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The Protectors® Podcast

1,053 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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.

By tuning in to The Protectors® Podcast, you're not just listening to a podcast—you're stepping into a powerful community that stretches from the battlefields to the bookshelves and the silver screen. Whether you're seeking thrilling accounts of valor, insights into the creative process, or simply inspiring conversations, this podcast has something for you. Listen now to celebrate and understand the entire ecosystem that upholds our guardians and their stories. Join us in this auditory salute to the heroes and their champions alike.


Dr. Jason Piccolo is a retired federal agent, former U.S. Army Infantry Captain (Iraq 2006), and author.  

Past Guests Include:- Jack Carr- Brad Taylor- Sean Patrick Flanery - Andrews & Wilson- Mark Greaney- Stephen Hunter- Remi Adeleke - Florent Groberg - Clint Emerson - Travis Mills 

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Episodes

#270 | Mark Oliva of NSSF discusses SHOT 2022

November 30, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. What is the status of SHOT SHOW 2022?  What about SIG dropping out? How is SHOT dealing with COVID?  Why doesn’t SHOT move venues (like to Florida)?  What should you expect if you go to SHOT?  All these questions and a lot more, answered now!  Listen in as Mark Oliva talks SHOT, Lever Actions, and the Industry.   We also talk about veterans entering the industry and networking at the event.   Mark is a veteran U.S. Marine and the Director of Public Affairs at the Na...

#270 | Mark Oliva of NSSF discusses SHOT 2022

November 30, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

What is the status of SHOT SHOW 2022?  What about SIG dropping out? How is SHOT dealing with COVID?  Why doesn’t SHOT move venues (like to Florida)?  What should you expect if you go to SHOT?  All these questions and a lot more, answered now!  Listen in as Mark Oliva talks SHOT, Lever Actions, and the Industry.   We also talk about veterans entering the industry and networking at the event.   Mark is a veteran U.S. Marine and the Director of Public Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Fo...

Season 4 | Mark Oliva of NSSF discusses SHOT 2022

November 30, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

What is the status of SHOT SHOW 2022?  What about SIG dropping out? How is SHOT dealing with COVID?  Why doesn’t SHOT move venues (like to Florida)?  What should you expect if you go to SHOT?  All these questions and a lot more, answered now!  Listen in as Mark Oliva talks SHOT, Lever Actions, and the Industry.   We also talk about veterans entering the industry and networking at the event.   Mark is a veteran U.S. Marine and the Director of Public Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Fo...

#269 | Ted Andre & Fred Burton | Assassinated | Part 1

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. 1973.  5 shots ring out in the suburbs of the Nation’s Capital.  Colonel Joseph Alon lay dead from an assassin’s bullets.  A few blocks away, Fred Burton, a then sixteen-year teen sleeps silently in his bed.   A short time later, in another part of the world, Ted Andre’s dad, a decorated MACV-SOG veteran, hears of his friend Joseph’s murder.  Answers.  Answers are needed.  How?  Why?  Who?  These questions haunt.   Ted’s father’s dying wish is to learn who killed his...

#269 | Ted Andre & Fred Burton | Assassinated | Part 1

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

1973.  5 shots ring out in the suburbs of the Nation’s Capital.  Colonel Joseph Alon lay dead from an assassin’s bullets.  A few blocks away, Fred Burton, a then sixteen-year teen sleeps silently in his bed.   A short time later, in another part of the world, Ted Andre’s dad, a decorated MACV-SOG veteran, hears of his friend Joseph’s murder.  Answers.  Answers are needed.  How?  Why?  Who?  These questions haunt.   Ted’s father’s dying wish is to learn who killed his friend.   Follow Ted an...

Season 4 | Ted Andre & Fred Burton | Assassinated | Part 1

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

1973.  5 shots ring out in the suburbs of the Nation’s Capital.  Colonel Joseph Alon lay dead from an assassin’s bullets.  A few blocks away, Fred Burton, a then sixteen-year teen sleeps silently in his bed.   A short time later, in another part of the world, Ted Andre’s dad, a decorated MACV-SOG veteran, hears of his friend Joseph’s murder.  Answers.  Answers are needed.  How?  Why?  Who?  These questions haunt.   Ted’s father’s dying wish is to learn who killed his friend.   Follow Ted an...

