Jules St. James

The Black & Blue Vanguard

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The Black & Blue Vanguard podcast is created and hosted by Officers Jules, Holiday, and Watty. We're three African American law enforcement officers who were born and raised in some of your toughest urban communities. This podcast is created for active and retired law enforcement officers as well as family members of police and supporters of men and women in blue. We want to throw this disclaimer out there: non-police and non-supporters of police are welcome to listen in. You can grab your popcorn and sit in the nose bleed seats and check us out, you never know we might open your eyes to a who...

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Jules St. James

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EPISODE #76 This Case is BLACK AND WHITE!!!! 01.07.2026 1:15:06

Officers Jules and Holiday discuss the conviction of Karmelo Anthony, and the broader lessons communities can learn from the case. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #75 MIND UR BUSINESS LADY!! 21.05.2026 57:31

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty unpack the wild scene at Seven Oak Elementary, where a woman allegedly harassed a sheriff’s deputy and sparked total chaos. You don’t want to miss this one. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #74 ICE RAIDS!!! 08.03.2026 1:34:35

Officers Jules and Holiday, along with Miss Watty, discuss the tragic events surrounding the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the hands of ICE agents. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #73 ABOVE AND BEYOND!!! 18.01.2026 52:03

Officers Jules and Holiday share the unforgettable moments when they went above and beyond for the people they served — you won’t want to miss this. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #72 B.O.L.O. 29.11.2025 1:01:30

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty share some of the scariest and wildest experiences from working the beat. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #71 ICE COLD!!! 30.10.2025 1:04:43

Officers Jules and Holiday discuss the growing controversy surrounding Chicago Police Chief Hein’s explosive decision to bar police from aiding ICE agents—even after an attack. You don’t want to miss it. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #70 THE TROOPS ARE MARCHING ON! 15.09.2025 1:10:17

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty dive into President Trump's decision to deploy troops to Chicago. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #69 MARTYR OR MURDERER!!! 25.06.2025 1:41:12

Officers Jules and Holiday are in deep conversation, grappling with Rodney Hinton’s callous decision that led to the tragic death of Deputy Larry Henderson. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #68 A CRIME OF TWO HALVES 15.05.2025 1:34:25

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the tragic killing of Austin Metcalf and its impact on a divided America. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #67 BLACK LEGACY!! 23.03.2025 45:49

In honor of Black History Month, Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty explore the contributions of notable Black police officers and much more. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to:blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #66 ICE COLD! 19.02.2025 1:15:02

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty delve into the recent traffic stop involving 'Law and Order' star Ice T and the New Jersey police. Tune in to hear their insights and analysis on this incident. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to:blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #65 WRATH!! 14.01.2025 1:39:08

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, by gunman, Luigi Mangione. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #64 BLESSINGS!!! 10.12.2024 1:01:00

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss how they express gratitude while on patrol. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #63 SCARED STRAIGHT!!! 14.11.2024 1:13:00

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty share some of their creepiest and most frightening experiences from their time on the police force. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #62 Delay Of Game!! 03.11.2024 1:47:01

In discussing Tyreek Hill's controversial arrest, Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty outline essential do's and don'ts for civilians during traffic stops. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

Episode #61 The Return of the Force!! 19.09.2024 1:11:47

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the Chicago Police Department returning to a no-nonsense approach to rioters, as seen during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

Episode #60 IN HOT WATER!!! 05.08.2024 1:26:42

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the murder of Sonya Massey at the hands of Officer Sean Grayson. You don't want to miss it. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

Episode #59 Pretextual Stops are Legal!!! 14.07.2024 1:58:50

Join Officers Jules and Holiday, along with special guest Pac-Man, as they discuss State Attorney Kim Foxx's new bill on minor traffic stops. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #58 PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!!! 10.06.2024 1:58:29

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the capture of coward cop killer Xavier Tate. You don't want to miss it. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #57 IF YOU LIVE BY THE GUN..... 04.05.2024 1:46:35

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the controversial shooting of Dexter Reed. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

Episode #56 GUILTY AS HELL!!! 18.04.2024 1:26:26

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the guilty verdict of Emonte Morgan, the coward who killed Officer French. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and/or comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #55 SHOTS FIRED!!! 15.03.2024 1:37:53

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss Mayor Johnson's decision to end the Shot Spotter gun detection system. You don't want to miss it! Thank you for listening! Please send questions and/or comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #54 THINKING IS NOT KNOWING!!! 28.02.2024 1:17:59

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss COPA's recommendation to fire Chicago Police Officer Alberto Covarrubias following a fatal shooting. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and/or comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

Episode #53 OFFICER STEFAN!!! 06.02.2024 1:08:10

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty welcome back Officer Stefan as he shares his journey on transitioning from the Police Academy to the streets and recently ending his probationary period. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and/or comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com

Episode #52 IT'S CHRISTMAS, WHY SO SERIOUS!! 25.01.2024 1:29:36

Officers Jules, Holiday, and Miss Watty discuss the 2023 Christmas season and the vanishing holiday spirit. Thank you for listening! Please send questions and/or comments to: blackandbluevanguardpodcast@gmail.com