How You Can Help Us Grow

Summary

Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories
Episode Title: How You Can Help Us Grow
Host: John "Jay" Wiley
Date: May 17, 2026

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Episode Overview

This special edition episode of Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories features host John "Jay" Wiley with a heartfelt message directly to listeners. Unlike typical episodes focusing on crime stories and trauma survivors, this episode is a call to action for audience support. Jay explains simple, impactful ways listeners can help the podcast and syndicated radio show grow—without spending any money. He also demystifies what it means to "subscribe" and how engagement on social media can significantly boost the show's reach. Finally, Jay opens the door for new guests, inviting not only law enforcement but also anyone affected by trauma to share their stories.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Why Listener Support Matters

• Jay emphasizes the importance of listener action for the show's continued growth and impact.
• The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show is unique: It features true crime from the perspective of those who've lived it, including law enforcement, military, first responders, victims, and families.

Simple Ways to Help (02:28 – 05:30)

• Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or other platforms.
• Most crucial: Tell friends about the show—word of mouth is the best promotion!
• Clarifies that subscribing/following the show is free and just means you'll get notifications for new episodes:
  • “Subscribing and following just means simply there’s no fee, doesn’t cost anything… you’ll get notifications on your phone when there’s a new episode made available. So that’s what subscribing is.” (03:06)
• Post about the show on your social media, share links, and tell others why you like it. A few moments of your time can make a big difference.

Getting the Show on More Radio Stations (04:10 – 05:00)

• The show is syndicated on US radio stations weekly, reaching millions.
• To expand further, listeners can:
  • Email or call local AM/FM news talk stations and suggest they add Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show to their weekend lineup.
  • Market exclusivity is offered to stations—no other local station would broadcast it.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "No, you don’t have to grab for your wallet. No, there’s no credit card information needed. No, you don’t need to spend any money, just looking for a little bit of your time." – John Jay Wiley (02:36)
• “Those few things—telling your friends, whether it be putting a post on your social media or send an email, whatever it might be… will help a lot.” – John Jay Wiley (04:57)
• “Subscribing doesn’t mean you pay a dime. It means you’re gonna get notifications on your phone when new episodes are available.” – John Jay Wiley (05:22)

Invitation for Guests (05:30 – 06:24)

• Jay encourages a broad range of guests: Not only law enforcement professionals, but also crime victims, family members, survivors—all people impacted by trauma are welcome.
• Becoming a guest is easy: Simply email [e-mail] or use the contact form at letradio.com.

“Before you get into this notion that I’m not a cop, I wasn’t a cop, I don’t have something to contribute—well, the show is about investigating crime… and then it’s also about trauma, how trauma impacted them. Often crime based, but not always.” – John Jay Wiley (05:37)

What the Show Offers (Throughout)

• Real-life stories about investigating crimes, overcoming trauma, and building new lives.
• Unique platform for those behind the badge and those affected by crime to share their realities.

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Important Timestamps

• [01:38] Introduction and social media invitation
• [02:28] Jay’s personal appeal for support and how listeners can help (no cost)
• [03:06] Clarifying what “subscribe” really means
• [04:10] How to help get the show on more radio stations
• [05:30] Invitation for new guests—trauma survivors, victims, law enforcement, more
• [06:24] Syndication information and final reminder to tell friends
• [08:01] Final reminder: Rate, review, and subscribe helps the show grow

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Call to Action

• Leave a positive rating/review on your favorite podcast platform.
• Tell friends or share on social media why you listen and recommend subscribing.
• Contact your local radio stations to request the show on their weekend lineup.
• Interested in being a guest? Reach out via [e-mail] or the website.

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Tone & Style

Jay Wiley maintains an approachable, encouraging, and community-focused tone throughout. His message is direct yet friendly, emphasizing that support is easy and meaningful and breaking down barriers for new listeners and potential guests.

