In this episode, we sit down with longtime Wayne County, Kentucky Coroner Gordon Hicks to explore the realities of a job few truly understand. With decades of experience serving his community, Coroner Hicks shares powerful stories from the field, the emotional toll of the work, and the deep sense of duty that drives him. From handling crime scenes to comforting grieving families, this candid conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at life and death through the eyes of a dedicated public servant.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Ron Black — a United States Army veteran and retired police officer with over 30 years of service. Ron shares stories from his military deployments to Panama in the late 1980s, and offers a candid look into his multifaceted law enforcement career. From patrolling the streets to working undercover in VICE, leading highway drug interdiction efforts, and enduring the tragic loss of fellow officers in the line of duty, Ron’s journey is one of resilience, dedication, and deep personal sacrifice.

You will also hear about Ron’s lifelong passion for working with police K-9s — both as a handler and a trainer — and how that work continues to inspire and shape his mission today. This episode is a tribute to those who serve, both human and canine, and a compelling look at the realities and rewards of life as a Police Officer.

In this compelling episode, I sit down with retired DEA Agent Greg Bunch who shares his extraordinary journey—beginning with his upbringing in our very own hometown. We explore how his early life shaped his career, dive into the gripping story of how he helped solve over 200 pharmacy burglaries across the U.S., and hear firsthand what it was like to serve as the United States Attaché in Mozambique.

This conversation is a rare look behind the badge, revealing the personal and professional experiences that defined over three decades in law enforcement ending with a special diplomatic assignment overseas.