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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

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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175:33

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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71:49

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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159:21

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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214:59

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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196:48

Most Popular from Year 2! Mike Thrall (Retired...

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2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Occasionally we here at The Choir Practice Podcast have to pay tribute to the guests who have helped this show be all that it is today! While I appreciate EVERY guest on the show, Mike was so generous with his time and authentic in his sharing of both his personal and professional lives.So it is my honor to bring his first interview back to the lime light and share it again for maybe some of you unfortunate souls who did not yet hear it!!!Give him some love, tell your f...

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133:31

Bobby Cox Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff...

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2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.Hey all,These are all new stories about Bobby's short time at Oro Valley PD and then getting elected and serving 16 years as a County Constable. Tune in, turn it up and enjoy!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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159:00

Greg Roland rides again! (Retired Pima County...

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2024/08/14

Send us a Text Message.Just like every guest, nerves grab ahold and many leave without hitting all the highlights they intended when they walked in the door. Greg walked away, but stayed in touch to let me know he had many more up his sleeve and needed to return and finish setting the record straight....I'm glad to know him and even more glad he's an official member of our Squad! Give him another warm welcome, sit back and enjoy the ride!!!Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/c...

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231:57

Robert Cox (Retired Pima County Homicide Detective,...

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2024/08/07

Send us a Text Message.Robert "Bobby" Cox grew up between Arizona and Michigan. AS a young man he got himself wrapped up in some legal troubles and came to a cross road where he had to make a decision... Being drafted by the Army during the Vietnam War helped boost him into a life of service and he never looked back.He has a very storied career; Patrol, SWAT, Detective in Burglary and Homicide...This episode covers his career with the Sheriff's Department, he's coming back and we're going to ...

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164:39

Gary Schad (Retired Tucson Police K9 handler, Owner...

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2024/07/31

Send us a Text Message.Gary was kind enough to come over and hang out. I'm so glad he did. 27.5 years of service in a legacy family. He forgot to mention it (Nerves) but his son is now on the department, so that's 3 generations who have served the City of Tucson.I'm anxious for you all to hear how Gary's career (Patrol, Bikes, Vice, SWAT, and K9) turned out. He served with honor, had a few tough times but left on his terms and has made a pretty good run of being semi-retired. He plays in a ba...

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254:23

Alonzo "Al" Bacon (Current Burlington Railroad...

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2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.Al started his career in Pima County as a Sheriff Deputy. Much like me, he lateraled to another agency to make better pay and more opportunities.During his tenure at the Sheriff's Department, he worked both Rincon and San Xavier Districts. He FTO'd rookies and became the FTO Coordinator prior to heading north.In Chandler, he worked patrol and became a K9 handler. He worked two partners, Chase and Robbie, during his career. He retired and moved his talents to the railroa...

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182:25

Terry Staten (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant)

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2024/07/17

Send us a Text Message.Terry said he was a trouble maker as a kid growing up in Avra Valley. After some shenanigans, a local Deputy found him and read him the riot act. He ultimately joined the AZ Department of Corrections, working in Florence and Tucson. He tested for the Sheriff's Department, but became a Reserve prior to getting hired full time in 1990.He had a tremendous career, during his 26 years with the department, he worked in several positions including patrol, detective, SWAT, comm...

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103:09

Kristofer Healey (Former DHS and ICE Agent)

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2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.Kristofor Healey is a former DHS Special Agent who spent his career directing large scale, multi-defendant fraud and public corruption investigations domestically and overseas, including leading Operation Outsource - the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. history, and the subject of the 2022 top ten serial podcast Chameleon: Scam Likely.Healey is now a professional speaker with the Team Never Quit Speakers Bureau, author of two books, 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦: 𝘈

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117:44

Jay Dobyns (Retired ATF Agent)

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2024/07/03

Send us a Text Message.Look him up! Jay's career was extremely successful, but it did not come without personal and professional costs! Danger, intrigue, smoke and mirrors...living an under cover lifestyle was wrought with danger, but the stakes and rewards were high.I'm so honored he agreed to be on the show and take yet one more opportunity to create a lasting legacy beyond our years! We had a great conversation and, I'll say it again, I'm so happy the coolest Squad of folks I know ge...

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156:26

David Jones (USN, City of Tucson Communications...

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2024/06/26

Send us a Text Message.This young man is a jack of all trades...He was on episode 124 with his wife, Orchid, but needed to come back and go into more detail about his life and professional experiences.I am honored to have him, glad he agreed to come back, and I'm excited for The Squad to catch up on some his experiences.Give him the warmest welcomes and please enjoy this weeks episode...Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instag...

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132:58

Paul Dietzel is back! All new stories (Retired Pima...

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2024/06/19

Send us a Text Message.As a former guest, and one of the biggest fans of the show, Paul contacts me regularly to tell me his thoughts on the most recent episode. Each new episode brings back fond memories for him and he's told me he would be willing to fill in "in a pinch" if I needed a guest. He lived up to that promise and helped me out of a tight spot when a guest had to reschedule.I enjoy his company, we had a few "day drinking" whiskeys to make this an Official Choir Practice. Give him a...

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