Episodes
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 t...
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, w...
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 NY...
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 antici...
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, GAR...
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 extraor...
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- autho...
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 Florid...
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 Dis...
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, the...
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 w...
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 reache...
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 t...
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 in...
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 Po...
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, Detecti...
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 fi...
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, n...
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 ...