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The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayBuilding LegacyIn this episode, retired police detective, Dave Sweet and journalist, Nicole Mackay explore legacy, it's role in the podcast itself and how it has brought positivity out of terrible situations in Dave and Nicole's community.Foundations mentioned in this episode:Love For Lewiston Foundationhttps://www.loveforlewiston.com/The Nathan O'Brien Children's Foundationhttps://www.nathanobrienfoundation.com/2025-05-0229 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayWhispersIn this episode, retired Detective Dave Sweet and journalist Nicole Mackay explore the afterlife. the signs they've witnessed themselves, plus a few fascinating cases in which their resolutions were heavily tied to belief in whispers from the other side. 2025-03-3134 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayInvestigating Death In this episode, retired detective Dave Sweet and journalist Nicole Mackay discuss the technical side of investigating death and the numerous twists and turns that can come from what appears to be a simple investigation.2025-02-1826 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayThe BoogeymanIn this episode of The Ride Along, retired Detective Dave Sweet and Journalist Nicole Mackay deep dive into fear and its relationship in true crime and criminal investigations.#homicideinvestigation #investigations #truecrimepodcast #motivational #fear2025-01-2131 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayOwning Our PathJoin us in this episode where Retired Detective Dave Sweet and co-host Nicole Mackay discuss the meaning behind "living for your dash" while also exploring the dangers of living too rigidly to the template of life.2024-12-2326 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayLove - Actually NotIn recognition of Family Violence Awareness Month, in this episode, Dave and Nicole discuss what love is, what it isn't and the roles that both men and women can play in combatting domestic violence.For anyone who is currently in an abusive relationship or has found themselves in crisis, or whether you are a friend or family member and know of someone in this circumstance, please know there is help. Your local municipality or township will have services you can access that will support you. From distress lines to shelters please reach out if you’re someone in...2024-11-1929 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackaySpark After Dark Q&A Special Dave is joined by Duddy from the Deets With Duddy Podcast to answer audience questions about his career at the TELUS Spark After Dark event. 2024-11-041h 00
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayBuilding ResilienceInspired by the incredible people Dave met through his time as a homicide detective, their wisdom and example can show all of us what a path forward can look like, even through our darkest days facing tragedy or change.2024-10-0126 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayHow to Sell a Life SentenceIn this episode of "The Ride Along" Detective Dave Sweet (retired) and journalist Nicole Mackay take you behind the scenes of the interrogation room and show you how the art of persuasion isn't just for salespeople. From building rapport to the practice of empathy, they will explore the unexpected insights that make or break a case. Tune in for some real talk about law enforcement, psychology, and the power of connection. Who knows? You might even pick up a trick or two to help you with your next tough conversation.2024-08-2627 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayWhite Picket FencesIn this episode, join Detective Dave Sweet (retired) and journalist Nicole Mackay as they travel back in time to discuss Dave's years spent working in the dark reaches of the undercover experience.2024-07-1527 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayCuriosityDave and Nicole dig into the idea of curiosity. Where it stems from, some unfortunate cases in Dave's career that have stemmed from it, and their own methods for dealing with the impact of curiosity in their own lives. 2024-06-1728 min
The Ride Along - A Feel-Good True-Crime Podcast with Detective Dave Sweet and Nicole MackayA Life of ServiceIn the inaugural first episode, Dave and Nicole explore the meaning behind a life of service and share meaningful takeaways from the early days of Dave's career as a patrol officer in a large western Canadian police service.2024-05-2132 min