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
059 Never Second Guessing Herself, Prolific Author And Forensic Psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland Keeps Pushing Forward!
Dr. Katherine Ramsland has never second-guessed her career decisions. It's a good thing because they have been some of the best decisions she has ever made.
Dr. Katherine Ramsland teac…
058 Actor, Producer, Stuntman, Audiobook And Voice Over Narrator, Ryan Burke Takes Us Into The Recording Booth And On Set To Give Us A Behind The Scenes Peek Into The World Of Entertainment
Today’s episode takes us to sunny California where I chat with a man of many talents, Ryan Burke.
Does Ryan's voice sound familiar to you? It should, he is the voice of the introduction …
057 New York Times And International Bestselling Author J.D. Barker Sheds Light On His Overnight Success That Was Over Twenty Years In The Making
Today’s episode takes us to coastal New Hampshire where I chat with bestselling author, J.D. Barker.
J.D. Barker is the New York Times and international best-selling author of numerous …
056 Policing In The U.K. With West Midlands Police Sergeant And Author Ralph Kern
Today’s episode takes us over the pond to England where I chat with West Midlands Police Sergeant and author, Ralph Kern.
Ralph Kern is a sergeant in the UK’s West Midlands Police. He h…
055 Indie Author Tom Turner Shows Us It's Never Too Late In Life To Find Success Writing Murder Mysteries And Thrillers
Today’s episode takes us to sunny Florida where I chat with mystery, thriller, crime writer, and my friend, Tom Turner.
A native New Englander, Tom Turner dropped out of college and ran…
054 United States Army Col. Christopher Costa (Ret.) "The Deed Is All, Not The Glory"
Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism on the National Security Council (NSC), Counterterrorism, U.S. hostage recovery activities, special operation…
053 Police Chaplain George Papachristou Gives Us Valuable Insights Into The World Of Police Chaplain
This episode is near and dear to my heart. I have witnessed George in action and the compassion and healing that he provides to members of law enforcement and their families.
Who takes c…
052 Best Selling Indie Author Zach Bohannon And His Journey From Writing Songs To Writing Books
Have you ever dreamed of quitting your day job and making a good living from your book business? I know what you are thinking. Didn’t he start out his last podcast with this question? Y…
051 Dr. Cecelia Mecca Takes A Leap Of Faith Leaving Her Job As An Educator And Becoming A Best Selling Indie Author
Have you ever dreamed of quitting your day job and making a good living from your book business? My guest today did just that!
Best Selling Author Dr. Cecelia Mecca had a good paying jo…
050 The Year In Review Show With Patrick O'Donnell
Today’s show takes us to Waukesha Wisconsin, which is about 30 miles west of Milwaukee.
Why, because that is where I live. Today’s show is going to be a special Year In Review Cops and W…
049 Derek Pacifico, Big City Homicide Detective To High School Teacher, And Everything In-Between.
Today’s show takes us to Knoxville Tennessee where I chat with Derek Pacifico.
Derek started his 24-year career in law enforcement with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department whe…
048 The Random Show With Adam Richardson
For today’s show I bring back Adam Richardson from the Writers Detective Bureau Podcast and The Writers Detective School.
Adam Richardson spent 17 of his 25-plus year law enforcement ca…
047 Successful Book Launch Tips and Tricks With Courtney Kenney
Fear, anxiety, terror, relief, joy, and more fear, are just some of the emotions that a book launch can bring out in authors, especially new authors.
My guest on today's show Courtney K…
046 Mike Roche (The Swiss Army Knife of Law Enforcement) Discusses His Career With The U.S. Secret Service, ATF, And Local Police Work
My guest today is a Swiss Army Knife of law enforcement experience.
Mike Roche has over four decades of experience starting as a street cop, detective, and special agent for the ATF and…
045 Want To Make Six Figure's A Year As A Self-Published Author? Best Selling Author Jodi Burnett Show's Us How It's Done!
How would you like to have a six-figure author career in a little over two years?
In today’s episode, I chat with best-selling indie superstar author Jodi Burnett, and we discuss how sh…
044 KGB Secret Agent Jack Barsky, Spying In America During The Cold War (Part Two)
Welcome back for episode two of KGB Secret Agent Jack Barsky, spying in America during The Cold War! Check out episode 43 of the Cops and Writers Podcast with Jack Barsky (Part One)
J…
043 KGB Secret Agent Jack Barsky, Spying In America During The Cold War (Part One)
I have a treat for you guys today! On today’s show, we have former KGB Agent Jack Barsky. This is part one of a two-part episode; part two will air on December 5, 2021.
Jack was a KGB a…
042 International Bestselling Author And Former N.S.A. And C.I.A. Intelligence Officer Alma Katsu
On today’s show, we have international best-selling author and retired N.S.A. and C.I.A. Intelligence Officer Alma Katsu.
Alma is an internationally award-winning novelist best known fo…
041 Best Selling Author And Entrepreneur Dave Chesson On Keyword Utilization, How To Sell More Books And Atticus!
On today’s show, we have Serial Entrepreneur Dave Chesson returning to the Cops and Writers studio!
Dave was my guest back in April on show number 13. Dave is the owner or co-owner of s…
040 Pulitzer Prize Nominated Best Selling Author Anne Schwartz Exposes Us To a Real Life Monster As She Tells Us The True Story Of Serial Killer, Jeffrey Dahmer
Contest announcement!!
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