Episodes
July 14, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 28, VETERAN FIRE CAPTAIN AND ARSON INVESTIGATOR PATRICK WILLS AND THE AVILES FAMILY TRAGEDY.
On this Episode (28) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview 46 year veteran Arson Investigator at the Long Beach, Ca Fire Department PATRICK WILLS. Pat’s career is amazing, and certainly had Dan and Tom hanging on his every …
July 11, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 27; ENTREPRENEUR AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINER IN YOGA, PAIGE ARNONE
Dan and Tom interviewed an amazing woman during this episode of GOLD SHIELDS. Paige Arnone has had to deal with obstacles, traumas, depression, and absentee parents through her childhood, and yet, fought through all that to…
July 7, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 26, RETIRED PHOENIX DETECTIVE AND EXPERT IN SEX AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING; HEIDI CHANCE
On this Episode (26) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing one of the leading experts in the field of Sex and Human Trafficking, Retired Detective Heidi Chance. Heidi’s experience reach…
June 30, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 25; RETIRED CLEVELAND POLICE OFFICER ANTHONY ESPADA, AND THE RESCUE OF THREE KIDNAPPED GIRLS AFTER 10 YEARS
Dan and Tom have had impactful episodes of GOLD SHIELDS in the past, but this powerful show will certainly be memorable. In 2002 to 2004 three young girls disappeared from the streets of Cleveland without a trace. This left …
June 23, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 24, RETIRED OFFICER/COMMANDER, MILITARY VETERAN, HOST OF THE #1 PODCAST, PATRICK FITZGIBBONS
On this Episode (24) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege to have on the show their friend and colleague, PATRICK FITZGIBBONS. Pat's resume is filled with a career of successes from being an Officer and Commander i…
June 16, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 23, THE HONORABLE FMR. POLICE COMMISSIONER BILL BRATTON
On this Episode (23) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have interviewed former Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. Commission Bratton explained his legendary career in Law Enforcement; from his start at the Boston P…
June 9, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 22; RETIRED NYPD SERGEANT AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR LIBORIO "LEO" LUNGARO
On this Episode (22) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom welcome Retired NYPD Sergeant and Best Selling Author, Liborio “Leo” Lungaro. Leo Lungaro had an amazing and successful 20 year career in the NYPD as a Police Officer, Detect…
June 4, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 21; INSPIRATIONAL SURVIVOR OF A LINE OF DUTY SHOOTING, SGT. KIMBER GIST
On this inspirational Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Sgt. Kimber Gist of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina. In February 2016, while investigating a suspicious vehicle, the driver opened f…
May 26, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 20; RETIRED U.S. MARINE, NYPD SERGEANT, AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR CHRIS STROM
On this Episode (20) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of having on the show, Retired U.S. Marine, Retired NYPD Sergeant from the Intelligence Division , Chris Strom. Chris’ career is fascinating to hear about, …
May 19, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 19; RETIRED LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETECTIVE AND SURVIVOR TANIA OWEN
On this SPECIAL AND EXTENDED EPISODE of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor and privilege to interview a True Hero and inspirational woman, Tania Owen. Tania is a Retired 32 year Law Enforcement veteran, 30 years of that…
May 11, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 18, RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, CEO AND FOUNDER OF RELENTLESS DEFENDER, AARON SLATER
On this Episode (18) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of interviewing Retired Law Enforcement Officer and Founder/CEO of an amazing company, Relentless Defender, Aaron Slater. Take a journey with Dan and Tom as…
May 4, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 17; RETIRED DEA AGENTS STEPHEN MURPHY AND JAVIER PENA AND THE PABLO ESCOBAR CASE
On this Special 90 minute Episode (17) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing two DEA Legends, Steve Murphy and Javi Pena. Steve and Javi were involved in taking down the most infamous, dangerous drug lor…
