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Choir Practice Podcast

Choir Practice Podcast

By: Brian Parker
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First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.

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  • Brian Kunze (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, USN Veteran)

    Brian Kunze (Retired Pima County Sheriff Sergeant, USN Veteran)
    Dec 17 2025

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    One thing I must say about Brian and every guest who has graced me with their time over the years is...

    I've never once had to ask them to drop any pretense and be their authentic selves and that is what seems to catch my listener's interest and draw them in. When people just "be who they are" and tell the stories that impacted them both personally and professionally. I appreciate Brian for having the courage to join me, even when he told me he wasn't sure he could.

    Across the span of about 30 years he served both on a national level, in the US Navy, and then at home with the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Heart pounding chases, engulfed family homes, and a mix of all the calls and situations he handled while trying to keep the community safe and the bad guys behind bars.

    He told me that he wanted to neatly capture his career in three episodes (1. Patrol, 2. K9, and 3. Sergeanthood) and I'm totally good with that. Here's episode one, about his patrol years.

    Show him some love and enjoy the episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights.

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    3 hrs and 54 mins
  • Thomas Sommerville (Detroit Street Cop)

    Thomas Sommerville (Detroit Street Cop)
    Dec 10 2025

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    I must say, I'm a little sad this series is coming to an end. I've enjoyed Tom and his stories! I always find it very interesting to see how agencies outside of Arizona handled business and what better city to get a "behind the scenes" view than Detroit!

    Turn this one up, grab your cold drink and enjoy the ride as we head into the Christmas Holiday!!!

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Mark Marine (US Army, Prairieville PD, MI, Middleville PD, MI and Grand Rapids PD, MI then finally Retired Tucson Police Officer)

    Mark Marine (US Army, Prairieville PD, MI, Middleville PD, MI and Grand Rapids PD, MI then finally Retired Tucson Police Officer)
    Dec 3 2025

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    Like some of my previous guests, I spent some time "gushing" over Mark. Throughout his career, he was always motivated, looked sharp in uniform, and seemed to truly be called to this profession!!! And I really appreciated that about him because, as we all know, this job can suck the life out of you.

    He stayed in patrol, working Operations Division East for most of his career. I was interested to hear he started in Michigan after a short tour in the Army. He was an EMT too! I'm really excited for you all to hear this one, Mark is awesome!!

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
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    3 hrs and 34 mins
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