STREET TALES

By Street Tales Network

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STREET TALES is a powerful interview-driven podcast featuring meaningful conversations with law enforcement professionals, first responders, military veterans, and individuals whose life experiences offer insight into resilience, duty, adversity, and transformation. Each episode delivers authentic, unfiltered stories that go beyond common narratives — exploring the realities of service, trauma, leadership, community impact, and personal growth.

Hosted by experienced voices from the field, STREET TALES bridges perspectives between those who’ve walked the walk and the audiences eager to understand what life on — and beyond — the streets really looks like. With a focus on honesty, integrity, and human connection, this podcast invites listeners into conversations that are compelling, educational, and profoundly human.

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Episode Date
Ep. 97: When Night Shift Goes Wild — Fatigue, Violence and Tough Calls
Mar 23, 2026
Ep. 96: Scout Sniper Legacy: From Belleau Wood to Brotherhood with Tim Parkhurst
Mar 14, 2026
Ep.95: Pension Reality Check: What First Responders Need Before Retirement with Brandon Ngai
Mar 09, 2026
Ep.94: Night Calls & No‑Contact Orders: Burglaries, Drunks, and Domestic Chaos
Mar 02, 2026
Ep. 93: Beat the Burnout with Amanda "AK" Dozanti
Feb 23, 2026
Ep. 92: Glass, Guts, and Good Faith: A Deputy’s Midnight Decision
Feb 16, 2026
Ep. 91: Behind the Wall: Janelle Thomas on Corrections, Trauma, and Hope
Feb 09, 2026
Ep. 90: Bread, Bugs and Needles — Inside a Deputy’s Meth House Rescue
Feb 02, 2026
Ep. 89: The Blueprint After Rock Bottom: How Joe Caputo Built a Life That Stays Built
Jan 26, 2026
Ep. 89: (Part 2) The Blueprint After Rock Bottom: How Joe Caputo Built a Life That Stays Built
Jan 26, 2026
Ep. 88: We Kicked the Door In: A Strangulation Rescue
Jan 19, 2026
Ep. 87: After Redemption: Dave Tarbox on Recovery, Business, and the Life You Build
Jan 12, 2026
Ep. 86: Blue Cancer Connect: A Wife's Fight to Save Those Who Serve (Part 1)
Jan 05, 2026
Ep. 86: Blue Cancer Connect: A Wife's Fight to Save Those Who Serve (Part 2)
Jan 05, 2026
Ep. 85: Hard Time Podcast — Jake Welder on Violence, Rehab, and Mental Health
Dec 29, 2025
Ep. 84: Homefront Battles: Faith, Family, and Life After Service
Dec 22, 2025
Ep. 83: Blown Up, Bounced Back: Combat, Fitness & Finding Purpose with Travis Lyons
Dec 15, 2025
Ep. 82: Leadership, Trauma, and The Com Center: A Deep Dive with Andy Baxter
Dec 08, 2025
Ep. 81: Marine, Cop, Dad of Eight — Inside Don Shomette’s Mission to Prevent Violence
Dec 01, 2025
Ep. 81: (Part 2) Marine, Cop, Dad of Eight — Inside Don Shomette’s Mission to Prevent Violence
Dec 01, 2025
Ep. 80: Behind the Mic: Building Street Tales, Merchandise, and Meaning
Nov 24, 2025
Ep. 79: Resilient Warrior Nation: Mike Morgan on Opioids, Ayahuasca & Reclaiming Life
Nov 20, 2025
Ep. 78: V3 Gundogs & Canine Academy: A Story of Survival, Second Chances, and Dog Training
Nov 17, 2025
Ep. 77: The Barefoot Professional: NYPD Det. (Retired) Lee Wittek on travel, policing, and laughs
Nov 13, 2025
Ep. 76: Homefront Resilience: Mary McFarland’s Story of Love, Loss & Healing
Nov 11, 2025
Ep. 75: Lucy's Fight — Cancer, Courage and Unexpected Comforts
