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Ep 65: Officer Down - The Gunfight That Changed Everything
Jun 22, 2026
1h 30m 02s
Ep 64: The Truth About Police Recruiting & Officer Resilience | Anthony Shefferly Returns
Jun 15, 2026
1h 10m 06s
Ep 63: From Trauma to Purpose: The American Hero Hunt Story
Jun 8, 2026
1h 42m 24s
Ep 62: Police Defensive Tactics with a Pro Fighter Turned Cop: Direct Action Training
Jun 1, 2026
1h 36m 54s
Ep 61: Beyond the Badge: The Ugly Underneath with Carlos Rodriguez
May 22, 2026
1h 41m 21s
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Ep 65: Officer Down - The Gunfight That Changed Everything | After more than 22 years with the Las Cruces Police Department, Adrian De La Garza has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and service. Beginning his law enforcement journey in 2004, he currently serves as a Traffic Investigator, a role he has held since 2009, specializing in serious and fatal crash investigations. Beyond the badge, Adrian is an instructor in multiple disciplines, including motorcycle operations, driving, and physical training—helping shape and mentor the next generation of officers. But behind the titles and years of service is a moment that changed everything. On February 4, 2021, Adrian was shot in the line of duty—an experience that not only tested his training and survival, but reshaped his purpose beyond policing. In the aftermath, he founded the Southern New Mexico First Responders Assistance Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting first responders and their families during times of crisis, injury, and loss. What started from personal adversity has grown into a mission to give back to those who serve. This conversation goes beyond law enforcement tactics and career milestones. Adrian opens up about the realities of the job, the weight first responders carry, and how life-changing moments can redefine purpose. Timestamps: 04:03 Nonprofit Mission 13:52 Fatal Pursuit 18:22 Shot & Fighting 23:16 Facing Fear 34:29 Growing Up 36:06 Father's Sacrifice 47:36 Becoming Motors 52:05 Stem Cell Recovery 59:18 Family Impact 1:08:10 PTSD & Healing 1:20:45 Advice for Officers If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 30m 02s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Ep 64: The Truth About Police Recruiting & Officer Resilience | Anthony Shefferly Returns | Fan-favorite guest Anthony Shefferly is back on Beyond the Barrel for a conversation that every current and aspiring law enforcement officer needs to hear. In this episode, we dive into the disconnect between the recruiting videos many agencies produce and the realities of the profession. We discuss how unrealistic expectations can leave new officers mentally unprepared for the trauma, stress, and sacrifices that often accompany the badge—and how that gap can contribute to long-term mental health struggles, including PTSD. Anthony also shares his personal journey through law enforcement, SWAT, entrepreneurship, and significant health challenges that ultimately led him to create Heroic Industries, a platform dedicated to improving the health, performance, and longevity of first responders, military personnel, and tactical professionals. From the truth behind modern police recruiting to the importance of mental resilience, physical health, and developing sustainable habits for a long career, this conversation tackles some of the most important topics facing first responders today. We also discuss natural approaches to wellness, overcoming adversity, and why preparing officers for the realities of the profession is just as important as preparing them tactically. From small-college football to SWAT operations, business ownership, and personal transformation, Anthony’s story is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t built during easy times—it’s forged through adversity. Whether you’re a police officer, first responder, military member, or someone striving to become healthier and more resilient, this episode delivers practical insights and an honest conversation about what it takes to thrive in demanding professions. Pour yourself a glass and join us as we go Beyond the Barrel with Anthony Shefferly Timestamps: 01:18 Recruiting Cops 07:39 Patrol Reality 11:49 Finding Purpose 17:14 Leadership Culture 20:16 Peptide Boom 28:23 Creatine Myths 31:36 Vaping Risks 38:03 Officer Survival 46:01 Trauma Reality 54:09 Boundaries & Control 01:08:05 Conference Announcement If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 10m 06s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Ep 63: From Trauma to Purpose: The American Hero Hunt Story✨ | traumaveterans+4 | Justin JonesTravis Linder+1 | American Hero Hunt | OhioPhiladelphia | traumapurpose+6 | — | 1h 42m 24s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Ep 62: Police Defensive Tactics with a Pro Fighter Turned Cop: Direct Action Training✨ | police trainingdefensive tactics+4 | Steven Chin | Direct Action Training Inc.Sheriff’s Office Tactical Training Unit+3 | — | defensive tacticscombat training+5 | — | 1h 36m 54s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Ep 61: Beyond the Badge: The Ugly Underneath with Carlos Rodriguez✨ | child exploitationmental health+4 | Carlos Rodriguez | Washington State PatrolFBI+1 | — | child exploitationinvestigative strategies+6 | — | 1h 41m 21s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() Ep 60: Building The Future Of Police Training and Culture with Badge Ops✨ | police traininglaw enforcement+4 | Teresa | BadgeOpsLEO Network | — | law enforcementtraining+5 | — | 1h 12m 19s | |
