Best Jay Dobyns Podcasts (2024)

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Jay Dobyns (Retired ATF Agent) 1:57:44

10d ago1:57:44

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Send us a Text Message. Look him up! Jay's career was extremely successful, but it did not come without personal and professional costs! Danger, intrigue, smoke and mirrors...living an under cover lifestyle was wrought with danger, but the stakes and rewards were high. I'm so honored he agreed to be on the show and take yet one more opportunity to …

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Gary Schad (Retired Tucson Police K9 handler, Owner of Schad Electric) 2:44:39

2h ago2:44:39

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Send us a Text Message. Gary was kind enough to come over and hang out. I'm so glad he did. 27.5 years of service in a legacy family. He forgot to mention it (Nerves) but his son is now on the department, so that's 3 generations who have served the City of Tucson. I'm anxious for you all to hear how Gary's career (Patrol, Bikes, Vice, SWAT, and K9)…

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Ep 54 | Zee Durham 5th Special Forces (ret), Instructor Zee, BJJ Blackbelt 1:11:29

5h ago1:11:29

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https://instructorzee.com/ Follow me at : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2151876 Follow me at: https://spotterup.com/ Follow me at: https://rumble.com/c/WeFightMonsters Master Sergeant (Retired) Zevon Lee Durham aka “Zee” served as an Infantryman for his first 6 years in the US Army with the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Rakkasans out of Ft. Campbell, …

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Ep 53 | Justin Sheehan DEVGRU Navy SEAL 1:15:55

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Follow me at : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2151876 Follow me at: https://spotterup.com/ Follow me at: https://rumble.com/c/WeFightMonsters Follow me at: https://www.instagram.com/wefightmonsters/ Justin Sheehan is a Michigan Native of the Whittemore-Prescott Area, and graduated High School in 2003. Following the horrific events of 9/11, he enlisted …

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Alonzo "Al" Bacon (Current Burlington Railroad Special Agent, Retired Chandler, Az police officer, K9 handler, Pima County Sheriff) 4:14:23

2h ago4:14:23

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Send us a Text Message. Al started his career in Pima County as a Sheriff Deputy. Much like me, he lateraled to another agency to make better pay and more opportunities. During his tenure at the Sheriff's Department, he worked both Rincon and San Xavier Districts. He FTO'd rookies and became the FTO Coordinator prior to heading north. In Chandler, …

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Ep 52 | John Dailey | MARSOC Detachment 1 and Recon Sniper author Tough Rugged Bastards 1:10:58

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John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Recon Battalion. He is the author of Tough Rugged Bastards. John's sites https://www.jadailey.com/…

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Terry Staten (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant) 3:02:25

1h ago3:02:25

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Send us a Text Message. Terry said he was a trouble maker as a kid growing up in Avra Valley. After some shenanigans, a local Deputy found him and read him the riot act. He ultimately joined the AZ Department of Corrections, working in Florence and Tucson. He tested for the Sheriff's Department, but became a Reserve prior to getting hired full time…

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Kristofer Healey (Former DHS and ICE Agent) 1:43:09

20d ago1:43:09

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Send us a Text Message. Kristofor Healey is a former DHS Special Agent who spent his career directing large scale, multi-defendant fraud and public corruption investigations domestically and overseas, including leading Operation Outsource - the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. history, and the subject of the 2022 top ten serial podcast Chameleon: Sc…

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David Jones (USN, City of Tucson Communications Retired, UofA Police Aid, TSA screener, USBP Communications, Pima County Forensic Tech) 2:36:26

17d ago2:36:26

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Send us a Text Message. This young man is a jack of all trades... He was on episode 124 with his wife, Orchid, but needed to come back and go into more detail about his life and professional experiences. I am honored to have him, glad he agreed to come back, and I'm excited for The Squad to catch up on some his experiences. Give him the warmest wel…

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Paul Dietzel is back! All new stories (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 2:12:58

