Send us a text Andy and I met at the gym, introduced to one another by Chris Galios (Episode 13). He's a grumpy ol bastard but I enjoy his company and I enjoyed this episode even more. Listen in as he discusses starting out in radio, moving on to Transit police and then getting absorbed into the NYPD. Shenanigans ensued, his career was very cool to hear about and I'm glad we had the opportunity to create his legacy for his family...enjoy the show, be safe out there! Come see me on Facebook at ht...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Send us a text Ladies, Gents and faithful Squad...Gator is back, please show him some love and let's get this episode under way! Pasco County Sheriff Deputy, Dade City Police Officer and Tucson Police Officer Matt Griffis returns this week. Thanks and let's be safe out there. Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Send us a text Gary and I met at the gym, like many of my previous guests. His introduction into law enforcement was unique, I really enjoyed hearing about his career prior to being a cop! Once he was hooked though, the shenanigans ensued! He started in San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department but eventually moved to Oro Valley, AZ. Please give him a warm Choir Practice Squad welcome, grab a cold drink and get ready to laugh. Be safe out there ya'll! Here's Gary! Come see me on Facebook at htt...
Sep 06, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Send us a text Now here is a character that many in this neck of the woods know! He is a larger than life character whose impact on Law Enforcement in Southern Arizona is undeniable. I'm so glad he agreed to come on the show and create his very own legacy, I'm even happier he will be back in a couple weeks to wrap up his career but also talk about all he is doing now and how he continues to serve long after he is retired! You don't want to miss out, tune it and let's get this episode officially ...
Aug 30, 2023•3 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Send us a text Nancy is BACK! She agreed to come back and hang out and we had a fantastic conversation! She's funny, she's smart and she's just an all around good person! I enjoy her company and her friendship! Turn it up, show her some love and let's get this show started. Welcome in, enjoy the episode! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/...
Aug 23, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Send us a text Alright! After you tune in, if there's any questions you would like answered, please go to the FaceBook page or Instagram page (@CP_SFAF) and submit them. Paul Dietzel is back and he was able to solicit about 40 questions, from previous guests/friends, to ask me in this "Exclusive Interview." Ha! I'm grateful to Paul, my friends, and all of you who continue to make this podcast what it is today. I mean, c'mon guys! We're at 32,665 downloads since the show began. You guys and gals ...
Aug 16, 2023•5 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Send us a text The better half of the "Dave and Betsy" show blessed the studio with her presence and spent some quality time in the hot seat! She shared her career highlights, and a few low lights ;-), before moving on to training police officers on an international level with her husband. They've dedicated their lives to training and supporting police in America and around the world. Please tune in, give her a warm welcome and enjoy the show! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Send us a text This week Buck Savage joins The Squad, spending some quality time to share his career! The son of a physician, growing up in Flagstaff, Dave attended the Naval Academy before suffering an injury and transferring to the University of Arizona. He joined the Tucson Police Dept, but "lateraled" to the AZ Department of Public Safety where his career as a trainer of cops took off and "Buck Savage" was born. If you aren't familiar, just look on YouTube... Thanks for tuning in, be safe ou...
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Send us a text Jeff is back, we start the episode laughing so hard I almost had an asthma attack! Like all my guests, I'm honored he was willing to come back and hang out again. He was rear ended by a suspected drunk driver after leaving, good thing he was in a huge Dually pick up! He ok, no injuries and a little soreness! Please give him another warm welcome and enjoy the show! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_...
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Send us a text Retired Antioch Police Officer, Eric Johnsen, is back in the studio and we hung out for a few hours sharing some more stories. Since he was here last February, we had been chatting and he said what almost all my guests say, "Once I left I started remembering a lot more stories that I forgot to share! He showed up with a page full of notes and we had a great time! He's such a good guy, if you didn't catch his episode go back and take listen...episode 63! Be safe out there and thank...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Send us a text Jeff and I met while working at the Pima County Sheriff's Department. He continued on to become a Captain, honorably serving the citizens of Pima County, before retiring and being hired as the Executive Director of T.R.O.T. He started his public service as an Air Force enlisted airman, guarding nukes around the world, then he became a reserve Deputy in CA! He moved to AZ, where he had previously met his wife, and the rest is history! He'll be back in a week to wrap up telling all ...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Send us a text Rudy and I went to High School together, then our paths crossed every so often as he responded to scenes I was working as a cop or I would show up on calls he was working as a Fire Fighter. It was great catching up and I'm excited to introduce him to the coolest group of folks I've come to know...The Squad! Enjoy, turn it up and come see me on FB and Instagram! Be safe out there! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.i...
