Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sal ...
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A behind the scenes look into the New York City Police Department. Hosted by retired NYPD detective turned author Vic Ferrari. To an outsider, the New York City Police Department is a mysterious well-oiled machine responsible for maintaining law and order in the world's greatest city while looking brilliant in blue. However, things are not always what they appear to be and may surprise you. NYPD: Through the Looking Glass is filled with action, suspense and nonstop laughs! A must listen for ...
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Here at Domesticated Savages we are a trio of police officers who work the mean streets of a metropolitan city. Our mission is to bring you the stories as we have experienced them, the good, the bad and the hilarious! We are here to entertain, enlighten and have a GOOD DAMN TIME!!! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/domesticatedsavages/support
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Podcast about philosophy, psychedelics, and spirituality infused with humor
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Discussions of law enforcement in media and pop culture. A little talk of true crime. Also, humor, because we kind of have a clue about what we’re doing.
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Two retired Law Enforcement Officers discussing topics of today with humor and personal stories. Both hosts met back in the late 90's and worked together on dope cases that Bobby was working and needed a K9 to search. Both Sarge and Bobby worked in the same county but worked for neighboring agencies. They continue to work with recruits at the local Police Academy,
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Two guys who happen to be cops, we love movies, donuts and telling our stories. We want to spread the humor to our listeners. We do not intend on bringing in politics to our podcast, only humor.
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The best movies from around the world that don't exist and the people who don't exist that made them. Irreverent discussion, clips and interviews, hosted by the author of the Official Dictionary of Sarcasm, James Napoli, and the author of the LaLa Pettibone book series, Heidi Mastrogiovanni.
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Two eastern European guys talk about funny and weird European news. We have dark humor, bad jokes and lots of laughter, so give it a go and laugh like a seal with two neurons alongside ourselves.This podcast contains explicit language, dark and edgy humor as well as some sensitive topics. Viewer discretion is advised.
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The weekly podcast with insights, humor and raw talk on urban culture and hip hop, politics and other stuff.
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A Brief Conversation with My Hair is a collection of short literary humor pieces that have been previously featured on such websites at McSweeney's, Yankee Pot Roast, The Big Jewel, Opium Magazine, and The Science Creative Quarterly. Some of the titles (which may give you an idea of the content) are: "The Calls of Cthulu", "All I Need to Learn, I Learned From Kindergarten Cop", "Diary of a Grocery Cart", "Dionysus: Party Clown", and "A Brief Conversation with My Hair". The forty-plus pieces ...
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Big Mouth Black Girl Podcast is “for the people, that includes the voices of the people with host, “Kay.” Big Mouth Black Girl Podcast, empowers, inspires, and motivates people to practice transparency, mental health, and healing by analyzing sociocultural issues and solutions, leading to healing and discernment. Big Mouth Black Girl Podcast is filled with lessons, humor, and a touch filled with REAL life experiences, no collagen.
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Combining obsessive fact checking (when they remember) with original humor, the guys (Max and Mark) produce an endless stream of entertainingly scorching hot takes on sports, news, politics and anything else these idiots can imagine. You can find the guys on twitter @markallenATM and @Max_atm.
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The suspect doesn't come quietly. Before he's subdued, rookie cop Robert Christensen gets pummeled unconscious. Twenty-five years later, he retires as one of Kalamazoo's top patrol officers. Out of the Darkness and into the Blue recounts Christensen's most memorable experiences on the force, told with candor, honesty, and humor. After describing each event, Christensen analyzes his behavior during the encounter, the tactics he used, and how changes in strategy and behavior might have affecte ...
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A podcast, about.... well ... murder, True crime and other cases that have caught our attention over the years. Who are we? We're a husband and wife of 13+years. Come hang out with us, if you love true crime, sarcastic, dark humor mixed with bit of foul language and some dad jokes. if you don't... well, bless it. Written by Brandi and Douglas Produced and edited by Douglas
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Welcome to the Clown Syndrome Podcast, a show that explores the weird and the serious with hosts John and Mike! Whether they're delving into the bizarre or tackling weighty issues, John and Mike keep things interesting and engaging with their sharp insights and quick banter. From pop culture to personal stories, from politics to current events, no topic is off-limits for this dynamic duo. But what sets the Clown Syndrome Podcast apart is the hosts' ability to approach each subject with a uni ...
