The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a retired San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

In this episode, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discusses his upbringing and 33-year career with the LASD. We will discuss some controversial incidents involving his deputies and his relationship with the County Board of Supervisors. He will also discuss the allegations of the "Deputy Gangs" within the LASD, the Night Stalker, policing Los Angeles County, the hiring process, Sheriff Sherman Block, and why he was put on the Los Angeles County "Do Not Hire List."