Murph talks with retired Miami Dade homicide Detective Ramesh Nyberg about his 27-year career in law enforcement, with 22 of those years as a homicide Detective. Ramesh discusses how he became interested in homicide cases, the rigors and requirements of that position, and how it impacted his personal life. He shares his experience working on drug-related homicides and violence in Miami, the infamous FBI bank robbery shootout, working a murder connected to Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, an...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 159
Murph interviews his old friend and colleague, Tom Golden. The briefly talk about Tommy’s time in the Uniform Division of the US Secret Service, and his transition to becoming a DEA Special Agent. Tom and Murph worked together as young Agents in Miami in the late 1980s, and they have some great adventures together, especially the one when Tom and another agent hid in the FL Everglades for hours waiting for a clandestine load of 400 kilograms of cocaine to arrive. After 30 years of being a federa...
Aug 20, 2024•58 min•Ep. 158
Murph interviews his old friend and colleague, Tom Golden. The briefly talk about Tommy’s time in the Uniform Division of the US Secret Service, and his transition to becoming a DEA Special Agent. Tom and Murph worked together as young Agents in Miami in the late 1980s, and they have some great adventures together, especially the one when Tom and another agent hid in the FL Everglades for hours waiting for a clandestine load of 400 kilograms of cocaine to arrive. After 30 years of being a federa...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 158
Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. Eddie talks about his story of survival, resilience, beating the odds, never giving up, and the power...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 157
Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. Eddie talks about his story of survival, resilience, beating the odds, never giving up, and the power...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 157
Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Ridenour emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writi...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 156
Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Dana emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writing a...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 156
Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada. They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges. Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 155
Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada. They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges. Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.
Jul 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 155
Murph interviews Tyler Schwab, the head of Libertas International, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking. They discuss the work of providing support, education, and justice for survivors, as well as the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and arrest predators. Tyler describes the prevalence of modern-day slavery and shares his encounters with victims of human trafficking and the impact it had on him.
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 154
Murph interviews Tyler Schwab, the head of Libertas International, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking. They discuss the work of providing support, education, and justice for survivors, as well as the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and arrest predators. Tyler describes the prevalence of modern-day slavery and shares his encounters with victims of human trafficking and the impact it had on him.
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 154
ATF Special Agent Billy Queen worked undercover for almost 20 years infiltrating white supremacist groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and became the only law enforcement professional to become a full-patch member of the Mongols OMG, arguably the most violent motorcycle gang in the US.
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 153
ATF Special Agent Billy Queen worked undercover for almost 20 years infiltrating white supremacist groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and became the only law enforcement professional to become a full-patch member of the Mongols OMG, arguably the most violent motorcycle gang in the US.
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 153
Murph interviews retired Detective Vic Ferrari, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD. Growing up in the Bronx, Vic thought he knew everything about his borough. But once he put on that uniform, he learned things he never knew about the Big Apple. Vic takes us on a humorous tour of his police career, dealing with the inner workings of the NYPD, and handling crime and criminals on the street of New York City.
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 152
Murph interviews retired Detective Vic Ferrari, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD. Growing up in the Bronx, Vic thought he knew everything about his borough. But once he put on that uniform, he learned things he never knew about the Big Apple. Vic takes us on a humorous tour of his police career, dealing with the inner workings of the NYPD, and handling crime and criminals on the street of New York City.
Jul 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 152
Murph interviews his friend and former police officer, Kevin Grogan. They discuss Kevin's military service and transition into law enforcement in the Savanah, GA area. While working in the Savannah area, Kevin describes how pro-active policing, working together as a team, and having the backing of leadership in their departments, the city and county governments, and the prosecutors at the federal and state level, resulted in successfully addressing gang violence and removing guns from the street...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 151
Murph interviews his friend and former police officer, Kevin Grogan. They discuss Kevin's military service and transition into law enforcement in the Savannah, GA area. While working in the Savannah area, Kevin describes how proactive policing, working together as a team, and having the backing of leadership in their departments, the city and county governments, and the prosecutors at the federal and state levels, resulted in successfully addressing gang violence and removing guns from the stree...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 151
Murph interviews “Iron Mike” Thompson, a man who spent 45 years in the California Prison System for a double homicide he says he didn’t commit. Mike was involved in numerous physical altercations in prison, was shot and stabbed repeatedly by guards and inmates, then joined and later renounced the Aryan Brotherhood. Now, Mike shares his journey to redemption, and his work with Ramon “Mundo” Mendoza to educate and deter young people from entering a life of crime.