#268 | Eric Bishop Talks Writing a Thriller

November 24, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Eric Bishop, thriller writer, joined The Protectors to talk about his recently released book, THE BODY MAN.  We were joined by a fellow author Jack Stewart (who is also an F-18 Fighter Pilot!!).  We hit on a bunch of great topics.   The Book: Who protects the secrets of the Presidency? The Body Man. And he's vanished without a trace. In a town that’s obsessed with dark secrets, where the currency of power is information, The White House has kept a huge one for dec...

Season 4 | Eric Bishop Talks Writing a Thriller | Episode 3

November 24, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Eric Bishop, thriller writer, joined The Protectors to talk about his recently released book, THE BODY MAN.  We were joined by a fellow author Jack Stewart (who is also an F-18 Fighter Pilot!!).  We hit on a bunch of great topics.   The Book: Who protects the secrets of the Presidency? The Body Man. And he's vanished without a trace. In a town that’s obsessed with dark secrets, where the currency of power is information, The White House has kept a huge one for decades. Charged with the ta...

Season 4 | Brian Kilmeade is Back! | Episode 2

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Brian Kilmeade returns to The Protectors to talk about his new book The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul.  We also talk about how Brian started in the media from stand-up comedy to being part of the UFC in the early seasons.  Thank you to my friend CE Albanese for co-hosting.   Head to bigtexordnance.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

#267 | Brian Kilmeade is Back!

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Brian Kilmeade returns to The Protectors to talk about his new book The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul.  We also talk about how Brian started in the media from stand-up comedy to being part of the UFC in the early seasons.  Thank you to my friend CE Albanese for co-hosting.   Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

#267 | Brian Kilmeade is Back!

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Brian Kilmeade returns to The Protectors to talk about his new book The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul.  We also talk about how Brian started in the media from stand-up comedy to being part of the UFC in the early seasons.  Thank you to my friend CE Albanese for co-hosting.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

#266 | Jack Carr Returns

November 11, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Send us a Text Message. SEASON 4!!!  Jack Carr returns!  Jack has been great to The Protectors Podcast, joining the live shows, recorded shows, and so much more.  Genuine and approachable are words to describe Jack Carr.  I guarantee that no matter the international reception to Terminal List starring Chris Pratt (yeah, name drop), that Jack will still be genuine.   Jack talks to us about hunting, tracking, writing, Hollywood, and so much more.   My good friend Gene O’Neill joined me as coh...

#266 | Jack Carr Returns

November 11, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

SEASON 4!!!  Jack Carr returns!  Jack has been great to The Protectors Podcast, joining the live shows, recorded shows, and so much more.  Genuine and approachable are words to describe Jack Carr.  I guarantee that no matter the international reception to Terminal List starring Chris Pratt (yeah, name drop), that Jack will still be genuine.   Jack talks to us about hunting, tracking, writing, Hollywood, and so much more.   My good friend Gene O’Neill joined me as cohost, Gene is a longtime f...

Season 4 | Jack Carr Returns | Episode 1

November 11, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

SEASON 4!!!  Jack Carr returns!  Jack has been great to The Protectors Podcast, joining the live shows, recorded shows, and so much more.  Genuine and approachable are words to describe Jack Carr.  I guarantee that no matter the international reception to Terminal List starring Chris Pratt (yeah, name drop), that Jack will still be genuine.   Jack talks to us about hunting, tracking, writing, Hollywood, and so much more.   My good friend Gene O’Neill joined me as cohost, Gene is a longtime f...

Season 3 | Jason Allison | Retired NYPD Detective | Writer | Podcaster (Episode 91)

October 21, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Jason Allison, writer, podcaster, and retired NYPD detective joined The Protectors for the final episode of Season 3.   Jason is also one half of a podcast duo that put out the show THE LONG SHADOW…a podcast that talks about the greatest crime movies!  #theprotectors Head to bigtexordnance.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

#265 | Jason Allison | Retired NYPD Detective | Writer | Podcaster

October 21, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Jason Allison, writer, podcaster, and retired NYPD detective joined The Protectors for the final episode of Season 3.   Jason is also one half of a podcast duo that put out the show THE LONG SHADOW…a podcast that talks about the greatest crime movies!  #theprotectors Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

#265 | Jason Allison | Retired NYPD Detective | Writer | Podcaster

October 21, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Jason Allison, writer, podcaster, and retired NYPD detective joined The Protectors for the final episode of Season 3.   Jason is also one half of a podcast duo that put out the show THE LONG SHADOW…a podcast that talks about the greatest crime movies!  #theprotectors Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

Season 3 | Mike Carey & Chris Margetis with King Borris | Live Talk with the Manson Brothers | (Episode 88)

