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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast

The Hosts of the Podcast are retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, Retired San Diego Police Lieutenant Sean Murphy, Retired San Diego Sheriff"s Detective Benny Cruz, and Retired Chief of Police for Calexico Police Gerardo "Chalo" Gonzalo. The hosts have over 150 years of experience in numerous topics. If you are a retired cop, former law enforcement, or like to hear real cop stories, this channel is for you. You will listen to real-life events told by the people who lived and

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78:34

Former DEA Special Agent & Author Chris Feistle...

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2025/11/22

f you love God, Family, Country, Cigars, and Whiskey, “The Gray Line, the story behind The Blue Line” Podcast is definitely for you! Hear true legendary stories told by legendary gunslingers and legends! We are honored to welcome former DEA Agent and Author Chris Feistl live on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:00 PM PST. Agent Feistl's role in taking down the notorious Cali Cartel is dramatized in the Netflix Colombia Narco series. This Cartel was one of the most powerful—known for

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79:50

Former Mexican Mafia (EME) Hitman Ramon "Mundo"...

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2025/11/22

In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with Ramon Mundo Mendoza, a former Mexican Mafia (EME) member, who will provide insight into Las Reglas, the foundational internal rules of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, originally formulated by EME members Luis Huero Buff Flores and Rodolfo Cheyenne Cadena. The episoe was aired on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 on the Gray Line The Story Behind The Blue Line podcast.

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71:49

Tribute to San Diego Police Detective Carlos Chacon

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2025/11/16

San Diego Police Detective Carlos Chacon passed on November 12th at 1 pm PST. Tonight's episode of our podcast will be dedicated to him and his family, serving as a tribute to his life. We will share his legendary stories and discuss the major cases that cemented his status as a legend. Carlos was a valued friend and brother to our podcast, offering countless stories and advice to both active and retired officers. His legacy and many stories will forever be accessible to his family and friends via

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71:07

Inside the Aryan Brotherhood Prison Gang with Grant...

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2025/11/16

We want to remind you that all our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line.In this episode, titled Ash Wednesday, our hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier sit down with Grant Gruber to discuss the California Aryan Brotherhood prison gang.

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70:16

PHITPD Podcast Host former San Diego Police Detective...

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2025/11/16

In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Juan Cephas. How to Train to Survive on the Streets: Life on the Beat in San Diego. Are you curious about the realities of patrolling the streets of San Diego? Join us this Tuesday, November 11th, at 6 PM PST for an exclusive event featuring Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Juan Cephas. In this session, Sergeant Cephas will share insights and

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77:37

Retired Phoenix PD Detective Sergeant Dan Jaramillo...

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2025/11/01

We want to remind you that all our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line.In this episode, titled Ash Wednesday, our hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier sit down with Retired Phoenix PD Detective Sergeant Dan Jaramillo. He shares gripping insights about the arrest of Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, a notorious former underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York City who later became a pivotal government

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76:40

Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Carlos...

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2025/11/01

Don't forget to check out our latest episode on YouTube, "The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line"! In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Carlos Chacon, dubbed “The Last of the Gunslingers” by San Diego Media at his retirement. Originally aired on October 28, 2025, the discussion covers Carlos's experiences with street and prison gangs, his role in the Border Alien Robbery Force

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70:30

Retired Phoenix Police Detective Johnny Vasquez...

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2025/10/24

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the dangers of working undercover operations in the city of Phoenix in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Retired Phoenix Police Detective Johnny Vasquez was assigned undercover work while working narcotics in Phoenix. He will share some of those dangerous drug buys and how those

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72:12

Retired San Diego Police Officer Bob Lopez shares how...

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2025/10/24

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview retired San Diego Police Officer Bob Lopez. The episode aired on the Gray Line's YouTube channel on October 21, 2025. San Diego Police Officer Bob Lopez, an exemplary model of the human capacity for transformation and

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76:50

California Pelican Bay Prison Guard Jim Dagenais AKA...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview Jim Dagenis and discuss his encounters with members of the Mexican Mafia Prison Gang (EME) and members of the Aryan Brotherhood while at Pelican Bay Prison. Dagenis discusses his conversations with Rene "Boxer"

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67:19

The Hosts of Ash Wednesday discuss the murder of...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk. PART 1

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64:07

The Hosts of Ash Wednesday discuss the murder of...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk. PART 2

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66:50

Pelican Bay Prison Guard Jim Dagenais, AKA Batman,...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier are joined by former Pelican Bay State Prison Correctional Officer Jim Dagenais. Dagenais shares his life living in a war zone after retiring from the California Department of Corrections. Dagenais trained Afghan soldiers and police overseas.

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61:08

Former DEA Special Agent Leo Silva discusses the...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier are joined by retired DEA Special Agent Leo Silva. Leo Silva is a former DEA Resident Agent in Charge (Monterrey Resident Office - Mexico) and the author of Reign of Terror and El Reinado de Terror. Drawing from decades of frontline experience in the fight against

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67:05

The Hosts of Ash Wednesday are joined by Retired Los...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier are joined by the legendary Richard Valdermar. Richard retired as a Detective Sergeant from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and is considered an expert on prison and street gangs. In today's episode, the group discusses current affairs, such as the recent reporting that the

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73:03

Ric Prado, legendary CIA Operations Officer shares...

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2025/10/16

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview Ric Prado, a former CIA Operations Officer. "Enrique 'Ric' Prado is an American hero, having served his country loyally for decades in tough places, spying and fighting against formidable enemies, from North Korean

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91:24

California Pelican Bay Prison Guard Jim Dagenais AKA...

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2025/09/12

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview Jim Dagenais, also known as "Bat Man." With a storied career beginning in 1989 at the California Correctional Center and later at Pelican Bay State Prison, Jim offers firsthand experiences from inside one of California's

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66:17

San Diego Crip and Blood Gang investigations shared...

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2025/09/12

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss San Diego's Blood and Crip gangs with retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Gary Jaus

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70:18

The Origins and Evolution of the International Latino...

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2025/09/12

We invite you to watch our episodes on our YouTube channel, The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode kicks off with an engaging introductory video featuring our distinguished guests. In this installment, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz sit down with the current and former Presidents of the International Latino Gang Investigators Association (ILGIA). Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from the experts who have shaped the

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73:39

The Willie James Jones Homicide Investigation by San...

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2025/09/12

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss the muder of Willie James Jones with retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Gary JausThis tragic story highlights the senseless violence that claimed the life of Willie James Jones III, a promising

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