Episodes

  • Police Week: Honoring the Fallen and the Hidden Toll
    May 18 2026

    Jim, Jay and Aaron recount memories of fallen colleagues, the tradition of Police Week, and the unseen mental and physical costs of policing — from funerals and memorials to heart disease, CTE, and suicide. They stress the need to support each other, recognize all line-of-duty deaths, and plan to honor officers at Police Week.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Radio Fails, PTSD and Psychedelic Hope
    May 11 2026

    This episode mixes a hilarious radio call, with a serious conversation on law‑enforcement mental health: PTSD, addictions, veteran suicide, and the limits of current treatments.

    The hosts discuss documentary-driven interest in psychedelic therapies (MDMA, ibogaine), barriers from policy and "Big pharma", officer wellness, retirement issues, and practical steps to support fellow officers after critical incidents.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Check on Your People: Rituals, Resources, and Reckoning in Law Enforcement
    May 4 2026

    This episode examines mental health struggles inside law enforcement, timed for Mental Health Awareness Month and Police Week. Hosts discuss uncertain suicide statistics, stigma, and how traumatic work—especially ICAC and child-abuse investigations—impacts officers over time.

    They critique inadequate organizational responses, payday barriers to care, and the limitations of EAP, and note newer resources like North Carolina's Responder Assistance Initiative. Personal stories highlight how silent coping, humor, and lack of ritual worsen outcomes.

    The episode emphasizes practical steps: normalize therapy, create decompression rituals, implement critical-incident response plans, and prioritize peer check-ins. A clear call to action: check on your people and make mental health a real priority.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • From VHS to Terminator: Cops, Tech, and the Perils of the Easy Button
    Apr 27 2026

    Jim & Aaron - Law Enforcement veterans, discuss passing instructor school, classroom horrors, and how technology reshaped policing from VHS dashcams to body-worn cameras.

    The conversation focuses on AI’s growing role in law enforcement—benefits like faster searches and report drafting, but also serious risks: misidentifications, deepfakes, hallucinations, and overreliance that can ruin lives and careers.

    They urge careful validation, better training, and cautious adoption of tools like facial recognition, AI-generated reports, and autonomous drones to avoid unintended consequences while acknowledging the practical help AI can provide when used responsibly.

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    56 mins
  • "You're a Liar, Gina": Small-Town Kerfuffle's, what its like working in small towns
    Apr 20 2026

    Jim, Jay & Aaron recount a chaotic Board of Elections meeting, a memorable porch shooting that spawned an office catchphrase, and candid conversations about gear, budgets, and the upsides and downsides of policing in small towns. Expect sharp humor, on-the-job lessons, and a look at why small agency life can be both frustrating and deeply rewarding.

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    57 mins
  • Behind the Tape: From Blue Falcons to Bad Dad Jokes — Officers’ Top Grievances
    Apr 13 2026

    Hosts Jim and Aaron share candid, often funny and sometimes frustrating stories about police life — from petty neighbor disputes and bodycam moments to toxic admin, "blue falcons," call-jumping, hot-swapped cruisers, and the cringiest jokes officers hear on the beat. They collect nationwide pet peeves, trade sharp comebacks, and invite listeners to send their own stories.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Afro Man, Pound Cake & Police Fails: Cops Break Down the Viral Trial
    Apr 6 2026

    Three friends and Law officers trade stories and laughs as they unpack the viral Afro Man lawsuit, courtroom antics and the infamous lemon pound cake moment.

    They also debunk police folklore—Miranda myths, bad traffic-stop behavior and sovereign-citizen fails—while sharing wild patrol anecdotes, roadside confrontations and the pet peeves that drive them crazy.

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    59 mins
  • Contempt of Cop: When Auditors Test the Line
    Mar 30 2026

    Jim and Aaron explore 'contempt of cop' incidents, First Amendment auditors, and how social media algorithms amplify confrontations. They share patrol and detective perspectives, training gaps, and practical communication tips to reduce escalations and improve public interactions.

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    1 hr and 16 mins