The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

Jeremy Mahugh of the countertrafficking non-profit DeliverFund joined The Protectors to talk about their vitally important mission.   DeliverFund made up of former special operations and intelligence operatives is dedicated to stopping human trafficking, the modern-day slavery.  Listen in …. AND please donate to their mission!   From DeliverFund: Jeremy spent 10 years in the US Special Operations,...

Christopher Martini joined The Protectors to discuss the impact of 9/11 on him and how it affected his film making.  Martini produced, acted, and directed Trooper.  Listen in…   About Trooper: A story of a father and son, two veterans from two very different Wars, helping each other to get through each day, and heal the wounds of War. "Trooper" is the first film to show the multi-generat...

JB joined The Protectors to talk leadership, lessons learned, and his new book.  JB has decades of experience in the leadership realm and it shows.  This was a great discussion! Listen in…   About JB: JB is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country's most talented Soldiers in...

Brad joined The Protectors to talk about his career as an author after retiring from the U.S. Army, including his time as commanding in the infamous “Unit”.  Brad is the best-selling author of the Pike Logan Series and just released his latest installment, Hunter Killer.  I have personally been a big fan of the series since its inception in 2011, with One Rough Man.  Listen in…  From Brad’s site:...

Danny joined The Protectors to talk policing, solving crimes, and writing great detective thrillers.  Danny is a wealth of knowledge and it shows throughout his novels. Listen in…  About Danny: Danny R. Smith spent 21 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the last seven as a homicide detective. He now lives in Idaho where he works as a private investigator and consultant. He...

Fred stopped by The Protectors to talk about his career in counterrorism; hunting some of the world’s most elusive & deadly terrorists.  Fred also talks writing and being the chief security officer of one of the world’s foremost civilian intelligence outlets.  Listen in… From Stratfor: Fred Burton is one of the world's foremost authorities on security and terrorism. He oversees Stratfor&a...

Dale joined The Protectors to talk about his military experience, bringing “reality” to Hollywood as a military consultant, writing, and his famous roles.  Listen in..  From Dale’s Site: I didn’t set out to be an actor. My goal in coming to Hollywood was to change the way war movies were made, and so technical advising was my planned route to get that agenda moving. As I would take actors into the...

Very honored to have Aaron Hale join The Protectors to talk about his business, E.O.D. Fudge, his marathon running, and the incredible story of how he built a life with his wife McKayla.  Listen in…  From their story: When Aaron could not see or hear: “McKayla with no other way to communicate, began a method where she would draw words into the palm of his hand, one single letter at a time. "T...

Kevin joined The Protectors to discuss the mission of Operation Gratitude.  Operation Gratitude is committed to not just the military, but also the first responder community.  It is the season of giving, and not only money, Op Gratitude has numerous opportunities to give back to the community through volunteer opportunities, collection drives, etc.  Listen in… About Kevin: Kevin serves as the CEO...

Brian joined The Protectors to talk about his new book Sam Houston & The Alamo Avengers.  We also talk about how we initially met and Brian’s continued support of the law enforcement, military , and first responders. Listen.. From Brian’s Page: Not many broadcasters can say they are on the air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, but that is exactly what Brian Kilmeade has been doing since 2006....

A great chat with Don Bramer about the fantastic organization he oversees, the American Freedom Fund. A nonprofit that empowers veterans through a mission of athletics, education, and advocacy. Next week is their annual Manhattans, Martinis & Mistletoe Veterans Awards Gala in Washington, DC. Tickets are still available for this great cause!  What is the American Freedom Fund? American Freedom...

Chris and I chat about veteran businesses, the origin of Pocket Square Heroes, and preview some of the recent products Chris has put out.  I am a big fan of the pocket squares, definitely add a patriotic touch to formal wear and suits.   About Pocket Squares:  Pocket Square Heroes® are the worlds first award and patriotic inspired fashion accessory brand for veterans, patriots, military, and first...

Honored to have Ryan Manion on The Protectors w/Jason Piccolo.  Ryan and I discussed her book, understanding grief, the Travis Manion Foundation, and living in New Jersey.  Ryan is a true inspiration.  The book, The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose , is available now wherever books are sold.   About the Book: This book is for anyone who has ever received a kn...

