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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bill Phillips (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant)

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2024/06/12

Send us a Text Message.Bill began his public service in the United States Marine Corps. Then spent time getting his degree and learning/ practicing Judo before starting his career with Pima County. Patrol, SWAT, School Resource, and leadership. Bill's career, and public service, was exceptional and I'm happy he agreed to share his stories. He's the newest member of the squad, so please do what you do and give him the warmest Choir Practice Squad welcome!Come see me on Facebook at https:/...

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148:48

Wes Helvig (Retired Oro Valley Police Department...

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2024/06/05

Send us a Text Message.Wes began his public service working a hot shot crew during fire season when he graduated high school. Eventually, once he was old enough, he applied and was hired as a reserve for the Oro Valley Police Department. His career took off from there! Tune in, turn it up and get to know the newest member of The Squad!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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215:21

Marcos Lares (Retired Tucson Police Communications...

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2024/05/29

Send us a Text Message.Marcos began his career in Police Records. While there, he overheard several coworkers chatting about going through the dispatcher training. He became obsessed, studied everything he could get his hands on, and even spent his days off sitting next to dispatchers in Communications to learn their job.He went on the become a 911 call taker and finally, a dispatcher. Tune in, turn it up and hear the tales from the perspective on the other side of the mic!Come see me on Face...

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Jim Kirk (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant)

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2024/05/22

Send us a Text Message.Jim began his career in the late 80's after a rough start at childhood. He said he was wild and, just the old movies, his dad sent him off to boarding school. New Mexico Military straightened out and he believes that is where he had the first inkling to do something exciting while getting to help people.Tune in, enjoy the show and be sure to reach out. Tell me what you thought of this, or any, episode! Thanks again, I'm grateful for each one of you. For those keeping tr...

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Greg Roland (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept...

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2024/05/15

Send us a Text Message.I met Greg way back in 1998! He taught the Economic Crimes classes when I was in the academy. Aside from one other occasion, I don't know that our paths crossed until he arrived at the front door to be my very next victim, and the newest member of The Squad!He started his career as a Reserve, and Dispatcher, in the 80's in Huachuca City, AZ. About a year later, he left for Pima County and never looked back! You gotta tune in to hear about his storied career. Call it ner...

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133:25

Dan Barry (Retired Tucson Police Detective, US Air...

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2024/05/08

Send us a Text Message.Dan began his professional life serving his country in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, he felt he needed a change that would challenge him, but in a capacity where he could still serve. He chose law enforcement and began taking classes at a nearby community college before. transferring to Arizona State University.At around the 10yr mark, he had an opportunity to leave the Air Force full time and join the City of Tucson Police Dept. We made it into the ...

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Jessica Stoneham (Retired Tucson Police Officer)

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2024/05/01

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David and Orchid Jones (Retired City of Tucson...

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2024/04/24

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Greg Bustamante (Retired Drexel Heights Fire, US Marine)

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2024/04/17

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