24d ago2:12:58

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Send us a Text Message. As a former guest, and one of the biggest fans of the show, Paul contacts me regularly to tell me his thoughts on the most recent episode. Each new episode brings back fond memories for him and he's told me he would be willing to fill in "in a pinch" if I needed a guest. He lived up to that promise and helped me out of a tig…

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Bill Phillips (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant) 1:56:18

2M ago1:56:18

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Send us a Text Message. Bill began his public service in the United States Marine Corps. Then spent time getting his degree and learning/ practicing Judo before starting his career with Pima County. Patrol, SWAT, School Resource, and leadership. Bill's career, and public service, was exceptional and I'm happy he agreed to share his stories. He's th…

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Wes Helvig (Retired Oro Valley Police Department Detective, Current Golder Ranch Fire Inspector/ Arson Investigator) 2:28:48

1M ago2:28:48

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Send us a Text Message. Wes began his public service working a hot shot crew during fire season when he graduated high school. Eventually, once he was old enough, he applied and was hired as a reserve for the Oro Valley Police Department. His career took off from there! Tune in, turn it up and get to know the newest member of The Squad! Come see me…

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Marcos Lares (Retired Tucson Police Communications Dispatcher 91-2022) 3:35:21

2M ago3:35:21

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Send us a Text Message. Marcos began his career in Police Records. While there, he overheard several coworkers chatting about going through the dispatcher training. He became obsessed, studied everything he could get his hands on, and even spent his days off sitting next to dispatchers in Communications to learn their job. He went on the become a 9…

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Jim Kirk (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant) 3:38:39

2M ago3:38:39

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Send us a Text Message. Jim began his career in the late 80's after a rough start at childhood. He said he was wild and, just the old movies, his dad sent him off to boarding school. New Mexico Military straightened out and he believes that is where he had the first inkling to do something exciting while getting to help people. Tune in, enjoy the s…

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Ep 51 | Jay Dobyns Infiltrating the Hell's Angels 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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We lost about ten minutes of the video, but it's still a good one! Jay def preferred to talk about lessons learned, rather than to rehash the operations he was involved in. https://jaydobyns.com/ Purchase book: https://amzn.to/3UGsMHk here: Jay Anthony "Jaybird" Dobyns (born July 24, 1961) is a retired Special Agent and veteran undercover operative…

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Greg Roland (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept Sergeant, Huachuca City PD) 3:35:02

2M ago3:35:02

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Send us a Text Message. I met Greg way back in 1998! He taught the Economic Crimes classes when I was in the academy. Aside from one other occasion, I don't know that our paths crossed until he arrived at the front door to be my very next victim, and the newest member of The Squad! He started his career as a Reserve, and Dispatcher, in the 80's in …

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Dan Barry (Retired Tucson Police Detective, US Air Force) 2:13:25

2M ago2:13:25

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Send us a Text Message. Dan began his professional life serving his country in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, he felt he needed a change that would challenge him, but in a capacity where he could still serve. He chose law enforcement and began taking classes at a nearby community college before. transferring to Arizona State Universit…

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Jessica Stoneham (Retired Tucson Police Officer) 3:08:05

3M ago3:08:05

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Send us a Text Message. I was very glad Jessica agreed to be not the show. She spent a majority of her career in the Division that is very near and dear to my heart, Operations Division South! That's where I met her and her husband, Mike. Again, I was fascinated by her path to public service and I enjoyed our conversation. Like many of my guests, J…

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David and Orchid Jones (Retired City of Tucson Communications, PCSO Forensic Technician) 3:11:05

3M ago3:11:05

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Send us a Text Message. It was my honor to host this couple who agreed to be my very first dispatchers on the show. David and Orchid had extraordinary stories that led them to public safety, and the fact they are still together after all these years is pretty exceptional as well. I know you will get a kick out of their stories and what it takes to …

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Ep 15 | The AO Modern Day Knight Project Worth it or Worthless? 1:40:28

3M ago1:40:28

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I sit with Matt Larsen, Seb Levoie and John Valentine to discuss Man Camps and Rites of Passage. We discuss the Modern Day Knight Project, but that is not our main focus. While I believe that camps are beneficial to men, they are not the be all end all to a man's existential issues. MDKP cannot give that to you. The solution to man's existential cr…

