Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.
Episodes
283 episodes
Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part One)
Welcome, everyone to part one of my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff's Deputy Michael Dilks. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!Mike is a retired Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer with 23 years ...
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Episode 265
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1:04:52
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Cannibal Dad!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 18, Cannibal Dad, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:23
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part Two)
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not today. Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant Jenn Benjamins. Jenn Benjamins is a retired sergeant...
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Episode 264
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1:11:28
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Pistol Packing Grandma Moses!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads Chapter 12, Pistol Packing Grandma Moses, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crim...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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9:29
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part One)
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not today. Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant Jenn Benjamins. The conclusion of this interview will be next Sunday!
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Episode 263
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1:08:58
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Introduction and Baptism By Fire!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads the Introduction and Chapter 1, Baptism By Fire! from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years — Tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:39
Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, & Killer Kink With Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer
Hey everyone! Today, we are going north, way north, to the last frontier, Anchorage, Alaska, with Author and retired Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer. And we are getting kinky. Doug Fifer is a retired Alaskan police off...
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Episode 262
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1:13:27
How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!
Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Due to the nature and timing of our topic today, I released this episode early. Back in ...
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Episode 261
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1:11:45
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney.
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Episode 260
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56:07
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part One)
Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sunday for the conclusi...
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Episode 259
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52:05
I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!
Welcome everyone to a very special Cops and Writers with my friend Ian Bick. Back in November, I visited Ian at his studio in Connecticut, where I...
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Episode 258
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1:20:53
NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence With Author, Podcaster, & NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari
Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, ...
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Episode 257
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1:00:18
Former California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto-Trying To Solve His Father's Murder.
Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, ...
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Episode 256
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1:12:49
From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster, an...
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Episode 255
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1:03:17
From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster, and Author Patr...
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Episode 254
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53:10
Combat to Cop. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part 2)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Ty...
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Episode 253
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53:59
Combat to Cop. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Tyler Hoover.
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Episode 252
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52:24
The Clear & Present Danger To The Untied States From Narcoterrorism Stemming From Venezuela & South America (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy, Chris Feistl, and Wes Tabor as we talk ab...
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Episode 251
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47:42
The Clear & Present Danger To The United States From Narcoterrorism Stemming From Venezuela & South America (Part One)
Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Since September, the US Navy has destroyed at least 10 vessels that were suspected of ca...
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Episode 250
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46:13
Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! With Officer, Entertainer, & Author Duane Michaels! (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic, a...
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Episode 249
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50:43
Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! With Officer, Entertainer, & Author Duane Michaels! (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic, and Author Duan...
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Episode 248
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47:52
Bonus Episode! Author Spotlight With Editor & Author Coach Lori Puma Interviewing Me!
Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops And Writers Podcast, where the tables, or mics, are turned. Today on this special Author Spotlight, I&rsquo...
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Episode 247
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1:07:32
San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part Two)
Welcome back for the conclusion of my conversation with retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady.
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Episode 246
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