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Episdoe 24 - Five MEO, Farming Toads, and Full Tilt
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Jon had some crazy experiences. Mini is here for backup and all ears. This week, let's dive deeper into the realm of possibilities with psychedelics. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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193 Shirley Novack Proves It's Never Too Late to Tell The 'Story Of...' Her Father's Incredible Journey Coming To America and Tales From Her Own Amazing Life
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Send us a text Have you ever told yourself that one day you will tell your parents story? I know I have. Both of my parents are immigrants who chased the American dream. But I still haven’t, and I don’t know why. My guest today, Shirley Novack, has done this and wrote a book about her father and his amazing life coming to America as a young teenage…
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Send us a text In this week's episode Bobbby and Sarge start their conversation with a story out of Kentucky where a Sheriff walks into a judge's chambers and murders him. The reasons may be predictable, or we may never know. When it comes to vigilante justice, is it a good thing or should there be a zero tolerance against it? Listen in as Bobby an…
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Send us a text Raul Diaz shares his stories investigating the murders of the cocaine cowboys, including hitmen Jorge Rivi Ayala, Cumbamba, Amilcar, Chu Chu Castro, Griselda Blanco, and the Barry Seal homicide investigation. For more NYPD stories check out Vic Ferrari’s Amazon author page.: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01IIQXLBC Support the…
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Episdoe 23 - Jaded Judgements with the Jesters and Jim
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We have a spectacular guest this week with Jim! Not only is he experienced with psychedelics, but he used to be Jon's life coach! He's here to laugh with us, guide us, and breathe with us this episode, so relax and listen to the stories of an expert as we hear from a first-timer. Buy Wounds to Wisdom: The Art of Healing Trauma Listen on Podbean, Sp…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the conclusion of our special two-part interview with retired Death Investigator and author, Barbara Butcher of the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. Barbara Butcher spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a death investigator, director of the Forensic Sciences Training Program, …
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Send us a text Today is episode one of a special two-part interview with retired Death Investigator and Author, Barbara Butcher of the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. Barbara Butcher spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a death investigator, director of the Forensic Sciences Training Program, and chief of…
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Send us a text In this weeks episode, Bobby and Sarge talk about unconventional police work. How does unconventional police work look like? Are the old ways a bad thing? Listen in as Bobby and Sarge discuss several unconventional tactics they have used or witnessed in their careers. Let us know if you have some unconventional stories. We would love…
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Episode 22 - Building Bonds and Being Better
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This week on Jesters! Of! Enlightenment! Jon and Mini investigate problematic behaviors and offer advice on providing help to loved ones. How does one ask for help? What does growth look like on the other side? Topics include abuse, manipulation, and narcissism. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenment…
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192 Attempted Assassinations of Donald Trump & How to Fix the Broken Secret Service. (Part Two)
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Send us a text Welcome back to the conclusion of a special Cops and Writers Podcast where myself and my special co-host, Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli will attempt to break down the problems with the United States Secret Service and what can be done to fix them. Because, who wants to hear a bunch of bitching and complaining w…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss some holistic and natural remedies that they've used to combat their personal health issues. Sarge discusses his ability to get off several medications with natural remedies. It should be noted, Bobby and Sarge are not medical doctors, and they are not medical professionals. If the list…
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Episode 21 - Fear! Claustrophobia, Coddling Mothers, and Cops
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We are kicking off October with frights and sound bites! Jon and Mini talk about the types of fear and how we connect them to our modern world. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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191 Attempted Assassinations of Donald Trump & How to Fix the Broken Secret Service. (Part One)
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Send us a text Welcome to part one of a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Today, myself and my special co-host, Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli will attempt to break down the problems with the United States Secret Service and what can be done to fix them. Because who wants to hear a bunch of bitching and complaining without any…
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Send us a text In this episode, we update the devastation that has occurred from the Florida Gulf Coast to the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond. The storms strength and wind weren't what caused most damage, it was the rain and subsequent flooding that took lives and property. Pray for those affected and if you are able, give g…
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5-0 Precinct Stories
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Send us a text Vic, Marty, & Mikey reminisce about their day’s working in the 50th precinct in the Bronx. True stories from the NYPD’s Auto Crime Division. Preview for free! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087TFBYX4 Support the showΑπό τον Vic Ferrari
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190 Jerry "The Motorman" Palladino Shows us How to Ride a Motorcycle Like a Pro!
