Texas Narcos Podcast

In this episode of the Texas Narcos Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Texas K9 Solutions, a professional K9 training organization that works with everything from family dogs to elite law enforcement and protection K9s across Texas. Texas K9 Solutions specializes in developing highly trained working dogs and building strong handler-K9 partnerships. Their program includes single-purpose and...

In this powerful episode of the Texas Narcos Podcast, we sit down with John Mattingly, author of 12 Seconds in the Dark, for a raw, firsthand account of the Breonna Taylor raid — told by the officer who was there. This episode goes beyond headlines and politics to explore: • What actually happened during the raid • The chaos, confusion, and split-second decisions • The personal and professional fa...

🎙️ Texas Narcos Podcast Season 2 Premiere 🎙️ In this powerful episode, Randy sits down with Shaheen Moayed-Pardazi (Triple I Solutions) to share an incredible life story that spans continents, cultures, and careers. Shaheen opens up about his childhood in Iran, witnessing the historic 1979 revolution that transformed the country into a religious authoritarian regime. He shares what it was like liv...

In the explosive Season 1 Finale of the Texas Narcos Podcast, Randy sits down with two unlikely allies—Simon, a reformed ex-gang member, and Johnny, a retired narcotics and gang detective. Together, they peel back the curtain on their gritty and dangerous time working undercover in the gang-infested streets of Southern California. From the first handshake built on distrust to the brotherhood forge...

This week on the Texas Narcos Podcast, we introduce you to “Johnny,” a retired gang and narcotics detective from Southern California and the instructor behind Infiltrate — a specialized course with ACE Interdiction focused on confidential informant management and undercover operations. In this episode, Johnny shares his background, career highlights, and the real-world experience that shaped the I...

In this episode of the Texas Narcos Podcast, we sit down with Dakota Cook, founder of Leo Den Training, for a raw and real conversation about family, faith, and interdiction on the front lines. Dakota brings his deep experience in law enforcement and training to the table as we dive into what it really takes to combat the drugs in America. We talk about the challenges officers face, how faith and...

In this gripping episode of Texas Narcos Podcast, former ICE agent Victor Avila takes us inside the world of cartel enforcement, border security, and the brutal reality of transnational crime. Victor shares his harrowing firsthand account of a deadly ambush in Mexico, where cartel gunmen attacked him and his partner, Special Agent Jaime Zapata. The ambush left Zapata fatally wounded and Victor sho...

Texas Narcos Podcast: Interdiction Cops Survive Brutal Crash & Return to Duty In this week’s episode of Texas Narcos Podcast, we sit down with interdiction officers David and Michael, who share their harrowing story of survival after a devastating on-duty car accident. They take us through the moments leading up to the crash, the impact it had on their careers and personal lives, and the long...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Canadian Police Officers, Trevor, Cole and Shawn who recently attended the ACE-IT Interdiction Conference in Nashville. Check out this weeks episode to hear about how our neighbors to the north fight crime and navigate the complex legal system in Canada while remaining proactive. You won’t want to miss this weeks episode. If you’re interested in s...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by George Dominguez, a veteran Interdiction Officer and representative from VIKEN Detection. Listen as George tells some stories from his time on the road hitting loads on the highways in the Southwest US. George also talks about the benefits of VIKEN X-Rays in their search for contraband on the streets and highways of America. If you want to learn m...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Jeremy Bedingfield from ACE Interdiction Tactics. Jeremy teaches the “Cartel Traps” class with ACE-IT. Check out as we meet Jeremy and learn about his class “Cartel Traps”. Listen as Jeremy tells us about the techniques he uses to uncover hidden compartments and seize major narcotics loads from the cartels. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos....