April 30, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 16; RANDY SUTTON, 34 YEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT VETERAN AND THE CEO AND FOUNDER OF THE WOUNDED BLUE
On this Episode (16) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom have the privilege of interviewing Randy Sutton. Randy is a 34 Year Veteran in Law Enforcement, but now has a life-long committed mission to assist injured Law Enforcement me…
April 21, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 15, THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME FOUNDERS, MEGAN STOCKBURGER AND ADAM DAVENPORT
On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview two amazing people with a mission of recognition to the Men and Women of Law Enforcement in this country. Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport are the founders of the Na…
April 13, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 14; CO-HOST AND RETIRED NYPD DETECTIVE TOM SMITH AND A KIDNAPPING IN AFGHANISTAN
On this special Episode of GOLDF SHIELDS, Co-Host Tom Smith gets interviewed by Dan about a 2009 kidnapping case in Afghanistan that Tom ran. While assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force, Tom was chosen to work on this k…
April 7, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 13; RETIRED NEW YORK STATE POLICE INVESTIGATOR JOE BECERRA AND THE ROBERT DURST MURDER CASE
In Episode 13, Dan and Tom interview 36 year New York State Police Investigator Joe Becerra, and his part of the famous murder case of Robert Durst. Taken from the headlines, and from the HBO special, JINX, this incredible d…
March 31, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 12; HECTOR DELGADO, RETIRED US NAVY SEAL AND SPECIAL AGENT WITH THE US MARSHALS SERVICE AND HSI
On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Retired US Navy Seal, and Special Agent with the US Marshals Service and Homeland Security Hector Delgado. Hector will take us on an incredible, heart stopping, journey …
March 24, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 11; RETIRED LAPD DETECTIVE BARRY TELIS; THE ROBBERY-HOMICIDE DIVISION, THE MANHUNT OF CHRISTOPHER DORNER, AND THE OJ SIMPSON CASE
On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Retired LAPD Detective Barry Telis. Barry will explain his start in the LAPD, and the origins of the famous Robbery-Homicide Division. Barry will get into a well know ma…
March 17, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 10; CO-HOST AND RETIRED NYPD DETECTIVE-SERGEANT DAN MURPHY AND THE KING OF CLUBS MURDER/KIDNAPPING CASE
On this special Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, I had the privilege of interviewing my Co-Host and Retired NYPD Detective-Sergeant Dan Murphy. Dan will take you into an amazing, breathtaking case of a Murder-Kidnapping named The Ki…
March 10, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 9; RETIRED DETECTIVE TOM MCHALE AND THE 1972 ASSASSINATION OF TWO NYPD POLICE OFFICERS
On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS Dan and Tom interview Retired Detective Tom McHale who was assigned to the elite NYPD Major Case Squad as a Port Authority Police Department Detective. While assigned to Major Case, Tom invest…
March 3, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 8; RETIRED NYPD DETECTIVE ANGEL MAYSONET AND OPERATION HIGH RISE
On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview retired NYPD Detective Angel Maysonet. While assigned to the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force Angel ran an investigation named Operation High Rise which involved thre…
Feb. 24, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 7; TRUE CRIME AUTHOR AND AWARD WINNING INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER MICHELE MCPHEE
On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS Dan and Tom interview True Crime author and Award Winning Investigative Reporter, Michele McPhee. Michele speaks about her incredible career as a reporter and investigator, and the high-profil…
Feb. 17, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 6 DAVE BRAY; NATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST, PATRIOT AND SUPPORTER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom have the honor of interviewing National Recording Artist, True Patriot, and incredible supporter of Law Enforcement DAVE BRAY. Join us as Dave gives us a "Back Stage Pass" to the …
Feb. 10, 2023
GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 5; INTERVIEW OF RETIRED FBI SUPERVISORY SPECIAL AGENT JAMES GAGLIANO
On GOLD SHIELDS Dan and Tom interview Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent James Gagliano. Jim has one of the most impressive careers in the FBI and he will talk about the amazing highlights of his career, from West Point gr…