fernan…

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Episode 52 : This Medical Life Podcast Now With CPD 39:17

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We begin this year with one of the most important topics for General Practitioners in 2024: what are the Continuous Professional Development requirements for doctors and how have they changed? Our special guest is Rachel White who is the Managing Director for the Australian Medical CPD Standards (AMcpdS) who has over twenty years supporting high qu…

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59: TCP Ep. 59: A New Game, with Author A.M. Adair 57:36

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Welcoming back thriller writer A.M. Adair to discuss her new book in the Elle Anderson Series, A New Game. A. M. Adair is a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the United States Navy with over 21 years in the Intelligence Community—specializing in counterintelligence and human intelligence. She has been to numerous countries all around the world, to…

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58: TCP Ep. 58: True Crime with Radio Host and Author Alan R. Warren 1:20:33

10M ago1:20:33

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Tonight, I’m talking true crime with radio host and true crime author Alan R. Warren. Alan R. Warren Alan R. Warren is a Best-Selling Author. The Producer and lead host of the Popular NBC Radio shows House of Mystery and Inside Writing, both heard on the 106.5 F.M. Los Angeles/102.3 F.M. Riverside/ 1050 A.M. Palm Springs/ 540 A.M. KYAH Salt Lake Ci…

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S4 Ep6: TCP Ep 57: Where do we get our Conspiracies? Animal Spies, The Fed and the 4th Dimension with Former LEO and Combat Veteran Brian Liebelt 1:32:19

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Tonight former LEO, Combat Veteran, and Owner of Bandit Custom Rods joins me to figure out where we get our conspiracy theories from. We talk about The Fed, animal spies, and the 4th dimension. Check out Brian at banditcustomrods.com, facebook: @banditcustomrods, IG: @banditcustomrods Don't forget to check out Spoilers on amazon or wherever books a…

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S4 Ep5: TCP Ep 56: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer with Jillian Lauren 1:05:01

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Tonight, I’m talking about serial killer Samuel Little with Jillian Lauren, author of “Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer.” Jillian Lauren Jillian Lauren is a writer, storyteller, adoption advocate, rock-wife, and lousy kickboxer. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the memoirs EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANT…

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S4 Ep4: TCP Ep 55: Missing Persons in our National Parks with Andrea Lankford 59:17

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Tonight, I’m talking about missing persons in our national forests with Andrea Lankford, former National Park Service Ranger and author of “Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail.” Andrea Lankford Andrea Lankford is the author of Ranger Confidential: Living, Working and Dying in the Nati…

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S4 Ep3: TCP Ep 54: Eric Bishop and Ransomed Daughter 1:05:07

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Tonight, I’m talking to Eric Bishop, author of⁠ Ransomed Daughter⁠. About Eric Bishop: Eric grew up in Connecticut, and relocated to the South after college. After becoming restless moves to the Rockies and the Pacific Northwest occurred before finally heading back East to raise a family. The wanderlust has never left Eric and he's always yearning …

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S4 Ep2: TCP Ep 53: Brian Andrews and Sons of Valor 3: War Machine 1:03:05

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Tonight, I’m talking to Brian Andrews, author of the Tier One, Sons of Valor, and Shepherd series from Andrews and Wilson. Brian Andrews is a US Navy veteran, Park Leadership Fellow, and former submarine officer with a psychology degree from Vanderbilt and a master’s in business from Cornell University. Brian also is a principal contributor at Care…

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S4 Ep1: TCP Ep 52: Steve Stratton and the Lance Bear Wolf Series 1:01:42

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Steve Stratton started his military career at the White House Communications Agency supporting the needs of Presidents Ford and Carter, Vice Presidents Rockefeller and Mondale, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. His work took him around the world introducing him to new cultures, ways of thinking, and the various agencies tasked with projecting…

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S3 Ep10: TCP Ep 51: Margaret Press, Founder of the DNADOE Project 55:59

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Tonight, I’m talking to Margaret Press founder of the DNADOE Project. To answer her burning question “How can investigative genetic genealogy help identify John and Jane Does?” Margaret Press co-founded the DNA Doe Project in 2017 with Forensic Genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick. After months of work hunting down labs, experts, bones and donations…

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S3 Ep9: TCP Ep 50: The Delphi Murders with Author and Host of True Crime Garage Nic Edwards 1:11:08

