The Cop and the Con

Eric Walker and Tanner Johnson
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The Cop and the Con is a show hosted by two friends who took very different paths but stayed friends through it all. Topics range anywhere from music to sports to conspiracy theories and the paranormal. Everything is on the table.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 13 - Tony Blauer

    🚨 THE COP AND THE CON — EPISODE 13 🚨 🥊 Special Guest: Tony Blauer — Blauer Tactical Systems This week, we’re joined by legendary self-defense and combatives coach Tony Blauer, founder of Blauer Tactical Systems and creator of the SPEAR System. This episode is a little more personal for me because Tony wasn’t just someone I trained with — I had the opportunity to work for him as part of his mobile training team, traveling and helping teach his system. 👊 We get into the early days of Blauer Tactical Systems, how Tony’s approach to fear, violence, and human performance evolved, and the origins of the system that would go on to influence law enforcement, military, martial artists, and self-defense instructors around the world. 🔥 Episode Highlights: 🥋 The origin and evolution of Blauer Tactical Systems ⚡ How the SPEAR System was developed 🧠 Why understanding fear is such a critical part of surviving violence 👮 My experience working with Tony on his mobile training team 🥊 The difference between sport fighting, traditional martial arts, and real-world violence 🎯 How Tony’s training philosophy changed the way people think about personal defense 😂 Stories and memories from training and working together 💪 Lessons that carry over from fighting and self-defense into everyday life Whether you’re into law enforcement, MMA, martial arts, self-defense, military training, or just want to understand how the human body and mind react when things get real, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ The Cop and the Con — Episode 13 featuring Tony Blauer 👮‍♂️ One became a cop. ⛓️ One became a con. 🤝 Somehow, they stayed best friends. Two completely different paths. One hell of a friendship. #TheCopAndTheCon #TonyBlauer #BlauerTacticalSystems #SPEARSystem #SelfDefense #Combatives #LawEnforcement #MartialArts #MMA #PersonalDefense #Podcast #PoliceTraining #TacticalTraining

  2. Sep 7

    Episode 12 - Fantasy Football is the most normal part of this episode!

    We started with football...and somehow football ended being the least weird thing we talked about.

  3. Aug 31

    Episode 11 - Gobble!

    Our bass player and friend Gobble showed up at the studio! We talk music, the band, masturbating dolphins, LSD, and dreams!

  4. Aug 23

    Episode 10 - P King!

    Meet the man behind the iconic drum sound of bands like Hellyeah, Black Label Society and Lamb of God! Patrick King joins us to talk life behind the kit, working alongside Heavy Metal legends like Vinnie Paul and Art Cruz, and the stories you don't hear from behind the scenes. Make sure you check out his signature coffee! https://rockdcoffeeco.com/products/pkings-333rd-road-dawg-blend-premium-dark-roast-coffee

  5. Aug 16

    Episode 9 - Bring a friend or make a friend.

    We took the podcast to the bar! Shane's Place brought the drinks, we brought the mics, and somehow strangers ended up with both. Friends were made. Questions were answered. Regrets pending.

  6. Aug 10

    Episode 8 - What the Hell Is Going On!

    Past lives, strange things in the sky, dangerous plants, blackouts, EMPs. Things hiding a little closer to home than you might expect. We went live on Facebook for this episode, answered your comments, followed some very weird rabbit holes, talked about what we would do when the lights go out. and naturally, found some time to make fun of Dori.

  7. Aug 4

    Stats, Scars, and Second Chances

    Stats, theories, sports and a conversation that gets more personal than we all expected. From debating numbers to confronting the scars behind us, this episode is ultimately about what we do with our second chances and everything else in between.

  8. Jul 27

    We Brought A Friend

    What happens when you add one more chair to the table? You'll have to listen to find out! This week, we're excited to welcome our first ever guest, Ted Quinn! Expect laughs, unexpected conversations, and the usual chaos that happens when we hit record.

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4.9
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About

The Cop and the Con is a show hosted by two friends who took very different paths but stayed friends through it all. Topics range anywhere from music to sports to conspiracy theories and the paranormal. Everything is on the table.

Information

  • Creator
    Eric Walker and Tanner Johnson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Eric Walker and Tanner Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Cop and the Con

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