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134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsConversations on hot topic issues that impact our warriors in blue throughout the country.
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January 6 United States Capitol Attack
March 06, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 44.1 MBJeff and I have a deep conversation about the January 6th Capitol Attack. Jeff gives his opinion and feelings on what he believes are discrepancies in what is called a riot and what is considered a march and why.
Missing Person - Loutonia Anthony Alexander
March 01, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MBFriday March 1, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, hear Spencer Alexander talk about his brother, Loutonia Anthony Alexander, who has been missing for several years with no clues or answers from friends, family members, or the Police. Spencer describes Loutonia's last days around his family and friends and Loutonia's good and bad habits that may have contributed to Loutonia's disappearance. Spencer puts out a heart felt plea for help from anyone who may have seen Loutonia or have information on Louton...
Willie Alonso Smith Unsolved Homicide
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 24.3 MBOn Monday February 26, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, Lakicia Smith - Alexander, is asking for help in solving a homicide that took place in September of 2017 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lakicia explained her husband, Willie Alonzo Smith Sr. was playing in a dice game in the 3300 block of Winter Street when an argument started and gun shots were fired. Willie was shot multiple times and died from his wounds. Willie's death was ruled a homicide. Willie was dropped off at the Hospital's Emergency room...
Three JAVA cases.
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 52.8 MBFriday on Police Pod Talk you will hear from Amy Davis and Stacey Davis, both with JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy) talk about three cases where JAVA was involved with assisting families navigating the legal system. The first case will be 31-year-old Misty Gebhart who was shot and killed at her home while family members where there but no one saw anything. The second case will be 17-year-old Stacy DeGrandchamp who was killed during a fight in the backyard of a Fort Wayne h...
Samayah Barker unsolved Hit and Run Accident.
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 50.4 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear Rheanna Lee talks about her daughter, Samayah Barker, who was 17 in 2021, coming back from a friend’s birthday party with her boyfriend, cousin and cousin’s boyfriend, when a car struck and killed Samayah as well as injuring the three other teens. In the nearly three years since the crash that claimed Samayah's life, Samayah’s mother Rheanna Lee says she feels like she has fewer answers than she started with despite passing along seemingly important information...
Officer punches a female for arguing about how much cheese was on her burger.
February 07, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBJeff and I talk about the Butler Township Officer who punched a female in the face three times after she argued with McDonald employees about not having enough cheese on her Big Mac. Jeff thinks if she would have sang the Big Mac song, she would have gotten the cheese she wanted. All caught on the Officer's body cam.
Jury Duty Responsibilities
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 39 MBJeff and I talk about Jeff being picked as a juror on a murder trial and what he learned throughout the process.
April Tinsley
January 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBFriday, January 5, 2024 Police Podtalk starts out the new year with a conversation with Janet Tinsley. Janet talks about her daughter, April, being abducted while walking in her neighborhood back on Good Friday of 1988. Janet talks about the Police finding April's body 3 days later on the side of the road over 20 miles away from their home. April had been murdered and at that time the Police had no clues or persons of interest. Janet discusses her frustration with Law Enforcement and her own...
Sports and Police work
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MBJeff and I have a conversation on how sports plays an important role in Police work and leadership.
Unsolved Homicide: Spencer Smith
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 53.6 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk, the Founder of JAVA, Amy Davis, talks about an unsolved homicide involving her nephew, Spencer Smith, on August 19, 2017 at the East Central Towers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amy believes someone has information on what happened to Spencer and who used Spencer's cellphone shortly after the homicide. Amy also talks about why she started JAVA and all of the volunteer hours she and several other JAVA sisters put in everyday along with what it takes to work with people wh...
Miriah Herport, Overdose
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.5 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Friday on Police Pod Talk, Andrea Schroeder talks about her daughter, Miriah Herport, who overdosed on Heroin, leaving behind three daughters. Andrea explains how Miriah reconnected with an old boyfriend who was addicted to Heroin himself. Miriah soon after lost her vehicle, apartment, and children after Miriah started using Heroin. Andrea tells how her granddaughters are working to educate high school students on the dangers of using drugs and Andrea talks about her own ...
Austin Crager Fentanyl Overdose
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 47.3 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk, hear Tonya Clark, Mother of Austin, and Ashley Crager, Sister of Austin, talk about the loss of Austin Crager after his long battle with substance abuse that started while in high school. Tonya and Ashley share their stories on how they both tried to help Austin through treatment, love and family support that never seemed to fully take hold. Tonya and Ashley will talk about the signs displayed by someone hiding their addiction. Tonya and Ashley will both openly say...
