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Welcome to Talk’n the Beat , a podcast hosted by Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Kevin Coates of the Sterling Heights Police Department. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories that help shape public safety and community life in Sterling Heights. From police officers and first responders to city leaders and community members making a difference, the podcast explores the moments that are meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. With a mix of humor, honest conversation, and insight, you’re sure to learn something new and share a few laughs along the way.
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Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Talk’n the Beat, a podcast hosted by Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Kevin Coates of the Sterling Heights Police Department. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories that help shape public safety and community life in Sterling Heights.
Recent episodes include "Meet Officer Jillian Booker" (17 September 2026, 65 minutes), "Orange Justice with Scott Baker" (3 September 2026, 56 minutes), and "Episode 36: Recovery, Resilience & Second Chances" (11 June 2026, 62 minutes).
Talk'n the Beat publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Talk'n the Beat is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talk'n the Beat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talk'n the Beat's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Talk'n the Beat are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Talk'n the Beat has a government audience.
Talk'n the Beat is a government podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #38
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, the tables are turned on the show’s new co-host as Officer Larry Reynolds and Lt. Jassin Hakim sit down with Officer Jillian Booker, giving listeners a chance to get to know the...
Episode #37
On this edition of Talk’n the Beat, Officers Larry Reynolds and Jillian Booker conduct the show’s first phone interview as they welcome former NYPD officer, comedian, writer, producer and actor Scott Baker. Baker shares...
Episode #36
On this edition of Talk’n the Beat, Officer Larry Reynolds welcomes guest host Officer Jillian Booker as they sit down with certified peer recovery coach Holly Kotchman to discuss treatment and recovery through the...
Episode #35
In this special episode of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds sit down with actor Jack Kesy for a conversation that steps outside the usual police topics while still finding some surprising...
Episode #34
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Jassin Hakim sit down with Lt. David Sarvello to talk about a life in law enforcement. Sgt. Hakim, who has previously appeared on the show as a guest...
Episode #33
In this special edition of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds sit down with Lt. Dave Allen to discuss the Sterling Heights Police Department’s active recruitment campaign. SHPD is seeking to...
Episode #32
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds sit down with Lieutenant Craig Cole to discuss the Sterling Heights Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team, also known as CIT. CIT...
Episode #31
Once in a while, Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds take a detour from the usual police discussions to talk with interesting people from around the community and in this episode, that detour happens to be...
Episode #30
In this episode of Talk ’ n the Beat , Sgt. Kevin Coates and Officer Larry Reynolds are joined by FBI Supervisory Special Agent Bryan Drake for an eye opening conversation about the growing world of financial crimes and...
Episode #29
In this episode of Talk’n the Beat , Officer Larry Reynolds and Sgt. Kevin Coates sit down with Linda Davis, Executive Director of Face Addiction Now (FAN), to talk about how policing in Sterling Heights has changed...
Episode #28
Officer Jeremy Walleman has wanted to be a K9 handler since childhood, inspired by his father who worked with a police dog when Jeremy was growing up. But achieving that goal took years of hard work and dedication. A...
Episode #27
After an extended break, Talk ’ n the Beat returns for Season 3! A lot has changed since the end of Season 2, including Sgt. Kevin Coates’ recent promotion and the arrival of a new chief leading the Sterling Heights...
Episode #26
In the latest episode of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates have an engaging conversation with City Manager Mark Vanderpool, offering listeners an inside look at the dynamic efforts that keep...
Episode #25
In this milestone 25th episode of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates sit down with Captain Mario Bastianelli to discuss making a difference in the community through innovative policing...
Episode #24
In the latest episode of "Talk’n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates sit down with their new boss, Sgt. Michael Zawojsky, a seasoned officer with a remarkable story of resilience and dedication to his...
Episode #23
In this episode of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates sit down with Pastor Wesley Woods, one of the Sterling Heights Police Department's two police chaplains, for an inspiring conversation...
Episode #22
In this compelling episode of "Talk’n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates engage with Scott Gatto, a former Marine whose service commenced dramatically on the morning of September 11, 2001, as he arrived...
Episode #21
In the latest episode of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Kevin Coates and Larry Reynolds sit down with Jeremiah Campbell, Treasurer on the executive board of Facing Addiction Now (FAN). Jeremiah's journey is one of...
Episode #20
In this episode of "Talk'n the Beat," Officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates sit down with 41A District Court Chief Judge Stephen S. Sierawski. Judge Sierawski, elected in 1998, brings a wealth of experience and...
Episode #19
In this special episode of 'Talk'n the Beat,' Officers Kevin Coates and Larry Reynolds step outside their usual topics to chat with Shaina Allen, the owner and operator of Scooters Coffee. Drawing on the old-fashioned...
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CMO and VP of Hybrid Cloud Portfolio and Product Marketing, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger
former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band Newsboys, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise
author of "Life with God: Daily Reflections with Walter Rauschenbusch", Gap Center for Biblical Studies
Sterling Heights Police Department
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