The Protectors® Podcast
Welcome to The Protectors® Podcast, where the valor meets the storyteller. Hosted by Jason Piccolo, a seasoned veteran and retired special agent, this series is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the courage and tales of those who pledge to protect us. Beyond the front-line stories of bravery and dedication, this podcast goes a step further, weaving in the perspectives of those who bolster and narrate the protector's journey—featuring a remarkable lineup including New York Times Best Sellers and acclaimed Hollywood actors.
The Protectors® Podcast offers a diverse array of voices, from those who wear the uniform to the authors and entertainers who amplify their stories. It's a unique blend that highlights not only the raw realities faced by our protectors but also how their sacrifices inspire the narratives we cherish in literature and film. Each episode is a testament to the interconnected worlds of service and support, bringing listeners an unmatched depth of insight.
Dr. Jason Piccolo is a retired federal agent, former U.S. Army Infantry Captain (Iraq 2006), and author.
Past Guests Include:- Sean Patrick Flanery - Andrews & Wilson- Mark Greaney- Stephen Hunter- Remi Adeleke - Florent Groberg - Clint Emerson - Travis Mills
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 534
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
#155 |Aaron Williamson | USMC Veteran | Actor
Aaron is a USMC veteran, former Contractor in Iraq, Celebrity Trainer, and now moving into the Acting arena.
During the interview Aaron discusses the solemn duty of being a USMC Body B…
#154 | Chris Cruise| Cruise Customs
Chris Cruise joined The Protectors to talk about his time as a paratrooper, from concept to startup of Cruise Customs, to having veteran mentors like Bottle Breacher & Grunt Style, to a…
#153 | Adam Rund | Higher Ground USA
Adam Rund on The Protectors! Adam joined the show to talk about his background, how he became involved with Higher Ground USA, the mission of HGUSA, and a ton of other topics. Not only…
#152 | James Hatch | Spike's K9 Fund
James Hatch of Spike’s K9 Fund joined The Protectors to discuss the mission of the non-profit, touched on his career, how we can help, and a ton of other topics.
About: Spikes K9 Fund …
#151 | Tom Spooner | Warriors Heart
Tom Spooner joined The Protectors to talk about his military career, how he became involved with Warriors Heart, stigma, and tons of other great topics. I am a solid proponent of Warri…
#150 | Max Uriarte | Terminal Lance & Battle Born
Max Uriarte, creator of Terminal Lance, stopped by The Protectors to talk about his new book Battle Born. Max chatted with us about the origin of Terminal Lance, getting out of the Mari…
#149 | Marcus Torgerson | Krav Maga Instructor
Marcus joined The Protectors to talk about his life inside the martial arts community for decades, training in Israel, Krav Maga, getting punched in the face, oh sh*t moments, and a ton…
#148 | Brad Thor | Bestselling Author | Near Dark
Brad Thor joined The Protectors to talk about creating the Scot Harvath series, writing pre & post 9/11, paying attention to detail, Red Team analytics, and tons of other topics!
About…
#147 |Silver Spear Security | John & Loren
John & Loren joined The Protectors to discuss military members transitioning into the security field, close quarters contact, protective ops, and a ton of other great topics!
About Joh…
#146 | Colton Dixon | Musician
Colton Dixon joined The Protectors to discuss his musical background, the influence his veteran grandfather had on him, and his time on American Idol. Colton Dixon also discusses how h…
#145 | J.T. Patten | Thriller Author
J.T. Patten joined The Protectors to talk about his time working overseas intelligence operations, book clearance through intelligence agencies, crafting thrillers, self-publishing vers…
#144 | Nick Norris | Navy SEAL | PROTEKT
Inspiring. Nick Norris is truly inspiring. Nick’s energy is contagious, I’m sure his friends and teammates can attest to that. Nick is currently building out the Protekt brand but is…
#143 | Dr. Luis Alvarez | U.S. Army Veteran | MIT | Theradaptive
Dr. Luis Alvarez joined The Protectors to discuss the future of warfighter healing. Interview coming this week. Luis is a U.S. Army Veteran and has a PhD from MIT.
About: Luis is a Wes…
#142 | Boot Campaign | #LaceUpAMERICA | Shelly & Jason
Shelly Kirkland, CEO, and Jason Borne, a veteran U.S. Marine, from the Boot Campaign joined The Protectors to discuss the nonprofit’s beginnings, the meaning of #LaceUpAMERICA , #PTSD s…
#141 | Kevin Flike | Green Beret | Wounded by War
Kevin Flike joined The Protectors. I met Kevin Flike through the S & P Global VALOR series viewing of his documentary “Wounded By War: A Green Beret’s Hard Learned Lessons In Resilienc…
#140 | Digital Brains
Digital Brains is on a mission, support organizations that give back to the community. Adam Shoenfeld and Corey Boise joined me to talk about the band’s origin, supporting veteran non…
#139 | Jessie Graff | American Ninja Warrior | a true "Wonder Woman"
Jessie Graff joined The Protectors to talk about her background, working on Wonder Woman 1984, NBC’s The Titan Games, and tons of other great stuff. Jesse is such an inspiration! Than…
#138 | Betsy Ross | Author and Veteran
Betsy Ross, Veteran and Author, joined The Protectors to talk writing, leaving the service, and getting the right messages out there. Betsy Ross is an author of the "Fight" series to f…
#137 | Bill Hart | Navy SEAL | Acumen Performance Group
Bill Hart from the Acumen Performance Group (APG) joined The Protectors. Bill is a retired Navy SEAL with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Bill co-founded Acumen Performan…
#136 | Brian Kilmeade | Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers
Brian Kilmeade stopped by The Protectors to talk about Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers, stand up comedy, and tons of other topics. Thank you to my awesome special co-host Jennifer M…