APD Pod Squad

Latest Episodes:

Helene Recovery, October 31 Oct 31, 2024

In this special episode of the APD Pod Squad, we sit down with the Mayor of Asheville, Esther Manheimer. It's been a month of trials and triumphs, challenges and champions, following the devastating storms of Helene that changed our lives and Asheville forever. Mayor Esther Manheimer has seen all of it up close, and from a distance, viewing the damage from the skies above in Marine One. We discuss the days before and after the storms, and where the City of Asheville goes from here. As we continue our recovery, we look to the future; future growth, and future storms.

Helene Recovery, October 21 Oct 21, 2024

Special Edition Episode 3; 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 includes the latest on garbage and debris collection, water and power restoration, plus a conversation with Chief of Police Mike Lamb. His thoughts on the historic flooding, rescue efforts, the heroic actions of his officers, and more.

Helene Recovery, October 10 Oct 10, 2024

The latest episode of 𝐀𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is now available. The latest on garbage collection, water restoration, and more. Plus, a conversation with Capt. Joe Silberman of the APD Criminal Investigations Division. Our Detectives have been solving homicides, locating missing persons, and saving lives, during this historic event.

Helene Recovery, October 8 Oct 08, 2024

The first of many focusing on the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. Information and conversations with key members of leadership from the Asheville Police Department, Fire Department, and City of Asheville. In this episode, I'm joined by Asheville Police Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, and we discuss the storm's arrival and the actions taken in the days following.

Episode 3; SPO LaKeisha Hawes, Sgt Brian Hogan, and Det. Sam DeGrave Sep 27, 2024

Getting to Know SPO LaKeisha Hawes, and discovering her unique collection. Sgt. Brian Hogan with what's happening in Community Engagement, including National Coffee With a Cop Day. And Detective Sam DeGrave returns for Part 2 of the manhunt for Michael John Shornock.

Episode 2; SPO Isiah Senyak, Chief Mike Lamb, Deputy Chiefs Jackie Stepp and Sean Aardema, and Det. Sam DeGrave Sep 12, 2024

Getting to Know Senior Police Officer Isiah Senyak, and the circuitous way the native of Berkley, CA, became a member of the APD. Chief Mike Lamb answers your questions in another edition of Ask The Chief. We'll meet the DC's, Deputy Chief Jackie Stepp and Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, and learn about the RTIC. And Part 1 of The Manhunt for Michael John Shornock. We'll dig deep into his background with Detective Sam DeGrave, including the survival skills he learned in the swamps of Eastern North Carolina, and the events that led to the largest manhunt in the history of WNC.

Episode 1; Chief Mike Lamb, Lt Josh Meindl, Capt Jonathan Brown, and Capt Brandon Moore Aug 28, 2024

Welcome to the APD Pod Squad! We'll talk with Chief Mike Lamb about his career, growing up in Asheville, and the "Ask The Chief" feature. Also, Lt Josh Meindl previews cold cases, Capt Jonathan Brown shares the latest from Community Engagement, and Capt Brandon Moore shares some unique facts about Asheville Police Officers.

Trailer Aug 06, 2024

Coming soon, the APD Pod Squad podcast.