The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

Sean Patrick Flanery joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about his Jiu Jitsu, his movie BORN A CHAMPION, Boondock Saints, and a ton of other topics.  I was joined by my friend Dr. Mike Simpson of Greybeard Performance.  If you haven’t checked out BORN A CHAMPION, please do, you can tell it is made for the protector type of audience.  Sean also talks about the impact of training Jiu Jitsu compar...

Adam Devine from RANGER POINT PRECISION joins The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about building a world-class lever-action performance parts business here in the United States.  We talk all things lever-actions, production, small business, and a ton more.  It’s a lever-action life!  @rangerpointprecision  About RPP: Located in the Houston area in Cypress, TX, Ranger Point Precision (RPP) is a leading...

Two words to describe the heroes behind the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) are PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY.  Such an eye-opening interview with John Stryker Meyer.  John talked about his recruitment into the famed MACV-SOG, his wartime service, and his career after the Army, including writing for main stream newpapers AND Soldier of Fortune magazine.  We...

Barry Morgenstein joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about his work as a professional photographer shooting some of the top names in the industry, to being behind the scenes with rock legends, the importance of professional headshots for building your brand/marketing, and a ton more.  One thing that hit me, Barry offers free headshots for Gold Star Families. This episode brought to you by Big...

Mike "Ox" Ochsner joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about firearms training for the individual & family, training under stress, and a ton of other topics.   You can find out more about Ox and his training at RealWorldGunfightTraining.com This episode is brought to you by Health to the Rescue and Faraday Defense.    Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpicc...

The Protectors Podcast™ Book Club is back!  In this episode, we talk with world-class authors Eric Bishop, Joe Goldberg, and JT Patten.   Excellent writers round table!!!   The episode streamed live on March 1, 2022.  We talk about Eric’s book THE BODY MAN, guerilla marketing the writing process, changing your genre, the review board for the intelligence community, and a ton more!   Thank you Eric...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents Liselle from Desert Patriot Training, LLC.   Jess Jaimes of the Resilient & Rowdy Podcast co-hosted.  We touched on a ton of topics from trafficking to firearms training to cancel culture.   About Desert Patriot Training: Desert Patriot Training, located in Tucson, AZ is currently teaching public and private firearm courses across Arizona. We are a women-owned...

Honored to have to be joined by Hershel “Woody” Williams on The Protectors.  We discussed the Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments and how significant they are for families and friends to heal.   We touch on the importance of monuments and end with leadership lessons for a new leader (junior NCO or Officer).   About Woody: Hershel “Woody” Williams was born on a dairy farm in 1923 in Quiet Dell, W...

Ted Andre & Fred Burton return to The Protectors Podcast™ to discuss the hunt for Colonel Joseph Alon's assassins.  In Part IV we dive into the case developments in the 1990s and follow Ted & Fred's paths.  Make sure to check out Fred's book Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice. On a warm Saturday night in July 1973 in...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents a special episode with Wendy Wilson.  Wendy discussing her path back from a devasting injury, her faith helping her drive forward, and being married to world-class author Jeff Wilson.  Wendy is also here to talk about lacing up and running the Gasparilla Half Marathon to raise money for the school she teaches at.   From Wendy “On Sunday, February 26, 2022, I will r...

With the upcoming release of TERMINAL LIST Series with Chris Pratt coming this July, let’s listen to Jack Carr’s first appearance on The Protectors Podcast™.  We chat about writing, Jack’s background, and one thing I miss big time…tracking.  Jack’s written work brings the stories to life; we discuss his process and how he uses his real-life experience to get the story right (i.e. there is no exter...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents Mark Greaney with special co-host Ian Scotto.  Mark is an NYT Best-Selling author of the upcoming SIERRA SIX  About Mark: A feature film adaptation of THE GRAY MAN is in production at Netflix, with Ryan Gosling in the title role. A feature film adaptation of Mark’s scripted audio play Armored, is in development with Michael Bay and Erwin Stoff to produce. In his re...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents Stephen Hunter with special co-host B.C. Sanders.  We talk about Bob Lee Swagger, Stephen’s time in the U.S. Army, firearms, firearms, firearms, and a ton more.  It was incredible to talk to one of my all-time favorite authors, especially about one of my favorite protagonists.   This episode was brought to you by  @rangerpointprecision and @vitamindtotherescue Supp...

