Best Andrew Azcona Podcasts (2025)

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Some Superheroes Wear Badges 16:06

11d ago16:06

16:06

Off-duty Deputy Michael Castaneda was at the right place and the right time to save children from a car that was stalled on the tracks and a train bearing down on them. All occupants had just cleared the vehicle when the train hit! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Legislator Proposes Law Enabling Assaults on Officers 19:11

18d ago19:11

19:11

Just when you thought you'd heard everything silly under the sun, this story pops up. An Illinois Democrat lawmaker has introduced a bill that would effectively legalize violence against police if an attacker is having a mental health episode, potentially imperiling the safety of the state’s law enforcement officers. Support the show…

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Andrew Duarte, EOW February, 2025 14:14

25d ago14:14

14:14

Andrew Duarte was a public servant in every sense of the definition. He loved serving his community and helping people. The day he found himself in a gunfight with a desperate man who had entered with a gun and zip ties, he proved, with his life, that he was indeed a man among men; after he was shot, he saw his fellow officer in a compromised posit…

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Joseph Azcona, EOW March 7, 2025 18:10

29d ago18:10

18:10

Joseph Azcona didn't even have a chance to get out of his car before he was shot by a 14-year-old assailant. Many questions and hurts linger in the wake of Officer Azcona's passing. Please keep his family in your prayers. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Heroic Cops Saving Children's Lives 16:02

3M ago16:02

16:02

The negatives of police work are often scrutinized more than their everyday heroism, so Royce focuses the spotlight on two brave officers that were indeed there when they were needed, and saved the life of a child. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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The Thinning Ranks of NYPD 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

The storied NYPD is suffering attrition in staggering numbers, and there's no sign that it will be reversed any time soon. Cops are leaving and their positions remain unfilled. Something needs to be done, and prayers said daily for those that still hold that blue line between anarchy and the citizenry. Support the show…

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Mass Exodus at Chicago PD 24:50

5M ago24:50

24:50

Chicago cops are leaving in droves due to the rigors of their job, which include not just the criminal element, but also societal shifts in support for their profession, as well as issues in leadership. Face it, cops are human beings, and they like to go where they're loved and appreciated. Can't blame 'em! Support the show…

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Everything Rises and Falls on Leadership 21:29

5M ago21:29

21:29

Every 22 hours for the past two years, there's been an American police officer shot in the line of duty under the current presidential administration. One would naturally cite the heavy criminal elements in some of these cities, but it's actually more attributable to the leadership; and that leadership that goes all the way to the top. Support the …

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Officer Travis "T.J." Brown: Fighting for his Life 17:21

8M ago17:21

17:21

Officer Travis Brown was badly injured during the recent "protests" in Ferguson, Missouri, hit so hard by man who intentionally charged into him like a football lineman that he was unconscious for days and in serious danger of passing away. He is still not out of the woods yet, and he and his family need your prayers. Please make a donation to help…

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The Death of Sgt. Billy Randolph 25:20

8M ago25:20

25:20

Sgt. Billy Randolph's death was preventable, which adds anger to the sorrow of his untimely demise. Please tune in and share. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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The Threats Against Cops Are Rapidly Growing 18:50

9M ago18:50

18:50

There have been multiple recent attacks against police officers in New York (where the perpetrators were, once again, released on their own recognizance) and other cities, not to mention against our Border Patrol officers, and now, leaders of a vicious Venezuelan gang have given their members in the United States a "green light" to attack and kill …

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The Many Assaults Against The Blue Line 24:06

11M ago24:06

24:06

The officers in today's police department face multiple assaults against them and what they stand for, even from those in the upper echelons, like elected officials, city councils and mayors. Their constant vilification destroys morale and lessens their effectiveness while patrolling the streets of America. Tune in and share! Support the show…

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The Many Hazards Faced By the Blue Line 23:26

