THE MARLON MARRACHE SHOW

Retired Riverside County Sheriff's Office Police Lieutenant Mike Walsh pulls back the curtain on Internal Affairs — what it really is, why it has such a bad reputation, and what cops actually need to know before they find themselves on the other side of the table. From his early days as a Marine to SWAT commander to IA investigator, Mike shares raw stories, hard-won wisdom, and the truth most depa...

Nate Butcher was on the front lines of the most violent bank robbery in American history — the 1997 North Hollywood shootout. As an LAPD officer, he faced down two heavily armed gunmen in a battle that left the nation stunned. But that was just the beginning. After surviving the chaos, Nate traded his badge for a briefcase and became a powerhouse real estate broker. This is the raw, unfiltered sto...

A K9 officer's career is nearly destroyed after a federal agent makes good on a threat — and his family's towing business becomes the weapon used against him. Marlon Marrache sits down with Police Officer Sergio Llamas and Police Attorney Kasey A. Castillo to expose how one vindictive call can trigger a 19-month internal affairs nightmare, a dishonesty allegation, and a fight for your badge, your...

Watch as Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett repeatedly intervenes in police business, confronting officers mid-traffic stop and "invading their zone". From criticizing an officer's "attitude" to questioning the use of resources during a stop sign detail, the Mayor’s actions sparked a major city drama and a formal condemnation from the police union for risking officer safety. Be sure to like and subscr...

Jay McWilliams, 25-year law enforcement veteran, pulls back the curtain on Internal Affairs — from his own IA two months into the job to watching loyal officers get fired after giving everything to the badge. This is the raw conversation the academy never has. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www...

Rafael grew up in the 818 with no car, no money for club fees, and a dad who worked every weekend — but still made it to the pros. In this episode of The Marlon Marrache Show: Truth Behind the Badge, Rafa breaks down what it really takes to go from neighborhood parks to professional soccer, why effort can't be coached, and the mental side of the game that separates good players from great ones.

Prosecutor April Sponsel and Phoenix PD Sergeant Doug McBride charged violent protesters as a criminal street gang — with full department approval. Then the politics flipped. April was fired, silenced for 18 months, and stripped of her law license. Doug was sent home for 32 months. Now they reveal what really happened inside Maricopa County's Attorney's Office. April & Doug's Website: https://poli...

In the heart of 1990s Los Angeles, the city was a powder keg of gang warfare and unprecedented violence. LAPD veterans Leonard Perez and William Dunn step into the studio to expose the raw reality of policing the "Bank Robbery Capital" of the world. From surviving a terrifying New Year's Eve ambush where officers were pinned down by gunfire to witnessing seven separate shootings in a single shift,...

Host Marlon Marrache and special guest Charles "Chuck" Bennett, a 30-plus year veteran LAPD detective, dive deep into a shocking case of police brutality caught on camera. When a 90-pound woman is body-slammed and struck in the head 10 times by a North Carolina officer, Bennett provides his veteran perspective on why this "small minority" of bad actors puts every officer at risk.

Watch a mind-blowing confrontation in Palm Beach County as a deputy pulls over a driver for allegedly using a cell phone with her right hand—only to discover she was born without one! Despite the driver showing her arm and the officer admitting he might have been mistaken, he still pushes forward with the stop and issues a $114 ticket. Join THE IA GUY & CHUCK as they debrief this viral incident, d...

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Host Marlon Marrache and guest Dan Saputa, owner of Forecast Security Group (FSG), discuss the Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix to emphasize the critical need for law enforcement officers to remain current on case law. o Saputa highlights the officer's dangerous decision to step onto the vehicle's running board as it drove away, an action that could be viewed as creating his own peril. o The rul...

Marlon Marrache spent 24 years with the LAPD — including time working the division that investigates its own officers. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Marlon pulls back the curtain on what Internal Affairs actually does, how the process really works from complaint to outcome, and why it looks nothing like what you've seen on TV. He gets into the lies, the cover-ups, the code of silence...

