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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 1H 16M

A Life Changing Day...stories of an officer in a tragic accident and a man being released from prison after 37 years

from The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast · host The Brighter Side of Blue

We discuss the recent accident involving PO Nathan Spiess that resulted in his right leg being amputated below the knee. JJ describes the heroic actions of officers at the scene. We also talk about the bond between Nathan and his co-workers, as well as his road to recovery.Then we have our first ever TBSOB press conference as Paige Spears and Producer John take the stage. Paige was released after 37 years prison on Monday and takes questions from the crew, as well as Chief Joe Spiess, legendary STL Post Dispatch Journalist Bill McClellan and his brother Steve. We talk about his 3 days of freedom, getting gas, an ID and going to Walmart...things people think is easy. Paige also peaks about a prison escape and other stories from the past.

We discuss the recent accident involving PO Nathan Spiess that resulted in his right leg being amputated below the knee. JJ describes the heroic actions of officers at the scene. We also talk about the bond between Nathan and his co-workers, as well as his road to recovery.Then we have our first ever TBSOB press conference as Paige Spears and Producer John take the stage. Paige was released after 37 years prison on Monday and takes questions from the crew, as well as Chief Joe Spiess, legendary STL Post Dispatch Journalist Bill McClellan and his brother Steve. We talk about his 3 days of freedom, getting gas, an ID and going to Walmart...things people think is easy. Paige also peaks about a prison escape and other stories from the past.

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We discuss the recent accident involving PO Nathan Spiess that resulted in his right leg being amputated below the knee. JJ describes the heroic actions of officers at the scene. We also talk about the bond between Nathan and his co-workers, as well...

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