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
099 Morgan Wright of The Game Of Crimes Podcast And America's Most Wanted!
On today’s show, we have Morgan Wright. Morgan is currently the co-host/co-producer of the Game of Crimes podcast with Steve Murphy of Narcos fame.
Previously Morgan was a Senior Adviso…
098 How To Spot A Liar! Non-Verbal Communication Expert Sean Grogan Tells Us How!
On today’s show, we have author, non-verbal communications expert, and former Police Officer Sean Grogan!
Sean Grogan is a former special investigations detective that spent his career w…
097 Following A Higher Calling, Police Officer And Author David Viergutz And Policing In Texas
On today's show, we travel to Texas to speak with author, podcaster, and Police Officer David Viergutz!
David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, an 8-year law enforcement veteran, the …
096 SPF Launchpad and Powerhouse Indie Authors Jodi Burnett, Cecelia Mecca, and James Blatch Share Secrets Of Success And Have Some Fun!
Four time zones, two counties, and an ocean can't separate these heavy hitters in publishing! This is why I still do the podcast! It is so much fun being with all of you and I want to s…
095 Lessons In leadership And Writing With City of Spokane Police Captain Frank Zafiro
My guest on today’s show is best-selling author and retired Police Captain Frank Zafiro!
During his law enforcement career, Zafiro worked as a patrol officer, corporal, and detective bef…
94 Detective Lieutenant Richard Rybicki Takes Us Into The Real Chicago P.D.
Today's show takes us into the "real" Chicago P.D. with retired Detective Lieutenant Richard Rybicki!
The good lieutenant served for over 29 years on the Chicago Police Department where …
093 From L.A. County Sheriff's to Hawaii Five-O, Bestselling Author And Detective David Putnam Has Been There And Done That!
My guest on today’s show is best-selling author, and retired Detective David Putnam!
During his law enforcement career, “Deputy Dave” Putnam worked primarily in California on teams for P…
092 New York Times and U.S.A. Today Best-Selling Author Eva Lesko Natiello Gives Us A Masterclass In Book Marketing
My guest on today’s show is New York Times and U.S.A. Today best-selling author, speaker, and consultant, Eva Lesko Natiello!
Eva, a former VP of Global Communications for Estee Lauder I…
091 Retired Police Sergeant And P.I. George Cramer Is Proving That It's Never Too Late To Start Your Author Career!
My guest on today’s show is George Cramer, an enrolled descendant of the Karuk Tribe of California.
George began his forty-year investigative career in law enforcement and then moved in…
090 The Biggest And Best Indie Author Conference, 20 Books Vegas With Conference Director Craig Martelle
My guest on today’s show is best-selling author and coordinator of the world’s biggest and best indie author conference, 20 Books Vegas, Craig Martelle
Craig is a fountain of knowledge …
089 CSI: Philadelphia With Crime Scene Investigator Donna Jaconi
My guest on the show today is Author and Crime Scene Investigator, Donna Jaconi.
Officer Jaconi had a distinguished career for 29 years with the City of Philadelphia Police Department.…
088 Gary Edgington Takes Us On A Journey From Tragedy To Triumph!
My guest today is Gary Edgington. I wanted to give a special thank you to Gary who shared the story of his own father who was a police officer, being murdered in the line of duty on thi…
087 Best Selling Author and Master Storyteller Matthew Dicks
My guest on the show today is international best-selling author Matthew Dicks.
Matthew has won numerous literary awards and has had his books translated in over 25 countries worldwide. …
086 Weaving K-9s Into Your Stories With Best Selling Authors Jodi Burnett And Kathleen Donnelly
Today’s show is going to the dogs! My guests on the show today are award-winning best-selling authors who weave K-9s into their stories, Jodi Burnett and Kathleen Donnelly.
Award-winning…
085 Author And NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari Gives Us A Sneak Peek Into The Life Of A NYPD Detective (Part Two)
Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Author and NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari!
Author Vic Ferrari is a retired New York City Police Department detective with the hamstrings …
084 Author And NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari Gives Us A Sneak Peek Into The Life Of A NYPD Detective (Part One)
Welcome to episode one of my special two-part interviews with author and Det. Vic Ferrari of the New York Police Department.
Author Vic Ferrari is a retired New York City Police Depart…
083 Solving Author Problems, Creator And CEO Of BookFunnel, Damon Courtney
On today’s show, I will interview Damon Courtney, the creator, and CEO of BookFunnel.
BookFunnel is an ebook and audiobook delivery service for authors and publishers. As a lifelong soft…
082 New York Times Best Selling, Edgar Award Winning Author, And Judge, David Ellis
On today’s show, I will interview the Honorable David Ellis.
Judge Ellis is the Edgar-winning bestseller of ten novels of suspense, as well as eight bestsellers co-authored with James P…
081 Author, Podcast Host, And N.C.I.S. Special Agent John Stamp
On today’s show, I will interview John Stamp.
John started his law enforcement career as a police officer and detective in Charleston, South Carolina. John moved on to federal law enfor…
080 Investigating Murder and Terrorism With New Scotland Yard's Detective Inspector Steven Keogh
On today’s show, we are traveling across the pond to England. I will chat with the author of Murder Investigation Team: How Killers Are Really Caught, retired Detective Inspector Steven…