| 5/8/26 | ![]() 59: Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Policing: The Overwatch Collective Story✨ | mental health in policingfirst responders+4 | Greg Grogan | The Overwatch CollectiveCoast Guard Reserves | Northern CaliforniaLouisiana+1 | mental healthpolicing+6 | — | 1h 20m 31s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() Ep 58: From Gary to Sheriff’s Race: Deputy Chief Edward Jenkins on Leadership, Legacy & Lake County✨ | leadershippolicing+5 | Edward Jenkins | Gary Homicide UnitMetro Homicide Task Force | Lake CountyGary, Indiana | leadershippolicing+7 | — | 1h 15m 17s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Ep 57: Talking People Off the Edge: Crisis Negotiation, Leadership Pressure & the Future of Policing✨ | Crisis NegotiationLeadership Pressure+4 | Captain Khaliqa Wheatley | Beyond The Barrel Podcast | — | Crisis NegotiationLeadership+4 | — | 1h 36m 41s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Ep 56: The Hidden Trauma of Police Work | Joseph Gray on Officer Mental Health, Critical Incidents & “Ghost Blood”✨ | Police mental healthOfficer trauma and PTSD+5 | Joseph Gray | Beyond The Barrel Podcast | — | police workmental health+5 | — | 2h 11m 42s | |
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| 4/8/26 | ![]() Ep 55: From Battlefield to Backroads: Building Legacy Beyond the Badge and the Barrel✨ | military serviceleadership+4 | — | Warrior RackArmy JROTC | — | veteranleadership+5 | — | 1h 10m 34s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Ep 54: What Makes a Real Cop? Crime, K-9s, and the Bay Area Grind✨ | policingK-9 handling+4 | Nick | Daly City Police Department | San Francisco Bay Areahigh-crime neighborhoods | policingK-9+5 | — | 2h 18m 36s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() Ep: 53 Inside Unsolved Murders w/ a Crime TV Producer & Investigator✨ | unsolved murderscrime investigation+3 | Ms. Guillen | Case Files: ChicagoThe CW+3 | — | unsolved murderscrime TV producer+3 | — | 1h 11m 59s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() The Art of Indirection Mini Series: From 22-Year-Old Rookie to Running a State Interdiction Unit✨ | law enforcementK-9 operations+4 | Brandon Deckert | Wyoming Highway PatrolTrue North K-9 Solutions | WyomingMinnesota | law enforcementK-9+6 | — | 1h 26m 24s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() Ep 52: Beyond the Name: Forging a Legacy Outside the Shadow✨ | legacyidentity+3 | Garry Chapman | Beyond The Barrel Podcast | — | Garry ChapmanDuane Chapman+5 | — | 1h 09m 27s | |
| 3/1/26 | ![]() Ep 51: Depth Under Pressure: Stoicism, Submarines, and the Warrior’s Mind✨ | StoicismSubmarine Warfare+4 | Commander William C. Spears | United States NavyUnited States Naval Academy+1 | Pineville, Louisiana | Stoicismsubmarines+5 | — | 1h 10m 07s | |
| 2/22/26 | ![]() Ep 50: From the Classroom to the Streets: Making a Real Impact with Daniel Herrera✨ | school safetylaw enforcement+4 | Daniel Herrera | Beyond The Barrel Podcast | — | school resource officertactical medical training+6 | — | 1h 31m 28s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Ep 49: Pouring Purpose, Dirk’s Mission to Honor the Fallen | The End of Watch Legacy Fund✨ | law enforcementcharity+4 | Dirk | End of Watch Legacy FundIndiana | Indiana | End of Watchlaw enforcement+5 | — | 1h 00m 02s | |
| 2/8/26 | ![]() Ep. 48: Gunfire, Flight Lines, and the Fourth Amendment with Sgt. Jake Bigelow | Two officer-involved shootings. First on scene to a home invasion at a cop’s house. Task force interdiction. And zero tolerance for bad Fourth Amendment policing. Sgt. Jake Bigelow is a 13-year law enforcement veteran with the Casper Police Department, a former multi-agency drug task force officer, and a legal instructor with Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. Before policing, he served in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces and the Army National Guard as a flight medic, with additional experience as a firefighter and paramedic. In this episode, Jake challenges the idea that “good intentions” excuse bad searches, breaks down real-world interdiction mistakes cops still make, and explains why constitutional policing is the difference between locking criminals up—or letting them walk. No