I want to thank Jeff Truex for coming on to talk about "After the Long Walk" a place for EOD techs to reach out for help. This is a special episode. If you need help, even outside of the EOD field, please reach out. Giving in to the darkness is not the cure. Thanks for being open Jeff and thank you to your crew for being there. 

Mike the Cop joined The Protectors to coming into the spotlight of social media back in the day, cops on TikTok, and tons of other great topics.  Mike’s podcast Tales of Valor is out now!  

About Mike:  Mike has been a big fixture on social media for the past several years, bringing comedy to the policing community to “humanize the badge”.  Follow Mike on FB, Twitter, Instagram, and beyond. 

Tales of Valor Podcast: http://www.tovpod.com/

Tu Lam is a career special forces operator, serving as a Green Beret and in the U.S. Army’s most elite unit.  Tus has recently been seen as a character in the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.  We touch on a ton of great topics…. Watch and listen in… 

About Rōnin Tactics: Rōnin Tactics leverages former Special Operations veterans that are exceptionally qualified in Marksmanship, Direct Action, Personnel Recovery, Security, Executive Protection, Reconnaissance, Trauma Medicine and other Special Operations capabilities. Our driven instructors continue to push for the next evolution in weapons handling and tactics as well as providing the experience needed to seek out and develop equipment for the modern tactical industry.

https://www.ronintactics.com/

Gabby Reece joined The Protectors to talk about her career, high-performance, marriage, kids, and tons of other great topics!  Gabby’s podcast, The Gabby Reece Show, is available on all major platforms! With special co-host Alicia Hanf. 

About: Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational leader, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. 

https://www.gabriellereece.com/ 

https://twitter.com/GabbyReece 

https://twitter.com/XPTLife

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Tim Cochrane joined The Protectors to talk about his work with American Corporate Partners (ACP). Tim is a USMC veteran and his experience runs from being a Member of New York Stock Exchange to Real Estate Professional to Congressional Candidate and Veteran Advocate. Tim is currently the Senior Vice President of Business Development for ACP.  

About: ACP’s free Mentoring Program connects post-9/11 veterans, active duty spouses and eligible military spouses (Protégés) with corporate professionals (Mentors) for customized mentorships. ACP assists veterans and eligible spouses on their path towards fulfilling, long-term careers, whether the veteran is job searching or newly employed.

NOTE: Years ago, I [Jason] was a mentee with ACP; being a mentee drove me to seek out training in business development & strategy (i.e. LEAN Six Sigma).  ACP is a great FREE opportunity for veterans and spouses! 

https://www.acp-usa.org/

Michael “Rod” Rodriguez joined The Protectors to talk about the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation.   

About Rod: Michael “Rod” Rodriguez is a retired Special Forces Green Beret with nine deployments, from his first in Somalia with 10th Mountain Division to his last in Afghanistan with 7th Special Forces Group. His last assignment as a Green Beret was as a Sniper Instructor at Fort Bragg, NC (Range 37). After 21 years of continuous service, he was medically retired for numerous injuries he received while in service to our great nation. Rod is not only the President and Chief Executive Officer for the GWOT Memorial Foundation, in November 2015 he was selected and served for over three years as a member for President George W. Bush’s Military Service Initiative Advisory Council with the role of advising and supporting the President and leadership of the Bush Institute on key Strategic and Programming priorities in support of Veterans and their families. He also assists with several other non-profits and is always only a phone call or email away from both the Civilian and Military community. In 2013 Rod was inducted into the lauded “Explorers Club” based in Manhattan as a “Fellow” for his research efforts on Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress. However, most importantly he is a proud Grandfather, Father and Hermano to many.

https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/

Ronald Moeller, former CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer, joined The Protectors. Ron has decades of service to our Nation from the Balkans to AFG to Iraq, and tons of other worldwide locations. We touch on a ton of issues! Ron will be back, we have a ton more to cover! Shout out to my awesome co-host Pete Turner. Also, great story about Anthony Tata in the episode. Wow. Also....Circle of trust… telling your kids your work for the Agency.

Mike Glover, former Green Beret SGM, now CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, joined The Protectors to talk preparation, his career, and so much more. 

About Mike: Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, security, and crisis management operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes, and Soundcloud. He is an avid outdoorsman, overland and traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and resides in Prescott, AZ where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival.


https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/

Chuck Porter is a friend, a veteran, Marine, former LEO, and great guest.  Chuck not only served his country in the Armed Forces but went on to become a police officer then off to the airwave hosting a popular radio show.  @sheepdogsinc 
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Join PicREP nightly…LIVE…! What is PicREP? “Piccolo’s Report” A virtual space to discuss the positives of the day, to vent, to talk with guests. ZERO POLITICS! ‬ Don’t hesitate to ask questions!  This is “our” time!

Tony Blauer has been studying fear for decades.  Listen in as Tony discusses knowing fear, knowing doubt, and how it affects our lives.  Special Co-Host Alicia Hanf.

https://www.knowfearnow.com/

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