Bootsy and Sal interview retired DEA Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena. Murphy and Pena are the two agents on whom the Netflix series Narcos is based. Throughout their decorated careers they were instrumental in bringing down Colombian druglord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar. Their book MANHUNTERS: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar is out now. To learn more about Steve and Javier or to purchase their book, visit: DEANarcos.com. This episode is dedicated to NYPD Detective Cedric Dixon who recent...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Bootsy and Sal interview retired DEA Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena. Murphy and Pena are the two agents on whom the Netflix series Narcos is based. Throughout their decorated careers they were instrumental in bringing down Colombian druglord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar. Their book MANHUNTERS: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar is out now. To learn more about Steve and Javier or to purchase their book, visit: DEANarcos.com. This episode is dedicated to Detroit Police Captain Jonathan Parnel...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Bootsy and Sal interview former police officer and current trainer “Coach” Bruce Sokolove. “Coach Sok” is the founder of Field Training Associates, a nationally recognized law enforcement training agency. He is also the Deputy Chair of Badge of Life which focuses on mental health in law enforcement and decreasing the suicide rate among current and former law enforcement officers. To learn more about Field Training Associates, visit: PoliceFieldTraining.com. To learn more about Badge of Life, vis...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Bootsy and Sal interview former Marine Recon Special Operator Nick Koumalatsos. Nick is the author of the bestselling book Excommunicated Warrior - The 7 Stages of Transition. We're also joined by Former ATF Undercover Jay Dobyns. Jay is also a bestselling author, his books No Angel and Catching Hell recount his journey as an undercover infiltrating the Hells Angels and his life afterward. The guys discuss their histories and the importance of closing chapters to begin new ones in life. This epi...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In the final part of this multi-part series, Bootsy and Sal interview retired ICE Agent Victor Avila and retired ASAC ATF Dino Ortiz. Both men have experience working on the United States Southern Border with Mexico. Avila and his partner Jaime Zapata were gunned down by Los Zetas cartel members – Zapata tragically passed away. Avila survived, and in this episode talks about the aftermath of the shooting and how he and his family were treated by our government. Ortiz discusses how he came to inv...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In part two of this multi-part series, Bootsy and Sal interview retired ICE Agent Victor Avila and retired ASAC ATF Dino Ortiz. Both men have experience working on the United States Southern Border with Mexico. Avila and his partner Jaime Zapata were gunned down by Los Zetas cartel members – Zapata tragically passed away. Avila survived and is sharing his story with Bootsy and Sal. This multi-part series is dedicated to ICE Agent Jaime Zapata – E.O.W. 2.15.2011 This episode is available on all m...
Mar 04, 2020•42 min
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Mar 01, 2020•3 min
In part one of this multi-part series, Bootsy and Sal interview retired ICE Agent Victor Avila and retired ASAC ATF Dino Ortiz. Both men have experience working on the United States Southern Border with Mexico. Avila and his partner Jaime Zapata were gunned down by Los Zetas cartel members – Zapata tragically passed away. Avila survived and is sharing his story with Bootsy and Sal. This multi-part series is dedicated to ICE Agent Jaime Zapata – E.O.W. 2.15.2011 This episode is available on all m...
Feb 26, 2020•53 min
Take a look or a listen back at one of our early interviews with Jay Dobyns - ATF Special Agent, Retired. He's a bestselling author, motivational speaker, actor, and podcaster. He's also Head Football Coach at Tanque Verde High Football - turns out he was pretty good at catching footballs before he caught bad guys. Setting a great example for young men to follow even now. His podcast Cop Land is a phenomenal listen focusing on the incredible stories and sacrifices of law enforcement and first re...
Feb 19, 2020•46 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Captain Dale Dye, United States Marine Corps, Retired. Captain Dye is now an actor, author, and military technical advisor for film and television. . This episode is dedicated to Trooper Joseph Bullock, E.O.W. 02.05.2020. This episode is available on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The vidcast of this talk can be viewed on Youtube. To connect with the End of Watch Podcast team, please like our Facebook page or visit StoreFront Producti...
