SWATcast: Recent Episodes
Sam and Colleen
We wrap up the season and the series. We say goodbye to SWAT and give our final thoughts. Thank you for listening!
A blackout throws the city into chaos, forcing 20-Squad onto the streets for an emergency patrol day, which quickly escalates when Hondo and team uncover a terror threat.
When a riot erupts at a prison, 20 Squad are called in stop to it but things change when there's an explosion that frees prisoners from their cells, sending the team into a race to apprehend them while they also attempt to prevent a serial killer from escaping as Hondo faces one prisoner who has a score to settle with him.
When a spree of brutal stash house robberies spills into LA, the team joins with the sheriff department's gang unit to unmask a violent crew who leaves no witness alive.
The team races to find a group of missing students and their bus driver, Hondo's former high school football coach.
Sam and Colleen break down day 2 of Epic Cons. We met Shemar Moore, Jay Harrington, and David Lim. We also breakdown our Mt Rushmore of SWAT episodes.
Sam and Colleen met Luca and Detective Burrows! And we discuss our Mt Rushmore of tv shows.
When a crew of violent eco terrorists abduct the teeenage son of an energy company executive the team must entangle the kidnappers motives before carrying out a high stakes rescue mission.
A violent cell of extremists look to extract vengeance by blowing up half of LA potentially killing thousands.
Tan finds himself on a one man mission to save his new love interest and her journalist co-workers when mercenaries take over a black tie dinner. Hondo and Nichelle return home to find their house trashed.
The squad scrambles to track down a cold-blooded sniper terrorizing Los Angeles; Tan finds himself questioning his leadership abilities; Powell and Alfaro compete in a classic game of SWAT tag. (Our appologies for the errors in an earlier upload of this episode).
When a female robbery crew lures a man and ends up killing him and a neighbor who had arrived to investigate at a hotel, FBI agent Jessica Vasquez calls in Hondo and 20 Squad for help in stopping the group before they strike again as Vasquez finds herself under pressure from her superior, Special Agent Chad Hettinger who seems more interested in achieving glory rather than bringing the group down.
When the SWAT team faces off with a family of doomsday preppers, Deacon finds himself at the center of the storm; Tan clashes with a reporter covering the situation; Powell grapples with meeting the child she gave up for adoption 18 years ago.
Escape: after a prison transport van overturns, Hondo and the team hunt down three female fugitves; with Annie's return to work, Deason struggles to maintain a work-life balance.
Last Call: After the shocking shooting of a member of 20-Squad, Hondo and the team launch a city-wide manhunt for the robbery crew responsible; Deacon's plans for his future hit a snag.
Kenny Johnson's last episodes as Luca.
Street discovers a biker club has stolen a cache of armor-piercing bullets and they intend to pull off a daring and deadly heist.
SWAT hunts down a Chilean arms dealer after he kidnaps a woman and her daughter from a party in L.A. with unexpected intentions. Crossing paths with his brother, Tan is forced to come clean to his family about his divorce from Bonnie
The squad leaps into action when yakuza assasins descend on LA targeting a number of mysterious Japanese ex-pats.
Hondo and Hicks desperately search for Powell, who's gone missing in Mexico City along with a thermobaric bomb capable of killing thousands; Deacon's pride gets injured in a boxing match with Rocker.
The team heads to Mexico to escort a fugitive back to the US, but things go awry. Hondo has to save an old witness tied to the case.
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The SWAT team race to find a dangerous stalker who is pursuing a social media star named Tiffany. The obsessed admirer turns a fan event into a deadly shootout that endangers Jessica.
It's our 100th episode!!! The team works with the DEA to stop a ruthless cartel boss waging war on the streets of LA as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son.
SWAT teams up with the DEA, led by Mack Boyle to conduct a massive gang sweep, only to discover that a vicious cartel is planting roots in the city and endangering numerous lives. Also, Hicks marks an important anniversary.
Following a string of violent home robberies the team rushes to stop a crew targeting elderly victims. Hondo's long time friend turns to Hondo for help when his daughter goes missing.
The team races to uncover the identities of kidnappers holding a prison guard's family hostage. Tan is faced with a difficult personal decision.
(Republished due to Spotify error) When an armoured truck heist ends in bloodshed, the team races to track down priceless jewels before more lives are lost; Hondo's mother, Charice, visits.
When an armoured truck heist ends in bloodshed, the team races to track down priceless jewels before more lives are lost; Hondo's mother, Charice, visits.