fluff. No excuses. Just hard truths from someone who’s lived it. Timestamps: 00:02:30 Jake’s Background 00:08:45 Troubled Upbringing 00:15:30 Mentorship Impact 00:29:45 Pilot Life 00:31:00 Midair Emergency 00:36:25 Fire to Police 00:38:45 Drug Task Force 01:17:35 Shoot or Die 01:24:00 After the Shooting 01:39:35 Acceptance of Death 01:56:00 Mental Health Stigma 02:03:10 Justice Defined If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 08m 32s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | ![]() Ep. 47: Raising Free Thinkers in a Broken World: BAM on Homeschooling, Justice & Wild Chaos | BAM has interviewed everyone from addicts to authors, athletes to warriors but his most important mission isn’t behind a mic. It’s at home. In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we go far beyond podcasting and into the culture war being fought over our kids, our schools, and our justice system. BAM explains why he pulled his children out of public school, how homeschooling creates independent thinkers instead of obedient workers, and why families have to take responsibility for the next generation. We also break down what justice is supposed to mean, why the current system fails at times, and our opinion on how it could improve. This wasn’t a polished interview it was an organic, no-script conversation the way podcasts were meant to be. Real stories. Real beliefs. No filters. Because in the middle of all the chaos, the truth still deserves to be poured straight. Timestamps: 05:10 – Childhood hustle 10:30 – Leaving home 17:45 – Joining Marines 24:00 – Iraq deployments 31:30 – Loss & mindset 38:00 – Leaving service 46:30 – First business 58:30 – Scaling fast 1:17:00 – Charity mission 1:38:30 – Family focus If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 56m 41s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() Ep. 46: From Cape Cod to LAPD: The Stories That Shape Cops | Steve Gould has spent nearly two decades in law enforcement, but his career has taken a path few ever walk. From working the wild and unpredictable terrain of Cape Cod as a Natural Resources Officer, to pushing a cruiser on the street, to becoming a civilian background investigator for the LAPD, Steve has seen every side of the badge. In 2018, he launched the wildly popular Things Police See podcast — a space where active and retired cops come off script and tell the stories that never make it into official reports. The funny ones. The dark ones. The ones that stay with you long after the shift ends. Now, through his Sgt. Steve YouTube channel, he breaks down body-cam footage with the kind of insight only someone who’s lived it can provide. In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we go deeper than the uniform and the footage. We talk about what those moments really do to the men and women who experience them, how storytelling has become a form of therapy for cops, and why the truth of police work is far more complicated than what the headlines or viral clips ever show. This is a raw, honest conversation about life behind the badge, the weight cops carry home, and the power of telling the stories that need to be told — straight, no chaser. Timestamps: 07:30 Bodycam Breakdown 14:30 Police Upbringing 21:00 Communication Skills 27:45 Academy Reality 34:30 Firearms Training 41:30 LAPD Experience 48:15 California Policing 55:30 Career Reflections 1:08:30 Leaving It Better If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 44s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Ep. 45: Truth Is a Dangerous Weapon: Adam & Tyler Hoover on Policing, PTSD, and Justice | Truth isn’t always comfortable and it’s rarely safe. In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, Kenny sits down with Adam and Tyler Hoover for a raw, unfiltered conversation about war, policing, trauma, and the cost of speaking out. Adam’s path took him from the U.S. Marine Corps into law enforcement, working everything from small-town policing to state-level interdiction units, building a career rooted in proactive enforcement and firsthand experience with how the system truly operates. Tyler began in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne, deploying to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom before transitioning into law enforcement, where he served in SWAT, Street Crimes, and as a Field Training Officer. As the founder of Anti-Hero Broadcast, he’s become one of the most controversial voices in the first responder space by openly challenging toxic leadership and performative politics. Together, they break down why confrontation is sometimes necessary, the toll bad leadership takes on law enforcement, and how war and policing permanently shape perspective. The conversation turns deeply personal as they share the story of their uncle’s murder and the long fight for justice. This isn’t a safe or polished conversation—it’s the truth, poured straight. Off duty. Off