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

The Finest Unfiltered
Hosted By (Ret) NYPD Lieutenant John D. Macari Jr & (Ret) Lieutenant Eric S. Dym - The NYPD's Most Complained About Cop
Episodes

Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss how transit police officers are being overworked. They also explore all of the news coming out of the NYPD for the 6/23/2023 www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
On this episode Eric is joined by Sal Greco who gives an update on his wrongful termination lawsuit as well as his thoughts on Keechant Sewell's resignation and possible replacements. Sal also has a message for NYC Mayor Eric Adams. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
@NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell announces her resignation after only 18th months. Eric & John give their opinions on this sudden announcement and explore her appointment, her tenure, her sudden departure and possible replacements. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
On this episode Comedian Nicky Santora aka @ShaolinsFunnyGuy (Former NYPD Auxiliary Officer) sits down with John & Eric. Nick walks us through his life, his struggles, how he got started in comedy, the lessons he learned along the way and his outlook on modern day NYC & the NYPD compared to his youth. He offers great insight into his thoughts on recovery and crime.

Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
On this episode John & Eric give their thoughts on the announcement that the NYPD will enforce sidewalk BBQ laws & regulations this summer. Sidewalk summer BBQ's are a tradition in lower income neighborhoods throughout NYC, as most people in who live in NYC do not have backyards. While these BBQ's are illegal and violence traditionally stems from large gatherings, John & Eric explore whether this will help build community relations, what will happen to officers who are directly involved in enforcing & what the political implications will be. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
On this episode Eric & John describe in detail what courtesy cars are, how they are used and their opinions on the use of them. They also give their opinions of traffic cops, quotas, the unions, the management, the lawsuit and the claims made from what the press reported. Eric & John are pretty sure their opinions on the various topics surrounding this topic will leave everyone offended. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
On this episode Tsahi Shemesh, the founder of KRAV MAGA EXPERTS, the premier self defense school in NYC, joins Eric & John to discuss the mindset and philosophy of Krav Maga. Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art. It was developed for the Israel Defense Forces, it is derived from a combination of techniques used in aikido, judo, karate, boxing and wrestling. Krav Maga is known for focusing on real life scenarios. Tsahi breaks down the difference between training KRAV MAGA vs. other forms of martial arts. To learn more about or to get some hands on experience visit www.KravMagaExperts.com tell them #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you. They have schools in Manhattan & Brooklyn. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
The Police Commissioner is being praised by the #NYPD Police Unions for announcing that she will revamp the NYPD's Disciplinary Matrix. This announcement came after #TheFinestUnfiltered did an in depth analysis of it & exposed how harsh the penalties officers receive for minor issues. Eric & John both argued the disciplinary matrix is a major contributing factor behind the mass exodus that is occurring in the NYPD. Now the actual changes to the matrix have been made and are open for public comment. Eric & John once again review the proposed changes. You will not hear this analysis anywhere else. If you enjoy our content please subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheFinestUnfiltered as well whatever audio platform you listen to podcasts on. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
"Greater Love Has No One Than This, Than To Lay Down One's Life For His Friends" John 15:13

Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
On this episode Eric & John sit down & analyze Eric Adams plan to "Crackdown on Shoplifting in NYC". Although this episode is filled with laughter & jokes the key components to this plan are not satire even though a reasonable person would believe they are. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
On this episode John & Eric interview NYPD Police Officer Franklin Valdez. Franklin walks us through his life, his career and tell us why he decided to run for NYC PBA Transit Trustee. Franklin pulls back the curtain and gives a behind the scenes look into his experience with presenting issues & asking questions to union leadership. Franklin also tells us why he was "disqualified" from the ballot in the upcoming PBA election. Franklin also discusses his appeal which was denied. He depicts perfectly the challenges insurgent candidates face when attempting to enter the upper echelon on NYC unions. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down with NYPD Police Officer Derek Andrews who is a insurgent candidate for the NYC PBA's Transit Bureau's Financial Secretary. After more than questionable disqualifications for other positions the NYPD's Transit Financial Secretary is currently the only position that an election is being held for. Derek is the only non union endorsed candidate to have been deemed 'qualified" to get on the ballot leaving all other positions uncontested.Derek shares his life, his career, his campaign platform, why he decided to run as well as the issues he feels affect the modern day police officer. This is definitely an episode you will not want to miss. www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

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