The team works with the FBI to hunt one of its most wanted fugitives; Hondo and Nichelle are facedwith an unexpected development in her pregnancy.
When classified information falls into the wrong hands, the team races to stop a dangerous plot targeting former members of the U.S. military; Luca is faced with a challenging choice when a family member suddenly falls ill.
When Hicks insists SWAT participates in Patrol Day in an effort to engage more meaningfully with the community, Hondo and Deacon have their hands full mentoring the newest members of the team; a suspended Tan investigates a mystery close to home.
SWAT teams with Major Crimes for a high-stakes mission to extract an undercover officer from a dangerous crime ring.
The team races to stop a violent rampage with ties to a painful chapter from Hicks' past.
The team races to stop a gunman who is targeting rehab centers and those he considers responsible for his brother's death.
The team participates in a joint taskforce with the FBI when a car bombing has ties to a terrorist group planning an attack in LA.
Double podcast of S6 Ep7 & 8
Sequel - When an intruder breaks into the home of a Hollywood actress, the team must work with an old nemesis; Tan stuggles to find an anniversary gift for Bonnie.
Guacaine - When violence erupts at a food truck festival, the team must contend with a deadly cartel determined to recover a lost drug shipment at any cost.
When a cop on the verge of shutting down a major drug operation is abducted, Hondo and the squad race to save one of their own before it's too late. Also, Luca grows concerned about sudden changes in Hicks' behavior.
When the team stops a robbery of a department store, they fear the crime was designed to distract from something more sinister. Hondo enlists Street to connect with Powell after she ignores orders in the field.
The team tries to find diamonds that a convicted killer is searching for as he goes through his hit list of people that may have them.
Meanwhile, as an old flame of Hondo's brings up some concerning thoughts for the future, a new S.W.A.T. transfer brings up some hard memories for Street from Long Beach.
When the team's armored vehicle is stolen they must stop the vehicle from being used in a potential terrorist attack. Hondo and Nichelle prepare their baby's gender reveal party.
Hondo, Deacon, and Tan team up with Thailand's SWAT team to stop a ruthless drug lord whose operation has far reaching ties to LA.
Welcome back for Season 6 of SWAT. In the first episode - During a trip to Bangkok, Hondo and his former military buddy stumble upon a heroin operation.
We're back! Just a short one with some updates, news of a special collaboration, and looking forward toward season 6.
We're back! Just a short one with some updates, news of a special collaboration, and looking forward toward season 6.
When control of a university chemistry lab is seized, the team races to thwart a devastating terror attack. Lina Esco's last episode.
When a home invasion turns deadly, the team embarks on a race to track down priceless antique artifcats before any more lives are lost. Also, Leroy enlists Hondo's help after an overdose hits close to home.
When SWAT discovers an illegal weapons dealer has sold stock to someone targeting a high-level politician, the team rushes to stop a deadly ambush.
When a plane carrying Street and the dangerous prisoner he's transporting is hijacked, the team races to save everyone onboard. Also, Hondo takes a big step in his relationship with Nichelle.
When Hicks witnesses the assassination of his longtime friend, the team races to find the shooter and determine why he was targeted. Luca struggles with how to help his brother after he's arrested.
When a series of deadly explosions hit oil derricks across LA, the team must hunt down an activist-turned-terrorist. Deacon & Annie work to free a reformed drug dealer who they believe was sent away for a murder he didn’t commit.
When body cam footage left at a local news station seems to show Hondo shooting two police officers, he is forced to go on the run while the team works to clear his name.
When hospital employees are targeted by a gunman, the team races to find a grieving father whose son was denied a kidney transplant. Also, Hondo searches for evidence to prove his theory of the culprit behind a rise in LA stash houses.
A very special SWATCast... Join us as we talk to SWAT writers Ryan Keleher and Amelia Sims.
When the team busts a group of robbery suspects, Tan is confronted with a pivotal figure from his past. Also, Luca is tapped to temporarially step in for Hicks.
When a terminally ill inmate escapes from a hospital determined to settle old scores before he dies, SWAT must team up with a longtime rival of Hicks to protect the fugitive’s targets. Also, Nichelle faces a life-changing event that affects her relationship with Hondo.
After an armed robbery crew invades a downtown auction house, the case quickly turns personal for Hondo when his sister, Winnie, is taken as one of the hostages.
