The Most Dangerous Time
Police discover the body of a woman near the bottom of a flight of the stairs that lead to her bedroom. She’s been shot in the head and the main suspect is the man she just broke up with. Her young children are also in the house, hiding in a closet. Detectives Chad and Greg hunt the suspect down and find a pattern of dangerous domestic abuse that had never been reported to police. The detectiv...
44m Oct 28, 2022
44m
Covet
A young mother gets a strange visit from a neighbor. He tells her his security cameras have captured her daughter doing inappropriate things. Shocked and suspicious, the mother calls the police. Detective Dave arrives and begins to investigate. He discovers the neighbor’s story does not hold up, and the truth is alarming. The detective: Detective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in J...
59m Oct 21, 2022
59m
Bloodline
A bloody murder scene along a California highway leads Investigator Paul Holes on a generational journey, as he discovers a killer’s past could shine a light on a long-dormant cold case. Along the way, Paul finds that the impulse for violent crime sometimes runs in the family. The detective: Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with ...
51m Oct 14, 2022
51m
Parkland Pt. 2
This is the second part of Officer George’s response to the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. This episode covers one of the most horrific school shootings in American history. It would come to be known simply as “Parkland.” The detective: Officer George has lived in South Florida his entire life. He’s a graduate of the University of Central Florida, w...
45m Oct 07, 2022
45m
Parkland Pt. 1
On February 14, 2018, Officer George was working patrol with his local PD. He'd met some fellow officers for lunch. Nothing out of the ordinary. Then he heard the radio traffic: shots fired at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He immediately headed to the campus. This is Officer George's story of responding to one of the most horrific school shootings in American history. One that would com...
46m Sep 30, 2022
46m
Season 11 Trailer
Small Town Fam, the new season of Small Town Dicks drops on Friday, Sept. 30. Oh, and that's not all. We've added a new co-host to the team: Detective Paul Holes. He'll join Yeardley, Detective Dan, and Detective Dave as we explore real, true crime cases told by the detectives who investigated them. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
2m Sep 16, 2022
2m
The Briefing Room: The Christian Burial Speech
Once again, Detectives Dave and Dan take a deep dive into case law that governs how law enforcement operates in this country. Today, they discuss Brewer v. Williams (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/430/387/) , which is better known as "The Christian Burial Speech". It's a fascinating and disturbing tale about the limits of interrogation after a suspect invokes his right to counsel: ...
40m Sep 09, 2022
40m
The Briefing Room: Case Law, Part 2
If you've ever watched a television crime drama, chances are you could recite the Miranda warning by heart. Today, Detectives Dan and Dave continue their law enforcement briefing with a review of the case that brought us the Miranda warning: Miranda v. Arizona (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/384/436/) . The detectives also delve into a precursor case, Escobedo v. Illinois (https://...
42m Aug 26, 2022
42m
The Briefing Room: Case Law, Part 1
In today's briefing, we discuss the case law that defines what is considered reasonable when a police officer uses force. These cases are used by departments nationwide as a foundation for use of force policies. The two specific cases you'll hear about today, if you want to read further, are Tennessee v. Garner (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X9RJsHRkPZImRKFmkGLoHSwq-kqP-BoN/edit?usp=shari...
37m Aug 12, 2022
37m
The Briefing Room: Situational Awareness
Over the next few weeks, we're sharing a few episodes of The Briefing Room. The series began on our Patreon feed but is going to become a brand new show in January. Today, we discuss situational awareness: Detective Dave and Detective Dan talk about ways to increase your safety by paying closer attention to what's going on around you. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more in...
27m Jul 29, 2022
27m
Lords of Soccer: How FIFA Stole the Beautiful Game
Yeardley invites you to enjoy a special preview of a new documentary series called Lords of Soccer. Join veteran foreign correspondent Conor Powell as he digs deep into the murky world of international soccer, or football as most of the world knows it, to expose the graft and corruption that brought down the elite businessmen behind the World Cup. Lords of Soccer: How FIFA Stole the Beautiful G...
10m Jul 14, 2022
10m
Gone Fishin'
A young couple go missing after heading out to a local camping spot. A search party discovers their bodies - both have been shot to death. Investigators from this rural town turn over every stone in search of the killer but come up empty. Over 40 years pass before a DNA test points to a suspect. Detectives scramble to arrest him and get justice for the victims. The detectives: Detective Chad w...
