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Our Craziest Deployment & Police Stories ft. Angry Cops & Joe | Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 281

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Hosted by The Fat Electrician

1h 52m
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Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, Eli Doubletap, and The Fat Electrician host the Unsubscribe Podcast, joined by a guest known as Joe and Rich (Angry Cops). The group shares wild, unverified stories from their military deployments and law enforcement careers, swapping anecdotes about liberated equipment, strange disciplinary actions, and unexpected encounters in Iraq. They discuss the realities of military logistics, the absurdities of joint operations between different branches like the Army and Navy, and how their past service experiences translate into civilian policing and internet content creation.

  • The military often loses track of significant equipment, leading to bizarre discoveries like containers full of unassigned firearms. 6:25
  • Understanding the local laws and regulations regarding weapon modifications like forced reset triggers is essential to avoid severe legal penalties. 25:39
  • Law enforcement officers must rely heavily on situational discretion when handling ambiguous public disturbances. 39:56
  • Military experience in civil affairs and crisis mitigation often translates directly into the problem-solving skills needed in modern policing. 1:17:12

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Host Introductions

    The hosts kick off the episode, introduce themselves, and set the tone for a candid, humorous discussion.

  2. 1:08
    Setting the Stage for Military Stories

    The hosts tease the upcoming military anecdotes, hinting at bold tales of equipment and covert operations.

  3. 1:49
    Episode Introduction and Host Greetings

    The hosts open the episode, introduce themselves, and set the stage for the discussion.

  4. 2:51
    Unpacking the Conex Glock Hoax

    A story unfolds about a mysterious Conex filled with Glocks, sparking speculation about military supply chain mishaps.

  5. 4:01
    The Scam and Seizure Team Explained

    The hosts dive into the informal “scam and seizure” team, revealing how they barter stolen military gear for essential supplies.

  6. 6:57
    Humvee Heist and Legal Grey Areas

    A tale of a stolen Humvee surfaces, raising questions about ownership, paperwork, and the blurred lines of legality.

  7. 9:00
    Forced Reset Triggers and New York Law

    The conversation shifts to the legality of forced reset triggers, exploring New York’s strict regulations and potential penalties.

  8. 12:00
    Police Procedure and Domestic Discretion

    The hosts discuss real-world police scenarios, emphasizing discretion, investigation steps, and the complexities of domestic incidents.

  9. 15:04
    Campaign Fundraising and Political Satire

    The episode concludes with a brief campaign pitch, political jokes, and a nod to the hosts’ ongoing political ambitions.

  10. 43:25
    Military Checkpoint Experiences

    Veterans recount tense checkpoint encounters and the dangers of roadside bombs.

  11. 43:59
    Media Bias and Clickbait Culture

    Hosts discuss how modern media is biased and sensationalized to drive clicks.

  12. 51:32
    Civil Affairs and Animal Shooting Incidents

    The crew shares stories of shooting animals during civil affairs missions and the resulting backlash.

  13. 1:15:29
    Transition to Policing Careers

    Veterans explain how their military experience shaped their roles as police officers.

Highlights

  • 6:25

    Finding a Conex Box of Glocksstory

    The guest describes discovering a forgotten shipping container in the middle of the desert filled with over a thousand unregistered Glock handguns.

  • 10:33

    Getting Lost by the Navystory

    The hosts and guests swap stories of administrative failures in the armed forces, including members going completely unassigned and unnoticed on paperwork for months.

  • 25:39

    Legal Status of Force Reset Triggersinsight

    The panel discusses the confusing and contradictory state-level legal frameworks surrounding firearms accessories like forced reset triggers.

  • 39:56

    Applying Discretion in Policingstrategy

    The guest explains how police officers use situational discretion rather than immediate arrest when dealing with non-violent infractions and individuals sleeping in cars.

  • 44:52

    Modern Media Sensationalisminsight

    The host argues that modern internet and news reporting relies heavily on inflammatory headlines and bias to drive clicks and engagement.

  • 1:41:48

    Acquiring a Surplus Fire Truckstory

    The guest recounts the unconventional story of how he negotiated the purchase of a retired fire truck from a local fire hall for a fraction of its value.

Quotes

  • “The initial part might be frowned upon, but the secondary trading is actually very beneficial for the people in the military because you need things.”
    Unnamed speaker · 5:02
  • “Some people would call that defrauding the United States Armed Forces. I see it as a make good for the time off you never got after you got shot.”
    The Fat Electrician · 11:44
  • “We found unregistered, don't exist weapons in the middle of desert and then turned them into legitimate purposes and things. They had utility.”
    Unnamed speaker · 8:51
  • “If you got a, well, technically you did get metal. You got like a heavy thing that we almost shipped home.”
    Unnamed speaker · 9:52
  • “If they run a headline, it's like, man does absolutely nothing wrong. It's like, nobody's gonna click on that.”
    The Fat Electrician · 44:46
  • “All they're trying to do is get their click. They're trying to get you to click so that it populates with ads and that shitty Subaru commercial that plays before you can watch what you actually want to see.”
    The Fat Electrician · 45:09
  • “The person with the swatting, whoever initiated that, needs to go to jail. I love accountability. I'm sick that we ran away from it and then we don't address it anymore.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:29:55
  • “If we, and this is where standards come in, we hire people that have been in the military, that have been through something, that go to be a police officer, that have life experiences, we're going to a swatting, blah, blah, blah. Was like, okay.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:30:24
  • “We stopped a, a false threat. We, but we treated it like a real one. Good training. It was good training.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:37:08
  • “We got a fire truck for three Gs.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:41:51
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Transcript

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22,337 words · 7 speakers

Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

  • Merv 2020
  • Merv
  • Swatting
  • Missouri
  • Pepperbox
  • Ferguson
  • Antifa
  • Daily Wire
  • Fox News
  • St. Louis

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