Episodes

"WHAT DIFFERENCE, AT THIS POINT, DOES IT MAKE?" That was a famous line stated by a well known politician when describing the deaths of four brave Americans on September 11, 2012, in Benghazi Libya after a terrorist attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Consulate and CIA Annex. Sarah Adams was a CIA Analyst and Targeter who's team was on the ground and fighting for their lives on the roofs for 13 hours. Hear her first hand account of the lies and betrayal that took place, even as those brave men were en...

Would you be able to step in front of a bullet to protect the President? Could you exchange your life for his? These questions are what a Secret Service Agent faces everyday, and that's what our guest this week will talk about. Mark Brandenburg, a 20 year Secret Service Agent, will discuss what goes into protecting the most powerful person in the world. The threats, intelligence gathering, planning the advance trips, and so much more will be here on Episode 62 of GOLD SHIELDS. Chapters 00:00 I...

Whats it like to capture the most wanted terrorist in the world? How fast is your heart pumping? These questions and many more will be answered during this episode by the man who lived through this intense apprehension, and that's Gregory D. Lee. Gregory was working for the DEA in Pakistan during the time that Ramzi Yousef, a bomb maker for Al-Qaeda, was wanted for the plot to blow up 12 airliners simultaneously over the Pacific Ocean, and also for the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. H...

Banning Sweatland, a Law Enforcement Officer, shares his background and experiences in the field. He emphasizes the importance of training for Law Enforcement and the need for community engagement. Banning also discusses the challenges faced by Law Enforcement Officers, including negative media portrayals. Banning Sweatland discusses the importance of building relationships and training between Law Enforcement agencies. Banning also talks about his decision to run for Jack County Sheriff and his...

Jeremy Luberts, a former investigator, shares the chilling story of the burglary and murders that took place on Elm Street in 2012. The case involved Byron Smith, who shot and killed two teenagers who broke into his home. Jeremy provides insights into his background in law enforcement and the challenges he faced in a small town with limited resources. He recounts the initial investigation, the confession from Byron, and the crucial evidence captured on a digital audio recorder. The case raises q...

The TRUE CRIME BROADS, hosted by Crystal and Renae, has teamed up with In this episode, Dan Murphy and Tom Smith interview Crystal and Renee, the hosts of the True Crime Broads podcast, about the murder of Missy Beavers. They discuss the events leading up to the murder, Missy's life and background, and analyze the surveillance video of the perpetrator. Possible motives and suspects are explored, including the significance of LinkedIn messages and the potential involvement of a stalker. The hosts...

In this episode, Tom and Dan interview Claire White, the Director of Education at the Mob Museum, about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929. They discuss the rise of organized crime during Prohibition, Al Capone's role in the Chicago underworld, and the tensions between rival gangs. They delve into the planning and execution of the massacre, as well as the subsequent investigation. The episode provides insights into the criminal operations and power dynamics of the time. The St. ...

On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS hear a riveting journey with a legendary undercover ATF Agent, LOU VALOZE. In this dangerous world of gun violence, Valoze works undercover to halt the chaos. This episode unveils the extraordinary tales of an agent’s determination against the backdrop of firearms mayhem. Join us as Lou Valoze tells us his navigation through the shadows, bringing justice to communities in the relentless fight against gun violence. Brace yourself for this captivating interview into...

Jay Dobyns is a retired ATF agent and is featured in this explosive, and riveting Episode 55 of GOLD SHIELDS . This is an intense exploration of Dobyns undercover work infiltrating the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle gang. This show offers a detailed and immersive look into the challenges and risks of an undercover operation, making this a must-see episode, especially the True Crime and Law Enforcement enthusiasts. DON’T MISS OUT on this captivating glimpse into the criminal underworld. This i...

Dan and Tom had the privilege of having Former Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich on the show to give us an inside look into the crime epidemic in America, and what we can do to fix it. His years in Congress, and as Governor gives you the perspective of decisions, policies, and in inflection points that got us into this situation!! This compelling conversation that will give you a different look into CRIME IN AMERICA! Hear more about Gov. Ehrlich and follow him at: twitter (X) @bob_ehrlich...

Retired ICE/DHS Supervisory Special Agent VICTOR AVILA joins Dan and Tom on this jaw dropping episode of survival and a pure willingness to live, as can only be told by the man who went through it. In 2011 Victor and his partner, Jaime Zapata, were ambushed in Mexico by a Drug Cartel while on assignment, and tragically Agent Zapata was shot multiple times and was killed, while Victor survived numerous gunshot wounds. The story of this event is heart stopping and unbelievable. Hear this story, ...

GOLD SHIELDS is proud to start off 2024 with a True Legend as Dan and Tom introduce APHRODITE JONES. Aphrodite has a successful career as an award winning best selling author, an investigative reporter, and a True Crime Icon. Aphrodite joins Dan and tom to talk about some of the most well known True Crime cases in America, such as OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, The FBI Killer, and Scott Peterson, but on this Premiere episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Aphrodite talks about a truly fascinating case that involv...