Jay Newman joined The Protectors Podcast™ to discuss his new book UNDERMONEY, the world of finance, the definition of a hedge fund, and much more.  Streaming now on ALL major podcast platforms.   About Jay: Jay spent 40 years in international finance, with a primary focus on managing investments in sovereign debt, including the distressed sovereign debt of Latin American, Eastern European, African...

Shelley Klingerman joined Jesse and Jason to discuss the loss of her Detective brother to a senseless ambush, starting Project Never Broken to help those dealing with loss & grief, women’s safety issues, and tons more.  Shelley also discusses attending citizen training to get a glimpse into the policing world from responding to threats to dealing with individuals with mental health problems. ...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents Mike the Cop with special co-host B.C. Sanders.  Mike discusses his police background, podcasting, business, entrepreneurship, and the Ten 7 Project.   Also, we talk zombies!   Ten 7 Project: https://ten7project.com/   This episode brought to you by Faraday Defense and Health To The Rescue.  Shop.faradaydefense.com Healthtotherescue.com Support the show Make sure t...

Season 2 | John Nores | Hidden War| (Episode 49) My good friend John Nores stopped by The Protectors Podcast™  to talk about his career on the line fighting the cartel (as documented in his incredible book, the HIDDEN WAR), starting a show post LEO career, and a ton of other topics. We talk about his venture into the knife world with the signature TGL Trail Blazer created with his input by V-Nives...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents Kelsi Sheren with special co-host Ryan Hendrickson.  We touch on numerous topics from SHOT SHOW, to branding, to mental health, and of course, podcasting.   Thank you to Ryan Hendrickson, author of the Tip of the Spear, for cohosting.   Kelsi is a veteran, podcaster, and founder of the Brass & Unity shop and podcast.  “The Brass & Unity Podcast” hosts a wid...

The Protectors Podcast™ presents A.M. Adair.  A.M. is a veteran and author of the Elle Anderson series.  We discuss the origins of the character, her military & overseas background, and a ton more.   A.M. Adair is an active duty Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Navy with over 20 years in the Intelligence Community. She has been to numerous countries all around the world, to include m...

Chris Greenfield from @bigtexordnance joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about Big Tex Ordnance, his background in the industry, seeking mental health help as veterans, and a ton more.  It is really cool to go online to their site, see what they have LIVE and in stock, and be able to order it right then! I ordered the parts for my AR9mm build and they were at my house that same week. Not a few...

REWIND | Tu Lam  | Rōnin Tactics | Leadership Discussion with former SOF Warrior (Original Broadcast May 11, 2020)  Tune in as Tu Lam of  Rōnin Tactics talks of his origins up until he becomes a lead character in the online Call of Duty Game Modern Warfare.   Tu Lam is a career special forces operator, serving as a Green Beret and in the U.S. Army’s most elite unit.  Tus has recently been seen as...

Tom Young joined The Protectors Podcast™ to discuss his upcoming book RED BURNING SKY, his time flying in combat zones, researching WW2 combat flying missions for his book, and a lot more!   Tune in ALL major podcast platforms, YouTube, Amazon Fire TV, and ROKU.  About: Tom Young served in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Air National Guard.  He has also flown combat missions to Bosnia and Kosovo, an...

Special Cross-Over event with The Combat Flags Podcast and The Protectors Podcast™ as they present Brad Taylor. Brad Taylor is a multi–NYT Best-Selling Author and retired Special Operations Forces Officer. Brad’s new book, END OF DAYS, is out now! Brad’s interview will stream on BOTH podcasts. This is the first major podcast collaboration, with many more to come! Explore new podcast content and un...

Part III of a multi-part series with Fred Burton and Ted Andre. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast™ to further diver into the assassination of Israeli Colonel Joseph Alon on U.S. soil in 1973. We open the books on the investigation and its relation to these two great guests as we move into the 1980s. You definitely do NOT want to miss this episode. Make sure to check out the previous two ep...

The Protectors Podcast ™ presents Chip DeBlock.  Chip is the host of the Law Enforcement Roundtable, a career law enforcement officer (retired), and whistleblower.  The plan of our podcast was to discuss Chip’s live-stream show, the LEO Round Table, but we decided to talk about a topic that is near to me, whistleblowing.  Chip, after investigating an organized crime organization, ran directly into...