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“Thanks so much and I hope you have an awesome day.” – John Jay Wiley (06:24)

Transcript

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[John J. Wiley]

Welcome to the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show. In the Law Enforcement Talk Radio show, we are joined by special guests talking about their experiences, their realities and value investigating crimes. Plus those who have experienced horrendous trauma. Police, first responders, military and victims of crimes share their stories. Hi, I'm John J. Wiley. In addition to being a broadcaster, I'm also a retired police sergeant. Be sure to check out our website, letradio.com and also like us on Facebook, search for the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show. Of all the radio stations in the United States, there are no other shows like the Law Enforcement Talk Radio show on Facebook. There's only one official page. Do a search on Facebook for the Law Enforcement Talk Radio show and be sure to like the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show Facebook page.

[John Jay Wiley]

Hi everyone, it's John Jay Wiley, host of the Law Enforcement Radio show and Podcast. This is a special edition of the podcast because I need your help and I want to explain a couple things. First of all, I say I need your help. No, you don't have to grab for your wallet. No, there's no credit card information needed. No, you don't need to spend any money, just looking for a little bit of your time. The podcast version of show if you like it, here's something very important that you can do. 1. Leave a rating review on Apple podcast number two and this is the most important part. Tell some of your friends why you like the show and that they should subscribe and follow show subscribing and following just means simply there's no fee, doesn't cost anything. But most people think subscribe means spending money. It doesn't. It means you'll get notifications on your phone when there's a new episode made available. So that's what subscribing is. So by telling friends, it'll help us tremendously. Second, if you're on social media, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, any of those, what you can do is post a link to the show with a statement. Hey, check it out. I love this show. Maybe you want to say why you like it. Doing those things will help us tremendously and help us grow. And by the way, it take a few moments of your time and it won't cost you a thing. Now the radio portion of the show we're broadcasting once a week on affiliate US radio stations. I tell radio stations that we do for radio or the investigation Discovery Channel does for television. All right. And by the way, we've had many guests on the show from the ID channel for phenomenal guest. Be sure to check them out. Joe Kenda, Rod Demery, many others really wonderful episodes show. So contact your local AM FM news talker station. Better be at. You don't have to call them, just send them an email. Hey, why don't you run the law enforcement radio show on your weekend lineup? It's a two hour show. You get market exclusivity meaning no other radio station is in the market can play it. It's something you like. Just send them an email and won't take a lot of your time. Those few things telling your friends whether be putting a post on your social media or send an email, whatever it might be. Phone call about the show will help a lot. Calling or emailing your local AM FM news talk station. Ask them to consider broadcasting law enforcement show on their weekends. That would help a ton too. And by the way, if your radio station says yeah, I'd like to learn more, just send them to me. Very simple, I'll take care of it, appreciate it and be sure to make sure you subscribe again. Subscribing doesn't mean you pay a dime it means you're gonna get notifications on your phone when new episodes are available. Thanks so much and I hope you have an awesome day. Do you want to be a guest on Law Enforcement Talk rated Show and podcast? It's really quite simple. And before you get into this notion that I'm not a cop, I wasn't a cop, I don't have something contribute well, the show is about investigating crime. That's one aspect of it from the real life perspective of those who did it. And then it's also about trauma, how trauma impacted them. Often crime based, but not always. Our guests quite often are law enforcement officers, other first responders, military victims of crime, their spouses or survivors talking about how how trauma impacted them, what happened,

[John J. Wiley]

how it affected their lives, and how

[John Jay Wiley]

they rebuilt their lives after.

[John J. Wiley]

If you want to be a guest, just contact me.

[John Jay Wiley]

It's really simple. Send an email to jayetradio.com that's jayetradio.com or go to letradio.com and the contact Us page and you can get me right there as well.

[John J. Wiley]

The Law Enforcement Talk Radio show is a nationally syndicated weekly radio show broadcast on numerous AM&FM radio stations across the country. We're always adding more affiliate stations. If you enjoyed the podcast version of the show, which is always free, please do me a favor and tell a friend or two or three. I'll be back in just a few days with another episode of Law Enforcement Talk Radio show and Podcast. Until then, this is John J. Wiley. See ya.

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[John J. Wiley]

It really does help the show to grow.

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Thank you for listening.