Episodes

Dec. 13, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 50, KEVIN DONALDSON AND MIKE FAILACE HOSTS OF THE SUFFERING PODCAST

On this very special show, our two friends, and the hosts of the very popular podcast, The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failace join us on GOLD SHIELDS. Both Kevin and Mike are retired Police Officers from Ne…
Dec. 9, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 49 THE SHOOTING AND SURVIVAL OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICER LINDSAY McCALL LONG

On October 29, 2018, while working at the Tempe Police Department in Arizona, Police Officer Lindsay McCall Long was asked to assist in serving a Domestic Violence Order of Protection, something she had done numerous times w…
Nov. 22, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 48; THE JFK ASSASSINATION

Three Shots…Four Shots…One Shooter…Two Shooters…Oswald…Zapruder...Castro…Mafia…LBJ Join us on this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS as we remember the 60th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Dan a…
Nov. 17, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 47; 13 HOURS IN BENGHAZI WITH JOHN ‘TIG’ TIEGEN

On September 11, 2012, members of Ansar Al-Sharia attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya resulting in the deaths of both United States Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service I…
Nov. 7, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 46; CIA COVERT WARRIOR RIC PRADO

“Ric Prado is an American Hero, having served his country loyally for decades in tough places, spying and fighting against our tough enemies” (Cofer Black), “Ric Prado is an American original, a Shadow Warrior whose combat a…
Oct. 31, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 45; JACK THE RIPPER WITH RICHARD JONES

A mysterious unknown figure began a murderous reign in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London in 1888, and in the end, he had anywhere from 5 to12 victims, and has NEVER BEEN CAUGHT OR IDENTIFIED! On this long awaited episod…
Oct. 26, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 44 REAL LIFE PSYCHOS, JEFFERY DAHMER, SON OF SAM, BTK & HOLLYWOOD PSYCHOS FROM SEVEN AND BASIC INSTINCT DR. SHILOH AND DR. SCOTT

On this amazing episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom speak to two of the best Criminal and Clinical Psychologists in their fields, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the Los Angeles area. Shiloh and Scott will take you on an incr…
Oct. 17, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 43 JIM DINKINS; THE COLOMBIAN DRUG CARTELS, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, AND THE CAPTURE OF EL CHAPO

Jim Dinkins has had an amazing career in Law Enforcement on the Federal level where he was a Special Agent with U.S. Customs, at the Special Agent in Charge office in San Francisco, California. At that time in American’s his…
Oct. 10, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 42; FBI BOMB TECHNICIAN BARRY BLACK THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING

**AUDIO RELEASED, VIDEO COMING SOON** On April 19, 1995 in Oklahoma City, a rental truck pulled up to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, and the driver Timothy McVeigh exited the truck and walked away. Moments later, an…
Sept. 30, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 41; NAVY SEAL TIM CRUICKSHANK AND THE WAR ON TERROR

REMEMBERING 9/11 On this last Episode (41) paying tribute to the memories of 9/11, Dan and Tom are so proud to have the story of the Military response to the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror with TIM CRUICKSHANK. Tim is a…
Sept. 23, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 40, NYPD SERGEANT AND FOUNDER OF BLUE LIVES MATTER NYC, JOE IMPERATRICE

REMEMBERING 9/11 On this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were excited to have on the show, a close friend, NYPD SERGEANT JOE IMPERATRICE. Joe has an amazing story of his upbringing with the dream of joining the…
Sept. 20, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 39, NATIONAL CHAIR OF 9/11 FAMILIES UNITED TERRY STRADA

REMEMBERING 9/11 On this very special Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have on the show TERRY STRADA. Terry is the National Chair of the 9/11 Families United, and a Warrior for the surviving families of …
Sept. 17, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS 2ND SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW WITH REPORTER AND AUTHOR LIZ COLLIN AND HER HUSBAND, RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BOB KROLL.

