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.

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed devastation across the Southeast. Helene landed in Florida as a Category 4 with sustained winds of 140 mph. Helene became a deadly disaster across six states. On October 10, 2024, another hurricane, Hurricane Milton, landed again in Florida. Milton reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path towards Florida's central west coast. Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, pounding cities with winds over 100 mph. In this episode, retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, a resident of Florida, retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Doug Collier, a resident of Tennessee, and Dustin Wester, a current Deputy Sheriff with the Imperial County Sheriff's Office who grew up in North Carolina and started his law enforcement career there, will discuss their experiences, fears, and thoughts during these hurricanes, tornados, and previous experience with other natural disasters while living in those three states.

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, retired San Diego Police Gang Detective Felix Aguirre will discuss the San Diego PD Border Team. Detective Aguirre, assigned to the team, will discuss violent confrontations with bandits on both sides of the border. We will talk about the officer-involved shootings in those isolated dark canyons of San Diego County, the human suffering with those attempting to cross only to be violently attacked, raped, beaten, and robbed by those preying on them, and the team leadership and dynamics. After the team was disbanded, how did the department and their peers treat them? Join us in this exciting discussion.

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."

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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.

On February 15, 2011, ICE Special Agents Victor Avila and Jaime Zapata were ambushed by members of Los Zetas Cartel while on official assignment in Mexico. Special Agent Zapata tragically lost his life in the line of duty, while Special Agent Avila survived multiple gunshots. In this episode, we will hear from Victor Avila as he describes that deadly attack and what happened after that attack.

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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.

On February 15, 2011, ICE Special Agents Victor Avila and Jaime Zapata were ambushed by members of Los Zetas Cartel while on official assignment in Mexico. Special Agent Zapata tragically lost his life in the line of duty, while Special Agent Avila survived multiple gunshots. In this episode, we will hear from Victor Avila as he describes that deadly attack and what happened after that attack.

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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.

On February 15, 2011, ICE Special Agents Victor Avila and Jaime Zapata were ambushed by members of Los Zetas Cartel while on official assignment in Mexico. Special Agent Zapata tragically lost his life in the line of duty, while Special Agent Avila survived multiple gunshots. In this episode, we will hear from Victor Avila as he describes that deadly attack and what happened after that attack.

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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 former 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, one of the Chicago Twins, Jay Flores, discusses the life stories of known Mexican Cartel leaders, his relationship with them, and his boss, Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. Jay will talk about his first meeting with his boss in Sinaloa and the violence he witnessed while working with the Sinaloa Cartel. Jay and his twin brother (Chicago Twins) later testified against their boss, crippling the Sinaloa Cartel. How did the Chicago twins or the Flores brothers become so powerful? Join us and listen to his story.

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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 former 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, one of the Chicago Twins, Jay Flores, discusses the life stories of known Mexican Cartel leaders, his relationship with them, and his boss, Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. Jay will talk about his first meeting with his boss in Sinaloa and the violence he witnessed while working with the Sinaloa Cartel. Jay and his twin brother (Chicago Twins) later testified against their boss, crippling the Sinaloa Cartel. How did the Chicago twins or the Flores brothers become so powerful? Join us and listen to his story.

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 6 pm (PST). They are three former law enforcement gunslingers who interview past, present, and future gunslingers. All the episodes start with an introductory video and song.

Former California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement (CAL BNE) Commander Norm Wielsch, a twelve-year veteran and Central Contra Costa County Narcotic Enforcement Team Commander, discusses his arrest and conviction. Wielsch was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for drugs, robbery, and Civil Rights Violations. Hear the story of crime and redemption.

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 6 pm (PST). They are three former law enforcement gunslingers who interview past, present, and future gunslingers. All the episodes start with an introductory video and song.

Former California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement (CAL BNE) Commander Norm Wielsch, a twelve-year veteran and Central Contra Costa County Narcotic Enforcement Team Commander, discusses his arrest and conviction. Wielsch was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for drugs, robbery, and Civil Rights Violations. Hear the story of crime and redemption.