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Greg Bustamante (Retired Drexel Heights Fire, US Marine) 3:12:12

3M ago3:12:12

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Send us a Text Message. Greg Bustamante is a Tucson native, Rincon HS graduate who didn't know what he wanted to do in life, so he joined the toughest branch of the military...The Marines. Once he fulfilled his duty, he came home and began working in local hospitals until he finally realized that he wanted to become a Firefighter/EMT. A brief stint…

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Paul Dietzel Rides again (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 2:24:06

4M ago2:24:06

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Send us a Text Message. All new stories, all new good times...It's Paul Y'all! He's been here before , and much like Joe Knipp, if you listen to the show regularly it tends to remind you of some of your own experiences that you might have forgotten. I'll tell you I appreciate Paul because he is one of my faithful listeners and I know I can count on…

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Ep 50 | Shaun Taylor former JTF2 Canada's Tier 1 SOF and plankholder 1:22:38

4M ago1:22:38

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Former CANSOF and much more! Follow Shaun. Shaun Taylor is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Pathfinder and one of the plank holders of the Tier One unit JTF-2. The Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is a highly secretive and elite special operations unit of the Canadian Armed Forces, specializing in counter-terrorism operations, both at home and abroad. Sha…

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Ep 49 | Joe Kent - Ret. Green Beret Combat Veteran, CIA Operative and GOP Candidate for Congress 1:20:20

4M ago1:20:20

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Joe Kent, is a retired Green Beret combat veteran, 2024 WA State GOP endorsed Candidate for Congress, Gold Star Husband, and author. He also served as a CIA paramilitary officer. Joe served as a foreign policy advisor to President Trump and as a project manager for a technology company before retiring on his military pension in January of 2023 to d…

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Joe Knipp Retired Pima county Sheriff Sergeant, current San Diego PD Motor (I've lost count but think this is episode 5.5???) jk 1:40:30

4M ago1:40:30

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Send us a Text Message. Joe is back and I must say that I'm a bit sad, feeling a sense of loss for the show because he FINALLY ran out of stories to tell! That means I'll have to wait until he retires again to hear his "San Diego Chronicles!" AS always, this episode was fun and I'm happy that I get to share yet one more super cool friend with the b…

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Timmy Gilder (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, SWAT, Customs, Air Force) 3:23:28

4M ago3:23:28

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Send us a Text Message. Timmy had to come back because there wasn't enough time to cover his career the first time he was in the hot seat... We had a great time, shared a few bourbons and put a nice little bow on his career and episode. Don't miss it, turn it up and enjoy... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or o…

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Ep 48 | Seb Lavoie retired RCMP Sgt Major, Mindset and Resilency 59:46

4M ago59:46

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Seb Lavoie is the CEO of Raven Strategic. He brings a wealth of experience as a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police divisional Sgt. Major, Combatives and Security Expert, and is a BJJ Blackbelt. He can boast of being sixteen years immersed in the tactical realm. He is also a performance coach, and sought after speaker who specializes in leadershi…

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Chester "Chet" Henderson (Retired Navy Seal) 3:29:08

4M ago3:29:08

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Send us a Text Message. Chet was introduced to me by his wife, Meghan Henderson-Greene, who used to be a Detective at the Tucson Police Department. He's a Canyon Del Oro HS grad, and University of Arizona Grad. He played baseball through his college Sophomore year but decided to step away. He said this was the first time he ever "Quit" anything and…

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Ep 47 | Matt Victoriano Scout Sniper, the Hypocrisy of DEI 52:05

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Matt Victoriano served as a Marine Scout/Sniper Chief Scout and Team Leader from 2000-2004. During 2003, he participated in the invasion of Iraq and returned one year later to conduct operations in Al Anbar and Babylon provinces. Since leaving the Marines, Mr. Victoriano has stayed current on national security and foreign policy issues through trai…

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Ep 46 | Todd Fox, from the Marines to Madonna Close Protection Group 44:39

