The Shot Caller Podcast

Mar 29 2025 98 ep. 56 mins 9

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Author of The Shot Caller, Casey Diaz and publishing expert, Joel Kneedler discuss the origins of Casey's story as well as interviews with many who share amazing stories of redemption through Christ.

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When you die, what happens?

Mar 29 2025 73 mins

Casey and Ed are back at it with yet another bible study that came from many listeners asking; When we die, what happens? So they both dove in to this intriguing question. Using the bible Ed interviews Casey, and well I think a lot of the smoke cleared. This question resides in everyone thoughts, and the bible makes it clear that God has placed eternity in mans heart according to E

Author Alex Villanueva

Jan 10 2025 62 mins

On this episode former Sheriff turned Author sits down with Casey to go over his newly released book titled Sheriff -Holding The Thin Blue Line In A Deep Blue State. What a great conversation they had on this episode. They talked about what it takes to write a book, what makes a book a good read, the uphill battle to leadership. Plus you'll get just a sneak peak into his new book.

Merry Christmas Gang

Dec 09 2024 56 mins

With the end of 2024 just around the corner, Casey and Ed want to encourage you to finish strong. To reflect on all the good that has happened, to look forward to opportunities still available. God is not done with you, your ups and downs are simply lessons we learn along the way on this journey. To all our listeners across every country, we say Thank You for your commitment to lis

Breaking Bread

Aug 13 2024 78 mins

In this episode Casey and Ed catch up on what Casey has been up to. It's obvious he's been missing in action on the podcast! Don't tell him we said that, HA! Ed hijacks the episode by pretty much interviewing Casey on the new direction that God has him on. Casey is fully engaged in prison ministry today and Ed asks some pretty cool question from how it feels like to go

Good on Paper with Lt. Hector Bravo

Mar 10 2024 64 mins

Casey has the opportunity to interview Lt. Hector Bravo of The Crisis Response Team in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Lt. Bravo shares about the new California Model a.k.a. The Norway style of doing prison and why its endangering staff, CO's and inmates. This woke agenda comes from the upper echelon of Sacramento. He gives an insightful look of how

Interview with Patrick Gipson / CA Assembly District 40

Dec 18 2023 51 mins

In this last episode that closes 2023, Casey speaks with Retired Sheriff Deputy Patrick Gipson who is running for California State Assembly District 40. Patrick refuses to sit on the sideline and has a "put me in coach" approach in CA politics. He brings up the urgent need for better policies for a better California. Casey really enjoyed this conversation, and is rooting

Meagan McCarthy & Nicole Castronovo

Sep 07 2023 59 mins

Hold on to your seats as you listen to this episode. Casey interviews Meagan McCarthy a medically retired San Bernardino Deputy and brings the heart wrenching moment where she fights for her life. In addition Casey also has special guest Nicole Castronovo who is a trial attorney and brings to light the damage that AB3070 has in courtroom trials. She explains in full detail why AB30

The CEOact with Kevin McNamee & Benny Bernal

Aug 27 2023 61 mins

Are you happy with the mishandling of funds from the public education system here in California? If your answer is NO, then this episode is a must to listen toad share. The Children's Educational Opportunity act just makes sense. Join Casey as he has a discussion about the CEOact with guest Dr. Kevin McNamee current Mayor of Thousand Oaks and Benny Bernal former V.P. of SEIU Lo

RAMP LA

Jul 23 2023 68 mins

Casey welcomes back former guest Raz & Joel whom he interviewed a few years back. In this episode they share what they have been up to and the new calling upon their lives to pour into young men who had previously been sentenced by the juvenile court system in California. They encourage and challenge those that would want to help in this most needed area. If you feel called to

Trust & Faith

Jul 17 2023 55 mins

This episode is great to share with anyone that you are trying to reach with the gospel or to those that have just came into faith in Christ. Ed joins Casey once again to encourage the studying of scripture and why this is something that takes time, discipline and commitment. For some it will be at a snails pace, and there is nothing wrong with that, while for others the learning i