March gives Chirs and Shaun an excuse to take pride in a couple of legendary ethnic icons—Casimir Pulaski and Saint Patrick. They swap stories about their Polish and Irish roots, the odd traditions that come with them, and the Americanized versions they grew up with. Meanwhile, Scott realizes Norway didn’t…
Since the era of deinstitutionalization, police officers have increasingly been tasked with managing the most volatile and unpredictable individuals—often with limited support and few good options. While de-escalation training has become standard, its application has at times been distorted—prioritizing the appearance of restraint over the reality of officer safety. Now,…
A veteran Los Angeles cop takes the concept of “light duty” to new heights—literally—after getting busted for felony workers’ comp fraud when proof surfaces of him skydiving while supposedly too injured to work. Meanwhile, the guys revisit a strange 2024 fraternity "hazing" incident at the University of Iowa, proving once…
The guys do absolutely nothing to shorten their stay in purgatory, despite their half-baked plans for Lenten sacrifice and redemption.
Scott’s algorithms deliver hard truths to some Big Easy cops, alongside a cautiously optimistic—and heavily conditional—report on 2025 law enforcement deaths.
Scott’s algorithms deliver hard truths to some Big Easy cops, alongside a cautiously optimistic—and heavily conditional—report on 2025 law enforcement deaths.
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 at clearing the air around their reputations—producing more smoke than answers.
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 shiny new tech that helped bag Maduro. Pierce County (WA) Sheriff Keith Swank’s recent comments: https://youtube.com/shorts/c39of6HhsNI?si=FCnsht1_o9bO3NIs
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 listeners, we advise you to duck and cover.
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-shamed, and police tactics on video that probably should’ve stayed off camera. Turkish Star Wars: https://youtu.be/SB8TRPjy-ZI?si=-Y7S96J2_C0dNzR6
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 enforcement in 2026. https://www.policinginstitute.org/infocus/six-trends-to-watch-in-american-policing-in-2026/
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 from their questionable leadership. Season’s greetings. Accountability not included. 🎄
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 technology is transforming the way they fight crime. From smarter tools to better outcomes, Bob explains why embracing innovation isn’t optional—it’s essential.
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: the self-appointed monarch of society’s misfits, bestowing gifts upon his ragtag kingdom with questionable grace and undeniable receipts.…
We dive into the wildly ironic saga of a former New Jersey cop who's suing her department for sexual harassment - while simultaneously pleading guilty to a grab-bag of violent, domestic related crimes. It's messy, it's absurd, and it's one of those stories where every new detail makes you rub…
summary In this conversation, the hosts reflect on the recent losses of notable figures, discuss the current state of law enforcement, and emphasize the importance of humor in coping with the challenges faced by police officers. They share amusing anecdotes, including a hot dog spill incident and a giraffe accident,…
A massive corndog recall rocks Scott to the core, and we discuss what's behind the battered betrayal. Then we tip toe into terrifying territory. The US is inching ever closer to civil war, and no, this isn't just social media drama-it's actual experts considering its potential. And finally, we head…
Link to full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silence-is-deafening/id1538638452?i=1000625592635 After nearly a decade of activism and civil unrest ignited by the often false narratives perpetuated by the corporate media and certain activist groups, we discuss why a recent, fact-based and particularly disturbing police misconduct incident in Mississippi has not garnered the same attention and…
