Black and Blue Lives
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin two retired Police officers as we take you behind the badge and discuss Mental Health and Current Police and Community Topics.
Prince Blue and Jonathan Steppe with over 30 years of Law Enforcement training and Experience.
We are both sworn to being Fathers. Husbands and Duty.
No topics are out of bounds!!
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Episodes
All Health and Wellness Matter
June 01, 2022 13:08 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBSteppe and I talk with current police officer and community advocate Shannon Finis about #Health and #Wellness #Buffalo Shooting #OfficerMorale #Leadership in the community and #police department Much More!!!
Breaking The Code of Silence
April 07, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBGuest: Mr. Kareem Puranda, a LCMHC, LCAS, TFCBT and former LEO NOW Author of Best Seller "Breaking The Code of Silence" Owner of Self-Talk Counseling and Consulting PLLC #MentalHealthAwareness #PTSD #depression #bipolar #ThinBlueLine #BlueLivesMatter
BAD BOYS ARE BACK
March 24, 2022 14:08 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBBREAKING NEWS Jonathan Steppe and I are Back For The Black and Blue Lives Podcast Season 2!!! We discuss our hiatus between the end of season 1 and 2. Why are we wearing backwards police traffic vest Officer Morale Leadership and EGO #MentalHealthMatters #Community #CriminalJustice #BlackAndBlueLives #DrippyNet #Police #BlueLivesMatter
Heroes To Villains
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe’re Back #BlackAndBlueLives Show Topics: The perception and relationships between cops and the community prior to 9-11 and after. Will it get better? Does It Matter? Tune in Tonight Live Tonight @ 8pm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ptsd #bipolar #bluelivesmatter #blm #community
Time For Ask A Cop
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDo Cops have a quota? Why do cops have their hands on their Gun? How to report bad cops? You got questions? Well we may have answers. Bring your questions and we will bring our honest answers!! #AskACop #BlackAndBlueLives #thinblueline #BLM #cops #realtalk * Also I have a special announcement personally can’t wait to share it with you all
De-Escalation The Remix
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDeescalation is not NEW!!! It is just another way to bend the knee and pacify and divide the community and police further!!! We will discuss WHY!!
OFF THE CUFF
August 12, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSteppe decided to leave me and go to Florida. So we gonna check in on him and talk about the importance of self care for mental health!!!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBNext #BlackAndBlueLives Episode @steppe2223 and I did not have to grow up together. Have the same political or religious views. But what we did and do have is the respect for one another. That word “respect” is becoming less and less meaningful. Join us as we talk about “Respect” and how it impacts everything from Mental Health to Policing the community.
New School VS Old School
July 30, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWe are still seeing videos of Police not breaking laws or protocols but showing bad perception and inability to adapt with the times. Gonna talk about it and the pros and cons of the new style of policing
COPS AND ROBBERS
July 23, 2021 13:49 - 1 hour - 55 MB“Why would anybody wanna be a police officer?” The question should be “why would anybody NOT want to be a police officer. Gonna discuss what it took to become a police officer and what it’s gonna take to be one now and remain one!! Lots of Fun Stories and Truth Telling!!
Sign UP or Shut UP
July 15, 2021 14:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBHave you ever had somebody ask you for help and the proceed to tell you "how wrong" you are? Cops understand. Doctors understand. Lawyers and Even dispatchers! Today we talk about Monday Morning Quarterbacking and how frustrating it can become!!
With or Without Pickles?
July 09, 2021 11:37 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHave you ever wondered why police are not “doing their jobs” well before they can do their jobs. They get marching orders. Training. Etc. Our Former Dept has decided to hire Chick Fil-A to help with customer service between police and the community. So remember this when the next domestic or terrible call and the police are treating hardened criminals like they just ordered a #1 with no pickles!!!
PTSD Awareness and Moving Forward
July 03, 2021 11:04 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBJune is #PTSDAwarenessMonth and Me and @steppe2223 are gonna discuss our near death incidents during our Law Enforcement and Military careers and how we cope with our #PTSD. How #PTSD trauma comes in many forms and signs. When did we know we needed help if at all? Much More!! Please don’t miss it. If you have a family member or loved one struggling with mental health issues. Make sure you join us and we can start the healing process together.
COP MYTHS VS FACTS
June 30, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBYou’ve either said it about COPS. Or you’ve heard it about COPS - Donuts - Poorly educated - Bullied in HS - Can’t fight - Quotas - Only work a 40 hr. wk - Police cars are tricked out like the bat mobile - Have to fire a warning shot!
