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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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00:51:45

Memorable Arrests with Det. Marc Wasem...Arresting...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Det. Wasem recalls some of his memorable arrests. 2:30 the arrest of Stephan Cannon, who was later convicted of killing Capt. David Dorn15:00 the arrest of Myron Kimble, who was the mastermind behind the ATM Solutions robbery where over $6 million was taken28:50 the arrest of 2 bank robbers33:20 lying in the weeds all day...for a bag a weed😮41:00 the arrest of Michael Glover, numerous guns and a large amount of money

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01:08:52

Federal Friday with Defense Attorney Scott Rosenblum

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/27

We are joined by prominent St. Louis defense attorney Scott Rosenblum. We discuss some courtroom battles over the years. Scott talks about how he got started. We discuss some of his clients and cases over the years, including members mentioned in our BMF series and other episodes. We also discuss the respect and decorum that comes with being friends and foes.

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01:24:36

Undercover Stories with Former Lt. Col Jerry Leyshock

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/23

In our opening we talk about the Legend of Lakeshaw, our ACT test scores, the WNBA, riot fatigue, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and JJs zen28:23 Retried Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock talks about his undercover years as Louie Merconti. Jerry shares several entertaining stories about his undercover days with the SLMPD

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00:52:52

The I.C.E. Riots

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/16

We discuss the recent riots in LA over ICE operations, as well as other topics. 1:00 Blues won cup 6 years ago today (June 12)6:23 The Ice Riots28:45 JJ's Zen30:30 Chicago Officer killed in the line of duty33:32 Stanley Cup talk and St .Louis connections39:21 The Lemp Mansion

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00:40:29

The Deron "juanie" Gatling Wire Tap Case

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/13

We discuss the case involving Deron Gatling aka Juanie/Magic. How the case the started. We go over some of the significant events that occurred. We discuss many of the co-conspirators. The case resulted in 41 indictments.

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00:59:45

Undersover Operations w/ Brentwood Chief Joe Spiess

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/09

We discuss some undercover operations with Chief Spiess. We also talk about the changes in police officers going undercover.11:55 Brain McKenna Day26:09 Chief Joe Spiess#lawenforcement #realcrime #police #podcast #truecrimestories

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00:45:46

The Julius Turrentine and Stephen Henderson...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/06/06

We discuss the drug operation of Julius Turrentine and Stephen Henderson. Confidential Informant goes rogue. Several kilos of cocaine and $2,000,000 seized.

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01:09:01

Crime $toppers...see something, say something, get...

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2025/06/02

This week's guests are retired PO Lisa Pisciotta who is now the Executive Director of Crime Stoppers. We talk about how Crime Stoppers works and some of its successes, as well as Lisa growing up with Producer John and Danny. We also are joined by SLMPD Lt. Kim Allen of the Anti-Crime Unit and discuss patrolling and helping the heavily effected areas of the recent tornado.Timeline...00:52 Producer Johns sponsor dream07:13 executing search warrants...then & now14:20 some vice division

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00:44:05

The Donald White Drug Organization...St. Louis'...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/30

We discuss the criminal activity of Donald White and his associates. We compare their activity to the notorious New York mobsters of "Murder Inc"

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01:09:46

Cannabis Clemency...St. Louis Weed Mogul Tommy Anderson

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/26

We are joined by former Asst. U.S. Attorney John Davis as we talked about the wild criminal adventures of St. Louis weed mogul Tommy Anderson.Timeline3:00 we discuss devastation of St. Louis tornado17:30 the Karen Reed trial29:00 The Tommy Anderson story w/ John Davis

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01:08:28

Entertaining Pursuit Stories

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/19

We are joined by former co-workers, Jimmy Long & Mark Biondolino, and recall numerous entertaining stories of out time together, including a couple wild pursuits.

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00:34:33

Operation Trickeration...The Wire of "Spook &...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/16

We recall some of the stories involving the wire tap of Eric Earnest "Spook" and Sammie Jefferson "Bey-Bey", as well as others involved in the case. 10 kilo car stop. Over $1,000,000 siezed.

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01:35:48

Portrait of a Prisoner w/ Steve James, stories from...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In the opening we discuss the new Pope Leo XIV, a diabolical lottery scam that threatens the existence of the Texas Lottery system, the moon landing conspiracy debate, JJs zen and more. The Steve James interview start at 43:00 minute mark. Steve talks about the case that landed him in federal prison. we discuss some of the people Steve was in prison with several people mentioned on the podcast, such as Jerry Lewis-Bey, Corey Jacobs (advisor of P Diddy), Jerome Williams (Cure Violence case) and

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00:48:49

Investigating the BMF in St. Louis...The Sills...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/09

We are joined by Former SLMPD Det. Archie Shaw and discuss the investigations of the Sills brothers, Robert "Fat Cat" Sills and Kenneth "kiki" Sills. We discuss thhier affiliation with the BMF, as well as their affiliation with the Desoto Street Hustlers, a northside gang in St. Louis.

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01:28:28

Stories from Working Secondary at the Wrestling...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/05

We are joined by some members of the SLMPD ROMEO'S (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Retired Chief Roy Joachimstaler, Lt. Ken Gabel, Sgts Joe Walsh and Rich Banahan recall entertaining stories from working secondary at the wrestling matches. Stories about Andre the Giant, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Kamala the Ugandan Giant, Dirty Dick Murdock, King Kong Brody, Dusty Rhodes and more. Also, Chicago PD recruit makes first arrest during academy training. Another conspiracy theory from Tommy. Roundabouts. Batman. JJ

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00:34:26

The Explosion of BMF...Investigating the BMF in St....

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/05/02

We are joined by former Deputy Administrator of DEA, Jack Riley. Jack was the Asst. Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) in St. Louis from 1999-2007, which was the height of the BMF operation in St. Louis. We discuss how St. Louis faction of the BMF was pivotal in the group becoming powerhouse drug operation throughout the US

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01:15:05

Former STL "Violence Interrupter" for Cure Violence...

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/04/28

We are joined by SLMPD Homicide Det. Dave Rudolph who breaks down the murder investigation involving Jerome Williams who was employed by a Cure Violence affiliate as a "violence interrupter" at the time of the murder. Williams helped a national drug organization coordinate the killing of Titus Armstead. Williams has pled guilty in federal court for his involvement in the case. The investigation also revealed the Cure Violence Program to be a complete scam and utter failure in the St

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00:39:24

Cuffy & The Peabody's...Investigating the BMF in St....

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/04/25

We discuss Dionne "Cuffy" Gatling growing up and becoming a drug lord in the Peabody Housing Projects. We also discuss his family and associates of his drug operations

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01:14:30

Born to Serve w/ STLFD Firefighter Tom Moore

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Tom Moore is 23 year veteran and currently a member of Rescue Squad 1, an elite rescue unit of the St. Louis Fire Department. We talk with Tom who comes from a family of firefighters and policemen. He also served 2 combat tours in Iraq as a Navy corpsman. He was the recipient of the Firehouse Magazine Medal of Valor award. We talk with Tom about his career as a fireman, as well as some of his other endeavors. Tom's service to his country and his community is truly commendable.

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00:39:52

Investigating the BMF in St. Louis...The Arrest of Q....

The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast ·

2025/04/18

We talk about the investigation which led to Qs arrest. Surveillance, search warrant and wiretaps in Miami. We also identify some of the associates of Qs organization.

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