The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

Tim O’Hara, punk rocker & EMT, joined The Protectors® to talk about the catalyst that brought him into the “protector” world, entering the world of punk as a youth, training, and firearms   We were joined by BC Sanders of The Disruptors Podcast.  

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Charlie, the creator of Ten Eight Memes & Podcast, joined The Protectors® to talk about meme wars, cancel culture in the Protector community, career transition, our hometown of Blairstown NJ, and a ton more. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-eight-podcast/id1530965244

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Pete Forcelli joined The Protectors® to talk about multi-decades career from the NYPD to ATF.  We also talked about what it’s like to blow the whistle (Fast and Furious), policing the housing projects in NYC, and a ton more.   We also talk about Pete's work to assist the exoneration of those wrongly convicted.  

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Todd Fox, Tour Protection, stopped by The Protectors® to talk about his new book PROTECTIVE PERSPECTIVE.  Todd is a veteran U.S. Marine, has a solid background in law enforcement, and has been on the tour scene for years.  We talk about how he got into the security field, working with Madonna, and going on to be behind the scenes for major bands.  

About the book:  PROTECTIVE PERSPECTIVE: A Peek Behind the Curtain. This book is a simple, yet complex, compilation of photos and concepts related to protective operations performed while on a world music tour in 2022. It shares rare behind the scenes images coupled with underpinning protective ideas.  It offers readers an ALL ACCESS visual experience in the realm of protectors and high-profile celebrities while traveling across the globe. Protective Perspective provides a unique vantage into the domain of music touring while simultaneously offering acute insight to those in the business of art and professional protection. It offers value to anyone with an interest in music, travel, photography, protection, military operations, and/or a desire to understand that which unfolds behind the curtain.  

Available NOW at tourprotection.com 

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Nate Boyer joined The Protectors® to talk about the movie MVP, the similarities between athletes & veterans, how the charity was formed, and a ton more.   Watch MVP now!  Streaming worldwide.  

MVP was founded in 2015 by Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer and former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer. They wanted to address the challenges that combat veterans and former professional athletes face in transition once the uniform comes off.

MVP empowers combat veterans and former professional athletes by connecting them after the uniform comes off; providing them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone.

https://vetsandplayers.org/

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The Protectors® Podcast presents Stephen Hunter.  We talk the Swagger series, The Shooter movie/TV show, guns, and a ton more!   Co-Host AM Adair!

Stephen Hunter has written over twenty novels. The retired chief film critic for The Washington Post, where he won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism, he has also published two collections of film criticism and a nonfiction work, American Gunfight. 

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Ian Scotto, Battleline Podcast, stopped by the show to talk about how to start a podcast from the beginning.   We go over equipment, topics, intervieiwing, etc.  This is a follow up to the Skillset article "How To Start A Podcast"

https://www.skillsetmag.com/how-to-start-a-podcast/

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The Protectors® presents Brady Taylor with special co-host A.M Adair.  Brad talks about his new book, THE DEVIL'S RANSOM, his research process, leaving the military, and a ton more.  Look for the release of Brad's new book on 1/24/2023.  

ABOUT: Brad Taylor was born on Okinawa, Japan, but grew up on 40-acres in rural Texas.  Graduating from the University of Texas, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry.  Brad served for more than 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel.  During that time he held numerous Infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron.  He has conducted operations in support of US national interests in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other classified locations.

CO-HOST: A.M. Adair retired from active duty as a Chief Warrant Officer of the United States Navy with over 21 years in the Intelligence Community specializing in counterintelligence and human intelligence. She has been to numerous countries all around the world, to include multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her experiences have been unique and provided her imagination with a wealth of material to draw from to give her stories life. 

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Thank you all for supporting the show this year!  114 episodes!  

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The Protectors® Podcast presents Lisa Regina.  Lisa is an accomplished film professional both in front and behind the camera.  Lisa talks about the Veterans Film Apprenticeship, behind the scenes of a movie set, mentoring, and the series Heroic Episodes.  

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https://heroicepisodes.org/

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