Hosted by a military vet turned law enforcement and a second law enforcement veteran with decades on the beat, Whiskey & Warstories pairs experience with perspective. We dive into raw, real conversations about resilience, service, and what it means to lead in high-stakes environments. From surviving trauma to navigating transitions, each episode blends grit, humor, and brutal honesty. No fluff, just two warriors and their guests pulling back the curtain on the lives behind the uniform.
Whiskey and Warstories
Claim This Podcastby Jaime and Ryan
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55 episodes
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Hosted by a military vet turned law enforcement and a second law enforcement veteran with decades on the beat, Whiskey & Warstories pairs experience with perspective. We dive into raw, real conversations about resilience, service, and what it means to lead in high-stakes environments. From surviving trauma to navigating transitions, each episode blends grit, humor, and brutal honesty. No fluff, just two warriors and their guests pulling back the curtain on the lives behind the uniform.
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Season 4, Episode 3: The Prosecutor's Burden w/ Head DA Jason Anderson
<p>This week, your Hosts Jaime and Ryan sit down with San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson, a man who has carried the immense emotional weight of the criminal justice system for decades. Having been a member of the California State Bar since 1997, Anderson cut his teeth as a deputy district attorney handling some of the most horrific cases imaginable, dedicating 13 years specifically to the Crimes Against Children Unit.</p><p>A lot of people think prosecutors are just attorneys reading case files, but they don't always see the raw reality of the job. Anderson gets candid about the trauma, the grieving families, and the specific cases that followed him home. We dive deep into a side of law enforcement that rarely gets talked about... prosecutor wellness and the burden of seeing the exact same crime scenes and autopsy photos as the officers on the street. He explains how he didn't let prosecuting crimes against children turn him completely cynical about humanity, and how he protected his family life from the heavy stress of the profession.</p><p>Taking the helm as the 36th District Attorney in 2018 after taking over from Michael Ramos, and recently winning his third term, Anderson stepped into leadership when public trust in the justice system was heavily questioned. We discuss how it isn't always easy to balance his mission of strict accountability with compassion, honoring the humanity of all involved in the justice system, and what it takes to restore a culture of service and accountability to the DA's office. </p><p>Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and join the conversation.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more real stories from the front lines. #WhiskeyAndWarStories #JasonAnderson #SanBernardinoDA #ProsecutorWellness #Leadership #CriminalJustice #Podcast</p>
June 23, 2026
Season 4, Episode 2: From the Corps to Command: Leading La Verne with Chief Sam Gonzalez
<p>This week, your Hosts Jaime and Ryan sit down with Chief Sam Gonzalez, who serves as the 23rd Chief of Police for the City of La Verne. Bringing nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to the table, he has built a career grounded in service, leadership, and a deep commitment to community policing. Before transitioning to a massive agency like the LAPD and eventually spending over 25 years with La Verne, Chief Gonzalez proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the military-to-law-enforcement pipeline and the culture shock of navigating the streets of LA fresh out of the Corps. The Chief takes us through the mental grind of high-stakes roles, having served as a Police Sniper, Tactical Flight Officer, and Drug Recognition Expert. He opens up about how he maintains his emotional shield to keep from turning calloused after witnessing the absolute worst of humanity. We also dive into the regional side of things, discussing the operational hurdles along the shared border between La Verne and Pomona—territory we know all too well. As a fellow University of San Diego MS-LEPSL alumnus, the Chief brings a great perspective to the immense emotional weight of sitting in the top chair, knowing every critical incident falls on his shoulders and that he is responsible for making sure his officers go home safe.</p><p>Beyond the tactical operations and regional initiatives like LA IMPACT and LA HIDTA, this conversation gets into the profound human sacrifices of the job. Chief Gonzalez speaks candidly about the family debt that accumulates from missing countless holidays, birthdays, and family milestones. He also reflects on the specific community members whose stories anchored him to his mission, the mentors who believed in him, and how he wants the officers he leads to remember Sam Gonzalez the man, rather than just the rank.</p><p>Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and join the conversation.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe to YouTube and listen on Spotify for more real stories from the front lines. #WhiskeyAndWarStories #SamGonzalez #LaVernePD #PomonaPD #USMC #PoliceChief #OfficerWellness #Leadership #Podcast</p>
June 5, 2026
Season 4, Episode 1: The Night Stalker and the Toll of the Badge w/ Gil Carrillo
<p>This season, your Hosts Jaime and Ryan sit down with legendary retired homicide detective Gil Carrillo, a trailblazer who broke barriers as the first Latino lieutenant in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau. Carrillo’s career is defined by some of the most high-profile investigations in California history, including the relentless pursuit and ultimate capture of the notorious "Night Stalker," Richard Ramirez.</p><p>In this gripping conversation, Carrillo pulls back the curtain on the intense psychological chess match of interviewing one of America's most feared serial killers. He recounts the chilling moments inside the interrogation room, revealing how he had to block out the noise of Ramirez's dark reputation and hyper-focus on the human being sitting across from him to get the job done. The discussion also hits closer to home as they revisit the investigation into the tragic murder of Pomona Police Officer Daniel T. Fraembs, a case that underscores the profound stakes of life on the line.</p><p>But the headlines and the high-stakes cases only tell part of the story. Carrillo opens up about the deep personal toll a career in homicide takes on family life and the immense sacrifices made behind closed doors. He shares hard-won wisdom from the streets that you can't learn in an academy, emphasizing that true communication boils down to two vital skills: the ability to understand and the ability to listen.</p><p>Pour a glass of Jefferson's Ocean, pull up a chair, and join the conversation as we explore the resilience, the breakthroughs, and the human side of a legendary career in law enforcement.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more real stories from the front lines. #WhiskeyAndWarStories #GilCarrillo #NightStalker #PomonaPD #Homicide #OfficerWellness #Leadership #Resilience #Podcast #JeffersonsOcean</p><p></p>
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