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Failure To Stop

Cops, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics and truth-seeking civilians this show is for YOU. It’s TRUE true crime and current events by current and former first responders. Mondays: UNCUFFED - where comedy meets crime news. J Derrell White and Eric Tansey are two ex-cops turned comedians and they deliver the funny truth.  Wednesdays: LAST CALL - Eric Tansey and Josh of Dead Leg Media team up to give you their spin on today’s current events. Thursdays: ILLEGAL SHIFT- Chief Kiefer is a firefighter in Ohio with a clear Bengals bias. Calling him out on his spicy sports takes is Jon, a 911 dispatcher and probably the best Cowboys fan ever. If you're lost on sports, they'll keep you caught up. Fridays: BREAKDOWNS - Former cop Eric Tansey and current street cop Tyler use their experience and job knowledge to break down audio/video of topical events that affect policing in the United States.
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655. Home Invasion: Officer Involved Shooting of Brandon Durham

On November 12, 43-Year-Old father Brandon Durham called the Las Vegas Metro Police Department about a possible home invasion. Police responded and found Durham struggling with Alejandra Bourdeaux. Officer Alexander Bookman entered the home and gave verbal commands to drop the knife, and after noncompliance, discharged his sidearm. Durham-- the caller-- fell down. The officer then fired five more times. Durhams daughters was also home during this tragedy. Now with body cam released to the public...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 35 min

654. Excessive Force: OKC Police vs Lich Vu

Lich Vu had a mouth on him. The problem was his mouth was 70 years old. A tiny Asian man with bone cancer, Vu was willing to go jail rather than sign a citation for a traffic violation in October. So often habitual criminals choose to decide their fate at the time of arrest through flight and resistance. In Vu's case, he touched the officer. Instead of picking up another charge, like say, simple assault on an LEO, the officer pick Vu up, flipped him over and put him down on the ground like a hyp...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 10 min

653. The Arrest and Death of Daniel King

Daniel King, a 30-year-old man from Millville, New Jersey, died in the custody of New Jersey State Police troopers on July 9, 2023. Troopers responded to a 911 call from King himself at his residence, and upon arrival King told the trooper he wanted to remove some property from his home. Trooper Mark Allonardo seemed to be mediating a civil dispute before the situation became strange and escalated. King eventually bit Allonardo into the face, drawing blood and nearby civilians jumped into the fi...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 22 min

652. Officer Involved Shooting of Elroy Clark

Last week in Charlotte County Florida, dispatch received a call about a disturbance just outside of Punta Gorda. Deputies arrived and made contact with owner of the property, Elroy Clark. Clark said one of his tenants was acting erratically. During the investigation, deputies were told that Clark may have had a warrant and asked dispatch to confirm it, and it was. More deputies were called to assist. They attempted to detain Clark, but he resisted. He became agitated and non compliant to verbal ...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 24 min

651. ILLEGAL SHIFT: Flacco Returns as Rodgers Walks Off

In Indianapolis, 39-year-old QB Joe Flacco is getting the start this weekend because 22-year-old Anthony Richardson has said that he was 'tired'. Last year Flacco balled-out to save Cleveland some embarrassment-- taking them to a playoff game. Now he's back into save Indy. Even older is QB Aaron Rodger-- losing to division opponents and league bottom-feeding New England Patriots in a must-win situation has sent the Jets' season crashed at last-- securing a playoff berth almost impossible. But ho...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 32 min

650. LAST CALL: Last Show Before Civil War II

Who will win the November 5 election-- a better question will be, when will we know? Long gone are the day of counting up ballots in a single night, long gone are the days of concession calls from the loser around 12 or 1am. No matter what happens, the battle is about to begin. But will it be in court? Or will the result be so disastrously suspicious that protests begin around the country? Institutional faith as at an all-time low and millions of Americans have been conditioned by the media and ...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 35 min

