Proper Scoundrel

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Detective Steve Blagg (Ret.) shares rare behind-the-scenes insights into two of California’s most horrific acts of violence: the 2020 ambush shooting of Deputies Perez and Apolinar, and the 2023 Monterey Park dance hall massacre, where 11 people were ruthlessly murdered. With over 38 years in law enforcement—including 17 years assigned to the Homicide Bureau—Detective Blagg’s experience, perspective, and investigative expertise are truly unparalleled.  ​ @aproperscoundrel  https://youtu.be/mlZrihjtFFM

This episode of The Proper Scoundrel Podcast is not for the faint of heart. It explores some of the most disturbing crimes imaginable—acts committed against society’s most vulnerable: children. We sit down with retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Terrence Smith, a former Special Victims Unit investigator who spent years tracking child predators and investigating sexual assaults. His firsthand accounts reveal a hidden world most people never see—and would rather never confront. This is not sensationalism. This is reality. A sobering look at the cases, the criminals, and the relentless effort required to bring them to justice.  @aproperscoundrel

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Attorney Nicole Castronovo joins us for an unfiltered conversation about defending law enforcement, pursuing truth, and standing firm in the face of public scrutiny. Nicole was the defense attorney behind the recent acquittal of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Liu, who faced voluntary manslaughter charges stemming from a 2016 deputy-involved shooting. This episode goes beyond headlines to explore the realities of justice, pressure, and principle. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE SHARE AND LIKE T SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
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From the streets of Los Angeles to life beyond the badge, retired LAPD and Santa Monica Police Officer Alex Payne takes us inside the world few ever see. He opens up about the realities of working for two of L.A. County’s most sought-after police departments, the pressure, the danger, and the moments that stay with you forever. Now retired, Alex reveals how he traded the uniform for entrepreneurship, building a wildly successful new chapter with Cube World USA and World Transporter. @aproperscoundrel   https://youtu.be/58Ztr8arhRw

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Retired Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detective Hugo Cortes, a legendary investigator known for working some of the city’s most dangerous and complex cases.

Detective Cortes shares firsthand stories from his career investigating Mexican Mafia–related murders, high-level gang assassinations, and the intense manhunt that led to the capture of the killer responsible for the 2008 Long Beach homeless encampment murders, where five people were shot and killed.

This deep-dive true crime podcast interview pulls back the curtain on real homicide investigations, street-level intelligence, and what it takes to solve mass murder cases in Long Beach, California.

🎧 If you’re into true crime, unsolved murders, gang investigations, police interviews, or real homicide detective stories, this is an episode you do not want to miss.  @aproperscoundrel      https://youtu.be/bmw09pWgQhg

Captain Ryan Rodriguez and Lieutenant Jaime Martinez of the Pomona Police Department—join the Proper Scoundrel Podcast. Still working the field, Rodriguez and Martinez break down what it takes to police the city of Pomona in today’s volatile climate, and share the details behind hosting the hit Whisky and Warstories podcast. @aproperscoundrel ⁠ @whiskeyandwarstories ⁠

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In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Hector Bravo, A former Lieutenant with the California Department of Corrections, the voice behind the hit podcasts “That Prison Guard” and “Hector Bravo Unhinged" and a battle-tested Iraqi War veteran, Hector has made it his mission to tear the lid off corruption inside the California penal system. He exposes the hidden machinery, the retaliations, and the truths most people are too scared—or too compromised—to talk about. Strap in, because we’re diving headfirst into the stories, the scandals, and the raw realities others won’t dare touch. This is the conversation they don’t want you to hear.  @aproperscoundrel   @thatprisonguard   @HectorBravoUnhinged ​

In this episode of the Proper Scoundrel Podcast, we’re honored to sit down with Sergeant Major Stewart Payne, USMC (Ret.)—a veteran of Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and Iraqi Freedom, and a distinguished Drill Instructor. He shares powerful stories from his Marine Corps career, his years training recruits for combat, and his ongoing mission to reform highway safety after the tragic loss of his youngest daughter due to a damaged and improperly repaired guardrail system. As the founder of the YouTube channel Exit261, SgtMaj Payne is transforming grief into a nationwide call to action, and we’re proud to help amplify his voice. @aproperscoundrel  @Exit261