NYPD Through The Looking Glass

A behind the scenes look into the New York City Police Department. Hosted by retired NYPD detective turned author Vic Ferrari.

To an outsider, the New York City Police Department is a mysterious well-oiled machine responsible for maintaining law and order in the world's greatest city while looking brilliant in blue. However, things are not always what they appear to be and may surprise you. 


 NYPD: Through the Looking Glass is filled with action, suspense and nonstop laughs! A must listen for cop buffs, true crime readers and anyone with a sense of humor!
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Recent Episodes
  • The murder of NYPD police officer Thomas Schimenti
    Jun 5, 2025 – 21:39
  • Bronx Carjacking & Da’s with questionable motives
    May 29, 2025 – 26:06
  • Hollywood stunt woman killed in gun battle with ex-husband
    May 22, 2025 – 31:13
  • Unsolved murder of NYPD police officer Robert Soldo
    May 15, 2025 – 19:40
  • The mean streets of Washington Heights & the Bronx
    May 8, 2025 – 51:39
  • A Tale of Two Junkies
    May 1, 2025 – 24:31
  • Two NYPD Cops With Missing Wives
    Apr 23, 2025 – 22:32
  • Retired NYPD cop dies in mysterious plane crash
    Apr 16, 2025 – 24:40
  • The volatile detective Tick-tock
    Apr 10, 2025 – 23:33
  • The enigmatic NYPD detective
    Apr 3, 2025 – 24:05
  • Herpes triangle and Bronx social clubs
    Mar 27, 2025 – 25:13
  • Mob hit on my street
    Mar 20, 2025 – 20:34
  • Milwaukee police sergeant Patrick O'Donnell
    Mar 19, 2025 – 29:49
  • The Godfather’s daughter: Rita Gigante
    Mar 12, 2025 – 41:38
  • The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit
    Mar 6, 2025 – 50:02
  • Bronx homicide stories
    Feb 27, 2025 – 01:08:48
  • NYPD Homicide Commander Vernon Geberth
    Feb 21, 2025 – 01:00:15
  • The NYPD’s Inspector Gadget
    Feb 15, 2025 – 22:26
  • Bomb threat & uncooperative Bronx school
    Feb 7, 2025 – 30:52
  • Reformed gangster Lou Ferrante's new book
    Jan 31, 2025 – 01:27:07
  • NYS trooper may have faked shooting at traffic stop to get attention of love interest
    Jan 28, 2025 – 17:31
  • Whatever happened to Rainbow head???
    Jan 23, 2025 – 27:43
  • NYPD pay for promotions scandal
    Jan 16, 2025 – 27:46
  • The man who took down the Chicago mob
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:11:29
  • New Orleans terrorist attack
    Jan 1, 2025 – 27:22
  • NYPD overtime scandal & subway fire
    Dec 24, 2024 – 28:42
  • Two NYPD members lives impacted by drinking & driving
    Dec 19, 2024 – 25:46
  • UnitedHealthcare Murder Suspect Arrested
    Dec 12, 2024 – 23:35
  • United Healthcare CEO Murder
    Dec 5, 2024 – 27:03
  • Police commissioners son is shot, again.
    Nov 27, 2024 – 30:35
  • Serial Killer Bruce Lindahl
    Nov 20, 2024 – 21:02
  • NYPD Vice Stories
    Nov 14, 2024 – 26:00
  • NYS trooper faces criminal probe over shooting
    Nov 11, 2024 – 21:14
  • NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:25:31
  • Internal NYPD issues
    Oct 31, 2024 – 27:01
  • Cocaine Cowboy’s Miami Homicide Lieutenant Raul Diaz
    Oct 23, 2024 – 50:23
  • Vigilante stories
    Oct 17, 2024 – 22:03
  • NYPD Inspector finds a dead coyote
    Oct 9, 2024 – 25:30
  • 5-0 Precinct Stories
    Oct 4, 2024 – 01:07:55
  • Federal vs State Arrests & Charges
    Sep 28, 2024 – 26:06
  • NYPD & NYC corruption scandal’s unpacked
    Sep 19, 2024 – 29:36
  • NYPD Corruption Scandal & a Meatball
    Sep 13, 2024 – 27:35
  • Mortician answers questions about the dead
    Sep 5, 2024 – 01:08:25
  • Gym owner kills 3 & suspected in another man’s disappearance
    Aug 30, 2024 – 26:23
  • Rubbing Elbows with Celebrities
    Aug 24, 2024 – 26:15
  • Retired NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus Shares Her Amazing Stories
    Aug 16, 2024 – 01:09:25
  • Retired LAPD Police Officer & Author Kathy Bennett
    Aug 8, 2024 – 45:19
  • Out Of Control NYPD Detective
    Aug 2, 2024 – 27:31
  • Famous Federal Female Inmates!
    Jul 26, 2024 – 53:24
  • Critiquing The Secret Service’s Protection Detail
    Jul 19, 2024 – 27:24
Recent Reviews
  • John Girani
    Great Podcast
    Excellent podcast, great interviewer and interesting topics. I highly recommend this podcast!!