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

Fun roundtable with the writers and stars of the Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre.  Joined by King Borris.  We talk all things zombies, creating a movie, and a ton more!  Streamed live on October 6, 2021 Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

Season 3 | H. Rip Rawlings | NYT Best-Selling Author | USMC Retired (Episode 89)

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Lt Colonel Rip Rawlings (USMC, Ret) is a New York Times, USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author.  This is a special episode of our live talk recorded on October 5, 2021.  Head to bigtexordnance.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Season 3 | Eric Frohardt | COO of DEFY | Former Navy SEAL (Episode 90)

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Eric Frohardt is a former Navy SEAL and now Chief Operating Officer of DEFY.  We talk transition, networking, and a ton more.   Head to bigtexordnance.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Mike Carey & Chris Margetis with King Borris | Live Talk with the Manson Brothers | (Episode 88)

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Fun roundtable with the writers and stars of the Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre.  Joined by King Borris.  We talk all things zombies, creating a movie, and a ton more!  Streamed live on October 6, 2021 Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

#264 | H. Rip Rawlings | NYT Best-Selling Author | USMC Retired

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Lt Colonel Rip Rawlings (USMC, Ret) is a New York Times, USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author.  This is a special episode of our live talk recorded on October 5, 2021.  Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

#264 | H. Rip Rawlings | NYT Best-Selling Author | USMC Retired

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Lt Colonel Rip Rawlings (USMC, Ret) is a New York Times, USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author.  This is a special episode of our live talk recorded on October 5, 2021.  Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

#263 | Eric Frohardt | COO of DEFY | Former Navy SEAL

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Eric Frohardt is a former Navy SEAL and now Chief Operating Officer of DEFY.  We talk transition, networking, and a ton more.   Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Season 3 | Rick Hogg | War HOGG Tactical | Special Ops Veteran | (Episode 87)

October 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

What do we do when social media goes down?  What training do we do to prepare to protect our house?  What do you know about Duco?  We talk about all of these things and more!  Rick Hogg, a 29 year special operations veteran and expert trainer joined The Protectors.   Make sure to check out Warhogg.com  Head to bigtexordnance.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

#262 | Rick Hogg | War HOGG Tactical | Special Ops Veteran

October 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. What do we do when social media goes down?  What training do we do to prepare to protect our house?  What do you know about Duco?  We talk about all of these things and more!  Rick Hogg, a 29 year special operations veteran and expert trainer joined The Protectors.   Make sure to check out Warhogg.com  Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

#262 | Rick Hogg | War HOGG Tactical | Special Ops Veteran

October 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

What do we do when social media goes down?  What training do we do to prepare to protect our house?  What do you know about Duco?  We talk about all of these things and more!  Rick Hogg, a 29 year special operations veteran and expert trainer joined The Protectors.   Make sure to check out Warhogg.com  Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

Season 3 | Brad Waudby | Detective | Warriors Heart Advocate | (Episode 86)

October 03, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Brad is a true protector.  Brad joined the show to talk about his darkest day and how he thrived after he received help.  Brad also talks about the incredible programs that Warriors Heart has that helped him recover from his addiction and darkness.   ABOUT BRAD Waudby Brad Waudby is a 13-year veteran Detective in Northern New Jersey, just outside New York City. Throughout his career, he has investigated Organized Crime, Narcotics, been in the Special Victims Unit, and is currently assigned ...

#261 | Brad Waudby | Detective | Warriors Heart Advocate

October 03, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Send us a Text Message. Brad is a true protector.  Brad joined the show to talk about his darkest day and how he thrived after he received help.  Brad also talks about the incredible programs that Warriors Heart has that helped him recover from his addiction and darkness.   ABOUT BRAD Waudby Brad Waudby is a 13-year veteran Detective in Northern New Jersey, just outside New York City. Throughout his career, he has investigated Organized Crime, Narcotics, been in the Special Victims Unit, a...

#261 | Brad Waudby | Detective | Warriors Heart Advocate

October 03, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Brad is a true protector.  Brad joined the show to talk about his darkest day and how he thrived after he received help.  Brad also talks about the incredible programs that Warriors Heart has that helped him recover from his addiction and darkness.   ABOUT BRAD Waudby Brad Waudby is a 13-year veteran Detective in Northern New Jersey, just outside New York City. Throughout his career, he has investigated Organized Crime, Narcotics, been in the Special Victims Unit, and is currently assigned ...