Experience meets accountability in this high-stakes debrief featuring two legendary law enforcement figures. Marlon Marrache, famously known as "The IA Guy", brings his 24 years of LAPD experience and Internal Affairs expertise to the table. Marrache surgically deconstructs a botched NYPD narcotics operation, exposing critical procedural failures including deactivated body cams, lack of proper ide...

He traded the badge for a microphone. Former Rhode Island cop Eddie Weidmann opens up about working 80-90 hour weeks, the dark side of police culture, and why he walked away from it all to chase laughs in Hollywood! From crack houses to comedy clubs — this one hits different. Eddies Info: YouTube Channel: UCNqUR_PDj5ymhW0QkBcz5_g IG:https://www.instagram.com/eddiewiedmann_ Marlon's Info: Website:...

This discussion explores the complex and often politically charged investigation of officer-involved shootings (OIS). Guest Jeff Wenninger, retired Police Lieutenant from the LAPD's Force Investigation Division (FID) details the challenges of scene management, where political concerns about the race of suspects and officers often overshadow tactical evaluations in the immediate aftermath! The conv...

Host Marlon Marrache is joined by retired LAPD Police Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger for a riveting deep dive into the high-stakes evolution of the Los Angeles Police Department. From the violent frontlines of the "War on Gangs" to the transformative era of the Rampart scandal and federal oversight, this discussion offers an unfiltered professional perspective on the challenges of policing a volatile c...

Two decorated police officers. One minor use-of-force at the LA County Fair. Then the FBI showed up and everything changed. Chad Jensen and Mike Naederbaomer sit down with Marlon Marrache to reveal the full story behind their federal indictment, two trials, and the institutional betrayal no one talks about. One vote stood between Chad and 30 years in prison. If you care about justice, police accou...

The Rampart scandal is widely regarded as one of the most damaging episodes in LAPD history. But behind the headlines were over 50 officers who faced intense scrutiny — not for wrongdoing, but for proximity. In this episode of Truth Behind the Badge, host Marlon sits down with Craig Marquez, a Rampart officer who endured a 44-day suspension, a landmark use-of-force incident that changed department...

In this explosive episode of the Marlon Marrache Show: Truth Behind the Badge, retired LAPD SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT Police Sergeant Cleon "CJ" Joseph reveals the shocking internal battle over a revolutionary life-saving technique. Join us as we pull back the curtain on: • The "Safe Wrap" Revolution: Discover the groundbreaking grappling method, developed in partnership with the legendary Gracie Univ...

Welcome back to The Marlon Marrache Show – "Truth Behind the Badge"! Host Marlon Marrache sits down with retired LAPD Lieutenant Nick Barbara — a law enforcement veteran with over 45 years of service, spanning the 1960s through the 2000s. Nick's journey is anything but ordinary. From his first night on the job — put on roof patrol during the 1968 Watts anniversary riot — to navigating the LAPD's b...

Retired LAPD Police Detective Supervisor Tom Gandara reveals the dark side of law enforcement, exposing how official power can be twisted to target officers through "weaponized" internal investigations. From upper management allegedly ordering "fishing expeditions" to find misconduct to the pressure of speaking out against an institutional agenda, this discussion pulls back the curtain on the high...

In this powerful episode, the sitting Sheriff of Riverside County joins the show to discuss his journey from fixing cars at a Ford dealership to fighting to "fix" California as a candidate for Governor. This conversation dives deep into the high-stakes world of law enforcement, political leadership, and the urgent reforms needed to save the state. Join us for a transparent and unfiltered look at t...

Ted Stern reveals his wild journey: surviving an eye-opening Internal Affairs investigation, the harsh reality of police fitness failures, and how he lost 60 pounds, ditched the badge, and turned Fit Responder into America’s #1 remote fitness coaching program for first responders. Raw stories, death notification trauma, and powerful advice for cops who want to get (and stay) in shape. Ted's Info:...

From classroom discipline to reshaping how one of America's largest police departments handles public complaints, LAPD Police Captain (Retired) Paul Vernon's journey is unlike any you've heard. In this gripping conversation, host Marlon Marrache dives deep with the former LAPD Captain who went from teaching middle schoolers in South LA to architecting the Internal Affairs reforms that transformed...