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I speak with Todd Fox on his business, life and why men must fight. Todd Fox is the founder and owner of the Close Protection Group. He is a former U.S. Marine and was assigned duties that spanned the Corps’ broad gamut, ranged from washing dishes to operating with JTF-6. His access to “B” billets offered insight into unique realms outside the mili…

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Gary Lynch (Retired Tucson Police Lead Police Officer) 3:09:15

5M ago3:09:15

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Send us a Text Message. Gary Lynch worked for the City of Tucson for 37 years, and said he would've kept going had the circumstances worked out. He trained 176 officers in his prolific career. He was much like John Patla, a sincerely nice person, while effectively hunting and arresting bad guys. Many of my guests have mentioned that he trained them…

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Ep 45 | Brian Duff former Ranger, Mind4Survival podcast 1:11:47

5M ago1:11:47

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Brian Duff is a former member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and founder and host of the Mind4Survival podcast. As a lifelong preparedness advocate, Brian helps preparedness minded people gain the confidence and skills necessary to protect their family’s and loved ones when it matters most. Brian’s prepping experience began in high shcool and kicked i…

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Ep 44 | Michael Green former Green Beret, founder Green Ops Inc, How to Hard Target 1:16

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I speak with Mike Green. Mike Green served over 15 years in Special Forces, including three years as an Assaulter in a sinks In-extremis Force, focused on Direct Action & Counter Terrorism missions. He also served as an instructor for the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course where he taught Advanced Marksmanship and Close Quarters Combat tra…

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Ep 43 | Nick Goldsmith former Royal Marine Commando, Hidden Valley Bushcraft 1:31:49

5M ago1:31:49

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Nick Goldsmith, is a former Royal Marine Commando who served his country from 2007 to 2018, completing six operational deployments in some of the world’s most challenging regions. After leaving military service, Nick turned his focus towards championing mental fitness. His deep & personal understanding of nature’s role in supporting mental well-bei…

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Ep 42 | Matt Larsen Father of Modern Army Combatives, on Mental Preparation for Combat 1:41:01

5M ago1:41:01

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Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger and Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program He served in the U.S. Marines and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military. Since retiring from the Army in 2005, Larsen has wor…

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Ep 41 | Doug Patteson former CIA SPY 59:59

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Doug Patteson Is a former CIA case officer, certified in HUMINT collection and Counter-Terrorism with multiple overseas tours in journeyman and leadership roles. Professor Patteson holds a Master’s of Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and a Bachelor’s of Business A…

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Timmy Gilder (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, Former US Customs and Air Force Security Police) 2:58:42

5M ago2:58:42

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Send us a Text Message. It's time for me to introduce the newest member of The Squad, the guest for episode 117....drumroll... Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant Tim Gilder! Joining the show at a time when we're sitting at 45,433 all time downloads, I'm excited for you all to hear how he started as Security Police in the USAF, then joined US Customs …

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Ep 40 | Steve Arteburn Overcoming the Traps of Pornography 45:14

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I speak with Steve about how destructive pornography is to men and marriages. Steve Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the number one nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show, New Life Live!, heard and watched by over 2 million people each week on nearly 200 radio stations nationwide on XM and Siriu…

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Ep 39 | former Green Beret, Silver Star, Ryan Hendrickson author of Tip of the Spear 1:22:46

5M ago1:22:46

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Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ryan Hendrickson is a brave, determined, and courageous soldier — a Green Beret clearing the way for his twelve-man team while conducting combat operations against the Taliban. As the “tip of the spear,” his role is to insure the route taken by U.S. and Afghan troops are free of IEDs — improvised explosive devices. Many s…

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Ep 38 |Sean Patrick Flanery Actor, Author, BJJ Black Belt 51:37

5M ago51:37

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I speak with Sean Patrick Flanery. Sean Patrick Flanery (born October 11, 1965) is an American actor, author and martial artist. He is known for playing Connor MacManus in The Boondock Saints (1999) and its sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009), Greg Stillson in the USA Network television series The Dead Zone, Jeremy "Powder" Reed in…

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John Patla (Retired Tucson Police DUI Sergeant) 2:32:37