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Tyler Kroenke from ACE Interdiction Tactics. Tyler teaches the “Fatal Dose” class with ACE-IT. Check out as we meet Nic and learn about his class “Fatal Dose”. Listen as Tyler tells us about an extremely important skill he teaches on how to investigate and prosecute overdose deaths. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos. If you want more informat...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Nic Bonney from ACE Interdiction Tactics. Nic teaches the “Intercept” class with ACE-IT. Check out as we meet Nic and learn about his class “Intercept” and the exciting new spin on interdiction that he does by working parcel and transportation interdiction. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos. If you want more information about Nic’s class “Int...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined again by by Shaheen “Shawn” Moayed-Pardazi for part 3 of our 3 part series. Check out as Shawn gives us an insight in the the “why” behind the major terror groups. Shawn brings over 27 years of experience in law enforcement, where he served on state and federal task forces specializing in transnational smuggling and terrorism investigations. Born and...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined again by by Shaheen “Shawn” Moayed-Pardazi for part 2 of our 3 part series. Shawn brings over 27 years of experience in law enforcement, where he served on state and federal task forces specializing in transnational smuggling and terrorism investigations. Born and raised in the Middle East, Shawn experienced firsthand the indoctrination tactics of ex...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Shaheen “Shawn” Moayed-Pardazi who brings over 27 years of experience in law enforcement, where he served on state and federal task forces specializing in transnational smuggling and terrorism investigations. Born and raised in the Middle East, Shawn experienced firsthand the indoctrination tactics of extremist groups, providing him with unique in...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Bauer, Al, Nic, Tyler and Jeremy with ACE Interdiction Tactics. From the ACE-IT Conference in Nashville. Check out as we meet the ACE -IT crew and learn what’s new withACE-IT. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos. If you want more information about ACE Interdiction Tactics visit the link below. https://www.aceinterdiction.com/ If you’re interest...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast, we continue with part 2 with Joseph Carroll aka: El Dingo Loco. Dingo is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and former professional MMA fighter. Check out as we discuss the benefits of Law Enforcement being trained in BJJ and learn about Dingos journey from a small town in North Carolina to the pro-MMA cage and beyond. Check out Dingo’s socials below...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast, we welcome Joseph Carroll aka: El Dingo Loco. Dingo is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and former professional MMA fighter. Check out as we discuss the benefits of Law Enforcement being trained in BJJ and learn about Dingos journey from a small town in North Carolina to the pro-MMA cage and beyond. Check out Dingo’s socials below to see more about...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast, we welcome Nick Jackson. Nick is a nationally recognized interdiction instructor with is class, “Interdiction Academy”. Nick gives us a glimpse of the life of a full time interdiction officer in the Southwest US. Checkout Nicks class by clicking the link below. https://www.streetcoptraining.com/courses/interdiction-academy/?srsltid=AfmBOop30cAzHocn_Q3q6V0Ri-QIxAu...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast, we wrap up our part series, “Behind the Badge”. We will talk about how to deal with the stresses of the job while ay home. We also take a look at life after the badge with Dawn a wife of a Narcotics Detective. This week we dive deep in to trauma response and how to navigate to the other side. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos. Make sure to visit Texas Narcos...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast, we start part 2 of a 3 part series, “Behind the Badge”. We will talk about the family role in the life of the Narcotics Officer with Dawn a wife of a Narcotics Detective. This week we dive deep in to trauma response and how to navigate to the other side. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos. Make sure to visit Texas Narcos Podcast on Spotify, iHeart and Apple P...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast, we start part 1 of a 3 part series, “Behind the Badge”. We will talk about the family role in the life of the Narcotics Officer with Dawn a wife of a Narcotics Detective. Buckle up because this is Texas Narcos. Make sure to visit Texas Narcos Podcast on Spotify, iHeart and Apple Podcasts see links below. Please rate and comment to helps us out. https://open.spoti...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Jeramy Ellison, owner and operator of Dynamic Police Training. Jeramy is a veteran Interdiction Officer who shares his knowledge with Officers across the US as he and his staff instruct on many different aspects of Narcotics enforcement. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode so tune in for part one of a two part series. Buckle up because this...

This week on Texas Narcos Podcast we are joined by Jeramy Ellison, owner and operator of Dynamic Police Training. Jeramy is a veteran Interdiction Officer who shares his knowledge with Officers across the US as he and his staff instruct on many different aspects of Narcotics enforcement. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode so tune in for part one of a two part series. Buckle up because this...