Nov 06, 2025
Ep. 75: (Part 2) Lucy's Fight — Cancer, Courage and Unexpected Comforts
Nov 06, 2025
Ep. 74: Newpreneurship & Ghostwriting: Lil Barcaski’s Creative Playbook
Nov 03, 2025
Ep. 73: Beyond the Uniform: How Cops Can Prioritize Family and Legacy with Katherine Boyle
Oct 30, 2025
Ep. 72: From Rock Bottom to Legacy: Marc Effron's Story of Faith, Recovery & Impact
Oct 27, 2025
Ep. 71: SWAT Medicine, Training Truths & Tales from Doc Simpson
Oct 25, 2025
Ep. 70: The Other Half: Veronica's Story of Love, Faith & Life with an NYPD Detective (retired) Jason Palamara
Oct 09, 2025
Ep. 69: Jails, SWAT, and a 3,000-Mile Bike Quest: LA County Sheriff Sgt. George Creamer (retired)
Oct 03, 2025
Ep. 68: Behind the Badge: Alyse Martinez on Love, Cancer, and Life with a Cop
Sep 30, 2025
Ep. 67: From Radio Intern to NYPD Intel: NYPD Det. Lee Wittek’s Wild Ride Through the Boroughs
Sep 28, 2025
Ep. 66: Trauma, Tactics, and Tales: Dr. Mike Simpson’s Unbelievable Journey
Sep 25, 2025
Ep. 65: When Children See Too Much: Empathy, Screen Time, and the 6D Warning Signs
Sep 23, 2025
Ep. 64: Gridiron to the U.S. Secret Service: How Football Launched a Life in Law Enforcement
Sep 20, 2025
Ep. 63: From Rags to Readiness: Inside the Evolution of a Tactical Team
Sep 17, 2025
Ep. 62: Bombs, Brotherhood & Boundaries: A Cop’s Candid Confession
Sep 14, 2025
Ep. 61: Street Tales: Real Conversations from Both Sides of the Law
Sep 11, 2025
Ep. 60: 9/11 at the Pentagon and a Soldier’s Second Chance: U.S. Army Sgt. First Class (retired) Tony McFarland
Sep 11, 2025
Rp. 59: Street Tales Volume 1 - With the Street Tales Network Team
Sep 10, 2025
Ep. 58: Living Blue: Inside retired NYPD Det. Jason Palamara’s Fight for First Responder Mental Health
Sep 09, 2025
Ep. 57: USF PD Assistant Chief Meg Ross on Policing, Perseverance, and Hope
Sep 03, 2025
Ep. 56: K9s, Breaches & Brotherhood: Sgt. Vic Martinez’s 25-Year Ride
Sep 01, 2025
Ep. 55: Grooming, System Failure, and Resilience: Inside Lisa Plumb’s Story (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 29, 2025
Ep. 54: Grooming, System Failure, and Resilience: Inside Lisa Plumb’s Story (Part 1 of 2)
Aug 29, 2025
Ep. 53: Protecting Students, Teaching Rights: One Teacher’s Fight to Keep Legal Education Alive
Aug 18, 2025
Ep. 52: From Small-Town Alabama to Federal Agent: Jessi’s Journey
Aug 14, 2025
Ep. 51: From Firehouse Rookie to Chief: The Journey of Chief Lowe
Aug 07, 2025
Ep. 50: Dr. Rahul Mehra on Emotional Vaccines and Resiliency
Jul 30, 2025
Ep. 49: Growing in Blue: Sgt. Tyler Harrington on Leadership and Community
Jul 25, 2025
Ep. 48: Navigating Law Enforcement: Personal Stories from BJ
Jul 19, 2025
Ep. 47: From Gridiron to Life's Sidelines: A Journey with Monte Duncan
Jul 15, 2025
Ep. 46: Inside French Law Enforcement: A Journey with Commissaire Divisionnaire Francois Bargel
Jul 09, 2025
Ep. 45: Confronting the Unthinkable: A Sheriff Deputy's Swift Response
Jul 07, 2025
Ep. 44: A Social Worker's Journey Through Tragedy and Triumph
Jul 02, 2025
Ep. 43: Breaking Mental Health Barriers: An Integrative Approach with Dr. Mariela Podolski
Jun 29, 2025
Ep. 42: Training Marines: Beyond the Battlefield with Sergeant Major Devaney
Jun 27, 2025
Ep. 41: Marine Corps Legends: Lessons from Sergeant Major Devaney
