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APD Pod Squad

Rick Rice

Booking Overview

This locally focused law-enforcement interview show features Asheville Police Department personnel, public-safety leaders, and occasional community participants discussing policing, investigations, events, and community engagement. Credible pitches would include police and public-safety executives, policing-technology professionals, criminal-investigation specialists, and community-safety practitioners with a direct local or operational connection; booking difficulty is low because prominence is less important than practical relevance and accessibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

apdpodcastfeedback@ashevillenc.gov

rrice@ashevillenc.gov

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Host

Rick Rice - Public Information Officer for the Asheville Police Department and host of the department’s podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Current law-enforcement personnel, public-safety professionals, policing-technology practitioners, or local community-program participants with direct operational or Asheville-area relevance.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or specialized service within a police or public-safety organization, Practical experience in investigations, traffic safety, school safety, technology, or community engagement, Participation in local public-safety or youth programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Hannah Silberman - The History Of School Crossing Guards And Student Resource Officers.

Mackenzie Galyean - Her Career Progression And Work With The Department.

Sean Aardema - Public-safety Planning For Major Events, Including Finance Meetings, A PGA Tournament, And The Mountain State Fair.

Jackie Stepp - APD Organizational Changes, Major Events, And Department Priorities.

Jonathan Brown - The Citizens Police Academy And Community Participation.

Recent Topics

Policing, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Community Engagement, Criminal Investigations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
APD Pod Squad
:

Season 3, Episode 4; Chief of Police Jackie Stepp, Detective Ryan Begley, Forensics Services Technician Tess Allen, and Asheville Police Foundation Members David Plyer & Miranda Bowman

October 15, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Asheville’s newest Chief of Police, Jackie Stepp. She’d been acting in that role as Interim Chief since Chief Mike Lamb retired in November 2025, but on September 24, the City of Asheville named her permanent Chief of Police. Before becoming Chief, she was the first female Deputy Chief and served as a Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant. Also worth noting, she is the department’s only female firearms instructor. With over 20 years at APD, we’ve got a lot to talk...

Season 3, Episode 3; Captain Geoffrey Rollins, SPO II Doug Williams, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman

October 01, 2026

Send us Fan MailFor most of us, September 11, 2001, is a day and date we’ll never forget. In this episode, I’m joined by Captain Geoffrey Rollins, who shares his unique APD story from that tragic day.We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer II Doug Williams, who just celebrated twelve years of service with the Asheville Police Department.And, in another History Minute, Hannah Silberman takes us back through a century of history at the Municipal Building as the latest major renovations get unde...

Season 3, Episode 2; Detective Sgt. Charles Wells, Executive Assistant Julie Wojcik, and Records Clerk Dale Andrulewich, alongside her daughter, APD Administrative Assistant Haley Andrulewich

September 10, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn honor of Grandparents Day on September 13th, this episode highlights APD’s own grandparents: Detective Sergeant Charles Wells ("Pop"), Executive Assistant Julie Wojcik ("Lolly"), and Records Clerk Dale Andrulewich ("Mimi"), alongside her daughter, APD Administrative Assistant Haley Andrulewich.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
APD Pod Squad
:

How do I get in touch with APD Pod Squad?

APD Pod Squad is hosted by Rick Rice. Its publicly listed emails are apdpodcastfeedback@ashevillenc.gov and rrice@ashevillenc.gov. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for APD Pod Squad?

The publicly listed emails for APD Pod Squad: apdpodcastfeedback@ashevillenc.gov and rrice@ashevillenc.gov.

How many listeners does APD Pod Squad have?

Podseeker estimates APD Pod Squad reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for APD Pod Squad?

APD Pod Squad typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Current law-enforcement personnel, public-safety professionals, policing-technology practitioners, or local community-program participants with direct operational or Asheville-area relevance. Common among recent guests: Leadership or specialized service within a police or public-safety organization; Practical experience in investigations, traffic safety, school safety, technology, or community engagement; Participation in local public-safety or youth programs. Recent guests include Hannah Silberman, Mackenzie Galyean, and Sean Aardema.

How hard is it to get booked on APD Pod Squad?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does APD Pod Squad cover?

Recent episodes cover Policing, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Community Engagement, and Criminal Investigations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

apdpodcastfeedback@ashevillenc.gov

rrice@ashevillenc.gov

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