l Am Pitts Podcast

Pick That Cotton Nigga!

Offended by the title of this episode? Don't be. After a brief run in with BLM protestors downtown, Dex discovers that "pick that cotton n***a" is a perfectly acceptable statement to make to other black people from BLM. Annoyed, but never offended, Dex ignores the stupidly of BLM protestors trying to stay relevant. Dex rants about judges letting killers back into the community and updates his listeners on his book "I Am Pitts". The people of Cuba desire to be free from communism, while the American media tries to ignore their cries for freedom. Lastly, Dex has an interesting, but bizarre encounter while on duty at Qdoba.      

Early A.M. Thoughts: Don't Be A Chameleon

Do you know who you are? Do you know what you believe in? Or are you a chameleon and just try to blend in with everyone else around you? Dex lived most of his life as a chameleon trying to blend into the crowd, but as soon as he stepped away from the crowd and found his own identify, he found true freedom. Dex encourages his listeners to be themselves, not who others want them to be. Take the path less traveled even if you have to make the journey on your own.  

Staying Clean Doing Dirty Work

Happy Independence Day! Happy Birthday America!

No one loves the 4th of July more than Dex. Dex details what made this 4th of July so different and special. Dex comes out of the closet as trans-racial/trans-caucasian. With the Olympics just around the corner, Dex talks about some of the current issues surrounding the Olympics and those competing. What is currently the greatest threat to America? Dex talks about Qanon, Cori Bush an black separatist groups. Can America's new woke military repeal an attack from China and Russia? Lastly, are police departments setting unrealistic expectations for officers and how they gain compliance with resisting suspects? Optics and politics seem to matter more than truth and it is making officers hesitate which puts officers in danger.  

Far-right crazies and far-left hypocrites

Dex angers the white folks on the the far-right as he talks about the January 6th craziness and holds Ashley Babbitt accountable for her actions that lead to her being shot and killed by a capitol police officer. Dex calls out the far-left hypocrites for their failure to hold it's people accountable for the riots last year. While politicians try to convince people to defund their local police, Congress funds their police 1.9 billion dollars to protect themselves. How does Dex feel about Juneteenth? Dex talks about Juneteenth and how IKEA decided to celebrate Juneteenth with a black inspired Juneteenth menu that causes a major controversy.   

One Year Sworn

It has been one year since Dex returned to LMPD. Since his return, he, just like his fellows brothers and sisters of the thin blue line, has struggled with the madness facing law enforcement the past few years and has wondered if staying in the profession is still worth the risk. After attending an Adam Davis speaking event put on by the Louisville Metro Police Foundation, Dex remembers why he signed up to become a police officer, why he left in 2018, why he came back and why he is choosing to stay not only within the profession, but also his department. He realizes that everyone has their own reason for deciding to stay or go and that everyone has to do what is right for their lives and their families. 

*Due to unexpected technical difficulties while recording, this episode my sound lower than normal. My apologies.* 

The Amputee Who Saved Me

Dex sits down to chat with his mentor, brother, and former supervisor, retired LMPD Sergeant Kevin Trees who was featured on A&E's The First 48. Dex sips on his bourbon while Kevin drinks his craft beers as they sit on Kevin's back porch and discuss the origins of their 11 year friendship. Kevin shares the story of how he lost his leg and Dex shares the story of how Kevin unknowingly saved his life and pulled him back from the brink of suicide. The two discuss issues such as race, the current climate in the country, and some of the many issues facing law enforcement today.     

Early A.M. Thoughts: It's About Respect

Once again, Dex is up early with a lot on his mind. On his last podcast, Dex went in on the Christian Church and their treatment of the LGBTQ community. On this episode, Dex turns the table and goes in on the far-left and the LGBTQ community for targeting children. Dex realizes that some of the things that he says might be seen as controversial or insensitive, but he is adamant that the biggest issue between opposing views and beliefs in reference to this topic is the lack of respect on both sides. 

You Are Not Special

Dex is back with his latest podcast after a long week. While patrolling and keeping the streets safe, Dex injuries himself apprehending a fleeing suspect. Dex has a special message for everyone-You Are Not Special. Dex goes in on all the special months of the year to recognize the accomplishments of people who belong to different groups of people and reminds everyone that they are not special because they they simply exist. June is PRIDE month. Dex gets controversial as he discuss the LGBTQ Community and the Christian Church. Lastly, Dex takes a stand for and defends one of the best officers/leaders he has worked for on the police department who was recently demoted. After seeing now Lieutenant Aubrey Gregory have his name, character, and reputation tarnished in the news and on social media, Dex feels compelled to speak out against woke culture and cancel culture that is trying to diminish the career of a spectacular officer and first class human being.   

Early A.M. Thoughts: Why Me?

It is early in the AM and Dex is up with a heavy heart and thinking about all the men and women who died while in service to our great nation. Not only is he thinking about those who have passed over the last 20 years, he is wondering to himself, like he has done ever since being wounded in Iraq in 2005, why God decided to spare his life and not his brothers. Dex reads a soldiers last letter who died in combat in Vietnam and the letter of soldier who fought in Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Dex also reads a small snippet from his book "I Am Pitts" and urges his fellow veterans and American citizens to not forget the meaning of Memorial Day. For the rest of his life, Dex will carry with him the physical, mental and emotional scares from Iraq, but he will carry them with honor and pride in memory of those lost.

Memorial Day Weekend Reunion

*Explicit Language Warning* 

What better weekend than Memorial Day weekend for a reunion 15 years in the making. It has been 15 years since Randy, Josh and Dex have been together in the same place. The last time they were all together was in 2005 in Iraq. 15 years prior to this day, we were young soldiers in our early 20s ready to fight America's latest war. The three share memories of the war in Iraq and share memories of their fallen brothers on this somber and honorable weekend over a bottle of Larceny Bourbon.