The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast

Retired Sergeant John Winter comes on the show to talk about his time working with Mobile Reserve, and other wild stories around St. Louis. 00:28 “alright here we are with our interview” intro to interview 03:00 What the mobile reserve does 06:03 The partnership between JW and Pearl (or between officers in Mobile reserve) 14:45 Why John was in mobile for 2 years (Some good intros in there) 18:51 O...

JJ, Danny, and Tom's daughters join to talk about their experiences growing up with policemen as fathers. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - LJ's Zen moment 1:20 - Dads join the show 3:30 - Randy's story about being followed 7:04 - Beppy talks about growing up in a police family 10:07 - LJ's stories from her childhood 13:19 - Danny tells a childhood story about Beppy 15:48 - Randy talks about working...

Joe Busso is a retired Navy SEAL that details what it was like going through BUD/S, his time as a Navy SEAL, and how after leaving, he got into law enforcement. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 7:12 - Danny's useless information 13:09 - JJ's Zen 19:40 - Newsroom.com 29:35 - Joe Busso comes on to talk about being a Navy SEAL 35:41 - Going into BUD/S 53:28 - Walking into Seal Team 4 1:00:33 - SERE school 1:...

Chris Hayes, legendary St. Louis reporter comes on to talk about the stories he has of the relationship between the police and media, and his relationship with both Steve James and Paige Spears. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 7:35 - Danny's useless information 13:07 - Newsroom.com 27:17 - JJ's Zen 30:05 - Chris Hayes interview 40:55 - Paige Spears 42:55 - Steve gives Chris his painting 1:03:41 - Chris's...

On this week's episode we have on Colonel Leyshock to detail an intense story, a phone call with our previous guest Bill McClellan, and a call in from the one and only Danny Howard from our studio down in Naples, Florida. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 53:11 - JJ Zen 1:03:19 - Interviewing Bill McClellan about Paige Spears 1:14:09 - Colonel Leyshock interview Connect with us! Our website: https://www.th...

Former DEA agents Jack Riley and Joe Cronin discuss some of the nominees of President-elect Donald Trump and the effects they will have on law enforcement.

This week we have on the legendary St. Louis reporter Bill McClellan. We dive into some of the most infamous stories Bill has written about as well as get a behind the scenes look of what it was like reporting on crime in St. Louis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:38 - YSL Trial update 9:39 - Danny's useless information 16:59 - Newsroom.com 31:08 - JJ's Zen 40:12 - Bill McClellan comes on the show 43:4...

The Brighter Side of Blue team heads to Guns n' Hoses to interview several of the fighters, checkout the weigh-ins, and explore the Enterprise Center! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:18 - Sergeant Sean Mezzolla 9:28 - Eva comes on to say hello 24:47 - Epic Guns n' Hoses bathroom fight 36:39 - Newsroom.com 44:22 - Danny's useless information Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblu...

Former St. Louis police chief Joe Mokwa comes on the show to recount many classic stories from his time in law enforcement in the city of St. Louis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:04 - Chief Dodge calls in 25:44 - JJ's Zen 30:15 - Newsroom.com 35:30 - Chief Mokwa comes on the show 50:18 - How did Mokwa become a police officer? 1:02:17 - Mokwa's efficiency with the press 1:19:14 - What could boost mora...

This week we have on Tim Lachenicht to talk about stories from his career in the St. Louis Police Department. We also have on Jay Schroeder to talk about how elections and voting in certain leaders directly effects our police departments. Sean Mazzola also comes on the podcast to talk about Guns n’ Hoses, an annual St. Louis police fundraiser supporting first responders. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2...

On this week's episode, we talk all things dogs! What role do dogs play in law enforcement and how do we support getting them more involved and available for police departments around the United States. K9s4COPS website: https://k9s4cops.org/ 15:30 - JJ's zen 21:24 - Vin Yi calls in 33:32 - First police dog in St. Louis 39:15 - TJ Lachenicht comes on the show 48:51 - Police dog stories 56:55 - K9'...

