The 9-1-WHAT? Podcast
Join me, Demarland Dean, on a behind the scenes look into the world of a first responder. primarily law enforcement. We meet first responders from across the country who share their experiences with you. They will share some of the scariest moments in their career as well as some of the most embarrassing. There’s no telling what you’ll hear on the show. But more importantly, you’ll learn that first responders, whether law enforcement, EMTs or firemen, are people just like you. As a former police officer myself, I know what it’s like to be in their shoes. I also know the questions that you’ve always wanted to ask. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
This story touches your heart. Jerry Harvey is the proverbial unicorn. He's a self described conservative, red neck, gay dude. And he's hilarious. Jerry is a huge animal lover and touring comedian. But there's much more to him than meets the eye. He was a ground breaking EMT in Chattanooga TN. Being gay, he endured a lot, just trying to do his job and care for others. Listen and learn how times changed, and...how they didn't. This episode will have you laughing and crying at the same time. Just don't cough up a... Well, listen to the episode. You won't believe what was coughed up.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
From deep in the heart of Texas comes Swatdoc 87. I found this army infantry man, turned medic, turned cop on TikTok creating all kinds of great content. Now we have him as a guess for our second show. We discuss what it's like to patrol when your backup can be an hour away. You'd better be in shape and able to hold on until the calvary arrives.
Learn what happens in Texas when you are rude to a woman in an arena full of cowboys and more dump criminals stories!
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In the premiere episode of "9 1 What?", host Demarland Dean sits down with Officer Rick Cook, a veteran law enforcement officer with over 35 years of experience. Rick shares hilarious, heartfelt, and eye-opening stories from his career, reflecting on the evolution of policing, the importance of attitude, and the realities behind the badge.
You won't believe you ears when you hear his story of a particular encounter with a very strong dude in a wheelchair.