Hondo and the team race to locate a hacker responsible for accessing LAPD's computers and revealing the identities of undercover officers before the leaked intelligence has fatal consequences. Street is forced to reckon with past misdeeds.
Per a request from Ryan Keleher, we look back at the show, moments that stuck with us, and why we keep coming back.
The SWAT team partners with the DEA to locate stolen rocket launchers smuggled into Los Angeles, high-power weapons with new technology capable of cutting through armored tanks. Also, a personal issue for Tan arises when a colleague is hurt in the field; Hondo’s inquiry into the arrest of a homeless veteran for Leroy, Darryl’s father, sparks an idea for a new policing initiative; and Luca suspects the mother of his mentee, Kelly, wants to date him.
When Deacon enlists Chris' help on an off-duty private security detail, they struggle to survive when they're attacked by a drug cartel looking to kidnap their wealthy VIP client.
When armed gunmen storm the set of a controversial news show the team races to prevent a hostage situation from escalating on live tv.
When the team responds to a home invasion call they uncover a murderous plot against a former pro football quarterback. Hicks gets a lead on a Jane Doe he worked 20 years ago.
As the team races to stop a violent band of armed robbers, the search is complicated by civilians using a public safety app that encourages vigilantism. Also, Street receives difficult news that alters his future.
The team discovers that a robbery crew has taken architectural drawings that could lead to a major threat against the city. Also, the squad is surprised by the arrival of a new leader, longtime LAPD veteran and former SWAT member Rodrigo Sanchez.
Still in Mexico, Hondo teams up with a local cop for a dangerous rescue mission. Back in LA, Hicks considers disbanding 20-squad.
In the aftermath of his decision to speak out in the press, Hondo retreats to a quiet town in Mexico to reassess his life and professional future, only to find himself reluctantly drawn into one local family's fight for justice.
The SWAT team deals with a gang of robbers posing as a SWAT team. Deacon and Luca are assigned as a security detail for a visiting professional hockey player.
The bombing of a police station puts LA on edge, leading the team to a final showdown with the Imperial Dukes.
The team races to rescue victims of a sex trafficking ring that is preying on disenfranchised women. Also, Hondo finds himself at odds with Leroy and Darryl over the future of their business, and Street confronts Chris about meeting with his hospitalized mom.
When 4 escaped prisoners take control of a courthouse with Hondo and Deacon inside but unarmed, the two race to save the lives of innocent civilians while trying to avoid detection themselves. Also, Street visits his mother, Karen, in the hospital and faces a pivotal decision.
The team tracks down a crew of bank robbers who consider themselves modern day Robin Hoods. Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with racist cops.
The team works to stop a violent attack on the city by the group responsible for a team member's death.
Winner of our bracket - the Pilot episode. Former marine Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson is tasked to run a specialized tactical unit in Los Angeles.
The team works to hunt down a band of mercenaries hired by a CEO trying to leave the country before he's arrested for running a massive ponzi scheme. Hondo is forced to confront is changing relationship with Darryl.
Luca's Back!!! A high-stakes domestic disturbance involving a father and his two young daughters leads the team to race against the clock to save a group of international activists.
Mumford returns to work and investigates a 15 year old cold case that holds a personal connection. Hondo is leery of Leroy's motives.
The team helps the LAPD search for the prime suspect in a woman's disappearance and joined by a new team member. The strain between Chris and Street comes to a head.
A tragic mission leads each member of the SWAT team to contend with their emotional distress in various ways.
The winner of our poll was Cuchillo - Season 1, episode 2. This is one of the co-hosts favorite episode of the series (like she's watched it like 15 times). Come listen as we go back to season 1.
We have a lot to say about this one! SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and Annie find themselves at odds when Annie wants to enroll their daughter, Lila, in private school.
A sniper targets the LAFD. The rivalry in the TLI competition heats up. Molly and Street's relationship is strained because of his mother.
Jessica and Chris go undercover in Mexico City, without any back-up, to rescue an FBI agent who has been kidnapped by a drug dealing gang that Jessica worked undercover in a few years ago.
Chris brings the team into her personal mission to save a teenage girl from a predatory religious leader; Hondo receives troubling news about Darryl; Tan's wedding planning hits a snag.
The team works to find a bomber who is targeting victims who have no apparent connection with each other. Hondo is asked by Lynch to be the face of a campaign to reach out to black communities.
