I Barely Got Here Podcast

All things Mexico is the topic for this episode - border, drugs, kidnapping, cartels, control of the country - from the perspective of a couple retired cops who dealt first hand with every aspect.

A "routine" noise complaint turns into an odds defying deadly force encounter for my friend Ross, who joins me for this episode.

An armed robbery starts a chain of events ending with two men dead, one being an officer from a neighboring agency.  RIP Officer Snedigar, and God bless your family, Sir.

Second part with Brian, a continuation of our discussion about his experiences working undercover.

Another 2 part series, I got Brian back in with me to tell some stories from his days working undercover, buying drugs, outwitting criminals, and maybe playing the part too well.

The second part of this 2-part series, Jay and I continue the discussion with 2 more police involved shooting incidents that have attracted so much attention.

During this 2-part series, Jay and I discuss four recent police involved shooting incidents that have caused so many people to reach out to us with questions.

Police and Fire are both public safety jobs, but so different.  Greg is with me to discuss his unique experiences having worked both Police and Fire careers; the differences, similarities, and a story or two.

Working a career in both law enforcement and private investigations, you see the beginning, middle and end results of an arrest.  Jay and I discuss what happens after the arrest, and things that are important to know . . . just in case.

Working undercover is one of the most challenging and exciting assignments there is.  And like many law enforcement jobs, often misunderstood, even by other cops.  Jay and I talk about our time working UC, and give our perspectives and thoughts.

Over the years, some of our more interesting PI clients have been professional athletes.  Jay and I discuss the problems unique to them, things that we've learned, and a few specific cases.

John's story starts with a guy looking to save his own neck.  There was a bit of "snitchin'" going on, culminating with a guy getting killed just to make sure he couldn't.  Drugs may have played a minor role in this one.

"Stripper Sisters, Drugs & Murder", according to Rolling Stones magazine.  This was a multi-faceted case that garnered national attention.  Jay relates the details for this strange story, part of which involved a horrific murder contrasted with the beauty of the murder scene.

Amazing how greed can corrupt even those we like to think would be above it.  Another Jay story about a group of men trying to recoup their money after a bad investment, and how far they're willing to go to get it back.

Retired homicide investigator John is back with a story that starts with blood on the floor of a motel room, initially explained away with a ridiculous explanation.  I even learn something new from this one, still not sure I believe it.

Jay calls on a Sunday afternoon with a story about a body in a barrel . . . and not in a funny way.  We talk a little about private investigations work, then unwind the story.

In seconds, a search warrant spins into a hostage situation with a heavily armed, tweaked out suspect . . . and it doesn't end well.  Jay and I were both out on this SWAT callout, but his role was far more demanding and intense.

A single mother's fateful decision to hang out at a Hells Angels clubhouse is the basis for this episode.  Even though retired, Jay played an indispensable role in this controversial homicide investigation.

An armed robbery goes down at a restaurant in Phoenix, but it happens the morning after it was supposed to.  And we know who did it.  Jay and I recount a serial robbery investigation where despite all the hard work and investigative tools brought to bear, no one was ever arrested.