l Am Pitts Podcast

Not many people can say that they wore a police uniform for 38 years. On today's episode, Dex sits down and reconnects with one of his all-time favorite LMPD majors, Bill Kristofeck. Dex and Major Kristofeck chat it up as they talk about major's early years in life, his career and the two reminisce about their time together in the Second Division (West Louisville). Bill Kristofeck was a true leade...

The dangerous combination of late night Taco Bell, bourbon, and a late shift have made for an explosive, loose lip, rant of a podcast. The verdict is in, and LMPD Detective Hankison is found not guilty on all charges of Wanton Endangerment 1st and BLM and the far-left are not happy about it. Protest season is coming early in 2022 and Dex has a front row-seat to the show. Louisville Mayor Greg Fisc...

After a two week hiatus, Dex is back and has a lot to catch up on. This episode is packed with everything from the Russian invasion into Ukraine, wokeness in the military, Bible prophecy, BLM, the war on police at home and the craziness Dex has experienced in the streets the last two weeks. Lastly, Dex opens up about his recent struggles with PTSD.

Dex has the honor and privilege to interview Vietnam combat veteran and Author Joe Fair. At the age of 18, Joe Fair signed up for the Vietnam War draft. Instead of waiting to be called, Joe was ready to serve his country and request that he be pushed to the front of the line. Assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) Joe finds himself in the middle of combat against a very tough and...

Episode number 50! This is the first ever crossover episode for the I Am Pitts Podcast! Dex sips on some bourbon while he talks with Ayman and Peter from the Project Sapient Podcast. Ayman and Peter are both active police officers in the northeast. The trio discuss race, life on the PD, life in the military and many other engaging topics. Fair warning, if you are super sensitive and easily offende...

If only the outrage of people using the dreaded N-Word was consistent and not so selective, maybe Dex would actually care. Dex goes in on the use of the N-word, his personal feelings about it and how the context of it only matters when you belong to a certain political party or far-left groups. Dex weighs in on Joe Rogan's current battle. IAMPITTS.COM  

Dex is officially a survivor of the great Louisville snow squall of 2022. Can you judge a man for not being able to change a tire? Dex discusses the tragic death and suicide of Miss America, his mother and his struggle as well. Do you have family drama? Dex does and he shares it with you all.  

Finally free from his basement after 10 days on covid lockdown, Dex is back with a new episode. A man with a death wish at Fort Knox and Russia flexing on the U.S. What else can you expect when you have a president with a 33% approval rating? BLM says cops shot in the line of duty are not heroes. Lastly, cops, Only Fans and the 1st Amendment. It is time for officers to start speaking up and speaki...

Dex is back and he has a special guest with him on the show-The Omicron Variant! After detailing his eight hour trip to the VA to get treated, he recaps his trip to Austin, Texas to be on the Drinkin' Bros Podcast. According to VP Kamala Harris, The Pearl Harbor Attack, 9/11 and the January 6, 2021 Capitol incident are "same same, but different". Dex sets the VP straight with some facts. Lastly, D...

Dex travels to Austin, Texas to do his first book promotion with the Drinkin' Bros podcast. Dex is joined in Austin by his BP friends, who he has not seen in almost two years, for this very special occasion that leads to lots of adult drinks being consumed and Dex getting lost and separated from his boys in downtown Austin and being saved by Austin PD. Dex and Stew wrap about the last 48 hours and...

2021 ends with one last swift kick to the face with the death of Betty White and the tragic death of to Illinois police officers who were ambushed and murdered while on duty. Dex returns back to work after the untimely and tragic death of his friend/partner as he and his squad struggle their way forward to find their new normal in his absence. Despite being under the weather, Dex does his best to...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dex's fallen brother, his friend, Officer Zach Cottongim (115 Baker) and his fallen sister and former partner Detective Deidre Mengedoht "Dee Dee" (294).  Dex also honors the memory of recently fallen officers Mia Goodwin of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Officer Keona Holley of the Baltimore Police Department.

Back from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Dex reflects on the three days he and his fellow officers spent at ground zero. Dex's book "I Am Pitts: Memoirs Of An American Patriot" is coming! Dex updates his listeners on the book release date-January 2nd, 2022. For more info on the book and how to preorder go to iampitts.com    

227 miles of death and destruction spread over six states at the hands of the longest tornado track in history. Dex and his fellow officers travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky to help with the those impacted by the devastation. 

Thanksgiving is off to a "crappy" start for Dex and his PD homies as they encounter a man covered in his own mess. Dex reads a brief exert from his book "I Am Pitts" about the 2004 Thanksgiving IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack in Iraq that still lives with him and his brothers of Alpha Company 2-14 Infantry Battalion 17 years later. Dex reminds everyone to step away from the news, social m...

There is an old saying in the black community: "If you want to hide something from a negro, put it in a book." If that is the case, there is no hiding anything from Corbin Seavers who is the host of the Book Talk With Corbin podcast. He is also the founder of the Kentucky Chess Ambassadors where he teaches chess to racial minority, low income and socially disadvantaged youth throughout Kentucky. C...

President Biden continues his downward decline. Dex sends a thank you out to all of his fellow veterans and goes to Chill's to celebrate the day. Dex is invited to speak at the University of Louisville and is shocked as to how he was received. Have Americans had enough of woke culture. Lastly, Dex weighs in on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and gives his opinion and perspective. 

Dex writes an email to the chief and gives listeners insight into the reality of being a black police officer that is not politically black enough. Dex briefly goes into what it is like growing up with dark skin within the black community and the "blacklash" he has suffered for not toeing the black/democrat party line. Dex explains doing the right thing vs doing the black thing. 

This episode of the I Am Pitts Podcast is a hot mess! Dex wishes President Biden the best and salutes him with a "Let's Go Brandon" to start the show. Dex has to break the sad and unfortunate news to someone that there is no charge or report to be made for racism. Should veterans and military members who took part in the January 6th incident at the Capitol be given leniency? Dex encounters two peo...

Your life and perspective can change in a matter of minutes. Dex's has the honor and privilege to sit down and interview Author/Speaker Adam Davis. Adam Davis spent six years of his life in a police uniform in Dothan, Alabama. After enduring many hardships, he finds peace through his faith, writing, and sharing his struggles with others in the first responder and veteran community. You don't have...

No one loves freedom and America more than those who are not born into the privilege of being an American citizen. Dex sits down and interviews one of his favorite people, Fadi Faouri. Originally from Amman, Jordan, Fadi immigrated to the United States at age 16 and seized the American dream with hard work, dedication and zero excuses. During the 2020 riots, Fadi gained notoriety for not backing d...

Dex is back from vacation and is ready to get back to it. While on vacation, Dex learns of the death of his friend/brother who earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Vietnam. Are you black or are you just an American? Dex covers why he is changing the sub-title of his book. Lastly, Dex visits the Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Columbus, Georgia. 

When something is compromised it does not function as it was originally intended. Dex talks about how the black community has been compromised in light of the recent tragic death of a 16-year-old black kid shot and killed while waiting for the school bus in Louisville. It is not just the black community that is compromised, but America as a whole. Dex opens up about his recent bout with depression...

The title of this episode says it all. Dex has a respectful message for the mayor. Is the far-left and cancel culture coming for Dex and the I Am Pitts podcast?

Dex sits down with his former beat partner, now retired LMPD Sergeant Chuck Cooper. With 38 years of experience in law enforcement, when Chuck talks you listen. Dex and Chuck discuss the many issues facing LMPD, law enforcement and the city of Louisville. Crime, corruption, leadership and what police department's can do to start recruiting the best candidates for the job. Chuck shares stories of h...