New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast
A podcast that explores the “Greatest Show on Earth” everyday life & politics of NYC and the NYPD. Explore the life & careers of our guests. Hear real unfiltered views & opinions from those who at one time policed the streets of NYC. Hear True Crime Stories like you never heard them before! THE FINEST UNFILTERED PODCAST
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Hosted By (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant John D. Macari Jr & (Ret) Lieutenant Eric S. Dym - The NYPD's Most Complained About Cop
Episodes
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss the unusual series of events that took place prior to Daniel Penny's arrest. They ask the many questions that remain unanswered and explore the law in regards to self defense as well as the use of deadly physical force. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss why they believe there is only 1 contested election & how guys got nominated & disqualified in less than 24 hours from the Citywide Trustee & Transit Trustee. Also discussed is Daniel Penny's indictment for Manslaughter, CCRB updates & why you don't talk in the car when you have prisoners. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
On this episode Eric & John sit down on 03/9/2023 & discuss the weekend of protests in NYC in response to Jordan Neely's death and analyze the NYPD's response to agitator's. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
On this episode John & Eric discuss the facts surrounding the incident that led to Jordan Neely's death In NYC transit. We explore how the political landscape & identity politics are distorting from the facts. You will not hear an analysis of this event in this manner anywhere else. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
On this episode Eric & John sit down and discuss all the latest in NYPD news. They discuss a viral video of NYC Police Officers struggling with an emotionally disturbed man plus another video of straphangers holding down a mentally ill man which ultimately led to his untimely demise. Also discussed is a male police officer who showed up to the firing range for training in a dress when pants are required. They also give there take on the current state of the PBA as well as have questions about the new contract for Police Officers. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
On this episode Eric & John sit down and give an update on the PBA Presidential election, the constant attacks on this platform & them personally. Also discussed is CCRB investigating police involved shootings & profiling allegations as well as they both give their opinion on Tucker Carlson no longer being at Fox. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Pat Hendry was sent an invitation to come on this platform and answer the same questions that Corey Grable did. Our invitation was not responded to. Corey Grable also challenged him to a debate at a PBA meeting which you will hear & no response was given. Corey asked to come back on to challenge Pat Hendry to a debate on the platform of Pat's choosing. We at the #TheFinestUnfiltered believe this is the only platform that will allow both opponents to express themselves in long form, in free open debate. We do not use bully tactics or turn down microphones. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss LI Audits interaction at the NYPD's 121 pct on Staten Island. They give an analysis & perspective of the interaction & what they believe are the best practices. Also discussed is Police Officer mindset & situational awareness as it relates to a viral video of a NYPD Officer who was struck in the face with a glass bottle from behind. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode John & Eric sit down & discuss the many personal attacks they have came under for creating a Platform that discusses many uncomfortable topics & provides an outlet for former members of the NYPD to memorialize their life & career. We have been threatened & accused of having an "Agenda" & "spreading misinformation' by those who are unwilling to have a civil discussion. We have a message for them as well as we discuss the latest up to date news coming out of the NYPD. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Marianne Pizzitola the President of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees joins #TheFinestUnfiltered and breaks down the ramifications of ratifying this contract which signs onto the 2018 MLC Deal. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
(Ret) NYPD Lieutenant Paul Manicone joins Eric & John to discuss his life, his career and his thoughts on policing and politics in NYC and across the United States. Paul has a great YouTube channel where he expresses his views through videos that he makes. You can find him on YouTube @JustRight911 & on Twitter @JustRightPD. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss why videos keep appearing of NYPD police officers in Uniform being taunted, disrespected and even sometimes victims of crime. They both give their own unique analysis & expert opinion of why this a growing phenomena as well as what can be done to stop it. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss their opinions on this indictment from a Law Enforcement perspective. Hear from two retired NYPD Lieutenants weigh in on this. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
On this episode Eric & John discuss the effects Body Worn Cameras have on Policing & Public Safety. This is a real perspective from two retired Pro-Active Police Officers who witnessed 1st hand the roll out of Body Cameras and what changed. This is a perspective you will not hear elsewhere. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down & discuss the 03-20-23 NYC City Council Budget Hearing for the NYPD. We discuss the Police Commissioner's testimony, as well as the testiomony given by the NYPD's Department Advocate & the CCRB. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down with Jose LaSalle & discuss why he started the CopWatch Unit what the mission of the organization is & what his vision for Policing in NYC is. While we did not agree we discussed our views in a professional & open manner. This is a must listen! It is an uncomfortable conversation that needed to be had & was long overdue.. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
On this episode John & Eric discuss a op ed from the NYPD's former Chief of Department, The continuing exodus in the NYPD, NYC Mayor's statement that he does not discard anyone, the recent drop in subway crime & much more. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down with Sal Greco and discuss the hypocrisy exhibited by the NYPD & NYC Mayor Adams as well as Sal's amended lawsuit. We all give our opinion on the latest moves. Visit us at www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
On this episode Eric & John sat down to discuss the NYC Council hearing to disband SRG but instead we discussed all the latest news coming out about "the job" this past week and only gave a brief overview of that hearing. Visit us at www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down for a roundtable discussion with Roger Stone & Sal Greco to discuss the hypocrisy and double standard exhibited by the NYPD having Cardi B attend the Police Academy to speak at a "Girl Talk' event to fulfill her court ordered community service. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com