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Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement
2024 & 2025: Ranked #1 Law Podcast
Hosted by Tyler Owen, TMPA's Blue Grit Podcast delivers candid conversations about the issues, challenges, and stories impacting the law enforcement community. From officer rights and public safety to leadership, legislation, and the realities of wearing the badge, Blue Grit gives a voice to those who serve.
Since 1950, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) has been committed to protecting the rights, careers, and interests of Texas peace officers…
Episodes
- Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement
#037- “In The Eyes of a Ranger”
Send us Fan Mail Prepare yourself for an incredible adventure alongside Retired Texas Ranger John Vance. The way he recounts his story is so vivid, you'll feel…
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#036- “Motivate, Inspire, Educate” w/ ATO Bridging the Divide Host Joe King
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what goes on behind those stoic faces in blue? Well, that's precisely what we're peeling back in this episode with our esteemed…
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#035- "The Godfathers II"
Send us Fan Mail TMPA Executive Director Kevin Lawrence and Attorney Ron DeLord join the show for round 2 of "The Godfathers." Check it out; you won't be…
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#034- “The STEP Sista”
Send us Fan Mail Come and join us as we embark on a fascinating journey into the world of law enforcement training and grants. Our special guest, Katie…
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#033- "A Liaison, Lobbyist, and Friend"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from John Wilkerson, a member of the Government Affairs team at TMPA, as he discusses the 88th Legislative Session at…
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#032- "The Godfathers"
Send us Fan Mail Remember what it's like to be the new kid on the block? That's how our guests, Kevin Lawrence (Executive Director of TMPA) and Ron, felt when…
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#031- "A Pioneer Attorney for Cops"
Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an enlightening journey that tracks the fascinating path of Bob Gorsky, the longest-serving TMPA attorney. Picture a young man…
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#030- "It's More Than Just a Chair"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Blue Grit team has on Tommy Capell, the founder of Saving a Hero's Place. This organization creates personalized chairs…
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#029- "Eleven Years Have Come and Gone"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get to hear from TMPA President Joe Tovar about his life journey and experiences in law enforcement. He shares his…
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#028- "Behind The Barrel" w/ Sons of Liberty Gun Works
Send us Fan Mail Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! We've been shooting the breeze (pun intended) with none other than Mike from Sons of Liberty…
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#027- "I Had 6 Tourniquets On Me"
Send us Fan Mail How often do we witness pure resilience and the power of the human spirit? Join us as we hear Corporal Claudia Cormier's inspiring story of…
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#026-"No Way He Was Getting Out Of Our County"
Send us Fan Mail Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward and Jourdanton Police Chief Eric Kaiser share their story about the 2022 deadly shootout involving the…
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#025- "Eyes In The Sky" with Pearland Police
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Pearland Police Officer Herbert Oubre and former Officer Brandon Karr join the Blue Grit Podcast to discuss their roles in…
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#024- "I Want A Win For My Partner"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on Frisco K9 Police Officer Ryan Chandler and his partner K9 Amigo. Chandler, a third-generation law enforcement…
- Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement
#023 "She Almost Walked Away From $680,000"
Send us Fan Mail TMRS Chief Service Officer Debbie Munoz and Education Representative Shannon Lucero bring their expertise to the Blue Grit Podcast, discussing…
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#022- "I Woke Up And My Life Was Changed" Part 2
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on DART Police Officer Justin Ellis and his wife Rachel, who share their inspiring story of resilience and…
- Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement
#022- "I Woke Up And My Life Was Changed" Part 1
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on DART Police Officer Justin Ellis and his wife Rachel, who share their inspiring story of resilience and…
- Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement
#021- "She Takes The Car And Hits Me"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on Lubbock Police Officer Michael Matsik, to discuss his near-fatal incident in 2014. Matsik further explains how his…
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#020-"Trooper James Scott Burns"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on Michaela Burns to discuss the tragic loss of her husband, D.P.S. Trooper James “Scott” Burns. She explains how…
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#019- "You All Have Our Back Everyday"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on the 42nd Lt. Governor, Dan Patrick, where he explains his unwavering support for law enforcement. He reflects on the…
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#018- “Agent Under Fire” Part 2
Send us Fan Mail ICE Special Agent Victor Avila continues his story with the Blue Grit team of courage and survival of an ambush in Mexico. Agent Avila has…
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#018- “Agent Under Fire” Part 1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, (Ret.) ICE Special Agent Victor Avila joins Blue Grit to share his story of courage and survival during a harrowing ambush in…
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#017-"Workers Comp Was Not Written For You..."