1y ago23:26

23:26

In this episode, Royce references multiple articles to show the hazards, tragedies, triumphs and sorrow of police work. Please share with your friends and family. The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels: Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy, Stephen: 9798888452646: Amazon.com: Books Support the s…

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Federal Officer Peter Forcelli 36:29

1y ago36:29

36:29

Peter Forcelli began his career as a New York cop, with a desire to remove bad people from the mean streets there. Later, he joined the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, again with the same desire to take down evil people who hurt others, especially with firearms. He was a highly respected federal agent in New York City, where he made an imp…

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The Stress of a Gunfight 21:55

1y ago21:55

21:55

Some of the most incredible stressors on the planet are inflicted upon our police officers on a daily basis. Take, for instance, a wild shoot-out between a cop and a Ganster Disciple who had sworn to kill any police officer he saw in the wake of his robbery of a local bank. That cop was Officer Tim Gramins. The suspect charged Gramins with a 9MM as…

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How About A Little Respect? 20:49

1y ago20:49

20:49

Royce calls for RESPECT between law enforcement and their fellow citizens, and no, the onus of the burden does NOT lie with law enforcement. Are there issues on both sides (i.e. LEO's and their fellow private citizens)? YES, and Royce makes a balanced effort to deal with issues from each side. Pray for our fellow citizens on that thin blues line. S…

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Law Enforcement Leadership 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

31:50

Previous guest John Blackledge authored a very timely book titled “Law Enforcement Leadership, Management & Supervision”, and he discusses with Royce the necessity of the principles of leadership therein. Tune in and share! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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John Blackledge Discusses Qualified Immunity 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

38:42

John Blackledge joins Royce in the studio again to continue the conversation on Qualified Immunity that began with Sarge Lindsley on October 19th. John has a way of making the complex simple and he does so masterfully in this episode. Tune in and share! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Copline: For Cops In Crisis 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

31:18

Meet Chuck (former Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy) and Stephanie of Copline, a fantastic organization that helps officers in mental and emotional crisis. Tune in to hear these two caring professionals speak about the multiple causes and types of such afflictions upon law enforcement officers and how Copline works to alleviate the many issues associat…

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Qualified Immunity, From a Cop's Perspective. 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

Scott "Sarge" Lindsley joins Royce in the studio at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida to discuss the doctrine of Qualified immunity from a police officer's perspective. You definitely don't want to miss this one! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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The Truth About Police Training 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

Special guest Bob Combs (former patrolman and later Detective with Palm Bay PD) joins Royce again in the studio at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida to talk about why some police officers make wrong decisions during critical incidents. Bob's commentary is frank and honest and exposes the unintended shortcomings of police train…

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The Human Element, Part Two 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

21:08

Royce continues and concludes this two-part series regarding the humanity of police officers and the struggles they deal with on a daily basis. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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The Human Element, Part One 18:41

1+ y ago18:41

18:41

Royce refers to an article written by Matt Funicello titled "Humanizing the Badge: Cops are Humans Too", which dovetails with the mission of the Voice of the Blue podcast. Tune in and share. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Accountability 22:07

1+ y ago22:07

22:07

Royce answers some of his critics regarding his defense of the law enforcement profession and uses current incidents to exemplify his points. Tune in and share! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Squeezed From Both Sides 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

In this episode, Royce flies solo and speaks from his heart about the devastation of the police profession he sees in America today. Tune in and share. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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John Gamerl, Melbourne PD 30:58

2y ago30:58

30:58

It was Royce's privilege to interview John Gamerl, a former Marine whose career included serving as a Florida Highway Patrol officer, City of Melbourne cop and lastly Melbourne Airport Police officer. Tune in and share! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Joel Hodges, Clay County Sheriff's Office 31:27

2y ago31:27

31:27

Joel Hodges, presently regional manager for Glock, Inc., served with the Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida, serving with a man who would one day becomes Sheriff of Brevard County, Wayne Ivey. Share this around! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Raul Rivas 30:37