649. UNCUFFED: Jamie Foxx Accuses P. Diddy of Poisoning

Did Sean ’Diddy’ Combs poison actor Jamie Foxx? Details come out in the ’Freak Out’ sex assault case against building against the rapper. The two have fallen out, but some are saying that Foxx even called the FBI about his claims. Jamie Foxx was hospitalized in April 2023 while filming the Netflix movie Back in Action in Atlanta-- something that knocked him out of action for 20 days and caused significant impairment of his memory. Was there something Combs wanted him to forget? Beyoncé Knowles s...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 11 min

648, ILLEGAL SHIFT: Did Injuries Win Week Seven?

As the trade deadline looms, catastrophe strikes teams across the league. Some are in a rare championship window and need to go all in on blockbuster trades to push them to the end of the season. Will they take a gamble? Or will they go all-in like Jerry Jones, and do nothing? Speaking of Jerry, the GM admitted in a roundabout way that Derrick Henry would have wasted his career with the Cowboys. Andy Dalton was in a car accident-- and speaking of absolute wrecks, despite the Jets losing even aft...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 23 min

647. LAST CALL: Did Kamala Lie About Her Mom?

Candace Owens says she has proof that Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has lied about her heritage for political gain-- her mother may be Irish and the pictures of her mother have been faked for a her book and political campaign. But if true, does the revelation come in time? Will it even sway voters from her? Is anyone still undecided at this point? Meanwhile Donald Trump shows he has what it takes to make it at Mickey D's-- so much for talk of middle class family, the billionaire and forme...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 41 min

646. ILLEGAL SHIFT: The Jets Files: What Did Rodgers Know And When Did He Know It?

Last week rumors flew that Aaron Rodgers either acted to have Head Coach Robert Saleh ousted or that he failed to use his significant clout to prevent it. The Jets then nearly have a significant comeback win against the division leading Bills-- a game with significant penalties. All on the eve of a significant trade agreement with the Raiders to acquire former Rodgers teammate Devante Adams. What was the secret timeline of these events? Is Aaron Rodgers pulling the Jets' strings? Also Jon talks ...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 31 min

645. LAST CALL: Update on Hurricane Helene, Shell Shock II and SpaceX

Eric returns from another deployment to the front lines in NC to bring you first-hand updates on the ongoing relief efforts there. Shell Shock II is this Saturday, there will be updates about the PTSD Charity Event in Orlando; SpaceX has managed a feat: the retrieval of a rocket-- like catching an explosive 23 story building with chopsticks. What does it mean for the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 20241 hr 4 min

644. BREAKDOWN: Disaster and Relief In North Carolina

Host Eric Tansey spent the last week in North Carolina responding to one of the worst disasters in recent history: Hurricane Helene. The news media and FEMA in the shadow of an imminent election have things to hide: Biden Administration incompetence. Now you can get stories from the boots on the ground: former special forces Army and former police officer Eric Tansey will tell you the truth of Tarheel State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 20241 hr 6 min

643. ILLEGAL SHIFT: Did Rodgers Got Saleh Fired?

The last viable year of Aaron Rodgers career looks like it will go to almost as much waste as last year: head coach Robert Saleh has been fired. No NFL team has ever won the Super Bowl after firing its head coach midseason. The locker room turmoil and on field prospects for the season will also be a disaster for attracting Devante Adams, who's parting with the Raiders seems imminent. But is Rodgers to Blame? Drake Maye will takeover in what Pats fans hope will be the dawn of a new and long-lasti...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 11 min

Special Update: Hurricane Helene & Fawkes News Feed

Tansey it out fighting the devastation in western North Carolina while the government is hapless to help; an update on Fawkes News Feed-- now available on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 20243 min

642. BREAKDOWN: Looking Back At The Kyle Rittenhouse Case

Deadleg and Tyler give their takes on the landmark case and how Rittenhouse continues to be divisive despite his acquittal. Rittenhouse gained national attention at age 17 for shooting three men in Kenosha, Wisconsin—two fatally—in August 2020, amid protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. He had traveled to Kenosha during the unrest, and joined a group of armed people who said they were there to protect businesses. In a series of confrontations, Rittenhouse fatally shot two men wh...