Missing Person: Cody Rose
November 17, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBFriday on Police Pod Talk Blake Egly talks about his friend Cody Rose who has been missing for over a year. Blake explains how they met, became friends and Cody's continual struggles with an addiction. Blake gives a description of Cody as a male white, 6'1, 175 lbs, Brown Hair, Hazel eyes, athletic build with a tattoo "1990" across his chest and a bear on his arm. Blake says that Cody will sometimes wear glasses and their last conversation was Cody asking Blake to pick him up after Blake get...
Dawn Hipshire talking about her daughter, Angel Carter
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 27.1 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk Dawn Hipshire talks about how she lost her daughter, Angel Carter, to a boyfriend who could not take being rejected. Dawn explains the signs she missed prior to the tragic incident. Dawn also shares her and her family's search for the killer and how eventually he was captured. Dawn talks about how to protect your children from potential dangerous boyfriends or girlfriends and what she is doing, to this day, to protect her 21 year old son.
Christina Wonderly talking about her son, Payton.
November 10, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBChristina Wonderly shares her painful story about her son, Payton, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl back on July 16, 2022 after receiving one Percocet pill from his best friend. Christina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Payton was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Christina to something not being right in Payton's life. Christina also talks about how she became involved with JAVA and how they have helped Christina as she continues to work t...
What’s real and what’s not real in Movies and TV Cop shows.
November 08, 2023 09:16 - 38 minutes - 43 MBThis month Jeff and I will discuss Police Movies and TV shows that best depict what's real and not real in Law Enforcement along with whether it helps or hurts how the public views Police Officers.
Gina Moore talking about her son, Jeffrey Moore
November 06, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 57.3 MBGina Moore shares her painful story about her son, Jeffrey Moore, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl on New Year's Day 2021. Gina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Jeffrey was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Gina to something not being right in Jeffrey's life. Gina also talks about how she became involved with JAVA and how they have helped Gina as she continues to work towards healing.
Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy Overdose.
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 60.9 MBHear Theresa Juillerat with Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA) talk about how she became involved with JAVA after the loss of her son to an overdose of the drug Fentanyl. Theresa tells the heartbreaking story and explains how she is trying to get more people to understand the signs and danger that can easily be missed if you are not aware. Theresa shares what she is doing to make changes in the Jail and Probation systems that could catch a potential victim sooner.
JAVA Missing Persons
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 39.8 MBHear Dee Campbell with Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA) talk about how she became involved with JAVA after her grandson went missing in September of 2019. Dee talks about her struggle that continues to this day and how she has found help from her JAVA Sisters and some relief by helping other families going through the same nightmare.
JAVA Part Two
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 46.5 MBPart two of a conversation with JAVA founder, Stacey Davis. Stacey talks about the holes in the court system and how JAVA has worked to shine a light on ways JAVA can help victims families and also solve crimes. Stacey talks about the different events JAVA is involved with and all of the ways to support JAVA and the families they help.
Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA)
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 59.2 MBHear a heartfelt conversation with the founder of JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victim Advocacy) Stacey Davis, on how Stacey became inspired after the killing of her son to make changes in the Police Department and Court System. Stacey talks about her loss and how helping other victims families navigate the system, has helped her heal.
Fort Wayne, IN School Safety and Security Referendum with Matt Schiebel
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 69.4 MBHear from the Executive Director of Safety and Community Partnership for Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS), Matt Schiebel, talk about the Safety and Security Referendum that will be on the November 7th Ballot for a Yes or No vote. Matt explains what FWCS will be attempting to do to protect the students, bringing in more Mental Health Counselors, bringing in more Student Advisors, bringing more School Resource Officers and creating a safer environment during school and for after school acti...
Brother Jeff talks about American Skin
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBJeff and I have a conversation about his take on the Movie American Skin and Jeff will talk about an organization he started after his battle with cancer.
Cleveland and Matt talk about training days.
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear from Cleveland and Matt as they talk about some of the good and bad training they received when they first came onto the Police Department and the years that followed. They will also talk about if training played a part in the incident where former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter mistakenly drew her Taser during a traffic stop in which she fatally shot Daunte Wright. All that and more Monday on Police Pod Talk!
