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Season 3, Episode 3; Captain Geoffrey Rollins, SPO II Doug Williams, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman Oct 01, 2026

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For most of us, September 11, 2001, is a day and date we’ll never forget. In this episode, I’m joined by Captain Geoffrey Rollins, who shares his unique APD story from that tragic day.

We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer II Doug Williams, who just celebrated twelve years of service with the Asheville Police Department.

And, in another History Minute, Hannah Silberman takes us back through a century of history at the Municipal Building as the latest major renovations get underway, the first since 1998.

Season 3, Episode 2; Detective Sgt. Charles Wells, Executive Assistant Julie Wojcik, and Records Clerk Dale Andrulewich, alongside her daughter, APD Administrative Assistant Haley Andrulewich Sep 10, 2026

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In honor of Grandparents Day on September 13th, this episode highlights APD’s own grandparents: Detective Sergeant Charles Wells ("Pop"), Executive Assistant Julie Wojcik ("Lolly"), and Records Clerk Dale Andrulewich ("Mimi"), alongside her daughter, APD Administrative Assistant Haley Andrulewich.

Season 3, Episode 1; Interim Chief of Police Jackie Stepp, Deputy Chief Sean Aardema, Detective Mackenzie Galyean, and The History Minute with Hannah Silberman Aug 28, 2026

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Welcome to Season Three! In this episode, Interim Chief of Police Jackie Stepp joins us as we highlight some noteworthy items from the past year. No big surprise, it’s a long list!

With several major events coming up in the next few weeks—including the G-20 Finance Track meetings, an official PGA tournament event, and the Mountain State Fair- Deputy Chief Sean Aardema shares some insights into the extensive planning these events require.

And as we begin Season Three, we invite back a guest from Season One, now-Detective Mackenzie Galyean. She was a Senior Police Officer last time on the Pod Squad, and we’ll get caught up with her.

Hannah Silberman returns with the History Minute, with a Back-to-School theme; who were the first school crossing guards? When did APD get its first Student Resource Officers?

Season 2, Episode 24; Master Police Officer Jason Gall, new officers Yahsheem Kendrick and Fraizer Fitzgibbon, and Captain Jonathan Brown Aug 13, 2026

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In this episode, with kids going back to school this month, I’m joined by Master Police Officer Jason Gall, one of the APD’s Student Resource Officers, who walks the halls at Asheville Middle School.

Also, two of our newest officers to hit the streets are Yahsheem Kendrick and Fraizer Fitzgibbon. Kendrick and Fitzgibbon will begin field training immediately following BLET graduation, and we’ll get to know a little bit more about them and their journey to become APD officers.

And, Autumn will be here before you know it. Cooler weather, football, pumpkin spice in everything under the sun, and the fall edition of the Citizen’s Police Academy. Captain Jonathan Brown joins me, as registration is now open.

Season 2, Episode 23; Capt Joe Silberman, Technology Supervisor Jimmy Wingo, Sgt Nathan Dietiker, and Public Safety Analyst A. Coffman Jul 30, 2026

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In this episode, the anatomy of an investigation. Captain Joe Silberman with the Criminal Investigations Division will walk us through the steps and also discuss APD homicide clearance rates vs the national average.

Also, three members of the Real-Time Information Center: Technology Supervisor Jimmy Wingo, Sergeant Nathan Dietiker, and Public Safety Analyst A. Coffman.

Commonly referred to as the RTIC, this center isn't fully active just yet, but we'll find out when it will be. What exactly is it, though? What are its capabilities, functions, and limitations? The internet is a dangerous place, full of confusion, accusations, and misinformation, so in this roundtable discussion, we’ll do our best to address all of these questions and more.

Season 2, Episode 22; Sgt Brad Beddow, Sgt Hunter Welborn, Officer Dalton Green, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman Jul 16, 2026

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In this episode, Sergeant Brad Beddow, who was recently reassigned from Patrol to the Specialized Operations Division, where he'll serve as the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) Team Supervisor.

