Cops and Writers Podcast

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Cops and Writers Podcast

Cops and Writers Podcast

سازنده: Patrick O'Donnell

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 enforcem...

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FBI Agent Barry Black: From Accountant to Sniper and Bomb Tech at Waco, Oklahoma City and 9/11 (Part 2)

FBI Agent Barry Black: From Accountant to Sniper and Bomb Tech at Waco, Oklahoma City and 9/11 (Part 2)

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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with the FBI agent who transitioned from FBI Special Agent accountan...

2026-07-12 08:30:00 3021
FBI Special Agent Barry Black: From Accountant to Sniper and Bomb Tech at Waco, Oklahoma City and 9/11 (Part 1)

FBI Special Agent Barry Black: From Accountant to Sniper and Bomb Tech at Waco, Oklahoma City and 9/11 (Part 1)

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From accountant to FBI Special Agent, FBI SWAT sniper, and bomb Tech. My guest on today’s show, Barry Black, has been i...

2026-07-05 08:30:00 3049
Borders, Badges, and Congress with America's Sheriff Mark Lamb (Part 2)

Borders, Badges, and Congress with America's Sheriff Mark Lamb (Part 2)

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Last week, we heard how a single ride-along changed the trajectory of one man's life forever. This week, Sheriff Mark Lamb and...

2026-06-28 08:30:00 3250
One Ride Along Changed Everything-America's Sheriff Mark Lamb (Part 1)

One Ride Along Changed Everything-America's Sheriff Mark Lamb (Part 1)

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One ride along and a passion for public service. 
That's all it took to change everything. My guest on the show today, Sh...

2026-06-21 08:30:00 3314
The California Kid: Owen Hanson's Journey from Cartel Kingpin to Frozen Protein Bars. Prison, Power, & Purpose!

The California Kid: Owen Hanson's Journey from Cartel Kingpin to Frozen Protein Bars. Prison, Power, & Purpose!

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Today’s show is going to be a little different. Usually, I interview professionals who are law enforcement, military, or victim...

2026-06-14 08:30:00 4997
DEA Agent J. Todd Scott: From Busting International Drug Dealers to Writing and Producing Dutton Ranch (Part Two)

DEA Agent J. Todd Scott: From Busting International Drug Dealers to Writing and Producing Dutton Ranch (Part Two)

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Thanks for coming back for the conclusion of my interview with Author, Screenwriter, Producer, and Retired DEA Agent J Todd Sco...

2026-06-07 08:30:00 3583
DEA Agent J. Todd Scott: From Busting International Drug Dealers to Writing and Producing Dutton Ranch (Part One)

DEA Agent J. Todd Scott: From Busting International Drug Dealers to Writing and Producing Dutton Ranch (Part One)

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The name of this podcast is Cops and Writers. My guest on the show today, J Todd Scott, definitely fits that bill. The conclusi...

2026-05-31 08:30:00 3841
Police Officer Mike Martinez: Surviving 3 Life and Death Incidents in His First 18 Months as a Cop (Part Two)

Police Officer Mike Martinez: Surviving 3 Life and Death Incidents in His First 18 Months as a Cop (Part Two)

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“Have you ever shot someone?” Most cops will be asked this throughout their careers, including myself. Most cops go to retireme...

2026-05-24 08:30:00 5174
Police Officer Mike Martinez: Surviving 3 Life and Death Incidents in His First 18 Months as a Cop (Part One)

Police Officer Mike Martinez: Surviving 3 Life and Death Incidents in His First 18 Months as a Cop (Part One)

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“Have you ever shot someone?” Most cops will be asked this throughout their careers, including myself. Most cops go to retireme...

2026-05-17 09:30:00 5075
What the Dead Know and New York City Death Investigator With Barbara Butcher.

What the Dead Know and New York City Death Investigator With Barbara Butcher.

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One pleasure of hosting this podcast is having some of your favorite people come back on the show. Today’s episode is one of th...

2026-05-10 08:30:00 4293
Undercover Trooper & ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew. Becoming Fire! (Part Two)

Undercover Trooper & ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew. Becoming Fire! (Part Two)

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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with retired ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew. 
A little about...

2026-05-03 08:30:00 3743
Author and ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew Becoming Fire! (Part One)

Author and ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew Becoming Fire! (Part One)

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Welcome everyone, to part one of my interview with retired ATF Special Agent Jennifer Eskew. The conclusion of this interview w...

2026-04-26 08:30:00 3847
30 Years. 50 Banks. How FBI Agent Ray Carr Finally Caught the Most Prolific Bank Robber in History. (Part 2)

30 Years. 50 Banks. How FBI Agent Ray Carr Finally Caught the Most Prolific Bank Robber in History. (Part 2)

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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Professor Raymond Carr. ...

2026-04-19 08:30:00 3599
FBI Agent Ray Carr Catching The Friday Night Bank Robber Who Was On The Run For 30 Years  & Robbed Over 50 Banks! (Part One)

FBI Agent Ray Carr Catching The Friday Night Bank Robber Who Was On The Run For 30 Years & Robbed Over 50 Banks! (Part One)

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Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Professor Raymond Carr. The conclusi...

