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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 204 episodes
Cops and Writers Podcast
Latest Episodes
191 Attempted Assassinations of Donald Trump & How to Fix the Broken Secret Service. (Part One)
Welcome to part one of a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Today, myself and my special co-host, Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli will attempt to break down the problems with the United States Secret Service and what can ...
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Episode 191
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47:36
190 Jerry "The Motorman" Palladino Shows us How to Ride a Motorcycle Like a Pro!
On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are hitting the road with retired Motorcycle Officer and Master Motorcycle Trainer Jerry “The Motorman” Palladino. I grew up watching CHIPs and have been riding motorc...
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Episode 190
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1:08:30
189 Perry Mason Was a Terrible Lawyer! With Author and Attorney Mark Bruce.
On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going into the courtroom with Attorney and Author Mark Bruce. California native Mark Bruce attended Humboldt State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude w...
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Episode 189
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1:05:35
188 From Jazz Drummer to Police Chief: Rick Porrello on Music, Mob History, and Bestselling Books and Movies.
On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going to the greater Cleveland area to chat with Bestselling Author, Drummer, and former Police Chief Rick Porrello.Rick’s first career was as a jazz drummer. At the ag...
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Episode 188
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1:19:09
187 Twenty and Out! With Author and NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a female detective in the mean streets of New York City? Today’s guest, Marique Bartoldus, is here to tell us all about it. She’s a retired 20-year veteran of the NYPD and an author!&...
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Episode 187
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1:37:21
