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GOLD SHIELDS

Tom Smith/Dan Murphy

145 episodes

3 days ago

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this gripping episode we sit down with Joe Connor, whose father, Frank Connor, was tragically killed in the Fraunces Tavern bombing on January 24, 1975, one of the deadliest Terrorist Attacks in New York City history. Hear Joe’s powerful and emotional story of loss, terrorism, and resilience, and how the search for justice has defined his life for nearly five decades. This true story exposes the pain left behind by pol...

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We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this gripping episode we sit down with Joe Connor, whose father, Frank Connor, was tragically killed in the Fraunces Tavern bombing on January 24, 1975, one of the deadliest Terrorist Attacks in New York City history. Hear Joe’s powerful and emotional story of loss, terrorism, and resilience, and how the search for justice has defined his life for nearly five decades. This true story exposes the pain left behind by pol...

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Episodes (20/145)

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 143: THE 1975 FRAUNCES TAVERN BOMBING: A SON’S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this gripping episode we sit down with Joe Connor, whose father, Frank Connor, was tragically killed in the Fraunces Tavern bombing on January 24, 1975, one of the deadliest Terrorist Attacks in New York City history. Hear Joe’s powerful and emotional story of loss, terrorism, and resilience, and how the search for justice has defined his life for nearly five decades. This true story exposes the pain left behind by pol...

4 days ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 142: FRONTLINE HERO: COMBAT TRAUMA NURSE NIKKI SELBY; LIFE, DEATH & COURAGE IN AFGHANISTAN

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Combat Trauma Nurse and Navy Veteran Nikki Selby, who shares her extraordinary story from the frontlines of war. As a combat trauma nurse deployed to Afghanistan, Nikki treated severely wounded soldiers under fire, saving countless lives in some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable. She opens up about what it takes to train for combat medical deployment, the intense pressu...

1 week ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 141: TOM RIZZO: INSIDE ON PATROL:LIVE AND THE IVORY TOWER OF POLICE LEADERSHIP

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful new episode we sit down with Tom Rizzo, Captain and star of the hit television series On Patrol: Live, for an exclusive and inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss! Tom opens up about his incredible Law Enforcement career, his groundbreaking leadership training course “The Ivory Tower,” and he gives fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like filming On Patrol: Live. From his e...

2 weeks ago

1 hour

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SPECIAL EPISODE – GOLD SHIELDS GOES LIVE; A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. We're proud to release a special new episode of GOLD SHIELDS – recorded LIVE from the legendary Don Roberto's Italian Restaurant in Staten Island during an unforgettable Cigar Charity Night! 🍷🍝💨 🎤 An Epic Collaboration: This exclusive evening brought together Joe Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, and the Legendary Chazz Palminteri, supporting his heartfelt cause, The Child Reach Foundation. 💙👮‍♂️🎭 ✨ We ...

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 139: POLICE SUICIDE: THE TRAGIC STORY OF LUCAS SIZEMORE & THE LUCAS CRUSADE TO SAVE OFFICERS’ LIVES

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 💔 Lucas' story is not just heartbreaking — it’s a call to action. ⚠️ Every 57 hours, a Police Officer dies by suicide in the U.S. — a stat we cannot ignore. 🔵 This episode we delivers one of the most emotional and important interviews we’ve ever recorded. This is a MUST-WATCH for anyone in Law Enforcement, with family on the job, or simply concerned about the unseen battles our heroes face. In this powerful episode, we si...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 138: THE GOLD CLUB TAKEDOWN – SEX, POWER, AND THE FBI FEATURING RETIRED FBI AGENT MARK SEWELL

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In Episode 138, we sit down with retired FBI Special Agent Mark Sewell, the man who led one of the largest Mafia investigations in U.S. history—the explosive takedown of The Gold Club in Atlanta. 💥 The Gold Club Case wasn't just about a strip club—it was a multimillion-dollar criminal empire involving organized crime, public corruption, money laundering, sex trafficking, and celebrity clients. From mobsters and athletes t...

