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 • 239 episodes
Cops and Writers Podcast
Latest Episodes
221 LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger (Ret.) Rodney King Riots, Rebuilding The Gang Unit After The Rampart Scandal, & Reenvisioning Police Work (Part One)
Hey everyone, thanks for joining us, as we’re going west coast today! Welcome to part one of my two-part conversation with Author and Retired Los Angeles Police Department Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger! Jeff is a retire...
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Episode 221
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220 Former NYPD Police Officer, Attorney, Presidential Advisor, and Author Nick Chiarkas! (Part Two)
Welcome back everyone to the conclusion of my conversation with the amazing Nick Chiarkas! I was so excited about this interview I didn’t want you guys to wait for next Sunday! I really enjoyed talking to Nick and I think you guys are going ...
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Episode 220
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219 Former NYPD Police Officer, Attorney, Presidential Advisor, and Author Nick Chiarkas! (Part One)
Welcome to part one of my two-part conversation with the amazing Nick Chiarkas! I really enjoyed talking to Nick and I think you guys are going to feel the same about this episode. Nick grew up in the Al Smith housing pro...
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Episode 219
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218 DEA Agent Chris Feistl Busting The Biggest Drug Organization in History, The Cali Cartel! (Part Two)
Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Author and Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl. Chris Feistl served with distinction for 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), retiring in 2014 as ...
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Episode 218
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Bonus Episode! Rectal Hot Sauce and a Last-Second Murder Confession With Me Being Interviewed on The Things Police See Podcast.
Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, with me being interviewed on the Things Police See Podcast hosted by Steve Gould!We talk about everything from rectal hot sauce to a last-second murder confession. C...
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