Black And Blue Lives: Law and Let Love
June 28, 2021 23:07 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBNext Episode of #BlackAndBlueLives Show Behind Every Successful police officer is an even Greater Support system!! Police Spouses/Loved Ones are the backbone of law enforcement. Tonight we gonna discuss the ups and downs with our very own Support system. My Spouse Tyeekia Blue Jon’s Spouse Anne Kuester Steppe
Underpaid + Unhappy = Current Headlines
June 16, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBA recent survey stated 1% of police officers are happy? That is not good for departments or the ongoing safety of the community and we are going to explain why. The community and most important departments should move to fix it immediately. See you inside
What Makes Us All Fire? Special Guest Fire Fighter Josh Q
June 16, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBAre you a first responder, civil servant or veteran dealing with mental health issues? Or maybe just want to see how other cope with mental health issues? Then this episode is for you!!! Guest: Josh Q from the WhatMakesUsFire Foundation and Podcast Josh Q: Firefighter. Podcaster. Mental Health Advocate Don’t miss as we discuss Mental Health within the Civil Service and First Responders community!! SEE YOU INSIDE !
Mental Health and Safe Places For Police Officers
June 16, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBJoin two retired Police Officers as we take you behind the badge!!! Topics Do officers have a safe place? What does community policing mean?
Police and Free Donuts and Coffee? Sign Me Up!!
June 16, 2021 02:26 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBJoin 2 Retired Police Officers as we both take you behind the badge!! Topics - Positive Police Stories - Police Isolation - Special Perks that come with being Police Officers - Top Police Characters of All Time
Fuck The Police?
June 16, 2021 02:26 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBBehind The Badge -Reckless Anti-Police Campaigns -Politics and Policing -Debate or Move On Join Two retired Police Officers as we take you Behind The Badge
Police Tactics and Training Featuring A&R Tactics Instructors and Owners Altonio Rivers and Nicole Thurman
June 16, 2021 02:26 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBNext 10-18: Behind The Badge with Blue and Steppe Wednesday 4/28 @ 8pm LIVE Facebook/YT/Twitter *Set Notifications Special Guest Altonio Rivers Owner, Director of Operations, Lead Instructor of A+R Tactics -Retired CMPD Officer -Honorable Marine Nicole Thurman Owner, Lead Instructor, NRA and Firearms Certified Instructor -Certified Force and Firearm Tactics Instructor Topics - Use Of Force By Police -Decisions and Firearms Join two retired CMPD officers as we take you Behind Th...
George Floyd Verdict is In!! Now What?
June 16, 2021 02:26 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB“10-18: Beyond The Badge Podcast” Wednesday 4/21/21 Live @ 8pm Topics: George Floyd Verdict Prosecuting Police Going Forward Police Immunity Join two retired CMPD officers Prince Blue and Jonathan Steppe as they take you behind the badge. #BackTheChange #BehindTheBadge #RealTime
More Training More Money
June 16, 2021 02:26 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBRealTime With Prince Blue When: Wednesday 4/14/21 LIVE @ 8pm Beyond The Badge With Blue and Steppe Topics -#DaunteWright Shooting - Improper Police Training - More Psych Evaluations for Police -No more Community Credit With Police
Community and Too Much Power?
June 16, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBTopics -Citizens Review Board Wants Subpoena Power Charlotte FOP Lodge 9 Objects -Police Chiefs Meeting to Discuss Racial Divide -Community Leaders Are Stepping up to Make Change -Online Predators and Protecting Your Children Real AND Raw talk to start real and raw change in our communities!!!
Straight From Roll Call
June 16, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBJoin two retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge and discuss current . Social Media and The Police Fun Stories from our careers
Officer Morale and Departmental Respect
June 16, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBNext Real-Time With Prince Blue Episode Wednesday 3/24/21 @ 8pm Live FB/YouTube/Twitter 10-18 Show With Retired Officer Prince Blue and SGT Jonathan Steppe Join two retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge and discuss current Police and Community Topics. Topics -CMPD Admin Constant assault on Officers Morale when it comes to Uniforms and Respect -Shootings at Northlake Mall -Mass Murder Atlanta Shootings -Criminal Arrested with Real Weapons painted as Nerf Guns -Police ...
Ask A Cop Q&A With Retired Police Legend John Collins
June 16, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBBehind The Badge Episode 2.0 Q&A Special Guest: Retired CMPD SGT Jonathan Steppe and Retired CMPD Officer Legend John Collins Join Three retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge. We love to thank you all for overwhelming and much appreciated response. After the episode ended John and I noticed a lot of questions went unanswered during the show. So we like to open the show back up to the viewers and get those questions answered.
Where It All Began!!
June 15, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBThe First episode where it all started with me and Steppe!! Take a trip down memory lane with us and be apart of the beginning of something special!!! Join two retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge. Police Stories. Myths and Truths. Answer your questions and talk about life going forward and much more!!! See You Inside