The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

The Protectors Podcast ™ presents Matt Klein with co-host B.C. Sanders.  Matt Klein, also known as Matt Rendar online, is a Detective and sketch artist that is also a renowned digital artist.  The conversation takes some interesting turns, from how Matt helped solve a decades-old homicide, working with crime victims, the emergence of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), and coming from an artist family.  W...

Nic McKinley, the founder of the counter-trafficking organization DeliverFund, joined The Protectors Podcast ™ to talk about the important work they are doing to support law enforcement through direct intelligence support.   About DeliverFund: DeliverFund was founded and is operated by a group of uniquely qualified and trained individuals. They have decades of experience from our careers in the CI...

You’ve seen him everywhere from Dr. Drew to Nancy Grace and on my favorite, Court TV.  Bobby Chacon joins The Protectors Podcast ™ to talk about his post-FBI career in the film & TV expert consultant business, working with XG Productions on Criminal Minds, what goes on behind the scenes, and a ton more.  This episode was brought to you by Big Tex Ordnance  https://www.bigtexordnance.com/ Suppo...

The Protectors Podcast ™ presents fighter pilot & author JACK STEWART.  Jack Stewart graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy before serving over twenty years as a fighter pilot. He is a graduate of the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).  We talk about becoming a pilot, his first combat mission, writing, and a ton more!  Available on ALL major podcast platforms, Vimeo, Amazon Fire TV, and Yo...

The Protectors Podcast ™ presents Chef DREW WARD! Drew Ward is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of the International Culinary Center, and a Corporate Executive Chef.  We talk about a ton of topics from transitioning from the service to culinary school and beyond!  Full episode out now on ALL major podcast platforms, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube, and Vimeo  @chefdrewward This episode is brought to...

Tony Cowden joined  The Protectors Podcast ™ to talk about his first step into the political arena.  Tony provided a frank discussion on his views from immigration, the border, working with both sides of the political spectrum (i.e. Left & Right), his background in Special Forces, and a ton more.  Tony is running for the 4th District in North Carolina.   Note:  The Protectors Podcast ™ does no...

The Protectors Podcast ™ presents Shaylene Keiner of HeadHunters NW, an executive recruiting firm specializing in the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industries.  Want to break into the shooting, hunting, or outdoor industry?  Are you in the industry and don’t know where to turn for high-quality candidates that will STAY?   We answer those questions and a ton!  Make sure to subscribe to The Protect...

The Protectors Podcast ™ presents world-renowned authors Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson this Thursday. Andrews & Wilson are taking the realm of the legendary PRESIDENTIAL AGENT series from W.E.B Griffin.  Thank you to my awesome friend & co-host Gene O’Neill.    We also talk about their collaborations with Combat Flags and John Rich’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey.   Season 4 has been incredible...

Dan Goldenberg of the Call of Duty Endowment returned to the show to talk about COD Endowment. Did you know that the endowment is partnered with organizations like Hire Heroes USA to help veterans find HIGH-quality jobs?  AMVETS?  And a bunch more.  They aren’t all talk, with over $53 million given so far to help veterans find employment.  Get this….100% of donations go to veteran employment.  Yes...

The team from Masada Tactical joined The Protectors Podcast ™ to talk about training civilians new to the shooting world, the “protector” community coming together,  BK’s service in the Israeli military, Steve’s military and police background, and a ton more.    BK.   BK served in the Israeli Defense Forces as an infantry reconnaissance team member from 1993 to 1997.  He was honorably discharged u...

Ed Mireles Jr. joined The Protectors Podcast ™ to talk about his career from DC to Miami to recovering from being grievously injured in one of the most famous shootouts in U.S. history.  Ed talks about dealing with his own PTS and how he learned to heal.  We also talk FBI gear & vests.  Shout out to Tyr Tactical, the new distributor of the FBI vests.   From Ed’s book:  "FBI Miami Firefigh...

Ted Bell joined The Protectors Podcast ™ to talk about his new Alex Hawke book SEA HAWKE.  Ted has been on the NYT Best-Sellers list so many times I can’t count them on two hands.  I was joined by newly published author Eric Bishop.  We talk writing, Ted’s background, and the many great movies of Michael Mann.   About Ted: Theodore A. Bell, author of 11 consecutive New York Times best sellers and...

