The stories about Sam are almost unbelievable. He’s wealthy, successful, and a family man. But look closer and you’ll discover a deeply disturbed predator with a dangerous habit of victimizing kids. When Detective Robert and his team take over the case, they find themselves crossing state lines and international borders in the pursuit of evidence which ultimately confirms Sam is exactly what they thought he was: the very worst. WARNING: This episode deals with the sexual abuse of children. The d...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 10Ep. 10
An attentive security guard confronts a rowdy group outside a bar. One of the group pulls out a gun and shoots the security guard, killing him. As investigators try to sort out what happened, they discover the security guard was wearing a body camera that recorded the whole event. Detective Chris leads a manhunt to apprehend the suspect. The detective: Detective Chris has been in law enforcement for 10 years. Over the course of his career he has been on patrol and served on his agency’s SWAT tea...
May 27, 2022•50 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Detective Dan gets called to an apartment complex to investigate a hit and run. But he quickly discovers there’s much more to the case than just property damage, when a young girl in the house discloses that she was touched inappropriately during an alcohol-fueled party that night. Detective Dan's brother, Detective Dave, is called in to investigate the crime. The detectives: Detective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in January 2022. He began his career in 2007 and served as a patrol ...
May 20, 2022•39 min•Season 10Ep. 8
An undercover drug investigation leads to a web of political corruption that has ties to an international crime syndicate. As the case unfolds, our two detectives, Matt, who’s working undercover, and Blake, his handler, begin to wonder if the corruption reaches into their own department, too. The detectives: Detective Matt grew up in Pennsylvania. He joined the police department in the town where this story takes place shortly after graduating college. He worked in patrol at first and then moved...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 7
A mother calls police to her condominium over concerns that her son, Mike, is acting erratically and is a threat to both himself and his own son. Because Mike is armed with a gun, police attempt to isolate him. A stand-off ensues which turns violent. The detective: Detective Chris has been in law enforcement for 10 years. Over the course of his career he has been on patrol and served on his agency’s SWAT team. As a detective Chris has been assigned to property crimes, as well as violent crimes d...
May 06, 2022•47 min•Season 10Ep. 6
A German couple comes to hike and enjoy the beautiful Big Sur coastline. As they wander through the backroads, they encounter their worst nightmare - a couple of predators out looking for a soft target. Detective Lins is called to investigate the aftermath and finds a story of tragedy as well as miraculous survival. The detective: Retired Detective Lins began his 31-year-career in law enforcement when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Military Police Corps in 1967 after he gradua...
Apr 29, 2022•35 min•Season 10Ep. 5
This case takes us to Main Street, Small Town, Australia, where *Detective Graeme is called to investigate an early morning blaze in the local business district. Fortunately, firefighters put out the flames before anyone is hurt, but the shops suffer extensive smoke damage. As Graeme picks through the debris, he discovers evidence that the fire was no accident. A bit of luck and good old-fashioned detective work help Graeme and his team zero in on the culprit. The detective: Retired Detective Sg...
Apr 22, 2022•56 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Our own Detective Dave investigates a shockingly violent attack on two guards in a small town jail. It’s a case that brings into sharp focus the risks that law enforcement officers take every day to keep others, and themselves, safe. The detective: Detective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in January 2022. He began his career in 2007 and served as a patrol officer until 2012. Dave spent the next six years as a detective where he primarily investigated sexual assaults and child abuse. ...
Apr 15, 2022•43 min•Season 10Ep. 3
An estranged spouse calls 911 to say she shot her husband in self-defense. But as detectives look at the crime scene and begin digging into the history of the relationship, they start to doubt the caller’s story. Was this a fatal case of domestic violence, or did something more sinister take place? Detective Robert investigates. The detective: Detective Robert has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. Prior to becoming a detective, he spent nine years on patrol, where he served as a Field T...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Police in a small town come across a grisly scene - an elderly woman beaten and stabbed in her own bed. As Detective Greg sets out to find out who is responsible, and bring them to justice. One of their leads comes from a young boy who tells them a story of a ginger-bearded man. A story all the more chilling when detectives discover the real truth. The detective: Detective Greg has worked at his current agency for 24 years. During that time, he spent 3 years working in corrections, 13 years in p...
Apr 01, 2022•47 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Hey Small Town Fam, a new season of Small Town Dicks drops next week. We are thrilled to be back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2022•2 min
Detective Dan takes the mic to recount a couple of wild cases involving some very crafty crooks. Thieves can be clever, so it takes some real police work to break the case. In part one, you'll get to know a couple of key fob bandits. It'll remind you to keep close watch on your gym locker. In part two, you'll meet the charming but dangerous members of Stu's Crew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 04, 2022•35 min
Detectives Dan and Dave talk about what Hollywood gets right - and gets wrong - about police work, and which shows are their favorites. Then they take a quiz to see if they know which obscure laws are from which state. It's a blast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2022•46 min
Detectives Dan and Dave take you into The Briefing Room for a candid conversation about online safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this special episode, retired Detective Dawn goes undercover as a customer after hearing reports of a fish store owner with busy hands. In the course of her investigation, Dawn uncovers clear evidence that the owner has had a long history of victimizing women, including underage girls. Oh, and check out our Patreon at patreon.com/smalltowndickspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 21, 2022•41 min
Today, a gift from our Small Town Family to yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2021•7 min
Detective BK is called to a grisly murder scene at a local motel. The fact that the victim, himself, has a criminal past has no bearing on how hard detectives work the case, their job is to see that justice is served. As BK drills down on a possible suspect, the search becomes a manhunt across multiple states, and the detectives are reminded that you can never have enough evidence. The detective: Detective Sergeant BK has worked in law enforcement since 1998. Over the course of his career he wor...
