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
163 episodes
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
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, including leading Operation Outsource - the largest tele-fraud case...
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Season 3
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Episode 135
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1:43:09
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 was wrought with danger, but the stakes and rewards wer...
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Season 3
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Episode 134
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1:57:44
David Jones (USN, City of Tucson Communications Retired, UofA Police Aid, TSA screener, USBP Communications, Pima County Forensic Tech)
This young man is a jack of all trades...He was on episode 124 with his wife, Orchid, but needed to come back and go into more detail about his life and professional experiences.I am honored to have him, glad he agreed to come back,...
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Season 3
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Episode 133
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2:36:26
Paul Dietzel is back! All new stories (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy)
As a former guest, and one of the biggest fans of the show, Paul contacts me regularly to tell me his thoughts on the most recent episode. Each new episode brings back fond memories for him and he's told me he would be willing to fill in "in a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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2:12:58
Bill Phillips (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant)
Bill began his public service in the United States Marine Corps. Then spent time getting his degree and learning/ practicing Judo before starting his career with Pima County. Patrol, SWAT, School Resource, and leadership. Bill's ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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1:56:18
Wes Helvig (Retired Oro Valley Police Department Detective, Current Golder Ranch Fire Inspector/ Arson Investigator)
Wes began his public service working a hot shot crew during fire season when he graduated high school. Eventually, once he was old enough, he applied and was hired as a reserve for the Oro Valley Police Department. His career took off from ther...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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2:28:48