Gabe is a veteran, author, and bee keeper.  Yes, we talk about bee keeping!  But first Gabe discusses the importance of parenting, his military background, his devasting parachuting accident, and a ton of other topics.   Make sure to check out Gabe's children's book MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WHILE SHAKING HANDS.  https://gabewander.com/ About Gabe: Serving over two decades in the Army, Major...

The Protectors Podcast ™  The assassin slips from the tree line, firing five shots into Colonel Joseph Alon, then seemingly ghosts into the shadows.  In the 1970s information flowed at a snail’s pace, a BOLO (Be-On-The-Lookout) did not reach the intended audience for hours or days.  An international watchlist was nothing compared to what we have today.  Joseph’s assassin slipped away without a tra...

SPECIAL REPORT:  Melissa Robey of WE BACK BLUE joined the show to talk about the organization’s origins, bridging the public and police divide, and the Toys For Tots drives across the area, including this weekend with Governor Elect Youngkin lending a hand.  Melissa also discusses ways that Gov. Elect Youngkin has reached out to law enforcement during the campaign, building coalitions.   WE BACK B...

Want to break into the media? Build a solid brand? Don’t know where to start? Alison Maloni joined The Protectors Podcast to talk about just that! Alison is a Public Relations expert and is also seen weekly as an anchor on Newsmax! Alison recently authored the best-selling BREAKING IN THE NEWS. About the book: What if, one morning, you opened your email to a request from an editor at Forbes and th...

What is the status of SHOT SHOW 2022?  What about SIG dropping out? How is SHOT dealing with COVID?  Why doesn’t SHOT move venues (like to Florida)?  What should you expect if you go to SHOT?  All these questions and a lot more, answered now!  Listen in as Mark Oliva talks SHOT, Lever Actions, and the Industry.   We also talk about veterans entering the industry and networking at the event.   Mark...

1973.  5 shots ring out in the suburbs of the Nation’s Capital.  Colonel Joseph Alon lay dead from an assassin’s bullets.  A few blocks away, Fred Burton, a then sixteen-year teen sleeps silently in his bed.   A short time later, in another part of the world, Ted Andre’s dad, a decorated MACV-SOG veteran, hears of his friend Joseph’s murder.  Answers.  Answers are needed.  How?  Why?  Who?  These...

Eric Bishop, thriller writer, joined The Protectors to talk about his recently released book, THE BODY MAN.  We were joined by a fellow author Jack Stewart (who is also an F-18 Fighter Pilot!!).  We hit on a bunch of great topics.   The Book: Who protects the secrets of the Presidency? The Body Man. And he's vanished without a trace. In a town that’s obsessed with dark secrets, where the curr...

Brian Kilmeade returns to The Protectors to talk about his new book The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul .  We also talk about how Brian started in the media from stand-up comedy to being part of the UFC in the early seasons.  Thank you to my friend CE Albanese for co-hosting.   Support the show Make sure to check...

SEASON 4!!!  Jack Carr returns!  Jack has been great to The Protectors Podcast, joining the live shows, recorded shows, and so much more.  Genuine and approachable are words to describe Jack Carr.  I guarantee that no matter the international reception to Terminal List starring Chris Pratt (yeah, name drop), that Jack will still be genuine.   Jack talks to us about hunting, tracking, writing, Holl...

Jason Allison, writer, podcaster, and retired NYPD detective joined The Protectors for the final episode of Season 3.   Jason is also one half of a podcast duo that put out the show THE LONG SHADOW…a podcast that talks about the greatest crime movies!  #theprotectors Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Fun roundtable with the writers and stars of the Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre.  Joined by King Borris.  We talk all things zombies, creating a movie, and a ton more!  Streamed live on October 6, 2021 Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Lt Colonel Rip Rawlings (USMC, Ret) is a New York Times, USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author.  This is a special episode of our live talk recorded on October 5, 2021.  Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Eric Frohardt is a former Navy SEAL and now Chief Operating Officer of DEFY.  We talk transition, networking, and a ton more.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo