Choir Practice Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Jim began his career in the late 80's after a rough start at childhood. He said he was wild and, just the old movies, his dad sent him off to boarding school. New Mexico Military straightened out and he believes that is where he had the first inkling to do something exciting while getting to help people. Tune in, enjoy the show and be sure to reach out. Tell me what you thoug...

Send us Fan Mail I met Greg way back in 1998! He taught the Economic Crimes classes when I was in the academy. Aside from one other occasion, I don't know that our paths crossed until he arrived at the front door to be my very next victim, and the newest member of The Squad! He started his career as a Reserve, and Dispatcher, in the 80's in Huachuca City, AZ. About a year later, he left...

Send us Fan Mail Dan began his professional life serving his country in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, he felt he needed a change that would challenge him, but in a capacity where he could still serve. He chose law enforcement and began taking classes at a nearby community college before. transferring to Arizona State University. At around the 10yr mark, he had an opportunity to leav...

Send us Fan Mail I was very glad Jessica agreed to be not the show. She spent a majority of her career in the Division that is very near and dear to my heart, Operations Division South! That's where I met her and her husband, Mike. Again, I was fascinated by her path to public service and I enjoyed our conversation. Like many of my guests, Jessica said she'd be willing to come back and h...

Send us Fan Mail It was my honor to host this couple who agreed to be my very first dispatchers on the show. David and Orchid had extraordinary stories that led them to public safety,  and the fact they are still together after all these years is pretty exceptional as well. I know you will get a kick out of their stories and what it takes to be the voices behind the thin, gold line. Please show th...

Send us Fan Mail Greg Bustamante is a Tucson native, Rincon HS graduate who didn't know what he wanted to do in life, so he joined the toughest branch of the military...The Marines. Once he fulfilled his duty, he came home and began working in local hospitals until he finally realized that he wanted to become a Firefighter/EMT. A brief stint in Three Points Fire paved the way to move to a lar...

Send us Fan Mail All new stories, all new good times...It's Paul Y'all! He's been here before , and much like Joe Knipp, if you listen to the show regularly it tends to remind you of some of your own experiences that you might have forgotten. I'll tell you I appreciate Paul because he is one of my faithful listeners and I know I can count on him for live, real time feedback on...

Send us Fan Mail Joe is back and I must say that I'm a bit sad, feeling a sense of loss for the show because he FINALLY ran out of stories to tell! That means I'll have to wait until he retires again to hear his "San Diego Chronicles!" AS always, this episode was fun and I'm happy that I get to share yet one more super cool friend with the best Squad of folks out there...b...

Send us Fan Mail Timmy had to come back because there wasn't enough time to cover his career the first time he was in the hot seat... We had a great time, shared a few bourbons and put a nice little bow on his career and episode. Don't miss it, 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...

Send us Fan Mail Chet was introduced to me by his wife, Meghan Henderson-Greene, who used to be a Detective at the Tucson Police Department. He's a Canyon Del Oro HS grad, and University of Arizona Grad. He played baseball through his college Sophomore year but decided to step away. He said this was the first time he ever "Quit" anything and it didn't sit well with him. After g...

Send us Fan Mail Gary Lynch worked for the City of Tucson for 37 years, and said he would've kept going had the circumstances worked out. He trained 176 officers in his prolific career. He was much like John Patla, a sincerely nice person, while effectively hunting and arresting bad guys.  Many of my guests have mentioned that he trained them, they are part of his legacy. A consummate profess...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for me to introduce the newest member of The Squad, the guest for episode 117....drumroll... Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant Tim Gilder! Joining the show at a time when we're sitting at 45,433 all time downloads, I'm excited for you all to hear how he started as Security Police in the USAF, then joined US Customs and worked the Nogales Port of Entry befor...

Send us Fan Mail I learned a lot about John this week. I knew him as the DUI Sergeant on the Tucson Police Department and as my Community College Criminal Justice instructor... but I also learned he was going to be drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He happened to be finishing up college and went in as an Officer. His story, his experiences, are timeless and I know you will enjoy gettin...

Send us Fan Mail Santa was very good to me and brought me additional microphones and headphones so I could start inviting more than one guest to be on the show, creating a true Choir Practice environment. Maybe starting off with these two was a little reckless, JK, but in all honesty it was fun and a lot less difficult than this "one man band/ producer/host" thought it would be. Tune in,...

Send us Fan Mail Michael and I met through the podcast Facebook page. His wife, Gayle, works in the Tucson Police Crime lab and specializes in IT Forensics. We start this episode by bragging about and gushing over her and her working dog "Zona." Mike started his career as a Medic in the Army, found an interest in Law Enforcement and worked in Corrections before finally hitting the street...

Send us Fan Mail I tried to warn you, he's back with all new stories! This here is a continuation of the career of a man who kept a journal, wrote down the extraordinary and, occasionally, I help him remember a few stories he didn't plan to talk about. I appreciate his willingness to open up, share and spend some quality time with The Squad. My hope is that you are enjoying the stories a...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsay started her career with Gwinnett County Georgia in 2004. She worked in the division that made her grow up real fast. With high crime and a heavy call load, she quickly gained experience and proved she could hold her own. After almost five years, she visited Arizona and decided to move West. She joined the Paradise Valley Police Department and stayed for about a year and ha...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Squad, each of these Knipp interviews is different with their own crazy stories you don't wanna miss! Tune is, turn it up and let's get this show started!!! Be safe out there, if a buddy is on your mind then reach out and be THAT friend! Love you all, let's go! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://w...

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Send us Fan Mail One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, who would give you his BB rifle during slow times, it is my honor to host Tracy Suitt. He spent time working as the Public Information Officer, Internal Affairs, he really was a jack of all trades and made friends everywhere he went... Check him out, let me know your favorite stories and be safe out there... Come see me on Facebook at ...

Send us Fan Mail Sean began his law enforcement career at the jail in the 1990's. We worked together briefly before he left to become a Deputy in 1997. I joined him a year later and we both enjoyed the San Xavier District as young cops. Later, we'd collaborate again as Internal Affairs investigators for our respective agencies. I'm so happy to host him and I'm excited for you t...

Send us Fan Mail I think you are going to find Ron's start with the Tucson Police Department to be very interesting, I know I did! He was one of those officers who had a knack for catching bad guys. Many super cops who I've had the honor of working with looked up to Ron, if that's any indication about his abilities.  Again, it is my honor to help create legacies for these iconic off...

Send us Fan Mail Dave and I worked together in the Special Investigations Section, buying and selling stolen property, drugs and whatever else to catch bad guys. He had a great career and continues to serve the First Responder community as the Executive Director of AZCOPS. He's a great family man, cop and overall human being. I'm so glad he chose to create his legacy and hang out for a c...

Send us Fan Mail Gary was kind enough to be my guinea pig as my very first interview two years ago. At the time, he had published his first book and now has his second book available (See the link below). He's retired from Fairfax Co, VA, started his own security consulting business, trained new police officers at the Haitian National Police Academy, Deployed as a consultative to the Army to...

Send us Fan Mail Jason joined the Pima County Sheriff's Department as I was leaving for the bright lights of the city! He spent 23 years serving the community as a Deputy, SWAT operator and EOD technician. Now, in retirement, he travels the world teaching people how to blow things up, has a big smile on his face and a gleam in his eye! Retirement looks good on him....enjoy the show and please...