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Into The Gray, with DK Hall

Into The Gray, with DK Hall

By: DK Hall
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Summary

Welcome to The Gray, a place with multiple meanings in my life these days. This rest stop is one where current and retired law enforcement and first responders can kick off their boots and listen to my stories, get my take on law enforcement and the state of the world today, and give suggestions on future episodes and topics. I am a retired Kentucky State Police Master Trooper with 24 1/2 years of experience working as a road Trooper, Accident Reconstructionist, Defensive Tactics and ASP Instructor, and Dignitary Protection for two Governors. I retired with no intention of returning to police work, but a chance encounter with the sheriff in my county led me to take a School Resource Officer position in 2023 in an elementary school shortly after the Uvalde and Nashville tragedies.

I also enjoy talking about the world I grew up in as a Gen-Xer born in 1969. I grew up in the '70s and '80s, when the music and movies of those decades set the bar that has not been surpassed since. I have many stories from family vacations and holiday shenanigans that would rival National Lampoon's. I also share a perspective of growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern KY, where my Pops was a coal miner for 20 years. I even wrote a fiction book called The Last Mine that featured a character (Dale) modeled after my dad.

Pull up a chair, as I would love for everyone who needs some therapy or just a place to listen and laugh to find their way here. I am also a die-hard fan of the Steelers, Pirates, and Pens, but I love sports talk in general.

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Episodes
  • Episode Ten: Beyond The Two Minutes

    Episode Ten: Beyond The Two Minutes
    May 1 2026

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    The world knows the Kentucky Derby as the "greatest two minutes in sports," but for a Kentucky State Police Trooper on the Governor’s Detail, it’s a week-long marathon of high-stakes chaos.

    ​In this episode, DK Hall takes you past the security checkpoints and into the "gray space" where the cameras don’t follow. From getting soaked in winner's circle champagne to sharing quiet, unexpected moments with legends like Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, and Jerry Rice, I explore what happens when professional duty meets the surreal world of celebrity.

    Welcome to the front seat of a gray cruiser in Appalachia. A Gen-X retired KY Trooper sharing the raw, harrowing, and occasionally hilarious stories that stay with you long after the sirens stop. No fancy studio—just real calls, life lessons from the ridges, and the occasional guest bark from my Goldendoodle pup, Trooper.

    Pull up a chair and stay a while.

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    15 mins
  • Episode Nine: The Empty Chair

    Episode Nine: The Empty Chair
    Apr 24 2026

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    A report of illegal plants leads a Trooper to a quiet home and an upset father. But as the investigation unfolds, the line between police work and a waking dream begins to blur. What do you do when the person you’re supposed to question doesn't exist?

    Welcome to the front seat of a gray cruiser in Appalachia. A Gen-X retired KY Trooper sharing the raw, harrowing, and occasionally hilarious stories that stay with you long after the sirens stop. No fancy studio—just real calls, life lessons from the ridges, and the occasional guest bark from my Goldendoodle pup, Trooper.

    Pull up a chair and stay a while.

    DK
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    14 mins
  • Episode Eight: Queen Midas, Fur Babies, & AC/DC

    Episode Eight: Queen Midas, Fur Babies, & AC/DC
    Apr 15 2026

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    What’s a "raggit"? Why is her face gold? And how do you climb a porch with no steps?

    ​Episode 8 of Into the Gray is live. It’s a three-part saga of the most unforgettable person I ever met on patrol. Trust me, you can’t make this stuff up!

    Welcome to the front seat of a gray cruiser in Appalachia. A Gen-X retired KY Trooper sharing the raw, harrowing, and occasionally hilarious stories that stay with you long after the sirens stop. No fancy studio—just real calls, life lessons from the ridges, and the occasional guest bark from my Goldendoodle pup, Trooper.

    Pull up a chair and stay a while.

    DK
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    13 mins
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