Best Hope Beyond the Badge Podcasts (2025)

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Jim Ward - LEO (Ret.) 1:13:35

4d ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Jimmy Ward joins us to talk about his career in law enforcement, and what he's doing now to help his fellow LEO's and first responders. Jimmy is a former Senior Trooper with the Maryland State Police, where he served for over 15 years—more than 90% of that time focused on narcotics enforcement. His work placed him on the front lines of complex inve…

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428: The Devil on Trial 1:11:13

2h ago1:11:13

1:11:13

When Debbie Glatzel moves into her new home in the early 1980s, a demonic spirit haunting the home ALLEGEDLY takes over her younger brother David. Right on cue, grifters Ed and Lorraine Warren... er, we mean "paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine..." show up to investigate. But the various accounts of possession lead to murder, making people wonder - …

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Kelly Swingler – Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honour 1:29:08

17h ago1:29:08

1:29:08

What if burnout wasn’t a personal failure, but a sign that something bigger at the system level needs to change? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O’Sullivan sits down with Kelly Swingler, the renowned “burnoutologist” and founder of the Burnout Academy, to uncover the truth behind today’s burnout epidemic. With candour and compas…

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West Memphis 3 Update: With Gillian, Damien Echols, Lorri Davis, and "Truth And Justice" Podcast 40:46

1d ago40:46

40:46

Hey Fam! Remember we said we'd let you know when there were moves to be made with the West Memphis Three case? Well, now's the time! We need your help! We're doing a special feed drop of Sunday's episode of Truth and Justice to let you know what's going on. Gillian sat down with Bob Ruff, Damien Echols, and Lorri Davis, and they discussed the statu…

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Scamanda 50:55

5d ago50:55

50:55

GIRD. YOUR. LOINS. AND. PULL. THE. HELL. OVER. When Amanda Riley, a young wife and mother, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decides to share her journey with the world via her blog. Tens of thousands of people send her love, support, AND MONEY. But when an anonymous tip is sent to an investigative reporter, CLAIMING THAT AMANDA IS FAKING CANC…

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427: Disappeared in the Darkness 1:16:10

7d ago1:16:10

1:16:10

In December 2013, police in the Myrtle Beach area discover an abandoned car at a pitch-dark boat landing. They quickly surmise its owner - twenty-year-old Heather Elvis - has vanished. Authorities race to find Heather and stumble into a twisted web of lies, betrayal and fury. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check ou…

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Greg Wilcox - Suicide Loss Survivor 1:25:09

11d ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Greg Wilcox is a suicide loss survivor of a police officer . Greg shares the story of losing his husband Joe Nagle to suicide (EOW 8/4/2019). He also shares the story of falling in love, witnessing the decline of a loved one over time, and the red flags he is aware of now, that he was unaware of in real time. Joe also discusses how he was able to p…

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426: Web of Death: Facebook Live 1:00:56

12d ago1:00:56

1:00:56

When Keisha Hawkins is tragically shot dead at a birthday party, Her father, Kalvon, is determined to get justice for his little girl. When the authorities give up looking for the killer, Kalvon takes matters into his own hands, using social media to smoke out the murderer. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our …

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Ep 42- Michael Thatcher | CEO of Charity Navigator (part 1) 25:54

13d ago25:54

25:54

Part 1 of the interview with Michael Thatcher, CEO/President of Charity Navigator (rating over 225,000 charities), which helps millions of donors to align their passions and values to a charity. Michael shares how Charity Navigator leads the effort to make impactful philanthropy easier for everyone. He also discusses how his path forward, filled wi…

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425: Worst Ex Ever: Killing for Custody 1:05:14

14d ago1:05:14

1:05:14

When Eric met Rosa, he thought he'd met the woman of his dreams--smart, funny, and interesting. But everything changed after they had their daughter. Suddenly Rosa was demanding and abusive, forcing Eric to work long grueling hours and often disappearing with their daughter. And when Eric and Rosa's relationship ended, he had no way of knowing just…

