Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 260
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
079 British Police Sergeant Ralph Kern Interviews American Law Enforcement Officers Adam Richardson And Patrick O'Donnell
Today we have a very special episode for all of you. British Police Sergeant Ralph Kern Interviews American Law Enforcement Officers Adam Richardson And Patrick O'Donnell!
As mentioned, …
078 "The" Narcos, D.E.A. Agents Steve Murphy And Javier Peña And Taking Down Pablo Escobar (Part Two)
Welcome back to part two of my interview with “The” Narcos who helped bring down Pablo Escobar! Retired D.E.A. Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña.
Javier Peña and Steve Murphy are form…
077 "The" Narcos, D.E.A. Agents Steve Murphy And Javier Peña And Taking Down Pablo Escobar (Part One)
Today I’m very excited to bring you episode one of two with “The” Narcos who helped bring down Pablo Escobar! Retired D.E.A. Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña.
Javier Peña and Steve M…
076 USA Today Bestselling Indie Author Dan Petrosini “The price of discipline is always less than the cost of regret.”
On today’s show, we will travel to sunny Florida to chat with the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Dan Petrosini!
A fan of books and films that have twists and are difficult to p…
075 Bryan Cohen On TikTok, Being A Business Owner And Successful Kickstarter Campaigns
I’m happy to have returning guest Bryan Cohen on today's show.
Bryan is the creator of Author Ad School, the founder of author copywriting agency Best Page Forward, and the MC of Self P…
074 Police Psychologists Heather Kersten And Emily Jirikowic Talk First Responder Mental Health
On today’s show, I’m so happy to have Dr. Heather Kersten and Dr. Emily Jirikowic who are co-founders of First Responder's PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES.
The good doctors who are most commonly…
073 F.B.I. Special Agent Jerri Williams Takes Us On A Guided Tour Of Thrillerfest, Her Podcasting And Author Career
On today’s show, I’m honored to bring back Retired F.B.I Special Agent Jerri Williams!
Jerri was my guest way back on April 11, 2021, episode #11, which is still one of the most popula…
072 Motorcycle Medic Gavy Friedson Is Saving Lives With The United Hatzalah Israel
On today’s show, I will interview Gavy Friedson. Gavy is a Global Ambassador to United Hatzalah Israel. These motorcycle ambulances can reach people in need in 90 seconds to 3 minutes.
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071 Ric Prado, Black Ops: The Life Of A CIA Shadow Warrior (Part Two)
Welcome back to part two of my interview with former Operations Officer of the CIA, Ric Prado!
My guest on the show today is New York Times Bestselling Author and retired Operations Offi…
070 Ric Prado, Black Ops: The Life Of A CIA Shadow Warrior (Part One)
My guest on today’s show was so interesting, his life story couldn’t fit in just one episode! So, look for episode two of this interview to go live on June 12, 2022.
My guest on the sho…
069 Kickstarting His Authorpreneur Career, Paddy Finn Is Always Up For An Adventure,
Cops and Writers are taking you across the pond to the Emerald Isle with Paddy Finn!
Have you ever considered selling all your worldly possessions and embarking on a six-month trip acros…
068 Cold War Military Aviation Thriller Author And Co-Host Of The Popular SPF Podcast James Blatch
On today’s show, it is my pleasure to be joined once again by the writer of Cold War military aviation thrillers, The Final Flight and Dark Flight, James Blatch!
Many of you know James …
067 Mark Rhyner M.D. On Treating First Responders, Preventative Medicine, Death, And Being Your Own Healthcare Advocate
Is there a doctor in the house? There is today on the Cops and Writers Podcast. It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Mark Rhyner.
Dr. Rhyner earned his degree in medicine from the Medic…
066 Ryburn Dobbs Uncovers The Fascinating World Of Forensic Anthropology
For today’s episode, I will be chatting with Ryburn Dobbs.
Ryburn taught biological anthropology and forensic anthropology at several colleges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and …
065 The Incredible Success Story Of 20booksto50K® And LMBPN With Michael Anderle And Craig Martelle
In today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I interview Michael Anderle and Craig Martelle.
Michael Anderle started releasing books in November of 2015. Three in November, one i…
064 Danger Close With Best Selling Author And Navy SEAL Jack Carr
I have a special treat for you guys today! It was my honor and privilege to interview New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and former Navy Seal Jack Carr.
Jack Carr led special…
063 California Game Warden Lieutenant John Nores: Warrior For The Thin Green Line
I have a treat for you guys today!
It was my privilege to interview the author of; Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens Are Reclaiming America's Wildlands From The Drug Carte…
062 Follow Your Dreams With Los Angles County Sheriff's Sergeant Cliff Yates
Today we are traveling to sunny Florida where I speak with Author, Actor, Stand-Up Comic, and (retired) Los Angles Country Sheriff Sergeant Cliff Yates.
Cliff Yates spent 35 years as a p…
061 My Favorite Irish Crime Fighter And Author Marie O'Halloran Of The An Garda Síochána
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! As I record this interview it’s only a couple of days away, so to honor this day we are going to travel across the pond to the Emerald Isle to chat wit…
060 Nathan Van Coops Shares Timeless Author Tips And His Choice To Stay A Part Time Author
In Today’s episode, we travel to St. Petersburg Florida to chat with Author Nathan Van Coops.
Nathan Van Coops lives in St. Petersburg, Florida on a diet comprised mainly of tacos. When …