Episodes: 55
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 14.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
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rrice@ashevillenc.gov
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Rick Rice - Public Information Officer for the Asheville Police Department and host of the department’s podcast.
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.
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.
The Right To Remain Silent: A True Crime Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed emails for APD Pod Squad: apdpodcastfeedback@ashevillenc.gov and rrice@ashevillenc.gov.
Podseeker estimates APD Pod Squad reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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