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Bulletproof True Crime: The Operator Files

Steve Stanulis, Bleav
Law Enforcement
True Crime
Intelligence Work
Diddy
FBI
CIA
Self-Awareness
Situational Awareness
Princess
Sheree Hayes
SWAT
Deception
Risk Management
Leadership
Infidelity
Jeffrey Dahmer
NYPD
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Hollywood

Step into the shadows with Bulletproof: The Operator Files — a raw, high-stakes true crime and investigative podcast hosted by Steve Stanulis: ex-NYPD, elite bodyguard, private investigator, and Hollywood insider. From undercover missions to celebrity scandals, each episode reveals real cases, covert operations, and untold stories of deception, danger, and survival. Whether it's tracking a con art... more

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Latest Episodes

• Brandon Griffith recounts the night he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at home while reading with his wife

• The life-saving actions taken by his wife, first responders, and EMS teams during the emergency

• Brandon’s experience of being ... more

• Jared Wihongi’s journey from New Zealand to U.S. law enforcement

• The truth about becoming a SWAT operator

• Why patrol work can be more dangerous than SWAT missions

• How discipline and teamwork determine survival

• The mental side of high-ri... more

Early Career & NYPD Life

• Why Ankit joined the NYPD

• Real experiences working in New York City

• Lessons from policing under pressure

• Street instincts and reading people

Transition Into Law

• Why he chose law after police work

... more

1. Early Career & Reality Shock

• Transition from Princeton Police Department to Las Vegas Metro

• Immediate exposure to high-risk, real-world policing

• The gap between training and reality

2. Life on the Streets

• High-pressure situati... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Griffith
Former Deputy Sheriff who survived a prolonged cardiac arrest; founder of Griffith Blue Heart nonprofit
Griffith Blue Heart
Episode: Former Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith Shares His Near-Death Experience & Second Chance at Life
Jared Wihongi
SWAT operator, combatives trainer, and former Utah-based law enforcement officer
Independent trainer / former police officer
Episode: Inside SWAT Culture with Jared Wihongi | Real Police Training, Survival & Modern Policing
Ankit Kapoor
NYPD veteran turned divorce attorney
CSK Law NY
Episode: From NYPD Cop to Top Trial Lawyer | Ankit Kapoor Full Interview
Randy Sutton
34-year LVMPD veteran, founder of The Wounded Blue
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; The Wounded Blue
Episode: From Shootouts to Broken Cops… The Truth Behind Law Enforcement | Randy Sutton
Jimmy May
Former Navy SEAL, executive protection expert, founder of Beyond the Brotherhood
Beyond the Brotherhood / May Day Executive Services
Episode: From No Direction to Navy SEAL Commander | Jimmy May on Choosing the Hardest Path | Bullet Proof Podcast
Eric Mekosch
Active SWAT officer, firearms instructor, and trainer
Texas Tactical Police Officer Association (Regional Director), American Warrior Association
Episode: From Patrol to SWAT: The Real Stories They Don’t Show You | Eric Mekosch
Keith Grounsell
leadership, enforcement consultant with decades of undercover narcotics and high-risk operation experience
Independent consultant / author
Episode: Keith Grounsell: Hard Lessons From the Real World
Heather Glogolich
Police Captain, instructor, and advocate
Law Enforcement
Episode: Breaking the Mold: Leadership, Identity, and Reality Inside Modern Policing | Captain Heather Glogolich
Steve Gonzalez
Former FBI executive, global threat assessment expert
FBI
Episode: Inside the FBI–NYPD Terror Task Force: How New York Was Kept Safe | Steve Gonzalez

Hosts

Steve Stanulis
Host of Bulletproof; ex-NYPD, elite bodyguard, private investigator, and Hollywood insider.
Lorena Sierra
Former FBI Special Agent; undercover and financial crimes focus; discusses her policing career and investigative experiences.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#149
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#210
Germany/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#73
Colombia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#93
Russia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#205
Mexico/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Former Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith Shares His Near-Death Experience & Second Chance at Life
Q: How did this change your approach to your career and life?
It shifted his focus from being primarily a SWAT officer to training others in life-saving medical skills and founding a nonprofit to equip cops with real-world readiness.
Former Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith Shares His Near-Death Experience & Second Chance at Life
Q: What exactly did you experience during the near-death moment?
He describes an immediate transcendence into a calm space with a sense of peace, followed by a light return to consciousness and a strong spiritual impression guiding his life after the incident.
From Shootouts to Broken Cops… The Truth Behind Law Enforcement | Randy Sutton
Q: What inspired you to start The Wounded Blue?
A combination of his own medical crisis, betrayal by the department over medical bills, and the broad need for support among injured officers nationwide.
From Shootouts to Broken Cops… The Truth Behind Law Enforcement | Randy Sutton
Q: What was the moment you realized policing would demand more than you expected?
The Vegas shooting during a pursuit and the subsequent realization that the job's dangers and ethical challenges would push him beyond the academy into high-stakes scenarios.
From Patrol to SWAT: The Real Stories They Don’t Show You | Eric Mekosch
Q: How did you view the difference between TV SWAT depictions and real life?
The real difference is in training, professionalism, and the level of discipline; TV shows dramatize tools and techniques, whereas on real operations every move is calculated and rehearsed to minimize risk.

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This show leans into high-stakes true crime, law enforcement, and national security, blending firsthand accounts from former investigators, agents, and insiders with practical discussions on safety, investigations, and systemic issues in policing and intelligence. Across episodes, listeners are treated to vivid case storytelling, behind-the-scenes dynamics of investigations, and expert takes on topics like organized crime, counter-terrorism, and the realities of police leadership. A standout trait is the host's willingness to share gritty, unfiltered perspectives from the field, often paired with guests who bring decades of on-the-ground experience. Potential listeners who enjoy candid crime narratives, practical safety insights, and inside... more

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