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Choir Practice Podcast

First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.

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111:46

Jim Brown Pt 3 Retired Chief of Police Hudson Police...

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2025/08/20

Send us a text We did it! We were able to make it through the rest of Jim's career. Although I'm sure we left plenty of stories unspoken. That's how it goes with many of my guests, they remember more stories after they leave the studio. But I'm grateful to him and to you for continuously coming back and tuning in. I see you! I see the stats climb, the book sales roll in and I want you all to know I'm grateful. Speaking of downloads, we are currently sitting at 68,602! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!! ...

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Jim Brown PT2 (Retired Chief of Police Hudson Police...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text Jim can only take me in small doses, but that''s alright...it means I get to have him over on multiple occasions to get through his career. I've started his book, "Suburban Policing, Cleveland Style" so I know where to quiz him. Turn this one up, he has at least one more visit on the calendar. I enjoy his company, his stories and I'm glad I get to share him with you all. Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.inst...

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200:23

Robert Dobell (Retired USAF Master Sgt, Retired...

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2025/08/06

Send us a text Robert grew up in Upstate New York, knew he was not going to college, and left for Air Force bootcamp shortly after graduating high school. Initially he was in logistics/ supply, but cross trained a few years later and began flying in C130's, gathering battlefield intel for boots on the ground! At 38, he retired and decided to go into law enforcement. After several ride alongs with family in Las Vegas and one with Pima county, he knew that was his next adventure. In 2000, he fi...

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57:55

Steve Patterson (Retired FBI Assistant Agent in...

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2025/07/30

Send us a text Steve grew up in Tucson and graduated from Catalina HS before heading to Northern Arizona University. After graduating, he worked as a Fraud Investigator for Chase Bank before getting picked up by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1998. After graduating the academy in Quantico, he was assigned to the San Francisco Field office. We had a limited time to sit and chat, so Steve is already on the calendar to come back and share more exploits. Be sure to tune in and catch his 2...

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Jim Brown (Warrensville Heights Detective Lt; Hudson,...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Jim's inspiration into law enforcement began when local police and fire were called to his Grandparent's home in Warrensville Heights, OH. Years later, he went on to ride with the same officer who responded that fateful day, while he served as a reserve officer until he was old enough apply. Hired in 1977, his career began and he never looked back. Because he was able to accomplish so much (Motors, SWAT, detective/investigations) we just scratched the surface of his careering t...

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163:38

Catherine Petropoulos (Retired Pima County Sheriff's...

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Catherine's Father was on the Sheriff's Department which inspired her to begin her career at 18! She started in the jail and promoted to Deputy as soon as she turned 21. Her experiences, much like all first responders and corrections officers, are on the fringe of what "Normal" folks could imagine. The shenanigans begin as she starts her career on the streets. I'm grateful to her, as I am with all my guests, that she overcame her nerves and agreed to be on the show. Give her a ...

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202:15

Keith "Croc" McCrocklin (Retired Tucson Police Officer)

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Keith grew up running from the law, getting in trouble, running off to Bible College only to find himself working in Juvenile Probation which led to his career at the Tucson Police Department. He worked Operations Division East, holding the rank of Lead Police Officer for many years... But if you have been listening for any length of time you'll know that this job weighs on each officer and carries a heavy toll. It can be a physical toll, mental, and many times it is both. ...

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255:06

Choir Practice Squad Member Tribute (Retired Pima...

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2025/07/02

Send us a text I've been following Matt's medical updates on FB, thanks to his wife, and I wanted him to know he is on my mind. Please, if you believe in God, or whatever your belief system, send good thoughts and prayers Matt's way!!! Since it is a holiday week, I thought there was no better way to lift up a brother than to air his episode again... Episode 50- "Here's an interview that I've wanted to do for a long time! Matt and I met when he walked in the door, but I didn't want to let him ...

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158:16

Bill Cummings (USAF, Retired Maryland State Police)

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2025/06/25

Send us a text Bill Cummings was introduced to me by Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, and Choir Practice Squad member, Bart Rohr. He is a United States Air Force Veteran, and Retired Maryland State Police Sergeant. He was hired in Maryland as a dispatcher, but was given a leave of absence to join the Air Force. When he returned, he went back to dispatching for a few months until he was promoted to Trooper. That's where the stories, shenanigans and heroics started. Give him a warm welcome a...

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139:43

Robbie Mayer "Attorney at Law" (Retired Maricopa...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text When Robbie graced us last time we made it through his 21 year career as a Deputy Sheriff. After retirement, he finished law school and began his second career as a prosecutor in Maricopa County. Serial burglary rings, serial bank robbers, a disgraced police officer turned bank robber...you gotta hear the tales! Turn it up, enjoy the show! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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197:03

Tyke Manoleas (US Marine, AZ Dept of Corrections,...

