The Antihero Broadcast: NICK GERACE is LARRY KRASNER'S Worst Nightmare
Date: February 4, 2026
Host(s): The Antihero Podcast Team (main moderator, Mike, Jimmy, plus rotating co-hosts)
Guest: Nick Gerace (retired Philadelphia Police Officer, host of Good Cop, Bad Cop podcast, political activist)
Episode Overview
This episode centers on retired Philadelphia cop and outspoken Krasner-critic Nick Gerace, covering his police experiences, his battles against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, the impact of radical prosecutors on law and order, and the internal culture and challenges within American law enforcement. The conversation blends war stories, insight into the political corrosion of justice systems, and pointed commentary on accountability, union culture, and public safety.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introduction & Icebreakers (01:32–05:44)
- Banter among hosts: Discord community growth, shout-outs, gaming.
- Memorial mention: Fundraiser for Sgt. Shane Hart's family is highlighted.
- [05:10] Introduction of guest Nick Gerace, detailing his cop background and media work as “Larry Krasner's mortal enemy.”
2. Inside Law Enforcement Culture (06:00–16:00)
- State Police Uniforms and Traditions
- Open mockery of Pennsylvania State Police’s adherence to outdated uniforms (the “hat chin strap” tradition).
- Critique of prioritizing tradition over practicality and officer safety.
"At some point, you have to adapt... even the military changed the BDUs, they adapted." – Mike [08:08]
- Gerace retells stories of state trooper culture shock in rough Philly neighborhoods.
- Frustrations with leadership focusing on appearance (hats, ties) even in emergencies.
“I had a lieutenant hounding me about my tie while we scrambled to save a guy shot in the head...” – Nick [14:21]
3. Nick Gerace’s Background & the Krasner Problem (15:33–23:50)
- Gerace narrates his transition from street cop to activist, painting Philadelphia’s DA, Larry Krasner, as Soros-backed and “a serial killer by proxy.”
- Deep dive into how political shifts in the Obama era fostered anti-police sentiment and enabled radical DAs.
"Barry [Obama] really sneakily started a war against cops... Race relations went back like 30 years, man." – Nick [16:43]
- Krasner’s “philosophy”: cops are criminals, criminals are innocent, victims are a nuisance.
- Fallout from new DA: firing of top prosecutors, dismissal of serious violent cases, crashing morale.
4. Political Action & Battling Radical DAs (20:00–26:00)
- Gerace's creation of Protect Our Police PAC to support pro-police candidates and preserve qualified immunity.
“Law enforcement should not be a partisan issue. But out of 269 candidates seeking my endorsement, only one was a Democrat.” – Nick [23:51]
- Discussion of how Democrat politicians became scared to be seen as pro-law enforcement.
5. Breakdown of High-Profile Cases & Social Movements (24:53–33:38)
- How Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and George Floyd incidents changed policing and public discourse, politicizing law enforcement at a national scale.
“George Floyd hurt me, man, in my fundraising... even though I believe Floyd killed himself, there’s no reason for me to talk about it.” – Nick [26:46]
- Community and agency responses to these high-profile incidents, including internal skepticism and struggles with narrative control.
6. Krasner’s Real Toll: Violent Crime, Prosecutorial Failures (37:33–54:12)
- Case studies:
- Domestic violence cases where repeat offenders were released and went on to murder victims.
- Case of Josephus Davis: released on low bail after carjacking and assault, then kills a Temple student within 2 weeks.
“He got out December 28th. How long until he killed someone? Two weeks.” – Nick [49:14]
- Multiple instances where shootings, gun/drug violations, and even murders resulted in minimal or no prosecution due to Krasner’s policies.
- Dropping charges against 2,000+ George Floyd rioters while focusing effort on prosecuting police officers.
7. Sheriff Office Scandals & Video Critique (40:03–44:43)
- Discussion and roasting of Philadelphia Sheriff recruitment videos, used as an example of performative, race-focused leadership with no substance.
“Who would see that video and go, I quit, this fat **** is dancing around…” – Host [42:09]
- Accusations of corruption and inability to hold certain officials accountable due to political/racial optics.
