Welcome to the Official Goodyear Police Department Podcast! Join us as we broadcast from Goodyear, Arizona, right from Chief Issitt's basement. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes stories and learn about the ways we strive to keep the community safe. We also invite you to join in on our interactive segments! We value your thoughts and questions, so please reach out to us at hottones@goodyearaz.gov.
Stay connected by following us on Instagram and X @goodyearpolice, and by liking us on Facebook.
Host Detective Sergeant Michael "Mike" Smith and Host Officer Sarah "Sarge" Jones discuss the "ick" of policing and welcome a special guest in this interview episode.
13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode #13 - The E-Bike Episode
Host Officer Miller interviews Deputy Chief Gonzalez about the new city E-bike ordinance, covering types, rules, and safety tips.
17 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Hot Tones and Cold Cases #12 - The Buc-ee's Episode
Host Officer John Smith and Officer Jane Doe explore Buc-ee's impact on city traffic and share fun trivia in this interview episode.
13 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode #11: The Foodie Episode
Goodyear Police Department officers explore culinary delights, from on-duty dining to competitive eating, in this engaging interview episode.
25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode #10: The Hosts Get Interviewed!
Raven, a crime junkie student from Arizona State University, interviews "Hot Tones & Cold Cases" hosts about interrogation techniques, criminal psychology, and polygraphs.
6 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode #9: Tattoos in Law Enforcement
Industry experts discuss the impact of tattoos on employment within law enforcement, offering insights into departmental policies and personal expression in this interview episode.
14 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode #8: Don't Get Scammed!
Hot Tones & Cold Cases Episode #8– Presented by the Goodyear Police Department.
In this episode, we welcome special guest Detective Baca as we dive into the latest scam and fraud trends—including the rise of AI-driven scams. Learn how these schemes work, what to watch for, and get practical tips to help protect yourself from becoming a victim. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
15 Dec 2025
Episode 7: Officer Bonasera's Farewell Podcast
Hot Tones & Cold Cases Episode #7– Presented by the Goodyear Police Department.
Officer Bonasera. If you follow our social media, you know him (and love him). From being Firefighter for a day, to trick or treating as Oompa Loompa and being the office Elf on the Shelf, Officer Bonasera has done it all. We are excited, but also a bit sad, to announce he is pursuing an amazing opportunity elsewhere. Join us as we say farewell, and have some fun along the way!
24 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 6: Crazy Thanksgiving Cop Stories
In this episode, we share a mix of funny, chaotic, and memorable Thanksgiving stories from life on the job. From unexpected calls to holiday surprises, it’s a light, laid-back look at what it’s like to work the beat during the holidays.
Happy (& safe) Thanksgiving from our PD family to yours!
18 Nov 2025
Episode 5: Chief Issitt in the HOT SEAT
🔥 Hot Tones & Cold Cases is turning up the heat-literally.
In this special episode, the Goodyear Police Department welcomes its very first guest, Chief Issitt, to the mic.
But this isn’t your typical interview. To make things even more interesting, we challenged the Chief to take on the spiciest of hot sauces while answering rapid-fire questions about leadership, policing, and life behind the badge. 🌶️🎙️
Will he keep his cool under the heat, or will the hot sauce bring the fire?
Tune in for laughs, stories, and a sizzling conversation you won’t want to miss.
28 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 4: Halloween Safety & Attacking Squirrels
Hot Tones & Cold Cases – Presented by the Goodyear Police Department. In this special Halloween episode, we’re keeping things both spooky and safe! Tune in as we share essential Halloween safety tips for a fun and secure night out, then dive into one of our most unusual investigations yet, the curious case of attacking squirrels. It’s a mix of community safety, strange stories, and a little Goodyear humor.
11 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Episode 3: Holding the Line with Fewer Hands
This week on Hot Tones & Cold Cases, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges facing law enforcement across the country..... Staffing shortages.........
But it’s not all serious talk! We tackle our Question of the Week: "What’s the difference between Arizona DPS, the Sheriff’s Office, and your local Police Department? " Spoiler, it’s more than just the uniforms. Then we dive into “First Job, Not a Cop,” swapping stories from our early workdays before joining the force.
Finally, we play one of our favorite games, “Great Time to Be in Goodyear,” where we hear a wild headline and try to guess where in the country it happened.
Tune in for insights, laughs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the people who keep Goodyear safe — even when the roster’s running thin.
25 Sept 2025
Why Don't Police Talk about Investigations?
Welcome to the bonus episode of Hot Tones & Cold Cases! To kick things off, we’re dropping a special bonus episode. This episode, the team dives into why police can’t always share every detail about crimes, answers a listener’s question about what life is really like inside the police academy, and introduces Goodyear’s Most Wanted, highlighting a recent fraud case and how these crimes are becoming more common in our community. We continue to tackle one burning pop culture debate: Is Tombstone a cop movie? We couldn’t agree, so we need your help to settle it. Cast your vote in the polls on our social media pages and Spotify!
23 Sept 2025
HTCC Pilot Episode
This is the pilot episode of the Goodyear Police Department's Hot Tones & Cold Cases Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the popular game Senior Assassins and play some fun games.
Inside a recent episode
Episode #14 - The Ick
Published 24 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
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