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Tonight, I’m talking to author and host of the wildly popular “True Crime Garage” podcast Nic Edwards about his new book: The Delphi Murders: The Quest to Find ‘The Man on the Bridge’ On February 13, 2017, two Indiana teenagers, Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, went for a walk in the woods near the abandoned Monon High Bridge. They nev…

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S3 Ep8: TCP Ep 49: Author Rod Sadler and Grim Paradise 1:05:15

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Rod Sadler is a retired police officer who spent thirty years in law enforcement before retiring in 2012. During his tenure on the streets, first as a deputy sheriff and eventually as a sexual assault, bank robberies, narcotics investigations, domestic violence, child abuse, and an assortment offenses. He served in several different capacities duri…

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S3 Ep7: TCP Ep 48: Bestselling Author of the Garrett Kohl Series Taylor Moore 1:04:05

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Hey everybody, welcome back to the TCP. Tonight I'm talking to bestselling author of the Garrett Kohl series, Taylor Moore. Taylor is a sixth-generation Texan who grew up on a farm and ranch northwest of Houston. He is a former CIA Intelligence Officer who worked in both analysis and operations and later consulted for the Department of Defense in T…

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S3 Ep6: TCP Ep 47: Bestselling Author Steve Hartov 1:09:26

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Hey everybody, thanks for coming back to the TCP. Tonight I get to talk to Bestselling author Steve Hartov. Steven Hartov was born in New London, Connecticut, attended public schools in New England and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University. In 1973, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine Military Sealift Command, beginning a seri…

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S3 Ep5: TCP Ep 46: Bestselling Author of the Arliss Cutter Series, and Former Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Marc Cameron 1:00:59

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Hey everybody, tonight I’m talking to bestselling Author of the Arliss Cutter series, and former Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Marc Cameron. A retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, Marc Cameron spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. He holds a…

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S3 Ep4: TCP Ep 45: Author and Podcast Host Jeff Clark 1:02:29

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Hey everybody, tonight I’m talking to Author and Podcaster Jeff Clark Jeff Clark is an author, and decorated leader having spent over 12 years on active duty in the Air Force and has continued his service with the military as a civilian ever since. His nearly 20-year career has seen him lead teams in logistics, operations, readiness & plans, busine…

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S3 Ep3: TCP Ep 44: Bestselling Author of Net Force Jerome Preisler 1:03:33

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Hey everybody, tonight I’m talking to bestselling thriller author Jerome Preisler about Moving Target, his newest in the Tom Clancy: Net Force series. Net Force: Moving Target A NEW BATTLE IS BREWING—ONE THAT WILL SOON RAGE ACROSS ALL POLITICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC LINES. As this new threat escalates, the US president calls on the members of Net Force to…

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TCP Ep 43: Author Richard Maverick and the Our War Series 54:10

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Hey everybody, tonight I’m talking to thriller author Richard Maverick about his Our War Series. Our War (Losers Book One): Imagine a small county where an hour's drive takes you from rural Amish country covered with grape vineyards through once-proud small towns now rampant with crime ending in an impoverished Native American Reservation. Imagine …

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TCP Ep 42: John Wesley Anderson and the Jon Benet Ramsey Case 1:09:51

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It is good to be back. I had to take a break from the podcast so I could finish up edits on Ty Benhoff two. I also wanted to change some stuff around on the podcast so thank you for your patience. Getting right back into it though, tonight I’m talking to John Wesley Anderson about his new book Lou and Jon Benet, an outstanding story about Homicide …

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S2 Ep5: TCP Ep 35: Interview with Retired K9 Handler and Author SL Ditmars 1:06:59

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Here we go everybody this is the TCP and I am John Stamp, with me is the ageless Tiger-dog who is asleep at my feet. I think he had a big night last night. Or he didn’t get enough out of his 4 naps today. Either way, he was out before we got started. First off thank you for all the compliments on the new cover for Wraith. Jeff Hayes at Plasmafire g…

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S2 Ep4: TCP Ep 34: Interview with Iowa State Auditor and true crime author Rob Sand 55:55

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Hey, everybody, this is the TCP, and I am John Stamp. First off did you guys see the artwork Jeff Hayes at Plasmafire graphics worked up for Wraith of Sheltermount. Wraith was my experiment in writing a fantasy novel. From the start, Wraith was going to be an indie title. I wanted to do the whole thing myself, so I hired the editor, and did the cov…

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