Oct 04, 20241 hr

641. ILLEGAL SHIFT: Pete Rose Died; Bengals On Life Support

Reaction to the Hit King passing away. Von Miller arrested for domestic battery and suspended by the NFL. Rashee Rice has critical injury placing Chiefs hopes on Mahomes' back. Vikings dominate Packers. Cowboys infuriate Jon in birthday win. Derrick Henry balls out as Ravens show true colors. Week 4 winners and losers and week 5 predictions. Christian McCaffrey injured-- what will it mean for the 49ers? Washington wins big. Will the Bears be contenders? Can the Packers bounce back? Jared Goff ha...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 23 min

640. LAST CALL: Has World War III Begun In The Middle East?

Iran has launched 100 ballistic missiles into Israel. Israel is returning fire. Russian jets are flying over NATO countries without fear of reprisal. A carrier and quick response units are being sent to project American power in the theater of operations. American Longshoremen are now on strike, which will cause prices to skyrocket and increases in scarcity. All this and a reaction to the Veep Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 20241 hr 3 min

639. UNCUFFED: Justin Bieber's CRAZY Night at Diddy's Party!

Did Justin Bieber get lost at a Diddy Party? Lots of people fear that Bieber warned us about Diddy in a new song however it appears the song was AI. What is real is that this accusation about a thousand bottles of baby oil. Diddy's lawyer tries to explain it but gets caught in an awkward lie. We also chat about Comedy and it's fight against cancel culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 202454 min

638. BREAKDOWN: Cops Shoot Man With Fake Gun

Charles Sharp III of Mantua New Jersey called 9-1-1 because he caught two men red-handed breaking into his car-- at least one of them had a gun. Sharp confronted the men, tried to scare them off with fireworks, but that didn't work. Sharp told the dispatcher that the suspect had a gun and so did he. The burglars beat it before the cops showed up, who then saw Sharp outside with his firearm. A police officer from Mantua Township hopped out of the car, gave a suspect a command to drop the weapon, ...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 8 min

637. ILLEGAL SHIFT: Brett Favre's Sad Fate

Former Green Bay Packers and Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who defined toughness and winning at the turn of the century, announces he has a debilitating and incurable illness destined to rob him his last days-- but is it just to distract from his disgraceful scandal? The league is upside down this year, the Vikings going 3-0 with Sam Darnold at the helm while last year's heavy hitting NFC teams bottom out. Chiefs and Bills look destined for the AFC Champ Game again. The Bengals have a historically ...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 17 min

636. LAST CALL: Special Guest Mindful Medic Jason Warn

Jason Warn, creator of Mindfulness Medic-- is a firefighter paramedic with over a decade of service. He's had to battle a lot as a first responder. Seeing how fragile life could be, he decided to change the rest of his with a transformative journey of wellness and fitness. He's ready to share the story of building up his mind body and spirit to help you if your struggling with PTSD, obesity, depression or self-perpetuating cycles of victimhood. If you don't like where your performance is compare...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 7 min

635. UNCUFFED: Hollywood Insiders FEAR Diddy Indictment

Sean Combs and other celebrities are disappearing from Twitter. Was Usher involved? Why is there a rush to get off the social media platforms? Were kids trafficked? Speaking of kids in traffic, an 8-year-old steals a car to go to Target. Hasn't he heard of Target.com? Remember failed comedian DL Hughley-- was he racist against white people? Not a complicated question if you just listen to his material. More live comedy from Eric and Jay to lighten up your Monday. Learn more about your ad choices...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 20 min

