GOLD SHIELDS
GOLD SHIELDS: TRUE CRIMES, TRUE STORIES, TRUE HEROES
Welcome to Gold Shields, your ultimate source for true crime stories, real-life heroism, and military and law enforcement adventures. Hosted by the brave men and women who lived through these incredible moments, our channel takes you behind the scenes of dangerous missions, high-stakes investigations, and real-life stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
We bring you exclusive, first-hand accounts from law enforcement officers and military veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting others.
Our channel offers you a unique "Back Stage Pass" to crime investigations, military operations, and the true grit it takes to bring justice to the world.
Whether you’re a fan of true crime documentaries, military missions, or heroic stories, Gold Shields will deliver gripping tales of courage, dedication, and the heroes who risk everything to protect and serve. Tune in every week for new episodes, in-depth interviews, and exclusive content that highlights the incredible work of real-life heroes.
Episodes
180 episodes
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 177: 9/11 25 Years Later — Rudy Giuliani Reveals What Happened That Day
25 YEARS LATER… HE REMEMBERS IT ALL.On September 11, 2001, America was attacked, and New York City was at the center of it all.For the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, GOLD SHIELDS presents a powerful and deeply personal in...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 176: ADDICTION’S DARK SHADOW: Xanax, Gambling, Jail & Recovery | LJ Ruggiero
On this powerful and deeply personal episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with LJ Ruggiero for a journey into the devastating reality of addiction, and the extraordinary power of recovery.Born into a prominent New York City fam...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 175: NAVY SEAL LEADERSHIP: The Mindset of Elite Warriors | Admiral Jamie Sands
Leadership. It’s more than a title, a rank, or a position—it’s about responsibility, character, sacrifice, and taking care of the people who trust you.In the newly released Episode I sat down with Rear Admiral Jamie Sands, USN (Ret.)<...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 174: CHASING THE ZOMBIE HUNTER: How Detectives Cracked a 20-Year-Old Cold Case
ZOMBIE HUNTER. COLD CASE. MURDER. JUSTICE.For more than 20 years, a brutal double murder remained unsolved, until Sergeant Troy Hillman and his team reopened the investigation and began the relentless hunt for the killer.
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 173: JILL WAGNER GOES DEEP INSIDE LIONESS & THE ROLE OF BOBBY
Jill Wagner, the powerhouse actress who brings BOBBY to life in Paramount+’s hit series LIONESS, joins GOLD SHIELDS for an unforgettable conversation that takes you BEHIND THE ROLE, BEHIND THE CHARACTER, AND BEHIND THE S...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 172: ALL IN THE FAMILY: Inside a Real Jewel Thief's Criminal Empire | Bryan Sobolewski
What if crime wasn't just a choice...it was the family business?On this extraordinary episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with former professional jewel thief Bryan Sobolewski for an unforgettable conversation that is equal pa...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 171: CIA SPY REVEALS HOW THE CIA HUNTS TERRORISTS | BOB DOUGHERTY
The shadows are where wars are won... and where heroes are rarely recognized.For more than 25 years, CIA Operations Officer Bob Dougherty served on the front lines of America's hidden war, operating in some of the world's most dangerous ...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 170: SEAL TEAM SIX TEAM LEADER REVEALS THE BIN LADEN RAID | ALEX WEST
OPERATION NEPTUNE SPEAR | The SEAL Team Six Raid That Killed Usama Bin LadenOn May 2, 2011, one of the most daring and historic military operations in modern history unfolded deep inside Abbottabad, Pakistan. Opera...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE169: FACELESS: The Last Hope for the Unidentified
What happens when a victim has no name... no identity... and no one left searching?In this unforgettable episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with Lisa Bailey, former FBI Forensic Artist, forensic facial approximation specialist, and bes...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 168: ANGEL IN THE SKY | AC-130 Gunner Mary Howe’s Incredible Combat Story
This week on GOLD SHIELDS, we take you into the heart of modern aerial warfare with an unforgettable interview featuring Mary Howe, a former U.S. Air Force AC-130 Gunner whose courage, precision, and leadership helped protect American troops in...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 167: WHICH WIRE DO YOU CUT?! | NAVY EOD EXPERT ON TICKING TIME BOMBS
This week on GOLD SHIELDS, prepare for an edge-of-your-seat interview with Trevor Fortner, a U.S. Navy veteran and elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) expert who spent years confronting some of the deadliest ticking time bombs in combat zon...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 166: HOW TO ROB A BANK, THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Netflix captivated audiences with How To Rob A Bank, the unbelievable true story of Scott Scurlock, better known as "Hollywood," the mastermind behind a string of high-profile bank robberies that stunned law enforcement and fascinated ...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 165: WHAT THE CRIMINAL BRAIN ACTUALLY DOES
A psychiatric nurse gets punched on shift and goes back the next day. That's the world Julie and Laurie live in — and it's the same world that produced every case Dan and Tom ever worked.Two psychiatric nurses from N...
