The Shot Caller Podcast

On this episode, Casey sits down with former Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a critical moment as we head toward the midterm elections. Los Angeles is at a crossroads. Our city is struggling, and the people of this city deserve leaders who will fight for the safety, stability, and future of every Angeleno — not politics as usual. We need responsible leadership. We need people willing to make tough deci...

We know you've been itching for the rest of the Ruben Palomares interview. Here you go. Make sure you comment as you finish each part of this interview. We'd love to hear your intake and any questions you may have. Share this episode. To support this podcast go to the link below: Zelle: caseydiaz72@gmail.com Follow me on: Instagram: @real_casey_diaz_ https://www.tiktok.com/@caseydiaz13

In this deeply personal episode, Casey sits down with AJ’s father, Ricky De La Torre, to honor the life and memory of his son. Together, they reflect on the moments that mattered most—the laughter, the strength, and the unbreakable bond they shared as a family. Ricky opens up about the long days and sleepless nights spent in and around hospital walls, waiting, hoping, and holding on during an incr...

Buckle up — this special three-part episode reads like a crime thriller. Casey sits down with Ruben Palomares, whose life jumps from U.S. Olympic boxing hopeful to LAPD officer to central figure in the Rampart scandal — a rise-and-fall saga that feels ripped from the silver screen. Ruben pulls back the curtain on moments no other podcast has captured, dropping jaw-dropping details and tense confes...

The Spirit-filled life is not safe. It’s not predictable. It’s an adventure. One moment you’re going about your ordinary day—and the next, God steps into the scene and suddenly you’re standing in the middle of someone else’s story. A divine interruption. A holy assignment. You realize you’re being used for something bigger than your plans, greater than your comfort, more meaningful than you ever i...

Todays episode features a sit down with Brendan Corbett, a retired Assistant Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, who devoted more than 40 years to law enforcement, marked by integrity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to public safety.  Born in Los Angeles and raised with strong Irish immigrant roots, his early life—shaped by the loss of his mother at a young age and hi...

Life is full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours. In today’s episode, Casey sits down with Fernando Sandoval Jr., the owner of FS Builders Group, to revisit a story that began in the simple days of the early ’80s. Back then, Fernando was just a young boy fueled by adventure—running through the neighborhood with friends, searching for belonging, and longing for the presence of a father. As chi...

In this episode Casey and co-host Ed discuss details from Casey's second published book titled "Ok I Will". Ed shares how sometimes even after meeting people in your circles you really don't know what sacrifice people have made, pain they have endured and hills they've had to climb. After reading Ok I Will Ed gets a different perspective of Mical Pyeatt, Casey's business...

Most of us had no idea what was about to unfold on September 10, 2025. In this episode, Casey sits down with his son, Jacob, who shares how God — through a handful of Spirit-filled teenagers — moved powerfully at John Burroughs High School that day. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can God really use me?” — the answer is a resounding yes for every believer. As 1 John 5:14-15 reminds us, this kind o...

On September 10th 2025 we faced evil, we witnessed the wickedness of mens hearts as an assassin plunged a round into Charlie Kirks body, ending his life. Our country mourns, our country is heartbroken, our country is angry at the actions of depraved men. Tonight a wife sleeps alone, two children will no longer hear their dad pray and tuck them in for bed. All because they didn't agree with Cha...

You ever wondered; What else can I do for the kingdom ? In this episode you will discover three different ways in which God has already prepared to get in the game. Your life has meaning, it has always had significance. Sometimes getting help in how we can contribute to the Great Commission is just a matter of getting clarity. Casey and Ed help you do just that. By the time you finish with this ep...

Casey and Ed are back at it with yet another bible study that came from many listeners asking; When we die, what happens? So they both dove in to this intriguing question. Using the bible Ed interviews Casey, and well I think a lot of the smoke cleared. This question resides in everyone thoughts, and the bible makes it clear that God has placed eternity in mans heart according to Ecclesiastes 3:11...

