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Choir Practice Podcast

Choir Practice Podcast

By: Brian Parker
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First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.

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  • Dave Thomas (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant)
    May 14 2025

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    Dave kindly reminded me he was not the same Dave Thomas of Wendy's Hamburger Fame. We met at the Pima County Sheriff's reunion and I convinced him to be on the show.

    After high school he attended the University of Arizona where he attempted to study "Women and keg beer." This was a short-lived endeavor, so in order to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War...he joined the Air Force. He was a Russian Linguist and spent his time in the Air Force intercepting messages and listening in for any possible intel to pass along.

    Four years later, older and wiser, he returned home and began searching for work while going back to school. Pima County placed an ad in the paper, he applied and the rest, as they say, is history! I had a great time learning about and getting to know Dave, I'm excited to introduce him to you as the newest member of The Squad!!!

    He will be a two-part series, so please remember to come back next week as well!


    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Robbie Mayer (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, Retired Maricopa County Prosecutor)
    May 7 2025

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    It was my pleasure to host Robbie, get to know him better and I was amazed at how many of the historic events around Tucson he had been a part of. I'd be lying if I denied that the little whisper in the back of my head didn't save me on a number of occasions. Robbie describes the same phenomenon and absolutely attributes this :Guardian Angel" to his faith.


    We only made it through his police career int his episode, but I must say I'm intrigued to hear about his years as a prosecutor in the Phoenix Valley, keep your eyes peeled for future episodes.

    So, with all due respect, please give a warm welcome to the newest member of The Squad and let's get this show started!!!

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • Kurt Dabb (Retired Pima County Homicide Detective)
    Apr 30 2025

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    Kurt is back! The last time he was on the show was 2022! He said he wanted to come back and share with The Squad the different types of therapies he has used over the years to help him deal with the calls and situations he was dispatched to. I'm grateful for his honesty, vulnerability and authenticity!

    My hope is that there are a few nuggets in here that you might find helpful. Thank you again Kurt, I appreciate that you suffered through some anxiety to share your message!!! I hope it makes all the difference for you and for someone else out there...

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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    1 hr and 37 mins
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Listened to your interview with Kurt Dabb and your "Ed story". That happened a lot of years ago and my recollection of events aren't quite the same as yours but hey, doesn't keep me from enjoying retirement. I'm grateful that you shared some kind recollections of my brother Patrick. Best regards.
Edward Hardesty

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