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Into The Gray, with DK Hall

Into The Gray, with DK Hall

Written by: DK Hall
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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 Three: "Things That Go Thump In The Night" Into The Gray With DK Hall Podcast

    Episode Three: "Things That Go Thump In The Night" Into The Gray With DK Hall Podcast
    Feb 18 2026

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    The Academy doesn't prepare you for everything. They teach you how to clear a corner. They teach you to be ready for the gun, the knife, or the ambush. They don't have a simulator for the moment you realize the 'thump-thump' behind the door isn't your typical person—it’s something much, much bigger.
    ​Join me for Episode 3 as we walk into a residence that felt like a horror movie and ended like a fever dream. This is why we call it 'The Gray.'

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    Also, Into The Gray With DK Hall is available wherever you tune in for your podcasts!

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    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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    14 mins
  • Into The Gray With DK Hall, Episode Two: "Did You Find The Body?"

    Into The Gray With DK Hall, Episode Two: "Did You Find The Body?"
    Feb 4 2026

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    I climbed until I reached the lone back window sill. I could barely make out the unmistakable but motionless shape on the floor.

    We cleared the dogs away from the front door and moved in, our flashlights cutting through the stale air. As we reached the end of the first wall, my partner froze. Pale as a ghost—he just mouthed it to me:

    ‘SCREAM. MASK.’

    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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    10 mins
  • Intro to "Into The Gray, With DK Hall". The crazy homicide I'll never forget.

    Intro to "Into The Gray, With DK Hall". The crazy homicide I'll never forget.
    Jan 31 2026

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    The crazy homicide call I'll never forget, plus a little bit about me. Join my first-ever podcast and listen to a harrowing story with a humorous undertone that goes along perfectly with being a Trooper in Appalachia. This first episode is only 10 minutes long, so pull up a chair!

    If you like real and unpolished, well, you're in the right place. (My pup even makes an unexpected guest sound-byte!) I'm still working on all the things the well-known podcasters do with their dedicated studios and equipment, but the content will be unfiltered and in-the-moment as I describe some of my craziest and most unforgettable calls with each episode going forward. It's therapeutic for me, and I will include some of my Appalachian upbringing and Gen-X life lessons to let you see what makes me different from all the other podcasters and YouTubers. Thank you for being here!

    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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    10 mins
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