Dec 17, 2021•47 min•Season 9Ep. 12
In a case that feels like it’s out of the 1800s, a detective in Australia’s famed “Gold Squad” gets an anonymous tip that something fishy is going on at a gold mine in remote Western Australia. An investigation turns up a crime ring that’s pocketing tens of thousands of dollars of the precious metal. The hunt turns tragic as a ringleader considers the blow to his reputation for stealing from the only business in town. The detective: Detective Peter retired in 2007 after 25 year’s service in the ...
Dec 10, 2021•41 min•Season 9Ep. 11
From big cities to small towns, there is perhaps nothing we associate more with modern police work than the high-speed chase. In this two-parter, Detectives Dan and Dave remember their first times behind the wheel when they had to suddenly go Code 3 "in pursuit.” You’ll hear how they learned to keep cool under pressure while also keeping the public safe as they pursued the suspect. The detective: Detective Dave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 03, 2021•47 min•Season 9Ep. 10
From big cities to small towns, there is perhaps nothing we associate more with modern police work than the high-speed chase. In this two-parter, Detectives Dan and Dave remember their first times behind the wheel when they had to suddenly go Code 3 "in pursuit.” You’ll hear how they learned to keep cool under pressure while also keeping the public safe as they pursued the suspect. The detective: Detective Dan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 03, 2021•51 min•Season 9Ep. 9
We are coming to you a day early because of the Thanksgiving Day holiday - we wanted to be sure you had something binge-able as you prep your turkeys, or drive to grandma's house, or wait for you plane, or take a nice walk. Whatever you're doing, Small Town Fam, we wish you a warm and happy holiday! In today's special bonus episode, Yeardley discusses what her three favorite episodes have been over the course of the show. She offers some commentary and then shares her favorite for your enjoyment...
Nov 25, 2021•2 hr 13 min
Famed cold-case investigator and forensic analyst Paul Holes brings us two murder cases from Northern California that remain unsolved. These murders are eerily similar to three others that were committed by serial killer Phil Hughes. But with scant physical evidence, and Hughes remaining tight-lipped, Paul is forced to dig deep and come up with new ways to identify the killer and get justice for the victims. The detective: Paul Holes spent the majority of his 27-year career investigating cold ca...
Nov 19, 2021•54 min•Season 9Ep. 8
A woman named Mary goes missing after spending the evening at a popular nightclub. Local police have few leads. Then police learn a sex offender from Ireland is in town and was seen harassing women customers before leaving the club with Mary. Detective Shaun, who is supposed to be taking his vacation, suspects something terrible has happened and pulls out all the stops to find the Irishman. When they finally catch up to him he denies any wrongdoing, until a surprising scientific detail puts him ...
Nov 12, 2021•52 min•Season 9Ep. 7
A passing car notices what appears to be a bag of trash tossed onto the road. Upon closer inspection, the driver finds a woman bundled up in the garbage, left for dead. Retired Deputy Chief Constable Tom returns to the podcast to talk about why this cold case was such an eye-opener for his police department. The detective: Ret. Deputy Chief Constable Tom was one of Scotland’s most senior police officers. A graduate of Edinburgh University and The FBI Academy, his last role was as commander of a ...
Nov 05, 2021•40 min•Season 9Ep. 6
An argument over dinner turns deadly at a Thanksgiving Day party. Police are called and find the victim shot in the back. Detective Justin leads a citywide manhunt to track down the killer. The detective: Detective Justin is approaching his 15th year in law enforcement. Currently investigating major crimes, Justin has also worked patrol, been a K9 handler, and is a team leader on SWAT. Justin previously served as a field training officer, was on bike patrol, and has been a firearms instructor si...
Oct 29, 2021•41 min•Season 9Ep. 5
We take a time machine back to season 3 to hear Detective Dave's favorite case. It's called "Interstate". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Today we turn back the clock and Detective Dan shares why "Bait and Switch" from season 2 is his favorite episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2021•53 min
It was an evening like any other. Police at the local headquarters were going about their business - eating dinner, talking about the latest TV shows, when… boom. The first of a series of deadly explosions tore through Detective Sam’s station in Northern Ireland. Sam talks about the extraordinary dangers his force faced on a daily basis, and the lingering trauma so many suffer who choose to protect and serve. The Detective: Detective Sam was a police officer in Northern Ireland for 28 years. He ...
Oct 08, 2021•44 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Steve is a popular guy. He edits the local paper. He owns the local stationary store. His new restaurant is the most popular spot for miles around. And he’s just opened up a new pub. The only problem is every one of his businesses seems to be failing. Detective BK gets a tip that there’s something shady is going on with Steve’s accounts and his investors have started to notice. BK uncovers a small town scandal that tests the fabric of neighborly trust. The Detective: Detective Sergeant BK has wo...
Oct 01, 2021•49 min•Season 9Ep. 3
A routine traffic stop turns deadly serious when the driver opens fire on the patrol officer and peels out. A manhunt ensues and a couple of days later, an alert law enforcement crew spots the driver and embarks on a harrowing car chase during the height of the summer-tourist season. The Detective: Detective Chad went to school with Detectives Dan & Dave when they were growing up. In High School, Det. Chad started as an Explorer/Cadet with his local police department. He was hired by The She...
Sep 24, 2021•45 min•Season 9Ep. 2
