Episode 116 – Murders, Mateship and Belly Laughs with Andy Bedwell

This week, the boys sit down with one of their closest mates and one of the best leaders they ever worked under — former Detective Sergeant Andy Bedwell. From the wild days of Catherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, Andy joins Schultzy and Damo to relive the jobs that shaped them — from homicide investigations and remote policing to the camaraderie that helped them survive some of the toughest moments of their careers. They talk about the reality of policing in the Northern Territory, dealing with tragedy, the importance of humour in dark times, and the unbreakable bonds formed between those who worked shoulder-to-shoulder in some of the most demanding environments in Australia. There are plenty of laughs, a few emotional moments, and classic old-school policing stories — including golf course chaos, remote deployments, leadership lessons, and the kind of mateship you only find in the job. This is one of those episodes that captures exactly what policing was — tough, confronting, and unforgettable — but also full of loyalty, laughter, and lifelong friendships. One of the best yarns yet.