Beyond The Barrel Podcast
by Beyond The Barrel Podcast
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Ep 82: The Evolution of Law Enforcement: Leadership, Growth &…
Ep 82: The Evolution of Law Enforcement: Leadership, Growth &…
About this podcast
Welcome to Beyond the Barrel, where every episode takes you deeper into the lives of those who serve on the frontlines. Hosted by two dynamic leaders— Kenny, a nationally recognized K9 interdiction officer, and Attorney Mike, a U.S. Army veteran and seasoned Patrol Supervisor—this podcast is where stories of bravery, sacrifice, and humanity unfold. Go Beyond the Barrel with us to uncover the stories that truly define our Nation's finest.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the podcast, or any organizations, agencies, or entities affiliated with the host.
Episodes
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- Ep 82: The Evolution of Law Enforcement: Leadership, Growth & Purpose | Chad from The Blue & Beyond · 1 h 39 minWhat does it take to become a better leader, a stronger teammate, and a better version of yourself both on and off the job? In this episode of Beyond The Barrel, we sit down…
- Ep 81: Targeted for Doing His Job: The Mexican Commander Who Refused to Die · 1 h 41 minFormer Investigative Police Commander Roberto Ortiz spent his career going toward the danger others were trying to escape. From organized crime and homicide investigations to…
- Ep 80: Two States, Three K-9s, 17 Years Behind the Badge · 1 h 19 minThis week on Beyond the Barrel, we sit down with veteran K-9 handler and trainer Justin Featherly. Justin has spent 17 years in law enforcement, beginning his career with the…
- Ep 79: There Is No Courage Without Fear | Captain Sonny F. Garcia · 1 h 28 minAfter more than 30 years in law enforcement, retired Captain Sonny F. Garcia knows that some of the toughest battles an officer faces never happen on the street. Sonny’s career…
- Ep 78: CURRENT COP vs. FORMER COP: The War on Weed Are We Wrong? · 1 h 49 minWhat happens when an active interdiction officer sits down with a former Arizona State Trooper and interdiction officer who left law enforcement and entered the cannabis world?…
- Ep 77: The Pills Were Prescribed. The Damage Wasn’t · 1 h 45 minKeith Shibley spent more than two decades in law enforcement—working patrol, investigations, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, and responding to major critical incidents…
- Ep 76: Before They Lie. Before They Fight. Before They Run. | Sean Grogan · 52 minWhat can someone’s body tell you before they ever say a word? On this episode of Beyond The Barrel, we sit down with Sean Grogan—a former Special Investigations Detective…
- Ep 75: Ford's Theatre • Dealey Plaza • Butler, PA: The Price Of Protecting A President · 1 h 30 minNearly 23 years as a U.S. Secret Service Special Agent. Fifteen years in special operations. Four presidential administrations. Missions across the world where failure simply…
- Ep 74: The Dark Side of Vice: Sex, Prostitution & Hunting Predators · 1 h 50 minRetired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant Jenn Benjamins joins Beyond the Barrel to share the incredible experiences that shaped her 22-year law enforcement…
- Ep 73: The Reality of Being a K9 Handler, Cop & Single Mom · 1 h 24 minThe Badge Doesn’t Make You Bulletproof In this episode of Beyond The Barrel, we sit down with Robyn a Maine police officer, K9 handler, single mom, and someone who refuses to…
- Ep 72: Fitness, Immigration & COVID: The Conversations We’re Not Supposed to Have · 2 h 3 minScott Howell, host of the Iron Sights Podcast and CEO of Red Dot Fitness, joins Beyond the Barrel for a conversation that goes far beyond the gym. With more than 25 years in the…
- Ep 71: Residual Trauma: What First Responders Carry Home · 55 minNot every wound is visible. This episode of Beyond the Barrel features retired police sergeant and former U.S. Air Force Captain Michael Sugrue, whose career placed him on the…
- Ep 70: How 9/11 Created One of America's Top K-9 Trainers · 1 h 36 minWhat does it take to build one of the best K-9 teams in law enforcement? In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we sit down with Steven Antommarchi—veteran police K-9 handler…
- Ep 69: A Legendary Cop Opens Up About Addiction, PTSD, and Redemption · 1 h 51 minWhat happens when the toughest battle isn’t on the street but inside your own mind? In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we sit down with retired Sgt. John Kelly, national…
- Ep 68: From Outcast to Outstanding: Finding the Right Badge · 1 h 6 minSome careers aren’t transformed by changing what you do they’re transformed by changing where you do it. This episode follows a narcotics K-9 handler whose career began at just…
- Ep 67: Hunting Human Predators: Inside the Fight to Rescue Missing Children · 1 h 24 minHuman trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the world—and it’s happening far closer to home than most people realize. In this episode of Beyond the…
- Ep 66: The Music That Follows the War Home with Mike Sandilla · 59 minOn this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we sit down with Mike Sandilla—Nashville-based alternative rock artist and U.S. Army Green Beret veteran whose music is rooted in truth…
- Ep 65: Officer Down - The Gunfight That Changed Everything · 1 h 30 minAfter more than 22 years with the Las Cruces Police Department, Adrian De La Garza has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and service. Beginning his law…
- Ep 64: The Truth About Police Recruiting & Officer Resilience | Anthony Shefferly Returns · 1 h 10 minFan-favorite guest Anthony Shefferly is back on Beyond the Barrel for a conversation that every current and aspiring law enforcement officer needs to hear. In this episode, we…
- Ep 63: From Trauma to Purpose: The American Hero Hunt Story · 1 h 42 minBeyond the Barrel is where we pour truths—straight, no chaser. In this powerful episode, we sit down with men connected by service, sacrifice, and a mission bigger than…
