Pig Latin, Eric Tansey
Pig Latin, Eric Tansey
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Pig Latin
A Seriously Funny True Story of a Former Police Officer

Author: Eric Tansey, Nick Palmisciano

Narrator: Eric Tansey

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2025

Synopsis

From cop-turned-comic Eric Tansey, a hilarious and humanizing portrait of law enforcement for fans of Walk the Blue Line and You Can’t Make This Stuff Up.

Eric Tansey, a former Army scout and Special Operations military veteran, joined the police force with a ton of unrealistic expectations. The reality of the job knocked him down and changed his perspective on everything.

Always a magnet for uncanny, wild situations, Tansey reveals exactly what it’s like to deal with everyday life as a police officer—from trying to tackle naked suspects to pepper spraying yourself in the face, from dealing with an angry mob to coaxing suicidal subjects off a bridge, an uncut version of everything is included.

Going behind the badge to bring the public a real understanding of the job, Pig Latin hopes to help inspire sympathy rather than condemnation and to encourage current law enforcement with the knowledge that they are not alone in their mistakes, their fear, and their experience on the job.

About Eric Tansey

Eric Tansey is one of the founders of the popular podcast series Failure to Stop, which focuses on reaching the law enforcement community about varying topics. He has also worked with the Drinkin’ Bros, an expansive veterans’ group, and others.

About Nick Palmisciano

Nick Palmisciano is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business MBA Program. He served for six years as an infantry officer before moving into the world of business, creating the successful marketing firm Diesel Jack Media, and Ranger Up, which grew to prominence as the first military lifestyle brand. He lives with his wife and children in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Find out more at NickPalmisciano.com, and follow him on Instagram @NickPalmisciano and on X @Ranger_Up.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sally on March 27, 2025

This book is really hard for me to rate and review. I was expecting something much different. The title says it is a funny story. I did not think this book was funny. In fact, I found it very dark. It starts out with a few good stories, and I think it is pretty interesting,but not funny. Then, the m......more

Goodreads review by Faithe on August 16, 2025

Pig Latin: A seriously funny true story of a former police officer by Eric Tansley with Nick Palmisano is a hilarious book about law enforcement. Eric Tansey is a former Army Scout, Special Operations Military Veteran and police officer. Eric reveals hilarious situations he often found himself in as......more

Goodreads review by Janalyn, the blind reviewer on August 16, 2025

Pig Latin by Eric Tanzi is all about his time as a police officer in Raleigh North Carolina from his bare bottom beginning to his award winning ending this really is a funny and awesome read. Not only does Mr. Tanzi have a way with words the stories he tells are fraught with hilarity by the time you......more

Goodreads review by Megan on April 13, 2025

I wasn’t totally sure what I was getting into with this book. I don’t think I’ve ever really read a police memoir before, but I’m all about learning new things and adventuring into unfamiliar territory. What really pulled me in was the premise — that it wasn’t about glorifying police officers, but a......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on March 03, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with the opportunity to read "Pig Latin" by Eric Tansey before its release. This book truly opened my eyes to the emotional and physical challenges that law enforcement officers endure. While many people may believe they understand, it is only t......more

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