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Send us a text On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are hitting the road with retired Motorcycle Officer and Master Motorcycle Trainer Jerry “The Motorman” Palladino. I grew up watching CHIPs and have been riding motorcycles since I was 16. I love being on my bike, so I thought it would be fun to have a police motorcycle expert on…
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Send us a text With Hurricane Helene arriving and pounding the gulf coast of Florida this week, Bobby brought up a question regarding the reporting of such storms. Both of us have lived in Florida for over 30 years, (Sarge born and raised), both have experienced many hurricanes and tropical storms over their careers. Bobby asks the question, with t…
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189 Perry Mason Was a Terrible Lawyer! With Author and Attorney Mark Bruce.
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Send us a text On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going into the courtroom with Attorney and Author Mark Bruce. California native Mark Bruce attended Humboldt State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Journalism. He then attended UC Berkeley Law School, where he graduated with his jurist doctorate…
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Send us a text The news, is it giving us the facts so we can make a decision or are they pushing an agenda? It seems that the mainstream news sources are nothing more than the propaganda arm of the democrat party. In this episode, Sarge brings up a conversation with a friend that started over the report of immigrants eating pets in Ohio. Listen in …
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Send us a text NYPD & NYC corruption scandal’s unpacked Attempted murder & murder story For more NYPD stories check out Vic Ferrari’s Amazon author page.: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01IIQXLBC Support the showΑπό τον Vic Ferrari
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Episode 20 - Sexuality Tests, Self Mutilation, and the Second Amendment
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Feel free to laugh along with Jon and Mini's return to Jesterhood. We've been having a lot of serious chats recently, so mix it up this week with some goofs, gags, and giggles. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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188 From Jazz Drummer to Police Chief: Rick Porrello on Music, Mob History, and Bestselling Books and Movies.
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Send us a text On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going to the greater Cleveland area to chat with Bestselling Author, Drummer, and former Police Chief Rick Porrello. Rick’s first career was as a jazz drummer. At the age of 18, he got his first big break when he started touring internationally with Sammy Davis, Jr. Despite a…
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Send us a text In this episode, Bobby and Sarge talk about the perception the public has on our police officers. Is it justified? Can the police work toward changing poor perceptions? With the media and the agenda driven non-governmental organizations pushing the anti-police rhetoric, is it even possible? Let us know what you think.…
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Episode 19 - Addiction Pt II: X, Y, and Zen
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This week on Jesters! Of! Enlightenment! Jon and Mini continue the discussion of addiction, focusing on lesser-recognized and highly destructive addictive tendencies. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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187 Twenty and Out! With Author and NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus.
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a female detective in the mean streets of New York City? Today’s guest, Marique Bartoldus, is here to tell us all about it. She’s a retired 20-year veteran of the NYPD and an author! Marique attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss some trends they have noticed with recruits where they undermine others or complain at the drop of a hat over things perceived as injustices (we cover some in last week's episode). Due to behaviors being brought forth due to training, should agencies go undercover as drop in candidates …
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Mortician answers questions about the dead
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Send us a text Mortician Victor M Sweeney For more NYPD stories check out Vic Ferrari’s Amazon author page.: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01IIQXLBC Support the showΑπό τον Vic Ferrari
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Episode 18 - Addiction Pt I: Avoiding Addiction, Bad Beer, and Cancerous Cigarettes
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This week on Jesters! Of! Enlightenment! The topic is addiction. Jon and Mini cover the spectrum of what it means to be an addict— from drugs, to social media, to negativity. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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Yes, it's time to read...some good reads at that! Let's talk with my favorite book reviewer Kay of the Youtube Channel "Winedownwithbooks."
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186 Award Winning Author, Green Beret, and Secret Service Agent Steve Stratton!