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Send us a text Carol is the proud owner of Rincon Fit Body Bootcamp, located on Harrison and 22nd street in Tucson, AZ. Prior to that, she proudly served in the US Air Force in the medical field, then as a Tucson Police Officer where she retired as a Detective. I'm excited for you to get to know her, we had a great conversation. Please give her a warm welcome, and reach out to any of your buddies who are on your mind. It may make all the difference. Thanks for tuning in, now turn it up and enjoy...
Jun 28, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Send us a text This week's guest is a gentleman I had the pleasure of working with at Tucson PD. I first mentioned him in Episode 14 with Stacey Goodman. Richie and I were in Ops South on the morning of 9/11. It was my honor to host him and I learned a few things I hadn't known prior to our interview, like, the fact he started out as a cop in the New York Transit Police. Or the fact that prior to this he had been a craps dealer and DJ in Las Vegas, where he met his beautiful bride!!! Richie was ...
Jun 21, 2023•3 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Send us a text Mark started his career in the 80's, in a sleepy town in Iowa. A few years in, he moved his family to Tucson and his career took off from there. One of his bigger claims to fame was that he had the opportunity to work on the Southside of Tucson at every rank. He retired as the Captain (Division Commander) and was later voted in a the Pima County Sheriff for one term. We had a great conversation, I'm honored he was willing to come and hang out for a few hours. Please give him a war...
Jun 14, 2023•3 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Send us a text Charles came back and we finished chatting about his career. It was a great time, an even better conversation and I enjoyed his company. His first episode is doing well, I have you all to thank for that. Thanks for giving a warm welcome from the best Squad a guy could ask for. Remember, be safe out there and reach out to your friends if they cross your mind... Join me on FB (Look for the logo) or on Insta @cp_sfaf... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practi...
Jun 07, 2023•3 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Send us a text This episode was fantastic! Charles and I never worked together, but I knew of him on the agency. There were only about 5 people in the bomb unit. He shares about his Tim win the Army before becoming a Tucson Police Officer. We didn't quite make it through all of his career, he's already scheduled to come back soon and wrap up his own personal legacy here in the hot seat. Please give him a warm welcome as the newest member of The Squad. And a great reminder, if a friend crosses yo...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Send us a text Here is a gentleman who I enjoyed partnering with when I was in patrol. He and Dave Huber used to put out Wanted Posters and I'd spend my days catching their suspects. I'm so glad he agreed to come and hang out to talk about his career. Now, in retirement, he runs an Angus farm. Roger is such an awesome dude, we had a great time hanging out, so sit back and enjoy this one... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instag...
May 24, 2023•4 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Send us a text It took me awhile, but this episode is a great follow up to the most popular episode from year one of the Choir Practice Podcast. Ed Boyen returns, sits in the "hot seat" and does not disappoint. Thanks to you all, Choir Practice has now surpassed 26,000 downloads!!!! You all are so awesome, thanks so much! Come see me on Facebook or Instagram at CP_SFAF! Be safe out there, if one of your friends crosses your minds...call them! Don't wait, there's a reason they are on your mind! I...
May 17, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Send us a text Squad, I appreciate you all! I'm traveling this week so I wanted to play for you the most popular episode from year one. Ed Boyen's story is incredible, crazy, funny and scary! He had a little bit of everything in there and I believe that's why it resonated with you all so much! If you missed it, here's an opportunity to catch up. If you caught it the firs time, you might wanna re-listen because Ed is back for another interview and that one is coming up next week! And again, anoth...
