Hanging In The Hideout
By: With Hollywood
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Personal, Journals
welcome to Hanging In The Hideout Podcast I’m Your host Hollywood. I’m an active duty Police Officer looking to break out from the daily stress of the social climate and the unrelenting politics that have infiltrated our way of enjoyment. I’m a huge fan of the way things used to be during the reign of Jay Leno, David Letterman and the family sitcoms. You can’t turn on a TV, get on social media or have a conversation without politics rearing its ugly head or having to tread lightly in what you say. Here folks, you have found it...
Episodes
Are Cops Really Quasi-Military?
Jan 11, 2026Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Law enforcement is often called “quasi-military”… but how accurate is that really?
In this episode of Hanging in the Hideout, I sit down with my son—fresh out of Army basic training—to have a real, honest conversation about service. We break down the similarities and differences between police work and military life, from training and discipline to stress, mindset, and command structure.
This isn’t a family chat and it’s not a debate. It’s a raw comparison betwe...
Police Technology And Future Privacy
Dec 24, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Law enforcement technology has changed faster than most people realize — and it’s still accelerating.
In this episode, a 21-year active-duty police officer breaks down the past, present, and future of police technology, from early dash cams to today’s AI-powered body cameras, drones, license plate readers, and predictive policing tools.
We’ll cover:
What police can already legally see and accessHow AI is being integrated into body cams, drones, and patr... Duration: 00:17:40Can Police Really Do THAT? Myths You’ve Been Told…
Dec 10, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
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Duration: 00:19:10Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
Dec 03, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome back to Hanging in the Hideout! In this episode, Hollywood breaks down the Top 10 Dumbest Criminals—from botched getaway attempts to truly unbelievable spur-of-the-moment decisions. Plus, a look at holiday crime trends, BMV prevention, and the behind-the-badge humor only a 21-year police officer can deliver.
Expect laughs, real police insight, and wild stories you couldn’t make up if you tried.
If you enjoy law enforcement commentary, crime prevention tips, and the funniest criminal fails, this episode is for...
EP#38 You Won’t Believe These Police Moments
Nov 28, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome back to Hanging in the Hideout!
I’m Hollywood — 21-year active duty police officer — and today we’re breaking down some of the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable police news out there.
From a marijuana and abduction gone wrong, to a pig chase on the interstate, to a fake judge calling in an inmate release… this episode has it all. At the end, I share one of the most awkward behind-the-badge stories of my entire career.
If you enjoy...
EP#37 Wild Police Stories & A Call That Made Me Rethink Things
Nov 19, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Dive into a wild mix of unbelievable police stories—from a house full of stolen Legos, a guy trying to outrun a narcotics-sniffing horse, bears honking car horns in Alaska, to DUI Barbie Jeeps and alligator pool extractions.
Then stay to the end, where Hollywood opens up with a deeply personal story about the call that nearly made him turn in his badge.
If you’re here for real police work, dark humor, and the humanity behind the...
EP #36 From AI Pranks to Bulls & Bridge Jumps!
Nov 13, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
In this episode of Hanging in the Hideout, Hollywood dives into some of the wildest real-life stories — from an AI-generated “homeless man” prank gone wrong, to a bull-riding hero at Tractor Supply, and even a daring bridge jump straight out of an action movie. Plus, a heartfelt Veterans Day shoutout to those who’ve served.
👉 Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a dose of reality with Hollywood.
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EP #35 Emotional Whiplash From Tragedy To Comedy | Cop Life!
Nov 06, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
An emotional call turns tragic when a medical emergency spirals out of control — then things lighten up as officers arrest none other than a celebrity we all know and love, the Cheese man himself!
Join Hollywood, an active-duty police officer, as he breaks down real incidents with raw honesty, lessons learned, and a dose of humor.
👮♂️ What to expect:
Real-life police footage breakdowns
Law enforcement insight and training takeaways
A hilarious celebrity arrest you won’t belie...
EP#34 Officer Holds Her Ground Against Entitled Politician
Nov 01, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
In this episode of Hanging in the Hideout, Hollywood breaks down the viral 2022 traffic stop between Florida politician Martin Hyde and a Sarasota police officer. Watch as we analyze every moment—was the officer professional or out of line? Was Hyde’s reaction justified or pure entitlement? Dive in for real law enforcement insight, honest commentary, and lessons in respect, accountability, and ego behind the badge.