2026-04-12 08:30:00 3398
Bonus Episode! A Novel Crime With Bestselling Author Deborah Levison!

Bonus Episode! A Novel Crime With Bestselling Author Deborah Levison!

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Welcome everyone to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers podcast, author spotlight with bestselling author and publicist, De...

2026-04-09 04:30:00 2884
Sgt. Betsy "Tactical Grandma" Brantner Smith; Undercover Cop, Sergeant, & Television Reality Star. (Part Two)

Sgt. Betsy "Tactical Grandma" Brantner Smith; Undercover Cop, Sergeant, & Television Reality Star. (Part Two)

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Welcome everyone to the conclusion of my interview with Naperville Police Department Retired Police Sergeant and now Spokespers...

2026-04-05 08:30:00 3609
Sgt. Betsy Branter Smith, Resilience Under Fire: The Early Years of a Female Cop Who Refused to Quit. (Part One)

Sgt. Betsy Branter Smith, Resilience Under Fire: The Early Years of a Female Cop Who Refused to Quit. (Part One)

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Can you imagine being the only female in your police academy class? How about the instructor telling you that you shouldn’t be...

2026-03-29 08:30:00 3406
Civilians Replacing Cops? C.S.I.s Frank Carson & Bill Greene & The Future of Law Enforcement

Civilians Replacing Cops? C.S.I.s Frank Carson & Bill Greene & The Future of Law Enforcement

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With historical shortages in law enforcement, today's departments have to find ways of augmenting positions that were tradition...

2026-03-22 08:30:00 3921
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. The Howells vs. Pam From The Office.

Police Stories: The Rookie Years. The Howells vs. Pam From The Office.

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In this Last episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Ch...

2026-03-19 06:30:00 781
Move Over Jack Reacher, Bestselling Author Nick Petrie's Peter Ash is Here!

Move Over Jack Reacher, Bestselling Author Nick Petrie's Peter Ash is Here!

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Today’s show will be especially helpful for you writers out there, or if you are curious to see what makes a full-time thriller...

2026-03-15 06:30:00 4470
Police Stories: The Rookie Years! Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?

Police Stories: The Rookie Years! Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter...

2026-03-12 06:30:00 580
Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 2)

Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 2)

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Welcome everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with Professor and El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Jennife...

2026-03-08 09:30:00 3655
Police Stories: The Rookie Years! A Tale of Two Kidnappings!

Police Stories: The Rookie Years! A Tale of Two Kidnappings!

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter...

2026-03-05 07:30:00 697
Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 1)

Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 1)

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Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Professor and El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Jennifer Bucho...

2026-03-01 09:30:00 3406
Police Stories: The Rookie Years! "Wojo!"

Police Stories: The Rookie Years! "Wojo!"

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter...

2026-02-26 07:30:00 618
From the Tough Streets of Philadelphia: Philly Warrant Unit with Tristin Kilgallon!

From the Tough Streets of Philadelphia: Philly Warrant Unit with Tristin Kilgallon!

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Welcome everyone as we travel to the city of brotherly love and Rocky, Philadelphia. Today on the show, we have former Philadel...

2026-02-22 09:30:00 3357
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. All City Assist!

Police Stories: The Rookie Years. All City Assist!

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter...

2026-02-19 05:30:00 674
Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part Two)

Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part Two)

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Welcome back everyone for the conclusion to my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff Deputy Michael Dilks. 
Mike...

2026-02-15 09:30:00 4052
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Wow! That's Realistic!

Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Wow! That's Realistic!

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter...

2026-02-12 06:30:00 617
Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part One)

Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part One)

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Welcome, everyone to part one of my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff's Deputy Michael Dilks. The conclusion of th...

2026-02-08 09:30:00 3928
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Cannibal Dad!

Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Cannibal Dad!

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 18, Cannibal...

2026-02-05 06:30:00 683
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part Two)

Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part Two)

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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not today. Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with retired Las Veg...

2026-02-01 09:30:00 4324
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Pistol Packing Grandma Moses!

Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Pistol Packing Grandma Moses!

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads Chapter 12, Pistol P...

2026-01-29 06:30:00 569
Vegas Vice With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins (Part One)

Vegas Vice With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins (Part One)

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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not today. Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with retired Las Vegas Metropol...

2026-01-25 09:30:00 4174
Police Stories: The Rookie Years, Introduction and Chapter One.

Police Stories: The Rookie Years, Introduction and Chapter One.

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads the Introduction and...

2026-01-22 07:30:00 939
Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, & Killer Kink With Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer

Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, & Killer Kink With Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer

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Hey everyone! Today, we are going north, way north, to the last frontier, Anchorage, Alaska, with Author and retired Anchorage...

2026-01-18 09:30:00 4443
How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!

How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!

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Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Due to the nature and timing of our topic today, I released this epis...

2026-01-06 20:12:13 4341
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)

FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)

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Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney.
...

2026-01-04 04:52:25 3403
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos.

FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos.

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Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sund...

2025-12-28 04:51:48 3161
I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!

I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!

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Welcome everyone to a very special Cops and Writers with my friend Ian Bick. Back in November, I visited Ian at his studio in C...

2025-12-21 05:07:43 4889
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