The Zen Cop Podcast

This one is short and to the point. I believe that the majority of the solutions we are facing regarding gun violence in America comes from the statistical data that is being ignored completely.  The majority of what people believe is the cause of gun violence in America, isn't. We need to start looking at this issue from position of reality, and not political allegiance. Open minds create po...

In this episode we dive into gear, knives, and odd ball antiquities. Ghost is the owner of La Llorona Customs. They specialize in custom jewelry with a twist. Based out of North Texas, we talk about his upbringing and how he became involved in the EDC community. It was a pleasure to speak with him and keep an eye out for him at Blade Atlanta in a few days- mention this podcast and he may have a sp...

In this episode we dive into some real mental health talk with Dr. Jena Casas. Jena is a licensed clinical police and public safety psychologist who practices in the great state of Nevada. She specializes in providing services to first responders and their families. She has published many articles, presented at many seminars and conferences, and treated numerous individuals within the law enforcem...

Dustin Hill is a retired cop turned gun manufacturer and part-time archeologist- not officially, but you'll have to listen to hear more. From entering the narcotics underworld of the upper Midwest, to diving into some of the most questionable waters imaginable, Dustin has seen it all and has the t-shirt to prove it. From his own personal battles with PTSD to starting a dream business post ret...

In this episode we sit down with Detective Darrel Lambert to discuss some interesting topics involving interview and interrogation, confidence in interviewing, crimes against children, and how we can help keep our kids safe. Darrel currently works for a metropolitan police department in the great state of Texas. Prior to his role as a Detective, he spent five years on patrol, one year of undercove...

In this episode I sit down with Brian Sanders. Brian is a retired Lieutenant from a large metropolitan police department on the east coast. Brian worked as a patrol officer before finding his passion and true calling working as a Detective in homicide. During his time in investigations Brian worked tirelessly to disrupt gang activity within his jurisdiction as well as a variety of other investigat...

It doesn't matter how many times we do this job right, because society won't remember. What they absolutely will remember is when we do it wrong. This episode will discuss the importance of verbiage and how the small things can make the biggest differences for your future. In a game where you’re going to lose no matter what, it would be wise to give yourself enough balance and stability...

In this episode we discuss the ongoing epidemic of societal decay- specifically, violence among the youth of our inner-cities across the nation. 

Dr. Erica Fung is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist currently working as a supervisor in the Correctional Health Department for the County of Los Angeles. Erica was born and raised in Hong Kong before traveling to the United States with aspirations to pursue her education in Psychology. Given her current position, she has a unique perspective into the world of psychology and criminality. Her work i...

In this episode we will discuss the concept of relationships- specifically with you and your employer. There will never be a perfect relationship in the realm of shift work, but if we don't try, or more importantly, the employer doesn't try, it is destined for failure. If the agency forgoes the requests of the masses, the masses will leave- and we absolutely can't have that happen i...

Training, mindset, and how the little things can make big differences. Chris is the co-owner of the company Visiblue LLC based out of Maryland- and they offer a lot more than just a beanie. While the company itself is based on a very simple idea, the concept behind it is far more intricate and complex. Training, tactics, and mindset are some of the key factors in any progress to ensuring your safe...

With recent and past events, there seems to be a major disconnect when it comes to finding any resolve for public safety and cops being killed regularly. This episode will discuss the issues with we are facing on a daily basis along with a lack of support from both state and federal resources. One of he bigger issues we also face is the portion of society who is allowing political allegiance to ov...

Jamil is a former CDCR Officer turned entrepreneur. The company he has built from the ground up is a direct result of personal life experiences that provided him with the knowledge and fortitude to be successful. His story is very motivating and proves that success in the realm of sobriety and personal growth can only be achieved with the right mindset. Along with his business, he also operates a...

In this episode I share stories from my own life that involve the concept of loss. Since a very young age, I experienced a variety of scenarios that involved the loss of family. When I was 21, I experienced the loss of my father. Those experiences opened new doors to places that I would have never been able to visit without the assistance of adversity. Adversity is after all, our greatest teacher....

This episode will be the last of the California Dreamin' series and I was very excited to have Joey on the show as my final guest. Joey is an active police officer in the bay area of Northern California. Joey is also a former LAPD officer, current Army Captain, SWAT team member, First Aid instructor, and firearms instructor. His outlook on the job as well as life itself is very unique, and hi...

Marlon is a retired Sergeant from the Los Angeles Police Department. In his 25+ years with the LAPD, he worked a variety of assignments as an Officer and supervisor including Internal Affairs (yes, he knows I recorded him). Marlon is the host of the "Internal Affairs a Police Podcast" and also an instructor for the Savage Training Group. In this episode we dive into the importance of IA...

Meagan is retired deputy from the San Bernadino County Sheriff's Department. Her retirement ultimately stemmed from an officer involved shooting where life and death hung in the balance. Since her retirement, she has become an advocate for criminal justice reformation and also mental health within the law enforcement community. 

This will be the first episode of the California Dreamin' series. This series will focus specifically on the internal issues California is currently facing within the legal system and public safety overall. Hector Bravo is a retired Lieutenant from the California Department of Corrections with 17 years of service, and a former US Army Infantryman 11B with multiple deployments to Bosnia, Kuwai...

I had JT on the show for season 1 and he brought a lot to the table, I was very excited to bring him back for season 2. In this episode JT and I explore some of the issues with different perspectives on modern policing, as well as managing the new world of policing three years post 2020. JT is wealth of knowledge and truly wants to give back to the law enforcement community. If you want to connect...

This will be episode one of season two. Short and sweet, but the topic of retention and employee departure is how I wanted to start off the new year. I also discuss future episodes and content. I will be having a lot of guests for season two. I made it a point to listen to you guys, and episodes with guests were by far the favorites of all of season one. Looking forward to what season two will bri...

I've been planning on doing this episode for a long time. A lot of people have asked me "why" I do what I do, and more importantly "what happened to me" to make my motivation so strong when it comes to content and the like. The answer? It all started because of one very horrible day in July of 2020. Little did I know at the time, that would be one of the best days of my li...

This will be the second and last sidebar episode on "gun violence in America." It will discuss the some of the most skewed statistics when it comes to firearm related offenses, and also contrast the purchasing process to that of owning an automobile. The only way we will every get ahead of it, will be when we start addressing properly. 

Our brains are capable of a lot. What can happen inside our of heads in a matter of seconds is absolutely incredible. It can also cause the body to, over time, reach a threshold where that good life saving activity can start to damage the body internally. This episode will discuss the brains reaction to stress as well as take a deep dive into how our brain retains certain incidents or events that...

If you are thinking of entering the career of law enforcement, you've probably made the inquiry to a family member or friend. With that inquiry will come a variety of viewpoints and opinions. This episode will address some of the realities that I wish were made more apparent to me as a brand new cop, as well as discussing other areas of concern for anyone who is interested in this career fiel...

You will start to see "sidebar" episodes pop up from time to time. I enjoy my creating my podcasts with content that ranges from current to past and so forth, but I feel as though there is definitely a need to address certain issues or events when the iron is hot. As a result, you guys may me see some sidebar episodes that pop up from time to time randomly, and the objective is simply to...