Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement
Funny. Wild. And true. Offbeat police stories told by the officers who lived them.
Episodes
POLICE ACADEMY
Roll call! Officer Josh Vanbrunt and retired Officer Mitchell Ellis share hilarious stories about their REAL Police Academy (pull-ups, runs, and showers), unapproved ride-alongs, and MORE!Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcemen…
Emergency Management & PAINFUL LAUGHTER
Regional Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez talks about her deployment to Kerr County for flood relief, her role as planning Director for the Dallas 911 Memorial stair climb, and LOTS OF LAUGHS about how to feed predators at th…
A NAKED MAN RIDES A HORSE INTO A BAR
Unbelievable! Episode 63 is here, and it features Officer Rachel Roberts, former Officer Jeff Parkerson, and Lt. Phil Gingerella sharing stories about naked barebacking, a kangaroo traffic stop, and MORE! Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side …
OLD LADY FIGHT CLUB
Donkeys, little people, punchy old women, and MORE! This 62nd episode has it ALL with Officer Brad Uptmore and retired Officer Ross Dobelbower.Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rut…
61. A BAG OF D***S
This 61st episode is full of surprises with Deputy Chris Ratliff and Deputy Steve Coyne sharing funny, wild, and true stories about a tiger on the loose, when drugs are body parts, a search warrant producing hard evidence, and MORE!Welcome …
60. BAD DECISIONS
This 60th episode is WILD with Fort Worth Police Lt. Kynrick Koralewski and Fort Worth Police Officer Marcus Mendoza sharing funny, wild, and true stories about Hooters wings NOT being an ideal pre-shift meal, how to make a meth search hard…
59. BEAVER ANYONE?
This 59th episode features Fort Worth Police Captain Robin Krouse sharing hilarious stories about freaky foot chases, surprising suspects, embarassing car trouble, and MORE!Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. Hosted by re…
58. CAGED HEAT
This 58th episode is NO HOLDS BARRED with former Detention Sgt. Justin Patrick and Deputy Andrew Leonard sharing funny, wild, and true stories about making friends in jail, exhibitionist female inmates, a very curious cabana boy, and more! …
57. HEIFERS GONE WILD
In this 57th episode, retired Sgt. Mark Vincent and retired Special Ranger Doug Hutchison share funny, wild, and true stories about cattle rustlers, working with family, dangerous cadets, and more! Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law …
56. Police Women Don't Fart
In this 56th episode, police officers Carolynn Gilmore and Jake Bouldin share funny, wild, and true stories about lost K9s, attic dwellers, arrest free zones, and more! Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. Hosted by retire…
55. Find My Snake
In this 55th episode, retired officers Jimmy Womack and Ricky Hale share stories about a female flasher, a horny K9, surprise snakes, and more! Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. Hosted by retired police officer Steve Ru…
54. Badges in Brassieres
In this 54th episode, retired officers Pete and Angie Malik share hilarious stories about hooker cops, policing bikini models, chicken pranks, and more! These are funny, wild, and true police stories told by the cops who lived them. Welcome…
53. AUSTRALIAN INVASION
We've been INVADED! From the New South Wales Police Force, Sgt. Tamara Weir and Detective Alex Burdett share hilarious police stories including British spy level driving skills, brothel bathroom observations, and MORE! Hosted by retired pol…
52. A CAR FULL OF NUNS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 52nd episode, Fort Worth Police Lt. Steve Myers shares hilarious stories about destroying a squad car, what NOT to give a suicidal person, how to respond to nun-compliant citize…
51. STINK BOMBS AND K9 HUMPS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 51st episode, former Officer Steve Alexander and former officer and Air Marshall Jeff Parkerson share stories about stinky pranks, expendable rookies, a romantic story between a…
50. EPIC BEER RUN
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 50th episode, retired Chief Scott Roder and retired Corporal Pat Hannon share stories about a good robbery stop, bad timing with a flashbang, party crashing, and more!Hosted by …
49. MAN VS MACHINE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 49th episode, retired Detective Bob Allwardt and retired Deputy Constable Bonnie Watt share stories about a convenience store shootout, confiscating a Rolex, and more!Hosted by …
48. BAD NEIGHBORS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 48th episode, retired Dallas Police Sgt. and former Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata shares funny stories about trainees who can't drive, what happens when your nei…
47. STRIPPERS AND PEE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 47th episode, Fort Worth Police Sgt. Don Tatum tells us about drunk strippers ruining lunch, keeping urine off your pen, plus more, and we're joined by friends and sponsors Dani…
46. CARVING THE HOOF WITH VINNIE MONTEZ
