THE MARLON MARRACHE SHOW

Cop Quits After 80-Hour Weeks & Becomes a Stand-Up COMEDIAN!

He traded the badge for a microphone. Former Rhode Island cop Eddie Weidmann opens up about working 80-90 hour weeks, the dark side of police culture, and why he walked away from it all to chase laughs in Hollywood! From crack houses to comedy clubs — this one hits different. Eddies Info: YouTube Channel: UCNqUR_PDj5ymhW0QkBcz5_g IG:https://www.instagram.com/eddiewiedmann_ Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport Time Stamp: 0:54 Show Intro 21:43 Hell Week at the Academy 39:42 His Reaction to George Floyd 54:31 Man Shot 9 Times — First Major Call 1:01:45 Closing Thoughts

Split-Second Decisions: Why TRAINING is Failing Our Officers!

This discussion explores the complex and often politically charged investigation of officer-involved shootings (OIS). Guest Jeff Wenninger, retired Police Lieutenant from the LAPD's Force Investigation Division (FID) details the challenges of scene management, where political concerns about the race of suspects and officers often overshadow tactical evaluations in the immediate aftermath! The conversation highlights a critical debate over body-worn video: whether officers should view it before interviews, weighing the risk of "corrupting" their actual perception against the legal dangers of discrepancies between their memory and the recorded evidence. Furthermore, Jeff argues that current law enforcement training is insufficient, as it fails to prepare officers for the evolving legal standards that now judge the "totality of circumstances" leading up to a shooting, rather than just the final moment of threat. Tune into a very important conversation! Jeff's Info: LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wenninger-4247a854/ Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport Time Stamp: 01:00 Introduction 01:57 Scene Management & Political Pressures 06:01 Evaluating Officer Investigations 12:22 Training Gaps & Legal Standards 17:36 The Body Cam & Memory Debate 34:52 Outro: Resources & Well-being

Surviving the 77th: Policing the Most VIOLENT Square Miles in LA

Host Marlon Marrache is joined by retired LAPD Police Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger for a riveting deep dive into the high-stakes evolution of the Los Angeles Police Department. From the violent frontlines of the "War on Gangs" to the transformative era of the Rampart scandal and federal oversight, this discussion offers an unfiltered professional perspective on the challenges of policing a volatile city. Jeff's Info: LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wenninger-4247a854/ Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport Time Stamp: 01:03 Building Trust & Transparency 02:33 Frontline 77th 10:45 GED Transition 11:20 Management Blueprint 22:00 Beyond Arrests 40:19 Own Mistakes 41:58 Lessons from the Bench

Federally Indicted for Doing My Job: Two Cops Tell the TRUTH!

Two decorated police officers. One minor use-of-force at the LA County Fair. Then the FBI showed up and everything changed. Chad Jensen and Mike Naederbaomer sit down with Marlon Marrache to reveal the full story behind their federal indictment, two trials, and the institutional betrayal no one talks about. One vote stood between Chad and 30 years in prison. If you care about justice, police accountability, or just want to know how close good men came to losing everything over politics… this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. Drop your thoughts below: Was this justice… or a warning shot to every cop in America? Like, comment, and share if you believe the thin blue line deserves better than this. New episodes drop every week — hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss the stories they don’t want you to hear. Chad's Info: BOOK: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/badge-under-fire Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport Time Stamp: 01:12 Introduction 06:24 Chad's road to policing 11:55 The IA Boogeyman 33:14 The FBI Calls 48:09 The Verdict 1:25:32 Faith & Lessons Learned 1:51:16 Conclusion

Guilty by Association: How the RAMPART SCANDAL Punished the Innocent!

The Rampart scandal is widely regarded as one of the most damaging episodes in LAPD history. But behind the headlines were over 50 officers who faced intense scrutiny — not for wrongdoing, but for proximity. In this episode of Truth Behind the Badge, host Marlon sits down with Craig Marquez, a Rampart officer who endured a 44-day suspension, a landmark use-of-force incident that changed department policy, and a three-year disciplinary process — before earning a promotion to detective. A candid conversation about accountability, resilience, and the true cost of wearing the badge. Craig's Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-marquez-7407a9296/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rampartrage55 Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport Time Stamp: 1:07 Intro 1:51 The Rampart Scandal Explained 8:22 The Tax Man 20:43 The Beanbag Incident 36:16 The Process Was the Punishment 49:48 The Promotion Board 1:00:59 Closing