Published on Nov 9, 2025, 1:13:48 AM
Total time: 00:52:25
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Tyler Hoover.
Tyler Hoover is a United States Army Airborne Infantry Iraq War Veteran, having served with the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division. After serving his country in the army, he continued serving as a sheriff's deputy in two different counties in Florida, working in different roles, including SWAT.
Tyler walked away from law enforcement and is now focused on his wildly popular Antihero Podcast and other entrepreneurial pursuits.
Please enjoy Part One of my interview with Tyler Hoover.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
· When he got bitten by the police bug, and the influence of his dad being a cop.
· Why are some women attracted to a man in uniform?
· How time in the military can be a help or a hindrance when you become a cop.
· The different SWAT training.
· An overview of Tyler’s law enforcement career.
· Sponsoring yourself through the police academy.
· The dangers of working plainclothes assignments.
· The unbelievable scrutiny cops are under today.
· Pros and cons of body and squad cameras.
· Unbelievable stories regarding one of my old chiefs.
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.