What does it take to spend 33 years serving with the Los Angeles Police Department - and what happens when the badge finally comes off?

In this episode of Never Clocked Out, Buck sits down with retired LAPD officer Marcos Rubio to discuss a career that took him from the streets of Los Angeles to Metropolitan Division, SWAT, and the mounted platoon. From high-risk operations and violent encounters to presidential protection details and tactical medicine, Marcos shares firsthand insight into the realities of specialized law enforcement and the brotherhood forged through service.

But the conversation goes beyond the action. Marcos & Buck open up about the cumulative toll of police work, the effects of PTSD and traumatic experiences, and why officers often don't recognize the impact of the job until retirement. Together, they discuss the importance of mental health support, the consequences of carrying trauma home to family, and the need for officers to find healthy ways to cope with the weight of what they've witnessed.

The conversation also explores Marcos's decades of volunteer search and rescue work, his continued service as a reserve deputy, and his commitment to mentoring young people through judo. Even after retirement, his dedication to serving others remains strong.

From the streets of Los Angeles to life after the badge, this is an honest conversation about service, sacrifice, brotherhood, and the reality that some experiences never truly leave you.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses PTSD, traumatic experiences in law enforcement, and a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a young child. Listener discretion is advised.

You're listening to Never Clocked Out - because some callings don't end when the shift is over.

The conversation features Richard Braun, the current District Attorney of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit of Georgia, discussing his background, family, and the upcoming election. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to the law in his role and shares insights about his experiences in various legal positions.

Takeaways

• Importance of law adherence
• Significance of family values

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Richard "Richy" Braun
• 03:10 Family and Personal Values
• 06:07 Transition to District Attorney
• 08:47 Challenges and Achievements in Legal Roles
• 12:02 The Role of a District Attorney
• 14:51 Voting Process and Election Insights

In this episode of Never Clocked Out, Buck sits down with Adam Johnson, founder of LowCoRods, to talk about turning a lifelong passion for fishing into a growing small business - and the lessons learned along the way.

Takeaways:

• Turning a lifelong passion for fishing into a business
• From 24 years in the Army to entrepreneurship
• Starting in the garage and building custom fly rods
• Knowing when it’s time to move from custom work to scalable production
• The importance of putting in the reps and mastering your craft
• Scaling a small business without losing quality
• Cutting out middlemen and improving cost efficiency
• Using technology to compete as a small manufacturer
• Finding and training local talent
• Building a business that creates memories and strengthens the community