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Pointman Podcast

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Trying some new things in life. Business owner, first time father, serving in the military (Army), & active Law Enforcement/SWAT/K-9 handler. Life is something that when you get to the end of it, don't say to yourself the what if's. Get to the end knowing you've tried and done everything that you've wanted to. Follow us on IG @pointmanpodcast, YouTube @pointmanpodcast Apple Podcasts & Spotify @pointmanpodcastwww.pointmandefensivesolutions.com

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#22. Collaboration with Dexter Pitts from the I Am Pitts Podcast

January 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. Collaboration with Dexter Pitts from the I Am Pitts Podcast!  Dexter is an Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, former Border Patrol Agent, Law Enforcement Officer,  Author and Podcaster.  We talked about his book,  I am Pitts, Memoirs of an American Patriot. His journey, mental health, podcasting and so on.  Dexter's Website. https://iampitts.com/ Follow Dexter  https://www.instagram.com/iampitts1/ on Instagram, and listen to his show wherever you listen to yo...

#21. Co-Broadcast with Mark Kelley and Rick Hogg from On The Range Podcast!

December 22, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. I joined the guys from On The Range Podcast recently, and they were gracious enough to allow me to publish the episode on here as well!  Mark, Rick and I spoke a little about a lot.  Mental health, the podcast, business, fatherhood.  We had a great time. https://www.kelleydefense.com https://www.warhogg.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast2570 https://www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com Give them a follow! #military #specialoperations #army #lawenforce...

#20. Quick 2022 Recap!

December 21, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

Send us a Text Message. Quick #2022recap with Jon!  Follow Pointman Podcast on Instagram, and Pointman Defensive Solutions on Instagram and Facebook! www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

#19. Kyle Takakjian

November 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Kyle is a Retired Coast Guard Command Master Chief, as well as a Retired Massachusetts Chief of Police.  He also is an avid pilot!  We talk about his career both in the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement, and where retirement has brought him. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

#18. Re-Launch!

June 28, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. It has been a while since Phil and I have been able to get together to record an episode, especially in person.  Well, after a nearly 7 month hiatus, we are baaaaack.  Among numerous and random topics, Phil and I discuss what we have had going on while we've been away, transition in life and career, and whatever else popped into our heads. Visit SpecOpsTools for your construction tool needs.  What better way to support a local, veteran owned small business.  3% of p...

#17. Pete Pelletier part 2! The year that is 2020, policing, transition and more

December 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Pete Pelletier joined us for a second episode! We talked about that year that 2020 has been, policing, mental health and much more. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

#16. Policing & life lessons with Ret. Trooper, now Chief, Pete Pelletier

December 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. The man, the myth, the legend himself Pete Pelletier (Phil's father) joined us on the podcast!  Pete has served in Law Enforcement since the late eighties.  He worked as a paramedic prior to becoming a police officer.  During his time as a Police Officer, Trooper, and now Chief, Pete spent time as a Field Training Officer, Sniper & mentor.  After retiring from full-time Law Enforcement, Pete did two overseas deployments as a private military contractor. Combat Flip ...

#15. Mental Health Fight of the Heroes in Blue with Scott Medlin

December 22, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 98.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Author and Police Officer Scott Medlin joined us on the podcast to talk about his book, Mental Health Fight of the Heroes in Blue.  Scott served in the United States Marine Corps prior to becoming a Police Officer with two deployments in 2003 and 2005. After seeing the facts published about Law Enforcement suicide, Scott decided to write a book to help Police Officers through the mental health struggle.  You can find Scotts book on Amazon here Mental Health Fight f...

#14. WarriorNow with Brian Johnson

December 10, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. Whats going on everyone!?  Brian Johnson from WarriorNow Inc. joined me on the podcast for this weeks interview.  Brian is an Army Combat Veteran and former Law Enforcement Officer.  He has suffered a number of Traumatic Brain Injuries, suffered Post Traumatic Stress, and has survived two suicide attempts.  Through all that and his strive towards mental health, Brian was able to work through his challenges to start WarriorNow Inc. WarriorNow Pointman Podcast on Ins...

