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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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173:41

Paul Dietzel (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy)

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2026/03/04

Send a text Longtime friend of the show, Paul Dietzel, is back! You can't listen to this show and not be reminded of stories from across the years in public service! Paul is back with new stories, but more importantly, we have a discussion about Paul's experience attending the Bouldercrest Foundation's StruggleWell Program. It's been awhile since I spoke about the Bouldercrest Foundation, so it is timely and I'm always glad to have Paul hang out for a few hours. If you are in law enforcement,...

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113:16

Joe Knipp (Retired Pima County and San Diego PD)

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2026/02/25

Send a text I know, I know...Joe AGAIN?????? But he swore he had more stories and so it made sense to bring him back! We had a good time and I know you will enjoy it! Seems like this may be the last but I wouldn't swear to it at this point! I appreciate you all and I know you'll enjoy. his one as much as the others...buckle up and get ready. 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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146:39

Dan Figueroa (US Army Retired, Former Pima County...

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2026/02/18

Send a text Welcome to part two and the final chapter with Dan! The guy has served our Nation, and locally, in so many capacities! Like many of my guest, he continues to serve throughout his life... In this episode, we go back and touch on a few stories from his past before we discuss his service to the Pima County Sheriff's Department! From Patrol in the San Xavier District to Motors and search and rescue! He's been a great guest, and I plan to see him in the future at Task Force Red gun sho...

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213:40

John Stuckey Pt 3 (Retired Pima County Sheriff's...

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2026/02/11

Send a text Well, We've made it to the last episode of this series! I'm so glad, and honored, to be a part of him telling the stories that impacted him on a personal and professional level. He has been a great guest. We chat about John's second and third shootings in this episode. We discuss the fact that these are some of the worst days, but as a leader you wish that if this day must come, it would be you so that you could take the burden off of your friend's shoulders. I have a lot of respe...

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101:56

Jill Isely Part 3 (Pima County Sheriff's Department...

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2026/02/04

Send us a text Sadly, this trilogy is coming to an end and we saved some of the best stories for last! 35 years in law enforcement couldn't possibly be covered without multiple episodes!!! I'm so grateful Jill agreed to sit in the hot seat and put up with me for hours on end to get these stories recorded for posterity! Please give her a warm welcome and buckle in because this episode was a blast from beginning to end... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or...

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110:54

Dan Figueroa (USN, Dodge City Kansas PD, US ARMY...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text Dan is the proud owner or Task Force Red Firearms and Gunsmith here in Tucson (1802 W. Grant Rd, 520-289-0878, tfrguns.com)! But prior to that, the guy has done a lot of things and been a lot of places, all in the name of service of others over self. I'm excited for you all to hear about him growing up in Tucson and deciding the military life was how he planned to get some life experience under his belt before settling in to local law enforcement. The twists and turns along the...

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216:27

John Stuckey Pt 2 (Retired Bureau Chief from the Pima...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text It has been a few weeks, so I'm glad John returned to keep working his way through his 26+ year career here in Pima County. I appreciate his time, the great stories and I also enjoy the conversations about leadership and doing the right thing, even when no one else is around. We've said it here before, "You know when you see good leadership and you definitely know when you see poor leadership." John and I discuss some of the folks we placed on pedestals because of their leaders...

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127:49

Steve Ridell Pt2 (Retired Tucson Police Air Unit Pilot)

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2026/01/14

Send us a text We've got a theme going, here's another interview with a pilot!!!! Like many of my guests, Steve spent many years with the Tucson Police Department, so it took a few sessions to make it through his career. I'm glad he came back and I'm excited for you all to hear about the rest of his career! Show him some love, grab a cold drink 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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189:19

James "McGruff" Hunt (Retired USAF A-10 pilot,...

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2026/01/07

Send us a text I am so glad James reached out and I really enjoyed his interview! He served the United States as an A-10 pilot, but as with many guests, I find myself intrigued by the pathway that led him there!!! Deployments to the Middle East, becoming a Red Flag instructor, and he got little personal about how these deployments affected his home life and the steps he had to take to take care of his mental health along the way. He spent some time volunteering with the Tucson Police Departme...

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160:55

Joaquin Acevedo (Retired Tucson Police Officer)

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2025/12/31

Send us a text As we close out the year with a rainy day in Tucson, I'm sharing a "best of" episode from the vaults. I plan on returning in the new year with all new episodes and new guests, but for now, enjoy time with your families, cherish a few quiet moments and welcome in new possibilities for the future. Joaquin was cool enough to be a guest on the show when it was a fledgling little thing I was trying the get up and running. Over four years since his episode aired, the listeners have q...

