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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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All Episodes

124:09

Richard Carmona Part 2 (US Surgeon General 2002-2006,...

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2025/01/29

Send us a textHave I ever told you how awesome you are? It's "Carmona Part two"-eve and the show currently sits at 60,343 downloads!!!! The number seems unreal, but it makes sense when you consider the line up of phenomenal guests...Speaking of phenomenal guests... Richard Carmona is back!If you tuned in last week, we barely scratched the surface of a truly extraordinary career! I was honestly surprised that the run time is barely over two hours because the total time of our visit was about 5...

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Richard Carmona (US Surgeon General 2002-2006, Pima...

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2025/01/22

Send us a textThe title for this episode could go on forever! Dr. Richard Camona was certainly a jack of all trades, but at the highest levels. It was my honor to be able to sit down with him and not only chat about his career but how ours intersected in a very small way. I am in awe of his path to special forces, medicine and law enforcement. his life definitely needs to be preserved for generations. Please give him a warm welcome and be sure to come back because he had to come back for...

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235:28

Matt Ford (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy Detective)

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2025/01/15

Send us a textMatt was referred to me by a friend, but I'm also acquaintances with him on social media! So when I saw that he retired, I had to reach out to see if he'd be willing to join one of the coolest squads of people I know.He agreed, we hung out for a substantial amount of time and what you are about to hear is the result! Enjoy, turn it up and please give Matt the warmest welcome!!!Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.in...

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119:51

Terry Staten (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sgt)

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2025/01/08

Send us a textI couldn't believe that when I looked back, Terry had been on the show in July 2024!!! Time flies! But he promised he would come back with more stories, he returned with more whiskey, and we had a good time just hanging out and slanging out new stories! I'm excited for the new year, new guests and new episodes. I'm grateful you all are along for the ride. Buckle up, turn it up...make sure you have a strong drink in your hand and let's get this show going!Come see me on Face...

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225:47

Jen Brotherton (Number three most popular episode of...

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2024/12/18

Send us a textAs the holidays get closer, I'm able to look back over the last three years and just appreciate all the great people I know. Jen is one of them! Her episode has 668 downloads to date.That makes me so happy for her and happy for the show. That means you all get to meet them and hear about their careers! Buckle up, show her some love and listen in to why she is THE third most popular episode!If your buddies cross your. mind, call or text them! It might just make all the difference...

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147:45

Return of Jon Woglemuth "The Detective Days" (Retired...

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2024/12/11

Send us a textDon't sleep on this one! As promised, the much acclaimed Jon Woglemuth is back! There is whiskey, cop tales and shenanigans all in this episode!I'm so grateful he was able to come back so quickly so we could put a nice little bow on his career! Follow me on FB, instagram or leave comments here on Buzzsprout! Let me know what you thought, show Jon some love and enjoy the episode!!!!Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://ww...

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133:52

Jon Wolgemuth (Retired Tucson Police Detective)

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2024/12/04

Send us a textJust shy of 21 years of honorable service to the "Old Pueblo."A University of Arizona grad and O/Malley's bartender- turned police officer apparently isn't as random as I suspected. Jon rattled off about 6 names of other folks who took a similar path! His degree in chemistry, and TA'ing at the university threw me for a loop, but that's how these interviews consistently surprise me when discovering people's path to public service!!!!He said something I might have to put on ...

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179:37

Joe Denman (Maricopa County Jail, Apache Junction...

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2024/11/27

Send us a textJoe reached out through LinkedIn, we met at the door when he arrived, and then proceeded to put down 3 hours of war stories!!! That is THE beauty of Choir Practice, but also the beauty of this profession! Similar shared experiences create an atmosphere where stories and memories flow. I hope you enjoy this episode, Joe had a brief career, but jam packed with experiences and I enjoyed hosting him...Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instag...

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205:21

Darren Burch (Retired Phoenix Police Sergeant, Author...

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2024/11/20

Send us a textDarren is another guest recommended to me by Bill Hanson, thanks Bill! Almost 30 years with Phoenix PD, 4 years in the United States Army prior to that! A life of service, a unique story on how he realized he wanted to spend his life helping people, and a smattering of police shootings to boot!You won't regret tuning in, you'll be sorry if you sleep on this one! We had a great time and I can't wait to have him back! It's hard to compress that many years into just a couple h...

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197:24

Mike Cardwell Retired San Bernardino County Sheriff...

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2024/11/13

Send us a textMy guest this week was introduced to me by Bill Hanson! Mike and I texted a few times and made plans for him to join The Squad!He spent 32 years with San Bernardino County, rising through the ranks, and had plenty of super cool experiences along the way. Considering his interest during college was biology, he got an up close look at humanity and the shenanigans that ensue from the craziest of biology's animals!!!! HAHAHAHHA I appreciated his time, loved hearing his stories,...

