{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"National Police Association Podcast","title":"NPA Podcast with Joseph Giacalone, NYPD Sergeant (Ret), Host of True Crime with the Sarge Podcast","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/37098e05\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1840,"description":"Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with former NYPD sergeant and cold case expert Joseph Giacalone, an investigator who turned “retirement” into a second career in media, teaching, and true crime storytelling.\nFrom leading Bronx cold case homicide investigations to educating the public on the realities behind crime, Giacalone shares hard-earned insights on solving decades-old murders, working with prosecutors, and the growing national fascination with true crime.\nGiacalone describes cold cases as investigations where all viable leads have been exhausted—which can happen in weeks or years.\nUnlike TV portrayals:\nDetectives must convince prosecutors to accept a case\nEven strong evidence (including DNA) may be deemed insufficient\nProsecutors often demand additional evidence months after initial review\nSolving a long-dormant homicide delivers:\nA surge of adrenaline and fulfillment\nClosure for victims’ families\nA sense of justice delayed—but not denied\nBuilding “True Crime with the Sarge”\nGiacalone launched his podcast after years of media appearances and academic work.\nHis approach:\nCombines real investigative experience + academic expertise\nOffers both YouTube live shows and audio-only interviews\nListens closely to audience feedback to shape content\nHe fills a unique niche by bridging:\nStreet-level policing\nAcademic criminal justice\nMedia analysis\nhttps://x.com/joegiacalone\nhttps://www.josephgiacalone.com\nhttps://www.youtube.com/josephgiacalone\nhttps://www.facebook.com/JosephLGiacalone","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/gU-brZq1Gm21YyE94essDL79z5Uk7gncxiqyucCIgqg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTgx/NjVlNWM0MDNkZDQ0/MDdjMjgwYmQ2MzNk/M2Y5Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}