
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 • 248 episodes
Cops and Writers Podcast
Latest Episodes
229 Kerrie Droban Shows Us How to Survive a Psychopath in Court, In Life, and In “Love.”
Have you ever known someone who is a bit off? It could be a boss, co-worker, or your significant other. It can start with someone too good to be true, filled with charm and fake empathy. Then, they begin to show their true colors by controll...
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Episode 229
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48:21

228 Gang Wars, Contracts on His Life, and Exile From His Beloved Club, Former Hells Angels Ventura Chapter President George Christie (Part Two).
Welcome back everyone for the conclusion of my interview with former Ventura Chapter President of the Hells Angels, George Christie. But first a disclaimer. I do not and never have condoned criminal behavior. I was a cop for 25 years and my ...
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Episode 228
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42:55

227 Gang Wars, Contracts on His Life, and Exile From His Beloved Club, Former Hells Angels Ventura Chapter President George Christie (Part One).
I wanted to start the show today with a disclaimer. I do not and never have condoned criminal behavior. I was a cop for 25 years, and my heart is with the men and women who enforce the law and bring criminals to justice. T...
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Episode 227
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46:13

226 Deep Undercover With ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns And Becoming a Full Patched Hells Angel (Part Two).
Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Professor, bestselling Author, and Retired ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns. If you're enjoying this episode, you'll love my interview with ATF Special Agent Ken Croke from episode 120, where ...
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Episode 226
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1:11:05

225 Deep Undercover With ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns And Becoming a Full Patched Hells Angel (Part One).
Do I have a treat for all of you! On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Professor, Bestselling Author, and Retired ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns for this special two-part interview that will conclude next Sunday.<...
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Episode 225
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