In this second special episode taken from the GOLD SHIELDS VAULT this weekend, this story will leave you thinking, and quite possibly, speechless. In the summer of 2020 an incident happened in the City of Minneapolis when, …
Sept. 16, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW WITH RETIRED NYPD DETECTIVE LOUIE BALESTRIERI AND OPERATION WASTELAND

This special episode taken from the GOLD SHIELDS VAULT is with Retired NYPD Detective Louis Balestrieri who shares his story of an upbringing with Wise guys, and his journey to Operation Wasteland. Louie Balestrieri was an N…
Sept. 11, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 38, HOSTS DAN MURPHY AND TOM SMITH TALK ABOUT THEIR NYPD EXPERIENCE ON 9/11 AND THE MEMORIES AND STORIES OF THAT DAY.

REMEMBERING 9/11 During this special month of September, Dan and Tom wanted to continue the tribute to the victims, survivors, and First Responders of that tragic day by simply telling their story of that day, and the weeks,…
Sept. 4, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 37, RETIRED PORT AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DETECTIVE, AND 9/11 SURVIVOR WILL JIMENO

REMEMBERING 9/11 There have been survivors interviewed on GOLD SHIELDS in the past, but none quite like this!!! WILL JIMENO was a Port Authority Police Officer on September 11, 2001, and headed down to the World Trade Center…
Aug. 29, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 36, NYPD DETECTIVE AND ATF DEPUTY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PETE FORCELLI AND THE STORY OF OPERATION FAST AND FURIOUS

On this incredible, jaw dropping Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing, 15 year Veteran Homicide Detective of the NYPD, Deputy Assistant Director of ATF, and Best Selling Author of the much antic…
Aug. 21, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 35, FORMER COUNTERTERRORISM COMMANDER, US ARMY ADVISOR IN IRAQ, AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR GARY EDGINGTON

On this exciting Episode (35) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were so honored to have on the show the Former CounterTerrorism Commander for California Department of Justice, a member of the FBI/JTTF, and Best Selling Author, GA…
Aug. 15, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 34; RETIRED SECRET SERVICE AGENT AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR, STEPHEN MONTEIRO

On this exciting Episode (34) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the absolute privilege of having on the show, 21 year Retired United States Secret Service Agent, and Best Selling Author, STEPHEN MONTEIRO. Stephen’s talk about…
Aug. 7, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 33, RETIRED FEDERAL AGENT, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR, KEN STRANGE

On this Episode (33) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of having on the show, Retired 21 year Veteran of three different Federal Agencies, and now a Best Selling Author, KEN STRANGE. Ken talked about his extrao…
Aug. 1, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 32; JEFFERY DAHMER AND THE INTERROGATION. BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF “GRILLING DAHMER”, ROBYN MAHARAJ

On this riveting Episode (32) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom talked about one of the most evil serial killers in American History, Jeffery Dahmer, when they interviewed Best Selling author, ROBYN MAHARAJ. Robyn is the Co- auth…
July 25, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 31, FORMER FLORIDA DEPUTY SHERIFF; UNDERCOVER NARCOTICS AND SWAT TEAM OPERATOR, AND FOUNDER OF LADY LAW SHIELD LAW FIRM, BRIDGET TRUXILLO

On this Special Episode (31) of our series of Powerful, Successful Women involved in Law Enforcement, Dan and Tom were privileged to have on GOLD SHIELDS, former Deputy Sheriff at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office in Flori…
July 22, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 30, DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, US ARMY VETERAN, CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, JONATHAN HATAMI

On this EPISODE (30) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have on the show, JONATHAN HATAMI. Jonathan Hatami is currently a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, and is a Candidate for Los Angeles County Di…
July 17, 2023

GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 29, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS EXPERT AND FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE DIAMOND ARROW GROUP, KELLY SAYRE

On this Episode (29) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were proud and excited to have on the show a brilliant woman, who has not only created a powerful organization, but has propelled herself into a force to be reckoned with, th…