Feb 12, 2020•44 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Officer Larry Parham of the Sedalia, Missouri Police Department. He shares what made him want to become a cop, as well as his experience on the streets. He has been awarded the Midwest Gang Investigators Association Missouri Chapter Gang Investigator of the Year and The National Gang Crime Research Center’s Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for superior service in law enforcement. This episode is dedicated to these heroes: Clinton Missouri Police Officer Gary Lee Michael, J...
Feb 05, 2020•52 min
Bootsy and Sal interview John Torres, former Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and current president of security and technology consulting at Guidepost Solutions. John worked in Los Angeles during the L.A. Riots, and was on a task force hunting Bin Laden. He shares his expertise when it comes to immigration and the challenges that face law enforcement and government in regards to the border crisis. This episode is dedicated to Long County Deputy Sheriff Sheldon Wh...
Jan 29, 2020•50 min
There’s the story you’ve seen on many mainstream media outlets, and then there’s the story from the guy that lived it. Bootsy + Sal interview Retired Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher. Tune in for a true story about honor and service – in the face of unexpected and disappointing betrayal. This episode is available on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The vidcast of this talk can be viewed on Youtube. To connect with the End of Watch Podcast team, ple...
Jan 22, 2020•46 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Combat Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient and candidate for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District Danny Merritt. Merritt is one of the co-founders of Nine Line Apparel and also the founder of A Southern Lifestyle company. He talks about his support for veterans, law enforcement and his vision for the 1st Congressional District of Georgia. This episode is available on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The vidcast of this talk can be viewed on ...
Jan 15, 2020•36 min
After some great interviews to finish out 2019 and start 2020 – we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the guests we’ve interviewed. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious but always straight up. We’re lining up some great guests in the coming weeks so remember to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen. This episode is available on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The vidcast of this talk can be viewed on Youtube. To connect with the End o...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min
After interviewing some of the greatest law enforcement officers in the world, Bootsy and Sal flip the script in this episode to interview a man who was a victim of overzealous prosecution – Michael Kimelman is a former Wall Street investor who experienced the darkest side of the criminal justice system. He is now a bestselling author, speaker and business coach. Learn more about Mike’s story, current projects, and purchase his book at his website here. This episode is dedicated to Jersey City P...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Bootsy and Sal interview former FBI Undercover Agent and New York Times Bestselling Author Joaquin ‘Jack” Garcia and discuss his time infiltrating one of New York’s most infamous and dangerous mob families. His book, "Making Jack Falcone" can be found on Amazon, here. This episode is available on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The vidcast of this talk can be viewed on Youtube. To connect with the End of Watch Podcast team, please like our Facebook page or vis...
Dec 25, 2019•43 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Retired Baltimore Community Collaboration Chief and Acting Deputy Commissioner Melvin Russell. Chief Mel served the Baltimore Police Department for nearly four decades and now uses his experiences in law enforcement to inform public speaking and preaching engagements. This episode is dedicated to the following heroes in law enforcement who paid the ultimate price. Officer Joe Banks, Jr. – EOW – 2.22.2019 Detective Troy Chesley – EOW - 1.9.2007 Detective Brian Stevenson –...
Dec 18, 2019•41 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Marla Friedman who is the Chairman of Badge of Life – an organization focused on mental health and suicide prevention in law enforcement. This episode is dedicated to Cecil Ridley, Investigator, Richmond County Sheriff’s Department – E.O.W. 11.19.2019 The following are links that may be beneficial for those experiencing mental distress, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, or depression. The National Alliance on Mental Illness. Project Semicolon Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-2...
Dec 11, 2019•55 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Kent Terry, the brother of slain Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry who was killed with weapons that were trafficked to Mexican drug cartels in a controversial gunwalking program called “Fast & Furious”. They discuss the family’s search for answers as well as conditions near the border combatting some of the most violent and dangerous criminals on earth. This episode is dedicated to Kent’s heroic brother, Border Patrol Agent Brian A. Terry. E.O.W. 12.15.10 To connect wi...
Dec 04, 2019•54 min
Bootsy and Sal interview former police officer and current actor/producer Billy Smith who takes a turn in Martin Scorsese’s latest masterwork “The Irishman”. Learn what else Billy is working on by visiting his IMDb page here. The Irishman is available to watch now on Netflix. The vidcast can be viewed on Youtube here. To connect with the End of Watch Podcast team, please like our Facebook page or visit StoreFront Productions. You can also now connect with us on Instagram @EndofWatchPodcast or Tw...