634. BREAKDOWN: Awesome Louisville PD Carjacker Takedown

Louisville Metro Police Department officer Brandon Brinkley when an off-duty officer called for backup. Kentucky State Police had been in a pursuit with a vehicle which crashed. The driver was captured, but an armed passenger got away on foot. Brinkley tracked the suspect down through a Walmart, where the suspect had changed clothes, and tried again to run on foot. Brinkley saw the suspect reach for his waistband and attempt to carjack minivan in the driveup pharmacy line. The engine revs and th...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 3 min

633. LAST CALL: Who is Ryan Routh, The Would-Be Assassin?

Ryan Wesley Routh, the man arrested in connection with an apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has a lengthy criminal record and obsession with the war in Ukraine. He was taken into custody in West Palm Beach after he attempted to kill Trump while hiding in a shrubbery at his golf club. That's the second attempt in 9 weeks for those keeping score. All this and all the news you need to stay informed without going insane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 5 min

632. ILLEGAL SHIFT: Tagovailoa's Trauma

Tua's career hangs in balance as Dolphins season already on rocks; Kansas City's offense was stymied but still pulled off a win against the Bengals; The Cardinals showed up NFC West Big Boy Rams; Raiders put down AFC top dog Ravens; Rodgers' First Win In New York; Super Bowl Champs beaten by team with 2nd string QB; Bucs hold off Lions comeback; Indy inept vs resurgent Pack; Dallas destroyed in home opener, Jon not surprised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 20241 hr 5 min

631. UNCUFFED: The Battle Of Celebrity Endorsements

Taylor Swift has endorsed her candidate-- but who else is next? Kamala's Jackson Five crush has passed away, as has the star of "The Sandlot," "Lion King," "Star Wars," James Earl Jones. Biden has an interesting choice of headwear, but we are all past the point of trying to figure out of he has any idea of what's going on. Kelly Osborne has come out to say the obvious, that rehab facilities pray on addicts-- billing their insurance, and then kicking them out when the money turns off. And of cour...

Sep 17, 202459 min

630. BREAKDOWN: The Tyreek Hill Arrest

On his way to the season opener at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, highly-paid speedy wide receiver Tyreek Hill was pulled over for speeding to the game. When officers approached, the play broke down immediately. Tyreek refused to follow commands to roll down his window, insisting he be ticketed and released without much cooperation. He was pulled out of his car, and now Tyreek is demanding the officer be fired-- but does the situation call for that? Eric, a former police officer and Jon, a 911 disp...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 44 min

629. LAST CALL: Hungry Hungry Haitians

FTS is back from a weeklong vacation to catch you back up. In Ohio, are Haitian immigrants eating pets? Trump, ABC News, the City Manager all weigh in-- but in Ohio, pet owners are left holding the leashes. The Venezuelan takeover continues in Colorado-- when will we start taking it back? How long until Aurora is simply run by the cartel? And the empire strikes back as Kamala comes out and swings for the fences-- a re-energized left and the media claim she won the debate. But did she sway any in...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 7 min

628. LAST CALL: The Venezuelan Takeover

Eric and the Tansey Fam have set sail on the maiden voyage of the Seaward. Shake-a-leg and Kiefer Gainz have stepped up to fill the void in both your day and your heart. Gangs in Colorado and Chicago are taking over-- we're starting to look like one of those failed Central American countries where cartels have all the legitimate political power. Finally the manifesto in Nashville shooting has been released-- looks like they were waiting for the country to stop caring about how badly this portray...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 2 min

627. BREAKDOWN: Deadly Ambush of Officer Jamal Mitchell

Former Raleigh Police officer Eric breaks down the body-worn camera video released by Minneapolis Police Department which captured the May 30th shooting that left one officer dead, as well as the man who ambushed him. Officer Jamal Mitchell was taken by surprise by a man who was pretending to be injure, but who instead opened fire on his would-be rescuer. The hearts of Minneapolis bleed little for this officer cut down in the line of duty-- make no mistake about it, for them not all lives matter...

Aug 30, 202457 min
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