Cops and Cold Ones

Cops And Cold Ones

If you’re looking for a podcast, that mixes real talk, big laughs and stories you won’t believe this is the one for you. Real cop stories, funny and serious while we kick back and crack a cold one. We also will have a beer or cold drink of the month that we try and we rate.

Episodes

  1. Feb 23

    Episode 8- An Officer’s story

    This episode offers a heartfelt reflection on the realities of law enforcement, exploring the emotional toll, camaraderie and purpose that drive officers to serve despite the challenges. It emphasizes the importance of mental health through dark humor as a coping mechanism and the profound impact of a small acts of kindness.

  2. Feb 17

    Episode 7-The short story of Troy Kell

    This episode dives into the life and crime of Troy Kell explaining his journey from a troubled youth to a life sentence in prison. I’ll discuss the impact of his first murder at 18 transformation , he underwent while incarcerated and the subsequent murder of another inmate the conversation highlights the complexities of prison life, the consequences of violent actions that challenges of rehabilitation within a criminal justice system Sources on Troy Kell's Murder of Lonnie Blackmon (1994) ​ "KELL CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED MURDER" — Deseret News (June 22, 1996)https://www.deseret.com/1996/6/22/19250263/kell-convicted-of-aggravated-murder/ ​ "ACCUSED KILLER TESTIFIES HE WAS THE REAL VICTIM" — Deseret News (June 20, 1996)https://www.deseret.com/1996/6/20/19249800/accused-killer-testifies-he-was-the-real- victim ​ Utah Supreme Court decision - KELL v. STATE (2008)https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ut-supreme-court/1221445.html ​ Justia case for Kell v. State (post-conviction context)https://law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/2008/kell090508.html ​ Utah Supreme Court rejects appeal (2023 news)https://www.ksl.com/article/50830932/utah-supreme-court-rejects-appeal-from-death- row-inmate-for-4th-time Sources on the 1986 Murder of James "Cotton" Kelly ​ "KELL'S PARTNER IN CRIME DESCRIBES '86 MURDER" — Deseret News (June 27, 1996)https://www.deseret.com/1996/5/27/19251113/kell-s-partner-in-crime-describes-86- murder/ ​ Troy Kell entry on Wikipedia (summary of both cases)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Kell ​ Murderpedia entry on Troy Kell's crimeshttps://murderpedia.org/male.k/k/kell-troy-michael.htm ​ Review-Journal article referencing the 1986 "show-and-tell" murder and later lifehttps://www.reviewjournal.com/news/man-guilty-in-vegas-show-and-tell-case-faces-ch/ ​ People.com piece on Sandy Shaw (participant in the 1986 murder) (contextual background about the victim and casehttps://people.com/show-and-tell-killer-dubbed-sandy-shaw-speaks-out-pardoned- 11826955 Additional Legal Context ​ State of Utah v. Kell (2002 Utah Supreme Court opinion) - long form details of the second murder trialhttps://law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/2002/kell-tm.html Federal court procedural document (2024 filing) https://www.govinfio.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-utd-207-cv-00359/pdf/USCOURTS-utd- 2 07-cv-00359-6.pdf

  3. Feb 3

    Episode 6- The Chilling Case of Susan Powell.

    This podcast episode dives into the tragic and unsolved murder of Susan Powell exploring the warning signs she left behind the control exerted by her husband, Josh Powell, and the subsequent investigation that failed to bring justice .The episode highlights importance of listening to those in distress and the systematic failures that can lead to tragic outcomes. Sources & Disclaimer This episode is based on publicly available law enforcement records, court documents, primary source materials, and contemporaneous news reporting related to the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell. Sources include statements and documents released by investigating agencies, court filings in Utah and Washington State, reporting by established news organizations, and personal writings made public by Susan Powell’s family. No individual has been convicted or criminally charged in connection with Susan Powell’s disappearance. References to investigative beliefs or theories reflect law enforcement statements and reporting at the time and are not presented as legal conclusions. All information is presented for informational purposes only. This episode avoids speculation and does not assert guilt beyond established facts.

  4. Jan 26

    Episode 5- The Great Basin Murders

    In this episode, I will dive into the great basin murders everywhere from Reno to California to Utah and even Idaho. I’ll talk about leads they may have had or not had and possible suspects or people that may never be found.

  5. Jan 22

    Episode 4-The cold story of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders.

    This episode dives into the chilling story of the Texarkana Moonlight murders a series of unsolved murders that took place in 1946. I will explore the timeline of events starting with the first attack on Jim and Mary, leading to the double homicide of Richard and Polly and the subsequent murders of Betty Joe and Paul this episode will highlight the fear that gripped the community, the investigation efforts and the eventual disappearance of the phantom killer, leaving the case unsolved and the town forever changed.

  6. Jan 13

    Episode 3-Take 5 minutes

    In this episode I go over protest and what city cops and county deputies are dealing with. This is a heart-to-heart talk and goes over current events. Along with a fatal shooting that took place.

  7. Jan 4

    Episode 2- The donut place

    Meet our first guest and find out where the stigma of cops and donuts started!! Don’t forget to rate your favorite donut.

  8. 12/28/2025

    Episode 1- Why we started! Where I’m coming from.

    This episode is all about why this podcast was created and where I’m coming from.

  9. 12/12/2025

    The making

    Introduction

  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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out of 5
5 Ratings

About

If you’re looking for a podcast, that mixes real talk, big laughs and stories you won’t believe this is the one for you. Real cop stories, funny and serious while we kick back and crack a cold one. We also will have a beer or cold drink of the month that we try and we rate.

Information

  • Creator
    Cops And Cold Ones
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cops And Cold Ones
  • Show Website
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