Today’s guest is Anthony Pacetti, who recently retired from law enforcement after serving 23 years with the City of Miramar and 2 years with the Village of Pinecrest. Over the course of his career, Anthony experienced the highs, the challenges, and the realities that come with dedicating your life to public safety.

Now that he’s stepped away from the job, his focus has shifted to something many veteran officers feel strongly about, passing along the knowledge he wishes he had when he first put on the uniform.In this episode, we talk about lessons learned over decades in policing, how younger officers can set themselves up for long-term success, and what it means to leave the profession better than you found it.

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Sharing about Patreon, the new shows added to Counter Culture Inc's lineup, and this week's upcoming episode with Anthony Pacetti.

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Today’s guest is John Brooks, a retired police executive whose 43-year career in law enforcement spans service with the Miami Police Department, leadership roles in the Broward Sheriff’s Office, and ultimately as Chief of Police in Sunrise, Florida. He began as a patrol officer in 1975 and rose through the ranks over decades, retiring as chief in 2018. Along the way he led counter-terrorism efforts post-9/11, commanded large divisions, and became known for strategic leadership and community focus.

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Great live show this morning with a very active chat!

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Josh Ruohonen

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For First Responders and Veterans that are struggling, there are great programs available:

UCF Restores

Bleeding Blue Inc.

The Overwatch Collective

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Great conversation about the week past and the week coming up. I'm thinking about starting a Patreon, what do you think?

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Where was I last week? Talking about an upcoming episode and then giving my perspective on public speaking and how it relates to what I do here.

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In this episode of the Donut Shop Podcast, we sit down with Wayne and Josh from the Suck It Up Man podcast — professional poker players, poker coaches, and advocates for honest conversations about mental health.

Poker isn’t just about cards. It’s about psychology, discipline, risk management, emotional control, and surviving pressure when money — and ego — are on the line.

Wayne and Josh break down:

🎙️ What professional poker really teaches about emotional regulation
🧠 The mental health side of high-stakes competition
♠️ How variance, loss, and tilt mirror real life
🎯 What law enforcement and poker have in common under pressure

This conversation goes beyond the felt table — into mindset, masculinity, identity, and learning how to handle loss without losing yourself.

🍩🎙️ Donut Shop Podcast — real conversations with real people under real pressure.

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Michael D’Angelo, U.S. Marine veteran and founder of the Rapid Fire Comedy Tour.

Michael’s comedy isn’t just about laughs — it’s about connection. After serving in the Marine Corps, he found that humor became a bridge between veterans, first responders, and anyone who’s lived through high-stress environments.

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