1 month ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 137; UNDERCOVER IN SIN CITY: THE REAL DANGER WITH JENN BENJAMINS

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 💥 Las Vegas. Sex. Drugs. Rock & Roll. And one badass undercover operator in the middle of it all. 💥 In this explosive episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with elite undercover operator Jenn Benjamins, who worked deep inside some of the most dangerous criminal networks on the Las Vegas Strip. From infiltrating drug rings to dismantling human trafficking operations, Jenn opens up about the high-stakes world of undercov...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 136: ALEX VILLANUEVA ON L.A. GANG WARS, RISING CRIME IN LOS ANGELES & 2025 SHERIFF ELECTION

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🔥 INSIDE THE GANG WARS AND CRIME OF LOS ANGELES 🔥 Step into the gritty streets of L.A. with former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva as he pulls back the curtain on the violent world of gangs, the ruthless crime wave, and the real-life dangers that come with wearing the badge in one of America’s most notorious cities. In this explosive episode of GOLD SHIELDS, you'll hear: 📍 First-hand accounts of surviving...

1 month ago

51 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS Special 9/11 Memorial Show EPISODE 135; THE MAN IN THE RED BANDANA; 9/11 HERO WELLES CROWTHER’S STORY 🇺🇸

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🕯️ Featuring Alison Crowther, Mother of 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther In this Unforgettable 9/11 Tribute Episode, GOLD SHIELDS has the profound honor of speaking with Alison Crowther, the mother of Welles Crowther — a True American Hero known around the world as "The Man in the Red Bandana". On September 11th, 2001, Welles, a 24-year-old equities trader and former volunteer firefighter, made the ultimate sacrifice. Wearing a ...

2 months ago

54 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 134: ONE CALL. ONE NOTE. ONE COP'S BREAKING POINT | POLICE TRAUMA & SURVIVAL STORY

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. "When the Call Breaks You" In this raw and emotional episode of GOLD SHIELDS, former undercover police officer, Navy rescue diver, and best-selling author Matt Griffin shares the unfiltered truth behind one of the darkest nights of his life. 🚨 Hear the harrowing details of a traumatic call that pushed him beyond the edge — one so horrific, it led him to write his own suicide note. But what happened next is a story of stre...

2 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 133: ENTER THE MINDS OF MONSTERS: PHIL CHALMERS REVEALS SERIAL KILLER SECRETS

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 💀 ENTER THE MINDS OF MONSTERS. In this chilling, heart-pounding, and unforgettable episode, Phil Chalmers, bestselling author of "Speaking Truth to Evil" and host of the viral Serial Killer Experience takes us deep into the twisted psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. From Charles Manson to Son of Sam, BTK, and beyond... Phil has looked these killers in the eyes and asked the questions no one else dared. 🧠 What...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 132: DEA LEGEND CHRIS FEISTL — THE REAL NARCOS: TAKING DOWN THE CALI CARTEL

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🎙️ NOW STREAMING: GOLD SHIELDS Episode 132 features an exclusive, edge-of-your-seat interview with Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl, one of the elite agents who brought down the Cali Cartel — the most powerful and sophisticated drug trafficking organization in history. 🔥 If you’ve seen Netflix’s hit series NARCOS: Season 3, you’ve seen Chris Feistl's story. Now, hear the REAL TRUTH — straight from the source. Chris ...

