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It's the season one finale of Lowe Expectations! Gary and Anthony tease season two coming in 2025 and banter about the election outcome. In addition they provide an update on the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial. Much of the episode is focused on the dumpster fire that is Chicago and how it's affecting the police officers who work there. They highlight a public safety advisor in Chicago who makes o...

In Episode 22 of "Lowe Expectations," Gary and Anthony dive into a lively discussion on Election Day, encouraging listeners to exercise their right to vote. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they explore the complexities surrounding the Daniel Penny case, pondering the question, "What would you do?" when faced with challenging situations in public spaces.  The hosts also analyze a perpl...

In this re-released episode of Lowe Expectations, originally recorded in August 2022 on Diakonos: A Cop's Calling podcast, host Anthony Weaver revisits a compelling interview with retired Louisville Metro PD Sergeant John Mattingly. Mattingly shares his first-hand account of the tragic Breonna Taylor incident that occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2020. Throughout the episode, Anthony and John...

**This episode contains mature subject matter** Gary and Anthony are back behind the mics for episode 20! Gary starts the episode doing his best to offend drone pilots and questioning the "pilot" title they give themselves. They again talk about the border mess as the presidential election looms. But the main part of the episode is spent discussing two disturbing cases that show our justice system...

In this thought-provoking episode, Gary and Anthony tackle the pressing issue of juvenile crime in America. They explore the alarming cases of young offenders, including a 12-year-old car thief in Maryland and a tragic incident in Denver involving a juvenile shot during a car theft. The hosts delve into the root causes of juvenile delinquency, highlighting the impact of fatherless homes and societ...

Anthony and Gary got some recent pushback about their breakdown of the charges against Decatur PD Officer Marquette. Did they get it wrong? They discuss the rumors and peripheral issues surrounding this case. Plus they dissect murder charges against Grand Rapids PD Officer Christopher Schurr.  Ofc. Schurr was faced with an assaultive suspect who took his taser and was forced to make the decision t...

In normal fashion this episode hits on several topics.  -Gary tells a story about using a butter knife as protection just in case a sociopath decided to try and kill him. -A Secret Service agent allegedly left her post to nurse her baby which leads to discussion about concerning aspects about the 30x30 initiative. It sounds nice but is it really a good initiative for law enforcement? -Anthony and...

We live in a backwards world. Snoop Dogg is a weed smoking rap artist who loves to glorify the gangster lifestyle. Yet he cashes in on many endorsements and was a fixture during the recent Summer Olympics. Meanwhile Officer Mac Marquette faces murder charges for protecting his life, the life of fellow officers, and the life of a tow truck driver. We discuss this case out of Decatur PD, Alabama as...

On this episode of Lowe Expectations Anthony and Gary discuss how the evil of our day points to the truth and encourages their faith. They also discuss the controversial shortcomings being brought to light in the attempted assassination of Trump and the role DEI seems be playing in the Secret Service drift off mission. Gary Lowe/Lancaster Leather Podcast Website Follow on Twitter Follow on Faceboo...

Gary and Anthony dipped into the archives for this episode. This episode was initially exclusively released to patrons in early 2023. In it Gary and Anthony discussed an interesting case involving a man, a mall, and a Jesus T-shirt . It's a thought provoking episode with conversation driven by 1st amendment issues, their duties as police officers, and their Christian faith. If you'd like early acc...

Welcome to Episode 13 of Lowe Expectations! Join Gary and Anthony as they dive into a whirlwind of topics that will have you laughing, cringing, and shaking your head. Have you ever accidentally hurt your child? The hosts share their own parenting mishaps that are both relatable and hilariously painful. Next, they discuss a wild story from Portland, Oregon, where a well-meaning woman tries to "sav...

In this episode of Lowe Expectations, Anthony and Gary dive into the intriguing concept of "time blindness," a term that's recently surfaced as a cognitive condition. They discuss its implications, how it differs from laziness, and the societal obsession with diagnosing everything. AI wrote the last sentence...ultimately they destroy the idea of time blindness which actually appears to mean a lack...