Also, Sergeant Hunter Welborn from the Traffic Safety Unit. We’ll talk about a fun day for the family coming up at Biltmore Church on July 25th with several local police and fire departments, and we’ll also discuss a really bad week we had recently with three motor vehicle fatalities, two of those involving motorcycles, and the message from APD in the aftermath.

Getting to know Officer Dalton Green. We’ll hear about his journey from Texas to new APD officer.

And, Hannah Silberman returns for another History Minute, as we go back to July 1911, for the line-of-duty death of Officer Edward McConnell that involved stolen cows.

Season 2, Episode 21; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp, Capt. Evan Coward, SPO II Carrie Lee with Ayden and Carson, participants in the JPA, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman Jul 02, 2026

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In this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp lays out the APD organizational changes being implemented. Name changes, division realignment, and the return of the Housing Authority unit.

With June being National Camping Month, hardcore camper Captain Evan Coward joins me. I’ll ask the tough questions, like, “Do you prefer your marshmallows lightly roasted or burnt to a crisp?”

The Junior Police Academy just wrapped up a fun week, and two of the participants will join me to discuss: Ayden and Carson, along with Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee.

And, Hannah Silberman returns for another History Minute, as we go back to July 3rd, 1951, and what was described as “the worst traffic in Asheville’s history.” We’re no strangers to traffic jams, so this must’ve been a doozy!

Season 2, Episode 20; Officers Brandon Collins, Mark Beddingfield, and Andrew Ammons, along with Hannah Silberman with the History Minute Jun 18, 2026

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In this episode, we explore how lateral transfers are significantly contributing to APD’s progress toward full staffing. Joining me to discuss their transitions from other agencies are officers Brandon Collins and Mark Beddingfield. While APD continues to have success recruiting first-time officers, these experienced transfers are playing a vital role in filling our ranks.

Before joining APD, Brandon served with the Montreat and Woodfin Police Departments and is a graduate of Appalachian State. Mark, who also served in Tryon, comes to the department from the Fletcher Police Department and brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, including one of our newest officers and first-time new dad, Andrew Ammons. He joins me, and we’ll see how he’s dealing with two new experiences at once!

And, Hannah Silberman is back for another History Minute, as we go back 75 years to June 9th, 1951, and a call of a man with a gun in Montford “terrorizing the neighborhood”. Find out what evidence led officers right to the suspect, who was inside a nearby house when captured.

Season 2, Episode 19; Sgt. Justin Booth, SPO Travis Pisani, Lt. Brian Hogan with Immersion Academy participants Jackson Knight and Milinda Aguilar Santana, and Hannah Silberman with The History Minute May 28, 2026

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In this episode, with May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Sergeant Justin Booth, who is an avid rider.

We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer Travis Pisani. May 13th was National 3rd Shift Workers’ Day. Now, technically, the APD doesn’t exactly have a 3rd shift, but he does work nights, and that’s close enough for me to get him to join me.

Also, Lieutenant Brian Hogan with the Community Engagement Division, and two of the participants in the inaugural Immersion Academy, Jackson Knight and Milinda Aguilar Santana.

And, Hannah Silberman with The History Minute, as we shine a spotlight on two officers from the 1930’s who were recently recognized as line-of-duty deaths and added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. We’ll discuss that process and how and why they qualified.

Season 2, Episode 18; Capt Joe Silberman, Sgt Scott Muse, Senior Police Officer II Nathaniel Smith, and Property & Evidence Manager John Perez. May 14, 2026

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In this episode, Captain Joe Silberman of the Criminal Investigations Division. We’ll recap some recent big cases that were assisted by technology like LPR’s and drones.

We’ll get to know K9 Unit officers Sergeant Scott Muse and Senior Police Officer Nathaniel “Smitty” Smith. Sgt Muse leads the unit, and Smitty is getting acquainted with K9 Hardy, his new partner.

And, Property & Evidence Manager John Perez. His prior law enforcement experience with another agency provided him with a solid foundation for his job with APD. He also provides a valuable service, assisting with Spanish translations for our media releases.

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