Brian Parker

Choir Practice Podcast

Society EN ↓ 246 episodes

First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.

Author

Brian Parker

Category

Society

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 14- Stacey Goodman (Suffolk County Police Retired) 02.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail Stacey and I met through a mutual acquaintance. She served as a Police Officer and Detective, but some of the more poignant experiences she shared were from her time deployed at Ground Zero on 09/12/2001. She details her story in her book, "The Dust Never Settles," which is available at her website: StaceyGoodmanBook.com. You'll hear the crazy way she decided she wa...

Local Radio Talk Show Interview March 12th 02.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail Sherry Harrison, with the "AM1030 Law Matters" Radio Program, invited me to come and speak with her about The Choir Practice Podcast. The show is live, it airs Saturday morning March 12th. You can catch it live on the radio if you are local, otherwise you can catch it at AM1030.org.  Thanks for tuning in, please enjoy Stacey Goodman's interview today! Be safe out th...

Episode 13- Chris Galios (San Jose Police Retired) 23.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail Chris and I met at the gym...He's a super nice guy who also happened to serve 30 years in San Jose. We chatted about being sniped at, hostage situations and many other incidents he was involved in over the span of his career. He spent the last 9 years in the Mayoral Protection squad which he was apparently suited for, check the FB page for all the cool people he had the oppor...

Episode 12- Joaquin Acevedo (Tucson Police Retired) 16.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail Joaquin Acevedo retired from the Tucson police Dept, but spent many years working in the area affectionately known amongst cops as "The 05." Listen in as he talks about his years of service, the things he is doing now and plans for his future now that he's "made it out." He's a solid guy, a good cop and I think you're going to enjoy this one. Tha...

Episode 11: Jim Driscoll (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant, Pima Co Constable) 09.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail Although I knew of Jim, we were introduced to one another by Bill Hanson. He had quite the career with the Tucson Police, became a Constable and kept himself busy with several other ventures. He's currently working on a movie called...wait for it... Choir Practice! Our careers were very similar, I think you're going to like him. Please join me in welcoming Jim to the Squ...

Episode 10: Lillian George (Retired Pima County Sheriff Detective) 02.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail Lillian and I met while working for the Pima County Sheriff's Dept in the late 90's. She was a great leader then and an even better friend now. In this episode she recounts how she decided on law enforcement, her shooting and several other significant stories and how she made an impact on the community through her service as a Detective. Anyone who knows Lillian, and has...

Episode 9: Rick Radinsky (Retired Tucson Police Fraud Sergeant) 26.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Rick and I met briefly while working together in the Downtown Division. We were then promoted on the same day and worked "sister squads" in Operations Division East. While he was hesitant to come on the show, we had a great conversation and I think you are going to enjoy the stories! *Disclaimer for Rick- all the names have been changed to protect the innocent, all suspe...

Episode 8: Retired Homicide Detective Bill Hanson PT2 19.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail This is a continuation of Episode 3. Bill and I just ran out of time, but he still had so many cool stories to share about his time in Homicide and being on The First 48 show more than a handful of times. Check out his very own Podcast "Badges & Bars" on Google podcast where he goes into more depth on his more significant investigations.  As always, be safe out there...

Episode 7: Marcy Cox (Retired AZ Dept. of Public Safety Captain) 12.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail Marcy Cox is a Retired Commander from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. I reached out to her when I noticed she recently retired. I can't tell you how happy I am that she was honored to be on the podcast! To date, this is the longest interview, but I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. She is such a nice lady, I know you are going to like her too! Buckle up and...

Episode 6.5 Bonus Microcast 05.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail This episode has sentimental value for me because I was inspired to create it for a sick friend, Jim Sinnott, who is a loyal reader/ follower of my book and podcast. It's a short episode, but this week I was able to gather up a few stories that did not make it into the book, but are significant memories.  I appreciate you all and I hope you enjoy... Come see me on Facebook at...

Episode 6: Matt Larsen (Retired Air Force Security Forces) 29.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail Matt Larsen and I met after he medically retired from the Air Force. He became a Police Auditor for the City of Tucson, reviewing Internal Affairs investigations to insure they were thorough and fair to all parties. He's a great man and a better friend. His stories from the military, and his transition to civilian life, really resonate with where I am in life as is the case f...

Episode 5.5 Bonus Microcast 22.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail We're between interviews, I appreciate everyone who has joined and I can tell you now that the interviews keep getting better with each week!  Next week is a good buddy, Matt Larsen, who was Security Forces in the Air Force. He also worked as the City of Tucson Auditor, reviewing the Police Department's Internal Affairs investigations, which is where we met! He has great...

Episode 5: Dan McDonagh (Retired Chicago Fire Department Captain) 15.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail Dan McDonagh served on the Chicago Fire Department, rising to the rank of Captain. He was a diver, a driver, but most importantly a fire fighter who served with distinction for over 20 years. His experiences had me engaged for the entire interview, check it out! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/c...

Episode 4.5 Bonus Microcast 08.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail A quick episode you can catch in your car on your daily commute! More stories from 'My Rookie Memoir: A Father's Legacy." Next week is Retired Chicago Fire Captain Dan McDonagh, you won't want to miss his stories. Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Episode 4: Eric Johnson- (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant) 01.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail Eric Johnson is a Retired Police Sergeant from the Tucson Police Department. We discuss how he chose public service, some of the more extraordinary experiences he had during his 20 year career, and how he climbed through the ranks before calling it quits and starting his own business.  Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  htt...

Episode 3.5 Bonus Microcast 24.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail Another short episode in case you are pressed for time! Brian reads from his book again in case you haven't already checked it out yourself! Buckle in and enjoy! A new guest will be here next week so and you won't want to miss it!  Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Episode 3: Bill Hanson (Retired Tucson Police Homicide Detective) Part 1 17.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail Bill Hanson is a Retired Police Detective from the Tucson Police Department. In this episode we discuss how Bill got into law enforcement and some of his more exciting experiences prior to becoming a homicide detective and "starring" on the show First 48! We ran out of time and he returned for a part 2, so stay tuned! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/...

Episode 2.5 Bonus Microcast 10.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail Wanna shorter episode to enjoy on a quick trip in the car? Here's your bonus episode! In this episode, Brian reads from his book, "My Rookie Memoir, A Father's Legacy" and his pup Flynn gets in on the action to earn himself credits as the co-host! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram....

November Update! 09.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail Since the launch of Choir Practice, it has expanded and become more available on multiple platforms. I'm excited about your response to the show and have new guests coming! Stay tuned... Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Episode 2: Gary Youngling (Retired Fairfax County Virginia Police Dept.) 03.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail Gary Youngling is a retired Police Detective from Fairfax County VA. He speaks about some of the more extraordinary experiences he had throughout his career. In retirement he worked for the National Police Force in Haiti, he then trained security personnel for the '96 Olympic Games in Atlanta and deployed as a civilian contractor to the middle east. He also discusses his new...

Episode 1- Intro to Choir Practice 27.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail Brian Parker is a retired Commander from the Tucson Police Department. In 2010 he published his book, "My Rookie Memoir; A Father's Legacy" which is a collection of his more extraordinary experiences in Corrections and Law Enforcement in Southern Arizona. This podcast is a follow up to the book as Brian invites friends from different Public Services to join him in r...

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