8. Media, Political Targeting & Ethics (45:20–47:44)
- Gerace describes facing coordinated media harassment (16 articles insinuating embezzlement) and scrutiny over minor ethics violations, while Krasner is allegedly engaged in overtly illegal campaigning activity without substantive consequence.
“My ethics violation? Filed a day late. Krasner? Criminally coordinated with PACs…” – Nick [47:33]
9. Law Enforcement Solidarity (or Lack Thereof) (86:12–109:00)
- Deep frustration about the lack of unity among rank-and-file officers even in the face of existential threats to the job.
“Cops don’t care unless it’s them. They’ll wait until they get **** and then, now it’s an issue.” – Host [86:29]
- Repeated calls for cops to band together and stand up publicly against DA overreach.
- Union strength has waned as officers move to the suburbs and lose voting power.
- Political considerations: disunity, career preservation, lack of collective action.
10. Culture and Reputation of the Profession (93:04–100:28)
- Mockery of D.C. cop Michael Fanone, who testified about the trauma of January 6th. Nick and the crew ridicule him for “crying on the stand” and say real police work is nowhere to be seen in these narratives.
"He wears all the accoutrements of a warrior, but he’s not one. That’s all it is. It’s an act.” – Jimmy [103:35]
- Contrast between “real police work” described by older hands versus the virtue-signaling, “warrior cop” posture.
11. Political Aspiration & Podcasting (110:03–117:44)
- Gerace and Mike discuss the value of running for office versus influencing from the outside (“kingmaker not king”).
“Being a kingmaker is a lot more fun than being a king.” – Nick [110:46]
- Both express skepticism about the effectiveness of running given financial and social media vulnerabilities, but remain committed to activism and public engagement, primarily through podcasting.
12. Humor & Community (Interspersed Throughout)
- Constant joking about Philly culture, cheesesteaks, equipment delays, cat interruptions, and friend-rival podcast hijinks.
- Running joke about the podcasting setup, shirts, mics, and ongoing logistics.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Tradition vs. Safety:
“You’re worried about my hat or my tie. Like, why the **** are we wearing a tie? What job requires killing someone unless you’re in the mafia that you’re wearing a tie. Like, it doesn’t make sense.” – Nick [14:36]
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On Political Corruption:
“Larry’s philosophy is cops are criminals, criminals are innocent, and victims are a nuisance. That’s his philosophy.” – Nick [18:27]
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On the Left’s Handling of Cops:
“Law enforcement should not be a partisan issue… out of 269 candidates seeking my endorsement, only one was a Democrat.” – Nick [23:51]
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On Victim Advocacy Failures:
"He doesn't...ask what they're looking for, which a district attorney will do. Instead, he coaches the criminals on how to beat the case." – Nick [82:30]
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On Law Enforcement Disunity:
“Most of the cops that I knew that were crying about Krasner... none of them donated to me. They were the loudest on Facebook, though.” – Nick [106:31]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Opening banter & intro: 00:23–05:44
- Pennsylvania State Police ridicule: 06:01–12:26
- Gerace’s background & rise of Krasner: 15:33–23:50
- Impact of activist DAs: 18:27–26:00
- Breakdown of Trayvon Martin/George Floyd politicization: 24:53–31:16
- Case studies: Krasner’s “body count”: 37:51–54:12
- Philly Sheriff Office video ridicule: 40:03–44:43
- Ethics & media targeting: 45:20–47:44
- Unity issues & activism: 86:12–109:00
- Fanone/Jan 6th segment: 93:04–100:28
- Podcasting and politics: 110:03–117:44
- Closing, Philly cheesesteaks: 114:14–116:24
Tone & Style
The episode is punchy, profane, and conversational—reflecting “locker-room” banter typical of first responder and blue-collar communities. Satire and gallows humor abound, especially regarding leadership, union politics, and the absurdities of bureaucratic policing.
Summary for New Listeners
If you haven’t listened, this episode delivers a blistering insider account of how criminal justice and policing are undermined by progressive politics, specifically targeting Philadelphia’s DA Larry Krasner. Nick Gerace provides both personal stories from the streets and sobering breakdowns of systemic cost, challenging the law enforcement community to rediscover its backbone, solidarity, and voice. Expect a mix of hard truths, locker-room humor, and scorching takes on everything from uniforms to the role of social media in activism.