2y ago30:37

30:37

Raul Rivas served in the armed forces prior to his entering the law enforcement profession. A dedicated man, he progressed in his field and eventually became a member of the Orlando Police Department SWAT team. Little could he have known that one of his most defining missions would be to enter the Pulse nightclub with his fellow team mates and neut…

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Andre Dall'au 30:40

2y ago30:40

30:40

Andre Dall'au (Dah-low), freelance writer for Athon Outdoors publications and many others (including Glock Magazine) has been imbedded many times with various law enforcement agencies across America and he brings his unique perspective and anecdotal stories to Voice of the Blue. Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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Kevin Fain 26:57

2y ago26:57

26:57

Kevin Fain served with the Melbourne Police Department for 27 years, and has some powerful perspectives on race and law enforcement. Don't miss this one! Support the showBy Royce Bartlett

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"Look at the Dirt" An Interview with BP Agent Paul Eberle 27:46

2y ago27:46

27:46

From dangerous drug cartels, to poisonous snakes, to four-legged threats, to unsupportive supervisors and false narratives in the press, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Paul Eberle (pronounced "Ebb-ur-lee") and his fellow agents have been up against it all. His book, "Look at the Dirt", is loaded with riveting accounts of life as a border guard! Buy it to…

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Jim Paddock 31:06

2y ago31:06

31:06

Jim Paddock served on the mean streets of NYPD for 20 years, was involved in countless physical altercations with unruly suspects, and three shooting incidents. Jim is a man's man and a cop's cop and he tells things like they are. You don't want to miss this episode of Voice of the Blue. Tune in and share! Support the show…

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Dave Canonico 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

Dave Canonico began his law enforcement career while serving in the U.S. Air Force, and then spent the rest of his 25-year career on the mean streets of New York City and as a county cop. Dave is a true American patriot who loves his country and serves his fellow man with a tough but kind heart. Tune in and share! Support the show…

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Robert Combs 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

Robert "Bob" Combs served in Royce's old stomping grounds of Plam Bay, Florida for 25 years, serving with and becoming one of the many living legends of the profession. Bob has the heart of a true servant, and still serves the community by training incoming officers in the local academy. Tune in and share! Support the show…

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Jason Parrish 33:14

2y ago33:14

33:14

In this episode, Royce interviews a personal friend of his, Jason Parrish, community relations officer for Satellite Beach PD (Florida). Jason is very instrumental in augmenting the bond between the community and his department by bringing autism awareness to his fellow officers, enabling them to understand people afflicted with therewith, greatly …

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Delf "Jelly" Bryce 20:13

2+ y ago20:13

20:13

It was said of Jelly Bryce that he grew up teething on his father's .38 Special because of his uncanny marksmanship and shooting abilities. After hearing this podcast you'll probably also be convinced of such,...especially since his sister actually confirmed that rumor. From his days as a police officer to finishing out his career with the FBI, Del…

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John Faldorf 33:15

2+ y ago33:15

33:15

John Faldorf has the reputation of being a deliberate man, and that quality served him and the community of Dayton, Ohio, very well for 27 years as a sheriff's deputy. From pulling his service pistol on a crooked judge and his bailiff to a car seat delivery that turned into shots fired and an unbelievable aftermath, you don't want to miss out on th…

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Fernando "Zep" Zeppieri 28:56

2+ y ago28:56

28:56

Zep served with Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL) for 21 years, serving as a motorcycle cop, patrol officer and even undercover narcotics deputy. Being a man of audacious disguises served him well and led to a productive career. Tune in as Zep discusses the rigors, frustrations and days both good and bad on the job as a law enforcement officer. T…

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Frank Hamer, Legendary Texas Ranger 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

23:10

Frank Hamer, well know for taking down the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde, had a long and storied career as a law enforcement officer. Carrying his Colt single-action revolver that he'd nicknamed "Old Lucky", he survived more than 50 gunfights against many desperados, was wounded 17 times, and on four occasions was left for dead. Tune in to hear the…