Cleveland and Matt ”back in the day” on the Police Department
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 93 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear retired Police Officers, Cleveland and Matt talking about how things were "back in the day" when they both joined the Fort Wayne Police Department. Hear what they learned about themselves, what was true and what was not, along with what they learned about the department and how the Chain of Command worked. They will also share some advice to anyone who is thinking about Law Enforcement as a career. All that and more Monday on Police Pod Talk!
Gift Card Scam Victim
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBIf you have ever wondered how someone can become a victim of a scam after believing that they have heard just about every scam in the book, tune in Monday on Police Pod Talk and hear from Aja Hurst as she explains how she became a victim. Aja also explains what the Police and the Federal Trade Commission told her what they could do for her. Aja realizes now that she had a Guardian Angel that she ignored throughout her ordeal. Aja will give tips on what to look for and listen for to avoid thi...
Lynn Gottmann‘s book Walking Alone with the Paranormal
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBFriday October 29th Police Pod Talk will start off your Halloween weekend hearing an interview with a 20 year veteran of the Ohio Police Department's Crime Scene Unit. Detective Gottmann and her family have been living with the Paranormal everyday in their home and at work. Detective Gottmann's story will be better than any Halloween movie you will see this weekend. Detective Gottmann has written down her Paranormal encounters over the years and has published her book, Walking Alone with the...
Hope‘s Story Part 2
October 27, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this Wednesday October 27th Police Pod Talk will speak with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. Hope will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This is a 2-part series. (Part 2)
Domestic Violence Survivor, Hope tells her story.
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBIn honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this Wednesday October 27th Police Pod Talk will speak with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. Hope will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This is a 2-part series.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. LeeAnn‘s Story Part 3
October 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monday's Police Pod Talk will be with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her then, college boyfriend. LeeAnn will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This will be a 3-part series airing on consecutive Mondays. Part 3.
LeeAnn‘s story. Part 2
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monday's Police Pod Talk will be with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her then, college boyfriend. LeeAnn will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This will be a 3-part series airing on consecutive Mondays.
LeeAnn‘s Story
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBIn honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Monday's Police Pod Talk will be with a Domestic Violence survivor as she tells her story of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her then, college boyfriend. LeeAnn will explain the slow progression that led to violence and the signs she ignored along the way. This will be a 3-part series airing on consecutive Mondays.
Conversation with crime fiction author, Scott Morales.
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 207 MBMonday August 16, 2021 on Police Pod Talk you will hear a moving conversation with retired East Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Fort Wayne, Indiana Law Enforcement Officer, Scott Morales. After 32 years of Police work Scott has turned his years of fighting crime into writing his first Crime Fiction book called Strawberry Concrete. Scott will explain his family's connection with President John F. Kennedy and how Adam 12 and Batman shaped his life to becoming the person and writer he is today. Scot...
The Verdict
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk listen in on a phone conversation with Ashley as she gives her feelings on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Ashley also talks about the police shooting in Ohio of a girl attempting to stab another girl and shares her feelings on police relations in general.
Former Minneapolis Officer Jeanne Assam
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk Former Minneapolis Police Officer Jeanne Assam will answer emails from listeners after her first show. Jeanne will also give her opinion on the Derek Chauvin trial from the eyes of a Minneapolis Police Officer. Hear what Jeanne has to say about what should and should not happen to Officer Chauvin.
Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Jeanne Assam
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear from former Minneapolis Police Officer, Criminal Investigator and Parole Officer with the State of Colorado, Jeanne Assam. Jeanne talks about her life as a Police Officer in Minneapolis and how she was lead to Colorado to face one of her toughest battles as a Law Enforcement Officer. Jeanne will also tell how she met the President of the United States and what he said to her.
American Skin Movie Challenge
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk we will hear from Tadd who took the movie, American Skin, Challenge and bravely agreed to share his insight and judgement on the movie. Hear Tadd's opinion from the eyes of a former Police Officer as he explains both sides of the encounter.
American Skin Movie Challenge
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 82 MBWednesday on Police Pod Talk we will hear from Aaron who took the challenge and watched the movie American Skin. Aaron has a Criminal Justice background and after seeing the movie, he was willing to share his insight and knowledge from a Law Enforcement perspective along with his interaction with Law Enforcement prior to his position now.
American Skin Movie Challenge
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear Sam and Mackenzie discuss their views and opinions after watching the movie American Skin. This father daughter team took Police Pod Talk up on their challenge and after viewing the movie, had an eye opening experience that they enjoyed sharing with the host and now with you.
