The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

Kevin Lacz joined The Protectors to talk about his new book THE VETERAN'S WORK BOOK: HOW TO TRANSITION OUT OF THE MILITARY AND GET HIRED!  Seriously, this is a must book for the transitioning service member AND veterans.  Kevin talks about how he transitioned and the need for this book.   Kevin is also the author of THE LAST PUNISHER: A SEAL TEAM THREE SNIPER'S TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE...

Chris Strom joined The Protectors to talk about his book BROOKLYN TO BAGHDAD, his time working the streets of NYC to his time overseas supporting the war effort in Iraq and tons more.  We need another interview for sure.   About the book: Brooklyn to Baghdad is the true story of a retired NYPD intelligence sergeant applying his street-cop tactics and interrogation skills against a lethal insurgenc...

Kara Smith of DELIVERFUND joined The Protectors to provide critical insight into the domestic trafficking world from methods of recruitments, victims to survivors, the need for resources, and why this is such an important topic.   Kara began her career as an intelligence analyst supporting critical missions spearheaded by the National Security Agency and later worked with a specialized counter- te...

Sean Patrick Flanery joined The Protectors 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 compared to oth...

John Martin joined The Protectors to talk about the FiTOps aftercare program.  We also discuss veteran transition, mental health and suicide awareness*, the FitOps camp, and a ton of other topics.   From FitOps: The core mission of FitOps is to improve the physical and mental health of veterans by creating purpose and community through the power of fitness. We believe that fitness is transformativ...

Chef Andrew Gruel stopped by The Protectors to talk about the ailing restaurant industry, raising money to support the industry, and advice for prospective chefs coming from the “protector” community.  Support of the restaurant industry goes beyond the physical building, keeping a restaurant open and afloat it supports the entire restaurant ecosystem, from the fisherman to the delivery truck drive...

Rob Angel joined The Protectors to talk about creating the world-famous PICTIONARY, building businesses and brands, philanthropy, advice for prospective entrepreneurs in the protector community, and a ton of other topics.   Abut Rob: In 1985, ROB ANGEL was a 26-year-old waiter from Seattle. Using a few simple tools, a Webster’s paperback dictionary, a No.2 pencil, and a yellow legal pad, he create...

Jack Carr joined The Protectors to talk about his newest book, THE DEVIL’S HAND, starting a podcast, navigating social media, pub week, and a ton of other topics.  I was joined by Marcus Torgerson as co-host.  Thank you both! Look for THE DEVIL’S HAND on April 13th!! It’s been twenty years since 9/11, two decades since the United States was attacked on home soil and set out to make the guilty pay...

Clint Emerson joined The Protectors to talk about his book 100 DEADLY SKILLS COMBAT EDITION, “Apple Picking”, not standing out in the crowd (i.e. being gray), knowing when to escalate and de-escalate, and a ton of other topics.  Thanks to my great co-host Marcus Torgerson providing spot-on input.   About the book:  Created by a retired Navy SEAL, this illustrated combat manual presents one hundred...

Harrison Johnson joined The Protectors to talk about handling transition, the importance of finding a new mission post-service, and a ton of other topics.  Make sure to check out all that FitOps is doing to give back!   About: Harrison is a recently separated, 10-year United States Army Infantryman. He is the Director of Operations for the FitOps Foundation and a mental health advocate for Veteran...

Char Fontan Westfall joined The Protectors to discuss growing up in a Navy family, the sudden loss of her husband, finding the right help after loss, her faith, and a ton of other topics.   About the book: A BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY: A NAVY SEAL WIDOW'S PERMISSION TO GRIEVE AND A PRESCRIPTION FOR HOPE . On June 28, 2005, nineteen U.S. service members perished in the mountains of Afghanistan. The aut...

