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First and True

First and True

By Kenneth Bator

Brought to you by Ken Bator, former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and founder of the Police Officers’ CU Association. Each week a new true-crime or first-responder podcast is highlighted through an interview with the hosts. Tune in to get an in-depth look into your favorite podcasters or discover new shows that you really need to know about.
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Introductory Episode

First and TrueApr 18, 2023

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Season One Finale

Season One Finale

Host, Ken Bator, wraps up season one of First and True and announces two new podcasts including Mortgage Beat which is specifically for first responders looking to buy a home. Learn more about Mortgage Beat at Mortgage Beat | Podcast on Spotify For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/


To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

Jul 18, 202304:57
Sirens

Sirens

Episode 010 of First and True

An interview with Raven Rollins, Host of Sirens

Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast is an investigative true crime podcast from creator Raven Rollins where she discusses cases from her former hometown of Ada, OK, as well as other cases in the southwestern & deep south states. She invites expert guests to answer questions that pertain to the case at hand. She also discusses crime novels and true crime books with their authors. You can expect helpful resources, safety tips, and much more.

With notorious and unknown cases alike, every victim sees the light on our Sirens. To learn more or listen to Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast go to https://www.thesirenspodcast.com/

For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

 

Jul 11, 202352:26
Cults, Crimes, and Cabernet

Cults, Crimes, and Cabernet

Episode 009 of First and True

A look back at Cults, Crimes, and Cabernet before its name change to Navigating Advocacy.

To learn more or listen to Navigating Advocacy go to https://www.facebook.com/NavigatingAdvocacyPodcast

For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

 


Jul 04, 202318:49
Criminal Justice Evolution

Criminal Justice Evolution

Episode 008 of First and True

An interview with Patrick Fitzgibbons, Host of CJ Evolution.

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and the host of CJ Evolution.

Criminal Justice Evolution is a podcast for First Responders and offers guests and topics related to life, self-improvement, criminal justice, motivation, and fitness. To learn more or listen to CJ Evolution go to https://www.cjevolution.com/

For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

Jun 27, 202342:56
Police Off the Cuff

Police Off the Cuff

Episode 007 of First and True

An interview with Bill Cannon, Host of Police Off the Cuff.

Bill Cannon is a retired NYPD Sergeant and the host of Police Off the Cuff/Real Crime Stories.

Police Off the Cuff/Real Crime Stories is the ultimate hub for riveting true crime sagas, dissected by seasoned law enforcement veterans. Embark on a journey into high-profile cases, decoding each investigation's intricacies through a unique blend of police expertise and street smarts. To learn more or listen to Police Off the Cuff go to https://www.youtube.com/@PoliceofftheCuff/


For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/


To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

Jun 20, 202343:55
Squad Room
Jun 13, 202339:51
Squad Room

Squad Room

Episode 006 of First and True


An interview with Garrett TeSlaa, Host of The Squad Room.

Garrett TeSlaa is an active law-enforcement professional in California and the host of The Squad Room.

The Squad Room is a podcast devoted to optimizing the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness of police officers, and law enforcement personnel. Garret tackles any subject that might improve first-responder wellness and commitment to themselves, their loved ones, and their communities they serve. Topics covered on the podcast are physical fitness, sleep and sleeping disorders, identifying PTSD, mindfulness and meditation, the importance of mentors and coaches – the list goes on! To learn more or listen to The Squad Room go to https://www.thesquadroom.net/


For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/


To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

Jun 06, 202339:52
Coming Soon
May 30, 202311:04
Coming Soon
May 23, 202311:04
Law Enforcement Today

Law Enforcement Today

Episode 004 of First and True (Audio Only Version)*


An interview with John Jay Wiley, Host of Law Enforcement Today.


John Jay Wiley is a Retired Baltimore Police Sgt. And the host of the Syndicated Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast.

Law Enforcement Today: Crime and Trauma stories from those that have been there. It is a True Crime Show, a Law Enforcement Officer Show and a Human Interest show all in one. Get a glimpse of life behind the badge, investigations of true crimes, violence they encounter and experience. Law enforcement officers, first responders, military veterans, victims of crime and their families tell their stories of the trauma they experienced mostly regarding True Crime incidents. They also talk about how they built their new lives they wanted afterwards. While many people think the show is about Law Enforcement Training, or Law Enforcement specific topics, it is not, think of True Crime Podcasts with a twist.

 

To learn more or listen to Law Enforcement Today go to https://www.letradio.com/

 

For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

 

To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are


* This is a repost of episode 004 as the video version did not allow for the episode to post on some platforms.

May 16, 202346:55
Law Enforcement Today

Law Enforcement Today

Episode 004 of First and True

An interview with John Jay Wiley, Host of Law Enforcement Today.

John Jay Wiley is a Retired Baltimore Police Sgt. And the host of the Syndicated Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast.

Law Enforcement Today: Crime and Trauma stories from those that have been there. It is a True Crime Show, a Law Enforcement Officer Show and a Human Interest show all in one. Get a glimpse of life behind the badge, investigations of true crimes, violence they encounter and experience. Law enforcement officers, first responders, military veterans, victims of crime and their families tell their stories of the trauma they experienced mostly regarding True Crime incidents. They also talk about how they built their new lives they wanted afterwards. While many people think the show is about Law Enforcement Training, or Law Enforcement specific topics, it is not, think of True Crime Podcasts with a twist.

To learn more or listen to Law Enforcement Today go to https://www.letradio.com/

For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

 

May 09, 202346:55
Unlovely Truth
May 02, 202352:25
Firefighter Deconstructed

Firefighter Deconstructed

Episode 002 of First and True

An interview with Christy Warren, Host of The Firefighter Deconstructed.

Christy Warren, PTSD Survivor and retired fire captain, digs into how the job can affect mental and emotional health, the ensuing physical symptoms, and how to deal with it. Whether you’re just feeling crappy or have full-blown PTSD, or if you want to know the signs and how to help a brother or sister, Christy will talk about it on The Firefighter Deconstructed. A part of Mental Health News Radio Network.

Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat and works as a substitute teacher at Juvenile Hall in Martinez. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet.

To learn more or listen to The Firefighter Deconstructed go to https://firefighterdeconstructed.com/

To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at Who We Are — Bator Training & Consulting (btcinc.net)


Apr 25, 202339:19
True Consequences

True Consequences

Episode 001 of First and True

An interview with Eric Carter-Landin, Host of True Consequences.

True Consequences - True Crime Podcast was created by Eric Carter-Landin, the host and Executive Producer. Eric was born in Socorro, New Mexico, and currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eric holds an MBA from Western New Mexico University.

True Consequences - True Crime Podcast was born out of a desire to honor Eric’s baby brother and to help others in New Mexico in their fight for justice.

Eric’s brother, Jacob Landin was killed in 1987 and to this day his killer has never been charged or prosecuted. The case is currently reopened and being investigated by the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office.

True Consequences is not your typical true crime podcast it is an empathetic look at true crime. Eric understands what it’s like to fight for justice for a loved one and it’s his hope that you will be compelled to share these cases.

To learn more or listen to True Consequences go to About True Consequences - True Crime To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at Who We Are — Bator Training & Consulting (btcinc.net)

Apr 18, 202342:18
Introductory Episode

Introductory Episode

Episode 000 of First and True

Host, Ken Bator, introduces the First and True Podcast.

Apr 18, 202308:59