The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast

The Brighter Side of Blue
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The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast

A podcast focusing of the great things law enforcement officers and agencies have done and continue to do on a daily basis.  Crime stories with interviews from those involved...victims, investigators, officers, informants, lawyers and more.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The K9 Unit: Stories of Dogs in Law Enforcement - #52

    On this week's episode, we talk all things dogs! What role do dogs play in law enforcement and how do we support getting them more involved and available for police departments around the United States. K9s4COPS website: https://k9s4cops.org/ 15:30 - JJ's zen 21:24 - Vin Yi calls in 33:32 - First police dog in St. Louis 39:15 - TJ Lachenicht comes on the show 48:51 - Police dog stories 56:55 - K9's 4 cops 1:22:56 - Kristi's first bust 1:27:44 - Stopping school shootings with dogs

    1h 33m

  2. NOV 4

    Trials and Tribulations: Retired Police React to Outrageous Criminal Trials - #51

    On this week's episode, we talk about some of the craziest trials we've read about. We also show some behind the scenes footage of the Guns n' Hoses box off. Timestamps: 3:34 - Young Thug pleads guilty 7:28 - JJ hates bullies 13:49 - The suitcase trial 19:21 - Paige Spears update 27:21 - Quazi case 41:29 - The number 1 selling Halloween candy 43:38 - JJ's Halloween zen 49:04 - Guns n' Hoses box off recap 56:52 - Newsroom.com 1:02:15 - JJ's real zen Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ========== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 ========= ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc... ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to

    1h 19m

  3. OCT 28

    The Iraqi Interpreter That Captured Saddam Hussein: A Never Before Told Story - #50

    On this week's episode we have a special guest that details his ascent from an Iraqi refugee, to an interpreter for the U.S. military, to playing an integral role in capturing Saddam Hussein. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Background of the manhunt for Saddam Hussein 5:04 - What was it like growing up in Iraq? 9:04 - Highschoolers watching defectors be shot 13:13 - Watching the U.S. invade Iraq 22:41 - Escaping Iraq 27:36 - Time as a refugee in Saudi Arabia 35:26 - Finally getting his name called to go to the U.S. 38:17 - How did Samir get to St. Louis? 54:30 - Samir tries joining the U.S. military 1:05:30 - Getting introduced to the delta force 1:09:25 - How Samir's team got info on Saddam 1:13:27 - Going to Saddam's bunker 1:22:54 - Speaking with Saddam Hussein 1:39:33 - Samir's appreciation for America Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ========== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 ========= ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc... ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.

    2h 7m

  4. OCT 25

    Federal Friday #2- Designating Cartels as Foreign Terrorists Organizations

    We are joined by a former Navy Seal to discuss the possibilities of designating cartels as FTOs (Foreign Terrorists Organizations

    1h 11m

  5. OCT 21

    Police Stepping Up For Foster Children - #49

    This week's episode of The Brighter Side of Blue our very own Tom Sawyer opens up about his experience fostering 3 victims of domestic abuse. This story epitomizes what the Brighter Side of Blue is all about, the police family coming together to support those who need it most in our communities. Sean Mazzola also comes on the podcast to talk about Guns n’ Hoses, an annual St. Louis police fundraiser supporting first responders. The mission of Guns n’ Hoses remains the same every year – Support the Survivors. Since 1987, Guns ‘N Hoses has donated to The BackStoppers, who are currently supporting approximately 95 families and 80 children that currently need our help. Links: Donate to Guns n’ Hoses - https://stlgunsnhoses.com/donate/ Wendy Burgoon's Venmo - @ wendy-burgoon-1 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 12:47 - Diddy Update 40:32 - Tom's adoption story 50:09 - Sean Mazzola talks Guns n' HosesConnect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ========== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 ========= ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc... ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.

    1h 12m

  6. OCT 14

    The STRANGEST Cop Stories - #48

    This week's episode, we cover several St. Louis police stories including: - The child m*lestor "Flashlight Bob" - The infamous Michael Harper su*cide - And of course Diddy Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 20:06 - Arrested for cloning a sheep? 22:23 - Vin Yi joins the show 34:27 - The Diddy draft 47:52 - Newsroom.com 51:37 - Flashlight Bob 57:36 - Michael Harper case Connect with us!Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 =========================== ➡︎YT: @TheBrighterSideOfBluePodcast ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc... ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... =========================== How To Work With Us: =========================== Want us to do a live show at your business or event space? Send us an email - Thebrightersideofblue@gmail.com #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.

    1h 23m

  7. OCT 7

    Freeing a Rehabilitated Prisoner - #47

    This week's episode, we go into the imprisonment of Paige Spears and his journey of rehabilitation. If you have even a slight degree of connection to the governor, we are asking for you help to free Paige! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 21:50 - JJ Zen 59:27 - Setup to Paige Spears 1:05:09 - Paige interview from prison Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================➡︎YT: @TheBrighterSideOfBluePodcast➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc...➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...=========================== How To Work With Us: =========================== Want us to do a live show at your business or event space? Send us an email - Thebrightersideofblue@gmail.com #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.

    1h 25m

  8. SEP 30

    Funny Police Stories With Vince Stehlin - #46

    Vince Stehlin comes on the show to lighten things up with some great stories of his time pulling pranks as a police officer. We also get a surprise guest from one of the original and most profound philosophers of the world. Timestamps: 0:00 - Honoring fallen officer David Lee 19:40 - Confucius joins the podcast 24:47 - Vince Stehlin joins the podcast Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 =========================== ➡︎YT: @TheBrighterSideOfBluePodcast ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxc... ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... =========================== How To Work With Us: =========================== Want us to do a live show at your business or event space? Send us an email - Thebrightersideofblue@gmail.com #thebrightersideofblue #stl #truecrime Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.

    1h 3m
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A podcast focusing of the great things law enforcement officers and agencies have done and continue to do on a daily basis.  Crime stories with interviews from those involved...victims, investigators, officers, informants, lawyers and more.

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