On this episode former Sheriff turned Author sits down with Casey to go over his newly released book titled Sheriff -Holding The Thin Blue Line In A Deep Blue State. What a great conversation they had on this episode. They talked about what it takes to write a book, what makes a book a good read, the uphill battle to leadership. Plus you'll get just a sneak peak into his new book. Whether you're c...

With the end of 2024 just around the corner, Casey and Ed want to encourage you to finish strong. To reflect on all the good that has happened, to look forward to opportunities still available. God is not done with you, your ups and downs are simply lessons we learn along the way on this journey. To all our listeners across every country, we say Thank You for your commitment to listening to our sh...

In this episode Casey and Ed catch up on what Casey has been up to. It's obvious he's been missing in action on the podcast! Don't tell him we said that, HA! Ed hijacks the episode by pretty much interviewing Casey on the new direction that God has him on. Casey is fully engaged in prison ministry today and Ed asks some pretty cool question from how it feels like to go into a prison an...

Casey has the opportunity to interview Lt. Hector Bravo of The Crisis Response Team in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Lt. Bravo shares about the new California Model a.k.a. The Norway style of doing prison and why its endangering staff, CO's and inmates. This woke agenda comes from the upper echelon of Sacramento. He gives an insightful look of how these new chang...

In this last episode that closes 2023, Casey speaks with Retired Sheriff Deputy Patrick Gipson who is running for California State Assembly District 40. Patrick refuses to sit on the sideline and has a "put me in coach" approach in CA politics. He brings up the urgent need for better policies for a better California. Casey really enjoyed this conversation, and is rooting for Patrick to t...

Hold on to your seats as you listen to this episode. Casey interviews Meagan McCarthy a medically retired San Bernardino Deputy and brings the heart wrenching moment where she fights for her life. In addition Casey also has special guest Nicole Castronovo who is a trial attorney and brings to light the damage that AB3070 has in courtroom trials. She explains in full detail why AB3070 needs to be t...

Are you happy with the mishandling of funds from the public education system here in California? If your answer is NO, then this episode is a must to listen toad share. The Children's Educational Opportunity act just makes sense. Join Casey as he has a discussion about the CEOact with guest Dr. Kevin McNamee current Mayor of Thousand Oaks and Benny Bernal former V.P. of SEIU Local 99. Follow C...

Casey welcomes back former guest Raz & Joel whom he interviewed a few years back. In this episode they share what they have been up to and the new calling upon their lives to pour into young men who had previously been sentenced by the juvenile court system in California. They encourage and challenge those that would want to help in this most needed area. If you feel called to join them should...

This episode is great to share with anyone that you are trying to reach with the gospel or to those that have just came into faith in Christ. Ed joins Casey once again to encourage the studying of scripture and why this is something that takes time, discipline and commitment. For some it will be at a snails pace, and there is nothing wrong with that, while for others the learning is much quicker,...

If you live in Los Angeles, then its difficult to unsee the problems that stare at us as we open our doors to work, school, or for just a night out in the town. Crime, drugs, psychotic behaviors, and homelessness just to mention a few. In this episode Casey sits in with Sheriff Villanueva and they talk about the issues that really matter to Angelenos. What people in Los Angeles want is safety. Tha...

In this episode Casey invites Ed once again to discuss the case for Christ's Resurrection, The Shroud of Turin, and the insurmountable evidence that Christ was truly raised from the dead. With so many witnesses, with date stamps, locations and even blood evidence submitted there is not a chance of doubt left for unbelief. He is who He says He is beyond a reasonable doubt! Come join Ed and Case...

Casey sits in with former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Kevin Malone, but this episode is not about baseball. Kids Not For Sale is the initiative of the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking to establish Southern Nevada as a Trafficking Free Zone.  Co-Founded by President & CEO, Kevin Malone, the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT) finds new and innovative ways to c...

In this gripping and eye opening interview Casey talks with Sandy Esparza on the horrific subject of Human Trafficking. Sandy lived it, and it's heartbreaking to hear her story of neglect, the broken foster care program, human trafficking and yet shines a light that there is still hope in Christ. It's one thing to read about cases like hers and it's a whole different thing when you sit in with a s...