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Cops and Writers Podcast

Cops and Writers Podcast

De: Patrick O'Donnell
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Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.

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  • I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!

    I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!
    Dec 21 2025
    Welcome everyone to a very special Cops and Writers with my friend Ian Bick. Back in November, I visited Ian at his studio in Connecticut, where Ian interviewed me (That episode went live on 12-16-25 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-in-with-ian-bick/id1662286355?i=1000741596571, https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EWrquIqAYL4z0FbW3xDE0?si=39oDYHc3SEGiwBT8udhxhw, https://youtu.be/aU5xLdhR_5s?si=Tdarr4_9xdd3p0mK) and he was gracious enough to let me interview him. First off, I have to thank the most awesome and legend in the law enforcement community, retired DEA Special Agent, Author, Podcast Host, Public Speaker, and all-around good guy, Steve Murphy, for the introduction. You may know Steve from the Netflix story, DEA Narcos, and his popular Game of Crimes Podcast. Ian Bick is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and host of the hit podcast Locked In with Ian Bick, where he explores real stories of incarceration, redemption, and the human capacity for change. His content has reached hundreds of millions of viewers across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify. At 18, Ian became one of the youngest nightclub owners in the country. But the rapid success came with high pressure, debt, and a gambling addiction that led him to make destructive choices. At 21, he was convicted of federal wire fraud and served three years in federal prison. In January 2023, he launched Locked In with Ian Bick, a podcast that gives a platform to former inmates, law enforcement, attorneys, survivors, and others whose lives intersect with the criminal justice system. Today, the show has become one of the fastest-growing justice-focused podcasts in the country, known for its raw honesty, emotional depth, and willingness to go where most media won’t. Ian now speaks in prisons, schools, recovery programs, and reentry organizations across the United States, connecting with people who feel stuck or defined by their mistakes. His message is real and rooted in lived experience. It was such a pleasure getting to know Ian and his producer, Matt (Matty Ice). They rolled out the red carpet for me and made this an incredible experience. As of today’s recording, one of the TikTok reels Ian made from my interview is getting close to half a million views! https://www.tiktok.com/@ianbick/video/7584901104773729566?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7145094841457509930 In today’s episode, we discuss: · What was it like growing up for you? What did your folks do for a living? · He wanted to be an FBI agent. · When he got bitten by the entrepreneur bug? · Ian’s gambling addiction. When did that start, and what did it look like? · Being convicted of wire fraud and spending 3 years in federal prison. · The shocking way Ian was taken into custody! · Prison life. What surprised him the most and least? · Drugs, cellphones, and other contraband in prison. · Was the population voluntarily segregated by race, like in most state prisons? Were there any prison gangs? · How he was mistaken for a pedophile. · Was he ever physically assaulted? · His time in solitary confinement. · Halfway house life. · The Mister Beast Challenge. What was the most difficult part of this and the easiest? · The guest or moment when things really clicked for Ian’s podcast that pushed him to the next level. · What is the best way to grow a podcast? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Ian's website to learn more about him and his podcast, Locked In With Ian Bick! Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.
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    1 h y 23 m
  • NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence With Author, Podcaster, & NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari

    NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence With Author, Podcaster, & NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari
    Dec 14 2025

    Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for today’s show.

    Before I start, can I ask you all a favor? If you are enjoying this podcast, could you please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It is so important, thank you.

    This show is listener supported, so thanks to all of you who keep this show going!

    I would especially like to thank those of you who are patrons of the show. Most notably, Frances Sheldrick, Kathleen Donnelly, Fran Cross, Katherine Kovacic, Richard Towles, Ryan Ta, Carl Vonderau, Melinda Colt, Jodi Burnett, and Richard Rybicki.

    Your generosity helps pay for the software, equipment, and my time producing this show. Yes, you too can become a patron for less than a cup of coffee or a pint of Guinness. Just go to patreon.com/copsandwriters.

    Welcome everyone, for my interview with my friend, podcaster, author, and retired NYPD Detective, Vic Ferrari.

