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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 162 minutes
- Episodes
- 202
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Mike Cardwell Retired San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputy Chief)
My guest this week was introduced to me by Bill Hanson! Mike and I texted a few times and made plans for him to join The Squad!
He spent 32 years with San Bernardino County, rising throu…
Terry Johnson PT 2 (Retired AZ Dept. of Public Safety, AZ Fallen Hero Memorial Riders)
As promised, Terry is back! There's just no way to get all the stories from a 35 year career captured in just one episode!!! He returned will all new stories I can't wait for you all to…
Sean Stewart (US Navy, AZ Dept. of Corrections, Retired Pima County Corrections Captain)
I'm so glad I was able to have Sean on the show. His upbringing and pathway to this branch of Law Enforcement has to be one of the most unique yet! He served several years in the Navy b…
Terry Johnson (Retired AZ Department of Public Safety/ Highway Patrol)
I enjoyed getting to know Terry. He spent more than 30 years with AZ DPS. When he retired, he had been an investigator for over 20 of those 30+ years. His encyclopedic knowledge of hist…
Paul Dietzel (Retired Pima County Sheriff Detective)
He almost doesn't need an introduction anymore around here, but I'm pleased he was willing to come back and hang out. All new stories, fresh pours of bourbon and a good time.
Give him th…
Bill Hanson (Retired Tucson Police Homicide Detective, Advanced Police Concepts and Az Homicide Investigators Instructor)
Bill Hanson has always been so generous with his time and his stories. The guy experienced more than many of us, spending a bulk of his career in the Homicide Unit, being featured on Fi…
Dan Webb (AZ Dept. of Corrections, Mohave County, Tolleson PD, Wickenburg PD, Retired AZ Sgt. Liquor Control)
Dan's father was a Phoenix Police Officer back in the 80's which was Dan's introduction to that life. As a young man, he had the same start in law enforcement that many of us have, Corr…
Jessica Stoneham Returns (Retired Tucson Police Officer and Tactical Flight Observer)
When Jessica came over for her first interview we just knew she had to come back, we had more to talk about!
I'm so glad she made it. She brought her friend with her and we all had a gre…
Shawn Degan (Retired Pima County Detective, Search and Rescue and Retired US Navy )
Shawn grew up right here in the "Old Pueblo" and attended Salpoint HS before heading to the University of Arizona. He decided to enlist in the full-time Navy and, after his "sentence" a…
Steve Gardner (Retired Pima County Burglary Task Force Sergeant, Retired Pima County Public Defender Investigator)
Steve grew up as a Military Brat, but settled one the Aurora/ Denver area of Colorado as a young man. He suffered some pretty tragic family circumstances which led to him joining the US…
Dan Barry (Retired Tucson Police Internet Crimes against Children Detective)
When Dan cam over in May, we knew he'd need to come back to wrap up his career. We also took a deep dive into EMDR therapy, which Dan said literally saved his life.
I feel I enjoyed thi…
Most Popular from Year 2! Mike Thrall (Retired Tucson Police Officer)
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 …
Bobby Cox Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff Homicide Detective, County Constable)
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 m…
Greg Roland rides again! (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Department Sergeant)
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 kn…
Robert Cox (Retired Pima County Homicide Detective, Pima County Constable Retired)
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... Bein…
Gary Schad (Retired Tucson Police K9 handler, Owner of Schad Electric)
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 t…
Alonzo "Al" Bacon (Current Burlington Railroad Special Agent, Retired Chandler, Az police officer, K9 handler, Pima County Sheriff)
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 Depar…
Terry Staten (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant)
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 …
Kristofer Healey (Former DHS and ICE Agent)
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, includin…
Jay Dobyns (Retired ATF Agent)
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 w…