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Nick Peel - Human-First Leadership 1:16:31

15d ago1:16:31

1:16:31

What if your greatest legacy isn’t what you build, but who you build with along the way? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, your host, Cathleen O’Sullivan, invites you into a candid conversation with Nick Peel, a leader whose career spans some of the world’s most ambitious projects, from Arsenal Football Club to the cutting-edge NEOM "Line" proj…

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Chris Moore - Fire Service 2:06:14

18d ago2:06:14

2:06:14

Chris Moore Joins us on the podcast. Chris is a highly respected Fire Captain on the Chesapeake Va FD, a National keynote speaker, and one of the most influential voices in the movement to transform how first responder agencies approach mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention. Chris shares with us how years on the job began to effect his mo…

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424: Love You to Death: Playbook for Murder 1:05:18

21d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

When Jessica and Patrick met, it was love at first sight. The two were crazy about each other. But when Patrick is murdered in broad daylight just inside his own front door, authorities have to look at everyone in his life as a suspect. And when the killer is revealed, it is one "stay stupid" moment after another that leads to their downfall. WE'RE…

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Mark & Pat Freire - Part 2 - (LEO / Peer Support) 1:15:16

25d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Part 2 of a 2 Part Episode - Mark and Pat Freire are father and son, they are both LEO's, they are both compassionate towards first responder trauma, and passionate about first responder wellness. Mark Freire (Father) - is a retired Boston Police officer, and past director of the departments Peer Support Unit. He speaks openly about some of the cal…

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423: Dateline's "The Capture" 57:57

26d ago57:57

57:57

On August 23, 2008, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout and members of her entourage were kidnapped by Semolina insurgents in southern Somalia. Amanda, in particular, would endure 15 months of torture before being released. And even when that nightmare was over, her captor still tormented her with demands of more money, "or else." This episode tell…

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EP 41- Michael Meyer | Author of Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet 40:16

26d ago40:16

40:16

We always hear about Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments while he was alive, but his bet on America in his Final Will and Testament truly left a legacy. Author Michael Meyer joins us and shares this story and more from his book "Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: The Favorite Founder's Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife and Blueprint for American Prospe…

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422: State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith 1:08:01

28d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

In October of 2020, Brittany Smith was brutally attacked in her home. In order to save herself, she shot and killed her attacker. By all accounts this is a clear case of a person legally acting in self defense. But the question is, does this law apply equally to men and women? I think you know the answer. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! Want to view the episodes…

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Clare Freshwater-Turner & Annabelle Richards - The Power of Job Sharing 1:09:17

29d ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Is leadership about going it alone, or could sharing the load lead to even greater success? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan welcomes the dynamic duo Clare Freshwater-Turner and Annabelle Richards to explore how job sharing could be the key to enhanced leadership and personal fulfilment. Clare and Annabelle, senior man…

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Mark and Pat Freire - Part 2 - (LEO / Peer Support) 1:11:36

1M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode - Mark and Pat Freire are father and son, they are both LEO's, they are both compassionate towards first responder trauma, and passionate about first responder wellness. Mark Freire (Father) - is a retired Boston Police officer, and past director of the departments Peer Support Unit. He speaks openly about some of the cal…

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421: Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna 1:17:46

1M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

On October 21, 2021, on the set of the movie RUST, a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live bullet, wounding the film’s director and killing its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. Within hours, the catastrophic accident was international news. In this documentary, part "who done it" and part tribute to Halyna, investigative filmmakers try …

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Jim DeFeo (LEO - Ret) 1:48:13

1M ago1:48:13

1:48:13

Jim is an OEF/OIF Veteran who served 30 years in the Army and retired as a LTC, and a 25 year Veteran of the Boston Police Dept. Jim has worked patrol, as a bomb technician, in sexual assault investigations, and as an operations supervisor. Jim talks openly about his own struggles, personal and family problems, the challenges of being a single pare…