    Vic worked a distinguished twenty-year career with the NYPD as a patrol officer and later moved up to the organized crime unit, working in the auto theft squad as a detective.

    Vic is now an author with nine books published, the most recent NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence, and host of his very popular podcast, NYPD Through The Looking Glass.

    It’s always fun chatting with Vic and hearing his stories from the NYPD. Please enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Vic Ferrari!

    In today’s episode, we discuss:

    · Vic explains the title and intro to his newest book, NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence.

    · A nude sunbathing cop on the roof of a precinct.

    · The herpes triangle.

    · What’s a rip?

    · Cops vs Firefighters football/hockey games. Why the bad blood?

    · Off-duty shenanigans.

    · Principal Fran Dresser and the power of the press.

    · Citizen complaints.

    · Working plainclothes in the anti-crime unit.

    · Wendy the whiner.

    · Hats and bats.

    · What happens to someone who assaults a horse used for crowd control?

    · His brother’s solution to the homeless problem.

    · Vic’s podcast, NYPD Thorough The Looking Glass.

    · Vic’s livestream with Det. Marique Bartoldus on 12-17-25 at 7:00 pm Eastern.

    All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

    Check out Vic's Amazon Author Page!

    Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!

    Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!

    Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.

    Please visit the Cops and Writers website.
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Former California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto-Trying To Solve His Father's Murder.

    Former California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto-Trying To Solve His Father's Murder.
    Dec 7 2025
    Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for today’s show. Before I start, can I ask you all a favor? If you are enjoying this podcast, could you please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It is so important, thank you. This show is listener-supported, so thanks to all of you who keep this show going! I would especially like to thank those of you who are patrons of the show. Most notably, Frances Sheldrick, Kathleen Donnelly, Frank Cross, Katherine Kovacic, Richard Towles, Ryan Ta, Carl Vonderau, Melinda Colt, Jodi Burnett, and Richard Rybicki. Your generosity helps pay for the software, equipment, and my time producing this show. Yes, you too can become a patron for less than a cup of coffee or a pint of Guinness. Just go to patreon.com/copsandwriters. Welcome everyone, for my interview with attorney, author, former California State Assemblyman, and son of a murdered father, Mike Gatto. Mike Gatto served four terms in the California Legislature, representing Los Angeles. He chaired the Appropriations Committee, served as Assistant Speaker, and authored several pieces of landmark legislation. On November 13, 2013, his father, Joseph Gatto, was brutally murdered in a home-invasion robbery, which remains unsolved. Mike wrote the book, Noir by Necessity: How My Father's Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places, which documents his father’s brutal murder and the investigation that took place. Mike takes the reader along with him, witnessing Mike’s frustration, anger, and grief. It was indeed an honor to talk with Mike. He was honest and sincere, taking me to places during the interview I didn’t expect. I hope and pray that someday soon the killer in this case is brought to justice and the Gatto family can get some much-deserved answers. In today’s episode, we discuss: · Why Mike went into politics and what his wife thought. · The governors Mike worked for? · What and who were his biggest influences? · His father working 3 jobs and the impact he had on others, discipline, including white glove inspections. · On November 12, 2013, Joseph Gatto was murdered in an apparent home-invasion robbery. This case is still unsolved to this day! · How did you explain what happened to your father to your kids? · His first contact with the police regarding his father’s murder. · LAPD’s Robbery/Homicide taking the lead in this investigation. · Mike hiring a private detective. Was it worth his time and money and the pushback from the LAPD? Would you entertain a psychic or other non-traditional avenues? · The pressure he received from his own party to become the face of gun control. · The idea of closure is a fairy tale. Most families of murder victims never achieve this. · His book Noir by Necessity: How My Father's Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Please visit Mike's website to learn more about him and his book. Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.
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    1 h y 15 m
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Mr. O'Donnell presents information in a fun, interesting, and engaging manner. Moreover, he has real chemistry with his guests. I love this podcast & know it will help me grow as a writer.
Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell!

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Intriguing, entertaining, and useful for writers who want to learn about law enforcement to make their stories/books more authentic. Also great for anyone who simply wants to learn more about law enforcement for their own information.

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