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Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice: A Closer Look at The Shield

We take a deep dive into The Shield, one of TV’s grittiest and most controversial police dramas. From Vic Mackey’s morally complex leadership to the Strike Team’s descent into corruption, we explore the show’s intense storytelling, complex characters, and lasting impact on the crime drama genre. How does The Shield handle themes of loyalty, justice, and power? Why does it still resonate with audiences today? What is the time frame for this show? Tune in as we break it all down in this in-depth

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00:50:45

Judas Priest

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2025/11/04

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season four: Judas Priest.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:57:59

A Thousand Deaths

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2025/10/28

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season four: A Thousand Deaths.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:37:12

Back in the Hole

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2025/10/21

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season four: Back in the Hole.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:30:58

String Theory

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2025/10/17

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season four: String Theory.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:43:43

Cut Throat

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2025/10/07

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season four: Cut Throat.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:14:40

Hurt

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2025/09/30

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season four: Hurt.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:25:03

Insurgents

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2025/09/23

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season four: Insurgents.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:54:10

T*r Baby

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2025/09/16

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season four: T*r Baby.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:30:07

Doghouse

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2025/09/02

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season four: Doghouse.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:21:22

Bang

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2025/08/26

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season four: Bang.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:50:59

Grave

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2025/08/19

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season four: Grave.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:41:48

The Cure

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2025/08/12

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season four: The Cure.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:35:22

On Tilt

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2025/07/22

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode fifteen of season three: On Tilt.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:45:05

All In

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2025/07/08

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode fourteen of season three: All In.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:27:28

Fire in the Hole

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2025/07/01

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode thirteen of season three: Fire in the Hole.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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00:55:53

Riceburner

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2025/06/24

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season three: Riceburner.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:26:43

Strays

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2025/06/03

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season three: Strays.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:05:17

What Power Is

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2025/05/27

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season three: What Power Is.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:30:24

Slipknot

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2025/05/06

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season three: Slipknot.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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01:11:06

Cracking Ice

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2025/04/29

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season three: Cracking Ice.Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

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