Step aside Law & Order - this is the real story. In this episode of WATG?, we sit down with Michael Dowd, the notorious former NYPD officer at the center of the jaw-dropping documentary The Seven Five. From shaking down drug dealers to ending up on Joe Rogan’s couch (after serving 13 years in federal prison), Dowd holds nothing back. It’s a gritty, hilarious, and brutally honest ride through greed, corruption, redemption, and regret - all delivered with that unmistakable New York sarcasm that says, “Don’t worry, kid, we’ll show you where the Empire State Building is, but we’re judging you the whole time.”

Expect wild stories about pocketing coke, losing his badge, pissing off Joe Rogan, and almost getting punked by a New York Times therapist. This episode dives deep into the fine art of racketeering, dirty money, and the blurry line between good cop and bad guy - all told by the guy who lived it.

🎧 Buckle up. This isn’t just another true crime rehash. It’s the podcast equivalent of a marked bill.

Timestamps

[01:04] Podcast Beginnings with Joe Rogan

[04:41] Life After Prison

[09:36] The Temptation of Corruption

[14:32] First Steps into the Dark Side

[19:38] The Turning Point

[30:10] The Sergeant's Advice

[35:12] The Documentary and Its Impact

[37:54] Life After the Documentary

[43:15] The Struggle to Stop

[54:53] Therapy and Betrayal

[59:14] Reflections on Prison and Life After

[01:10:50] The Podcast Journey: Challenges and Triumphs

[01:18:34] Family Dynamics and Personal Growth

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