On this week's episode, we talk about some of the craziest trials we've read about. We also show some behind the scenes footage of the Guns n' Hoses box off. Timestamps: 3:34 - Young Thug pleads guilty 7:28 - JJ hates bullies 13:49 - The suitcase trial 19:21 - Paige Spears update 27:21 - Quazi case 41:29 - The number 1 selling Halloween candy 43:38 - JJ's Halloween zen 49:04 - Guns n' Hoses box of...

On this week's episode we have a special guest that details his ascent from an Iraqi refugee, to an interpreter for the U.S. military, to playing an integral role in capturing Saddam Hussein. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Background of the manhunt for Saddam Hussein 5:04 - What was it like growing up in Iraq? 9:04 - Highschoolers watching defectors be shot 13:13 - Watching the U.S. invade Iraq 22:41 - Escap...

We are joined by a former Navy Seal to discuss the possibilities of designating cartels as FTOs (Foreign Terrorists Organizations

This week's episode of The Brighter Side of Blue our very own Tom Sawyer opens up about his experience fostering 3 victims of domestic abuse. This story epitomizes what the Brighter Side of Blue is all about, the police family coming together to support those who need it most in our communities. Sean Mazzola also comes on the podcast to talk about Guns n’ Hoses, an annual St. Louis police fundrais...

This week's episode, we cover several St. Louis police stories including: - The child m*lestor "Flashlight Bob" - The infamous Michael Harper su*cide - And of course Diddy Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 20:06 - Arrested for cloning a sheep? 22:23 - Vin Yi joins the show 34:27 - The Diddy draft 47:52 - Newsroom.com 51:37 - Flashlight Bob 57:36 - Michael Harper case Connect with us! Our website: https://w...

This week's episode, we go into the imprisonment of Paige Spears and his journey of rehabilitation. If you have even a slight degree of connection to the governor, we are asking for you help to free Paige! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 21:50 - JJ Zen 59:27 - Setup to Paige Spears 1:05:09 - Paige interview from prison Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/Facebook: ➡︎ https...

Vince Stehlin comes on the show to lighten things up with some great stories of his time pulling pranks as a police officer. We also get a surprise guest from one of the original and most profound philosophers of the world. Timestamps: 0:00 - Honoring fallen officer David Lee 19:40 - Confucius joins the podcast 24:47 - Vince Stehlin joins the podcast Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebr...

On This episode of The Brighter Side Of Blue we honor just a few of the wonderful women that help keep our communities safe. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 35:42 - Colonel Leyshock 1:02:14 - Anna Kimble 1:24:16 - Kim Allen 1:32:18 - Jen Williams Connect with us! Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... =========================== Subscribe...

Today we have on Michelle Blue Stanze-Colombini to detail her experience after her late husband, Bob Stanze was killed in the line of duty. She breaks down how she handled the situation, organizations that helped immediately such as the Backstoppers, and how to move forward from the grief. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:04 - Hearing the news about the shooting 8:41 - The aftermath 16:39 - The children...

DEA veterans Jack Riley and Joe Cronin discuss wide ranging topics surrounding the border and national security in a 3 part episode

DEA veterans Jack Riley and Joe Cronin discuss how cartels are using open borders and effecting national security in a 3 episode inaugural series of Federal Friday

DEA veterans Jack Riley and Joe Cronin discuss wide ranging effects of an open border in a 3 part series about the border and national security

This week we have on Kelly Chase to talk about some great stories and interactions he has had and seen with the police in St. Louis! We also have on John Schicker owner of Schicker Automotive to talk about what made him decide to support the show and why he supports law enforcement. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 15:36 - Newsroom.com 27:23 - Kelly Chase Interview 1:15:05 - John Schicker interview Our Sp...

This episode we bring on our friend Tom Bottini to discuss a wide range of stories from his long career as a police officer. From kilos in the snow to undercover operations, this episode covers it all! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:12 - Actually defunding the police 25:20 - newsroom.com 36:47 - stolen popcorn story 42:32 - million dollar seizure 48:31 - NYE story 53:05 - shotgun story 57:00 - Produce...