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April 1, 2025

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 Daniel and...

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March 25, 2025

46. 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 hobbies, and...

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March 18, 2025

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 police...

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March 11, 2025

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 police...

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March 4, 2025

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 retired...

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Feb. 26, 2025

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 interrogation...

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Feb. 19, 2025

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 retired...

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Feb. 12, 2025

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 happens...

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Feb. 5, 2025

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 Rutherford...

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Jan. 29, 2025

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, free police...

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Jan. 22, 2025

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 your head...

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Jan. 8, 2025

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 bathroom, and...

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Jan. 1, 2025

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 police officer...

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Dec. 25, 2024

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 prisoners,...

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Dec. 18, 2024

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 retired...

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Dec. 11, 2024

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 pranks are the...

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Dec. 4, 2024

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 retired...

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Nov. 27, 2024

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 make Joann...

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Nov. 20, 2024

29. UGLY CRYING

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 29th 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 duty, and how...

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Nov. 13, 2024

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 duty, and how...

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Nov. 6, 2024

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. Hosted...

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Oct. 30, 2024

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 most...

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Oct. 23, 2024

25. AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 25th episode, former Fleet Services Employee Casey Baker shares some of his strange encounters inside city vehicles, and retired Officers Rhonda Fields and Brandon Fields share their...

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Oct. 16, 2024

24. THE POOP ANGEL

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 24TH episode, retired Officer Chief David Gelsthorpe and retired Firefighter Kelly Gelsthorpe share stories about the different types of air required for police motorcycles, the Poo-rito,...

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