Located 12km east of Suffolk in the North Sea, the Principality of Sealand is a micronation that claims to be the world’s smallest country. To look at, it is nothing special: a blasted-looking platform with a smattering of container-like buildings on top. But the story of how it came to be is nothing short of extraordinary.

David Curtiss "Steve" Stephenson (August 21, 1891 – June 28, 1966) was an American convicted rapist and murderer who in 1923 was appointed Grand Dragon of the branch of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana and head of Klan recruiting for seven other states. Later that year, he led those groups to independence from the national KKK organization. Amassing wealth and political power in Indiana politics, he was one of the most prominent national Klan leaders. "He was viewed as responsible for reviving the Klan and widening its base, and considered the most powerful man in Indiana". He had close relationships with numerous Indiana politicians, especially Governor Edward L. Jackson. A real piece of sh*t. Here's his story.

Albert W. Hicks (c. 1820 – July 13, 1860) was convicted as a triple murderer, and one of the last people executed for piracy in the United States. Historians place him as the first New York City legendary gangster figure, a bridge between the piracy of old and rise of a new "gangster nation" and we think he should be re-classified as a serial killer.

Todd and his friend and former fellow retiree from the Indiana State Police, Tammy Watson, discuss a recent decision made by the Monroe County School Board in Indiana to disarm their School Resource Officers. Is this a decision that will make kids in that school feel safer or is this a dangerous trend based solely on the current political climate? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself. 

Operation Grid Iron was a covert investigation that targeted Division I football players and prospective players at the U.S. Airfare Academy between 2008-2012. The Air Force's Office of Special Investigations used cadets as confidential sources, who were recruited via questionable means, to gather intelligence for this operation. One of those cadets was Adam Derito. Adam's lifelong dream was to be a fighter pilot. He thought he was doing the right thing by doing what was asked of him from his OSI handlers. But he'd eventually find out that his participation in this operation would prevent him from not only achieving that dream, but prevent him from graduating the academy all together.

Todd sits down to have a conversation with retired Aventura PD officer David Yuzuk about his documentary and book The Giant Killer. It tells the incredible story of Richard Flaherty. David met Richard, who was heels in Aventura, FL by showing him kindness which led to a friendship. Shortly before Richard was killed in a hit-and-run, he shared his story with David. An unbelievable story that ended up being true. Richard, standing only 4'9" became the shortest person to serve in the US military. Not only that, he served during the Vietnam War and became a Captain in the Green Berets who was awarded two Purple Hearts, two bronze stars and a silver star. He also participated in a huge ATF undercover operation that caught two Green Beret Sergeants stealing and trading weapons and explosives for cocaine. This is just the tip of the iceberg, so get ready because...HERE WE GO!

Chris Bayless, retired ATF agent and undercover legend is back for a second visit. This time he's here to provide some insight and some noteworthy stats that would seem to contradict the narrative being delivered by mainstream media and social media as it pertains to police shootings involving unarmed African Americans.

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The third and final episode of Todd's account of the most memorable and notable moments and cases of his law enforcement career.

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In this episode Todd walks you through some of his most memorable cases and moments as a district detective, leaving off from the Flying J Murder.

Todd talks about his journey as a cop and detective as he discusses the most memorable moments and cases from his career. It was a hell of a ride.