A Clandestine Dance of Trust and Deception
Send us Fan Mail Step into the perilous world of deep undercover operations with Michael Bates, a former cop who traded his badge for a covert alias to infiltrate a drug syndicate. Through his eyes, w...
8 Apr 202426min
Miami Vice and a Suburban Shopping Centre Drug Deal
Send us Fan Mail Imagine straddling the divide between law enforcement and the criminal underworld, where each decision could be your last. This time, as Michael Bates, I unmask the convoluted world o...
1 Apr 202423min
Leveraging Loss for a Criminal Breakthrough
Send us Fan Mail When the death of a child rips through the criminal underworld, it's not just a tragedy—it's a turning point. I'm Michael Bates, and I invite you to a raw and revealing journey into t...
25 Mar 202423min
Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 1 - Tommy (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it's like to lead a double life, one where danger lurks at every handshake and trust is a currency as valuable as your next breath? Pull up a chair and joi...
18 Mar 202433min
Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 1 - Tommy (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail When you cross paths with Tommy, an undercover cop with stories that sound like they're straight out of a thriller, you better buckle up. With me, Michael Bates, your guide through th...
13 Mar 202432min
Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation (Trailer)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 'Behind the Thin Blue Line’, a podcast that goes beyond the badge and into the lives of current and former police officers. Join me, your host Jason Somerville, an ex-polic...
13 Mar 20241min
A Haircut, a Dealer, and the Stupidity of the Judiciary: Life Undercover
Send us Fan Mail Slip into the shadows with me as you experience the life of Michael, a persona I crafted down to the last conspicuous strand. As an undercover cop, I've weathered the storm of creatin...
11 Mar 202424min
Undercover Intricacies: From Mountains of Paperwork to Meticulous Preparation
Send us Fan Mail As I, Michael Bates, slip into a world of aliases and covert operations, I'll recount the heart-pounding tales of my life as an undercover cop. Ever wondered about the stark realities...
4 Mar 202424min
