Episodes

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. What happens when a victim has no name... no identity... and no one left searching? In this unforgettable episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with Lisa Bailey, former FBI Forensic Artist, forensic facial approximation specialist, and bestselling author of Clay & Bones. For decades, Lisa worked at the intersection of art, science, and criminal investigation, reconstructing the faces of unidentified victims from ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This week on GOLD SHIELDS, we take you into the heart of modern aerial warfare with an unforgettable interview featuring Mary Howe, a former U.S. Air Force AC-130 Gunner whose courage, precision, and leadership helped protect American troops in some of the world’s most dangerous combat zones. Born into a family with a deep and legendary tradition of military service, Mary Howe answered the call to serve with honor, carryi...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This week on GOLD SHIELDS, prepare for an edge-of-your-seat interview with Trevor Fortner, a U.S. Navy veteran and elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) expert who spent years confronting some of the deadliest ticking time bombs in combat zones around the world. When every second matters… how do you decide which wire to cut? What goes through your mind when one wrong move could mean instant death? How do bomb technician...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Netflix captivated audiences with How To Rob A Bank, the unbelievable true story of Scott Scurlock, better known as "Hollywood," the mastermind behind a string of high-profile bank robberies that stunned law enforcement and fascinated the public. In Episode #166 of GOLD SHIELDS, Tom and Dan bring together two of the most important people connected to this extraordinary case. Shawn Johnson, the retired FBI Special Agent wh...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. A psychiatric nurse gets punched on shift and goes back the next day. That's the world Julie and Laurie live in — and it's the same world that produced every case Dan and Tom ever worked. Two psychiatric nurses from Night Shift: Darkness Diagnosed sit down with Gold Shields and get into the questions the criminal justice system has never fully answered: Are killers born or made? Does the brain of a serial killer actually ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Step back into the tense and turbulent streets of New York City in 1977, when an elusive serial killer turned everyday life into a nightmare. In this special episode, we explore the terrifying case of David Berkowitz, the man who became infamous as the "Son of Sam." Over the course of more than a year, Berkowitz carried out a series of random shootings that left six people dead and seven others wounded. His attacks, often...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. He prosecuted a serial killer who escaped on bedsheets and turned himself back in. He took the Brittanee Drexel case from 600 miles away with no law license and no jurisdiction, because Dawn Drexel made one phone call and you don't say no twice. He stood over a dead baby on Christmas Eve morning and sat next to his daughter in church that night. Jarrett Ferentino spent 20 years as a prosecutor in northeastern Pennsylvania...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This week on the GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with elite warrior Steve Bunting , former MARSOC Operator, U.S. Navy Veteran, Combat Medic, and now one of the nation’s leading performance and mindset coaches at Sharp Performance. From the battlefield to the frontlines of veteran mental health, Steve Bunting’s mission never ended when the uniform came off. In this powerful and deeply insightful interview, Steve shares what it t...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Step inside the world of elite special operations with former Delta Force Operator and host of the hit podcast Tier One, Brent Tucker. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Brent reveals what it truly takes to become a member of the United States Military’s most Elite Units, even after being told he wouldn’t make it. Fueled by the life-changing events of September 11, 2001, Brent made the decision to serve his c...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This newly released episode of GOLD SHIELDS features award-winning podcast host Ashley Lanna of Lullaby: The Fear Podcast in a must-listen conversation for True Crime fans. Ashley takes you behind the scenes of her hit show, sharing its origins and her fascination with True Crime, horror films, and the criminal mind. The episode dives into serial killers and the “how” behind their crimes, while also exploring Ashley...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. This episode features an inspiring and powerful conversation with former U.S. Navy SEAL and founder of Hero to Hero, Chris Shea. This episode dives deep into the elite world of the Navy SEALs, one of the most highly trained and disciplined special operations forces in the world where teamwork, mental toughness, and the relentless will to survive are not just values, but a way of life. Beyond the battlefield, Shea opens up...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Step into the mind of one of the most respected voices in forensic science and True Crime. In this powerful new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with legendary forensic expert and host of the hit podcast Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan, for an unforgettable deep dive into the world of death investigation, crime scene analysis, and real-life cases. 🎧 If you're a fan of: 📍 True Crime Podcasts 📍Forensic Files & Crime ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Dive into one of the most compelling True Crime podcast collaborations of the year with Episode 158 of GOLD SHIELDS—featuring special guests Nic and The Captain from the legendary True Crime Garage. In this must-listen episode, GOLD SHIELDS teams up with True Crime Garage, known for their meticulous research, engaging storytelling, and loyal fanbase to explore high-profile True Crime cases both shows have covered. F...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this high-impact episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we break down a chilling ISIS-inspired terror plot in New York City that could have ended in mass casualties. Two radicalized individuals attempted to detonate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in NYC, targeting innocent civilians in a coordinated attack. Thanks to the swift, strategic, and courageous actions of the NYPD, the suspects were apprehended before tragedy str...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this explosive new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, retired DEA Agent Chris Feistl reveals the inside story of a high-stakes international manhunt that stretched from New York to Colombia — targeting the violent gang responsible for the murder of retired NYPD Detective Donald Pagani, Sr.. When the call came in from the New York City Police Department, Chris didn’t hesitate. What followed was a coordinated international task fo...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this newly released, must-hear episode of GOLD SHEILDS, we sit down with Tier One Operator Mike Sarraille—a combat-proven leader who has operated at the absolute highest levels of U.S. Special Operations. Mike’s career spans elite Navy SEAL missions, strategic combat leadership, and high-stakes global operations. In this powerful interview, he shares firsthand insight into what it truly takes to lead when the stakes ar...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this explosive new episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we travel back in time to the gritty, blood-soaked streets of 1800s New York City for a powerful deep-dive interview with renowned historian and professor Tyler Anbinder. This cinematic special transports viewers straight into the notorious Five Points — the most dangerous neighborhood in American history — famously depicted in Gangs of New York, directed by Martin Scorsese. ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this must-watch episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with John Miller, an Emmy Award winning Investigative journalist and world-renowned Terrorism Expert, for a rare, firsthand account of history-defining moments in the Global War On Terror. John Miller is the only American journalist to conduct a face-to-face interview with Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. In this unforgettable episode, Miller takes us inside that chi...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this must-watch episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with Brad Beeler, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service, elite protective operations specialist, and expert polygraph examiner, for a deep dive into the science of truth, deception, and criminal behavior. From polygraph examinations and behavioral analysis to psychological manipulation and lying under pressure, this episode explores how investigators uncover d...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. GOLD SHIELDS returns with a high-impact episode featuring U.S. Air Force Special Mission Aviator Anthony Dyer who will bring you inside the fight for air superiority during the War on Terror. When troops are in contact, control of the skies is the difference between survival and sacrifice. In this episode, Anthony Dyer shares firsthand accounts from above the battlefield—where split-second decisions, constant overwatch, a...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this unforgettable milestone Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with Captain Rich Phillips, the man behind one of the most intense true survival stories at sea—the real-life Somali pirate hijacking that inspired the blockbuster motion picture Captain Phillips. Captain Phillips takes us inside the moments that changed his life forever when his cargo ship was overtaken by armed pirates. From the split-second decisions ...