THE MARLON MARRACHE SHOW

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with Ron and Bobby for an honest conversation about Internal Affairs, discipline, accountability, and leadership in law enforcement. From getting investigated early in a career to dealing with unfair discipline, missed promotions, toxic workplace culture, and learning from your own mistakes, they break down how these experiences can either destroy an officer’s mindse...

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with former LAPD background investigator Ken Roybal to break down what really happens before someone earns the badge. They discuss why candidates get disqualified, how police hiring standards have changed, mistakes applicants make during backgrounds, and the growing struggle to recruit qualified officers. They also dive into Internal Affairs, whistleblowing, and the...

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with former LAPD Commander Keith Bushey for a raw look at how policing has changed since the 1960s. From the violence of old Los Angeles and the 1992 riots to Internal Affairs, “you lie, you die,” double standards, and politics inside LAPD leadership, Keith shares decades of stories and lessons from behind the badge. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting...

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with former police officer Jason Lehman to talk about being investigated, accused of dishonesty, and how the IA process can be weaponized. Jason also shares the $21 incident that turned into a $2,100 theft accusation, one of the most traumatic calls of his career, and the teenager he once arrested who completely changed the way he looked at policing. Marlon's Info: W...

What really happens when an LAPD officer gets sued, investigated, or ends up in court? Host Marlon Marrache sits down with a Retired Los Angeles City Attorney who spent 37 years representing LAPD officers to talk officer-involved shootings, Internal Affairs, controversial SIS tactics, bodycam footage, lawsuits, and the small mistakes that can completely change a case! Marlon's Info: Website: https...

Uncover the surprising history of the most famous police shield in the world! From Hollywood fame to political drama and real-life fraudsters, Host Marlon Marrache sits down with top police historians to reveal the shocking secrets, scandals, and misuse behind the iconic LAPD badge. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Insta...

A police chief who ran internal affairs... got investigated by the FBI! Former Chief of Police Scott Gardner racked up MORE felony charges than Al Capone — then walked into court to face the music. On this episode of THE MARLON MARRACHE SHOW -Truth Behind the Badge, the ex-East Cleveland chief spills everything: the pursuit that started it all, the indictment that blindsided him, and why he says t...

Retired Sergeant Juan Cephas breaks his silence on host Marlon Marrache's show — exposing chokeholds, cover-ups, and the secret war between cops and 'the rat squad.' If you think you know Internal Affairs, think again! Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https:...

A Brooklyn-born kid — too short for LAPD — cracked a Godfather joke in his sheriff's interview and scored a perfect 100. That kid became Commander Ralph Ornelas of the LA County Sheriff's Department, serving 36 years and leading the largest gang takedown in U.S. history. In this episode, host Marlon Marrache sits down with Ornelas to pull back the curtain on Internal Affairs — the most feared, mos...

Retired Riverside County Sheriff's Office Police Lieutenant Mike Walsh pulls back the curtain on Internal Affairs — what it really is, why it has such a bad reputation, and what cops actually need to know before they find themselves on the other side of the table. From his early days as a Marine to SWAT commander to IA investigator, Mike shares raw stories, hard-won wisdom, and the truth most depa...

Nate Butcher was on the front lines of the most violent bank robbery in American history — the 1997 North Hollywood shootout. As an LAPD officer, he faced down two heavily armed gunmen in a battle that left the nation stunned. But that was just the beginning. After surviving the chaos, Nate traded his badge for a briefcase and became a powerhouse real estate broker. This is the raw, unfiltered sto...

A K9 officer's career is nearly destroyed after a federal agent makes good on a threat — and his family's towing business becomes the weapon used against him. Marlon Marrache sits down with Police Officer Sergio Llamas and Police Attorney Kasey A. Castillo to expose how one vindictive call can trigger a 19-month internal affairs nightmare, a dishonesty allegation, and a fight for your badge, your...