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An Interview with Doug Monda 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

31:58

The mental and emotional toll that the law enforcement profession takes on even the most stalwart police officers can be debilitating. Such was the case with Doug Monda, a hard-charging, heavy hitting SWAT team leader for the Cocoa Police Department in Brevard County, Florida. In spite of being a triathlete and born for police work, he was badly af…

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Dave Shearman, Outside the Wire in Blue 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

29:59

Dave Shearman (former USMC), having served as a police officer on the mean streets of Los Angeles in the Rampart Division CRASH anti-gang unit, headed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a LEP (Law Enforcement Professional) to be embedded in military units in order to use his policing skills to run interdiction of terrorists and their money, drug and weapon…

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Dave Shearman, Viper-One-Six 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

29:26

Dave Shearman served in the Rampart Division of LAPD, working in a CRASH anti-gang unit. He explains the dynamics of gang activity and the generational aspects of it in a riveting story that only a man of his experience can tell. What's more, his success in the CRASH unit eventually led him into service with the U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanista…

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An Interview with John Blackledge 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

34:00

Ask any cop in Brevard County, Florida (or the entire state for that matter) if they know John Blackledge, and they'll answer in the affirmative. From a career spanning 33 years beginning as a game warden and culminating with the Palm Bay Police Department, John had an incredible life of service behind the badge. Even today, John is active in the l…

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Secret Service Agent Lynda Williams 27:56

2+ y ago27:56

27:56

Lynda Williams is an incredible woman who felt the call to enter federal law enforcement in younger years. Now, having retired after a 30-year career as a Secret Service agent, she graces us with a brief recounting of her years of service on Voice of the Blue, giving God the glory and the credit for enabling her to be who she is today. This strong,…

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An Interview with Frank Repass, Orlando SWAT Commander 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

32:33

Frank Repass served for more than a quarter-century in the law enforcement profession, 20 years of which were on a SWAT Team, which Frank soon commanded. He is also co-founder of the annual SWAT Roundup held in Orlando, Florida, and still dedicates much of his time to training both law enforcement and the general public in the art of personal defen…

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An Interview with Former PBPD Detective Mark Mynheir 34:03

2+ y ago34:03

34:03

This was a powerful interview with a man among men, Detective Mark Mynheir. Mark served in the USMC and entered the law enforcement profession thereafter. He talks about his career in riveting fashion, about interactions with the public, incidents that have embedded themselves in his memory, as well as the terrible day he himself received word from…

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Scott "Sarge" Lindsley 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

30:28

Scott "Sarge" Lindsley served in law enforcement for 37 years before finally retiring from Melbourne Police Department in Florida, and shares some of his storied career with Royce on this episode. He will undoubtedly be back for another episode, since there's no way to tell his whole story in one. Tune in and share! The American Police Hall of Fame…

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Marty Castellanos, From Fed-Cop to Street Cop 32:46

2+ y ago32:46

32:46

This was a great interview with Marty Castellanos! He first served as a Federal Law Enforcement officer with the United States Coast Guard, which was overlapped by his second stint as a sworn officer for the Boca Raton Police Department in Florida, for a total of twenty years of service. Tune in to hear Marty discuss the highs and lows of police wo…

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Interview With Bill Mick 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

39:17

Bill Mick served as a small-town cop for 3 years in Clendenin, West Virginia before joining the South Charleston department as a drug cop and SWAT team officer. He served a total of 17 years in law enforcement before becoming a radio talk show host, and you can catch his program, Bill Mick Live, daily from 6:00-9:00 a.m. every weekday morning on WM…

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Jim and Janice, NYPD 41:20

3y ago41:20

41:20

They met on the job, Jim was a Sergeant and Janice didn't like him. He asked her out repeatedly until she finally relented to a date, hoping it would get him to leave her alone. Two years later they were married. Not long after came the day that changed the landscape and way of life for New Yorkers and the entire nation, 9-11-2001,...and they only …

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