The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast

The Brighter Side of Blue
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. 6 DAYS AGO

    Diving Deep Into the St. Louis Anthony "TT" Jordan Case - #66

    Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement.https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/ In this episode, we welcome special guest Katie Kull, a reporter from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, who has been covering one of the wildest trials in recent memory—the Anthony Jordan case. We dive deep into this high-profile federal court case, filled with shocking testimonies, multiple murder confessions, and a complex web of crime. Stay tuned as we break down the case, discuss its impact on the criminal justice system, and predict what’s next in the trial. Don’t miss this gripping discussion filled with insider insights and law enforcement expertise. Timestamps: 1:15 - Introducing guest Katie Kull from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch 3:02 - Overview of the Anthony Jordan trial: A shocking case 7:51 - How the investigation started 16:11 - Murders, drugs, and connections to organized crime 25:30 - The exclusion list controversy: Impact on St. Louis law enforcement 30:08 - Kim Gardner’s troubled tenure as Circuit Attorney 39:10 - The defense strategy 44:00 - How this case compares to past high-profile crime syndicates Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550540044972 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 8m

  2. FEB 10

    Surviving A Horrific Car Crash - #65

    Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement.https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Karen Perry, a longtime friend of the hosts, who shares her harrowing experience of surviving a devastating car accident. We discuss the challenges faced by first responders, the effects of PTSD, and innovative treatments that offer hope. Timestamps: 00:00 - Karen’s traumatic car accident 05:12 - First responders’ role in the aftermath 10:45 - The long road to recovery and multiple surgeries 18:30 - Coping with PTSD, anxiety, and depression 24:55 - The struggle with medications and seeking alternatives 30:20 - Discovering Alpha-Stim: A breakthrough in PTSD treatment 36:10 - How Alpha-Stim works and its impact on mental health 42:00 - Success stories from first responders and veterans 48:15 - How to access Alpha-Stim and find support 55:00 - Final thoughts: Overcoming trauma and advocating for mental health Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550540044972 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 15m

  3. FEB 3

    Key Prosecutor Describes Behind the Scenes Story of St. Louis Massage LuXe CEO Todd Beckman - #64

    Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement. https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/ In this episode of The Brighter Side of Blue, the key prosecuting attorney, John Davis exposes the shocking story of Todd Beckman, a successful St. Louis businessman turned criminal "mastermind." We break down his rise in the tanning and massage industries, his transition into "large-scale" drug trafficking, and the chilling kidnapping that led to his downfall. Timestamps: 08:47 - Todd Beckman’s rise in business 10:38 - Introduction to Blake Lavender 12:17 - Large-scale marijuana distribution 13:00 - Caleb Lavender’s role 13:47 - Kerry Roades: The muscle 14:37 - Zachary Smith’s involvement 16:59 - Halloween 2016 burglary 20:48 - Beckman’s order: "Find him" 24:44 - The ambush and kidnapping 28:33 - Ransom calls to parents 32:24 - Ellis's father reports to police 38:04 - Beckman moves Ellis to storage unit 42:09 - Ellis released at a strip mall 44:03 - Law enforcement begins investigation 48:43 - Beckman’s dramatic arrest 52:40 - Discovery of key evidence 55:02 - Beckman’s final downfall Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550540044972 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 47m

  4. JAN 27

    "I Can't Sleep, One of My Best Friends Was Just Killed." - #63

    Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement.https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/ In this gripping episode, we sit down with Chief Marlon Walker of the Hermann Police Department and Chief Chris Neace of New Haven Police Department to delve into the tragic events that rocked the small community of Hermann, Missouri, in March 2023. Timestamps: 00:24 - Introduction of Chiefs Marlon Walker and Chris Neese 01:56 - Chief Walker describes Hermann and its police department 02:39 - Chief Neace recounts his connection to Hermann and his law enforcement journey 04:09 - The events of March 12, 2023, and the officer-involved shooting at Casey's 07:00 - Chief Walker recalls arriving at the scene and the chaos that ensued 10:11 - The standoff with the suspect 16:14 - Mason Griffith's personal life and impact on the community 19:19 - Officer Adam Sullentrup's recovery and return home 23:15 - Chief Neace on revitalizing the New Haven Police Department 26:26 - The creation and mission of the Chief Mason Griffith Foundation Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 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 14m

  5. JAN 20

    Joe Cronin & Jack Riley Part 2 - #62

    Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement?https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/ This week Joe Cronin and Jack Riley return. They discuss combatting drug cartels and limiting precursor chemicals from China fueling fentanyl production, a “strike force” model combining federal and local agencies for shared intelligence and agile raids, and how classifying cartels as foreign terrorist groups would strengthen efforts against overdoses, smuggling, and violence amongst many other topics. Timestamps: 20:25 - Danny’s “useless information” 25:20 - Not JJ's Zen 43:45 - Jack Riley and Joe Cronin come on the show 53:34 - Precursor chemicals from China, fentanyl crisis 1:26:00 - Cost-cutting & DEA resource allocation 1:38:00 - Comedic raid stories (alligators, monkeys, wrong door) Connect with us!Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 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 54m

  6. JAN 13

    SAINT LOUIS MOBILE RESERVE STORIES With Retired Police Sgt. John Winter - #61

    Retired Sergeant John Winter comes on the show to talk about his time working with Mobile Reserve, and other wild stories around St. Louis. 00:28 “alright here we are with our interview” intro to interview 03:00 What the mobile reserve does 06:03 The partnership between JW and Pearl (or between officers in Mobile reserve) 14:45 Why John was in mobile for 2 years (Some good intros in there) 18:51 Officer Pearl getting shot 28:09 Best places in St. Louis to get a felony arrest 35:00 JW getting question by Internal Affairs 39:56 Police officer shenanigans out at JW’s property 50:54 The most memorable supervisors they've had 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.

    1h 9m

  7. JAN 6

    What It's Like to Grow Up With a Police Dad - #60

    JJ, Danny, and Tom's daughters join to talk about their experiences growing up with policemen as fathers. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - LJ's Zen moment 1:20 - Dads join the show 3:30 - Randy's story about being followed 7:04 - Beppy talks about growing up in a police family 10:07 - LJ's stories from her childhood 13:19 - Danny tells a childhood story about Beppy 15:48 - Randy talks about working at Columbo's 19:31 - Tom and Randy's experience with a young police officer 21:46 - Beppy's useless information 22:54 - Updates on the P Diddy trial 24:21 - Paying the bills (Sponsor reads) 27:40 - Daughters talk about the most memorable of their fathers' friends 30:43 - Paying more bills (Sponsor reads) 31:51 - Beppy shares her appreciation for her father and first responders Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550540044972========== Subscribe and Listen to the Brighter Side Of Blue Podcast HERE:📱 =========➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SapJxcx9ZM9s7D1zEgryh➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brighter-side-of-blue-podcast/id1715141379 #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.

    33 min

  8. 12/30/2024

    Going From Navy SEAL to S.W.A.T. - #59

    Joe Busso is a retired Navy SEAL that details what it was like going through BUD/S, his time as a Navy SEAL, and how after leaving, he got into law enforcement. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 7:12 - Danny's useless information 13:09 - JJ's Zen 19:40 - Newsroom.com 29:35 - Joe Busso comes on to talk about being a Navy SEAL 35:41 - Going into BUD/S 53:28 - Walking into Seal Team 4 1:00:33 - SERE school 1:16:21 - Jumping into the trees 1:22:25 - Joe's second deployment 1:28:27 - Going from SEALS to S.W.A.T 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.

    1h 45m
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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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