l Am Pitts Podcast

My Year With The Border Patrol

As America is suffering under the the Biden Administration's open border policy and millions of illegals now residing across our nation, there is no better time than now to share my experience with the Border Patrol. I spent 11 months of my life with this agency as a trainee and agent in the filed. The training was intense and it was a rough year. I then saw my dream job turn into a nightmare. I am thankful for the experience and the chance to have earned the right to wear the uniform and call myself a United States Border Patrol Agent, but I am glad that year is long behind me!

Criticized By The World For Your Worse Day

Imagine the stress and anxiety you would have if you went to work and had to wear a camera your entire shift for the sole purpose of being judged by your coworkers, your management, media, and the world. Think about the pressure to be and do everything perfect knowing that if you have a bad day and mess up, EVERYONE gets to watch your worse day and you get to be judged and criticized by millions of people. Even more, think of the fact that there are people out there who are waiting for you to do the wrong thing so they can turn you into a MEME that will haunt you until the day you die. Welcome to the life of being a cop in 2024.   

A Soldier's Struggle With Addiction

When you are in combat fighting side-by-side with your brothers, you are seeing them in their highest form and at their absolute best. The dedication to the mission, their attention to detail and their unwavering discipline is inspiring. One of the hardest things I've ever had to witness was those same brothers, the same dedicated soldiers, spiraling out of control, losing their discipline, focus and drive to an addiction that turns them into a shell of the man they use to be. When on the battlefield under fire, you see these guys as invincible super heroes, but in reality, they are only humans and they are not immune to struggle or addiction.

In this episode I am joined by my brother, Paul Greene. Paul and I served together in Iraq in 2004 and 2005 in the 10th Mountain Division in Alpha Company of the 2nd Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment. Paul and I have stayed in touch over the years, but one day I noticed that something with him had changed. After struggling with addiction most of his adult life and during his time in the service, Paul is ready to open up and share his story and his struggle with the hopes of healing broken relationships and helping other veterans find the courage to get help. 

If you are a veteran tired of struggling with addiction and are ready for some real help, click the link below! Paul is now three months sober with the help of this organization and you can be too!

https://veterans.warriorsheart.com/warriors-heart-strength-through-healing/?campaignid=20732749367&adgroupid=&creative=&matchtype=&network=x&device=c&keyword=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qOPR6E90K6_BNm6p9c4j7HGF8_Fg_p0f0KfNg9TsfqgBDPFWO6M-0BoCZtQQAvD_BwE

 

Soldier, Cop, Felon, Author: Former LMPD Officer Cory Evans

On today's episode, I am joined by former LMPD Officer Cory Evans. Cory, an 18 year U.S. Army veteran, a nine year police officer, and recently released convict from the federal prison system. Cory was sentence to two years in prison after being accused of using excessive force on a rioter/protester during the 2020 civil unrest. Tune in and listen to Cory share his life story about growing up in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, his time in the military, his time with the Louisville Metro Police Department and his perspective on the incident that made him a "political prisoner," ruined both of his careers and flipped his life upside down. Cory also shares with us the truth about what it is like for a police officer stepping foot into prison surrounded by harden criminals and learning how to navigate his new life as a felon.  

To read Cory's entire story purchase his book at the link below.

https://defiancepress.com/product/tragedy-in-america/

 

 

Assault Slushies & Attack Drones

The I Am Pitts Podcast is back after a much needed and extended break and there is a lot to catch up on. After taking some some time off and reconnecting with reality, I have come to realize how much I really despise social media. LMPD releases the video of officers throwing slushes on random people and the LMPD Chief is grilled on the stand about lying and an incident from her past comes to light. Nikki Haley has brown skin? That's news to me! Lastly, things in the Middle East are heating up as three U.S. troops are killed by a drone attack. Where does America go from here?

Swimming For Kantor

On this episode, I am joined by my special guest, retired Navy Seal Jacob Bachmann. Jacob spent 10 years of his life in the Seal Teams. During that time, he had multiple combat deployments. It was during Jacob's second deployment to Afghanistan, his Seal Team (Team 4) lost Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kantor. Kantor was shot and killed in action on November 1, 2012, while providing suppressive fire for his Seal Team brothers. Kantor's actions that day saved the lives of all his brothers. In order to keep Kantor's memory and sacrifice alive, Jacob is on a mission to raise $10,000 dollars to donate to the Navy Seal Foundation. On January 14, 2024, Jacob and his fellow seals will take part in a 3.5 mile open water swim in Tampa Bay to help aid the Navy Seal Foundation in it's mission to "provide critical support for the warriors, veterans and and families of Naval Special Warfare." 

To help Jacob accomplish his mission and help honor the sacrifice and memory of Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kantor, click the link below!

https://tampabayfrogmanswim.enmotive.com/registrations/fundraising/07e97ad8-1920-4f8d-88cf-9a2604f02d24

If you are not inspired enough to donate yet, you will be if you click the link below and read Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Kantor's Bronze Star With Valor Citation!

http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=2074

For more information on the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim, click below!

https://tampabayfrogman.com/

No Tears For Terrorist

After an extended leave of absence, I try to knock the dust off the mic and get back into the swing of things with a lot to discuss. If you watch the news at all, you probably seen me on the news a few times after dealing with a Jefferson County Public School bus incident. Due to charges pending and a possible lawsuit, I can't say much but we can read some of the Facebook comments! Americans are torn between supporting Israel or Palestine. I am finally speaking out and telling the people where I stand. Illegal immigrants are fleeing America back to their native country saying "the American dream is dead." I will explain why I am not sad to see them leaving. Lastly, the weight the badge is heavy and comes with a high price. Officers from the LA Sheriff's Department and Austin Police Department are finding that out the hard way. 

The Luckiest Black Man On Earth

In this episode, I am back out west in one of my favorite places, Arizona, chilling with my homies! It's been three years since I have been to AZ, and it feels good to be back. Although it's not my first time being in AZ, but it is the first time attending a country concert (Jason Alden). I am also joined on this episode by friends, who are also returning guest, Stew and Johanny. Stew's wife Kerri also joins us as we discuss Travis King being turned back over to the U.S. after trying to defect to North Korea, the Philly influencer "Meatball" being arrested for live streaming a looting spree. It's been a while since I talked about anything NFL related, but I feel it is necessary  to  talk about Colin Kaepernick and the Washington Commanders hypocrisy. Lastly, we talk about Dianne Feinstein being taking out of hospice to vote and Congressmen Jamaal Bowman pulling the fire alarm during a crucial vote. 

Honor And Shame

Honor and shame. America has become a country where we bestow honor to those who do not deserve it and we refuse to shame those who deserve to be shamed. Being bestowed honor comes with a lot of responsibility, but that seems to be a foreign concept to US government officials. We have elected officials who are 80 and 90 years old making decisions for the country, a senator who has had two strokes in front of us, and a senator who refuses to put on a suit and present himself in a professional manor while representing the United States Government. As Americans brace for another government shutdown, our government continues to dishonor our hard work and taxes by funding Ukraine and it's citizens and illegal migrants from across the world while ignoring the suffering and needs of our own citizens.  Being a police officer is an honorable job, but not every police officer is honorable. I discuss two situations involving officers not bringing honor to the badge. One of which caused a media firestorm in Columbus, Ohio after a female officer threatened to lock up an 11 year-old girl and charge her with making child porn. Lastly, we see what true honor looks like on full display as we watch the body camera footage of an LMPD officer being shot in the line of duty and him being dragged to safety by his partner. Our elected officials could learn a lot about what true honor and sacrifice looks like from Officer Brandon Haley and Officer Colin Billotto. 

Dexter And The Kumra’s Go To White Castle

In this episode, I reunite with Nikhil Kumra after over a decade. He and I served together in the infantry in Iraq in 2004 with the 10th Mountain Division. His brother Ajay, who is also a U.S. Army veteran, joins us as we talk about their new business, Resilience Integrative Wellness, where they are using ketamine therapy to help veterans, first responders, and citizens who have suffered severe trauma regain their lives, find peace, relief, and obtain an optimal level of wellness in their everyday life. When people hear the word ketamine, they instantly associate it with negative thoughts, but current research is proving that those negative thoughts are stigma's of the past. Listen to this episode as Nikhil and Ajay help you see ketamine therapy as a new way to healing your mind and reclaiming your life back from the trauma that robbed you of it. 

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