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“Decent podcast with some pertinent and salient points in regards to the way Policing has changed over the years, and in my view not for the better.
On a side note, I’m surprised to find yet again, in Dave Marshals case, that another senior officer has managed to get temporarily promoted up...”Read full review »
darren5063 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/24
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“I listen to it going to and from the daily slog on the front line. Very informative and of course what the “silent majority” are thinking.”
The job is fun? via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/23
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“I have just started listening to TJF, I have listened to 3 so far, I found the tribute to RUC really interesting but what I really liked was the fact much of what I hear is my experience during my 30 year policing career from AFO to SB. I look forward to listening to more episodes, keep up this...”Read full review »
Mike34whiskey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/10/23
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“Just listening to episode 75 and I nearly had tears in my eyes thinking of fantastic memories. Listening to Ian Broughtons experiences at Stoke Newington. He arrived a year after me. I was on A relief and he was on C. The way he described it back then was spot on. It was exciting and...”Read full review »
Eves3180 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/23
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“As a serving officer, joining in 2008 and seeing the steady decline in morale and service to the public, it’s refreshing to hear all the things being spoken about around the refs room table. Top podcast with some really interesting guests”
Josh1986q via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/22
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“Iain gives a balanced, honest and informative view of life “in the job”.
As a recently retired officer I find it very emotional listening to him interviewing other officers about their varied careers within the Police and hearing his passion when discussing current policing news and how it has...”Read full review »
Lmv613 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/22
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“I’ve been listening to this for a few months now. I’m not police, just interested. It’s a truly excellent show. Fascinating, intriguing, insightful and highly relevant discussions around all aspects of policing, and indeed governance in our society. Police are not infallible of course. Nor are...”Read full review »
Nearly works.... via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/22
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“I came across Tango Juliet Foxtrot when the author was interviewed on a YouTube video called H-Hour. It was the first time I had heard a former senior officer espouse the same views on policing as I had seen in my time in the job. I am a 70 year old retired police officer and it looks as if the...”Read full review »
PSM135 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/22
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“As a retired officer that has been in a lot of similar situations I can highly recommend this podcast each episode is highly enjoyable and Iain has a great interview approach .
Well done Iain”
Swinnas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/19/22
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“Will Duncan revile how he got his rash.
Really enjoyed the interview. I worked with Duncan and am enjoying hearing the stories again !
PS They’re all true”
Vsdgasvdgsvdgsvd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/23/22
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“I stumbled across this on Linked In through a few of my Prot. friends sharing it. As a victim of the Prot divorce rate; I found that one very truthful!! Wish that department would do more to look out for the WAGs.
Excellent podcast and really interesting. Iain your timing and empathy on the...”Read full review »
Lucylu4976 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/22
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“As a serving Met officer I find this podcast very very interesting. I too have served through the austerity measures put in place by the conservative government and now have to manage the fall out, so the views of Iain and his guests are ones that strike a chord. Non the less even if you were...”Read full review »
DW349 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to recently. Honest, to the point and cuts through the BS to tell it how it is.”
Gregster10217 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/18/22
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“As someone who completed 31 years in the Metropolitan Police I have found this Podcast to be interesting and extremely insightful into the realities of policing. I have no doubt that this Podcast will appeal to currently serving officers and staff, the wider public as well as to “lamp swingers”...”Read full review »
Meheneh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/22
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“I stumbled across this recently and I love it!! As I’m coming to the end of my 30 years in policing, it’s great to hear the truth being told. Keep it up!”
Si1790 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/22
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“Hi Iain. More podcasts please. I have become addicted to Podcasts during Covid. Listen to a lot of Veterans Pods. But after 33yrs in Plod. Happened on yours. Binged it all. So more please. And push the envelope
As a bemused, confused retired police officer. Thanks”
North Norfolk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/22
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“This was a long episode at over two hours but then ’Tudders’ has had three amazing careers. From hand to hand combat in the Falklands to running covert operations at Scotland Yard and now in the private sector. Yet another senior cop who recognises the destruction wrought on policing by the...”Read full review »
Ali h99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/22
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“I am binging this. 34 podcasts in two weeks.
As Ian has made more the podcasts get smoother and smoother.
As a fellow public servant I recognise many of the themes discussed.
Best episode yet is 34 with Kevin Hurley - he is the sort of man we need to lead large organisations. Interesting...”Read full review »
Fatmobber via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/22
“Stumbled upon this Podcast recently and was pleasantly surprised at the interesting content and excellent delivery. Some truly exceptional stories have been shared that deserve to be heard by a wide audience! I’m currently a serving officer in California, but was once upon a time part of the...”Read full review »
T.S.G 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/22
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“Great podcast. Presumably TFJ stands for “the jobs fu&@ed?”.”
Thubs.. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/22
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“Really good podcast, gives a great insight into the variety policing has to offer for a hopeful future PC. Love that you’re starting to interview a variety of people and shifting from the focus on the Met. Would love to hear an interview with officers from different forces, especially Police...”Read full review »
ElizaC_92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/22
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“I came to this podcast after hearing the interview on h hour podcast. I have never heard anyone so eloquently sum up the current state of policing. Will enjoy working my way through these podcasts. A hidden gem!”
lavster via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/22
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“Very interesting to anyone .
Great show”
VincamSteve via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/22
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“Just got into these. Excellent listen with some great interviews. Totally R5 !”