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420: The Jewel Thief 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Fam! You know we're always a fan of a good heist documentary! While Gerald Blanchard was heralded as one of the most skilled and audacious thieves in modern history, his robbing exploits were far from the glamorous hijinks of "Oceans Eleven." Always chasing a bigger thrill than the last get, Blanchard eventually nabs one of the most famous pieces o…

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Rachel McGill - Exploring Resilient Leadership 1:22:56

1M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

Are you merely enduring tough times, or are you truly thriving through them? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, army veteran and leadership expert Rachel McGill joins Cathleen to explore the nuanced art of resilience. Rachel unveils the clear difference between merely bouncing back and proactively moving forward. She shares her journey, from bre…

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Josh Goldberg (Boulder Crest Foundation) 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Josh Goldberg is the CEO of Bolder Crest Foundation - A nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on ensuring the military, veteran, and first responder communities can live great lives in the aftermath of trauma. Boulder Crest Foundation is the home and global leader in the development of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). They exist as an organi…

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American Murder: Gabby Petito (from Patreon) 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In the summer of 2021, 20-year-old Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundire embarked on a "van life" adventure traveling across the country. On social media, they looked like the perfect couple. But behind the scenes, Gabby was suffering at Brian's hands. And when Brian returned home to Florida without Gabby--and nobody had heard from Gabby i…

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419: Perfect World: A Deadly Game 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

A group of online gamers are trying to stop a murderer in real time! When one of their own suddenly starts sharing pictures of dead bodies in the group chat--and claims the pictures are of family members he just killed--they know there is a ticking clock until he kills again. And now they must pool their resources to find him and to convince the au…

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Dr Kevin Gilmartin - LEO Behavioral Scientist / Author 1:11:18

2M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Dr. Gilmartin joins us on the podcast, Dr Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona. During his tenur…

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Ep 40- Aly Riley, author of She Spies 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

The American Revolution was fought on more than just the battlefield and it couldn't have been won without the use of female spies... especially the mysterious Agent 355. Aly Riley, historian and author, discusses her book "She Spies: Women of the American Revolution, Their Heroic Missions and Agent 355 Revealed." This is the fascinating true story…

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Malice at the Palace 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

YOU GUYS ARE NOT READY TO HEAR PATRICK AND GILLIAN TALK ABOUT THE SPORTS! At a 2004 Sportsgitball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pacers (oh my god, listen to me knowing the NAMES!) all hell breaks loose when a fan (who we MEET and who Gillian has WORDS for) throws a beer at one of the players. Suddenly we're in the middle of the bi…

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Keisha Hickson - Living Fully and Moving Beyond Fear 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

What if you stopped waiting for the right time and started living fully right now? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O'Sullivan welcomes the inspiring Keisha Hickson, a transformative thought leader and resilience advocate. Diagnosed with a rare incurable cancer multiple myeloma at a young age. Keisha's story isn't just about survival;…

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Introducing "Underestimated"! You Gotta Check Out This Podcast! 2:59

2M ago2:59

2:59

FAM!! We are THRILLED to tell you about the podcast "Underestimated". This podcast is FULLY PRODUCED by a group of high school journalism students under the direction of the great Bob Ruff. These kids are DOING THE GOOD WORK investigating and reporting on unsolved cases in the hopes of making a real difference in the lives of the people involved. T…

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Molly O'Neil - Suicide Loss Survivor of a First Responder 1:37:34

2M ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Molly O'Neil joins us and shares about her husband Chris. She talks about meeting him when she was still in high school, going to the same college, and falling in love. She talks about starting a family together, and how Chris lived and loved to be a father. She describes her experience when Chris began to struggle, and what was going on in those d…

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418: Worst Roommate Ever: Housemate from Hell 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

