Bulletproof True Crime: The Operator Files
Bulletproof True Crime: The Operator Files is a true crime and investigative podcast hosted by Steve Stanulis, a former NYPD officer, bodyguard, private investigator, and Hollywood insider. Each episode explores real cases, covert operations, and untold stories involving deception, danger, and survival. Topics range from tracking con artists and exposing betrayal to navigating the line between justice and vengeance. The show promises raw, unfiltered storytelling with no scripts.
Episodes
Former Cop Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder: Kent McGowen Tells His Story
In This Episode
Kent McGowen's career in law enforcement
The investigation that led to a warrant
The night of the fatal shooting
Kent's account of why he believed he was acting in self-defense
The initial handling of the shooting as a justified use of force
Alleged failures in the crime-scene investigation
Missing or disputed forensic evidence
Kent's claims about how the investiga
From Secret Service to Cybersecurity: Hazel Cerra on Executive Protection in the Digital Age | Bullet Proof True Crime Podcast
Hazel Cerra's journey from Cuba to the United States
Building a career with the U.S. Secret Service
Leadership lessons from federal law enforcement
The evolution of executive protection
Why digital security is now as important as physical security
The role of cybersecurity in protecting executives
How AI is changing the security landscape
Understanding enterprise risk management
From Iraq to Innovation: Joseph Kopser on Leadership, Combat & Building the Future | Bullet Proof Podcast
Guest
Joseph Kopser
20-Year U.S. Army Veteran
West Point Graduate
Harvard Graduate
Strategic Advisor & Keynote Speaker
Co-Founder of RideScout (Acquired by Mercedes-Benz)
Technology & Dual-Use Innovation Expert
Topics Covered
Memorial Day & Military Service
The true meaning of Memorial Day
Honoring fallen service members
Carry the Load initiative
Remembering sacrifice over
Ex-Secret Service Agent Reveals What It Really Takes to Protect a President | Tim Reboulet
Former U.S. Secret Service Agent
Chief Operating Officer, M6 Global Defense
Executive Protection & Security Expert
In This Episode
Tim's journey into the U.S. Secret Service
What it's really like protecting U.S. Presidents
The mindset required for executive protection
Situational awareness everyone should develop
The biggest myths Hollywood gets wrong about the Secret Service
What Happens After the Sirens Stop? The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Facing First Responders | Kammie Juzwin
What civilians often don't understand about first responders
The hidden psychological impact of trauma exposure
Why cumulative stress is more dangerous than many realize
PTSD, burnout, and suicide within law enforcement
How trauma affects marriages and family life
Recognizing the warning signs before it's too late
Why asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness
Practical st
Steve Stanulis Breaks Down the Craziest Ways People Got Busted Cheating
Why a selfie reflection exposed an affair
How Alexa accidentally revealed a secret relationship
The DoorDash mistake that blew up a double life
Bluetooth connections that exposed hidden romances
The gym membership lie that raised suspicions
The accidental AirDrop that changed everything
Why public Venmo transactions can be relationship killers
The family iPad sync trap nobody thin
Former Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith Shares His Near-Death Experience & Second Chance at Life
Brandon Griffith recounts the night he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at home while reading with his wife
The life-saving actions taken by his wife, first responders, and EMS teams during the emergency
Brandon’s experience of being clinically dead for over 15 minutes and what he remembers during that time
Discussion around near-death experiences, spirituality, and life after clinica
Inside SWAT Culture with Jared Wihongi | Real Police Training, Survival & Modern Policing
• Jared Wihongi’s journey from New Zealand to U.S. law enforcement
• The truth about becoming a SWAT operator
• Why patrol work can be more dangerous than SWAT missions
• How discipline and teamwork determine survival
• The mental side of high-risk policing
• The impact of body cameras, social media, and public scrutiny on officers
• Why many veteran officers say policing has changed dramatically
From NYPD Cop to Top Trial Lawyer | Ankit Kapoor Full Interview
Early Career & NYPD Life
Why Ankit joined the NYPD
Real experiences working in New York City
Lessons from policing under pressure
Street instincts and reading people
Transition Into Law
Why he chose law after police work
Becoming a trial lawyer
Differences between police investigations and courtroom battles
Skills cops can transfer into legal careers
Divorce & Family Law Realit
From Shootouts to Broken Cops… The Truth Behind Law Enforcement | Randy Sutton
1. Early Career & Reality Shock
Transition from Princeton Police Department to Las Vegas Metro
Immediate exposure to high-risk, real-world policing
The gap between training and reality
2. Life on the Streets
High-pressure situations, pursuits, and violent encounters
Split-second decisions that determine life or death
The emotional weight carried by officers
3. Decorations & Definin
From No Direction to Navy SEAL Commander | Jimmy May on Choosing the Hardest Path | Bullet Proof Podcast
1. Growing Up Around Military Influence
Jimmy May came from a family with a strong military background. However, many family members struggled with discipline, alcohol, and substance abuse, which shaped his early perspective on life and responsibility.
