Episodes

Dive into an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation with a former law enforcement officer turned powerhouse entrepreneur Tomo Marjanovic, as he reveals the raw realities of police work, the brotherhood and betrayals of the thin blue line, and the shocking Internal Affairs investigation that changed his life forever. Discover how resilience, faith, and a relentless drive transformed adversity into multi-million dollar success. This episode is packed with gripping stories, hard-earned lessons, a...

Host Marlon Marrache pulls back the curtain as Chris Samayoa, a Probationary San Francisco Police Department Officer thrust into the national spotlight, breaks his silence. In this explosive episode, Chris reveals the untold story behind his officer-involved shooting—shedding light on the power plays, political fallout, and personal battles that followed. Hear firsthand how a split-second on duty spiraled into years of investigation, betrayal, and the fight for redemption. This is policing like ...

Step behind the badge and into the shadows of the Los Angeles Police Department’s most secretive unit. In this gripping episode, Retired LAPD Police Sergeant Marlon Marrache reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about life in Internal Affairs. From high-stakes investigations and personal scandals to moments of redemption and the emotional toll of policing the police, discover stories never before shared with the public. Hosted by Scott Savage, Founder of Savage Training Group this candid conversatio...

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes conversation with retired L.A. Sheriff’s Detective Adam Cordova as he reveals the hidden world of Internal Affairs. In this riveting episode, Adam shares firsthand accounts of investigating fellow officers, navigating the gray areas of police ethics, and the emotional toll of holding the badge to the highest standard. Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion that exposes the secrets, struggles, and triumphs of those tasked with policing the police! #poli...

Go behind the scenes of law enforcement with The IA Guy Podcast. Host Marlon Marrache and a veteran Former CHP Officer Don Saputa reveal the untold truths of Internal Affairs, the challenges of policing, and the realities most cops won’t say out loud. From taboo topics to hard-earned advice, this episode delivers an unfiltered look at what it really means to wear the badge! #policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy Marlon...

This episode features a candid conversation between host Marlon Marrache and a former LAPD Officer, Tim Pearce who recounts his journey from construction worker to patrolling Skid Row and joining elite gang units. The discussion covers the evolution of police work in Los Angeles, the challenges and controversies of Internal Affairs, and the devastating consequences of policy changes on officer safety. Tim shares the traumatic story of his partner Kristina Ripatti's shooting, the aftermath, and h...

Step behind the badge in this gripping episode as host Marlon Marrache sits down with law enforcement veteran and educator Police Deputy Chief (Retired) Jim Dudley. From high-stakes internal affairs investigations to the personal toll of officer-involved shootings, Dudley reveals the hidden realities, ethical dilemmas, and hard-won lessons from over three decades in policing. Discover how early warning systems, leadership, and integrity shape the future of law enforcement—and hear candid advice ...

Dive deep INSIDE LAPD with host Marlon Marrache and retired LAPD Police Lieutenant Bobby Vasquez – a 27-year veteran who beat a probationary DUI arrest, served jail time, and climbed to overseeing Internal Affairs. Unfiltered bombshells: Academy scare tactics, alcohol's deadly hold on cops, noble cause corruption traps, biased/outcome-driven investigations, weaponized complaints, and why "the process is the punishment." From traumatic scenes that scar forever to calls for real transparency, bett...

Go beyond the badge and deep into the corridors of the Los Angeles Police Department’s most controversial unit. In this riveting episode, seasoned LAPD Police Detective Mitzi Roberts—who served in the department’s most prominent elite Robbery Homicide Division, working high-profile cases—reveals the hidden realities of Internal Affairs, where careers are made, broken, and sometimes saved. Discover the untold stories of gender battles, headline-making scandals, and the relentless pursuit of truth...

Join host Marlon Marrache and special guest Brian Dennison, a veteran federal agent, for an unfiltered look at the realities of policing America’s borders. Hear gripping stories of internal affairs, corruption, and the personal challenges faced on the front lines. Discover what it truly takes to uphold justice and integrity in the world of federal law enforcement. #policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy Marlon's Info: W...

Dive into the hidden world where the pressure to police your own collides with the silent epidemic of mental health struggles. In this gripping episode, host Marlon sits down with Retired Police Commander Patrick Fitzgibbons aka: Fitz—a veteran cop who exposes the untold psychological toll of investigating fellow officers. Hear raw, unfiltered stories of anxiety, trauma, and the crushing stigma that keeps so many first responders suffering in silence. Witness Fitz’s journey from breaking under t...

Dive behind the badge as host Marlon Marrache and guest Eric Tung expose the realities of internal affairs, accountability, and the hidden pressures facing law enforcement. This candid conversation unpacks the stigma of IA investigations, the challenges of transparency, and the journey toward officer wellness. Discover powerful stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical advice for anyone in or around the world of policing. Perfect for officers, leaders, and anyone curious about the true culture...

