The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

 Charles Barber & Bart Gullong joined the show to talk about the fight to get QuikClot to warfighters post 9/11 and the bureaucratic machine that stood in their way.  We talk about all this and a ton more!  Make sure to read the incredible book, In the Blood: How Two Outsiders Solved a Centuries-Old Medical Mystery and Took On the US Army.  This episode brought to you by Blackstone Publishing....

Jeff Wilson and Matt Swenson joined The Protectors® to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and good vs evil.  We go down the rabbit hole of AI as an antagonist and how you could stay ahead of it.  Jeff’s new thriller co-authored with Brian Andrews, THE SANDBOX, is an eye-opening look into a new threat, AI as a killer.   Matt Swenson is new to the show.  Matt spent decades in the cyber crime wo...

SENSITIVE DISCUSSION:  Kara Smith joined The Protectors® to discuss domestic human trafficking.  Trafficking is topic that need to be discussed and needs to be understood in order to fight it.    Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Taylor Moore joined the show to talk about his new book, nuclear arms convoys, Texas, and a ton more.  We were joined by Ama Adair.   https://taylormoorebooks.com/ Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Katherine Boyle joined The Protectors® to talk about what it's like to grow up in an police family, learning to live a life outside the "job", dealing with stress, dark humor, and a ton more.   About:  Katherine Boyle is originally from Philadelphia, where she was raised in a close knit family with a strong law enforcement presence. After moving to New York City for college and a su...

Jerry joined the show to talk fentanyl, xylazine, enforcement, and a ton of other topics.   About Jerry:  Executive Director of the Liberty Mid Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).  Prior to his appointment as Director, he served 25 years with the Philadelphia Police Department, with command assignments in Patrol, Civil Affairs, Training Bureau and Narcotics Division, retiring as...

William Kaufman joined The Protectors® to talk about his movie, THE CHANNEL, working with Max Martini & Clayne Crawford, bringing realism to screen, and a ton more.  I screened the movie and it is good-to-go!   THE CHANNEL:  After their bank heist goes wrong, a desperate criminal, his out-of-control brother, and their motley crew of ex-marines must escape New Orleans and the determined FBI age...

Mike Glover joined The Protectors® to talk about a ton of great topics.  From Libya to training to being prepared to giving back to the community.   Mike’s book, PREPARED, is out now.  It is a solid read and must-have.   This episode is brought to you by Blackstone Publishing.  Make sure to pick up a copy of Joshua Hood’s new book, THE GUARDIAN.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on I...

Brett Crozier joined The Protectors® to talk about his Navy career, being a fighter pilot, Veterans Village Of San Diego, critical decisions, and a ton more.  Brett’s book, SURF WHEN YOU CAN, is out now.  About: Brett Crozier grew up in California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, and embarked on a thirty-year career in the Navy, flying dozens of combat missions over Iraq and leadin...

Joshua Hood joined The Protectors® to talk about his new book GUARDIAN, shooting sports, Staccato pistols, the writing process, ‘grifters’ in the writing industry, a trip with Mark Greaney, and a ton more.  We were joined by veteran and author A.M Adair.   About Josh: Joshua Hood is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author of The Treadstone Series, Clear by Fire and Warning Order. He...

Gabby Franco joined The Protectors® Podcast to talk all things shooting, from first-time shooters, to long-range shooting, firearms, training, and a ton more!  Callie Farill joined us as co-host.     Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Dale Brown, NYT Best-Selling Author & veteran, joined The Protectors® to talk about his new book WEAPONS OF OPPORTUNITY, his writing research, AND a really cool topic that I knew less than nothing about; The Civil Air Patrol.  Thank you AM Adair for co-hosting!   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Jack Beaumont joined The Protectors® Podcast to discuss his life as a fighter pilot, hunting war criminals with special forces and becoming a spy. Want to know what it is like to live a clandestine life? Listen to Jack tell his story; it's nothing like James Bond.   About: Jack Beaumont is the pseudonym of the author of "The Frenchman." He is a former operative in the clandestine op...

The Protectors® is back! Police Week just ended and wanted to talk policing with BC Sanders.   How can we fix policing? Retention? Recruiting?   We also talk music from old school to new school.  Make sure to check out BC's podcast The Disruptors.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Callie Farill joined The Protectors® to talk about competition shooting, firearms training, 1911s, and a ton more.  Make sure to check out all that Callie has been up to, including the Valkyrie Tribe!   https://thevalkyrietribe.com/ Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Jess Flores joined The Protectors® to talk about pivoting to a new career, law enforcement, dealing with change, and why we sometimes need help changing roles.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Ryan Stovall joined The Protectors® to talk about his poetry collection Black Snowflakes Smothering A Torch: How to Talk to Your Veteran, working in a combat hospital, Balad burn pits, his writing career, and a ton more.   About Ryan: Ryan Stovall is a former adventurer, world traveler, and Green Beret twice decorated for valor and awarded two Purple Hearts, whose poetry, short fiction, and creati...

Alex Nauert joined The Protectors® to talk about serving in the USMC, how he handle being wounded in combat, starting a small business, and his work with the Woody Williams Foundation.  Alex goes in-depth on how he started Tap Tavern Truck, his mobile bar service.  It is really cool and makes me want to start a mobile coffee business!    Check out Alex's first interview on Episode #91 (Februa...

Eddie Molina joined The Protectors® to talk about a ton of great topics!  From getting his start in writing, deploying to Iraq in 2008, the 20-year anniversary of the beginning of OIF, editing, and much more.  Make sure to check out more of Eddie’s work at eddiemolina.com   Eddie also writes for Law Enforcement Today.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Rick Hogg and Jason discuss the launch of The Protectors Foundation About: Established in February 2023, The Protectors Foundation recognized the need for training and equipment within the law enforcement, firefighting, and EMS community, especially at the local level. The Protectors Foundation solicits donations to provide critical support to the protector community. Your donation will directly i...

Peter Ostrovsky joined The Protectors® Podcast to talk about his three+ decade career in law enforcement, dealing with incredible loss, and how to transition from LEO to the private sector.  BC Sanders joined us as a co-host.   Peter lost his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Jack Ostrovsky, in a 2020 training accident.  Please listen to Peter discuss this loss and the circumstances around the accident.   Pe...

The Protectors® Podcast presents Larry Loftis with special co-host Ama Adair.   We talk writing nonfiction thrillers and his new book THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER LARRY LOFTIS is the New York Times and international bestselling author of four non-fiction thrillers: THE PRINCESS SPY (New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, winner of the Florida Book Awards bronze medal), CO...

Mickey Schuch joined The Protectors® Podcast, joined by Todd Fox co-hosting.  We talked about BJJ for those starting out, especially in their 40-50s, Todd’s famous video BJJ vs. Kung Fu, training civilians, and much more.   https://carrytrainer.com/   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

The Protectors® Podcast presents Mike Sarraille, author of EVERYDAY WARRIOR and retired Navy SEAL joined the show to talk about his new book EVERYDAY WARRIOR, leadership training, and a ton more.  https://mikesarraille.com/ Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Author, veteran, and former SWAT officer Joshua Hood stopped by The Protectors®.  BC Sanders joined us as we talked pistols, lever actions, shotguns, and ARs—everything from Stacatto to lever actions to big ole 44 magnums.   In Part 2 of this series, we jump into some deep topics.   About Joshua:  Author of The Treadstone Resurrection & Search and Destroy Series—Aficionado of Sharp Knives &amp...