59m Jun 17, 2022
59m
Out of Reach
A brutal murder. A primary suspect. But small mistakes made by fellow officers in the early hours of the investigation hinder Detective Lins’ pursuit of the man he believes is responsible for bludgeoning a woman to death in her driveway. But the investigation continues until Lins receives word that his prime suspect is dead. Or is he? Even in retirement, Detective Lins says he’s not ready to gi...
33m Jun 10, 2022
33m
The Very Worst
The stories about Sam are almost unbelievable. He’s wealthy, successful, and a family man. But look closer and you’ll discover a deeply disturbed predator with a dangerous habit of victimizing kids. When Detective Robert and his team take over the case, they find themselves  crossing state lines and international borders in the pursuit of evidence which ultimately confirms Sam is exactly what t...
1hr 10m Jun 03, 2022
1hr 10m
Disturbing the Peace
An attentive security guard confronts a rowdy group outside a bar. One of the group pulls out a gun and shoots the security guard, killing him. As investigators try to sort out what happened, they discover the security guard was wearing a body camera that recorded the whole event. Detective Chris leads a manhunt to apprehend the suspect. The detective: Detective Chris has been in law enforceme...
50m May 27, 2022
50m
Deception
Detective Dan gets called to an apartment complex to investigate a hit and run. But he quickly discovers there’s much more to the case than just property damage, when a young girl in the house discloses that she was touched inappropriately during an alcohol-fueled party that night. Detective Dan's brother, Detective Dave, is called in to investigate the crime. The detectives: Detective Dave re...
39m May 20, 2022
39m
Politically Incorrect
An undercover drug investigation leads to a web of political corruption that has ties to an international crime syndicate. As the case unfolds, our two detectives, Matt, who’s working undercover, and Blake, his handler, begin to wonder if the corruption reaches into their own department, too. The detectives: Detective Matt grew up in Pennsylvania. He joined the police department in the town wh...
1hr 4m May 13, 2022
1hr 4m
Stand-off
A mother calls police to her condominium over concerns that her son, Mike, is acting erratically and is a threat to both himself and his own son. Because Mike is armed with a gun, police attempt to isolate him. A stand-off ensues which turns violent. The detective: Detective Chris has been in law enforcement for 10 years. Over the course of his career he has been on patrol and served on his ag...
47m May 06, 2022
47m
Tourist Season
A German couple comes to hike and enjoy the beautiful Big Sur coastline. As they wander through the backroads, they encounter their worst nightmare - a couple of predators out looking for a soft target. Detective Lins is called to investigate the aftermath and finds a story of tragedy as well as miraculous survival. The detective: Retired Detective Lins began his 31-year-career in law enforcem...
35m Apr 29, 2022
35m
The Gamble
This case takes us to Main Street, Small Town, Australia, where *Detective Graeme is called to investigate an early morning blaze in the local business district. Fortunately, firefighters put out the flames before anyone is hurt, but the shops suffer extensive smoke damage. As Graeme picks through the debris, he discovers evidence that the fire was no accident. A bit of luck and good old-fashio...
56m Apr 22, 2022
56m
Lying in Wait
Our own Detective Dave investigates a shockingly violent attack on two guards in a small town jail. It’s a case that brings into sharp focus the risks that law enforcement officers take every day to keep others, and themselves, safe. The detective: Detective Dave recently retired from law enforcement in January 2022. He began his career in 2007 and served as a patrol officer until 2012. Dave s...
43m Apr 15, 2022
43m
Straight to the Heart
An estranged spouse calls 911 to say she shot her husband in self-defense. But as detectives look at the crime scene and begin digging into the history of the relationship, they start to doubt the caller’s story. Was this a fatal case of domestic violence, or did something more sinister take place? Detective Robert investigates. The detective: Detective Robert has been in law enforcement for o...
1hr 6m Apr 08, 2022
1hr 6m
The Ginger Beard Man
Police in a small town come across a grisly scene - an elderly woman beaten and stabbed in her own bed. As Detective Greg sets out to find out who is responsible, and bring them to justice. One of their leads comes from a young boy who tells them a story of a ginger-bearded man. A story all the more chilling when detectives discover the real truth. The detective: Detective Greg has worked at h...
47m Apr 01, 2022
47m
Season 10 coming April 1!
