• Season One Finale
    Jul 18 2023

    Host, Ken Bator, wraps up season one of First and True and announces two new podcasts including Mortgage Beat which is specifically for first responders looking to buy a home. Learn more about Mortgage Beat at Mortgage Beat | Podcast on Spotify For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/


    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

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    5 mins
  • Sirens
    Jul 11 2023

    Episode 010 of First and True

    An interview with Raven Rollins, Host of Sirens

    Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast is an investigative true crime podcast from creator Raven Rollins where she discusses cases from her former hometown of Ada, OK, as well as other cases in the southwestern & deep south states. She invites expert guests to answer questions that pertain to the case at hand. She also discusses crime novels and true crime books with their authors. You can expect helpful resources, safety tips, and much more.

    With notorious and unknown cases alike, every victim sees the light on our Sirens. To learn more or listen to Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast go to https://www.thesirenspodcast.com/

    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

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    52 mins
  • Cults, Crimes, and Cabernet
    Jul 4 2023

    Episode 009 of First and True

    A look back at Cults, Crimes, and Cabernet before its name change to Navigating Advocacy.

    To learn more or listen to Navigating Advocacy go to https://www.facebook.com/NavigatingAdvocacyPodcast

    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are


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    19 mins
  • Criminal Justice Evolution
    Jun 27 2023

    Episode 008 of First and True

    An interview with Patrick Fitzgibbons, Host of CJ Evolution.

    Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and the host of CJ Evolution.

    Criminal Justice Evolution is a podcast for First Responders and offers guests and topics related to life, self-improvement, criminal justice, motivation, and fitness. To learn more or listen to CJ Evolution go to https://www.cjevolution.com/

    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

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    43 mins
  • Police Off the Cuff
    Jun 20 2023

    Episode 007 of First and True

    An interview with Bill Cannon, Host of Police Off the Cuff.

    Bill Cannon is a retired NYPD Sergeant and the host of Police Off the Cuff/Real Crime Stories.

    Police Off the Cuff/Real Crime Stories is the ultimate hub for riveting true crime sagas, dissected by seasoned law enforcement veterans. Embark on a journey into high-profile cases, decoding each investigation's intricacies through a unique blend of police expertise and street smarts. To learn more or listen to Police Off the Cuff go to https://www.youtube.com/@PoliceofftheCuff/


    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/


    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

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    44 mins
  • Squad Room
    Jun 13 2023

    Episode 006 of First and True (Audio Only Version)*


    An interview with Garrett TeSlaa, Host of The Squad Room.


    Garrett TeSlaa is an active law-enforcement professional in California and the host of The Squad Room.

    The Squad Room is a podcast devoted to optimizing the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness of police officers, and law enforcement personnel. Garret tackles any subject that might improve first-responder wellness and commitment to themselves, their loved ones, and their communities they serve. Topics covered on the podcast are physical fitness, sleep and sleeping disorders, identifying PTSD, mindfulness and meditation, the importance of mentors and coaches – the list goes on!


    To learn more or listen to The Squad Room go to https://www.thesquadroom.net/

    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

    * This is a repost of episode 005 as the video version did not allow for the episode to post on some platforms.

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    40 mins
  • Squad Room
    Jun 6 2023

    Episode 006 of First and True


    An interview with Garrett TeSlaa, Host of The Squad Room.

    Garrett TeSlaa is an active law-enforcement professional in California and the host of The Squad Room.

    The Squad Room is a podcast devoted to optimizing the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness of police officers, and law enforcement personnel. Garret tackles any subject that might improve first-responder wellness and commitment to themselves, their loved ones, and their communities they serve. Topics covered on the podcast are physical fitness, sleep and sleeping disorders, identifying PTSD, mindfulness and meditation, the importance of mentors and coaches – the list goes on! To learn more or listen to The Squad Room go to https://www.thesquadroom.net/


    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/


    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

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    40 mins
  • Coming Soon
    May 30 2023

    Episode 005 of First and True (Audio Only Version)*


    The host and producer of First and True, Ken Bator, shares a message from Police Week and talks about what is coming soon for the podcast.

    For more information on our sponsor, Police Mortgage, go to https://policemortgage.com/

    To suggest a first-responder or true-crime podcast to be highlighted on First and True, contact Ken Bator at kbator@btcinc.net. Ken Bator is the former True Crime Category Director for Podcast Magazine and the founder of the Police Officers' CU Association. To inquire about speaking engagements or panel facilitations for your next event contact Ken directly at kbator@btcinc.net and please put "Speaker Inquiry" in the subject line. Learn more about Ken Bator at https://www.btcinc.net/who-we-are

    * This is a repost of episode 005 as the video version did not allow for the episode to post on some platforms.

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    11 mins