l Am Pitts Podcast

Officer Pitts And The New Year’s Day Handshake Of Shame

2021 ends with one last swift kick to the face with the death of Betty White and the tragic death of to Illinois police officers who were ambushed and murdered while on duty. Dex returns back to work after the untimely and tragic death of his friend/partner as he and his squad struggle their way forward to find their new normal in his absence. Despite being under the weather, Dex does his best to provide someone in crisis with the best service possible, only to be thanked with the New Year's Day handshake of shame! Dex's book "I Am Pitts" is officially out! If you would like to purchase the book go to iampitts.com to get your copy!

Every Shift StartsThe Same But Can End So Different

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dex's fallen brother, his friend, Officer Zach Cottongim (115 Baker) and his fallen sister and former partner Detective Deidre Mengedoht "Dee Dee" (294). 

Dex also honors the memory of recently fallen officers Mia Goodwin of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Officer Keona Holley of the Baltimore Police Department.

I Am Pitts Is Coming!

Back from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Dex reflects on the three days he and his fellow officers spent at ground zero. Dex's book "I Am Pitts: Memoirs Of An American Patriot" is coming! Dex updates his listeners on the book release date-January 2nd, 2022. For more info on the book and how to preorder go to iampitts.com

 

 

Pray For Kentucky

227 miles of death and destruction spread over six states at the hands of the longest tornado track in history. Dex and his fellow officers travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky to help with the those impacted by the devastation. 

A Crappy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is off to a "crappy" start for Dex and his PD homies as they encounter a man covered in his own mess. Dex reads a brief exert from his book "I Am Pitts" about the 2004 Thanksgiving IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack in Iraq that still lives with him and his brothers of Alpha Company 2-14 Infantry Battalion 17 years later. Dex reminds everyone to step away from the news, social media and all the BS currently surrounding us and to take a moment to simply be thankful on this Tanksgiving of 2021. 

Interview With Corbin Seavers: Saving Louisville‘s at Risk Youth With Books and Chess

There is an old saying in the black community: "If you want to hide something from a negro, put it in a book." If that is the case, there is no hiding anything from Corbin Seavers who is the host of the Book Talk With Corbin podcast. He is also the founder of the Kentucky Chess Ambassadors where he teaches chess to racial minority, low income and socially disadvantaged youth throughout Kentucky. Corbin discusses his upbringing, his love for books, chess, his passion to change the lives of young people and how he became a black conservative.

If you want to help Corbin with his mission of changing the lives of at risk youth through chess visit kychessambassaadors.com

You can also listen to the Book Talk With Corbin podcast at booktalkwithcorbin.com

 

President Joe and the Great Negro

President Biden continues his downward decline. Dex sends a thank you out to all of his fellow veterans and goes to Chill's to celebrate the day. Dex is invited to speak at the University of Louisville and is shocked as to how he was received. Have Americans had enough of woke culture. Lastly, Dex weighs in on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and gives his opinion and perspective. 

An Email ToThe Chief

Dex writes an email to the chief and gives listeners insight into the reality of being a black police officer that is not politically black enough. Dex briefly goes into what it is like growing up with dark skin within the black community and the "blacklash" he has suffered for not toeing the black/democrat party line. Dex explains doing the right thing vs doing the black thing. 

Officer! I Need A Report For Racism!

This episode of the I Am Pitts Podcast is a hot mess! Dex wishes President Biden the best and salutes him with a "Let's Go Brandon" to start the show. Dex has to break the sad and unfortunate news to someone that there is no charge or report to be made for racism. Should veterans and military members who took part in the January 6th incident at the Capitol be given leniency? Dex encounters two people he had not so good encounters with during the 2020 riots. Dex breaks down the Philly SEPTA rape incident and the Bystander Effect. Colin Kaepernick compares the NFL combine to the slave trade and Cori Bush speaks out against "environmental racism." The government continues to encroach upon American citizen's rights by trying to get into our bank accounts. Joe Biden believes that the lives of ill-immigrants are worth more than that lives of American soldiers. America's obsession with trans-gender madness continues. President Trump shames Colin Powell and fallen LMPD Officer Deidre Mengedoht gets the justice she deserves.

Interview With Former Police Officer Turned Author/Speaker Adam Davis

Your life and perspective can change in a matter of minutes. Dex's has the honor and privilege to sit down and interview Author/Speaker Adam Davis. Adam Davis spent six years of his life in a police uniform in Dothan, Alabama. After enduring many hardships, he finds peace through his faith, writing, and sharing his struggles with others in the first responder and veteran community. You don't have to be a first responder or veteran to understand and connect with his personal battles that he shares in this interview. If you take the time to listen to this 50 minute interview, you will walk away feeling encouraged, energized, and your hope meter will be overflowing. If you are an inspiring writer, or have an idea for a book, this is the episode that you need to listen to. 

https://www.theadamdavis.com/