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Behind the Star
Hosted by Orange County Sheriff's Office · government · EN
About this Podcast:
Behind the Star is the official podcast of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the largest law enforcement agency in Central Florida. From forensics to dispatch to the deputies on patrol, we share stories and talk to the brave men and women of law enforcement.
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What is Behind the Star about?
Behind the Star is the official podcast of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the largest law enforcement agency in Central Florida. From forensics to dispatch to the deputies on patrol, we share stories and talk to the brave men and women of law enforcement.
Who hosts Behind the Star?
Behind the Star is hosted by Orange County Sheriff's Office. The show has published 84 episodes to date.
What has Behind the Star covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Turning Drug Dealers' Money Into Crime Prevention" (4 December 2025, 26 minutes), "Rooted in Resilience: Deputy Romaine Campbell" (14 November 2025, 31 minutes), and "Mounted Unit: Patrolling on Horseback" (15 July 2025, 44 minutes).
How often does Behind the Star publish?
Behind the Star publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 84 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Star?
Booking probability for Behind the Star is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Behind the Star requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Behind the Star's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Behind the Star?
The strongest fits for Behind the Star are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Behind the Star has a government audience.
About the host
Orange County Sheriff's Office hosts Behind the Star, a government podcast with 84 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Nov 14, 202531 minS2<p>Deputy Romaine Campbell opens up about the loss of his young son, how that tragedy reshaped him, and the long, uneven process of finding purpose again. He talks about the job, the pain he tried to outrun, the help he...
Episode #81
Mounted Unit: Patrolling on Horseback
Jul 15, 202544 minS2<p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we visit the Orange County Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit to learn what it's really like to patrol on horseback.</p> <p >Master Deputy Lindsay Gonzalez and Corporal Niko Velazquez...
Episode #80
Hostage Team: Voices that Defuse
Jul 1, 202540 minS2<p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we sit down with Hostage Negotiation team leaders Lieutenants Abby Hilley and Bill Bartlett for a look inside one of the most intense and high-stakes units at the Orange County...
Episode #79
CSI in Real Life: Inside Forensics at OCSO
May 30, 202553 minS2<p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we visit with Crime Scene Investigator Mikayla Overholtzer and Forensic Firearms Specialist Marriah Herro to uncover what forensics work really looks like at the Orange County...
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Apr 23, 202529 minS2<p >In this episode of Behind the Star, we sit down with Drone Coordinator Mike Kleinfelt to learn how drones are transforming law enforcement at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. From assisting in critical missions...
Episode #77
Teen Academy: Not your average summer camp
Mar 29, 202529 minS2<p>In this episode, we take you inside the Orange County Sheriff's Office Teen Academy — a unique, hands-on summer experience for local teens. You'll learn how the program started, who it's for, and what makes it stand...
Jan 24, 202525 minS2<p>In this episode, we sit down with K9 Deputy Angie Keller to explore the incredible work she does with her Bloodhound, Wyatt. Together, they achieved 23 successful finds in 2024. Angie shares stories from the field...
Episode #75
SWAT: Behind the Scenes with OCSO's Elite
Nov 21, 202441 minS2<p>In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Ryan Donovan and Master Deputy Jovi Santos from the Orange County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. They share insights into the purpose and history of SWAT, what their day-to-day...
Episode #74
Inside the 911 Call Center
Jul 5, 202429 minS2<p>In this episode of Behind the Star, Garbrielle Griffith, an Emergency Communications Specialist, and Nikayla Phillip , a 911 Supervisor, share their experiences from the front lines of emergency response. They...
Jun 24, 202429 minS2<p>In this episode of Behind the Star, Koreen Baker and Delaney Saunders from the Victim Advocates Unit discuss the critical support they provide to victims of crime and crisis, the types of calls they respond to, and...
Episode #72
Closing a loophole in Risk Protection Orders
Feb 8, 202417 minS2<p>In the concluding episode of our series on legislative reforms, we address a loophole in Risk Protection Orders (RPOs)—the lack of penalties for providing firearms to individuals under an RPO. Sheriff John Mina...
Episode #71
Stiffening penalties for child luring crimes
Feb 7, 20248 minS2<p>In the third episode of our four-part series on Sheriff Mina's legislative priorities, we explore the mission to strengthen protections for our children with Lt. Chip Denmark. We discuss the current law in Florida...
Feb 6, 202422 minS2<p>In the second episode of our four-part series, we delve into Sheriff John Mina's legislative push against the dangers of street racing, reckless driving and intersection takeovers with Lt. Mike Crabbe. Highlighting...
Episode #69
Confronting the chaos of after hours clubs
Feb 5, 202412 minS2<p>We dive into Sheriff John Mina's legislative initiative aimed at transforming the safety landscape of after hours clubs. Featuring guest Lt. Joseph Bellizio, the episode explores the critical need to elevate illegal...
Sep 21, 202330 minS2<p>Orange County Sheriff's Office Captain Darryl Blanford and a narcotics agent, whose identity remains undisclosed due to the sensitive nature of his work, talk about the enigmatic realm of Xylazine, a drug commonly...
May 25, 202334 minS2<p>Master Deputy Nick Mahon and Deputy Doug Kimberlin talk about why the Orange County Sheriff's Office has a Marine Unit, break down some of the unique parts of the job and explain some of the challenges of working on...
May 12, 202318 minS2<p>For people diagnosed with a memory disorder or family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease, the dangers of wandering and getting lost are a major concern.</p> <p>The Orange County Sheriff's Office...
Jan 24, 202330 minS0<p>The Orange County Police Athletic League provides athletic, recreational, and educational programs for kids by using dedicated Orange County Sheriff's deputies as coaches and mentors. The deputies work at select...
Episode #65
The Smell Test - K9 Training School
Dec 12, 202232 minS0<p>The Orange County Sheriff's Office K9s go through extensive training. On this episode, OCSO deputies Robert Lees and Angie Keller discuss K9 Tracking School, a 400-hour training course for dogs and handlers. </p>
Recent guests
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Ryan Donovan
award-winning AP U.S. History teacher, Council of Federal Home Loan Banks
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Lindsay Gonzalez
Orange County Sheriff's Office
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Mikayla Overholtzer
Orange County Sheriff's Office
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Mike Kleinfelt
Orange County Sheriff's Office
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