When retiree Anita Cowen invites lawyer Scott Pettigrew to rent a room in her Palm Springs home, their living arrangement turns into a nightmare. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: T…

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Ep 39: Justin Lea, Founder of Hayworth Athletic 51:36

2M ago51:36

51:36

Soccer is the biggest sport in the world, but we never talk about the origin of the soccer ball or where they're made. Justin Lea, Founder of Hayworth Athletic, went on a quest to find out and it landed him in northern Pakistan, where over 70% of the world's soccer balls were made (3 million balls per month!). After witnessing the terrible conditio…

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Mike Best (LEO - LEOSF), Tom Kelly (LEO. Ret. - SMAC), James Creed (LEO - Peer Support) 2:23:46

2M ago2:23:46

2:23:46

Mike, Tom, and Jim come together and join us on the podcast to share about their careers in Law Enforcement, why they chose to serve in the first place, some of the critical incidents they have been involved in, the impacts those incidents had on them both professionally and personally, and the ways in which they offer service and support to their …

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417: Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story Part 2 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

We're back for more NOSTALGIA NASTINESS!!! As the marriage dissolves between Lisa and James, employees are caught like children in a divorce having to choose sides. And when the company tries to make a comeback with 90s retro partnerships, their collaborators are drawn into disaster as well. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find ov…

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Nancy Ho - Overcoming the Professional Paradox 1:17:10

2M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Are you still chasing the wrong kind of success? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Nancy Ho joins host Cathleen O'Sullivan to discuss the hidden struggles of high-performing professionals and the paradox of success. Nancy shares how defining success externally can lead to a void of stress and unfulfillment. She talks about turning pain into gai…

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38- Died 14 Times, The Chris Guiry story, Live from Northern Barrell 58:16

2M ago58:16

58:16

What's it like to die 14 times? That's the real life story that Chris Guiry shares and how his "widow maker" event changed his life. Join us as we share a beer at Northern Barrell (Voorheesville, NY) and discuss: the experience of life and death, how his wife Shelia's presence at a baseball game saved his life, the amazing first responders being th…

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Bryan Mokrisky - Prior Law Enforcement, Public Safety Wellness Coordinator 1:47:06

2M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Bryan Mokrisky joins us to share his journey of service, as a soldier, in law enforcement, and now as the Public Safety Wellness Coordinator for the town of Stoughton Ma. Bryan talks about serving in the Army as a Military Police Soldier, his time spent working for the Sherriff's Dept as a corrections officer, serving as a Police Officer in the tow…

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416: Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story Part 1 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Fam, we're diving deep into some rainbow and unicorns nostalgia today! Those nineties neon stickers may have brought joy to the hearts of little Gillians and Patricks around the world, but what mess was secretly happening behind the scenes? We'll cover all four episodes of the documentary series over two episodes of the podcast! Fam! We'll have Par…

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Jason Palamara (Ret LEO, Author, Public Speaker) 1:38:13

3M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

Jason joins us to discuss his career of service, the lessons he learned along the way, and what he's doing now to inform the next generation of first responders. He is a Navy Veteran, retired NYC police officer with over 20 years of experience in forensic and criminal investigations, and was a member of the NYPD Peer Support Team. He co-authored th…

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415: The Murder of Lita McClinton: From 20/20 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Around 8am, Lita McClinton's doorbell rang. She peered through the peephole and saw a delivery man with a huge bouquet of flowers. She opened the door excitedly, but she had been tricked. The delivery man pulled a gun and shot Lita twice in the face, killing he almost instantly. It would take nearly 20 years to find out who had killed this brillian…

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Dr. Rana Al-Falaki - Leadership Beyond Perfectionism 1:25:14

3M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Are you living to work, or working to live? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Dr. Rana Al-Falaki joins host Cathleen O'Sullivan to share her incredible journey from being a successful but stressed professional to finding true joy and authenticity. She opens up about overcoming trauma, breaking through unhealthy patterns, and discovering genuine…

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