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 …
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 ef…
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 th…
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,…
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…
Retired Sergeant John Winter comes on the show to talk about his time working with Mobile Reserve, and other wild stories around St. Louis.
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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:…
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.
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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…
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. Ti…
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.
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…
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 o…
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…
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 affects our polic…
On this week's episode, we talk all things dogs! What role do dogs play in law enforcement and how do we support getting them more involved and available for police departments around the United States. K9s4COPS website: htt…
On this week's episode, we talk about some of the craziest trials we've read about. We also show some behind the scenes footage of the Guns n' Hoses box off. Timestamps: 3:34 - Young Thug pleads guilty 7:28 - JJ hates bullie…
On this week's episode we have a special guest that details his ascent from an Iraqi refugee, to an interpreter for the U.S. military, to playing an integral role in capturing Saddam Hussein. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Background o…
This week's episode of The Brighter Side of Blue our very own Tom Sawyer opens up about his experience fostering 3 victims of domestic abuse. This story epitomizes what the Brighter Side of Blue is all about, the police fami…
This week's episode, we cover several St. Louis police stories including: - The child m*lestor "Flashlight Bob" - The infamous Michael Harper su*cide - And of course Diddy Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 20:06 - Arrested for clonin…
This week's episode, we go into the imprisonment of Paige Spears and his journey of rehabilitation. If you have even a slight degree of connection to the governor, we are asking for you help to free Paige! Timestamps: 0:00 -…
Vince Stehlin comes on the show to lighten things up with some great stories of his time pulling pranks as a police officer. We also get a surprise guest from one of the original and most profound philosophers of the world. …
On This episode of The Brighter Side Of Blue we honor just a few of the wonderful women that help keep our communities safe. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 35:42 - Colonel Leyshock 1:02:14 - Anna Kimble 1:24:16 - Kim Allen 1:32:18…