#13. Jamess DeMeo

November 20, 2020 15:16 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. Retired Missing Persons Detective James DeMeo was on the show recently!  We talked a little about his career in Law Enforcement, writing his best selling book What's Your Plan?, and about life after retirement!  It was an honor to have James on the show! http://jamesademeo.com/ What's Your Plan? We are awaiting our promocode for ChopFit !  A great Christmas gift to help get people moving!  Go check them out!  IF you are someone you know needs a helping hand sta...

#12. Retired SEAL Tony Eafrati

November 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. Retired Navy Seal Tony Eafrati joined us to talk about his career, what makes SEALS great at what they do, to being portrayed in an American Sniper! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Retired SEAL Tony Eafrati

November 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Retired Navy Seal Tony Eafrati joined us to talk about his career, what makes SEALS great at what they do, to being portrayed in an American Sniper!

Enough of the Election, some Q & A

November 04, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 49.7 MB

Want to listen to something other than the election, Phil and I hosted a Q & A podcast! Suggestions for wanting to become  a police officer with a family. Maintaining your mental health. Best hikes Pineapple on Pizza And others! Should we start a Twitter?! Follow us on Instagram @pointmanpodcast

#11. Enough of the Election, some Q & A

November 04, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. Want to listen to something other than the election, Phil and I hosted a Q & A podcast! Suggestions for wanting to become  a police officer with a family. Maintaining your mental health. Best hikes Pineapple on Pizza And others! Should we start a Twitter?! Follow us on Instagram @pointmanpodcast Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewea...

#10. From the President to Shinedown with John Guarnieri

October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. From protecting the President of the United States America as a member of the Secret Service, to Nickelback and Shinedown, John Guarnieri join us on the show to talk about his experiences! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

From the President to Shinedown with John Guarnieri

October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

From protecting the President of the United States America as a member of the Secret Service, to Nickelback and Shinedown, John Guarnieri join us on the show to talk about his experiences!

#9. Play the game, the Army has stopped the Shark Attack and the closing of Parris Island?!

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. What's going on everyone!  Phil and I did a catch up episode for this week.  Some Q & A, the possibility of the famous Parris Island closing, and the ending of the Army Shark Attack. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Play the game, the Army has stopped the Shark Attack and the closing of Parris Island?!

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

What's going on everyone!  Phil and I did a catch up episode for this week.  Some Q & A, the possibility of the famous Parris Island closing, and the ending of the Army Shark Attack.

#8. BlueHelp with Mark DiBona

September 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. BlueHelp's mission is to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues. They are a 501(c)3, and can be found at www.bluehelp.org Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Vete...

BlueHelp with Mark DiBona

September 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

BlueHelp's mission is to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues. They are a 501(c)3, and can be found at www.bluehelp.org

#7. UFO's, Sports, Movies with Phil

August 20, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. If you have a suggestion for an episode/interview, comment or question shoot us a message!  You can find us on Instagram @pointmanpodcast or email us [email protected] Enjoy the show! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

UFO's, Sports, Movies with Phil

August 20, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 44.2 MB

If you have a suggestion for an episode/interview, comment or question shoot us a message!  You can find us on Instagram @pointmanpodcast or email us [email protected] Enjoy the show!

#6. Policing and being a Mentor with Luis Vasquez

August 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. For over twenty years, Luis has dedicated his life to Law Enforcement and the communities in which he has served.  We had a great time speaking about his law enforcement career, to include his time while working for the Department of Corrections where he volunteered his time to sift through the rubble of the 9/11 attacks at the Fresh Kills Landfill in New Jersey.   Currently Luis is a patrolman for the Borough of Fair Lawn, where he serves on the union, and helps r...

Policing and being a Mentor with Luis Vasquez

August 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

For over twenty years, Luis has dedicated his life to Law Enforcement and the communities in which he has served.  We had a great time speaking about his law enforcement career, to include his time while working for the Department of Corrections where he volunteered his time to sift through the rubble of the 9/11 attacks at the Fresh Kills Landfill in New Jersey.   Currently Luis is a patrolman for the Borough of Fair Lawn, where he serves on the union, and helps run the Police Department'...

Wounded on Duty to Animal Planet with Ret. Lt. Wayne Saunders

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Today, Phil and I spoke to Wayne Saunders about his illustrious career, spanning 23 years in New Hampshire Fish & Game as an Officer, Sergeant and retiring in 2018 as a Lieutenant.  In 1997, Wayne was wounded in the line of duty in one of New Hampshire's infamous police shootings, and spent a year recovering.  We speak about that incident, mental health, search & rescue, hunting, and about his time on one of cable televisions last running police shows, North Woods Law on Animal Planet.    ...