Nov 27, 2019•44 min
Bootsy and Sal interview Retired ATF Undercover Agent Chris “Chrisser” Bayless. Bayless who had a decorated career with the ATF Undercover program talks about some of his great moments and how he assists law enforcement who need additional help. He also discusses defending the bureau's tactics on a national level and the need for greater education both for citizens and government. Chrisser and Sal discuss undercover operations the two of them worked on together as well as the impact that their w...
Nov 20, 2019•52 min
In the second podcast with video – Bootsy and Sal interview Retired ATF Undercover Agent Jay Dobyns who worked on operations infiltrating the infamous Hells Angels. Jay Dobyns is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, Podcaster and Public Speaker. Jay and Sal discuss undercover operations the two of them worked on together as well as the impact their work had on them personally and professionally. To purchase Jay’s bestselling books No Angel and Catching Hell, or to learn more about him and h...
Nov 13, 2019•46 min
In the first podcast made available with video - Bootsy and Sal interview Los Angeles Field Office ATF Special Agent in Charge Carlos Canino. They talk in-depth about the toll violent crime and stress takes on law enforcement officers and share some stories from the street. This episode is dedicated to two law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice: ATF Special Agent Nathaniel Medrano – E.O.W. 7.23.96 Springfield Massachusetts Police Officer Kevin Ambrose – E.O.W. - 6.4.12 If you o...
Nov 06, 2019•42 min
Bootsy and Sal discuss the call by some officials and candidates for public office to disarm law enforcement and the chaos that would come from that move. This episode is dedicated to two law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice: ATF Special Agent John Capano – E.O.W. 12.31.2011 Connecticut State Trooper Russell Bagshaw - E.O.W. 6.5.1991 To connect with the End of Watch Podcast team, please like our Facebook page or visit StoreFront Productions. You can also now connect with us o...
Oct 30, 2019•28 min
Bootsy and Sal discuss women in law enforcement and criminal enterprise, their own individual experiences and the biases that some male officers have working with the opposite sex. They wonder aloud if they'll get sued, share interesting stories from the streets and Bootsy offers a BIG apology to an officer that impacted his career. Special Thanks to Rick Register of RT3 Strategies – a tactical training company. This episode is dedicated to an officer who paid the ultimate price: Davis (Californ...
Oct 23, 2019•30 min
In this episode, Bootsy and Sal welcome their first guest to the podcast. Mike Schiavone is a decorated criminal defense attorney in Savannah, Georgia. The trio discusses some of his highest-profile cases, justice reform and how cases against law enforcement become so polarized and politicized whether there is evidence against wrongdoing or not. This episode is dedicated to two officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice: South Carolina State Trooper Mark Coates – EOW – 11.20.1992 ATF Agent Ariel R...
Oct 16, 2019•38 min
In this episode, Bootsy and Sal discuss substance abuse – its effects on law enforcement and policing in general. This time, it’s personal. Both of our hosts discuss their own battles with addiction and offer hope to those facing similar challenges. Note: This episode was recorded before our end of episode End of Watch tribute so there is not one this week. If you or someone you know is having a difficult time with substance abuse or his or her mental health, there are many resources that can he...
Oct 09, 2019•38 min
Bootsy and Sal discuss the “War on Drugs” and why it is an unsalvageable failure. They offer up their own insights on the best way that the war could be won – if it’s not too late. This episode is dedicated to two officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice: East Hartford Connecticut – Brian “Moose” Aselton – EOW 1.23.1999 DEA Agent – Enrique Camarena – EOW – February 9, 1985 To connect with the End of Watch Podcast team, please like our Facebook page or visit StoreFront Productions. You can also n...
Oct 02, 2019•29 min
Bootsy and Sal discuss Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke’s plan to take guns from citizens if he’s elected to the White House. They spar over some of the methods and practicalities of the idea and discuss their own opinions of the Second Amendment. This episode is dedicated to two officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice: Savannah Police Department - Sergeant Kelvin Ansari – EOW 5.11.2019 Border Patrol Agent – Brian A. Terry – EOW 12.15.201 To connect with the End of Watch Podcast ...
Sep 25, 2019•37 min
