Quicksand

Quicksand

Author: Audio 99 October 10, 2025 Duration: 43:48
What starts as a carjacking by three suspects escalates into a tense hostage situation inside a fast food restaurant. On his very first call as a police negotiator, Lieutenant Ryan works to pull off a high-stakes hostage rescue, making sure every employee trapped inside gets out safely while dealing with an unexpected and frustrating distraction.

Lieutenant Ryan has worked in law enforcement for nearly 15 years. He started his career as a patrol deputy and later moved into investigations as a detective, working in a unit that handled Crimes Against Children, including complex and sensitive cases involving abuse and exploitation.

After promoting through the ranks, Ryan has served in leadership roles in patrol services, special investigations, and spent several years in the Training Division, where he helped build his agency’s training academy and shape the next generation of officers. He also served for six years on his agency’s Crisis Negotiations Team, eventually becoming the team leader. 

Ryan comes from a law enforcement family—his father and uncle both wore the badge before him, with his father serving over 40 years in law enforcement. He’s currently a shift commander on patrol and continues to oversee the field training program in his district.

There’s a certain texture to crime stories that unfold in close-knit communities, where everyone knows each other and the shock of a crime reverberates through every street and diner. Small Town Dicks, produced by Audio 99, explores exactly that terrain. This isn't a sensationalized look at crime; instead, it delves into the intricate, often overlooked investigations that happen in smaller municipalities. Each episode feels like sitting down with the detectives and officers who were there, hearing them walk through the details of a case from the first call to the final resolution. You’ll get a raw, ground-level view of police work, far from the glossy procedural dramas. The conversations naturally weave in elements of society and local history, showing how a community's culture and relationships can both complicate and aid an investigation. By focusing on true crime from a small-town perspective, the podcast reveals universal truths about human nature and justice. It’s a compelling listen for anyone curious about the real stories behind the headlines and the dedicated people who work to solve them. The depth of these firsthand accounts makes for a uniquely authentic and gripping experience every time you tune in.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Small Town Dicks
Podcast Episodes
Pokerface [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:59
Retired Detective Constable Ron is called to the scene of a fatal car accident. At first, the driver was nowhere to be found. Then suddenly, a man with marked "prison swagger" appears on the scene...or reappears, as it w…
2025 New Year's Resolutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
It's that time, Small Town Fam! The team of usual suspects are here to share their resolutions for the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Home Alone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
Hey Small Town Fam! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from everyone on the Small Town Team! As a little gift, we decided to unwrap one of our premium episodes and stick it under your Christmas tree. So what's in the box…
Hell Bent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:21
A normal day for Trooper Dean means making sure his town’s roadways - and its drivers - are safe. But this day is not a normal day. What begins with an eviction notice and a bomb threat ends with Dean facing down what ma…
Trust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:07
Deputy Alia is new to her job, so when she responds to what seems like a standard "person down" call, she is pretty calm - at first. But something about what she finds gets her spidey senses tingling. Despite her lack of…
Happy Thanksgiving! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19
Hello Small Town Fam! We wish you a warm and Happy Thanksgiving! As we're all breaking bread with friends and family, as we assume you are, we will not be publishing an episode this Friday. We will be back next week with…
The Long Sprint [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:29
Someone is attacking young boys and Detective Constable Simon is eager to find out whom. But Simon’s partner is less than helpful; and the dynamic he has with his interim boss is getting more complicated by the day. To b…
Psycho [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:06
A local gang is trafficking underaged girls and Detective Matt is out to find the perpetrator - and to free the victims. Two keys to his investigation: An informant, herself a victim, and his ability to go undercover to…
Heinous [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:53
A young woman finds refuge in her boyfriend's house while he serves time in prison. But one of her new housemates - her boyfriend's brother - turns out to be anything but protective. Detective Bre must build trust with a…
Mine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:35
Detective Brandon is called to the scene of an apparent murder. A young mother is found dead and it's up to Brandon to figure out what happened. Multiple jurisdictions - plus a rental car company and a phone provider - w…