2. No Clear Direction After High School
At 18, Jimmy didn’t have a clear plan. He believed college was for wealthy families and didn’t see it as an
From Patrol to SWAT: The Real Stories They Don’t Show You | Eric Mekosch
Guest: Eric Mekosch – Former Police Officer & SWATHost: Steve StanulisPodcast: Bulletproof (True Crime)
Key Topics Discussed:
The difference between Patrol, Street Crimes, DEA Task Force, and SWAT
The required years of field experience before joining specialized units
Undercover and plainclothes narcotics work
Serving high-risk warrants
Crisis intervention and suicide standoff
Keith Grounsell: Hard Lessons From the Real World
Why real-world experience matters more than online opinions
The difference between theory and execution under pressure
How modern culture misunderstands responsibility and accountability
Decision-making when there’s no room for error
Lessons learned the hard way — and why shortcuts fail
Mental discipline and staying calm in critical situations
Why credibility can’t be f
Breaking the Mold: Leadership, Identity, and Reality Inside Modern Policing | Captain Heather Glogolich
Life after the police academy: expectation vs. reality
Why “forget everything you learned” became the norm
The pressure to prove yourself early in law enforcement
Leadership moments that change how you see the job
Machismo culture and why it still exists
Navigating policing as a woman without playing a role
Trust, delegation, and knowing when to step back as a leader
Inside the FBI–NYPD Terror Task Force: How New York Was Kept Safe | Steve Gonzalez
Steve Gonzalez’s role within large-scale counterterrorism operations
The 2009 New York subway terror plot and how it was dismantled
How FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces function across the U.S.
Why prevention is invisible — and why that’s intentional
The evolution of FBI–NYPD relations from rivalry to partnership
The role of intelligence, technology, and judicial oversight
CIA Psychic Program Insider: Angela Ford on Remote Viewing, ESP & the Afterlife
Angela Ford shares her firsthand experiences as part of a U.S. government psychic program, revealing how her abilities first emerged in early childhood and how they were later shaped and supported rather than suppressed.
In this episode, Angela discusses out-of-body experiences, prophetic dreams, remote viewing, and the psychological framework behind government-run ESP research. She also dives in
Breaking Barriers: A Latina Colonel’s Fight Through Sexism, War, and the U.S. Military System | Lisa Carrington
00:00 – Introduction to Col. Lisa CarringtonSetting the stage: Latina trailblazer, combat veteran, and retired Air Force Colonel.
02:10 – Joining the military in 1980What it meant to enter a male-dominated system with almost no women in leadership.
04:05 – First assignment: an all-male fighter squadronWalking into a culture filled with harassment, discrimination, and zero support systems.
07:15 –
Inside the CIA: What Hollywood Gets Wrong & How to Make Yourself Impossible to Manipulate — with Rosanna Minchew
00:00 — Intro: Why the Hollywood version of the CIA is nonsenseRosanna breaks down the biggest myths and why movies exaggerate everything, especially the obsession with explosions.