Great chat with Zack Hughes.  We talk about his background, Elite Meet, and the importance of networking post-military.  Zack is the COO of Elite Meet, a non-profit that helps “connect these elite veterans [SOF & fighter pilots] with high quality employment opportunities.”  Listen in…  About Elite Meet: Ever wondered what Navy SEALs, fighter pilots and other elite veterans do once they leave t...

Great chat with Kevin and Chloe Coles of Raising Tactical Daughters!  They own and operate the store by the same name.  We chat about raising strong daughters. Their store is like the “tactical Amazon” with high quality gear.  PS:  They have a BENSHOT Baby Bottle on their site! Listen in…  From their website:  Raising Tactical Daughters spreads the message that we should raise our daughters to be...

Great conversation with Jeff & Brian on The Protectors.  Their new book Red Spectre is part of the Tier One series. I’m a big fan!   Listen in…  Jeffrey Wilson has at one time worked as an actor, a firefighter, a paramedic, a jet pilot, a diving instructor, a Naval Officer, and a Vascular and Trauma Surgeon. He also served two tours in Iraq as a combat surgeon with both the Marines and with a...

Martin “Marty” Schwartz is a longtime friend and career LEO.  Marty is an expert on policing with over 40 years of experience in the field.  Marty joined me to discuss his new book POLICING IS ABOUT PEOPLE.  @mschwartz955  Listen in…  About the book: Policing Is About People, examines the lawfulness and methodology of police actions and considerations in evaluating them. More importantly, it ident...

Kent Ogden, Marine and the Social Media Guru for Cannae Pro Gear joined me tonight to chat building a brand.  If you’ve been following me, you know I am a big fan of Cannae Pro Gear.  Check them out!  They are very pro-veteran!  On the Web: https://cannaeprogear.com/   Instagram: @cannaeprogear Facebook: Cannae Pro Gear Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Jason joined me to chat being a veteran.  Jason served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army and is now a veteran business owner.  Jason created and owns Grill Your Ass Off, a kick-ass seasoning company.  From the site.. “Each of our products is designed with a military theme so it can give you and a friend a laugh or bring back a great memory. Every one of our bottles is made in Texas with pride so...

Jessica chats about being a Veteran and tri-athlete.  From Jessica: The thought, “Well, this is it, my triathlon days are over.” has crossed my mind more than once in my 20 years of being a triathlete. The first time was when I went to West Point, knowing that I would now be devoted to the rigorous schedule of balancing academics, military duties, and a member of the cross country and track team....

Jeff is a world-class author and one half of the writing team, Andrews & Wilson. RED SPECTRE a Tier One Thriller is out NOW!  Wherever books are sold! From Jeff's Site http://www.andrews-wilson.com/jeff :  Jeffrey Wilson has at one time worked as an actor, a firefighter, a paramedic, a jet pilot, a diving instructor, a Naval Officer, and a Vascular and Trauma Surgeon. He also served two t...

Pete has traveled to most of the hots in the world over the past few decades, from Bosnia to Iraq to Afghanistan.  Pete uses his expertise in building rapport and coalitions as a host of the “Break It Down Show” podcast.  In Pete’s words “"I've been able to succeed in different cultural environments because I leverage the existing cultural paths to my advantage. By exploiting what alread...

Joshua Hood, Veteran, Author of “Treadstone Resurrection” Thanks for joining me on VET Chat Joshua. Joshua Hood graduated from the University of Memphis before joining the military and spending five years in the 82nd Airborne Division, where he was team leader in the 3-504 Parachute Infantry Regiment. In 2005, he was sent to Iraq and conducted combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedo...

Justin is the leader and founder of HillVets, an organization I am proud to be part of. About Justin: Justin Brown is the Founder, of HillVets and is currently the CEO, of the Nimitz Group, a bipartisan consulting firm tackling the most difficult veteran and healthcare issues. He has nearly a decade of Veterans’ focused experience and advocacy, fighting on behalf of Veterans and their families to...

You have seen him on True Detective and heard him on The Protectors.  Michael is a USMC veteran and you can tell it is a big part of who he us.  Michael has a diverse background in the acting/music scene; from performing in the 90's punk rock scene to a highly successful career doing voice-over work to his guest roll on the recent season of True Detective.   Michael supports several veteran c...