Season 3 | Daryl Hornbeck | EOD Veteran | After Action Racing | (Episode 85)

September 29, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Great interview with a great friend. Daryl Hornbeck joined The Protectors to talk about his decades in the U.S. Army from the 1990s through the GWOT. Daryl served four tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq (where we served together). Daryl’s career took him from his initial enlistment in Artillery to becoming an EOD tech for the majority of his career. Daryl talks about deploying, loss, and then finding a new mission post-retirement building a veteran racing team called After Action Racing (A...

#260 | Daryl Hornbeck | EOD Veteran | After Action Racing

September 29, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Great interview with a great friend. Daryl Hornbeck joined The Protectors to talk about his decades in the U.S. Army from the 1990s through the GWOT. Daryl served four tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq (where we served together). Daryl’s career took him from his initial enlistment in Artillery to becoming an EOD tech for the majority of his career. Daryl talks about deploying, loss, and then finding a new mission post-retirement building a veteran racing team call...

#260 | Daryl Hornbeck | EOD Veteran | After Action Racing

September 29, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Great interview with a great friend. Daryl Hornbeck joined The Protectors to talk about his decades in the U.S. Army from the 1990s through the GWOT. Daryl served four tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq (where we served together). Daryl’s career took him from his initial enlistment in Artillery to becoming an EOD tech for the majority of his career. Daryl talks about deploying, loss, and then finding a new mission post-retirement building a veteran racing team called After Action Racing (A...

Season 3 | Wayne Phelps | Author of On Killing Remotely | (Episode 84)

September 27, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Interesting discussion with USMC LTC (Ret.) Wayne Phelps about his book On Killing Remotely: The Psychology of Killing with Drones.  We discuss his military background as a drone operator, war, and his writing.  About the book: Throughout history society has determined specific rules of engagement between adversaries in armed conflict. With advances in technology from armor in the Middle Ages to nerve gas in World War I to weapons of mass destruction in our own time, the rules have constant...

#259 | Wayne Phelps | Author of On Killing Remotely

September 27, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Interesting discussion with USMC LTC (Ret.) Wayne Phelps about his book On Killing Remotely: The Psychology of Killing with Drones.  We discuss his military background as a drone operator, war, and his writing.  About the book: Throughout history society has determined specific rules of engagement between adversaries in armed conflict. With advances in technology from armor in the Middle Ages to nerve gas in World War I to weapons of mass destruction in our own time...

#259 | Wayne Phelps | Author of On Killing Remotely

September 27, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Interesting discussion with USMC LTC (Ret.) Wayne Phelps about his book On Killing Remotely: The Psychology of Killing with Drones.  We discuss his military background as a drone operator, war, and his writing.  About the book: Throughout history society has determined specific rules of engagement between adversaries in armed conflict. With advances in technology from armor in the Middle Ages to nerve gas in World War I to weapons of mass destruction in our own time, the rules have constant...

Season 3 | Donnelly Wilkes | Author of Code Red Fallujah | (Episode 83)

September 26, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Incredible discussion with Donnelly Wilkes about his military time including his wartime tour in Iraq.  We also take a deep dive into Donnelly's book Code Red Fallujah.   Head to bigtexordnance.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

#258 | Donnelly Wilkes | Author of Code Red Fallujah

September 26, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Incredible discussion with Donnelly Wilkes about his military time including his wartime tour in Iraq.  We also take a deep dive into Donnelly's book Code Red Fallujah.   Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

#258 | Donnelly Wilkes | Author of Code Red Fallujah

September 26, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Incredible discussion with Donnelly Wilkes about his military time including his wartime tour in Iraq.  We also take a deep dive into Donnelly's book Code Red Fallujah.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

Season 3 | Lauren Mickler & Jeff Morris | LIVE Discussion of LEGION RISING | (Episode 82)

September 24, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Don’t miss this recorded live broadcast of The Protectors interview with Jeff Morris and Lauren Mickler.  We discuss their book LEGION RISING and the story behind bringing it to print.   Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo Jason's book, UNWAVERING is out now!

Lauren Mickler & Jeff Morris | LIVE Discussion of LEGION RISING | (Episode 82)

September 24, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. Don’t miss this recorded live broadcast of The Protectors interview with Jeff Morris and Lauren Mickler.  We discuss their book LEGION RISING and the story behind bringing it to print.   Support the Show. Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

Season 3 | Kyle Mills | NYT Best-Selling Author | Vince Flynn / Enemy at the Gates (Episode 81)

September 23, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

KYLE MILLS, TALKS MITCH RAPP & ZOMBIES About the book ENEMY AT THE GATES Mitch Rapp has worked for a number of presidents over his career, but Anthony Cook is unlike any he’s encountered before. Cunning and autocratic, he feels no loyalty to America’s institutions and is distrustful of the influence Rapp and CIA director Irene Kennedy have in Washington. When Kennedy discovers evidence of a mole scouring the Agency’s database for sensitive information on Nicholas Ward, the world’s first t...

