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.
Episodes
169 episodes
Matt Ford (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy Detective)
Matt was referred to me by a friend, but I'm also acquaintances with him on social media! So when I saw that he retired, I had to reach out to see if he'd be willing to join one of the coolest squads of people I know.He agreed, we hung ...
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Season 4
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Episode 160
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3:55:28
Terry Staten (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sgt)
I couldn't believe that when I looked back, Terry had been on the show in July 2024!!! Time flies! But he promised he would come back with more stories, he returned with more whiskey, and we had a good time just hanging out and slanging out new...
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Season 4
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Episode 159
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1:59:51
Jen Brotherton (Number three most popular episode of all time, Retired Tucson Police Lt)
As the holidays get closer, I'm able to look back over the last three years and just appreciate all the great people I know. Jen is one of them! Her episode has 668 downloads to date.That makes me so happy for her and happy for the show...
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Season 4
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Episode 158
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3:45:47
Return of Jon Woglemuth "The Detective Days" (Retired Tucson Police Detective)
Don't sleep on this one! As promised, the much acclaimed Jon Woglemuth is back! There is whiskey, cop tales and shenanigans all in this episode!I'm so grateful he was able to come back so quickly so we could put a nice little bow on his...
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Season 4
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Episode 157
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2:27:45
Jon Wolgemuth (Retired Tucson Police Detective)
Just shy of 21 years of honorable service to the "Old Pueblo."A University of Arizona grad and O/Malley's bartender- turned police officer apparently isn't as random as I suspected. Jon rattled off about 6 names of other folks who took ...
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Season 4
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Episode 156
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2:13:52
Joe Denman (Maricopa County Jail, Apache Junction Police, SWAT, AZ Autotheft Task Force)
Joe reached out through LinkedIn, we met at the door when he arrived, and then proceeded to put down 3 hours of war stories!!! That is THE beauty of Choir Practice, but also the beauty of this profession! Similar shared experiences create an at...
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Season 4
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Episode 155
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2:59:37
Darren Burch (Retired Phoenix Police Sergeant, Author of Twisted but True Book Series)
Darren is another guest recommended to me by Bill Hanson, thanks Bill! Almost 30 years with Phoenix PD, 4 years in the United States Army prior to that! A life of service, a unique story on how he realized he wanted to spend his li...
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Season 4
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Episode 154
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3:25:21
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 through the ranks, and had plenty of super cool experien...
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Season 4
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Episode 153
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3:17:24
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 hear.We also chatted more about the Arizona Fallen...
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Season 4
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Episode 152
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2:14:47
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 before being hired and working for the AZ Dept. of Correctio...
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Season 3
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Episode 151
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3:03:49
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 historical events in AZ over the years was both impressive and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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2:55:33
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 that warm welcome and turn it up!!!
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Season 3
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Episode 149
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2:25:05
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 First 48, and now teaching future investigators to be their b...
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Season 3
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Episode 148
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1:11:49
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, Corrections.He kept applying and was picked up by Mohav...
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Season 3
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Episode 147
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2:39:21
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 great time, some really good laughs and I know you all...
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Season 3
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Episode 146
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1:34:14
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" as he mistakenly said, he decided to join the Pima County Sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 145
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2:44:27
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 Marine Corps out of High School, around the tail end of th...
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Season 3
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Episode 144
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3:34:59
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 this episode more than his first and the message ...
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Season 3
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Episode 143
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2:26:10
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 was so generous with his time and authentic in his sharing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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3:16:48
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 141
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2:13:31
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 know he had many more up his sleeve and needed to return and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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2:39:00
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... Being drafted by the Army during the Vietnam War helped boost h...
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Season 3
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Episode 139
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3:51:57
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 that's 3 generations who have served the City of Tucson....
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Season 3
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Episode 138
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2:44:39
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 Department, he worked both Rincon and San Xavier Distric...
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Season 3
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Episode 137
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4:14:23
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 of Corrections, working in Florence and Tucson. He tested f...
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Season 3
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Episode 136
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3:02:25