02:15 — What real intelligence work looks likePlanning, intel gathering, building trust, and long-term relationship management — not action-movie chaos.
05:40 — The truth about manipulation in the intelligence worldThe
Hunting Mafia Graves: Former FBI Agent Seamus McElearney Tells All
In this episode of the BulletProof Podcast, former FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney shares his most unbelievable on-the-job experience — the hunt for three buried mob victims connected to the Colombo family.
Topics Covered:
How Seamus was assigned to run the Colombo family squad
The informant “Joe Caves” and his shocking proffer
The hunt for three murder victims buried miles apart
Inside the CIA: Gina Bennett on the Realities of Intelligence, Terrorism & Global Threats | BulletProof Podcast
Guest: Gina Bennett – Former CIA Senior Counterterrorism Analyst
Topic: Inside the CIA, counterterrorism strategy, leadership, and truth behind intelligence work
Key themes:
Life inside the CIA and intelligence community
The emotional and psychological cost of serving in national security
How intelligence operations actually work (beyond movies)
Women in intelligence an
Inside Law Enforcement Leadership: Lessons from Police Chief Chris Hsiung
Key Discussion Points:
Chris Hsiung’s journey from officer to Chief of Police
The evolution of law enforcement in a rapidly changing society
Leadership under pressure: decision-making in life-or-death moments
Building community trust through transparency and empathy
Balancing accountability, integrity, and operational command
The importance of emotional intelligence in poli
Inside the Mind of a Psychic Investigator: Ginnette Lucas on Solving Crimes Through Intuition
Host: Steve Stanulis
Guest: Ginnette Matacia Lucas, Psychic Investigator & Dowser
Topics Covered:
How psychic investigation works in real-life missing person cases
The Texas case that could have been solved sooner
Using dreams and symbols as investigative tools
Balancing psychic insights with law enforcement collaboration
The emotional toll and responsibility of wor
When the Badge Breaks: PTSD, Survival & Healing in Law Enforcement | Bullet Proof Podcast with Veronica LaRue & Patrick Kreuzer
Veronica LaRue — Former Detective, Gilbert Police Department (Persons & Violent Crimes Unit); PSB Administrative Investigator at MCSO; Co-Founder, CEO, Podcast Cohost & First Responder Advocate of After Watch Foundation.
Patrick Kreuzer — Marine Corps Veteran, Retired Police Patrol Officer & Field Training Officer at Mesa Police Department; Co-Founder, After Watch Foundation.
Topics Discussed:
The
From Victim to Voice: The Night a Stranger Broke In — Jami Rice’s True Crime Awakening
IntroductionSteve welcomes guest Jami Rice and sets the tone for a deeply personal true crime conversation.
Early Fascination with CrimeJami talks about watching trials, reading serial killer books, and her curiosity about criminal psychology from a young age.
The Night Everything ChangedShe reveals the chilling story: a stranger spotted her at the grocery store, followed her home, and broke into
The Untold Truth of Jeffrey Dahmer — Anne Schwartz Reveals What She Really Saw Inside His Apartment | Bulletproof True Crime Podcast
In this gripping episode of the Bulletproof True Crime Podcast, host Steve Stanulis sits down with Anne Schwartz, the first reporter to ever cover the Jeffrey Dahmer case. Anne takes listeners inside the chilling reality of Dahmer’s apartment and reflects on the day that changed her life — and crime reporting — forever.
She opens up about what it was like to stand just feet away from evidence of D
Inside the Mind of a Prosecutor: Jarrett Ferentino on Crime Scenes, Justice & High-Stakes Cases
In this episode of the Bulletproof True Crime Podcast, host explores the realities of frontline prosecution with seasoned district attorney Jarrett Ferentino. He shares gripping insight into:
🔹 Key Topics Covered:
Entering homicide crime scenes alongside detectives
Viewing the victim firsthand and assessing the scene
Collaborating with investigators, forensics teams, and law enforcemen
Breaking the Bureau: Lorena Sierra on Undercover Money Lanes, Kidnapping Cases & Being a Latina in the FBI
0:00–0:35 — Intro + show rank• Host intro, thanks to listeners for pushing the show into Spotify’s top five.• Guest introduced: Retired FBI Special Agent Lorena Sierra.