  • dougiedougiedougie
    One of the best
    This is a terrific podcast. In each show Vic jumps right into it. No waiting through, or fast forwarding through commercials or a long intro. The content is superior to other “cop” podcasts. Vic and his guests are down to earth and it’s like the listener is sitting in the same room and part of the conversation.
  • tfj112233
    Great Show!
    I love this show! It’s a collection of very entertaining stories from the NYPD and relatable childhood memories. I love the short format and the episodes are concise. More please!
  • I 37on2
    Great show
    This show moves along at a fast pace. The host, Vic, keeps things moving by interviewing smart and entertaining guests and he has that “ gallows “ humor down to a tea. A great listen.
  • JimC2019
    Great content, hosts and guests!
    I am really happy that I found this podcast. Vic is very entertaining has some excellent guests in the behind-the-scenes information as both their careers was priceless. Early on there were some technical issues where his guests sounded like they were in an echo chamber. Those were sorted out and I look forward to Thursdays when new episodes are typically released!
  • RetUMOS
    Great memories great job.
    Wow just listened to the police academy episode with you and Mark. Sounds like we were in the same class in 87. Brought back some really funny memories. Looking forward to listening to the other episodes.
  • bvrrfv hyvbbb
    Great Stories
    Whether you’re pro-cop or anti-cop, Vic is a good man. If you’re looking for interesting ‘behind the scenes’ NYPD stories, you’ve found it here along with a great first hand story teller.
  • Unikacubana
    Incredibly entertaining and TRUE
    I have plenty of family, friends & a couple of ex’s still on the job or retired & I truly enjoy the podcast because I lived o Riverdale for about 10 years, good friends heading up counter terrorism in NYC, an ex from the 47 & a cousin retired from auto in NYC. Keep the tales coming💗💗💗
  • Hhhhsosgedb
    Great Content. Terrible Acoustics !
    Several podcasts are not recorded well
  • Truth Be Told 22
    Great Stories
    Vic is a master story teller
  • Woodshed5
    Love The Content
    Absolutely love the content and stories. If you can eliminate the echoes/reverb it would be outstanding. Good luck and keep it up!
  • Bubbles71399
    Audio glitches
    Interesting but hard to listen to because of echoing.
  • RM928
    Mic feedback
    Great podcast and stories but sadly Vic’s mic has so much feedback its impossible to listen to.
  • T.Stav
    Great Content Horrible Audio
    Too bad the echo effect has made Great content unlistenable. Do these hosts ever hit play on their own casts to see what it sounds like? I guess not.
  • glockprefect
    Top Notch Content…
    Quality of recording needs some work.
  • MF892
    Great Podcast
    Currently in the process of reading his books which are excellent. This podcast is a bonus that I look forward to every week.
  • ngtcdd
    Echoing
    A lot of echoes
  • Pat O.D.
    The real deal!
    I love listening to this podcast!! Vic and his guests bring the humor and grit to the listeners in a very real way!
  • Hack 6140
    Bronx guy
    This a great podcast , I can really relate to Vic and his stories . I grew up in the BX. like Vic and know a lot of the neighborhoods in the BX were Vic worked. Great stories of the job, brings back memories of the camaraderie on the job. I myself retired from NYC correction so I can relate somewhat. Great podcast keep up the good work.
  • yghtv
    Hooked
    Can’t wait for the next episode
  • Former TNer
    Love this podcast!
    I love how Vic brings NYPD to life in this podcast. His stories are great and he knows how to find the funny in any situation, too.
  • Todd Hedges
    Very interesting and insightful
    Love this podcast and the stories are so good. I enjoy the behind the scenes and the ones who lived them!! Todd / Cohost Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcast
  • NYPD writer
    Excellent true crime podcast
    Informative and funny. A behind the scenes look into the New York City Police department.
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