The Danny and Park Novels Good News Podcast

Jamie
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A podcast created by a retired Homicide detective who's tired of all the negativity and hatred pushed by the media. Instead of promoting divisiveness and anger, this podcast promotes good news and people standing together in unity.

  1. 3d ago

    An amazing interview with bestselling author and San Francisco police sergeant, Adam Plantinga

    Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Jamie Baynes. As I may have mentioned before, I’m a member of NetGalley, which is a website where members can read books before they’re released. So I’m browsing around and see this amazing cover of a book entitled Dark Country by Adam Plantinga. I got it, read two chapters, stopped reading, and immediately checked Amazon and bought the other two books in the series. Yes, it was and is that good. I reached out to him to see if he’d come on the show, and here he is. I hope you enjoy the episode. And after you listen, tell me what you think of the Milwaukee cop who became a San Francisco cop who became a bestselling author? I think he’s amazing. I’m going to use a tired old saying here…run, don’t walk, to your nearest bookstore or website and get his books. You won’t be sorry. Check out Adam's website here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.adamplantinga.com/ Amazon customer? Check out his page here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00O511D6K?ccs_id=28fb877a-84b0-400e-bd2c-3f8a9567829d Until next time, take care of one another, read some fantastic books, and as always, thanks for listening.

    An amazing interview with bestselling author and San Francisco police sergeant, Adam Plantinga

  2. Sep 2

    David Deane Haskell- Listening to your inner critic

    Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Jamie Baynes. About a month ago, David Deane Haskell reached out to me to see if I’d be interested in having him on as a guest. He’d written a nonfiction book called ‘Wounded Angels’ and wanted to talk about it. Well, of course I wanted to have him on an episode, but since he’s currently living in Tokyo, scheduling was interesting, to say the least. But here he is. I hope you enjoy our conversation. And after you listen, let me know what you think of David. I absolutely love how he uses positive affirmations to talk himself up, instead of putting himself down. He’s completely right that most people probably think doing that is weird or touchy-feely. But so what? As he said, he’s the most valuable thing that he possesses. I hope you feel the same way about yourself. And if you don’t? Put in some work. Check out David's website here: 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽                                   https://daviddeanehaskell.com/ I’m looking forward to having David on again, and I’m also looking forward to giving you more positive people doing what they do best. So until next time, take care of one another, love yourself, and as always, thanks for listening.

    David Deane Haskell- Listening to your inner critic

  3. Aug 26

    Kindness is Free: A Fantastic interview with Kieran Scott

    Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Jamie Baynes. A few months ago, I got an email from a publicist asking if I’d like to interview New York Times bestselling author Kieran Scott on the podcast. Well, we all know how much I enjoyed talking to authors, so I readily agreed, then read her bio and was stunned. She’s written 50 novels. 5-0. Incredible. And I’m lucky enough to have her as a guest, and now you’re lucky enough to hear her. I hope you enjoy our conversation. After you listen, let me know what you think. Is she a joy or what? If anyone embodies positivity, it’s Kieran. She was an absolute joy to talk to, and I certainly hope she comes back on. Make sure you check out her newest book, The Getaway, then go check out all of her other books. Check out her Amazon page here: 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kieran-Scott/author/B001HMNM32?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1787006557&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e942fc75-4db2-46d3-9881-e6dd20f021aa Her website here: 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.kieranscott.com/ And you can also follow her on Instagram and Threads: @kieranscottauthor. So until next time, take care of one another, be kind to each other, and as always, thanks for listening.

    Kindness is Free: A Fantastic interview with Kieran Scott

  4. Jul 29

    Never retire and always look for what's next- An interview with George P. Pelecanos

    Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. For this episode, I’m delighted to have on George P. Pelacanos, the author of over twenty novels and the writer and producer of several shows, including The Wire, Treme, The Deuce, Bosch, and many more. I began reading Mr. Pelecanos Derek Strange series when it first came out in 2001 and have been a fan ever since. So sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy the episode. After you've listened, please let me know what you think. There’s an old saying that goes, never meet your heroes. Well, I’m happy to say that does not apply to having your heroes on your podcast. As I mentioned before, I’ve been a fan for over twenty-five years, and I’m still a fan. I’d recommend all of his work, books and films, but I’m especially partial to the Derek Strange series.  Here's a link to his IMDB page so you can check out his filmography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0670782/ Then, head over to his Amazon page to peruse his written work: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000AQ4T38?ccs_id=2dfa3ebf-bfdb-430b-aa6b-83e133a9832e I’d like to thank Mr. Pelecanos for taking the time to talk to a small independent podcaster, and I’d like to thank all my listeners for the same thing. So until next time, take care of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.

    Never retire and always look for what's next- An interview with George P. Pelecanos

  5. Jul 22

    Another fantastic interview with George Prior.

    Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. After a brief sabbatical, I’m back and thrilled to welcome back bestselling author George Prior. I reached out to George when his first Casey Stafford novel was released, and he was kind enough to do an interview with me. Well, now he’s on Casey Stafford novel number three, and he’s still making time for me. So, I’ll just end this intro right here and dive into it. I hope you enjoy the episode. And after you listen, let me know what you think of George’s 2nd episode. It’s tough for me to talk about novels and not give away any significant plot twists, just ask a friend or two, but George’s novels are so amazing, I just want to talk all about them. Anyway, I highly recommend that you read all of his novels, but especially this one, just to learn about how awful puppy farms and dogfighting are. It’s truly eye-opening. I’d like to thank George for coming on, and I am eagerly waiting  his next novel so I can invite him back. I hope you come back as well. So, until next time, take care of one another, and thanks for listening. Make sure you check out George's website here: https://georgeprior.com/ If you're an Amazon shopper, check out his books here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGVZKW6V?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1783894620&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin

    Another fantastic interview with George Prior.

  6. May 1

    A fantastic conversation with Marlon Marrache, host of "The Marlon Marrache Show”

    Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. I feel as if I start every intro with, “A few weeks ago, a publicist emailed me about….” But it’s true, and I love it. So, I get this email about a retired cop who’s a podcast host (these retired cops, is that all they do?) who was with LAPD Internal Affairs. Would I like to interview him? Well, what cop could refuse an offer to flip the script and put IA in the hot seat? Little did I know he’d flip the script back with the oldest trick in the book: getting my name wrong. I hope you enjoy the episode. After you listen, tell me what you think of Martin. Whoops, I meant Marlon. He didn’t realize I was a police officer until about three-quarters of the way through the interview. Up until that point, he was keeping his language PG. Once he found out, the curse words flew. Such a fun interview and a fantastic guy. Make sure you check him out on YouTube, IG, and his website, which I’ll link in the description. Here's "The Marlon Marrache Show" YouTube link: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkpEPUwRpbaMMLb1saX9zA Follow him on Instagram: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @themarracheshow And on the web: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/ So until next time, take care of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.

    A fantastic conversation with Marlon Marrache, host of "The Marlon Marrache Show”

  7. Apr 24

    The things we love the most give us the most trouble - A delightful conversation with author Neil Adams

    Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. A few weeks ago, I received an email from a publicist (long-time listeners may have noticed that I often start my intros with this sentence) asking if I’d like to interview author Neil Adams. Neil, the publicist wrote,  had written his debut novel, From the Pile, A 9/11 First Responder Story, and would I be interested in interviewing him. Long-time listeners will also know my response: Absolutely, I would. So, here he is. I hope you enjoy our conversation. After you listen, let me know what you think of Neil. I can’t wait to have him back on. And not just because he’s one of the few guests who is older than me. His perspective on life and the best way to live it is exactly why I created this podcast. This crazy world needs more people like Neil, and I hope that his joy and zest for life inspire others to feel the same way he does. You can purchase his book here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/PILE-9-11-First-RespondersA-Story-ebook/dp/B0FFBLV86Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FZ4G5V6WT0TP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pgd7IQvMN8BJ_ddtL9DkxU5v14f71eqLxBDTgKSS0cfkLuONERjv358NRIE90Lg1rTcoAO8LRk3UAhmuIvAfJgUGnc04kpNOnzZthUpnfJ3qUMkUcwlhoYxwfraqYG_5TGCsRXOWkaUdy06J9QAqBtEoMYvi6TKqwBXb7d5omEsZOxxyn1cXESrBhaiIfrGO3UDoBkRnUiVPyEdmXcBtl8heOemP_-qqWJ9KNx3mhUU.yHxMN7qCav8EUReZwWbR84sJlGsDGHtJx2UrNpcCcK8&dib_tag=se&keywords=from+the+pile&qid=1776122061&sprefix=from+the+pile%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 You can check out his website here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.readneiladams.com/ Follow him on Instagram: @novelneil45 Until next time, take care of one another, remove the roadblocks that are quelling your happiness, and as always, thanks for listening.

    The things we love the most give us the most trouble - A delightful conversation with author Neil Adams

  8. Apr 15

    Burying a body with Meghann Holloway - An eye-opening conversation about resilience

    Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. As many of you know, I’m on the Peer Support Team for my agency, and from time to time, we have amazing people who come speak to our group. After they’re done, I corner them and ask them if they’d like to be a guest on my podcast. Meghann Holloway is one such amazing person, and here she is. I hope you enjoy our conversation. After you listen, tell me what you think of Meghann? She’s incredible, right? Among the many things that truly impresses me about Meghann is the love she has for all first responders and her take on positivity. When you really think about it, she nails what the core of positivity is. Not that life won’t put you in horrible situations, but when they happen, you’ll survive and come out the other side.  Now that, in my opinion, is life-changing. I’d like to thank Meghann for coming on the podcast, and I can’t wait to have her on again. And as always, I’d like to thank you for listening and supporting me and my mission. Until next time, take care of each other and treat each other with kindness and respect.

    Burying a body with Meghann Holloway - An eye-opening conversation about resilience
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A podcast created by a retired Homicide detective who's tired of all the negativity and hatred pushed by the media. Instead of promoting divisiveness and anger, this podcast promotes good news and people standing together in unity.

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