#256 | Kyle Mills | NYT Best-Selling Author | Vince Flynn / Enemy at the Gates

September 23, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. KYLE MILLS, TALKS MITCH RAPP & ZOMBIES About the book ENEMY AT THE GATES Mitch Rapp has worked for a number of presidents over his career, but Anthony Cook is unlike any he’s encountered before. Cunning and autocratic, he feels no loyalty to America’s institutions and is distrustful of the influence Rapp and CIA director Irene Kennedy have in Washington. When Kennedy discovers evidence of a mole scouring the Agency’s database for sensitive information on Nicholas ...

Season 3 | Ray McPadden | Ranger | Author of WE MARCH AT MIDNIGHT (Episode 80)

September 19, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Ray McPadden joined The Protectors to talk about his service, his new book WE MARCHED AT MIDNIGHT, and a ton more.   Ray’s Book: We March at Midnight is a blood-spattered tour de force of growing up, leadership, the nature of war, and its aftermath. About Ray:  Ray served as an infantry officer with 2nd Ranger Battalion and 10th Mountain Division, deploying four times and living almost two years on the Afghan-Pakistan border. He earned a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and a medal for valo...

#255 | Ray McPadden | Ranger | Author of WE MARCH AT MIDNIGHT

September 19, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Ray McPadden joined The Protectors to talk about his service, his new book WE MARCHED AT MIDNIGHT, and a ton more.   Ray’s Book: We March at Midnight is a blood-spattered tour de force of growing up, leadership, the nature of war, and its aftermath. About Ray:  Ray served as an infantry officer with 2nd Ranger Battalion and 10th Mountain Division, deploying four times and living almost two years on the Afghan-Pakistan border. He earned a Purple Heart, two Bronze St...

#255 | Ray McPadden | Ranger | Author of WE MARCH AT MIDNIGHT

September 19, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Ray McPadden joined The Protectors to talk about his service, his new book WE MARCHED AT MIDNIGHT, and a ton more.   Ray’s Book: We March at Midnight is a blood-spattered tour de force of growing up, leadership, the nature of war, and its aftermath. About Ray:  Ray served as an infantry officer with 2nd Ranger Battalion and 10th Mountain Division, deploying four times and living almost two years on the Afghan-Pakistan border. He earned a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and a medal for valo...

Season 3 | Lenora Claire |Advocate | (Episode 79)

September 15, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Lenora Claire joined The Protectors to raise awareness about stalking and consulting in the TV/film industry to ensure productions are providing both a platform and a safe space for victims/survivors to share their stories with dignity during their most vulnerable moments.  About Lenora:  After becoming the fixation of a dangerous stalker, Lenora began to speak out not only for herself but for the other 7.5 million Americans currently being stalked who find themselves without resources and ...

#254 | Lenora Claire |Advocate

September 15, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Lenora Claire joined The Protectors to raise awareness about stalking and consulting in the TV/film industry to ensure productions are providing both a platform and a safe space for victims/survivors to share their stories with dignity during their most vulnerable moments.  About Lenora:  After becoming the fixation of a dangerous stalker, Lenora began to speak out not only for herself but for the other 7.5 million Americans currently being stalked who find themselv...

#254 | Lenora Claire |Advocate

September 15, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Lenora Claire joined The Protectors to raise awareness about stalking and consulting in the TV/film industry to ensure productions are providing both a platform and a safe space for victims/survivors to share their stories with dignity during their most vulnerable moments.  About Lenora:  After becoming the fixation of a dangerous stalker, Lenora began to speak out not only for herself but for the other 7.5 million Americans currently being stalked who find themselves without resources and ...

Season 3 | Jeff Morris | Combat Veteran | Author of LEGION RISING | (Episode 78)

September 11, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Jeff Morris, former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and author of LEGION RISING, joined The Protectors to talk about his book, transition, and a ton of other topics.   The Book:  LEGION RISING. Not everyone has pulled shards of another man's skull from the palm of their hand. Not everyone has stood over the bodies of friends whose lives were lost in an instant. Not everyone has struggled to face their own reflection for years on end. But anyone who has experienced trauma or adversity will resona...

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