Nigel Spurdle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/19/22
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“I listened to this with much hope, but can’t get over the fact that Iain Donnelly had ample time and power to stand up and speak out about ‘what was going wrong’ with British policing while serving as a superintendent. By any standards, that’s pretty high up the chain of command.
In his own...”Read full review »
Hutchinsonz via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/06/22
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“It’s nice to hear someone speaking my thoughts about what has happened over the years.
The opinions he expresses regarding the poor depiction of police in fiction are shared by all officers, for sure!”
DantonQuarantino via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/01/22
“A wonderful uplifting podcast for a retired officer. It explains what has happened to the service I worked in for 31 years. I am only 8 episodes in at the moment but the details of what has happened to policing since I have retired are chilling. Iain thank you and keep up the good work. Hold...”Read full review »
BP12 SEire via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/16/21
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“Not my usual podcast fodder but Iain is an interesting broadcaster and this is definitively worth listening to and getting an insider perspective from the police who get a lot of bad press. Straightforward and honest and no holds barred.”
carmelwads via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/21
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“I found this a very insightful podcast; would not consider myself to be his ‘audience’ but proves how far- reaching and worthwhile podcasts like this can be in presenting the issues and facts behind the media propaganda- Looking forward to the book!”
asdcvb🤨 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/21
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“Being a retired cop I was particularly interested in how this topic was going to be explained in an ‘easy to understand’ way for all. I have to say that Iain did a superb job in both explaining the sometimes complex area of grooming in such a simple to understand way. Throughout, Iain, in my...”Read full review »
Burny2468 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/21
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“As a serving cop (who knows Iain) it’s interesting to hear his open views on matters that those still serving have to remain silent. The right blend of facts and balanced views on what’s wrong with policing now. Keep up the good work (and great to bump into you at L2S!)”
stu5271 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/03/21
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“Actually, not a laugh a minute from start to finish, just a very good low down on how it all started, public order training and life being married to a cop. Cop humour all the way through, had me chuckling away at certain things, thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done Iain, good man 👍🏼”
NannaShazFatNanna via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/21
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“Fantastic guests with insightful questions from the host which brings a deeper more thoughtful response from the guests.
Thoroughly recommended for all those who have an interest in Policing in the future.”
Dirtybiker716 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/23/21
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“Well done on some authentic interviews and accounts, with some good old police humour thrown in. This is suitable for anyone who has done the job, is doing the job or has never done it. I really like how you unpick some of the myths of police work. Your guests are getting more and more...”Read full review »
Joanna.20596 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/21
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“Thank you for dreaming up this idea. I have been retired 11 years and there take me back to my time in the job.
This was the most exciting time when the police went through the biggest changes in their history. Computerisation, mobile data units, ARV'S and open carry of firearms, major...”Read full review »
rx5016 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/21
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“This is spot on. 2nd episode in and so far it is absolutely spot on. If you’re serious about understanding the why, the how & the what & the impact on human beings listen in & switch on. Certainly not LOB.”
moejoejoejoe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/21
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“Insightful to consider new perspectives ... and step into a PCs shoes... proud of my two great friends in their discourse... high calibre careers and gravitas even”
DJ davidoff via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/21
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“Really enjoying these. Having served in the Met, Avon and Somerset and currently West Mids I share many of the same experiences. I have found myself nodding, smiling, laughing, grinding my teeth in frustration (in agreement with Iain) as I listen whilst walking my dogs.
Keep it up.”
RealLoy007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/21
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“Was enjoying this until it started going on about neo nazi stuff. Wow. Fed up with white people being constantly called that just because they care about their people. Police support BLM but white lives don’t matter. You wonder why people dislike the police these days. I didn’t listen to the...”Read full review »
Ethnat Bird via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/26/21
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“As a civilian, Iain’s podcast features a fascinating review of current police news, fascinating nuggets and insights and a good dose of humour. Look forward to the next episode.”
MikeTinmouth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/21
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“As an avid podcast listener I think this one is lacking in pace. Interviewer has a good radio voice but tends to drone on a bit too much. The content is good and has potential to get better. Get some villains on, get some seventies cops on, safe blowers, donkey wallopers, petrol wasters, gaff...”Read full review »
PellyO via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/21
“Having spent 30 years in the Met, with many of the same experiences as Iain, he does an amazing job of conveying his passion for policing with frustration about where it is going wrong. If you really want to know what policing is about, and what it should be about, and have a smile along the way,...”Read full review »
D1ckyR via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/21
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“Like everyone I have my own prejudice regarding the police - mainly influenced by the media - so having listened to all episodes to date, I can honestly say Iain has challenged my thinking! The series provides a fascinating insight into modern day policing and I’ve really enjoyed it - so much so...”Read full review »
AnitaSwet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/21
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“Really fascinating to hear about the police from someone who knows what he’s talking about!!”
IssaccMachine via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/21
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“Great podcast. Can’t wait to hear the next one.”
_brooko_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/21
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“I cannot recommend this podcast enough. It’s great to hear the voice of common sense in a world of madness. Keep it up!!”
dellibelly87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/21
“It was so nice to hear the sensible voice of someone who really understands what he’s talking about, and who speaks for the unsung heroes of British policing. There has been so much unfair criticism of those who put themselves in harms way to keep us safe. Far too many negative headlines recently...”Read full review »
566donn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/21
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“A real life honest podcast . It is brilliant to hear a boss speaking the truth about the police service and it’s current state of disarray.”
jib3132 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/21
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