Special GOLD SHIELDS Episode: THE SON OF SAM — NEW YORK'S SUMMER OF FEAR
Step back into the tense and turbulent streets of New York City in 1977, when an elusive serial killer turned everyday life into a nightmare. In this special episode, we explore the terrifying case of David Berkowitz, the man who became infamou...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 164: THEN I GO HOME TO MARIO KART-PROSECUTOR JARRETT FERENTINO
He prosecuted a serial killer who escaped on bedsheets and turned himself back in. He took the Brittanee Drexel case from 600 miles away with no law license and no jurisdiction, because Dawn Drexel made one phone call and you don't say no twice...
GOLD SHIEDS EPISODE 163: MARSOC to Mental Health | Steve Bunting
This week on the GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with elite warrior Steve Bunting , former MARSOC Operator, U.S. Navy Veteran, Combat Medic, and now one of the nation’s leading performance and mindset coaches at Sharp Performance.From the batt...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 162: "WE DIDN'T LOSE AFGHANISTAN"
Step inside the world of elite special operations with former Delta Force Operator and host of the hit podcast Tier One, Brent Tucker. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Brent reveals what it truly takes to become a member of the U...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 161: INSIDE LULLABY:THE FEAR PODCAST
This newly released episode of GOLD SHIELDS features award-winning podcast host Ashley Lanna of Lullaby: The Fear Podcast in a must-listen conversation for True Crime fans. Ashley takes you behind the scenes of her hit show, sharing its origins...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 160: NAVY SEAL HELL WEEK TO SAVING VETERANS LIVES | CHRIS SHEA HERO TO HERO STORY
This episode features an inspiring and powerful conversation with former U.S. Navy SEAL and founder of Hero to Hero, Chris Shea. This episode dives deep into the elite world of the Navy SEALs, one of the most highly trained and disciplined spec...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 159; INSIDE THE MIND OF A FORENSIC EXPERT | JOSEPH SCOTT MORGAN REVEALS SHOCKING TRUTHS
Step into the mind of one of the most respected voices in forensic science and True Crime. In this powerful new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with legendary forensic expert and host of the hit podcast Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan, for ...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 158: TRUE CRIME LEGENDS COLLIDE: TRUE CRIME GARAGE & GOLD SHIELDS
Dive into one of the most compelling True Crime podcast collaborations of the year with Episode 158 of GOLD SHIELDS—featuring special guests Nic and The Captain from the legendary True Crime Garage. In this must-listen episode, GOLD...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 157: ISIS-INSPIRED BOMB PLOT IN NYC: INSIDE THE TERROR THREATS FACING AMERICA
In this high-impact episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we break down a chilling ISIS-inspired terror plot in New York City that could have ended in mass casualties. Two radicalized individuals attempted to detonate Improvised Explosive Device...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 156: INTERNATIONAL FUGITIVE HUNT: DEA & NYPD’S RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF DETECTIVE PAGANI’S KILLERS
In this explosive new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, retired DEA Agent Chris Feistl reveals the inside story of a high-stakes international manhunt that stretched from New York to Colombia — targeting the violent gang responsible for the murder of re...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 155: TIER ONE OPERATOR MIKE SARRAILLE: EXTORTION 17, MADURO CAPTURE & ELITE LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE
In this newly released, must-hear episode of GOLD SHEILDS, we sit down with Tier One Operator Mike Sarraille—a combat-proven leader who has operated at the absolute highest levels of U.S. Special Operations.Mike’s career spans elite Navy...
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 154: FIVE POINTS EXPOSED: THE REAL GANGS OF NEW YORK
In this explosive new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we travel back in time to the gritty, blood-soaked streets of 1800s New York City for a powerful deep-dive interview with renowned historian and professor Tyler Anbinder. This cinematic special tra...