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Monday, July 20th, 2026 Join host Cleveland for a powerful follow-up interview with Jake Slater, a determined young man still chasing his dream of joining the Fort Wayne Fire Department.   After a full year of waiting, training, studying, and pushing himself physically and mentally, Jake returns to the mic to share what life has really been like in the “holding pattern.” From the uncertainty of th...

NEW EPISODE ALERT – POLICE POD TALK   Monday, April 13th, 2026   Host Cleveland is back with a powerful follow-up episode you won’t want to miss. One year later, we reconnect with Kaile, a determined police recruit chasing her dream of serving with the Fort Wayne Police Department.   Did she make it into the academy? What challenges did she face along the way? What lessons did she learn during the...

Monday March 23, 2026 host Cleveland sits down with special guest Paula for a powerful and eye-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.   In episode 4, Paula will answer email questions from the last episodes and shares her firsthand experience within the Hispanic community, breaking down the real journey of individuals and families seeking to enter the United States. From the steps it takes t...

Monday, March 16th join host Cleveland on the next episode of Police Pod Talk as he sits down once again with Paula, whose firsthand experience working with the Hispanic community gives her a powerful and compassionate voice. In Part 3 episode: Legal, Lost, and Living in America: Paula breaks down: How ICE impact Hispanic individuals and families What rights people have once they come across the b...

Monday, November 24th join host Cleveland on the next episode of Police Pod Talk as he sits down once again with Paula, whose firsthand experience working with the Hispanic community gives her a powerful and compassionate voice. In Part 2 episode: Legal, Lost, and Living in America: Paula breaks down: How Law Enforcement and ICE impact Hispanic individuals and families What rights people have once...

This Monday on Police Pod Talk, Cleveland sits down with Paula, who shares her inspiring journey from a college student to becoming a Hispanic interpreter for the Department of Education and the Department of Health, helping migrant workers navigate language barriers and access opportunity. In Part 1, Paula opens up about how that one job opened the door to new roles, new communities, and a deeper...

Monday on Police Pod Talk in this powerful Part 2 of our ongoing series, host Cleveland reconnects with Kaile, who’s been chasing her dream of becoming a Police Officer.   Six months ago, Kaile shared her hopes and nerves as she took the written exam and waited on the results, and now she’s back to give us the inside scoop on everything that’s happened since. From background checks to interviews,...

Coming Monday on the Police Pod Talk! Host Cleveland sits down with retired Fort Wayne Police Department officer Stacy Jenkins for a powerful and personal conversation you won’t want to miss. In this episode, Stacy shares what it was like growing up as the son of a police officer, reflecting on memories of his father and the bond he witnessed among his father’s partners in the department. He also...

This week on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland takes a trip to Michigan to sit down with his brother Jeff on an honest and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they dive into one of the most pressing issues facing communities today, young people and gun violence. From real-life observations to heartfelt banter, Cleveland and Jeff explore the possible causes and lasting effects of youth being dr...

Monday on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland sits down with his brother Jeff from Michigan for a powerful conversation on leadership in Police work, Sports teams, and the workplace. Together, they’ll break down: What it truly takes to be a good leader. The tough decisions leaders must make to protect the team. How overlooking bad seeds can destroy productivity and the team. How leadership can keep go...

This Monday on Police Pod Talk, join host Cleveland and his brother Jeff, visiting all the way from Michigan, for a thought-provoking back-and-forth you won’t want to miss. Cleveland is exploring a bold new idea, starting a business to train potential police recruits before they even join the academy, giving them a head start in skills, mindset, and preparation. He compares it to athletes whose pa...

Join us this Monday on Police Pod Talk with your host Cleveland, as he catches up once again with his brother Jeff for a powerful and eye-opening conversation. The two dive into a recent and controversial incident in Jacksonville, Florida, where police stopped a driver for not having their headlights on, a stop that escalated quickly and ended with officers pulling the driver from the vehicle. Wit...

Monday's episode on Police Pod Talk host, Cleveland, sits down with his brother Jeff from Michigan, for a heartfelt and eye-opening discussion on one of the most tragic and disturbing events in recent law enforcement news, the ambush on Police Officers in Lorain, Ohio, where Officer Philip Wagner tragically lost his life and two other officers were seriously injured. Cleveland and Jeff reflect on...

Monday on Police Pod Talk get ready for an inside look at one of the world’s most inspiring and elite competitions for First Responders, the World Police and Fire Games! Join Cleveland as he takes you behind the scenes of his unforgettable experience competing in Birmingham, Alabama during June 27th to July 6th, where over 8,500 athletes from 70+ countries gathered to compete in 68 Olympic-style s...

“Kaile’s Crossroads: The Journey to Serve” This week on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland reconnects with a familiar voice, Kaile who’s finally taken a major step toward her dream of becoming a police officer. After years of thinking, praying, and discussing it with her family, Kaile has officially taken the written test and completed the pre-physical agility test for the police department. In this...

"From Undercover to Homicide: Robin’s Journey in Blue" In this powerful and personal episode of Police Pod Talk, your host Cleveland sits down with one of his longtime partners from the Fort Wayne Police Department, Robin. Robin opens up about her journey into law enforcement, beginning with her time in the police academy and quickly diving into high-stakes work as an undercover officer on a speci...

“From Hustle to Healing: Marie’s Story” Advertisement for Monday’s Upcoming Episode on Police Pod Talk: On this powerful episode of Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland sits down for a raw and emotional interview with Marie a woman whose life took unexpected turns after moving from the streets of Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Marie opens up about her early days, how she was drawn into the fast-paced...

Police Pod Talk – Upcoming Episode Alert! Get ready for another spine-chilling installment of Police Pod Talk with your host, Cleveland, as he welcomes back special guest Scott Wells, the man who stunned listeners with his terrifying story of unknowingly camping with a serial killer. This time, Scott returns to answer YOUR questions from the infamous episode and take us even deeper into the darkne...

Monday on Police Pod Talk you won’t want to miss this jaw-dropping episode as special guest Scott Wells takes us deep into the heart of the Grand Canyon and into the most chilling experience of his life. What began as a peaceful 5-day camping trip with two close friends quickly turned into a real-life horror story when the trio crossed paths with a strange, enigmatic loner known only as Condor Mar...

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim wasn’t just a well-known name in the Fort Wayne Pol...

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim wasn’t just a well-known name in the Fort Wayne Pol...

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim wasn’t just a well-known name in the Fort Wayne Pol...

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim wasn’t just a well-known name in the Fort Wayne Pol...

Monday's episode on Police Pod Talk: “The Stick, The Stop, and The Suspension” In our next powerful episode of Police Pod Talk, your host Cleveland dives into a controversial arrest that made headlines and sparked serious debate. In Columbia County, Florida, a legally blind man was stopped by police who believed he had a weapon in his back pocket. It turned out to be nothing more than a walking st...

Monday's episode on Police Pod Talk: “Chasing the Flame with Jake Slater” In our next powerful episode of Police Pod Talk, we sit down with Jake Slater, a young man with a burning passion—not for Law Enforcement, but for Firefighting. Just like we gave a spotlight to a young woman pursuing her dream to become a Police Officer, we’re giving equal time and space to Jake as he chases his goal of beco...