Hey Small Town Fam, a new season of Small Town Dicks drops next week. We are thrilled to be back! Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
2m Mar 25, 2022
2m
Small Town Swindlers
Detective Dan takes the mic to recount a couple of wild cases involving some very crafty crooks. Thieves can be clever, so it takes some real police work to break the case. In part one, you'll get to know a couple of key fob bandits. It'll remind you to keep close watch on your gym locker. In part two, you'll meet the charming but dangerous members of Stu's Crew. Hosted on Acast. See https://...
35m Mar 04, 2022
35m
Hollywood Cops & the Quiz of Laws
Detectives Dan and Dave talk about what Hollywood gets right - and gets wrong - about police work, and which shows are their favorites. Then they take a quiz to see if they know which obscure laws are from which state. It's a blast! Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
46m Feb 11, 2022
46m
The Briefing Room
Detectives Dan and Dave take you into The Briefing Room for a candid conversation about online safety. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 5m Feb 04, 2022
1hr 5m
No Sale
In this special episode, retired Detective Dawn goes undercover as a customer after hearing reports of a fish store owner with busy hands. In the course of her investigation, Dawn uncovers clear evidence that the owner has had a long history of victimizing women, including underage girls. Oh, and check out our Patreon at http://patreon.com/smalltowndickspodcast Hosted on Acast. See https://...
41m Jan 21, 2022
41m
"Twas the Night Before Christmas
Today, a gift from our Small Town Family to yours. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
7m Dec 24, 2021
7m
Blood Shadow
Detective BK is called to a grisly murder scene at a local motel. The fact that the victim, himself, has a criminal past has no bearing on how hard detectives work the case, their job is to see that justice is served. As BK drills down on a possible suspect, the search becomes a manhunt across multiple states, and the detectives are reminded that you can never have enough evidence. The detecti...
47m Dec 17, 2021
47m
Gold Fever
In a case that feels like it’s out of the 1800s, a detective in Australia’s famed “Gold Squad” gets an anonymous tip that something fishy is going on at a gold mine in remote Western Australia. An investigation turns up a crime ring that’s pocketing tens of thousands of dollars of the precious metal. The hunt turns tragic as a ringleader considers the blow to his reputation for stealing from th...
41m Dec 10, 2021
41m
In Pursuit, Part 2
From big cities to small towns, there is perhaps nothing we associate more with modern police work than the high-speed chase. In this two-parter, Detectives Dan and Dave remember their first times behind the wheel when they had to suddenly go Code 3 "in pursuit.” You’ll hear how they learned to keep cool under pressure while also keeping the public safe as they pursued the suspect. The detecti...
47m Dec 03, 2021
47m
In Pursuit, Part 1
From big cities to small towns, there is perhaps nothing we associate more with modern police work than the high-speed chase. In this two-parter, Detectives Dan and Dave remember their first times behind the wheel when they had to suddenly go Code 3 "in pursuit.” You’ll hear how they learned to keep cool under pressure while also keeping the public safe as they pursued the suspect. The detecti...
51m Dec 03, 2021
51m
Yeardley’s True Crime Thanksgiving Sides
We are coming to you a day early because of the Thanksgiving Day holiday - we wanted to be sure you had something binge-able as you prep your turkeys, or drive to grandma's house, or wait for you plane, or take a nice walk. Whatever you're doing, Small Town Fam, we wish you a warm and happy holiday! In today's special bonus episode, Yeardley discusses what her three favorite episodes have been...
2hr 12m Nov 25, 2021
2hr 12m
Never Forget
Famed cold-case investigator and forensic analyst Paul Holes brings us two murder cases from Northern California that remain unsolved. These murders are eerily similar to three others that were committed by serial killer Phil Hughes. But with scant physical evidence, and Hughes remaining tight-lipped, Paul is forced to dig deep and come up with new ways to identify the killer and get justice fo...
54m Nov 19, 2021
54m
Rancid
A woman named Mary goes missing after spending the evening at a popular nightclub. Local police have few leads. Then police learn a sex offender from Ireland is in town and was seen harassing women customers before leaving the club with Mary. Detective Shaun, who is supposed to be taking his vacation, suspects something terrible has happened and pulls out all the stops to find the Irishman. Whe...
52m Nov 12, 2021
52m
Left for Dead
A passing car notices what appears to be a bag of trash tossed onto the road. Upon closer inspection, the driver finds a woman bundled up in the garbage, left for dead. Retired Deputy Chief Constable Tom returns to the podcast to talk about why this cold case was such an eye-opener for his police department. The detective: Ret. Deputy Chief Constable Tom was one of Scotland’s most senior poli...
