Choir Practice Podcast

Send us Fan Mail My guest this week was introduced to me by Bill Hanson! Mike and I texted a few times and made plans for him to join The Squad! He spent 32 years with San Bernardino County, rising through the ranks, and had plenty of super cool experiences along the way. Considering his interest during college was biology, he got an up close look at humanity and the shenanigans that ensue from th...

Send us Fan Mail As promised, Terry is back! There's just no way to get all the stories from a 35 year career captured in just one episode!!! He returned will all new stories I can't wait for you all to hear. We also chatted more about the Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders and how they raise funds to help the families of first responders when an officer is injured or killed in the line...

Send us Fan Mail I'm so glad I was able to have Sean on the show. His upbringing and pathway to this branch of Law Enforcement has to be one of the most unique yet! He served several years in the Navy before being hired and working for the AZ Dept. of Corrections in Safford and Douglas, AZ.  Ultimately he was hired by Pima County where his career took off. He helped create Security Services w...

Send us Fan Mail I enjoyed getting to know Terry. He spent more than 30 years with AZ DPS. When he retired, he had been an investigator for over 20 of those 30+ years. His encyclopedic knowledge of historical events in AZ over the years was both impressive and interesting. He was the king of quips! A couple times he made comments that would be well suited as a t-shirt quote! He continues to serve,...

Send us Fan Mail He almost doesn't need an introduction anymore around here, but I'm pleased he was willing to come back and hang out. All new stories, fresh pours of bourbon and a good time. Give him that warm welcome and turn it up!!! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Send us Fan Mail Bill Hanson has always been so generous with his time and his stories. The guy experienced more than many of us, spending a bulk of his career in the Homicide Unit, being featured on First 48, and now teaching future investigators to be their best and put bad guys behind bars for a long time. We had a cigar, some bourbon and a great conversation... so please give him a warm welcom...

Send us Fan Mail Dan's father was a Phoenix Police Officer back in the 80's which was Dan's introduction to that life. As a young man, he had the same start in law enforcement that many of us have, Corrections. He kept applying and was picked up by Mohave County on the AZ/CA border! A couple moves later he settled at AZ Liquor Control. As a member of this agency, he learned of Liquo...

Send us Fan Mail When Jessica came over for her first interview we just knew she had to come back, we had more to talk about! I'm so glad she made it. She brought her friend with her and we all had a great time, some really good laughs and I know you all are going to enjoy it. The episode is now sitting at 55, 179 downloads! The reach is far and wide all thanks to you! Please continue to shar...

Send us Fan Mail Shawn grew up right here in the "Old Pueblo" and attended Salpoint HS before heading to the University of Arizona. He decided to enlist in the full-time Navy and, after his "sentence" as he mistakenly said, he decided to join the Pima County Sheriff's Department after a ride along experience convinced him this was the profession for him... He spent years o...

Send us Fan Mail Steve grew up as a Military Brat, but settled one the Aurora/ Denver area of Colorado as a young man. He suffered some pretty tragic family circumstances which led to him joining the US Marine Corps out of High School, around the tail end of the Vietnam War. Serving as an aircraft mechanic on the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk jet, he was stationed in CA. After his service, he moved to Tucso...

Send us Fan Mail When Dan cam over in May, we knew he'd need to come back to wrap up his career. We also took a deep dive into EMDR therapy, which Dan said literally saved his life.  I feel I enjoyed this episode more than his first and the message within the message is definitely one that every first responder needs to hear. There is help out there, you aren't alone, asking for help is...

Send us Fan Mail Occasionally we here at The Choir Practice Podcast have to pay tribute to the guests who have helped this show be all that it is today! While I appreciate EVERY guest on the show, Mike was so generous with his time and authentic in his sharing of both his personal and professional lives. So it is my honor to bring his first interview back to the lime light and share it again for m...