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EP#32 Hollywood’s Weekly Update
Oct 24, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome back to Hanging in the Hideout! This week, things get weird, wild, and a little sarcastic in “Hollywood’s Weekly Update.” From government shutdowns and military shake-ups to TikTok’s grossest new challenge and skyrocketing gold prices — nothing is off limits.
Expect a satirical spin on today’s “headlines” where humor meets reality and sarcasm becomes the only way to make sense of the news.
👉 Subscribe for weekly laughs, law enforcement perspectives, and real-world satire that keeps it human — even when t...
EP#33 The Harsh Truth About Growing on YouTube
Oct 24, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
n this episode of Hanging in the Hideout, we dive into the realities of YouTube growth — from learning through mistakes to mastering consistency. Discover proven strategies for creators who want to build community, improve content quality, and navigate the creator journey with purpose. Hollywood details the DO's and DO NOT's he has learned during his YouTube journey.
Sorry for the camera, I failed to turn off auto focus!!!
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EP#31 Police Rookies vs Veterans—What Really Happens!
Oct 08, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Step inside the hideout for a hilarious and honest look at life behind the badge. In this episode, we break down the big differences between rookie cops and veteran officers—the mindset, the shift habits, and those unforgettable rookie mistakes. Expect laughs, real-talk, and stories every officer (and civilian) can relate to.
If you’ve ever wondered what separates the eager new recruits from the seasoned pros, this one’s for you.
Chapters: Rookie mindsets, vetera...
Duration: 00:19:02EP#30 More CK Conspiracies, Austin's Crime Free Project, And San Francisco Plz!?!
Oct 02, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
In this episode of Hanging in the Hideout, we break down wild conspiracy theories around Charlie Kirk’s assassination, San Francisco’s decline, Austin’s “crime-free” experiment, and Chicago’s failed policing strategy. Plus, we dive into recent shootings, church security, and why standing up to crime matters now more than ever.
Expect raw talk, real police insight, and a brutally honest look at where America is heading.
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Ep# 29 Charlie Kirk, Ambushes & America’s Future
Sep 24, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
In this episode of Hanging in the Hideout, we dive into officer safety, rising ambush attacks on police, and the importance of situational awareness on the job. We also cover the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the wave of conspiracy theories surrounding it, and what it all means for America’s future. Expect real talk on policing, authority, masculinity, and where our country might be headed.
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EP #28 Childhood Chaos, Celebrity Run-Ins & Comedy
Sep 17, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Laugh along as we swap camping fails, embarrassing moments, wrestling debates, celebrity run-ins, and reality show obsessions. Hanging in the Hideout delivers chaos, comedy, and unexpected stories every week.
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Duration: 00:49:35EP#27 Crimmigration, Courtroom Drama & Crazy Costs
Aug 27, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
Hanging With Amanda And Alicia
From $17K police dogs to courtroom mayhem, this episode dives into outrageous courthouse stories, the struggles of grant writing, and the rare world of crimmigration law where criminal defense meets immigration. Expect shocking cases, behind-the-scenes laughs, and real courthouse drama you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Duration: 00:42:16EP#26 Cops in Trouble, Florida vs Texas & a Miracle
Aug 20, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
This week on Hanging in the Hideout, we break down some of the most shocking and talked-about law enforcement stories: a Beaumont officer’s wild mishap that left him critically injured, Florida vs. Texas in execution numbers, and Fort Worth PD officers terminated after misconduct investigations. We close on a powerful, uplifting story — officers and medics saving a drowning child’s life.
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Duration: 00:27:54Episode#25 Senseless Killings, Movies and Dating!
Aug 14, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode Hollywood, discusses a recent multi person homicide that occurred on August 11th in Austin, TX. He also addresses the need for increased situational awareness! Hollywood then moves on to discuss lighter topics involving movies, TV and Dating. He been there dont that, he knows about dating.
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Episode #24 Stern, Habitual Offender And Law Makers! WTH
Aug 07, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode, Hollywood reviews a 66 year old man arrested for the same offense so many times, how many is enough???? Also discussed is Howard Stern getting cancelled, future shows for Hanging In The Hideout and those damn law makers!
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<... Duration: 00:17:20Episode #23 Hollywood Reacts To Police Critical Incidents Caught On Body Cam!
Jul 30, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode, your host, Hollywood, gives you raw responses to three Police body worn camera videos. The videos were not viewed prior to recording in order to provide natural police mentality thoughts and critiquing as events unfold. As a police officer, walking into the unknown is natural, but watching it as a third person.... It feels a little off.