May 10, 2023•4 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Send us a text At the request of several guests, I interviewed my best friend about her thoughts on my career to go into law enforcement, the changes that I went through personally and professionally, and how we transitioned away from law enforcement. And I asked her about her thoughts on the podcast since she is "My biggest fan!" It was a good conversation, I don't know if I spent a lot of time pondering what my career cost her, the impact in had her and our little family. But I'm sure any spou...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Send us a text I'm so grateful to Tim for having the courage to be on the show and share his story. I feel like his story resonates with so many public servants that you and I know, walking around us today. He spent nearly 20 years working in the trenches, faced some demons and is heroically battling them back as he comes to terms with his life after public service...and life is sweet. Not to say it is without challenges, but I love that he openly shared the different resources he used along the...
Apr 26, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Send us a text Jeff traveled all the way from Washington State to be on the show! Just kidding, he was in town to visit family and volunteer at the Southwest Motor Competition. But he was gracious enough to come and hang out on the show, becoming the newest member of the Choir Practice Squad! We had a great time, he had some even better stories and I think you're going to want to hear this one! Please give him a warm welcome and be safe out there! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook....
Apr 19, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Send us a text She came back!!! Proof that the work I'm doing on this podcast is good and the interviews aren't too much torture! In this episode, we pick back up where we left off. Jen was a Home Invasion Detective who promoted to Sergeant. She describes her experiences as a Sergeant: Patrol, Detectives, Internal Affairs until she is promoted to Lieutenant! She was a Patrol Commander, SWAT, and PIO! I love that she pointed out that the job is not easy, but so many invest their lives to being go...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Send us a text Mike's back and I think I had more fun during this conversation than the first! And I must tell you, because it snuck up on me, but Mike's part 1 is just a few downloads shy of Ed Boyen, who continues to be the most downloaded episode from Season 1. This makes me very happy for Mike, I'm glad folks are tuning in. Listen in, we had a great time and lots of laughs. He's a super good dude, I'm so happy to see him thriving in retirement and I'm glad he and his wife are happily in love...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Send us a text Heidi and I met through LinkedIn. Her background resonated with me because I was the Commander in charge of the Southern AZ Human Trafficking Task Force for a brief time. She spent a large part of her career battling human and sex trafficking. Now that she's retired, she travels the US providing training to law enforcement agencies on how to detect the signs of and combat human trafficking. We met for the first time when she walked through the door, had a great time getting to kno...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Send us a text Sixto is one of those iconic names in the City of Tucson that everyone knows. After retiring from the Tucson Police Department, he became the Police chief for the City of South Tucson. After a couple years, and a few more leadership positions, he was invited back and became the City Manager! I t was awesome to get to know him, find out what he is doing and to see that he is still on his "A game." He came with copious notes, but he had dates, times, exact addresses...he came with r...
Mar 22, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Send us a text Today Sean and I take a deeper dive into his years as a Detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. While I applaud the folks who work these units, it is not a job I believe I have the stomach for. Brave men and women courageously work to arrest criminals who prey on the true victims in society. I am honored he agreed to come back and we had a great conversation. Please welcome him back and tune in. You definitely do not want to mis...
Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Send us a text My old neighbor, Jason House is one of the nicest and studliest dudes I know. He was always one of the folks I knew I wanted to be a guest on the show, but now that we live about an hour apart it took some time to figure out the logistics. I'm so glad he agreed to be on the show, I know you're going to like him too! He spent more than 20 years in the Air Force, spending the latter half as a door gunner in PaveHawk helicopters. Buckle up, let's get this show started! Come see me on...
Mar 08, 2023•3 hr•Season 2Ep. 65
Send us a text I met Mark as a Deputy Recruit in 1998! He taught a few classes at the academy and then I ran into in on the streets during my 2-year stint with PCSO. Years later, we ran into one another when we were both newly promoted. The dude has done alot, he has a great story and he served both the City of Nogales, AZ and Pima County with distinction and honor. I was happy to learn he is an avid listener and I'm honored he agreed to come on the show and share about his career! Please give h...
Mar 01, 2023•4 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 64
