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Brighter Side of Blue Episodes

May 18, 2024

Episode 27 - Sweetie Pie's Murder, Giving Closure To Mourning Families, & The Cicada Invasion - Full Episode

Detective Dave Rudolph, a 19 year veteran of the SLMPD, was the lead investigator in the 2016 murder of Andre Montgomery, from the show "Sweetie Pie's." He comes on the show to detail the investigation. We also are introduci…
May 11, 2024

Episode 26 - A Halloween Murder - Told By Eric Lanham

Eric Lanham talks about the murder of Sgt. Mike King being on Halloween in 2008. Sergeant Michael King as he sat in his patrol car at the intersection of Leland Avenue and Delmar Boulevard.
May 4, 2024

Episode 25 - The FULL Story of Billy Armentrout

After an unsuccessful attempt to kill his father, drug user Charles "Billy" Armentrout later murdered his grandmother and was sent to prison for life. Billy McDonough comes on the show to talk about the documentary "I Am A K…
April 27, 2024

Episode 24 - Murderer Teams Up With Police - Told by Joe Spiess

Police Chief Joe Spiess of Brentwood, Missouri comes in to tell the story of a murderer turned informant and how his connection with him turned led to numerous arrests as well as a lifelong friendship.
April 19, 2024

Episode 23 - "I'm Shooting It Out With The Police"

John Hefele comes on to tell a collection of stories from his time working as a police officer.
April 12, 2024

Episode 22 - Finding A Decapitated Child

Celebrating his 30 year career, now retired Sergeant Brian McGlynn and former St. Louis Cardinal Eli Marrero come on the show.
April 5, 2024

Episode 21 - The Torry Miller Manhunt

Live from Barney's on Chippewa! A very special show including JJ's ever popular Zen quote, Tom's barfight at Barney's, the officer of the week as well as the Torry Miller manhunt.
March 29, 2024

Episode 20 - Everything You Need To Know About Meth

Jason comes on the show to detail everything he learned being on the forefront of the fight against meth in America.
March 22, 2024

Episode 19 - Former DEA Deputy Administrator Breaks Down The Border Crisis

Former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Rileyand Former ASAC Joe Cronin, DEA Counter Narco Terrorism Operations join the podcast to talk all things El Chap, the border crisis, the opioid crisis, and more.
March 15, 2024

Episode 18 Pretending To Be A Dirty Cop

Interview with Detective Shane Monnig who tells the stories of some of his investigation. Also, Former Lt Al Moore talks about his career and his undercover role as a dirty cop.
March 8, 2024

Episode 17 Popes, Presidents, & Princes

Intro 0:00 JJ’s Zen moment 9:54 Upcoming sponsored events: 11:18 Hijacking/car chase story 13:22 Social media updates 16:46 Blue Line Round Table 19:41 Tommy’s Pope Story 23:08 When MO changed it’s plates 30:45 President Cli…
March 1, 2024

Episode 16 Exposing Pedophilia At A Massive Scale

Nikki Badolato details her time leading the FBI's Child Exploitation Task Force.
Feb. 23, 2024

Episode 15 Disturbing Case Of A Mother Murdering Her Children

The Godfather of homicide Joe Burgoon details some memorable cases that have come across his desk. Timecodes ⏰ 0:27: Expanding listener base, particularly in Singapore, with plans for global reach. 6:24: Discussion on horn e…
Feb. 16, 2024

Episode 14 Untold Story - Tragic Death Of Bob Stanze

Chief of Police in Sunset Hills Steve Dodge recounts the tragic incident when his partner Bob Stanze was shot and killed in the line of duty during an arrest in St. Louis City on August 8, 2000. Joe Crews details stepping up…
Feb. 9, 2024

Episode 13 Undercover Brothers: The Undercover Files #2

Brothers, retired SLMPD Sgt Ron Klier and former St. Louis County detective Dennis Klier talk about their careers on the police force as well as their military service. Things that come up: - SCAT - Smoking with Hugh Hefner …
Feb. 2, 2024

Episode 12 Catching A Rapist - The Undercover Files #1

Thirty-three year veteran and recently retired Sergeant of St. Louis County PD, Jen Williams, details her experience going undercover to catch a rapist.
Jan. 26, 2024

Episode 11 The Legends Series #4 Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock: A Renaissance Man

Jerry speaks about his undercover investigation of legendary St. Louis gangster Sam Petty which includes undercover drug buys, search warrants. Jerry also tells the story of starting the Housing Authority Unit.
Jan. 19, 2024

Episode 10 - The Legends Series #3 Major Harry Hegger: From Marine Grunt to City Cop

Harry shares stories about many of his investigations including legendary gangsters Sam Petty, Lorenzo Petty, Jerry Lewis-Bey. The arrests of of "dirty" cops and much more. Producer John's "I thought it would be a good id…
Jan. 12, 2024

Episode 9 - The Legends Series #2 Sgt. Joe Burgoon: The Godfather of Homicide

Joe Burgoon talks about the National Food Store murders, the deadliest mass shooting in St. Louis history. He also talks about aa still unsolved murder in South St. Louis and more.
Jan. 4, 2024

Episode 8 - The Legends Series #1: Capt. Joe Spiess Sr. and The Hoodlum Squad

Legendary cops vs legendary mobsters. Joe Spiess Sr., the last living member of the legendary Hoodlum Squad, shares his stories of investigating some of St. Louis' notorious mobsters. Stories about St. Louis Police legend…
Dec. 29, 2023

Episode 7 - Happy New Year...The Train Story

Happy New Year to all. Our new weekly feature of "I thought it was a good idea..." - an entertaining story about a train crossing gone wrong.
Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 6 - Part 2 - The Hostage Taking of Police Commissioner Col. John Frank (producer John's father)

The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team) member retired Sgt. Tony Lachenicht who was member of the team …
Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 6 - Part 1 - The Hostage Taking of Police Commissioner Col. John Frank (producer John's father)

The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team) member retired Sgt. Tony Lachenicht who was member of the team …
Dec. 12, 2023

Special Episode - The Cold Case of Nancy Brannon

We speak with Melissa Daus, the niece of Nancy Brannon. Melissa tells the story of her Aunt Nancy who went missing November 25, 1986. Melissa and her family want to bring closure to the case. Let's see if we can all help.