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has Personal Injury Attorney Aaron Allison and TMPA Legislative Liaison John Wilkerson to discuss Workers Comp. Aaron was…
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#016-"Moore...about Brady List"
Send us Fan Mail TMPA Attorney Randall Moore sits down with the Blue Grit Team and discusses the "ins and outs" about the BRADY LIST. BIO- Randall D. Moore has…
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#015-"Shot in the head with a crossbow"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team meets with Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Tom Lee and TMPA Field Rep. Leighton Guarnere to discuss Sgt. Lee's story of…
- Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement
#014-"Overrun"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit Team has on Todd Bensman, a former counterterrorism journalist appointed by DPS Director Steve McGraw as a DPS counterterrorism…
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#013- "Austin Councilwoman Kelly stands in the fire DEFENDING the Police"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit team has on Austin City Councilwoman Mackenzie Kelly to discuss the consequences defunding the police has on the city of Austin…
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#012- “Terror on Texas soil”
Send us Fan Mail It could have been a North Texas massacre with up to 150 victims, if not for a Garland Police officer who became the first lawman in the…
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#011- "I Knew I Was Going to Die"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit team meets with Tyler Police Detective/TMPA 2nd Vice President Ken Gardner who shares his story when he nearly lost his life in…
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#010- "The line has been drawn in the sand"
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Clint and Tyler sit down with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar to discuss his history with TMPA, his job duties, and his…
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#009- "there is a war on cops in this country"
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Grit team meets with FOP 1st Vice President Joe Gamaldi and TMPA Executive Director Kevin Lawrence. This episode explains the FOP and…
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#008- "I saw him reaching for the gun"
Send us Fan Mail Retired California Deputy and now TMPA Field Rep. David Kurylowicz discusses how a "low priority call for service" turned deadly, nearly…
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#007- "Meet the Host"
Send us Fan Mail Clint, Tyler and guest host "The man the myth...the legend" TMPA Field Services Director John Sierega discuss the birth of Blue Grit Podcast…
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#006- “The immigration war in our backyard"
Send us Fan Mail Chris Cabrera is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Texas who concurrently works as the Vice…
Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementSpecial Edition- "Uvalde...through the eyes of Juan Maldonado"
Send us Fan Mail Not long after the horrific mass murder of 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the finger-pointing began. While…
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#005- “I was shot in the neck”
Send us Fan Mail Former Balcones Heights Police Sergeant and now a current TMPA Field Representative Joey Sepulveda discusses his shooting that occurred in…
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#004-"POLICE and Politics"
Send us Fan Mail TMPA Government Affairs team Dallas Reed and John Wilkerson, discuss the upcoming 88th Legislative Session. DOWNLOAD this episode!…
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#003- "Heavy on the Reid"
Send us Fan Mail TMPA Member and Harrison County District Attorney Reid McCain talks about his law enforcement experience as a former Deputy/Cop...and how that…
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#002 "81 miles and counting"
Send us Fan Mail Austin Police Department Corporal Ben Mewis and Detective Scott Baldridge discuss their passion for running, working through budget deficits…
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#001- "I was facing 2 to 99"
Send us Fan Mail DOWNLOAD this episode! This episode is about former Deputy Chase Dotson, who assaulted a handcuffed prisoner and was ultimately arrested…
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#001- "I was facing 2 to 99" Teaser
Send us Fan Mail Sneak Peek of Episode 1 with a Former Deputy whose 2-second horrible decision nearly cost him 99 years in prison. Episode 1 release…
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Legislative Update from your TMPA team
Send us Fan Mail Executive Director Kevin Lawrence and Field Services Supervisor Clint McNear discuss legislative updates. Support the show email us at-…