0:35–1:24 — What is a “special agent”? + how Lorena joined the FBI• Clarifies there’s no difference — “special agent” is the official title.• Lorena explains she was an accountant by training, joined the FBI during the 1980s hiring
Nobody Respects Police Anymore; Ex-Cop On Why America is a Lost Cause
In this episode, former NYPD officer and private investigator Steve Stanulis explodes over the viral DOJ scandal where federal executive Sean Charles Dunn assaulted a border patrol agent by hurling a sandwich then ran away like a sissy. This government corruption bombshell exposes America's two-tiered justice system where federal employees attack law enforcement without consequences while ordinary
Dubai Princess Gets Bodyguard Fired After Wild Night Out
Former NYPD officer and celebrity bodyguard Steve Stanulis thought he hit the jackpot when assigned to protect an attractive Dubai princess during her stay at the Mandarin Hotel. What started as the perfect security gig quickly turned into a career-ending nightmare when his royal client's true reputation surfaced. In this episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis reveals why his experienced coll
JonBenét Ramsey Murder : 30 Years of Police Lies and Cover-Up Exposed
Investigative reporter Paula Woodward drops bombshells about the JonBenét Ramsey case that will shatter everything you think you know. In this episode of Bulletproof with host Steve Stanulis, Paula reveals how Boulder Police deliberately leaked false information for 30 years, including lies about no forced entry when there were actually eight signs of break-in, fabricated claims about no footprint
Deadly Reveal: Blonde Farm Boy's Murder Truth Haunts Expert After 30 Years
A clean-cut 19-year-old farm boy sits across from forensic psychologist Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski, explaining why he murdered his best friend in cold blood. The answer he gives will leave you speechless and has haunted Dr. Jeff for three decades. In this explosive episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis uncovers the chilling response that still keeps this criminal mind expert awake at night, plus
Politician Burner Phone Scandal EXPOSED
In this episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis reveals his most explosive true crime investigation involving a rising political star and a mysterious 2008 burner phone. When a prominent politician's wife walked into his office with cheating suspicions, what started as routine surveillance quickly escalated into federal corruption and campaign ethics violations. Steve discovered the politician
Why this SWAT Veteran would never join Law Enforcement Today
In this episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis interviews retired police officer Dr. Chuck Rylant, who declares he'd have "absolutely zero chance" of joining law enforcement today. After 20+ years in police work and now serving as an expert witness in police brutality cases, He exposes why police recruitment has collapsed nationwide. He recounts a domestic violence case where he saved a woman
Ex-NYPD Steve Stanulis UNLOADS on Mamdani's Cop-Hating Agenda
NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani once branded the NYPD "wicked and corrupt," demanding it be defunded and dismantled. Former NYPD officer Steve Stanulis calls BS on his convenient campaign flip-flop. In this explosive pilot episode, Steve unleashes a terrifying encounter with a PCP-crazed maniac who sliced out his own tongue and nearly killed multiple armed officers, his brutal reality
"Curtain Call 'Steve Stanulis': I'm Finally Ready to Talk About Hollywood's Criminal Underground"
Welcome to Bulletproof. I'm Steve Stanulis, and after years of keeping quiet about what I've witnessed in Hollywood, I'm finally ready to pull back the curtain on celebrity crime happening right now.
In this pilot episode, I share why I've decided to speak out after living a triple life that nobody could believe - simultaneously working as an NYPD officer, Chippendales dancer, and celebrity bodygu
True Crime Just Got Real: My Wildest Undercover Reveals
Big news! My first True Crime Podcast, BULLETPROOF, is coming soon! I'll share stories from my NYPD days, Hollywood security work, and cold cases. Listen to this preview about my undercover experiences as a male escort and other reveals. We're elevating true crime with my real-life insights! Catch us on all podcast platforms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform
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