Send us Fan Mail Hey all, These are all new stories about Bobby's short time at Oro Valley PD and then getting elected and serving 16 years as a County Constable. Tune in, turn it up and enjoy! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Send us Fan Mail Just like every guest, nerves grab ahold and many leave without hitting all the highlights they intended when they walked in the door. Greg walked away, but stayed in touch to let me know he had many more up his sleeve and needed to return and finish setting the record straight.... I'm glad to know him and even more glad he's an official member of our Squad! Give him ano...

Send us Fan Mail Robert "Bobby" Cox grew up between Arizona and Michigan. AS a young man he got himself wrapped up in some legal troubles and came to a cross road where he had to make a decision... Being drafted by the Army during the Vietnam War helped boost him into a life of service and he never looked back. He has a very storied career; Patrol, SWAT, Detective in Burglary and Homicid...

Send us Fan Mail Gary was kind enough to come over and hang out. I'm so glad he did. 27.5 years of service in a legacy family. He forgot to mention it (Nerves) but his son is now on the department, so that's 3 generations who have served the City of Tucson. I'm anxious for you all to hear how Gary's career (Patrol, Bikes, Vice, SWAT, and K9) turned out. He served with honor, ha...

Send us Fan Mail Al started his career in Pima County as a Sheriff Deputy. Much like me, he lateraled to another agency to make better pay and more opportunities. During his tenure at the Sheriff's Department, he worked both Rincon and San Xavier Districts. He FTO'd rookies and became the FTO Coordinator prior to heading north. In Chandler, he worked patrol and became a K9 handler. He wo...

Send us Fan Mail Terry said he was a trouble maker as a kid growing up in Avra Valley. After some shenanigans, a local Deputy found him and read him the riot act. He ultimately joined the AZ Department of Corrections, working in Florence and Tucson. He tested for the Sheriff's Department, but became a Reserve prior to getting hired full time in 1990. He had a tremendous career, during his 26...

Send us Fan Mail Kristofor Healey is a former DHS Special Agent who spent his career directing large scale, multi-defendant fraud and public corruption investigations domestically and overseas, including leading Operation Outsource - the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. history, and the subject of the 2022 top ten serial podcast Chameleon: Scam Likely. Healey is now a professional speaker with the...

Send us Fan Mail Look him up! Jay's career was extremely successful, but it did not come without personal and professional costs!  Danger, intrigue, smoke and mirrors...living an under cover lifestyle was wrought with danger, but the stakes and rewards were high. I'm so honored he agreed to be on the show and take yet one more opportunity to create a lasting legacy beyond our years! We h...

Send us Fan Mail This young man is a jack of all trades... He was on episode 124 with his wife, Orchid, but needed to come back and go into more detail about his life and professional experiences. I am honored to have him, glad he agreed to come back, and I'm excited for The Squad to catch up on some his experiences. Give him the warmest welcomes and please enjoy this weeks episode... Come se...

Send us Fan Mail As a former guest, and one of the biggest fans of the show, Paul contacts me regularly to tell me his thoughts on the most recent episode. Each new episode brings back fond memories for him and he's told me he would be willing to fill in "in a pinch" if I needed a guest. He lived up to that promise and helped me out of a tight spot when a guest had to reschedule. I...

Send us Fan Mail Bill began his public service in the United States Marine Corps. Then spent time getting his degree and learning/ practicing Judo before starting his career with Pima County.  Patrol, SWAT, School Resource, and leadership. Bill's career, and public service, was exceptional and I'm happy he agreed to share his stories. He's the newest member of the squad, so please d...

Send us Fan Mail Wes began his public service working a hot shot crew during fire season when he graduated high school. Eventually, once he was old enough, he applied and was hired as a reserve for the Oro Valley Police Department. His career took off from there! Tune in, turn it up and get to know the newest member of The Squad! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice....

Send us Fan Mail Marcos began his career in Police Records. While there, he overheard several coworkers chatting about going through the dispatcher training. He became obsessed, studied everything he could get his hands on, and even spent his days off sitting next to dispatchers in Communications to learn their job. He went on the become a 911 call taker and finally, a dispatcher. Tune in, turn it...