Episodes

Lent Intentions, Purgatory Extensions
Feb. 20, 2026

Lent Intentions, Purgatory Extensions

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! The guys do absolutely nothing to shorten their stay in purgatory, despite their half-baked plans for Lenten sacrifice and redemption. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerh…
Standing Up to Blue State Hate
Feb. 13, 2026

Standing Up to Blue State Hate

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! A promising trend is emerging as local law enforcement leaders publicly push back against the anti-law enforcement legislation, tactics, and ideologies championed by man...
Good News, With an Asterisk
Feb. 6, 2026

Good News, With an Asterisk

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott’s algorithms deliver hard truths to some Big Easy cops, alongside a cautiously optimistic—and heavily conditional—report on 2025 law enforcement deaths. Email: 3co...
Some Questionable Attempts to Clear the Air
Jan. 30, 2026

Some Questionable Attempts to Clear the Air

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott self-medicates his cough with a treatment that would absolutely not pass the FDA, while we discuss two ex-cops involved in high-profile incidents who take a crack ...
Conquest, Courage and Crying in the PNW
Jan. 23, 2026

Conquest, Courage and Crying in the PNW

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Shaun botches fashion advice while the Pacific Northwest somehow links Lewis & Clark, a brave sheriff, and a weepy police chief. Chris, meanwhile, is smitten with the sh...
Land of 10,000 Lunatics
Jan. 16, 2026

Land of 10,000 Lunatics

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris ignites the fuse on another tour of political incompetence in Minneapolis and greater Minnesota—the blast radius is… extensive. To our beloved North Star State lis...
New Year, Same Chaos
Jan. 9, 2026

New Year, Same Chaos

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! All three hosts are back to kick off 2026 with Chris surviving an economy cruise, Shaun discovering Turkish Star Wars (yes, really), Scott’s dogs getting publicly fat-sh...
Growth, Reach, and the Road to 2026
Jan. 2, 2026

Growth, Reach, and the Road to 2026

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! From five years of global download data to a major surge in 2025, we look at how the show has grown—and what the National Policing Institute says is coming for law enfor...
A Prayer for the Lying
Dec. 26, 2025

A Prayer for the Lying

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this Christmas-week episode, we cover lying and prayer. Menards’ deceptive rebate game, and two different police chiefs manipulating data and scripture to distract fr...
Fighting Crime in the Tech Era with Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson
Dec. 19, 2025

Fighting Crime in the Tech Era with Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Special guest Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson of the Oak Brook, Illinois Police Department returns to the show to break down how his agency’s commitment to cutting-edge ...
These Three Kings
Dec. 12, 2025

These Three Kings

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! It’s Advent—the season of the one true King—yet somehow we end up with a judge who worshipped the King of Rock ’n’ Roll so hard it ruined him. And then there’s Scott: th...
Theres a Lotta Love in Jersey
Dec. 5, 2025

Theres a Lotta Love in Jersey

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In this episode, we break down the saga of the ex–Jersey cop who went from accusing her department of harassment to committing several, violent domestic related crimes. ...
Thank You for Your Service, Too
Nov. 21, 2025

Thank You for Your Service, Too

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris and Shaun explore the similarities and differences between serving as a military veteran and a veteran of police work. They discuss how society perceives both prof...
Let's Not Try That Again
Nov. 14, 2025

Let's Not Try That Again

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In this episode, we revisit some truly bold decision-making: • New York City decides Communism needed another chance through better marketing. • A courtroom virtual cameo featuring… no pants. • And a police pursuit where the getaway car (and d…
The Curious Case of Billy Carlson
Nov. 7, 2025

The Curious Case of Billy Carlson

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week, Chris and Scott welcome longtime colleague and retired cop, Billy “Norm” Carlson and also introduce the show’s new Social Media Coordinator, Karah Sherwin! Billy reveals the details behind his one-of-a-kind law enforcement retiremen…
You Can't Do That on Body Worn Camera
Oct. 31, 2025

You Can't Do That on Body Worn Camera

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris celebrates his Polish pride amid Poland’s shifting political landscape. We dig into the Phoenix Police Department’s controversial adoption of AI to monitor officer...
Respect, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll with Tegan Broadwater
Oct. 24, 2025

Respect, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll with Tegan Broadwater

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Tegan Broadwater shares his journey from musician to undercover officer, revealing the risks, humor, and emotional toll of living a double life. He discusses earning tru...
This Wasn’t in the Brochure
Oct. 17, 2025

This Wasn’t in the Brochure

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott hits Tempe for a ride-along with a good friend, a dive into the unknown and awkward truths of prostate cancer awareness and detection, and we finish at the interse...
American Democrat Idol
Oct. 10, 2025

American Democrat Idol

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In this episode, we unravel the bizarre story of a fake school superintendent making waves in Des Moines—and the surprising lack of vetting behind it. Meanwhile, the Chi...
A Splintered Snack and Nation
Oct. 3, 2025

A Splintered Snack and Nation

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! First up: A massive corndog recall rocks Scott to the core, and we discuss what’s behind the battered betrayal. Then we tiptoe into terrifying territory: The US is inchi...
Off the Beaten Highway with Retired Oregon State Trooper Jeff Leighty
Sept. 26, 2025

Off the Beaten Highway with Retired Oregon State Trooper Jeff Leighty

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! We're joined by a listener and retired Oregon State Trooper, Jeff Leighty, to discuss his life and work as both a Coast Guardsman and a Cop in rural Oregon. Throughout h...
Checkpoint Charlie
Sept. 19, 2025

Checkpoint Charlie

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott and Shaun discuss some of the issues surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk and what it may mean for all Americans. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www...
Operation Midway Blitz
Sept. 12, 2025

Operation Midway Blitz

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! The guys discuss the continuation of the federal government's immigration enforcement campaign, this time in the city of Chicago with Operation Midway Blitz . Email: 3co...
Doubling Down on Stupid
Sept. 5, 2025

Doubling Down on Stupid

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week’s episode dives into the strange, the surreal, and the headlines you didn’t know you needed. We start with a Reader’s Digest sighting in the least likely of pl...