• Going From Navy SEAL to S.W.A.T. - #59
    Dec 30 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Legendary Reporter Chris Hayes - #58
    Dec 23 2024

    Chris Hayes, legendary St. Louis reporter comes on to talk about the stories he has of the relationship between the police and media, and his relationship with both Steve James and Paige Spears.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    7:35 - Danny's useless information

    13:07 - Newsroom.com

    27:17 - JJ's Zen

    30:05 - Chris Hayes interview

    40:55 - Paige Spears

    42:55 - Steve gives Chris his painting

    1:03:41 - Chris's favorite cases


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    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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Saving a Man From a Murder Charge With Colonel Jerry Leyshock - #57
    Dec 16 2024

    On this week's episode we have on Colonel Leyshock to detail an intense story, a phone call with our previous guest Bill McClellan, and a call in from the one and only Danny Howard from our studio down in Naples, Florida.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    53:11 - JJ Zen 1:03:19 - Interviewing Bill McClellan about Paige Spears 1:14:09 - Colonel Leyshock interview


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    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.

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • Federal Friday 3-Changes Are Coming in Federal Law Enforcement
    Dec 13 2024

    Former DEA agents Jack Riley and Joe Cronin discuss some of the nominees of President-elect Donald Trump and the effects they will have on law enforcement.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Reporting Behind the Blue Wall: St. Louis' Bill McClellan - #56
    Dec 9 2024

    This week we have on the legendary St. Louis reporter Bill McClellan. We dive into some of the most infamous stories Bill has written about as well as get a behind the scenes look of what it was like reporting on crime in St. Louis.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    4:38 - YSL Trial update

    9:39 - Danny's useless information

    16:59 - Newsroom.com

    31:08 - JJ's Zen

    40:12 - Bill McClellan comes on the show

    43:44 - Young reporters don't have the access they once did

    56:36 - Bill had some people coming after him

    1:08:01 - Bill's ability as a storyteller

    1:17:56 - Producer John's father being held hostage

    1:25:30 - Drinking at the Missouri Bar & Grill

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • St. Louis Guns n' Hoses Recap - #55
    Dec 2 2024

    The Brighter Side of Blue team heads to Guns n' Hoses to interview several of the fighters, checkout the weigh-ins, and explore the Enterprise Center!


    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    3:18 - Sergeant Sean Mezzolla

    9:28 - Eva comes on to say hello

    24:47 - Epic Guns n' Hoses bathroom fight

    36:39 - Newsroom.com

    44:22 - Danny's useless information

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Legendary Police Chief Joe Mokwa Recalls Time in Law Enforcement - #54
    Nov 25 2024

    Former St. Louis police chief Joe Mokwa comes on the show to recount many classic stories from his time in law enforcement in the city of St. Louis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:04 - Chief Dodge calls in 25:44 - JJ's Zen 30:15 - Newsroom.com 35:30 - Chief Mokwa comes on the show 50:18 - How did Mokwa become a police officer? 1:02:17 - Mokwa's efficiency with the press 1:19:14 - What could boost morale for cops? 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.

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • How do Elections Effect the Police? - #53
    Nov 18 2024

    This week we have on Tim Lachenicht to talk about stories from his career in the St. Louis Police Department. We also have on Jay Schroeder to talk about how elections and voting in certain leaders directly effects our police departments. Sean Mazzola also comes on the podcast to talk about Guns n’ Hoses, an annual St. Louis police fundraiser supporting first responders. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 25:58 - Tim Lachenicht comes on the show 36:48 - Jay Schroeder comes on 1:08:31 - Talking about Guns n' Hoses with Sean Mazzola 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/ 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.

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    1 hr and 31 mins