Conversation with Tanisha Jackson about the Attack on Capitol Hill
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk you will hear a conversation with Tanisha Jackson about her view on the Black Lives Matter Protests and the attack on Capital Hill. Tanisha gives her opinion on Protesters in both incidents and who the blame should fall on. Tanisha also talks about who she voted for and why along with her concerns with President Elect Biden's agenda.
Pawn Shops and Detective Joe Lyon
January 04, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBHappy New Year! And "Here We Go, Here We Go" starting a new year with Police Pod Talk. If you've ever wondered why Pawn Shops are in existence and how Police Detectives find stolen property, take a listen to Detective Joe Lyon as he explains his job as the Pawn Shop Detective. Joe will discuss his career and give pointers on how to protect your property and who the likely suspects are when your property comes up missing and ends up at a Pawn Shop.
Assistant Principal Austin Inge
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear from Asst. Principal, Austin Inge, out of Indianapolis IN with Victory College Prep Academy as he talks about the struggles of teaching virtual and in the classroom during this Pandemic. Austin will explain the changes that the students are dealing with, why a lot of the parents are having issues with the decisions that are being made and what impact it is having on the students who are involved in extra curricular activities. Austin will give his view as a pa...
Police Laboratory Manager Eric Black
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIf you have ever wanted to work in Law Enforcement but not as a Police Officer, listen to Monday's conversation on PolicePodTalk with Laboratory Manager, Eric Black with the Fort Wayne Police Department. Eric will explain his career going from Patrolman to the Crime Lab and what it takes to find someone with just a partial finger print. Eric will let you know if what you see on your favorite TV crime show is real or not.
University of Indy student interviews Host Cleveland
November 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk, University of Indianapolis student, Victoria Miller, turns the tables on Police Pod Talk Host, Cleveland. Victoria interviews Cleveland on his life growing up, going to school, becoming a Police Officer, his race and when Cleveland noticed he was a person of color. Hear Cleveland's answers and you decide if Victoria should receive an "A" on her class paper.
Pastor Doug Croucher
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk Pastor Doug Croucher from Concordia Lutheran School and Church has a conversation with Police Pod Talk Host, Cleveland, about what he has shared with his congregation when it comes to the issues we are all struggling with today as we try to understand what the Bible says. Pastor Doug will give his personal opinion on what is needed for us to heal as a society and what it will take to move forward. Pastor Doug will also answer the question, would Jesus have attended ...
Up date from the front line with Nurse Heather Wood
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear from front line nurse, Heather Wood, about the pandemic numbers increasing and what the nurses and doctors are seeing. Nurse Wood will let us know if what we are hearing on the news about the virus numbers is true or not. Nurse Wood also shares the struggles of everyone still fighting the virus and what we should be doing to help control the spread. Nurse Wood shares advice on ways to stay physically and mentally healthy as we get into the cold and flu seaso...
A conversation with Pastor Paul Offhaus
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBMonday's conversation with Pastor Paul Offhaus from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsored by West Central Coffee Shop, "Our Neighborhood Coffee Shop" located at 1006 Broadway Ave. in Fort Wayne, IN. Pastor Paul will share with everyone how he and his church members are getting along during this pandemic. Words of wisdom on the injustices happening to our brothers and sisters around the world along with what the Bible tells us about times like this and where our help comes from. ...
A Conversation with Firefighter Merrell Arrington
October 12, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear a conversation with Fort Wayne Firefighter, Merrell Arrington, on his life growing up and how he could have easily chosen the wrong path. He tells of the people who helped him along the way to make better choices and how a phone call from his wife, while at work, set his life on the road to his 14 years as a Firefighter. Merrell also shares a funny memory of his time working for a Lawn Service.
Texas Commissioners file lawsuit against Sheriff over Live PD filming
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBThe Police Pod Talk Crew will discuss a lawsuit filed by the Texas Commissioners in Willamson County against the Sheriff who continued to allow "Live PD" producers to film in the county even though the court voted to terminate its agreement with the show last year. In Abby's "What were you Thinking Man?" segment hear what happened to Officer J.R. Wood when he returned home after Church.
Part 3 of the conversation with my brother Jeff
September 27, 2020 18:54 - 1 hour - 148 MBMonday on Police Pod Talk hear the 3rd and final conversation with my brother Jeff as we try to make sense of all the things that are going on in this crazy world we live in. Just be aware that there is a PG rating on this one due to some of the language.