Best Triton Publishing LLC Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, Dave and Steve open up about the cumulative trauma detectives face while working difficult cases. They unpack the struggle of switching back into family roles as fathers, husbands, sons, friends, and functioning members of society. They discuss how trauma shows up in subtle ways and how families or supervisors can normalize the beh…

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2025 Crimefighter of the Year: A conversation with Lt. Jerry Holeman and his wife Nikki 1:04:39

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Lieutenant Jerry Holeman of the Indiana State Police joins The Detectives Podcast with his wife, Nikki, after receiving the 2025 Crimefighter of the Year award at CrimeCon Denver. Dave and Steve trace Lt. Holeman’s path from the Marine Corps into law enforcement and explore the leadership, pressure, and resilience required to lead a major investiga…

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CrimeCon 2025 45:23

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In this special episode, Dave and Steve bring you along to CrimeCon 2025 in Denver. They share highlights from all three days of the convention—who they met, what they learned, and how it felt to be part of the true crime community. From connecting with other creators, victims’ families, and advocacy groups, to meeting listeners and Patreon support…

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Who's In Charge? Breaking Down Jurisdiction 1:04:49

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At the request of a listener, Dave and Steve break down how jurisdiction works across law enforcement agencies in the United States. They explore the roles of university police, city police, county sheriffs, state police, and federal agencies, highlighting the types of calls they respond to and the responsibilities that define their authority. The …

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Squad Meeting: CrimeCon, Many Thanks & What’s Ahead 35:28

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In our very first Squad Meeting, we talk about heading to CrimeCon 2025 in Denver, our first CrimeCon experience! We don’t have a booth this year, but we’re excited to be there to connect with the true crime community, meet listeners in person, hang out with other podcasters, and see what the event is all about. And yes…we’ll have coffee mugs, t-sh…

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The War We Owe Them: Inside ICAC and the Fusion Center 1:07:20

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In Part II of The War We Owe Them, Dave and Steve sit down with Captain Bryan Harper of the Indiana State Police. As a former ICAC Commander and now the Director of the Indiana Fusion Center, Captain Harper shares his insight into the fight against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The conversation covers the role of ICAC task forces, fusion cent…

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The War We Owe Them: The Fight Against CSAM 1:26:07

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Disclaimer: This episode discusses Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Listener discretion is strongly advised. In the launch of their mini-series, The War We Owe Them, Dave and Steve confront one of the darkest threats facing our world, Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Unlike the wars on poverty, drugs, or terrorism, this is a war society has y…

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AI and Criminal Investigations 1:16:04

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping modern law enforcement, and detectives are on the front lines, figuring out where it helps and where it hurts. In this episode, Dave and Steve dive deep into how AI is changing criminal investigations. They start with facial recognition, how it’s evolved, how detectives use it for suspect identification,…

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Report Writing 55:53

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In this episode, Dave and Steve dive into one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of police work: report writing. A report can not only make or break a criminal case, but it can also impact an officer’s entire career. They share mistakes they’ve witnessed over the years and explain how something written today can come back to haunt a…

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Bunker in Bibb: Part 1 52:14

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In this special episode, we shift gears to cover a deeply disturbing and ongoing case out of Brent, Alabama where children were recently rescued from a suspected human trafficking operation. We break down what happened in Bibb County, including the charges filed, key moments from the Sheriff’s press conference, and our own perspective as detectives…

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Interviews and Interrogations: Part 2 1:19:30

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In the second half of this deep-dive, Steve and Dave get into the real-world techniques and challenges of interviewing and interrogating suspects. They touch on structured methods like REID and PEACE, but emphasize how much of the craft is learned through observation, experience, and knowing what actually works in the room. They break down the impo…

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Interviews and Interrogations: Part 1 59:58

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Dave and Steve begin a deep dive into one of the most critical skills in detective work: talking to people. They break down the difference between interviews and interrogations, explain how each is used, and walk through the key characteristics that define them. They explore how detectives approach conversations with victims and witnesses, as well …

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Dark Humor 53:50

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In this episode, Dave and Steve tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of law enforcement: dark humor. They break down what it is, and what it isn’t while, exploring why it exists in the policing world. From academic research to firsthand experience, they discuss how officers use humor as a coping mechanism in high-stress, traumatic environme…

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The Investigative Process 1:07:51

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In this episode, Dave and Steve take you behind the scenes of the real-life investigative process, walking step by step through what it’s like to be a detective working on a case. From the moment the call comes out or the file lands on their desk, they break down how investigations unfold in the real world. Follow along as they respond to the scene…

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Hollywood vs Reality 59:17

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In this premiere episode, Dave and Steve dig into the differences between Hollywood’s portrayal of law enforcement in movies and TV shows versus how the job really works. From dramatic shootouts to instant confessions, they break down the myths, clear up the misconceptions, and share what it’s actually like to be a real-life detective. See Privacy …

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The Detectives Podcast Trailer 1:57

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Join Dave and Steve, two seasoned investigators with over 35 years of combined law enforcement experience, as they pull back the curtain on the criminal justice system. From real case breakdowns to discussions on the inner workings of investigations, they bring firsthand insight into the realities of police work—the good, the bad, and the untold. E…