
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeComedy | |||

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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 5, A Good Judge of Character, from his upcoming book:
Police Stories: Street Cop to Sergeant — True Crime, Chaos, & ... more
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What the Flock is going on? Thanks for joining me and my partner in crime for today's show: retired 20-year NYPD detective, podcaster, and author Marique Bartoldus! On today's show, Marique (Monz) will break down the hysteria, misin... more
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In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 4, Not the Villages, from his upcoming book:
Police Stories: Street Cop to Sergeant — True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a... more
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I wanted to start today’s episode with a warning. Today’s episode went down some very dark roads and the subject matter is sensitive. We discussed the vicious murders of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy at the hands of their mother, ... more
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Super interesting stories
A must listen if you enjoy good cop stories. My favorite ones are the NYPD interviews.
Patrick is a fantastic interviewer, and his guests bring fascinating insight on all things law enforcement, criminal activity, and true crime mentality. You won’t be disappointed in giving this show a listen. High quality production!
I absolutely love this show. The creator interviews the most interesting guests (both law enforcement AND criminals/reformed criminals). I follow the Facebook group, too, and although I don’t post often, I do once in a while and have gained a TON of knowledge from the community.
I’ve been following this podcast on Spotify for a while. When I realized my MacBook comes with Apple Podcasts I decided to follow here, too. Looking forward to more excellent interviews to come!
Patrick is an awesome host. Very knowledgeable, great question and insight. I enjoyed being in the show.
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A crime-focused interview show that blends inside looks at law enforcement with craft and publishing advice. Guests range from seasoned officers and federal agents to crime writers and forensic professionals, discussing procedures, leadership, wellness, and the realities of policing, often with a storytelling angle for writers and readers who crave authentic detail. Noteworthy traits include a retired-law-enforcement host's firsthand perspective, a willingness to cover controversial topics (immigration policy, gun laws, accountability), and a steady emphasis on accuracy for those writing crime fiction or seeking deeper understanding of policing culture.
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Cops and Writers Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 329 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Cops and Writers Podcast include:
1. George Sichler
2. Kevin Grogan
3. Mark Lamb
4. Owen Hanson
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