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The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast

The Brighter Side of Blue

A podcast focusing of the great things law enforcement officers and agencies have done and continue to do on a daily basis. Crime stories with interviews from those involved...victims, investigators, officers, informants, lawyers and more.

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Episode 8 - The Legends Series #1: Capt. Joe Spiess...

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2024/01/04

Legendary cops vs legendary mobsters. Joe Spiess Sr., the last living member of the legendary Hoodlum Squad, shares his stories of investigating some of St. Louis' notorious mobsters. Stories about St. Louis Police legend Col. John Doherty and his battle against the mobsters such as John Vitale, Tony G, Buster Wortman, and Isadore Londy. Aslo, this week's "I thought it was a good idea"...a prank gone wrong.

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Episode 7 - Happy New Year...The Train Story

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2023/12/29

Happy New Year to all. Our new weekly feature of "I thought it was a good idea..."An entertaining story about a train crossing gone wrong. Thanks to all our listeners and what's coming up in 2024.

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Episode 6 - Part 2 - The Hostage Taking of Police...

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2023/12/18

The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team) member retired Sgt. Tony Lachenicht who was member of the team that responded to the scene.

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Episode 6 - Part 1 - The Hostage Taking of Police...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/12/18

The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team) member retired Sgt. Tony Lachenicht who was member of the team that responded to the scene.We also give an update on the cold case of Nancy Brannon. JJ tells another Mobile Reserve story. And the boys beg a local company for sponsorship.

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Special Episode - The Cold Case of Nancy Brannon

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/12/12

We speak with Melissa Daus, the niece of Nancy Brannon. Melissa tells the story of her Aunt Nancy who went missing November 25, 1986. Melissa and her family want to bring closure to the case, let's see if we can all help.

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Episode 5 - Protecting the Cardinals. Backstoppers...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/12/08

We visit with retired Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock and talk about his work with St. Louis Cardinals. Jerry also talks about his involvement in the annual Guns n Hoses event, as well as other St. Louis boxing stories. Hear the inspiring story of Officer Lucas Roethlisberger. Also discussed is the incredible work of the Backstoppers organization.

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Episode 4 - Woody goes undercover as a doctor?

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2023/12/01

Great police investigation by the Sunset Hills and Crestwood PDs, with the assistance of the US Marshals. Positive results since Gabe Gore's tenure as the Circuit Atty of the City of St. Louis. Short clips of Dr. Woody. Brentwood Chief Joe Spiess with a few close calls in the dreaded 'shoot, don't shoot' scenarios. Did Woody kill someone with an air horn? Bar owner of popular bar gets stabbed and the chase is on.

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Episode 3 - The arrest of serial killer Maury Travis

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/11/25

We visit with retired SLMPD Major Harry Hegger tells the story of the arrest of serial killer Maury Travis. Major Hegger also recalls the a case where parents with terrorism ties kill their own daughter. Major Hegger, also a decorated war hero, speaks about his work with FOCUS Marines, an incredible foundation helping injured/disabled combat veterans cope with their post military trauma.

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Episode 2 - Bomb Squad called...Sawyer threw away a...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/11/17

Also a quick visit with Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin. The story of the deadly plane crash of Governor Mel Carnahan. A story of great police work done recently by SLMPD Mobile Reserve Unit. JJ quits the podcast.

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Episode 1-The Southside Rapist: Part 2... An...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/11/10

An interview with Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin, who at age 14, was the youngest victim of the southside rapist and FOUGHT HIM OFF. Hear her incredible story of courage and determination

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Episode 1-The Southside Rapist: Part 1 ... The...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2023/11/10

The capture of Dennis Rabbitt, the notorious serial rapist that terrorized south St. Louis. From the view of Detective Randy Sassenger who was responsible for the identification of Rabbitt as the serial rapist that was active for over 2 decades.

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Introduction to the Brighter Side of Blue

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2023/11/04

Clips from upcoming from guests of upcoming shows. Brentwood Chief of Police Joe Spiess, Former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Riley. Former Major Harry Hegger, and more. Hear from the youngest victim of the Sourthside Rapist, Dennis Rabbitt, who terrorized the St. Louis area for over 2 decades.

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