Dickey's Doing Good Podcast

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Warren McClendon

Warren McClendon spent four years seeing the world and serving his country with the United States Navy. After his time in the Navy, he transitioned to a 13 year career in law enforcement including the Magee and Brookhaven, Mississippi Police Departments.

Now Warren is opening a new career chapter as the owner of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Little Rock, Arkansas. He plans to continue to grow his barbecue empire across Arkansas. He shares his story and some secret recipes of his too!

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Angela Arredondo

Law enforcement is the family business for Detective Angela Arredondo. She has spent more than 23 years as a Dallas Police Officer and her husband, Robert Arredondo, is the Chief of Police for the Victoria Police Department. But that's not all! DPD's Explosive Detection Canine Apollo is Angela's partner and is part of the family. You might even see them patrolling at Dallas Love Field Airport.

Angela loves to give back to the community through her work with the Assist the Officer Foundation, as well as the nonprofit Kate's Books, which she founded with her daughter to help provide books for unprivileged children across Dallas.

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Misty VanCuren - Part 2

From playing collegiate basketball and being a a golden gloves champion to taking bad guys off the street and starring on the TV show Dallas SWAT, Dallas Police Department Detective Misty VanCuren's personal and professional experiences have given her some incredible stories. Check out the second part of the Dickey's Doing Good interview with her.

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Misty VanCuren - Part 1

SWAT, Mayor's Protective detail, public integrity and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force are just a few of the roles Detective Misty VanCuren has held in her almost 25 year career with Dallas Police Department. She's a role model not just for female police officers, but for all police officers. Check out the first part of our conversation with Misty.

Dickey’s Doing good Featuring Tim Jones

Wondering what it takes to go into law enforcement? Dickey's Doing Good gets the scoop from Tim Jones. Tim is retired Police Officer, having spent more than 20 years in law enforcement in a variety of roles including patrol officer, school resource officer, SWAT Operator and sniper, Patrol Sergeant and ultimately Lieutenant. He founded Granite State Police Career Counseling with Josh Stokel who also hosts the Police & The People Podcast with him.

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Latrice Dillon

Dickey's Doing Good sits down with US Navy Veteran Latrice Dillon. Latrice spent 9 years in the Navy, primarily in logistics. She knows those skills will serve her well as she's also one of the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owners in Georgia.

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Scott Stithem

On this episode of Dickey's Doing Good we visit with Irving Fire Department Lieutenant Scott Stithem.

Scott is a firefighter and paramedic who has been with the Irving Fire Department for more than 11 years. While he started his career in the hotel industry, after 10 years he felt called to being a firefighter where he could help people in their time of need.

 

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Misty McBride

This week on Dickey's Doing Good we're talking with Officer Misty McBride.

Misty has been in law enforcement for more than a decade and shares her harrowing experience on July 7, 2016. She was one of the dozen police officers that were shot that night in downtown Dallas. She shares her story, her recovery and her future with us.

Dickeys Doing Good Featuring Steve Turnboo

This week's Dickey's Doing Good guest is United States Army Master Sergeant Steve Turnboo.

Steve has spent nearly 20 years with the US Army and is currently a Ranger, ROTC and Senior Military Instructor at James Madison University. Steve is also one of the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owners in Pasadena, Maryland.

Dickey’s Doing Good Featuring Vaughn Bourget

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Vaughn Bourget. 

Vaughn spent 10 years in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He had various roles in the military including working with microwave radios and the Hawk Missile System. Vaughn is also a new Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owner in Washington State.