Cops and Writers Podcast
Patrick O'Donnell
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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.
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How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!
Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Due to the nature and timing of our topic today, I released this episode early. Back in late October, retired DEA Agents (legends) Steve…
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Séamus McElearney began his distinguished career with the FBI in 1998, joining…
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part One)
Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sunday for the conclusion of my interview with Seamus. Séamus McElearney…
I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!
Welcome everyone to a very special Cops and Writers with my friend Ian Bick. Back in November, I visited Ian at his studio in Connecticut, where Ian interviewed me (That episode went live on 12-16-25…
NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence With Author, Podcaster, & NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari
Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for today’s show. Before I start, can I…
Former California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto-Trying To Solve His Father's Murder.
Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for today’s show. Before I start, can I…
From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster, and Author Patrick Welsh. Pat Welsh was an ADA turned…
From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster, and Author Patrick Welsh. Pat Welsh was an ADA turned cop. During…
Combat to Cop. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part 2)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Tyler Hoover. Tyler Hoover is a United States Army…
Combat to Cop. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Tyler Hoover. Tyler Hoover is a United States Army Airborne Infantry…
The Clear & Present Danger To The Untied States From Narcoterrorism Stemming From Venezuela & South America (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy, Chris Feistl, and Wes Tabor as we talk about recent maritime operations in the Caribbean and…
The Clear & Present Danger To The United States From Narcoterrorism Stemming From Venezuela & South America (Part One)
Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Since September, the US Navy has destroyed at least 10 vessels that were suspected of carrying illegal drugs headed for the United States,…
Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! With Officer, Entertainer, & Author Duane Michaels! (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic, and Author Duane Michaels. Duane is focusing his…
Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! With Officer, Entertainer, & Author Duane Michaels! (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic, and Author Duane Michaels. Judging by how many things Duane has…
Bonus Episode! Author Spotlight With Editor & Author Coach Lori Puma Interviewing Me!
Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops And Writers Podcast, where the tables, or mics, are turned. Today on this special Author Spotlight, I’m being interviewed by book coach and editor, Lori Puma.…
San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part Two)
Welcome back for the conclusion of my conversation with retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady. Brian was born and raised in the San Francisco area and became a police officer in Berkeley,…
San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part One)
On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady. Brian was born and raised in the San Francisco area and became a police officer in…
Cocaine Cowboys To Gangster Eating Alligators, Sgt. Bert 'Maverick' Gonzalez Of The Miami-Dade Police Dept. & The Real Greatest Show On Earth! (Part Two)
Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Sgt. Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez. Sergeant Maverick served the South Florida community for 37 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department, retiring…
Cocaine Cowboys To Gangster Eating Alligators, Sgt. Bert 'Maverick' Gonzalez Of The Miami-Dade Police Dept. & The Real Greatest Show On Earth! (Part One)
On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez for this special two-part interview that will conclude next Sunday. Sergeant Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez…
Sailing Into Danger! Cruise Line Safety Advocate And Victim Jamie Barnett Exposes Cruise Line Peril And Negligence!
So, you want to go on a cruise. What could go wrong? After listening or watching today’s episode, you might think twice, for good reasons. When Jamie Barnett said goodbye to her daughter, Ashley, in…
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Cops and Writers Podcast has published 276 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Cops and Writers Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 10m.