40m Nov 05, 2021
40m
Black Friday
An argument over dinner turns deadly at a Thanksgiving Day party. Police are called and find the victim shot in the back. Detective Justin leads a citywide manhunt to track down the killer. The detective: Detective Justin is approaching his 15th year in law enforcement. Currently investigating major crimes, Justin has also worked patrol, been a K9 handler, and is a team leader on SWAT. Justin...
41m Oct 29, 2021
41m
Detective Dave's Favorite: "Interstate"
We take a time machine back to season 3 to hear Detective Dave's favorite case. It's called "Interstate". Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 14m Oct 22, 2021
1hr 14m
Detective Dan's Favorite: "Bait and Switch"
Today we turn back the clock and Detective Dan shares why "Bait and Switch" from season 2 is his favorite episode. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
53m Oct 15, 2021
53m
Blowback
It was an evening like any other. Police at the local headquarters were going about their business - eating dinner, talking about the latest TV shows, when… boom. The first of a series of deadly explosions tore through Detective Sam’s station in Northern Ireland. Sam talks about the extraordinary dangers his force faced on a daily basis, and the lingering trauma so many suffer who choose to pro...
44m Oct 08, 2021
44m
Confidence Man
Steve is a popular guy. He edits the local paper. He owns the local stationary store. His new restaurant is the most popular spot for miles around. And he’s just opened up a new pub. The only problem is every one of his businesses seems to be failing. Detective BK gets a tip that there’s something shady is going on with Steve’s accounts and his investors have started to notice. BK uncovers a sm...
49m Oct 01, 2021
49m
No Win
A routine traffic stop turns deadly serious when the driver opens fire on the patrol officer and peels out. A manhunt ensues and a couple of days later, an alert law enforcement crew spots the driver and embarks on a harrowing car chase during the height of the summer-tourist season. The Detective: Detective Chad went to school with Detectives Dan & Dave when they were growing up. In High Scho...
45m Sep 24, 2021
45m
The Wrong Kind of Irish
A young Irish woman heads into town to hear one of her favorite bands. She quickly makes some new friends who invite her back to their house for an after-party. Once there, things don’t stay friendly for long. Det. Sam takes us inside the investigation to find out what happened to young Anne Marie. The Detective: Detective Sam was a police officer in Northern Ireland for 28 years. He spent 24 ...
50m Sep 17, 2021
50m
Season 9 Trailer
Coming September 17! Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
4m Sep 04, 2021
4m
The Players, Part 2
A town is overrun by gang violence. So much so that the local cops get shot at while making a felony traffic stop. Detective Scott and his colleagues embark on a months-long investigation that includes wiretaps, search warrants, and jailhouse informants to bring down a gang called The Players. The Detective: Detective Scott has been in law enforcement for over 15 years. His assignments incl...
51m Jun 05, 2021
51m
The Players, Part 1
A town is overrun by gang violence. So much so that the local cops get shot at while making a felony traffic stop. Detective Scott and his colleagues embark on a months-long investigation that includes wiretaps, search warrants, and jailhouse informants to bring down a gang called The Players. The Detective: Detective Scott has been in law enforcement for over 15 years. His assignments incl...
1hr 2m Jun 04, 2021
1hr 2m
Murder by the Inch
Detective Roddy talks about the challenges his small-town police force faced when tasked with solving the brutal murder of a man in a local park. The crime shocked his small Scottish community and changed the way his police department viewed marginalized communities and social media. The Detective: Detective Roddy retired from Tayside Police in Scotland in 2014 after 33 years of service. He s...
41m May 28, 2021
41m
Three's A Crowd
Police get called to a marijuana grow operation, where they find a man shot dead near the front door. The shooter is the dead man’s partner in the operation and claims the whole thing was a terrible accident. Det. Justin reviews the evidence and is ready to file the case away until he listens to the 911 tape and hears something that throws the “accident” theory out the window. The Detective:...
1hr 3m May 21, 2021
1hr 3m
Kill Bill
Bill is a well-to-do tech professional who starts down a destructive road of drugs and crime with a younger, and more violent companion, named Tristan. One day, police get a call that leads them to believe Bill is dead under bizarre circumstances. An investigation leads Detective Robert and team into a house of horrors. The Detective: Detective Robert has been in law enforcement for over 20 ye...
49m May 14, 2021
49m