Gary Brugman joined The Protectors to talk about freedom, a pardon by POTUS, getting back on track, podcasting, faith, and bad a** 80’s bands from Nuclear Assault to Faster Pussycat to Metal Church.  Make sure to check out Gary’s podcast and IG.  https://www.garybrugman.com/ Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Pete DePrez joined the show to discuss what is going on within our LEO community with sleep, stigma, hormone imbalance, over-medication, and a ton of other topics.   The battle to save our brains has begun, the war will be won in our lifetimes.  It has to.   Follow Pete on IG at @alpine.water.buffalo Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Knocko Nolan joined the Protectors to talk recently.  We talk about his policing career, appearing on Netflix, podcasting, BJJ, from NYPD to LAPD and a ton of other topics Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Dave Matheny, CEO & Founder, of the @silencershop. Dave stopped by the show to discuss the current state of silencers, how they developed their kiosk system, and a ton of other topics. Dave also walked me through how the kiosk and tax stamp process works. Very informative!!    #deadairsilencer #silencers #silencershop #theprotectors #silencer #deadair Support the show Make sure to check out Ja...

Jason Kasper stopped by The Protectors.  Jason transitioned from the Enlisted 75th to West Point to becoming a Green Beret Officer.  Jason is now a world-class author and most of all, a dad.  About Jason: Jason Kasper enlisted in the US Army in June 2001. His first assignment was as a Ranger private, where he conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq before attending West Point. Jason then serv...

Tim Cruickshank from BONEFROG CELLARS & BONEFROG COFFEE stopped by The Protectors to talk about transitioning from the Navy SEALS to opening up two businesses to a ton of other topics. BONEFROG was created to honor and remember the fallen, while shining a light on those that served and still serve our Nation here and abroad.   Tim is a former Navy SEAL and has transitioned into the world of Wi...

Don Bentley stopped by The Protectors to talk about his new book OUTSIDE MAN.  Don is at the top of his game with this generation of authors in the thriller genre from Jack Carr to Andrews & Wilson.  Don is setting his own path with a different type of protagonist; one that can use HUMINT collection like a scalpel and use the tools of the combatant trade when needed, equally lethal in both spe...

M.C stopped by the Protectors to talk about his book MYSTERIES OF HADITHA, his firsthand experience with burn pits and toxic exposure in Iraq, making tough decisions, and a ton of other topics.   M.C. Armstrong is the author of The Mysteries of Haditha, recently published by Potomac Books. Armstrong embedded with JSOF in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He published extensively on the Iraq war through The...

You've read his Skillset Magazine articles and now you can hear him on The Protectors.  B.C. Sanders is a gang/homicide detective on the East Coast.  He has years on the job working from the street to gangs to homicide.  He is a subject matter expert on gangs and you can tell.  B.C. is not only a LEO Protector but was also a SGT in the 101st Airborne.  Based on B.C.'s current duties, his...

Sean stopped by The Protectors to talk about his book RISING ABOVE, his time in SF, as an LEO, building a network, and,  of course, we delve into 80's movies.   About Sean: Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After going through some hard endeavors as just a child, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down....

Mark Greaney stopped by The Protectors to talk about the new book in the Gray Man Series, Relentless.  We talk the intensive research process,  the Gray Man Series becoming a movie with Ryan Gosling & Chris Evans, lessons learned, and a ton of other topics.   ABOUT: #1 NYT bestselling author Mark Greaney’s debut international thriller, THE GRAY MAN, was published in 2009 and became a national...

Vic Avila stopped by The Protectors to talk about the current state of the border crisis.  We also talk about the ambush by the Zeta Cartel and what happened next.  This is an absolute must watch/listen interview.  Vic’s book, AGENT UNDER FIRE, is available now!   About: Victor Avila is a retired Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security I...

Marcus joined The Protectors to talk about training, being a Protector in today’s age, and a really unique book he is part of. 100 DEADLY SKILLS COMBAT EDITION + Created by a retired Navy SEAL, this illustrated combat manual presents one hundred skills harvested from the world of special operations, outlaw bikers, lifelong martial artists, and professional fighters. Drawing on the unique skill set...

Michael Broderick joined the show to discuss his short-film, FATHERS & SONS.  Michael is a USMC veteran and established actor with numerous roles from Justified to NCIS to True Detective.  Michael is a true-veteran advocate, always helping the community.   From Jack Carr. ““Fathers and Sons – A Terminal List Story” it is a moving portrayal of two friends and teammates bonding over sacrifice, l...