This episode features a mash-up of recent current events, many of which are out of Chicago/Illinois. They include spending money to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" , an accused attempted murderer given a government job , a victim charged for chasing down his own stolen truck , and fake robbery crews that are helping illegal immigrants get permanent residency. In additio...

On this episode Gary and Anthony discuss the appeasement and pacification in law enforcement that is helping to drive mission drift in the profession. Anthony discusses when he first observed this happening in the early 2000's and how it has now led to law enforcement engaging in the appeasement and approval of evil.  To prove the point they provide examples. One example discussed is the Denver, C...

There is an ongoing war on cops happening on the streets of this country. But there is also a war being waged by SOME District Attorney's against officer who are simply doing their job. In this episode Gary and Anthony highlight cases in Alameda, CA and Washington DC where cops are being charged and convicted for simply doing their jobs. In fact the DA in Alameda County (Pamela Price) is opening u...

Anthony and Gary break down the recent Chicago PD officer involved shooting of Dexter Reed. Dexter Reed shot at police, shooting and wounding one of them before being shot and killed by officers. How can a shooting like this be controversial? Gary and Anthony discuss the fact that those who hate the police constantly try and invent narratives to curb them from doing their job. In this case they ca...

On this episode of Lowe Expectations Gary and Anthony descend into their normal ridiculousness throughout the episode talking about languages studied but unknown, cleanliness, family photos on social media, and demands to dress a certain way for weddings. However, the main topics include a drunk chief interfering at an accident scene , a complex officer involved shooting in El Paso , and a CPD off...

In the latest episode of Lowe Expectations, Gary and Anthony start the episode with a morbid discussion about a recent investigation into a man who was caught eating a severed leg. This discussion morphs into a discussion of the morality of cannibalism during survival situations.  They also discuss the case of an autistic teenager fatally shot by the police and how a balanced response by Anthony o...

Gary and Anthony dive deep into the complex realities of law enforcement officers under extreme stress. The episode begins with light-hearted banter including amusing anecdotes about the simple delights of everyday life – from the energizing drink, Celsius, to intriguing notes about oddball pizza-eating habits. Things take a turn towards the serious as the hosts thoughtfully reflect on a controver...

In Part 2 Gary and Anthony clarify some use of force stuff from Part 1, discuss how the 3rd precinct in Minneapolis was given up, talk about some of their own experiences during 2020, and look at the state of Minneapolis right now. In addition Gary questions Anthony's mental health in 2020, gives him pointers on handling the English language, and they take a quick look at the NYPD dance team. Link...

The death of George Floyd greatly impacted and affected police officers. The truth about the incident is not as clear as some want to believe. In this episode Gay and Anthony discuss the documentary called The Fall of Minneapolis. In part one they focus on the death of George Floyd and some of the shocking revelations this documentary brings to light.  Watch The Fall of Minneapolis Gary Lowe/Lanca...

Gary and Anthony display some gallows humor as they discuss a 2009 case where a chimpanzee mauled and woman and was later found to be on Xanax. They also discuss whether or not an officer can fully tell the truth and nothing but the truth on the stand and why they often have to hold back testimony. Website: www.diakonosacc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficerAWeaver Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Gary and Anthony kick off the very first episode of Lowe Expectations talking about how this podcast started, who they are, and the aim of the podcast. They give some predictions for 2024 and address a brand new Chicago Police Department policy redefining the term "youth" that makes it even more difficult for police officers to do their job in that city. Website for Anthony's original podcast, Dia...

Lowe Expectations is hosted by Anthony Weaver and Gary Lowe who have nearly 45 years of law enforcement experience between them. Anthony and Gary share a brotherhood and camaraderie forged on the job and most importantly through their shared faith in Jesus Christ. Lowe Expectations aims to entertain and educate as these two veteran cops banter about police work, current events, and life in a confu...