2 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS GOES LIVE! EPISODE 131: TRUE CRIME AND PIZZA

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. We just dropped the first-ever LIVE episode of GOLD SHIELDS — and it’s one you do not want to miss! 📍 We had an incredible night at Brother Bruno’s Pizzeria in Washingtonville, NY, recording in front of an amazing live audience. Huge thanks to Vinny and the whole team for the warm welcome and amazing food! 🍕 🎤 Special Guest Lauren Conlin — host of The Outlier, expert on The Nancy Grace Show, and star of PopCrime TV ...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 130: "Fridays With Frank” Star Frank Sloup EXCLUSIVE Interview | Viral Police Stories & Behind-the-Scenes Moments

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Discover the latest GOLD SHIELDS episode featuring viral Law Enforcement star Frank Sloup, the renowned Pinal County Deputy Sheriff behind the hit YouTube series Fridays With Frank. Join us for a lighthearted, fun, and entertaining interview as Frank shares behind-the-scenes stories and police adventures that have made him a sensation with millions of views. Watch the exclusive interview with one of Arizona’s most-watched...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 129: 9/11 Survivor FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown: Inside the South Tower Collapse NEVER FORGET

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful, emotional, and unforgettable interview, retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown shares his firsthand account of surviving the September 11th terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. A True American Hero, Tim was next to the South Tower when it collapsed around him—and lived to tell the story. 🎙️ In this must-watch episode, Tim opens up about the horrific events of 9/11, the loss of over 100 FDNY brothers ...

3 months ago

59 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 128: THE TRUE LIES OF THE CIA – CIA INSIDER JOHN KIRIAKOU EXPOSES ALL

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🎙️ This week on GOLD SHIELDS, we go deep into the world of Covert Operations, Black Sites, and Government Secrets with Former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer John Kiriakou — the man who helped capture Usama Bin Laden’s top lieutenants… and paid the price for exposing the CIA torture program. 🔍 In this INTENSE, uncensored interview, Kiriakou shares shocking behind-the-scenes details about: ✅ The hunt for Usama Bin Lade...

3 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 127: DEA AGENT JACK MCFARLAND: INSIDE THE DEADLIEST DRUG WARS

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. From the tough streets of Philadelphia ➡️ to training at Quantico ➡️ to busting International Traffickers with the DEA Caribbean Task Force — Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland has seen it all, done it all, and survived to tell the story. 🔥 Go behind the scenes of America's real Drug Wars 💣 Learn how elite DEA Agents track Cartels, infiltrate Drug Rings, and bring Global Traffickers to Justice 👮‍♂️ Hear firsthand wh...

3 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 126: INSIDE 5,500 DEATH SCENES: BARBARA BUTCHER – NYC'S LEGENDARY DEATH INVESTIGATOR

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Go inside the world of True Crime and Forensic Investigation with Barbara Butcher, NYC’s Legendary Death Investigator. With over 5,500 Death Scenes, Barbara helped solve some of New York's most haunting cases — from Homicides to 9/11. 💥 Career Highlights: 🔍 5,500+ cases investigated 📘 Bestselling author of "What the Dead Know" 🕵️‍♀️ Key role in Cold Cases, Mass Fatalities, and Criminal Convictions ⚖️ Fierce advocate for v...

4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 125: AMERICAN SNIPER’S SON SPEAKS: COLTON KYLE ON PATRIOTISM, HEROISM & MILITARY LEGACY

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this unforgettable Episode, we sit down with Colton Kyle, the son of Legendary Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, and Taya Kyle. Colton opens up about carrying his father's legacy, growing up with a national hero, and forging his own path with resilience, strength, and purpose. A Must-Watch for Patriots, Military Families, and Fans of Real American Stories. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction...

4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 124: DEEP COVER WITH FBI: SCOTT PAYNE'S TERRIFYING TRUE CRIME STORIES

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Join us for an exclusive interview with legendary FBI undercover agent Scott Payne – a man who lived in the shadows to bring justice to the light. 🕵️‍♂️💥 🎙️ Hear real-life Undercover FBI stories from deep inside the dangerous world of Organized Crime, Motorcycle Gangs, and Violent Neo-Nazi gangs. Scott reveals the harrowing truth of life under deep cover – the fear, the close calls, and the emotional toll. 💣 TRUE CR...

4 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes