Life After Police Work: And Yes, Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks, Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Where John Jay Wiley is a guest on the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age” Podcast. For many, retirement means slowing down. But for John Jay Wiley, a retired Baltimore police sergeant turned nationally syndicated radio broadcaster, “life after police work” became an opportunity to reinvent himself and inspire others along the way. I'm a guest on this special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available for free on their website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most podcast platforms.
In a recent special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, Wiley shared his journey as a guest on Ande Lyons’ “Don’t Be Caged By Your Age” Podcast, a program dedicated to helping people thrive after 65. Their conversation centered on resilience, reinvention, and proving that, yes, old dogs can learn new tricks. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LawEnforcementTalkRadioShow"> Facebook </a> , <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letradioshowpodcast/"> Instagram </a> , <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjwiley/"> LinkedIn </a> , <a href="https://medium.com/@letradioshow"> Medium</a> and other social media platforms.
“I never saw age as a limitation,” Wiley explained. “Age and experience are tremendous assets, not weaknesses. I never encountered ageism in my job journey because I refused to let others dictate the kind of life I wanted to build.” Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like <a href="https://medium.com/@letradioshow" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Medium </a> , <a href="https://lawenforcementtalkradio.blogspot.com"> Blogspot </a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjwiley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Linkedin </a> .
From Police Sergeant to Podcaster
Wiley’s transition came after a career-ending injury forced him to leave the Baltimore Police Department. Instead of letting the setback define his future, he pivoted into broadcasting. Over time, he built a career as a nationally syndicated radio host and podcaster, launching the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show to give first responders, veterans, and their families a platform to share their real stories.
“Resilience and mental health are topics we can’t ignore,” Wiley said during the conversation. “Our show isn’t about headlines or quick soundbites, it’s about honest, authentic voices that deserve to be heard.”
Embracing Technology: Old Dogs, New Tricks
Beyond radio, Wiley also had to confront a new challenge: technology. The digital era has transformed communication, and for someone whose career began long before smartphones and social media, that meant embracing change. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
“The question was, could this old dog learn new tricks?” Wiley joked. “Not only did I have to embrace technology, but I also had to use it as a tool, to grow financially, expand my reach, and create multiple streams of revenue.”
Today, Wiley connects with audiences across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and on streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. By using these tools, he’s built a national radio an international following while keeping the stories of first responders at the center of his mission.
Challenging Age Stereotypes
Ande Lyons, host of Don’t Be Caged By Your Age, praised Wiley’s approach to reinvention:“John Jay is a remarkable storyteller and advocate. He’s living proof that thriving after 65 is possible, and that old assumptions about aging no longer apply. His courage to adapt and grow is exactly what inspires my audience.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
Lyons’ podcast itself is a pro-aging show that features weekly conversations with individuals who defy age-related stereotypes. Its goal is to provide ideas, resources, and inspiration for anyone who wants to flourish later in life. Wiley’s story was a perfect fit.
Building the Life You Want
For Wiley, the key has been mindset. “It’s about creating the life you want,” he explained. “Not the life dictated to you by others. Once I understood that, everything else, broadcasting, podcasting, social media, technology, became tools to build something meaningful.”
A Story Worth Sharing
Whether on the radio, through a podcast, or across social media, Wiley’s commitment remains the same: to give first responders, veterans, and their families a voice. His story is one of resilience, adaptability, and inspiration for anyone facing transition, at any age.
As Wiley summed it up: “Life after police work doesn’t mean the end of purpose. It means a new chapter, and if you’re willing to learn, old dogs really can learn new tricks.”
Listeners can tune into this special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio and the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, or follow John Jay Wiley’s journey on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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