The team searches for a rogue member of an extremist group planning to attack the memorial service of a famous musician who was outspoken about police brutality; tension mounts when Leroy is released from prison early.
Leroy asks Hondo to speak on his behalf at a parole hearing. The team tracks down a mob informant who is on the run.
The team goes on a mission to confirm whether an international crime lord has resurfaced in LA.
Hondo, his father, and Daryl confront the history of racial tension in LA. SWAT continues the pursuit of El Diablo's drug cartel while jihadists plot to detonate bombs in coordinated attacks in LA.
In anticipation of the start of season 4, we talk about season 3 and our hopes for season 4.
We're going back to Season 2 Episode 3 - The SWAT is enlisted by Hondo's new romantic interest, DA Nia Wells, to protect jurors in a high profile trial.
The team hunts for a band of criminals re-enacting the SLA kidnapping of Patty Hearst. Hondo experiences discrimination from a fellow officer during a training seminar in Arizona.
We're back! And talking about the season 1 episode Homecoming. We also talk about BLM and how we thought about stopping the podcast.
We discuss the season 3 finale - The team searches for a group of drug smugglers who crash a plane and scatter after a joint mission with DEA to stop the shipment goes awry.
We're back in season 2 again. The team pursues a group of unknown assailants responsible for a patrol officer's death; Chris reels from the revelation that she knew the officer; Deacon and Annie prepare to welcome their fourth child.
We head back to Season 2 this week and talk about The B-Team. Hondo is reunited with an old flame when the team works with the FBI to arrest a separatist group with weapons grade plutonium. The team competes in the annual police vs fire department competition.
The team pursues a couple reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde when the duo goes on the run to hunt for a rare set of chess pieces.
An escaped narcotics convict that Tan arrested escapes prison to exact his revenge on all those who busted him in a conviction that becomes increasingly questionable as the manhunt for him proceeds.
We head back to last season for this one. There's a super strain of PCP on the loose. Chris mulls an important turning point in her relationship with Ty and Kira.
Due to the shelter in place order we had to record separately so hopefully things sound okay. The team must protect a hotel full of civilians after a mission goes wrong.
We're still together and recording. SWAT searches for a kidnapped teenager. We give a shoutout to the writers room.
We're stuck at home but still recording for you. Deacon's second job puts SWAT in the middle of kidnapping. Tan finally takes Bonnie to meet his mom.
Screw the coronavirus - we still recorded! We break down this week's episode and might have gone off on a tangent or two (that's what happens when you're drinking wine).
We go back to season 1 and breakdown episode 21, Hunted. Finally the tension between Deacon and Hondo gets discussed. And Chris pushes for another female SWAT officer.
We break down the episode and discuss our top 5 Luca moments. Summary: Hondo, Deacon, Tan, and Hicks engage in a manhunt across Tokyo; the rest of SWAT search for any contacts of the fugitive in LA; Street isolates himself.
aka I told you so! We break down Good Cop and how much we loved Shemar and Alex in two scenes. We talk about how irritated we are with Chris. And countdown our top five Street scenes.
We're back with S3 Episode 11 of SWAT - Bad Cop (aka Jim Street is going to drive us crazy part 1).
Bonus episode - We discuss season one, our favorite episodes, characters and thoughts about the season.
The members of SWAT are tasked with securing a former Somali warlord wanted for war crimes. Street's former foster brother asks for help with his corrupt boss. Hondo's Dad attempts to make amends with his Mom.
The SWAT team joins forces with the LA Organized Crime division to recover an officer abducted during a failed operation. Also, Chris struggles with how to comfort the kidnapped officer's parents when she is restricted from giving them certain details of the investigation.
A family takes a local officer hostage when they're evicted from their home. Hondo reflects on his personal life choices as he helps his father through a medical crisis. Chris' relationship with Kira and Ty reaches a critical juncture.
Thieves are on the run with a high tech thermal lance that can cut through almost anything. To find the thieves the team works to identify their target. Chris confronts an imbalance in her relationship with Ty and Kira.
Hondo's family engages in a tension reunion. The team searches for an abducted human rights activist. Luca's food truck business hits a snag.
Lynch's former partner is shot. Street reconnects with his foster brother. Hondo's dad finds out he has cancer.
Deacon's family is in danger from a drug cartel. Come listen to us break down the most recent episode.
We talk Det. Lynch, Luca's injury, Chris/Street vs Street/Molly, Hondo's parents and more.