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Cops and Writers Podcast

True CrimePodcastsComedyENunited-statesSeveral times per week
4.9 / 5
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. 
Top 80.6% by pitch volume (Rank #40318 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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Several times per week
Episodes
283
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Category
True Crime
Number of listeners
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Audience: 4K–8K / month
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Cadence: Active weekly
Reply rate: 35%+

Latest Episodes

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Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part One)

Sun Feb 08 2026

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Send us a text Welcome, everyone to part one of my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff's Deputy Michael Dilks. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday! Mike is a retired Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer with 23 years of experience in patrol, investigations, and undercover narcotics.  Mike was a member of SWAT, the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the DEA Narcotics Task Force and supervised a Street Crimes Unit.  Prior to his law enforcement career, Mike served three years in the United States Army as an Airborne Infantryman. Michael is the mastermind behind the highly successful and controversial meme page @CopvilleOG and the Lock’d Up with Copville Podcast.   Michael is also the co-host and co-owner of The Anti-Hero Broadcast. Mike was involved in and was 100% invested in his career, especially doing undercover narcotics work, and it cost him his marriage and sobriety. Mike’s personal rock bottom, which included being the focus of an FBI investigation and his best friend and the sheriff turning his back on him.  He rose above all of it and has turned his energy into a successful podcast and creative content career. Please enjoy this eye-opening and informative interview with someone who has risen from the ashes.    In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      Where and how he got interested in law enforcement.  ·      His time in the United States Army. ·      Being on the SWAT team. ·      Being assigned to a DEA task force. ·      Going undercover as a narcotics officer. ·      Having a dirty cop as a boss.  ·      Being married to the job, not his wife. ·      Hitting rock bottom, abusing alcohol, and a negative lifestyle. ·      Being accused of working with drug dealers! ·      Being the focus of an FBI investigation and having his phone tapped. ·      The sheriff, also his best friend, turned his back on him.  All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Connect with Michael Dilks: Instagram: @copvilleog Podcast Instagram: @the_antihero_podcast Website: www.copvilleog.com YouTube:   / @copvilleog  Visit the Cops & Writers Website! Support the show

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Send us a text Welcome, everyone to part one of my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff's Deputy Michael Dilks. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday! Mike is a retired Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer with 23 years of experience in patrol, investigations, and undercover narcotics.  Mike was a member of SWAT, the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the DEA Narcotics Task Force and supervised a Street Crimes Unit.  Prior to his law enforcement career, Mike served three years in the United States Army as an Airborne Infantryman. Michael is the mastermind behind the highly successful and controversial meme page @CopvilleOG and the Lock’d Up with Copville Podcast.   Michael is also the co-host and co-owner of The Anti-Hero Broadcast. Mike was involved in and was 100% invested in his career, especially doing undercover narcotics work, and it cost him his marriage and sobriety. Mike’s personal rock bottom, which included being the focus of an FBI investigation and his best friend and the sheriff turning his back on him.  He rose above all of it and has turned his energy into a successful podcast and creative content career. Please enjoy this eye-opening and informative interview with someone who has risen from the ashes.    In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      Where and how he got interested in law enforcement.  ·      His time in the United States Army. ·      Being on the SWAT team. ·      Being assigned to a DEA task force. ·      Going undercover as a narcotics officer. ·      Having a dirty cop as a boss.  ·      Being married to the job, not his wife. ·      Hitting rock bottom, abusing alcohol, and a negative lifestyle. ·      Being accused of working with drug dealers! ·      Being the focus of an FBI investigation and having his phone tapped. ·      The sheriff, also his best friend, turned his back on him.  All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Connect with Michael Dilks: Instagram: @copvilleog Podcast Instagram: @the_antihero_podcast Website: www.copvilleog.com YouTube:   / @copvilleog  Visit the Cops & Writers Website! Support the show

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Rank
#40318
Top 80.6% by pitch volume (Rank #40318 of 50,000)
Average rating
4.9
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Reviews
30
Written reviews (when available)
Publish cadence
Several times per week
Active weekly
Episode count
283
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
536

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Country
United States
Language
English
Language (ISO)
Release cadence
Several times per week
Latest episode date
Sun Feb 08 2026

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Audience range
4K–8K / month
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Reply rate band
35%+
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Response time band
1–2 weeks
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Replies received
6–20
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Social followers
536
Contact available
Yes
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Guest format
Private
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What is Cops and Writers Podcast about?

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. 

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Several times per week

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