Dive into a raw, revealing conversation as Marlon Marrache, host of the IA GUY: A Police Podcast, invites co-hosts Marc and Nick of the Roll Call Room Podcast to talk shop. Together, they pull back the curtain on the realities of Internal Affairs investigations, mental health struggles, and the culture of silence within police departments. Marc and Nick share unfiltered stories of resilience, controversy, and the fight for transparency in modern policing. #policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenfor...

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In this gripping special episode of The IA Guy A Police Podcast, host Marlon Marrache reunites with LAPD Historian Peter Harris—post-HR 218 qualification in Tennessee—for a deep dive into the Board of Rights' origins. Born as 1916 "Trial Boards" amid brutality scandals, power struggles, and Prohibition-era station orgies, it evolved through abolitions, charter amendments, and reforms under chiefs like August Vollmer and James Davis. Marlon and Peter Harris, drawing from Internal Affairs prosecut...

Buckle up for an unfiltered dive into the raw underbelly of policing with host Marlon Marrache and guest John Donchig—a former English lit whiz who traded poetry slams for patrol cars in 2006. From dissecting Of Mice and Men's chilling foreshadowing to facing real-life "bullet for a buck" doubts in the academy, John spills on the cognitive dissonance of swapping chalkboards for handcuffs. We unpack the gut-wrenching evolution of Internal Affairs: from witch-hunt isolation to lifeline support, wh...

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A union journeyman plumber loses his father suddenly, witnesses how deputies handle the call, and decides that night to become a police officer. Over the next 31 years he rises through LAPD’s most demanding units (Metro Division and Special Investigation Section), sees the Rampart scandal from the inside, receives the devastating call about Randy Simmons, and retires at the absolute top tier of the department. Now, for the first time, he speaks candidly: the real punishment is rarely the penalty...

Retired Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama (former Oklahoma City PD Deputy Chief) joins Host Marlon Marrache on The IA Guy A Police Podcast for a candid conversation that goes far beyond IA horror stories. From growing up in Texas, surviving Oklahoma’s tornado culture, and rising through the ranks, Chief Balderrama shares the agonizing reality of adjudicating terminations, why he overturned six recommended firings (and which ones came back to haunt him), the alcohol crisis in law enforcement, a...

In a powerful and candid conversation, 25-year FBI veteran Chris Piehota joins host Marlon to pull back the curtain on the Bureau’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). He reveals how the investigative process itself has quietly become the primary form of discipline, how minor, good-faith errors can trigger months of professional isolation and uncertainty, and how a post-9/11 shift toward zero-tolerance and risk aversion has left agents hesitant to take initiative. Drawing from his own e...

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman—author of On Combant—returns to The Internal Affairs A Police Podcast with host Marlon Marrache. Building on our ongoing talks about the real role of Internal Affairs, Grossman exposes sleep deprivation as the force’s deadliest blind spot. Grossman hands over the playbook: 1)Seven hours minimum: enforce it 2) Pitch-black sleep: grab a mask 3) Caffeine cutoff at noon: no debate 4) One full cycle before any OIS interview. Under fire, the mind fractures. Tunnel vision. Blacko...

Retired California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Dr. Jonni Reddick joins the Internal Affairs A Police Podcast for a powerful, candid conversation. From her first bitter encounter with IA as a young female officer to losing an officer under her command in the line of duty, Dr. Reddick shares the raw realities of discipline, leadership failures, and the human cost of the badge. Now a doctoral-educated author, professor, and consultant, she discusses her memoir “Black, White and Blues: Surviving ...

Financial advisor turned cop Jamie Rayroux aka: Roux, joins The IA Guy A Police Podcast in Colorado to expose a shocking K9 bite cover-up. After a rogue “Alligator” dog latches onto his calf, Jamie’s memo demanding accountability triggers a 4½-month IA witch-hunt, a retroactive PIP, and total ostracism. From Arizona heat to Colorado snow, hear how one whistleblower’s stand cost him promotions, trust, and nearly his career. Essential listening for every cop who’s ever feared “the process is the p...

A prison godfather launches a 5-day kidnapping terror on a prosecutor’s father—retired gang-buster Brian Sanders, a retired Police Lieutenant and Host of "The Disruptors Podcast" reveals the chilling FBI rescue and how IA nearly derailed his career. From botched warrants to punk mosh pits, he exposes weak IA interrogations, fake complaints, and the brutal truth about dirty cops. Brian give explosive advice for rookies: fight gangs, embrace leadership, and never trust a summons! #policeforce #cop...