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We do not talk politics on this podcast. We still don't really in this episode, but recently the rapper T.I. somehow related the recent Iranian situation to police work and how America is awful. Let's discuss. Follow the Hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo itsneededpodcast@gmail.com

Merry Christmas everyone! This is the last episode of the year and we hope everyone had a great 2019. This episode we go over some of the accomplishments of 2019 and answer questions sent in by our listeners. See you next year!

Episode 32, let's go! No guest this week, just Ryan and AJ chatting about law enforcement, society, and opinions on some recent events.

Ken E. Nwadike, Jr. is an American documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the Free Hugs Guy. Ken is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, which gained popularity as he made major news headlines for his peacekeeping efforts and de-escalation of violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. Ken was featured in Google’s 2016 Year in Search video as a highlight among some of the year’s most defining moments and has made many appearances on news programs.

Ryan and Aj discuss the importance of relationships when it comes to policing and Ryan gives his thoughts about last week being his final days as an SRO at his school.

We missed a week but we are back! Kanye dropped a Christian Album, more videos of police shootings have come up, and AJ saw the Walmart yodeling kid live in concert. A lot to catch up on!

Amber Guyger is a name that has been all over the media lately. In this episode we go over her sentencing and the "hug heard around the world."

Ryan and AJ talking from the heart and catching up on today's episode. Follow the Hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

We are joined for a second time by Sean "Sticks" Larkin who is most known for his appearances on the A&E reality show Live P.D. At the time of the show's premiere, he had been working in the gang unit of the Tulsa Police Department for nearly two decades. Today we are talking body cameras. Pros, cons, and what we think. Let's go! Follow the Hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Retired police officer Nick Wilson joins us on our podcast today. He opens up about his career in law enforcement that eventually lead to his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. His goal now is to end the stigma of mental health in law enforcement and encourage those struggling to find help. Follow the Hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

We go in on this episode. We are holding everyone accountable. Law Enforcement and Community members alike. We need to stop complaining and crying about things and start making positive steps forward by actually doing something about it.

This episode was recorded live at #ITSNEEDED Conference that just took place August 1st at the Riverside Convention Center. This conference was an absolute success and we had an amazing time. If you were able to attend or help out, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Here are a few different guests talking about the conference and BBU's mission.

We cover a ton of topics in this episode and do a Q&A! Follow the Hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Shelisa Williams is a Lieutenant here in Southern California and also part of the BBU Team. As an Air Force veteran, and 25 years in law enforcement she gives us a lot of insight into law enforcement and how things have evolved. We enjoyed the conversation and we know you will too. Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

On this episode we welcome back AJ (ohnoitsdapopo). He only missed one episode but he was missed! On this episode we discuss some recent calls we have had on the job, as well as what AJ has been going through. Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo