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

Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
On this interview Eric & John sit down & discuss an #nypd Sergeant who is suing over the punishment received for wearing a Trump patch. Also discussed is the events leading up the release of the Memphis PD body camera video. #TheFinestUnfiltered

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
On this episode John sits down with Pastor Jerone Davison. Pastor Jerone is a former Arizona State University student athlete and NFL player who travels the country sharing inspiration, passion, and faith. He recently ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 4th Congressional District committed to protect freedom, combat corruption, organize action, and to spiritually uplift and unite the people. His unifying speeches full of truth, faith, and freedom of this country are memorable and moving. Frequently, as Jerone talks to youth, he retells his story and his example of how the American Dream can be achieved. #TheFinestUnfiltered #TheGreatestPoliticalAdEver #nypd #nyc

Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down with Mike Simonelli. Mike is an active 22 year year Law Enforcement Professional & a 30 year Combat Decorated Veteran. Mike has written many fact based news paper articles in support of law enforcement across the nation as well as he authored the book "Justified Deadly Force & the Myth of Systemic Racism. Purchase Mikes book at www.jdfinformation.com. All profits go to law enforcement charities. Follow him on Twitter @JustifiedForce & Instagram @JDFInformation #TheFinestUnfiltered www.TheFinestUnfiltered.com

Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
On this episode Eric & John discuss the events of a January 3rd, 2023 where the cousin of #BLM Co-Founder died in the hospital 4 hours after an encounter with the #LAPD where he was fleeing from the scene of an accident, acting irrational & running into traffic. The individual was subsequently tasered when refusing to comply with officers directions. We discuss the messaging from Politicians, the media, critics & the Police management. We provide an unfiltered, expert perspective not heard anywhere else. #TheFinestUnfiltered #lawenforcement #police #nypd

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
On this episode Eric & John sit down with an NYPD Legend (Ret) Detective Randy Jurgensen the Author of the bestselling book Circle of Six. Randy walks us through his life, career & the events surrounding the murder of Police Officer Philip Cardillo on April 14th 1972. #TheFinestUnfiltered #RememberCardillo

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down & discuss an incident that occurred in the Nypd's 121 Precinct where officers responded to a 10-34 assault in progress where 2 juveniles were assaulting 1 girl. Upon arrival officers placed one of the girl attackers under arrest when another 14 year old girl attempted to intervene. An officer pushed the girl back & the girl punched the officer 2 times in the face. A 9 second video clip emerged showing the officer attempting to bring the suspect to the ground while hammer fisting the suspect while the suspect is actively resisting & throwing punches. In relation to the 9 second clip NYC Mayor stated "I did not like what I saw". The suspect was arrested & brought to the hospital where it was determined she sustained no injuries. The officer was immediately suspended following the incident. #TheFinestUnfiltered

Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss NYC Mayor Eric L. Adams 1st year in office. Also discussed is his NYPD career, his mayoral campaign and his “Blueprint to end Gun Violence” #TheFinestUnfiltered

Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
On this episode Eric & John sit down & discuss the #NYPD Disciplinary Matrix & a New York Post article regarding the current Police Commissioner statement to that she would revamp the disciplinary matrix. They walk through the document and break down changes they believe should be made and give an each give an overall assessment of the matrix. #TheFinestUnfiltered #TheFinest #nyc #lawenforcement #police #newyorkpost #newyorkcity

Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
On this episode John & Eric sit down with Retired NYPD Police Officer Christopher S. Messina. Chris who is under 30 years of age and a 5 1/2 year veteran of the Force explains why he left the NYPD for another department. He brings us through his life, career and his thoughts on the current state of the NYPD & NYC. Also discussed is the continuing mass exodus.

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On this Episode John & Eric interview Daniel Caridi the CEO & CO-Founder of Homefield as well as Billy Blanks Jr, who is the President & Head of Content. We felt it important to present to our listeners a low cost, online fitness platform that focuses on people with disabilities. Homefield is a transformative platform that is born from the heart of volunteer work. HomeField is taking the fitness world by storm and is a great fitness platform for people with all abilities as well as a great family fitness option. Homefield offers weekly livestream classes as well as a huge library of on-demand classes ranging from dance, martial arts, general fitness, yoga, boxing and more. They even have on demand losing classes with Mike Tyson and many other big names that have came aboard to help keep everyone moving, being active & feeling great. Check out HomeField.Fit Today!

Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
On this episode John & Eric sit down & discuss the platform the current PBA leadership ran on to get elected. We discuss which if any of those promises were fulfilled.

Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
On this episode John & Eric sit down and provide a analysis of the new YouTube show "NYPD True Blue" episode #1. Also discussed are the new executive promotions in the NYPD.

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
On this episode of the 265 Police Live Series "We are the Experts" Eric & John sit down and discuss two #newyorkpost articles that are a week apart with two statements, one from the outgoing #nypd Chief of Department. The other from the Police Commissioner. In both articles each claim a minor tweak to the diastrous bail reform law, allowing judges to have discretion is all that is needed to fix the growing crime crisis in #nyc. While we agree that is needed we debunk that is all thats needed and discuss the many other issues that are at play here that the appointed police executives are unwiling to discuss. #TheFinestUnfiltered #thefinest #thecitythatneversleeps

Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
On this episode John & Eric interview Mike Wiatre. Mike is a former Professional Basketball Player turned NYPD Cop. Mike walks us through his life, career & how he became partially disabled from a line of duty injury. We also walk through the pitfalls of the PBA’s tier 3 contract and how it affects members who are disabled in the line of duty. We also discuss his views on the current state of NYC and the NYPD.

Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
On this episode John & Eric sir down and discuss a recent NY Daily News article in regards to 4 retired Asian Captains who are suing the NYPD. Listen to them weigh in on the data & hear from those with first hand knowledge.

Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
On this episode Eric & John sit down & discuss John’s 11-11-2022 Twitter post that sparked a series of News reports from the #NYPOST, #NYDailyNews & many other publications. The Twitter post & News articles were in regards to a Ex-NYPD Commissioner whose son was transferred to the Detective squad with less than 1 year of Police field experience.

Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
On this episode Eric & John break down a 11/06/22 New York Post article titled "Forced Overtime, Nepotism, Low Morale: Perfect Storm for disaster at NYPD." Hear a real unfiltered perspective from two retired NYPD Lieutenants, like you never heard it before!

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
On this episode Sal Greco sits down & explains in detail why he was fired from the NYPD. Sal made headlines for being friends with Roger Stone & a subsequent investigation by the NYPD ensued. Sal takes us inside the departments disciplinary process. His story highlights the hypocrisy & discriminatory practices used against NYPD officers.

Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
On this episode Eric & John sit down and discuss a Daily News Article & CCRB trial in regards Lieutenant Joel Witrol's actions during a June 4th, 2020 "FTP" riot in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Also discussed is Pension issues & police officers financial health as well as NYC’s Vaccine mandate & how it was applied to members of the NYPD.

Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
On this episode we discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams working on changing residents perception of the rise in subway crime instead of the reality of it.