Join us for an inspiring look into Officer Nathan Spiess’s extraordinary journey of resilience and recovery.Nathan recounts the harrowing incident on March 17, 2025, when he was struck by a vehicle while pursuing a carjacking suspect on foot—an accident that led to the amputation of his right leg below the knee. He also reflects on a prior traumatic event from 2022, when he and his partner, Officer Collin Ledbetter, were both shot while chasing a murder suspect. Ledbetter nearly lost his life in the exchange, while Nathan sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg that required multiple surgeries.This episode explores Nathan’s physical and emotional recovery from both incidents, including his struggle with survivor’s guilt, and his determination to return to duty.Support pours in from across the community, including heartfelt messages from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Blues legend Chris Pronger, Head Coach Jim Montgomery, and Goalie Jordan Binnington, all rallying behind Nathan as he pushes through rehab and works toward resuming his role in law enforcement.

Cassandra Harvey and her son, Joshua Harvey, of Festus MO who were the owners of Miracle Cleaning Products Inc, were the central figures of Operation WEBSLINGER, the DEA's most significant national investigation to date targeting a prolific trafficking organization distributing GHB, GBL and 1-4 BD, all of which can be used as date rape drugs. This operation developed evidence sufficient to convict the Harvey's and other traffickers with using the internet and the anonymity of cyberspace to distribute these dangerous drugs. Through this investigation, DEA was able to track these predatory drugs and their analogues from legitimate chemical wholesalers to the Harvey’s, who then packaged the drugs for both wholesale and retail distribution. Through this international investigation DEA was able to bring charges against 175 individuals in North America and Europe and to slow the spread of these highly dangerous controlled substances.

Unlike many confidential informants, Andrew did not start out with working off a case. In 1984, Andrew walked into the St. Louis DEA building to inquire about being an agent against the war on drugs. Andrew did not qualify to be because he did not have a college degree but he left still wanting to be involved. He came back later that day with his first case. The first day, Andrew met Special Agent Michele Leonhart who would later become the DEA Administrator. He would also meet the future Head of Operations. These relationships would last decades and result in some eye popping numbers which are told during the show. Andrew worked with many agencies in many different cities.

Former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Riley discusses the rise of the Sinaloa cartel and El Chapo in the US, starting in Chicago in the early 80s. The Flores twins grew up in Chicago and followed their fathers footsteps as part of the Sinaloa cartel. The twins emerged as a money making machine for El Chapo until they decided to turn themselves into DEA in 2008. Their cooperation resulted in over 50 indictments of high ranking cartel members.

Former US Atty Mike Fagan recalls the investigation of Jerry Lewis-Bey and his 8 co-defendants which culminated in a 7 1/2 month trial. The trial is the longest trial in the history of St. Louis. Mike recalls several murders and the drug dealing of the organization

Det. Wasem recalls some of his memorable arrests.

2:30 the arrest of Stephan Cannon, who was later convicted of killing Capt. David Dorn

15:00 the arrest of Myron Kimble, who was the mastermind behind the ATM Solutions robbery where over $6 million was taken

28:50 the arrest of 2 bank robbers

33:20 lying in the weeds all day...for a bag a weed😮

41:00 the arrest of Michael Glover, numerous guns and a large amount of money

We are joined by prominent St. Louis defense attorney Scott Rosenblum. We discuss some courtroom battles over the years. Scott talks about how he got started. We discuss some of his clients and cases over the years, including members mentioned in our BMF series and other episodes. We also discuss the respect and decorum that comes with being friends and foes.

In our opening we talk about the Legend of Lakeshaw, our ACT test scores, the WNBA, riot fatigue, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and JJs zen28:23 Retried Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock talks about his undercover years as Louie Merconti. Jerry shares several entertaining stories about his undercover days with the SLMPD