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 150
Murph interviews “Iron Mike” Thompson, a man who spent 45 years in the California Prison System for a double homicide he says he didn’t commit. Mike was involved in numerous physical altercations in prison, was shot and stabbed repeatedly by guards and inmates, then joined and later renounced the Aryan Brotherhood. Now, Mike shares his journey to redemption, and his work with Ramon “Mundo” Mendoza to educate and deter young people from entering a life of crime.
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 150
Murph gets together with John Mattingly (Ep. 79), Mike Collazo (Ep. 127), John Nores (Ep. 108), and Mike Martinez (Ep. 124) to pick their brains about their lives since their initial interviews. We’ll find out that none of them are sitting back and letting grass grow under their feet. All are still fighting the good fight!!
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 149
Murph gets together with John Mattingly (Ep. 79), Mike Collazo (Ep. 127), John Nores (Ep. 108), and Mike Martinez (Ep. 124) to pick their brains about their lives since their initial interviews. We’ll find out that none of them are sitting back and letting grass grow under their feet. All are still fighting the good fight!!
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 149
Murph interviews retired Chicago police officer Richard Rybicki who shares his experiences as an officer and Detective in patrol, gang crimes, and as a homicide investigator and Commander. As Rick moves up the ladder in rank, they discuss the changes and challenges in law enforcement, the benefits and rewards of working in different units, and Rick’s transition to becoming a successful self-published author after retiring from 29 years with the Chicago PD.
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 148
Murph interviews retired Chicago police officer Richard Rybicki who shares his experiences as an officer and Detective in patrol, gang crimes, and as a homicide investigator and Commander. As Rick moves up the ladder in rank, they discuss the changes and challenges in law enforcement, the benefits and rewards of working in different units, and Rick’s transition to becoming a successful self-published author after retiring from 29 years with the Chicago PD.
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 148
Murph interviews Peter Lapp, former local police officer in PA, and retired FBI special agent. Pete discusses his military time, his decision to pursue a law enforcement career, and the importance of serving the community and his country. While in the FBI, they talk about Pete’s assignment to counter intelligence, and go into detail about the unveiling, arrest, and conviction of Ana Montes, a 17-year spy for Cuba and Fidel Castro. This includes Montes’ personality and motivations for spying agai...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 147
Murph interviews Peter Lapp, former local police officer in PA, and retired FBI special agent. Pete discusses his military time, his decision to pursue a law enforcement career, and the importance of serving the community and his country. While in the FBI, they talk about Pete’s assignment to counter intelligence, and go into detail about the unveiling, arrest, and conviction of Ana Montes, a 17-year spy for Cuba and Fidel Castro. This includes Montes’ personality and motivations for spying agai...
Jun 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 147
Murph talks with retired Phoenix Police Office Heidi Chance about her background and career in law enforcement. Heidi also talks about her work in human trafficking and the difficulties of investigating these crimes. She discusses the shift from viewing prostitutes as suspects to recognizing them as victims. Heidi provides insight into the dangers of the internet and social media in the context of human trafficking, and pitfalls to be aware of. She also talks about her book, 'Talk to Them: Navig...
May 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 146
Murph talks with retired Phoenix Police Office Heidi Chance about her background and career in law enforcement. Heidi also talks about her work in human trafficking and the difficulties of investigating these crimes. She discusses the shift from viewing prostitutes as suspects to recognizing them as victims. Heidi provides insight into the dangers of the internet and social media in the context of human trafficking, and pitfalls to be aware of. She also talks about her book, 'Talk to Them: Navig...
May 27, 2024•59 min•Ep. 146
Murph and Seth Griffith discuss his background, experiences in the military, including his time as a Tech P in the Air Force, and his deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He reflects on the stressors of military and first responder careers and how they can affect families. Seth discusses his journey to finding faith and the importance of seeking help and counseling. They go into the work of Aerial Recovery, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that focuses on disaster relief, anti-human traf...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 145
Murph and Seth Griffith discuss his background, experiences in the military, including his time as a Tech P in the Air Force, and his deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He reflects on the stressors of military and first responder careers and how they can affect families. Seth discusses his journey to finding faith and the importance of seeking help and counseling. They go into the work of Aerial Recovery, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that focuses on disaster relief, anti-human traf...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 145
Murph interviews Jenna Griffith, a military spouse and advocate for the unsung heroes of military and first responder families. They discuss Jenna's background, her rebellious teenage years, her journey into motherhood, marriage, addiction, divorce, and finding love again. Jenna shares her experiences as a military spouse, the challenges she faced while her husband was deployed, and the impact it has on relationships. She shares her personal journey of healing and finding happiness, and the work...
May 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 144