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142:02

Andy Silverman Memorial Episode (Retired NYPD and...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text I recently learned that Andy passed away. His wife said there will be a service after the holidays, but I thought it would be appropriate to honor his memory by playing his episode. I'm honored to have had him on the show, and to provide this permanent legacy to his friends and family. Hold each other a bit closer this season, put aside petty differences and enjoy the time you have together. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone... Come see me on Facebook at https...

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233:44

Brian Kunze (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant,...

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2025/12/17

Send us a text One thing I must say about Brian and every guest who has graced me with their time over the years is... I've never once had to ask them to drop any pretense and be their authentic selves and that is what seems to catch my listener's interest and draw them in. When people just "be who they are" and tell the stories that impacted them both personally and professionally. I appreciate Brian for having the courage to join me, even when he told me he wasn't sure he could. Across the ...

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123:42

Thomas Sommerville (Detroit Street Cop)

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2025/12/10

Send us a text I must say, I'm a little sad this series is coming to an end. I've enjoyed Tom and his stories! I always find it very interesting to see how agencies outside of Arizona handled business and what better city to get a "behind the scenes" view than Detroit! Turn this one up, grab your cold drink and enjoy the ride as we head into the Christmas Holiday!!! 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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213:41

Mark Marine (US Army, Prairieville PD, MI,...

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2025/12/03

Send us a text Like some of my previous guests, I spent some time "gushing" over Mark. Throughout his career, he was always motivated, looked sharp in uniform, and seemed to truly be called to this profession!!! And I really appreciated that about him because, as we all know, this job can suck the life out of you. He stayed in patrol, working Operations Division East for most of his career. I was interested to hear he started in Michigan after a short tour in the Army. He was an EMT too! I'm ...

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200:56

Jill Isely (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Homicide...

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2025/11/26

Send us a text In this episode, we continued our conversation about her 30+ year career. We took a deep dive into the Schwartz/ Stidham "murder for hire" here in Tucson. I've enjoyed these two episodes, and I can't wait for her to come back in a few weeks, because we still have a lot to cover! Turn it up, give her the warmest welcome 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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181:46

Joe Knipp "The Finale??" (Retired Motor from San...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text I'll never count Joe out because I'm sure he'll remember some more stories in the future. Plus, he's just a good friend and this is my show, and we can do whatever the heck we want!!! But he brought more SDPD stories to share and we had a great time...Turn it up, have your cold drink nearby and enjoy the ride... 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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151:34

Jason Wilhelmsen (USMC, Former Pima County Sheriff...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text Jason moved to Arizona with his mom and sisters as a kid. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps and served in Washington DC, then deployed overseas. When he returned home, he found another way to serve... law enforcement. He joined the Pima County Sheriff's department but thought he wouldn't get hired if he did not agree to move to the Town of Ajo. After a family emergency back in Tucson, Jason realized he needed to leave the PCSO if he wanted to move closer to his fami...

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123:26

John Stuckey (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept...

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2025/11/05

Send us a text John retired after spending more than twenty-six years with the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Foothills patrol, SWAT, Sergeant and on through the ranks. I had a lot of respect for John over the years and understood that, even in the face of working for an elected official where politics can trump common sense, him and a few others remained authentic and true to the mission and oath we swore to. We had a great conversation and I'm looking forward to his return ne...

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225:29

Brian Berg Pt.2 (Retired Tucson Police Air Unit...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text Brian was a SWAT Operator, Police Union Rep, and Westside cop who got promoted to Sergeant and returned to the Westside to supervise men and women in the "05" zip code. Opportunities came up, and he jumped on an opportunity to be the Admin Sergeant before heading over to the Main Station to take over the Burglary Unit. The agency reached out again and he took over the Air Unit... Big responsibility, big budgets and huge personalities all challenged him to keep the air unit in t...

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158:29

Steve Riddell (Retired Tucson Police Air Unit Pilot)

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2025/10/22

Send us a text EPISODE 200!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? Thank you everyone, so much, for sticking with me and the show! I'm so grateful and appreciative of your support! I approached Steve months ago, shortly after he retired, and asked him to be on the show. He told me he would consider it, but he needed to decompress since he had just left the job he held for more than half his life!!!! For 32 years he served the City of Tucson! He spent 10 years on patrol, then made it into the air unit where ...

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