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Former corrections officer, former sheriff, and now businessman Joel Gonzalez speaks on the various chapters of his life. Joel shares some of the toughest things he faced as an officer and as a businessman. 

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A particular Sergeant shares his battles with PTSD developed while working for corrections. Many officers are too ashamed or embarrassed to fully admit that there is something wrong with them. Our special guest is a true testament to the saying: "It's OK, to not be OK." 

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Jeremy Beach is a Marine and former Police Officer as well as a CDCR "brat". Beach talks briefly about his dads career, his military career and is experience as a police officer. 

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Mort, Danny, and Ariel discuss what the mind goes through when dealing with a stressful situation or incident. They cover Color Codes of Awareness and OODA Loop, which creates a base for future "0-100" Episodes. 

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In this episode the Hot Mic team interviews newly graduated Officer Holguin. Officer Holguin speaks about the hurdles he experienced during backgrounds, the COVID-19 precautions taken during the academy, and his first day on the job. 

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What was your job prior to working in law enforcement? Did you or did you have a job while in law enforcement? HotMic crew invites Freddy, who is an officer and has had a successful hobby as a DJ. Listen in as we talk about how at one point in our career, we want to say, "EFF THIS JOB!"

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Just a fun show with Mort, Danny, Ariel, Loshek, and introducing Ernie the Tech Guy. In this Hot Mic Heat, many jokes (some inappropriate) are shared. Some jokes are borrowed from other people. 

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In this episode, Mort, Danny, and Ariel discuss things they USE to do prior to joining corrections. The Hot Mic cast challenges its listeners to do something they USE to do, or, pick up a new hobby during this pandemic. 

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Don's father, a former correctional officer, was compromised by inmates which created tall hurdles. Listen in as Don speaks of the challenge and how he stayed strong in order to accomplish his dream of becoming a Police Officer. 

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Officer Ochoa is a 24 year veteran who has worked in various California prisons. In this episode, she talks about her line, growing up a CDC brat, and fending off the wolves.