****SEASON FINALE**** During this special show that will conclude the first season, Dan and Tom thank everyone for their overwhelming support of GOLD SHIELDS. On the final episode of Season One, Dan and Tom had the honor and privilege of interviewing Andrew "Sully" Sullivan, a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran, who served 6 years on SEAL TEAM 2, and 11 yrs on DEVGRU (Development Group). His story of service was amazing to hear, from entering the Navy SEAL program after 9/11, to a number of deployments, ...

On this very special show, our two friends, and the hosts of the very popular podcast, The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failace join us on GOLD SHIELDS. Both Kevin and Mike are retired Police Officers from New Jersey, but nothing could have prepared Dan and Tom for the stories we heard from both of these proud men about their separate traumatic events while serving their communities. The events are jaw dropping and emotional, and show everyone out there that Police Officers are hu...

On October 29, 2018, while working at the Tempe Police Department in Arizona, Police Officer Lindsay McCall Long was asked to assist in serving a Domestic Violence Order of Protection, something she had done numerous times without incident, but this day would be different. The subject of the Order of Protection opened fire on Lindsay and her partner as they entered the residence. Lindsay was shot three times, once in the forearm, once on the back of her left arm, and her lower back. Lindsay’s pa...

Three Shots…Four Shots…One Shooter…Two Shooters…Oswald…Zapruder...Castro…Mafia…LBJ Join us on this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS as we remember the 60th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Dan and I welcome Cold Case expert, and host of the popular podcast, Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, along with Retired Secret Service Agents, and host of the new exciting podcast, The Monteiro Report, Stephen Monteiro. We’ll take you through a historical perspective about the assassinati...

On September 11, 2012, members of Ansar Al-Sharia attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya resulting in the deaths of both United States Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith. In the early morning of September 12, the group launched a mortar attack against a CIA annex approximately one mile away, killing two CIA contractors Tyrone S. Woods and Glen Doherty and wounding ten others. Among the heroes that day ...

“Ric Prado is an American Hero, having served his country loyally for decades in tough places, spying and fighting against our tough enemies” (Cofer Black), “Ric Prado is an American original, a Shadow Warrior whose combat and street skills actually live up to Hollywood’s spy movie fantasies” (Ambassador Henry A. Crumpton) Those are just some of the thoughts of well known people who know Ric Prado, and have worked with him. RIC PRADO is a True Warrior and Hero, and has dedicated his life to prot...

A mysterious unknown figure began a murderous reign in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London in 1888, and in the end, he had anywhere from 5 to12 victims, and has NEVER BEEN CAUGHT OR IDENTIFIED! On this long awaited episode, Dan and Tom dive into the most mysterious, well known serial killers in history, Jack The Ripper. RICHARD JONES is a leading expert on the Jack The Ripper case, and a historian of the events. Richard joins GOLD SHIELDS to talk about this extraordinary case of murder, myste...

On this amazing episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom speak to two of the best Criminal and Clinical Psychologists in their fields, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the Los Angeles area. Shiloh and Scott will take you on an incredible clinical look into the Criminal mind, and how, and why it works the way it does when committing some of the most evil acts in history. They talk about the difference between crazy, insane and evil. The four of us then go on a ride through some of the best Hollywood mov...

Jim Dinkins has had an amazing career in Law Enforcement on the Federal level where he was a Special Agent with U.S. Customs, at the Special Agent in Charge office in San Francisco, California. At that time in American’s history, Colombian drug cartels were one of the greatest threats to the nation, and Jim developed an investigative expertise in undercover money laundering and drug smuggling investigations. During this time, Jim also became a founding member of the Warrant Entry & Tactical Team...

**AUDIO RELEASED, VIDEO COMING SOON** On April 19, 1995 in Oklahoma City, a rental truck pulled up to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, and the driver Timothy McVeigh exited the truck and walked away. Moments later, an enormous explosion tore the Murrah building in half killing 168 people, including 19 children. The city was rocked by the explosion, and the sadness of those killed was felt around the world. The hunt for the terrorist or terrorists was underway with the full force of the FBI...

REMEMBERING 9/11 On this last Episode (41) paying tribute to the memories of 9/11, Dan and Tom are so proud to have the story of the Military response to the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror with TIM CRUICKSHANK. Tim is a Retired 25 Year NAVY SEAL Veteran. Tim served on both coasts , as well as around the world. Tim, in addition to his exceptional service record during his deployments, was also a BUD/S instructor, and NATO liaison. This was an exceptional show giving Dan and Tom, as well as o...

REMEMBERING 9/11 On this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were excited to have on the show, a close friend, NYPD SERGEANT JOE IMPERATRICE. Joe has an amazing story of his upbringing with the dream of joining the NYPD, to the impact of the 9/11 attacks on his life, to founding the very successful foundation, Blue Lives Matter NYC. Joe’s support of our brothers and sisters in Blue is amazing, and the work he does to show that support is even more impressive. Blue Lives Matter NYC is on...