#3. Humanizing the Badge with David Edwards

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Here I speak with the President and COO of the non-profit Humanizing the Badge, Dave Edwards. We speak about his time as  Police Chaplain in the State of Michigan, Humanizing the Badge and about mental health within Law Enforcement today.  You can follow Humanizing the Badge on many different social media platforms, including Instagram @humanizingthebadge_official and of course you can follow us on Instagram as well @pointmanpodcast   Combat Flip Flops- Bad for ...

#4. Naked and Not Afraid with Paolo Di Girolamo

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I speak with Paolo Di Girolamo about his experience on Discovery Channels Naked and Afraid!  Paolo was a contestant on Season 4 Episode 12, surviving with his partner Kristin in Nicaragua for 14 days.  We talk about his life leading up to the show, his time surviving in the Jungle of Nicaragua, and enlisting into the U.S. Air Force, and his time as a movie extra in The Purge!  You can follow Paolo on Instagram @naked.and.not.afraid As always you c...

#5. Wounded on Duty to Animal Planet with Ret. Lt. Wayne Saunders

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 98 MB

Send us a Text Message. Today, Phil and I spoke to Wayne Saunders about his illustrious career, spanning 23 years in New Hampshire Fish & Game as an Officer, Sergeant and retiring in 2018 as a Lieutenant.  In 1997, Wayne was wounded in the line of duty in one of New Hampshire's infamous police shootings, and spent a year recovering.  We speak about that incident, mental health, search & rescue, hunting, and about his time on one of cable televisions last running police shows, North Woods La...

Humanizing the Badge with David Edwards

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Here I speak with the President and COO of the non-profit Humanizing the Badge, Dave Edwards. We speak about his time as  Police Chaplain in the State of Michigan, Humanizing the Badge and about mental health within Law Enforcement today.  You can follow Humanizing the Badge on many different social media platforms, including Instagram @humanizingthebadge_official and of course you can follow us on Instagram as well @pointmanpodcast  

Naked and Not Afraid with Paolo Di Girolamo

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

In this episode I speak with Paolo Di Girolamo about his experience on Discovery Channels Naked and Afraid!  Paolo was a contestant on Season 4 Episode 12, surviving with his partner Kristin in Nicaragua for 14 days.  We talk about his life leading up to the show, his time surviving in the Jungle of Nicaragua, and enlisting into the U.S. Air Force, and his time as a movie extra in The Purge!  You can follow Paolo on Instagram @naked.and.not.afraid As always you can follow us on Instagram...

Introducing the Assistant to the Host, Phil

July 15, 2020 03:25 - 20 minutes - 17.4 MB

Finally introducing the Assistant to the Host, Phil.  We have finally been able to get together for a brief recording on what to expect from the show!  Full length episodes will be dropping shortly!

#2. Introducing the Assistant to the Host, Phil

July 15, 2020 03:25 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. Finally introducing the Assistant to the Host, Phil.  We have finally been able to get together for a brief recording on what to expect from the show!  Full length episodes will be dropping shortly! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for Fighting Protekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made Eyewear Follow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

POINTMAN PODCAST

July 02, 2020 16:34 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

We are excited to get this show on the road!  Join us as we discuss many different things in life.  From American Law Enforcement, to our time in the Military, as well as every topic you can think of.  We have interviews schedule to come on the show such as a Retired Navy Seal, a former WAAF Rock Radio DJ, to a participant on Naked on Afraid.  Of course we will have many other guests on the show, to brewery owners, E614 Armor co-founder and many more.   Stay tuned!

#1. POINTMAN PODCAST

July 02, 2020 16:34 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

Send us a Text Message. We are excited to get this show on the road!  Join us as we discuss many different things in life.  From American Law Enforcement, to our time in the Military, as well as every topic you can think of.  We have interviews schedule to come on the show such as a Retired Navy Seal, a former WAAF Rock Radio DJ, to a participant on Naked on Afraid.  Of course we will have many other guests on the show, to brewery owners, E614 Armor co-founder and many more.   Stay tuned...