From the Streets of Baltimore to the Airwaves: My Unpredictable Journey, If you had asked me, back when I was a young police officer in Baltimore, what my life would be like today, I would have never envisioned where I am now. That’s not to say the journey was easy—far from it. My path was paved with dark days and immense challenges, all of which played a crucial role in shaping the person I am today.
Currently, I'm a syndicated radio host, podcaster, and social media presence. But before I delve into that, let me take you back to where it all began. From the Streets of Baltimore to the Airwaves: My Unpredictable Journey Check out all of our great interviews available as a free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or most major podcast platforms.
A Career Cut Short
I’m a retired Baltimore Police Sergeant, retired due to lifelong disabling injuries from an act of violence. My police career ended abruptly at the age of 33. I’m physically disabled, but I don’t consider myself handicapped—an important distinction for me. For more news and updates, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and numerous other social media platforms.
During an arrest, while fighting for control of my service weapon, I initially thought I had sprained my right wrist. The suspect had managed to turn the gun towards my face while it was still in my hand, and all the rounds were fired, rendering the weapon useless. The injury was far more severe than I anticipated, resulting in three surgeries and two steel plates in my right hand. Being right-handed, this meant my wrist and the base of my thumb were locked into place. From the Streets of Baltimore to the Airwaves: My Unpredictable Journey
This wasn’t my first brush with violence. I had been involved in three other shootings, and while I didn’t return fire in the first two incidents, the last two were different. Fortunately, everyone survived.
The Toll of Service
I knew the risks when I became a police officer, but I could never have anticipated the level of violence and trauma I would encounter. In ten years, I was involved in four shootings, was cut by a drunk, suffered smoke inhalation from two house fires, endured numerous car accidents, and found myself in more physical altercations than I can count. From the Streets of Baltimore to the Airwaves: My Unpredictable Journey All of our great interviews are available as a free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or most major podcast platforms.
The job was more than just arresting bad guys. It was filled with good memories and rewarding moments. Despite the violence and death, my career, like that of most American police officers, was about much more than the darker aspects.
Life After Law Enforcement
From the Streets of Baltimore to the Airwaves: My Unpredictable Journey By the time my career ended, I was 33, married, and the father of two young daughters. Unfortunately, my marriage didn’t survive the aftermath of my career’s end. The trauma and its effects were profound, and I struggled for many years.
For eight years, I worked various jobs, mostly in sales. Then, in 1999, I stumbled upon audio blogs, the precursor to podcasts. This discovery sparked my interest in audio broadcasting. I started by hosting a brokered radio show, selling my own advertising, and attending night school to learn the intricacies of radio broadcasting. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, MeWe and other social media platforms.
A New Beginning
Listen to numerous episodes of the radio show as a free podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. For about 19 years, I enjoyed a successful career as a full-time FM music radio personality. In March 1997, I launched a podcast that quickly gained attention and was picked up by radio stations.
Today, my show, the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show is syndicated by Talk Media Network, it is broadcast on 116 affiliate AM-FM radio stations across the U.S., reaching a combined population of more than 44 million. We continue to add more stations, expanding our reach even further. Once aired, the episodes are converted into a podcast, which ranks in the top .5% of all shows. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, MeWe and other social media platforms.
Reflecting on the Journey
When people comment on my "overnight success," I can’t help but laugh. They see the results but not the long, arduous journey that led here. Now, I’m an older man talking on the radio, posting about my podcast, and creating social media content. But deep down, I’m still that young cop trying to wolf down a quick bite to eat between calls for service.
Life has taken me on an unexpected journey, from the streets of Baltimore to the radio airwaves, and every step has been a part of my story. My Unpredictable Journey.
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