The Coptimizer Podcast podcast

The Coptimizer Podcast

The Copitimzer program looks to connect today’s officers with leaders and experts who have thrived through life’s most difficult challenges. Each episode is geared around sharing evidence based approaches regarding sleep hygiene, nutrition guidelines, exercise programming, and stress reduction methodologies. Along the way, we will share stories of success, failure, triumph, resilience, and GRIT! We take real world, first hand experience and use it to teach police officers and others optimal lifestyle habits to enhance personal health and wellness. This will translate to optimal performance at work and in life! This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.

The Copitimzer program looks to connect today’s officers with leaders and experts who have thrived through life’s most difficult challenges. Each episode is geared around sharing evidence based approaches regarding sleep hygiene, nutrition guidelines, exercise programming, and stress reduction methodologies. Along the way, we will share stories of success, failure, triumph, resilience, and GRIT! We take real world, first hand experience and use it to teach police officers and others optimal lifestyle habits to enhance personal health and wellness. This will translate to optimal performance at work and in life! This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.

 

#36

AI, Threat Prevention, and the Future of Public Safety with Lou Barani

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Lou Barani, na... more

17 Sep 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:31

17 Sep 2025


#35

Faster Data, Faster Justice: Jeff Asher on Rethinking Policing Through Analytics

On this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Jeff Asher, fo... more

10 Sep 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:20

10 Sep 2025


#34

Blueprints and Badges: Chief Chad McCluskey on Building a Culture of Wellness and Leadership

In this powerful episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, host Patrick Flannelly sits down with ... more

03 Sep 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:33

03 Sep 2025


#33

Wellness, Leadership, and The Curve with Retired Chief Doug Shoemaker

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with retired Chief ... more

27 Aug 2025

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:32

27 Aug 2025


#32

Leading the Metabolic Reset: The Health Protocol Reshaping Public Safety

In this powerful and honest episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Chief Chad Dick shares his ... more

01 Aug 2025

2 HR 12 MINS

2:12:50

01 Aug 2025


#31

Ready to Rebound: A New Era of Wellness and Recovery for First Responders ft. Alec Wons

“What if we treated our first responders like professional athletes?” In this powerful epi... more

08 Jul 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:08

08 Jul 2025


#30

Inside Operation Fast and Furious: Whistleblowing, Wellness, and the Weight of the Badge ft. Peter F...

In this gripping episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director ... more

25 Jun 2025

2 HR 02 MINS

2:02:14

25 Jun 2025


#29

From Saudi Schools to the FBI: A Life on the Edge of Global Justice ft. Kenneth Strange Jr

In this gripping episode, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Ken Strange Jr., a man whose li... more

16 Jun 2025

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:22

16 Jun 2025


#28

Redefining the Badge: Leadership, Wellness & Innovation in Modern Policing ft. Chief Scott Hughes

In this new episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Chief Scott Hughes from Hamilton Township, ... more

19 May 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:52

19 May 2025


#27

Resilience, Perspective, and the Global State of Policing with Erik Hein

In this deeply thoughtful episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly is joined b... more

10 May 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:13

10 May 2025


#26

The Science of Staffing: A Conversation with Pat Heffner on Police Resource Allocation

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Pat Heffner, a... more

22 Apr 2025

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:58

22 Apr 2025


#25

David Riedman: Founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database

David Riedman is the founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database and a graduate from the ... more

08 Mar 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:03

08 Mar 2025


#24

Mental Health Response & Hot Air Balloons with Chief Mike Diekoff

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, I sit down with Chief Mike Diekoff of the Bloom... more

27 Feb 2025

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:41

27 Feb 2025


#23

Resilience Through the Ranks: A Cop’s Journey to Purpose ft. David Berez

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, host Patrick Flannelly welcomes retired police ... more

20 Jan 2025

2 HR 36 MINS

2:36:13

20 Jan 2025


#22

Redefining Resilience: Proactive Health, Challenge Point Theory, and the Future of Police Training f...

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, I sit down with retired Sergeant Brian Willis, ... more

08 Jan 2025

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:56

08 Jan 2025


#21

Building for Impact: Inspiring Officer Wellness Through Nutrition with Inspector Lynae Chodat

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, we sit down with Inspector Lynae Chodat, a 26-y... more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:42

17 Dec 2024