script. Beyond the barrel. Timestamps: 08:30 Career Paths 17:30 Toxic Agencies 27:30 Cold Case Murder 37:00 Family Impact 46:00 State Law Differences 55:30 Drug Interdiction 1:05:30 Rural Policing 1:15:30 Border & Crime 1:25:00 Final Thoughts If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 32m 49s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Ep 44: From Narc COP to Prison Number: What Policing Culture Doesn’t Warn About | Beyond the Barrel is where we pour truths straight, no chaser. In this episode, we sit down with David Hines, a former law enforcement officer whose career in a South Louisiana narcotics unit ended with a federal civil rights conviction and a prison sentence. What followed was the loss of his badge, his career, his identity and a reckoning that reshaped how he views leadership, ethics, and responsibility in policing. David doesn’t speak in excuses or deflection. He speaks in ownership. This conversation goes beyond headlines and courtrooms and into the real consequences of misconduct legal, professional, and deeply personal. We talk about the impact on family, the erosion of trust, and how culture, supervision, and decision-making can quietly push officers toward irreversible mistakes. This episode isn’t about tearing policing down. It’s about protecting it by confronting uncomfortable truths, emphasizing accountability, and challenging leaders to build cultures that prevent failure instead of explaining it away. If you’re an officer, supervisor, or leader who believes integrity matters and that hard conversations save careers this one’s for you. Off duty. Off script. And beyond the barrel. Timestamps: 11:30 – Law Enforcement Roots 24:00 – Early Patrol Years 37:45 – Career Progression 51:30 – Narcotics Unit 1:06:00 – Leadership & Culture 1:20:45 – Critical Incident 1:34:30 – Mental Impact 1:48:15 – Prison Reality 1:59:30 – Lessons Learned If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 09m 41s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() Ep. 43 : 4 Decades of Command and Growth in the Arkansas State Police | With more than four decades of service to the Arkansas State Police, Keith Eremea exemplifies leadership, experience, and service-driven command. Serving 43 years as a commissioned Trooper, he rose through nearly every rank—from Trooper to Captain—mentoring and supervising hundreds of Troopers statewide. His career spans patrol, highway interdiction, training, emergency response, and executive leadership. He commanded the largest troop in Arkansas, overseeing more than 100 personnel, reducing crashes and fatalities, expanding DWI enforcement, and coordinating major state and federal operations. As a leader in interdiction, he supervised teams responsible for seizing millions in narcotics and currency and dismantling major drug operations. A nationally recognized trainer, he helped introduce PIT training in Arkansas, modernized emergency vehicle operations, developed statewide curricula, and instructed thousands of officers nationwide. He also served as Canine Coordinator and played a key role in updating fitness standards and training systems. This episode explores leadership under pressure, lessons learned, and leaving a lasting legacy in law enforcement. Off duty. Off script. Beyond the barrel. Timestamps: 02:06 – Motivation mindset 04:04 – Rockefeller influence 06:15 – Interdiction bug 09:21 – Line-of-duty loss 12:17 – Fleeing felons 18:30 – Craft mastery 22:10 – PIT training 39:20 – Communication skills 52:01 – Interdiction dangers If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 46m 52s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![]() Ep 42: The Bond Between Handler and Dog, Chris and Tambo | K-9s don’t get a pension. They don’t get a retirement plan. They get us—or they get forgotten. In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we sit down with Chris Bingham—a law enforcement leader with over 20 years of service and a lifelong commitment to police K-9s. A graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, Chris has built and led K-9 programs nationwide—but his most powerful story is the bond with his retired partner, K-9 Tambo. Chris opens up about loyalty beyond the uniform, the responsibility handlers carry after retirement, and why advocating for working dogs through organizations like Project K9 Hero matters more than ever. This conversation goes beyond training and tactics—into leadership, sacrifice, fitness, fatherhood, and honoring those who served without a voice. Off duty. Off script. Beyond the Barrel. Project K-9 Hero 00:00 — K9 Resilience 01:30 — Career Transition 04:50 — Growing Up 07:40 — Fatherhood Impact 11:00 — Communication Matters 15:00 — Finding Direction 21:00 — Entering K9 28:20 — Mentorship Loss 36:40 — Handler Bond 47:05 — Tambo’s Story If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 29m 40s | ||||||
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