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EP#22-So You Want To Be A Cop And Hollywood's Top 3
Jul 23, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hangin In The Hideout!
In this episode, Hollywood skims over the surface of the hiring process of becoming a police officer. Hollywood also discusses his top 3 laws few follow and some annoyances in his life...... Think positive, you can do it!
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Duration: 00:30:49EP#21 “The Heater”, I Don’t Care, But I Really Do And Here Comes The A$$ Whoopin!
Jul 17, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode Hollywood, Putter, Turner and Rose (Via Phone) share some funny stories involving a guy high on PCP, Putter and Turner’s misunderstand while away at training and there near KO that took place!
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Duration: 00:36:24EP#21 “The Heater”, I Don’t Care, But I Really Do And Here Comes The A$$ Whoopin!
Jul 16, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode Hollywood, Putter, Turner and Rose (Via Phone) share some funny stories involving a guy high on PCP, Putter and Turner’s misunderstand while away at training and there near KO that took place!
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Duration: 00:36:36EP#20 Mead, Magic & Mayhem: Hanging With The Dros (Taste Test + Deep Dives!)
Jul 04, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
The Dros discuss a wide range of topics to include Dro's ability to multitask while playing backyard games. Mama Dro talks baking! OMG it's sooo good. Dro made some mead for me to try and they discuss their enjoyment of Halloween, Harry Potter and Norse Lore.
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July 4th special on the way!.
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Duration: 00:58:28EP#19 Q & A, Weird Super Powers And A Host Swap
Jun 25, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
This week on Hanging In The Hideout, things get a little strange - and a lot of fun. First, we're diving into a Q & A firing random questions just to see where it goes.
Then, we discuss weird superpowers you definitely wouldn't see in a Marvel movie.
But the real twist? We flip the script. Your host, Hollywood, becomes the guest and Putter becomes the host. It's chaotic, humorous and a bit of a train wreck.
How They Met,The Hair, The Kiss And Caught Off Guard
Jun 18, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode our guests Dro and Mama Dro discuss the power of a mullet, their first kiss, how they met and provide a little insight to success in a relationship. Before you take off, this isn't your regular couple, Ol Hollywood always tries to make it interesting. He pulls off a little unexpected trick that delivers nicely. Stay tuned and listen, this is a good episode if I say so myself.
Ep#17 She Took His Cuffs, He Bought A Boat, Mistakes Were Made, And Conspiracy Discussion
Jun 11, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout!
In this episode Hollywood, Putter and Turner go through a magnitude of topics ranging from some of Putter's mishaps on patrol, Turner provides some interesting financial advice, then we discuss some interesting conspiracy theories. Good times!
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Duration: 00:43:18Ep#16 Dr. Disrespect To Odd Defensive Tactics You Won't Believe #HITH
Jun 07, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Putter and Hollywood discuss random topics that just surface out of who knows where. One minute it's about Dr. Disrespect then awkward defensive tactics. Enjoy the ride, this is probably the most random yet.
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Duration: 00:49:04Ep #15, Code Brown: First Responder Origins And Flatulence Allegations
May 28, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Welcome to Hanging In The Hideout - Hanging with Dro and Mama Dro
In this episode our guests Dro and Mama Dro share their first responder roots and Hollywood demands answers in the case of " Who Farted On Who?" It's a battle of bravery and blame and only one will come out unsoiled!
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Duration: 00:42:46Ep #14: How A City Cop Became Chief Deputy-Turner Tells Of SWAT & FTO And His Climb To The Top
May 21, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
In this episode of Hanging In The Hideout...
Turner and Putter are present, but the focus is more on Turner. Turner discusses his time on SWAT, being an FTO and being accused of having a covid jar. Turner also touches on how he went from being a city Police Officer to Chief Deputy and his aspirations to become Sheriff in the future. Turner's most embarrassing moment isn't what you think and stupid stuff like his mishap happens more than yo...
Episode #13 Is Being An Actor Easy? Pressure Washer VS. Guineas who won?
May 14, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
My guest Putter was challenged to take part in how easy it is to be an adult pretender. He passed on this challenge and if I have to say so myself, I performed at the movie theater level. Why do you think they call me Hollywood?!??! We also run through various topics including one of our officers trying to get Guineas off his roof with a pressure washer!