Jun 26, 2025
Ep. 40: Law Enforcement Leadership: Insights from Chief Robert "Bob" MacKenzie
Jun 18, 2025
Ep. 39: When Decorum is Disregarded: A Secret Service Perspective
Jun 16, 2025
Ep. 38: After the Parkland Shooting Tragedy: Principal Michell Keffords' Journey to Restore and Secure
Jun 15, 2025
Ep. 37: Behind the Badge: Investigating the Lewiston Mass Shooting
Jun 09, 2025
Ep. 36: The Baghdad Shuffle: Author USMC Lt. Col. Josh Bates
Jun 04, 2025
Ep. 35: 20 Years on the Frontlines: Retired FDNY Lt. Brent Posthumus
May 28, 2025
Ep. 34: Canine Companions and Personal Battles: Sgt. Rooney's Story
May 23, 2025
Ep. 33: From Patrol to Global Pursuits: Detective Steve Borst's Fascinating Law Enforcement Journey
May 20, 2025
Ep. 32: Law Enforcement Evolution: Trends, Challenges, and the Future
May 15, 2025
Ep. 31: "Inside the Minds of Hostage Negotiators: High-Stakes Conversations"
May 05, 2025
Ep. 30: From Battlefield to Classroom: Lt. Col. Adam Macaluso
May 01, 2025
Ep. 29: Armored Academy: Bridging Law Enforcement and Education for Safer Schools
Apr 28, 2025
Ep. 28: Hiding in Plain Sight: Doug White on Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose
Apr 20, 2025
Ep. 27: Turning Past Struggles into Fuel for Success with Joe Caputo
Apr 18, 2025
Ep. 26: Rockstars, Raccons, and Resilience: Inside The Village Studios
Apr 14, 2025
Ep. 25: The Unsung Heroes of Law Enforcement: Amy Martin's Story
Apr 09, 2025
Ep. 24: Coaching, Courage, and Community: The Life Stories of Daryl Martin
Apr 07, 2025
Ep. 23: Negotiation Under Pressure: Inside the Minds of Hostage Negotiators
Apr 04, 2025
Ep. 22: The Intricate Machine: How the Criminal Justice System Truly Functions
Apr 01, 2025
Ep. 21: From Traditional Policing to Data-Driven Strategies
Mar 27, 2025
Ep. 20: Facing War and Loss: An Interview with Adam Macaluso
Mar 21, 2025
Ep. 19: The Rise of Technology in Law Enforcement and Its Impact
Mar 17, 2025
Ep. 18: From Struggles to Strength: An Inside Look at Law Enforcement Mental Health
Mar 13, 2025
Ep. 17: A Career in Blue: with Hillsborough County Sheriff LT. Frank Greco (retired)
Feb 20, 2025
Ep. 16: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Support for First Responders
Jan 30, 2025
Ep. 15: Unseen Battles: Law Enforcement and Mental Health Awareness
Jan 21, 2025
Ep. 14: Law Enforcement and Use of Force: Unpacking the Issues, Training, and Realities
Jan 15, 2025
Ep. 13: Navigating Privacy and Safety in Modern Policing
Jan 09, 2025
Ep. 12: Family Conversations: Nostalgia and New Beginnings
Jan 05, 2025
Ep. 11: From Law Enforcement to Marine Corps: Generations of Grit
Dec 30, 2024
Ep. 10: From Cop to Parent: Navigating Life After Law Enforcement
Dec 20, 2024
Ep. 9: The Untold Tales of a Former Secret Service Mentor
Dec 16, 2024
Ep. 8: Balancing Duty and Humanity: The Life of Law Enforcement Officers
Dec 13, 2024
Ep. 7: Street Tales: Fitness, Confidence, and Training Dissected
Dec 09, 2024
Ep. 6: Unveiling the Life and Cases of Major Crime Sergeant Chris Farley
Dec 06, 2024
Ep.5: Growing Up with a Badge: A Daughter's Perspective
Nov 16, 2024
Ep. 4: The Hidden Costs of Crime: An In-Depth Analysis
Nov 11, 2024
Ep. 3: Street Tales: Law Enforcement Journeys and Lessons with Mo
Nov 06, 2024
Ep. 2: From Chaos to Clarity: The Redemption of Dave Tarbox
Oct 28, 2024