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Send us a text On Today’s show, we will chat with Award-Winning Author, Green Beret, and Former Secret Service Agent Steve Stratton! Steve joined the Army in 1973 at the age of 19. His first assignment – the White House Communications Agency supporting the President, Vice President and Secretary of State. The next four and a half years included tri…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the training being done in police academies and is there a shelf life for instructors? are newer generations not responding to time tested training? There are generational gaps between older officers and newer officers, so it stands to reason there are gaps between new recruits and old …
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Season 3 - Episode 4: Don't Take it Personal
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Examining the different perspectives of America's youth on the justice system, by analyzing young song artist Nevaeh Travis and her song "Tonight." Her lyrics state that "deceitful evil people get arrested..." I challenge that perspective respectfully by arguing her logical fallacies with questions followed by facts. Often times wrongful disseminat…
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This week has a slew of ideas and topics, all stemming from consciousness. Conversations range from religion, whether Christian or Buddhist, to the concept of free will. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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185 Criminal Minds With Author and Jail Psychiatrist Joseph Baskin MD
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Send us a text Welcome everybody! On Today’s show we are going to jail with Author and Jail Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Baskin. Joseph H Baskin is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was Born and raised. After graduating medical school at The Ohio State University, he completed a surgical internship in Chicago. Seeking a way to stab at patients…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we are joined by Cyrle Hopping, former Melbourne Police Sergeant, police SWAT team Sniper and current Security Specialist for the local school board, on the school security specialist positions in most schools, State of Florida wide. Cyrle joins us as someone knowledgeable of the program and does not represent…
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The Jesters are back this week with conspiracy theories! Politics, cults, and religious organizations aren't off the table as Jon and Mini delve into the rabbit hole. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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184 Bestselling Author, Producer, Actor, and Founder and Host of Killer Nashville, Clay Stafford Tells us to "Throw Ourselves Out There!"
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Send us a text Welcome everybody! Today’s show is for you writers out there! No matter if you are a bestselling author with a huge backlist or you are just kicking around the idea of writing a book, today's show will have huge value to you! My guest on the show today is Clay Stafford! This guy has been in the entertainment business since he was 10 …
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Send us a text In this weeks episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the report of Russian navy ships and subs off the coast of Florida. What are the ramifications? This episode isn't primarily police related as much as it becomes a conspiracy show. Funny yet hopefully interesting. NEWS FLASH!!!! RUSSIAN SUBS OFF FLORIDA'S COAST!! Oh my!!!…
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Retired NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus Shares Her Amazing Stories
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Send us a text Retired NYPD detective Marique Bartoldus shares her amazing stories from her new book Twenty & Out: A Compilation of Chaos Experienced while serving 20 years in the New York City Police Department. https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Out-compilation-experienced-Department-ebook/dp/B0D8WMRPQS?ref_=ast_author_mpb Support the show…
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Hosts Jon and Mini get deep into childhood trauma, relationships with your parents, bad fathers, aggressive hugs, and hitting your kids. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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This week... How are we treating ourselves in modern society? What does it mean to be a slave in it? Examples and discussions include grind culture, working out, L.A. restaurants, and glamping. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart. Follow us! @jestersofenlightenmentΑπό τον Jesters Of Enlightenment
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The Bible Makes Me Hard w/Nathan Beeman - EP 41
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On this episode I am joined by local Dallas comedian, Nathan Beeman. We had a list of topics we were going to talk about and we didnt talk about any of them!! It was a good time, hope you like it!Από τον clownsyndromepodcast
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183 City of Miami K9 Cop, Master Dog Trainer, Podcaster, and Entrepreneur Garret Wing! (Part Two)
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Send us a text Welcome back everyone to the conclusion of my two-part interview with retired City of Miami Police Lieutenant and Master Dog Trainer Garret Wing. Garret Wing grew up in a law enforcement family. His father, mother, stepmother, and stepfather were all city of Miami cops. His father and stepmother were K9 officers. It makes sense that …
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Send us a text Does it pay to be nice? Does it ever seem that the nicer you are to people, the more they complain? Listen in as Bobby and Sarge talk about this very thing. Some people will never be happy with the police and unfortunately, the police deal with these people every day. From causing stress on the officer over bogus complaint to bogging…
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