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 46th episode, we welcome Colorado Deputy and comedian Vinnie Montez. Vinnie share some of his funny stories in law enforcement like an old school roadside sobriety test, cop hob…
45. THE BODYGUARD
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 45th episode, retired Officers and (and spouses!) Pete and Angie Malik share stories about getting kicked by Chuck Norris, how to stop a foot chase, and more!Hosted by retired p…
44. DAMN YANKEES
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 44th episode, retired officers Michael Dikovitsky and Russ Baer share stories about harassing New Yorkers, finding lost children before a tee time, and more!Hosted by retired po…
43. SEVENTEEN BEERS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 43rd episode, retired Officers David Laisure and Jim Richardson share stories about honest DUI suspects, the negative effects of pizza buffets while on-duty, and more!Hosted by …
42. CUSTODIANS AND MURDER
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 42nd episode, Retired Dallas Police Detectives Kevin Navarro and John Palmer - who were featured on the First 48 - share stories about messing up in court, the easiest murder in…
41. ALL MUSCLE NO BRAKES
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 41st episode, Investigator Thad Labarre and Retired Investigator David Warnock share stories about the best pursuit vehicle, when Santa comes to town, and much more!Hosted by re…
40. Shock the Monkey
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 40th episode, retired Officer Michael Finley tells us how Dallas SWAT took the blame for the death of a beloved Dallas Zoo primate, and retired Officer Andy Caceras shares what …
39. SMALL HANDS, BIG HORSE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 39th episode, Sergeant Mike Rumfield and Officer Bryson Campbell share their funny stories about mounted patrol, SWAT tryouts, and more!Hosted by retired police officer Steve Ru…
38. CARJACK ME
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 38th episode, retired Officer Brandon Bray and Lieutenant Tank Douglas share their funny stories about traffic stops at strip clubs, weightlifting, people-lifting, carjacking, f…
37. PANCAKE PURSUITS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 37th episode, Retired Officer David Laisure, Lieutenant Chris Damours, and Retired Officer Jim Richardson share wild and funny police stories about policing in Alaska, hitting y…
36. RODENTS AND REPTILES
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 36th episode, Retired Sergeant Chris Leary and current Sergeant Don Tatum from Fort Worth PD share stories about creative props to pull pranks, what makes a cop scream in a bath…
35. AN OFFBEAT NEW YEAR
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 35th episode, Fort Worth Police Sergeant Danny Jwanowski and Corporal Adrian Allcon share stories about really long pranks, a legendary pursuit, and more!Hosted by retired polic…
34. AN OFFBEAT CHRISTMAS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 34th episode, Dallas Police Officer, and host of ATO Bridging the Divide Podcast, Joe King and Rhome Police Officer Kris Garrett share their stories about academy pranks, lost p…
33. FIRE AND DARKNESS | Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 33rd episode, Sgt. Chuck Hubbard shares what happens when cops try to be firefighters, and Officer John Bush tells us why he's scared of dark buildings. Plus more!Hosted by reti…
32. JAX OFF
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 32nd episode, Officer Nate Johnson and Retired Officer Brandon Bray share stories about women in cars, the best/worst K9 prank ever, and a prank that keeps on giving. Police pra…
31. BUTT METH
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 31st episode, Deputy Johnathan Hale tells us about his crappiest arrest ever. Retired Captain John Luna shares how to make finger-printing festive, and so much more!Hosted by re…
30. WILD TURKEY DAY
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 30th episode, it's a Thanksgiving extravaganza! What are we thankful for at Offbeat? Any memorable Thanksgiving calls? How to butter up your turkey and your co-hosts. How to mak…
29. UGLY CRYING
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 29th episode, Deputy Mark Lemmons shares how to amaze your partner. Deputy Stan Davies is grateful for the statute of limitations, so much more!Hosted by retired police officer …
28. Accidental Discharge
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 28th episode, Retired Officer Doug Hutchison and Retired Officer Mark Vincent share their funny and true stories of police work including accidental discharge, cell phones on du…
27. SLIPPERY SUSPECTS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 27th episode, Officer Adam Coleman and former Officer Tim McNicholas share their stories about arresting the wrong guy, how to talk to prostitutes, and when the lotion goes boom…
26. THE VOODOO POLICE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 26th episode, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin shares some of his memorable stories in law enforcement including an orphan escape, and retired officer John Pellizzari shares his mo…