Watch as Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett repeatedly intervenes in police business, confronting officers mid-traffic stop and "invading their zone". From criticizing an officer's "attitude" to questioning the use of resources during a stop sign detail, the Mayor’s actions sparked a major city drama and a formal condemnation from the police union for risking officer safety. Be sure to like and subscr...

Jay McWilliams, 25-year law enforcement veteran, pulls back the curtain on Internal Affairs — from his own IA two months into the job to watching loyal officers get fired after giving everything to the badge. This is the raw conversation the academy never has. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www...

Rafael grew up in the 818 with no car, no money for club fees, and a dad who worked every weekend — but still made it to the pros. In this episode of The Marlon Marrache Show: Truth Behind the Badge, Rafa breaks down what it really takes to go from neighborhood parks to professional soccer, why effort can't be coached, and the mental side of the game that separates good players from great ones.

Prosecutor April Sponsel and Phoenix PD Sergeant Doug McBride charged violent protesters as a criminal street gang — with full department approval. Then the politics flipped. April was fired, silenced for 18 months, and stripped of her law license. Doug was sent home for 32 months. Now they reveal what really happened inside Maricopa County's Attorney's Office. April & Doug's Website: https://poli...

In the heart of 1990s Los Angeles, the city was a powder keg of gang warfare and unprecedented violence. LAPD veterans Leonard Perez and William Dunn step into the studio to expose the raw reality of policing the "Bank Robbery Capital" of the world. From surviving a terrifying New Year's Eve ambush where officers were pinned down by gunfire to witnessing seven separate shootings in a single shift,...

Host Marlon Marrache and special guest Charles "Chuck" Bennett, a 30-plus year veteran LAPD detective, dive deep into a shocking case of police brutality caught on camera. When a 90-pound woman is body-slammed and struck in the head 10 times by a North Carolina officer, Bennett provides his veteran perspective on why this "small minority" of bad actors puts every officer at risk.

Watch a mind-blowing confrontation in Palm Beach County as a deputy pulls over a driver for allegedly using a cell phone with her right hand—only to discover she was born without one! Despite the driver showing her arm and the officer admitting he might have been mistaken, he still pushes forward with the stop and issues a $114 ticket. Join THE IA GUY & CHUCK as they debrief this viral incident, d...

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Host Marlon Marrache and guest Dan Saputa, owner of Forecast Security Group (FSG), discuss the Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix to emphasize the critical need for law enforcement officers to remain current on case law. o Saputa highlights the officer's dangerous decision to step onto the vehicle's running board as it drove away, an action that could be viewed as creating his own peril. o The rul...

Marlon Marrache spent 24 years with the LAPD — including time working the division that investigates its own officers. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Marlon pulls back the curtain on what Internal Affairs actually does, how the process really works from complaint to outcome, and why it looks nothing like what you've seen on TV. He gets into the lies, the cover-ups, the code of silence...

Experience meets accountability in this high-stakes debrief featuring two legendary law enforcement figures. Marlon Marrache, famously known as "The IA Guy", brings his 24 years of LAPD experience and Internal Affairs expertise to the table. Marrache surgically deconstructs a botched NYPD narcotics operation, exposing critical procedural failures including deactivated body cams, lack of proper ide...

He traded the badge for a microphone. Former Rhode Island cop Eddie Weidmann opens up about working 80-90 hour weeks, the dark side of police culture, and why he walked away from it all to chase laughs in Hollywood! From crack houses to comedy clubs — this one hits different. Eddies Info: YouTube Channel: UCNqUR_PDj5ymhW0QkBcz5_g IG:https://www.instagram.com/eddiewiedmann_ Marlon's Info: Website:...

This discussion explores the complex and often politically charged investigation of officer-involved shootings (OIS). Guest Jeff Wenninger, retired Police Lieutenant from the LAPD's Force Investigation Division (FID) details the challenges of scene management, where political concerns about the race of suspects and officers often overshadow tactical evaluations in the immediate aftermath! The conv...