Today we have on Michelle Blue Stanze-Colombini to detail her experience after her late husband, Bob Stanze was killed in the line of duty. She breaks down how she handled the situation, organizations that helped immediately…
DEA veterans Jack Riley and Joe Cronin discuss how cartels are using open borders and effecting national security in a 3 episode inaugural series of Federal Friday
This week we have on Kelly Chase to talk about some great stories and interactions he has had and seen with the police in St. Louis! We also have on John Schicker owner of Schicker Automotive to talk about what made him deci…
This episode we bring on our friend Tom Bottini to discuss a wide range of stories from his long career as a police officer. From kilos in the snow to undercover operations, this episode covers it all! Timestamps: 0:00 - Int…
Capt. Joe Spiess Sr, an original member of the Hoodlum Squad, recalls some of the stories from his time of dealing with mafia families in St. Louis. Bombings, safe burglaries and more.
This episode we have Bishop Edward Rice on to tell a "hallmark story" of a story so bizarre it needs no embellishing. We also have Detective Leo Rice of the SLMPD Intelligence Division back on to detail more outrageous stori…
Former SLMPD Major Harry Hegger recalls some of the facts surrounding the investigation of a terrorist fatally stabbing his daughter for becoming too Americanized.
Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin recalls her horrifying encounter with the notorious St. Louis area serial rapist Dennis Rabbitt. A riveting story of courage, determination and the power of believing in yourself. To hear the full inte…
Steve Burle and Clarence Hines recall some of the memories as being partners in several different divisions in the SLMPD
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Retired members of the SLMPD Major Harry Hegger and Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock recall stories involving the notorious Petty crime family (Sam, Lorenzo and Joe). The Petty Family was very active in the drug trade in the 70's and…
We at The Brighter Side Of Blue are frustrated with the lack of support our brave officers should have received during the 2022 school shooting here in St. Louis, MO. In this episode we detail and bring to light some of the …
The fellas from The Brighter Side Of Blue talk about the 4th of July chaos in downtown St. Louis, interview Ron Klier about his police memorabilia, and talk about a $1.8 million crack bust. Timestamps: 14:50 - Fireworks war …
Gus Torregrossa comes on the show to talk about his old fashion store, Gus's Fashion and Shoes. We also talk about what downtown St. Louis looked like in the 1960's along with stories about the one and only, JTM.
Brad Owens comes on the show to detail his perspective on the death of his close friend, Nick Sloan. He also discusses his time riding with JJ and recounting some lighter police stories.
Chris Pappas joins the podcast to give details on the Emory Futo murders in South St. Louis City. This is a great episode to get a behind the scenes look at what the detectives were discovering after the Emory Futo had commi…
Joe McCulloch is an experienced trial attorney with a broad range of experience in criminal law ranging from traffic offenses to homicide. McCulloch came to the practice of law after serving as a police officer for 20 years.…
Becky Smith's story is one of courage and transformation. Learn how she turned a personal tragedy into a mission to support and protect others in this episode.
Welcome Jim Glennon owner of Caliber Press, a premier law enforcement training company, as he takes us through his career and the critical elements of police training and leadership. Learn about his unique approach to teachi…
This week Ron Martin comes on to talk about his career as a police officer & the death of Michael Langsdorf amongst other things. Jimmy Long also comes on to talk about his time as JJ's partner and some of their stories ridi…