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2025/06/11

Send us a text It was so good to catch up with Tyke. We chatted for about three hours before we started recording. Our friendship goes back to 1996 or 1997! We carpooled to the jail together. His career in public service began with the USMC, deploying to Iraq in the first Desert Storm. Once back in the states, and leaving the Corp, he had to find employment and saw an ad for the Arizona Department of Corrections. The drive to Florence, AZ, and lackluster pay, motivated him to move into ...

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225:32

Roger Vanderpool (US Army Military police, Goshen,...

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2025/06/04

Send us a text Like so many of my guests, Roger has lived many lives in one lifetime! And the positions he's held, the opportunities to serve, are very honorable. He began public service by joining the Army. He left the Army and was hired by the Chief of Goshen Police Department. After about 5 years, he headed West for better weather and to be closer to family. Hired by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, he began his career on the Navajo Reservation in a town called Kayenta. Undercover/...

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102:14

Lou Canales (US Navy Veteran, Group Facilitator of...

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2025/05/28

Send us a text Lou has been mentioned by Kurt Dabb a few times. Nothing brings you closer to peace than being choked out by your Brazilian Jui Jitsu brothers and sisters! He's a Navy Veteran who came to know many of the first responder community through BJJ. He felt a tugging on his heart to take it a step further and start to work on hearts and minds and well as the physical fitness aspect. This led him to join a group where vets and first responders could decompress, share the tough p...

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177:27

Dave Thomas Part 2 "The rest of the Story" (Retired...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text As promised, in consecutive weeks, good ol Dave Thomas is back and we chat about his stint in Homicide, Arson, Internal Affairs, and finally the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squad (MANTIS). Dave's a very artistic dude, we discussed his fiction book "The Gordian Knot" published in 2009. Now, he has a Non Fiction book coming out this summer, "Requiem for Justice," where he writes about some of the cases that impacted him from his career. It is absolu...

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113:47

Dave Thomas (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant)

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2025/05/14

Send us a text Dave kindly reminded me he was not the same Dave Thomas of Wendy's Hamburger Fame. We met at the Pima County Sheriff's reunion and I convinced him to be on the show. After high school he attended the University of Arizona where he attempted to study "Women and keg beer." This was a short-lived endeavor, so in order to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War...he joined the Air Force. He was a Russian Linguist and spent his time in the Air Force intercepting messages and ...

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159:55

Robbie Mayer (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant,...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text It was my pleasure to host Robbie, get to know him better and I was amazed at how many of the historic events around Tucson he had been a part of. I'd be lying if I denied that the little whisper in the back of my head didn't save me on a number of occasions. Robbie describes the same phenomenon and absolutely attributes this :Guardian Angel" to his faith. We only made it through his police career int his episode, but I must say I'm intrigued to hear about his years as a pros...

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96:56

Kurt Dabb (Retired Pima County Homicide Detective)

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2025/04/30

Send us a text Kurt is back! The last time he was on the show was 2022! He said he wanted to come back and share with The Squad the different types of therapies he has used over the years to help him deal with the calls and situations he was dispatched to. I'm grateful for his honesty, vulnerability and authenticity! My hope is that there are a few nuggets in here that you might find helpful. Thank you again Kurt, I appreciate that you suffered through some anxiety to share your message!!! I ...

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110:36

Randy Karrer (Retired Golder Ranch Fire Department...

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2025/04/23

Send us a text My good buddy, and multiple time guest, Bill Hanson arranged the meeting between Randy and I! We met, I gave him a hard time about being a second responder, but he was such the gracious guest. He chose the fire service after he had an interaction with Firefighter/ paramedics early in his life which sealed his destiny! Many years later, he rose to the ranks of The Chief and he continues to serve in retirement. On a serious note, I appreciate his authenticity and willingness to s...

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221:18

Rick Wilson (Retired Tucson Police Captain)

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2025/04/16

Send us a text Rick and I worked together while in the Office of Internal Affairs. He was our Captain, and the Chief's Executive Officer. Later, we met back up at the academy. I had escaped from IA and he was given the plush assignment right before he retired as a reward for a job well done under more stressful assignments. I enjoy his company, so much so, that we had to meet on two separate occasions just to get this episode in the books! Rick, thank you for being willing to put yourself o...

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133:37

Ron Benson 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant,...

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2025/04/09

Send us a text Well, the last time Ron popped in we only made it through his career with the Pima County Sheriff's department. He's back, we clear up a few more notable PCSO moments and dive full into his career as a Spook. All kidding aside, he worked for another 16-17 years as an FBI Analyst. I'm honored host him and I'm so glad to present him to you, the coolest folks on the planet. Turn it up, send me a note about this episode! I appreciate you all... Come see me on Facebook at https:...

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