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134:47

Terry Johnson PT 2 (Retired AZ Dept. of Public...

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2024/11/06

Send us a textAs promised, Terry is back! There's just no way to get all the stories from a 35 year career captured in just one episode!!! He returned will all new stories I can't wait for you all to hear.We also chatted more about the Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders and how they raise funds to help the families of first responders when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty. Terry had just gotten back from riding in Northern AZ, raising funds which they provided to the 100 c...

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183:49

Sean Stewart (US Navy, AZ Dept. of Corrections,...

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2024/10/30

Send us a textI'm so glad I was able to have Sean on the show. His upbringing and pathway to this branch of Law Enforcement has to be one of the most unique yet! He served several years in the Navy before being hired and working for the AZ Dept. of Corrections in Safford and Douglas, AZ. Ultimately he was hired by Pima County where his career took off. He helped create Security Services which tracked gangs and gang activity within the jail. This was such a goldmine of information, not on...

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Terry Johnson (Retired AZ Department of Public...

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2024/10/23

Send us a textI enjoyed getting to know Terry. He spent more than 30 years with AZ DPS. When he retired, he had been an investigator for over 20 of those 30+ years. His encyclopedic knowledge of historical events in AZ over the years was both impressive and interesting.He was the king of quips! A couple times he made comments that would be well suited as a t-shirt quote!He continues to serve, and give back to families of first responders, by founding the Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders cl...

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145:05

Paul Dietzel (Retired Pima County Sheriff Detective)

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2024/10/16

Send us a textHe almost doesn't need an introduction anymore around here, but I'm pleased he was willing to come back and hang out. All new stories, fresh pours of bourbon and a good time.Give him that warm welcome and turn it up!!!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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Bill Hanson (Retired Tucson Police Homicide...

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2024/10/09

Send us a textBill Hanson has always been so generous with his time and his stories. The guy experienced more than many of us, spending a bulk of his career in the Homicide Unit, being featured on First 48, and now teaching future investigators to be their best and put bad guys behind bars for a long time.We had a cigar, some bourbon and a great conversation... so please give him a warm welcome and enjoy the show...Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on In...

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Dan Webb (AZ Dept. of Corrections, Mohave County,...

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2024/10/02

Send us a textDan's father was a Phoenix Police Officer back in the 80's which was Dan's introduction to that life. As a young man, he had the same start in law enforcement that many of us have, Corrections.He kept applying and was picked up by Mohave County on the AZ/CA border! A couple moves later he settled at AZ Liquor Control. As a member of this agency, he learned of Liquor Agent Alfred Moore who had been killed in the line of duty back in the 60's but was never "Nationally Recognized" ...

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94:14

Jessica Stoneham Returns (Retired Tucson Police...

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2024/09/25

Send us a textWhen Jessica came over for her first interview we just knew she had to come back, we had more to talk about!I'm so glad she made it. She brought her friend with her and we all had a great time, some really good laughs and I know you all are going to enjoy it. The episode is now sitting at 55, 179 downloads! The reach is far and wide all thanks to you! Please continue to share the show with your friends and family, that's how our stories live on...Buckle in, grab that cold drink ...

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164:27

Shawn Degan (Retired Pima County Detective, Search...

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2024/09/18

Send us a textShawn grew up right here in the "Old Pueblo" and attended Salpoint HS before heading to the University of Arizona. He decided to enlist in the full-time Navy and, after his "sentence" as he mistakenly said, he decided to join the Pima County Sheriff's Department after a ride along experience convinced him this was the profession for him...He spent years on the Search and Rescue Unit, Mental Health Support Unit and ultimately became a Detective where he worked hand in hand with a...

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Steve Gardner (Retired Pima County Burglary Task...

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2024/09/11

Send us a textSteve grew up as a Military Brat, but settled one the Aurora/ Denver area of Colorado as a young man. He suffered some pretty tragic family circumstances which led to him joining the US Marine Corps out of High School, around the tail end of the Vietnam War. Serving as an aircraft mechanic on the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk jet, he was stationed in CA.After his service, he moved to Tucson, AZ and that's where his career takes off. He was hired by the Sheriff's Department shortly after W...

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146:10

Dan Barry (Retired Tucson Police Internet Crimes...

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2024/09/04

Send us a textWhen Dan cam over in May, we knew he'd need to come back to wrap up his career. We also took a deep dive into EMDR therapy, which Dan said literally saved his life. I feel I enjoyed this episode more than his first and the message within the message is definitely one that every first responder needs to hear. There is help out there, you aren't alone, asking for help is courageous and not a sign of weakness. Please tune in, share with your friends who are first responde...

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