5M ago2:32:37

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Send us a Text Message. I learned a lot about John this week. I knew him as the DUI Sergeant on the Tucson Police Department and as my Community College Criminal Justice instructor... but I also learned he was going to be drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He happened to be finishing up college and went in as an Officer. His story, his e…

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Ep 26 | Actor Max Martini discusses his Movie Career 49:04

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I get to geek out over one of my favorite actors, the great Max Martini! Follow Max here: https://www.instagram.com/maxmartinila Maximilian Carlo Martini was born in New York to an Italian father and an American mother. He is a citizen of the United States, Canada, and Italy and speaks Italian fluently. His Roman father was a sculptor and Doctor of…

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Ep 8 | Fred Fusco Delta Force Operator/Co-Founder Silencio Coffee 57:51

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I speak with retired Special Forces and Special Missions Operator Fred Fusco. Fred is a 20-year veteran of the Army Special Operations Command and the owner of Storm Tactical Consulting, Fred served as a Special Forces Medic for a number of years before trying out and getting selected to serve as an operator in a Special Missions Unit. Over a long …

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SPECIAL EPISODE (Mark Bustamante and Joe Knipp, Retired Pima County Sergeants) 3:01:59

5M ago3:01:59

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Send us a Text Message. Santa was very good to me and brought me additional microphones and headphones so I could start inviting more than one guest to be on the show, creating a true Choir Practice environment. Maybe starting off with these two was a little reckless, JK, but in all honesty it was fun and a lot less difficult than this "one man ban…

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Ep 37 | former Navy SEAL Sean Matson, Co-Founder & C. E. O. of MATBOCK 1:19:31

6M ago1:19:31

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Sean Matson, Co-Founder & CEO of MATBOCK, grew up in Richmond, VA, and graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute in 2005 where we he Captain of the swim team. Sean then attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) and without delay reported to Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/S) 6 days after OCS. BUD/s Class 258 …

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Michael Warren (Retired Oro Valley Police Corporal and K9 handler, AZ Department of Corrections) 2:48:35

6M ago2:48:35

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Send us a Text Message. Michael and I met through the podcast Facebook page. His wife, Gayle, works in the Tucson Police Crime lab and specializes in IT Forensics. We start this episode by bragging about and gushing over her and her working dog "Zona." Mike started his career as a Medic in the Army, found an interest in Law Enforcement and worked i…

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Ep 36 | French Foreign Legionnaire Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh 1:09:32

6M ago1:09:32

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Purchase our book We Make Ghosts: https://amzn.to/3CzUv1Y Purchase our book We Fight Monsters: https://amzn.to/3EAWELM Purchase our book We Wrestle Silently: https://amzn.to/3bqcf3V We discuss Taylor's career, struggles with life post Navy separation, his journey into becoming a Navy SEAL and his transition to civilian life. Follow Taylor here: htt…

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Joe Knipp (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, current San Diego PD Motor Officer) 2:34:39

6M ago2:34:39

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Send us a Text Message. I tried to warn you, he's back with all new stories! This here is a continuation of the career of a man who kept a journal, wrote down the extraordinary and, occasionally, I help him remember a few stories he didn't plan to talk about. I appreciate his willingness to open up, share and spend some quality time with The Squad.…

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Lindsay McCall Long (Gwinnett County, Ga, Paradise Valley, AZ and Tempe, AZ Police Dept) 2:52:52

6M ago2:52:52

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Send us a Text Message. Lindsay started her career with Gwinnett County Georgia in 2004. She worked in the division that made her grow up real fast. With high crime and a heavy call load, she quickly gained experience and proved she could hold her own. After almost five years, she visited Arizona and decided to move West. She joined the Paradise Va…

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Joe Knipp Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept) 3:02:11

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Send us a Text Message. Hey Squad, each of these Knipp interviews is different with their own crazy stories you don't wanna miss! Tune is, turn it up and let's get this show started!!! Be safe out there, if a buddy is on your mind then reach out and be THAT friend! Love you all, let's go! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.pr…

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