GOLD SHIELDS

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. When a life hangs in the balance, a desperate voice calls 911. On the other end of that line is a hero who must remain calm while chaos unfolds, fear takes over, and every second counts. In this powerful episode of GOLD SHIELDS , we take you inside the world of 911 operators and radio dispatchers, the unseen heroes of law enfo...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. What does it take to crack major criminal cases—and what happens when the investigation leaves more questions than answers? This week on GOLD SHIELDS , retired FBI agent and respected media commentator Jennifer Coffindaffer us for an inside look at her remarkable career, the high-profile investigations she worked, and the expe...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. He was one of America’s most feared killers. Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski lived a double life—family man on the surface, ruthless contract killer behind closed doors. But eventually, someone had to get close enough to bring him down. Enter ATF Undercover Agent Dominick Polifrone , who went deep undercover and came face-to-fa...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. You can run from the crime scene—but you can’t run from your DNA. On Episode 178 we sit down with Detective Lindsey Wade , a leading expert in DNA and cold case investigations and the bestselling author of My DNA. Lindsey takes us inside the world of cold case investigations, DNA evidence, forensic science, and homicide invest...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 25 YEARS LATER… HE REMEMBERS IT ALL. On September 11, 2001, America was attacked, and New York City was at the center of it all. For the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 , GOLD SHIELDS presents a powerful and deeply personal interview with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani . Mayor Giuliani takes us inside the chaos of that unim...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On this powerful and deeply personal episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with LJ Ruggiero for a journey into the devastating reality of addiction, and the extraordinary power of recovery. Born into a prominent New York City family, LJ’s life took a dramatic turn as addiction pulled him into a world of Xanax, gambling, arrests...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Leadership. It’s more than a title, a rank, or a position—it’s about responsibility, character, sacrifice, and taking care of the people who trust you. In the newly released Episode I sat down with Rear Admiral Jamie Sands, USN (Ret.) , a decorated Navy SEAL leader who served more than three decades in the U.S. military. His r...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. ZOMBIE HUNTER. COLD CASE. MURDER. JUSTICE. For more than 20 years, a brutal double murder remained unsolved, until Sergeant Troy Hillman and his team reopened the investigation and began the relentless hunt for the killer. In his book Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter , Troy takes you inside one of the most chilling and bizarre c...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Jill Wagner, the powerhouse actress who brings BOBBY to life in Paramount+’s hit series LIONESS , joins GOLD SHIELDS for an unforgettable conversation that takes you BEHIND THE ROLE, BEHIND THE CHARACTER, AND BEHIND THE SCENES of one of television’s most intense and talked-about shows. On LIONESS , Jill Wagner portrays Bobby ,...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. What if crime wasn't just a choice...it was the family business? On this extraordinary episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with former professional jewel thief Bryan Sobolewski for an unforgettable conversation that is equal parts shocking, fascinating, and surprisingly hilarious. This truly is "All In The Family.&q...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. The shadows are where wars are won... and where heroes are rarely recognized. For more than 25 years, CIA Operations Officer Bob Dougherty served on the front lines of America's hidden war, operating in some of the world's most dangerous countries. While the headlines focused on military operations, Bob was working d...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. OPERATION NEPTUNE SPEAR | The SEAL Team Six Raid That Killed Usama Bin Laden On May 2, 2011, one of the most daring and historic military operations in modern history unfolded deep inside Abbottabad, Pakistan. Operation Neptune Spear ended the decade-long manhunt for the world's most wanted terrorist—the leader of Al-Qaed...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. What happens when a victim has no name... no identity... and no one left searching? In this unforgettable episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with Lisa Bailey, former FBI Forensic Artist, forensic facial approximation specialist, and bestselling author of Clay & Bones.  For decades, Lisa worked at the intersection of art,...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This week on GOLD SHIELDS, we take you into the heart of modern aerial warfare with an unforgettable interview featuring Mary Howe, a former U.S. Air Force AC-130 Gunner whose courage, precision, and leadership helped protect American troops in some of the world’s most dangerous combat zones. Born into a family with a deep and...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This week on GOLD SHIELDS, prepare for an edge-of-your-seat interview with Trevor Fortner, a U.S. Navy veteran and elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) expert who spent years confronting some of the deadliest ticking time bombs in combat zones around the world. When every second matters… how do you decide which wire to cut?...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Netflix captivated audiences with How To Rob A Bank , the unbelievable true story of Scott Scurlock, better known as "Hollywood," the mastermind behind a string of high-profile bank robberies that stunned law enforcement and fascinated the public. In Episode #166 of GOLD SHIELDS, Tom and Dan bring together two of the...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. A psychiatric nurse gets punched on shift and goes back the next day. That's the world Julie and Laurie live in — and it's the same world that produced every case Dan and Tom ever worked. Two psychiatric nurses from Night Shift: Darkness Diagnosed sit down with Gold Shields and get into the questions the criminal jus...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Step back into the tense and turbulent streets of New York City in 1977, when an elusive serial killer turned everyday life into a nightmare. In this special episode, we explore the terrifying case of David Berkowitz, the man who became infamous as the "Son of Sam." Over the course of more than a year, Berkowitz carr...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. He prosecuted a serial killer who escaped on bedsheets and turned himself back in. He took the Brittanee Drexel case from 600 miles away with no law license and no jurisdiction, because Dawn Drexel made one phone call and you don't say no twice. He stood over a dead baby on Christmas Eve morning and sat next to his daught...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This week on the GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with elite warrior Steve Bunting , former MARSOC Operator, U.S. Navy Veteran, Combat Medic, and now one of the nation’s leading performance and mindset coaches at Sharp Performance. From the battlefield to the frontlines of veteran mental health, Steve Bunting’s mission never ended wh...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Step inside the world of elite special operations with former Delta Force Operator and host of the hit podcast Tier One, Brent Tucker. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Brent reveals what it truly takes to become a member of the United States Military’s most Elite Units, even after being told he wouldn’t make it....

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This newly released episode of GOLD SHIELDS features award-winning podcast host Ashley Lanna of Lullaby: The Fear Podcast in a must-listen conversation for True Crime fans. Ashley takes you behind the scenes of her hit show, sharing its origins and her fascination with True Crime, horror films, and the criminal mind.  The epis...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This episode features an inspiring and powerful conversation with former U.S. Navy SEAL and founder of Hero to Hero, Chris Shea. This episode dives deep into the elite world of the Navy SEALs, one of the most highly trained and disciplined special operations forces in the world where teamwork, mental toughness, and the relentl...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Step into the mind of one of the most respected voices in forensic science and True Crime. In this powerful new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with legendary forensic expert and host of the hit podcast Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan, for an unforgettable deep dive into the world of death investigation, crime scene analys...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Dive into one of the most compelling True Crime podcast collaborations of the year with Episode 158 of GOLD SHIELDS—featuring special guests Nic and The Captain from the legendary True Crime Garage.  In this must-listen episode, GOLD SHIELDS teams up with True Crime Garage, known for their meticulous research, engaging storyte...