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Episode #12 Family, Friends, Co-workers and selling dirty underwear?!?!
May 07, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Rose, Haybale and I discuss a vast array of topics to include Officer's families, thought and off duty habits. We touch on Women's History Month and Black History Month. (At the time of recording it was early March)
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Duration: 00:49:08Episode #11 Trolling And Starving Games!
May 01, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Today's guest Putter, tells us a little about himself. He covers his love for trolling both online and in person (Trust me I know he does, I think I'm one of his favorites to troll). Putter also dives into his love of history and his past of be thick to being a stick!
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Duration: 00:35:03Episode #10 Back To The 80s And Back From The Brink With Brandon
Apr 23, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Brandon and I flashback to the ways things use to be, I mention the saddest song I've ever heard. (Little Boy and The Preacher Man, Jessy Howard) ***Warning, its about a young boy being beaten to death.*** We also hear a detailed account of the battle Brandon went through to survive Covid 19 when it was new to the United States.
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Episode #9 Mental Health Unit Operations, Funny Police Stories and being Roasted by Chat GPT!
Apr 16, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Rose and Haybale discuss the creation and their part in the departments Mental Health Unit. Guest call in from Turner to help tell funny story involving,"Black Hawk Down", and both get roasted by Chat GPT!
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Duration: 01:02:47Episode #8 Intoxication Unit, Mr. Clean, The Hypocrite And Policing In The Past
Apr 12, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Sherpa discusses his passion of hunting down individual that are driving while intoxicated. He also shares the moment Mr. Clean became a hypocrite (Mr.Clean while Hanging In The Hideout, explained that the state telling you how many adult toys you can possess was government overreach....HA!) and policing in the past.
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Duration: 00:34:16Episode #7 The Counsellor And the Corporate Man!
Apr 10, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
On This episode we discuss Rose and Haybale's life prior to law enforcement, funny church testimonies, "fat hoes" and women in law enforcement.
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Coming soon on Rumble, Apple Podcast and Spotify
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Duration: 00:45:54Episode #6 Embalming Bodies, Loss Prevention and Courtroom Shenanigans!
Apr 10, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Brandon tells us about his history in loss prevention, working at a funeral home, being an investigator, a bailiff, and the road to retirement. He goes into detail regarding several instances where it got a little spicy in the courtroom...
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Duration: 00:43:08Episode #5 Locked & Loaded: Training, Booze and Bullets with the man child Sherpa!
Apr 10, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Sherpa, one of our youngest officers that joined us a little over a year ago. He's proactive and really likes to meet new people. (Get it) Raised in a law enforcement family, he decided to come to our department instead of working with his father's agency with good reason. Sherpa discusses shooting guns, which he lives to do, some of his field training experiences and intoxication.
Sherpa is a funny guy and was very entertaining to talk to. He s...
Episode #4 From the Streets to the Courtroom: Cops, Bigfoot, and UFOs - A Wild Ride Through It All
Apr 10, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Our guest Brandon goes through his interesting past in law enforcement, moving into the position of county investigator, to bailiff. Along the way we discuss Big Foot, UFOs and a lot more!
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Duration: 00:42:52Episode # 3 Strange Ties: Beyond the Badge and Bars, with Mr. Clean
Mar 28, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Dive into the compelling world of unexpected friendships and raw stories with Strange Ties: Beyond the Badge and Bars. Join us as we navigate the surprising bond between Pickles, a convicted felon, and Hollywood, a seasoned police officer, who initially connected through unlikely circumstances and have since developed a genuine and transformative friendship.
In this special episode, we explore Pickles' story of receiving the raw end of the deal—a 20-year sentence for being caught with a low quantity of...
Duration: 01:30:05Episode #1 Mr. Clean Ends Crime Single Handedly!
Mar 28, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Mr. Clean covers the power of the mullet, SWAT and more. Enjoy and don't forget to Like, Subscribe and look for future shows... This is going to get interesting...
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Episode #2 Mr. Clean! Gangsters@Gadgets, how many is too many in Texas? Find out, you'll be surprised
Mar 28, 2025Feel free to contact us, we would love to hear what you think about the show!
Continuing our conversations with Mr. Clean. He goes through the various hats he wears at the Department and gets into some details regarding gang members, before wrapping it up with choosing a law he would change if he could. Funny thing is less than a week after recording this episode, Mr. Clean arrested someone for that very law! What a hypocrite right?!?
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