Episode Description:
Jim Germanakos is a man with many stories. His dad said that Jim had done more things by the age of 21 than he had done in his entire life. He has been a NYPD officer, 9/11 first responder, actor, and Super Bowl commercial star. He served as a police officer in New York during the 9/11 attacks. He shares a detail that was missed by many during that time. After years in law enforcement, Jim made the leap into acting, landing roles in major productions like Amazon’s hit series Reacher and appearing in various Super Bowl commercials.
Topics Discussed in This Episode:
The story of how he would drive from NYC to Burlington to see his wife.
Serving as an NYPD officer during 9/11
How his experience differed from being a cop to being cast as a cop
Dirty cops in Coney Island
Making the most of every opportunity
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