The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

550 | Peter James | UK #1 & NYT Best Selling Author | DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE

We sit down with crime thriller author Peter James to talk about why research is the secret ingredient that makes a story feel real and why smart readers can spot shortcu

549 | Jason Allison | Award-Winning Author | THE KILLING YARDS

Jason Allison is a writer and former detective who spent twenty years with the NYPD. His award-winning fiction has appeared in journals and anthologies. THE KILLING YARDS

548 | Alma Katsu | NY Times Best Selling Author | INCARNATE

 We catch up with New York Times bestselling author Alma Katsu on her new novel, Incarnate, a modern reimagining of The Picture of Dorian Gray that explores AI, identity,

547 | Jack Stewart | NY Times Best Selling Author | PRESSURE DEPTH

We catch up with Jack Stewart on the leap from Navy fighter pilot to high-output thriller author and what it takes to earn a seat in the Tom Clancy universe.  Support th

546 | Eric Bishop | Indie Author | DOWNFALL

We catch up with indie author Eric Bishop on how he's built a growing thriller catalog — nearly 10 books deep — while working a full-time job and doing everything hi

545 | William Kaufman | Director | MAN OF WAR

We catch up with director William Kaufman on how he keeps his action films grounded in real tactics while still making audiences care about the people on screen. We talk

544 | Garrett Melich | Retired CIA

We sit down with our friend Garrett to talk through a real 24-year CIA career and why it looks nothing like the movie version people expect. We also unpack what happens a

543 | Ward Larsen | NYT Best Selling Author | TOM CLANCY RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

We talk with Ward about moving from A-10 fighter pilot life to airline flying and then into a full-time career as a thriller author. We dig into what it takes to write au

542 | Douglas Brunt | NYT Best Selling Author | THE LOST EMPIRE OF EMANUEL NOBEL

We catch up with Doug Brunt on the leap from cybersecurity CEO to full-time author and the surprising pressures that come with building a second-act career. We also dig i

541 | Brad Taylor | NYT Best Selling Author | SHADOW STRIKE

The ticking clock. The pressure to keep sprinting like you're 30. The moment you realize your resume isn't your identity. Brad and I get into all of it — legacy

540 | Jack MacTavish | Indie Author | ROYAL DIAMONDS

We dig into Royal Diamonds, the real mechanics of self-publishing, and what it takes to build a writing career from scratch. Jack's a retired Army colonel who treat

539 | The Protectors® Is Back! The Pivot

After 536 conversations on Protectors, one thing keeps showing up: every guest has a moment where life demands a pivot. Not always a catastrophe, not always a dramatic tu

Epilogue

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538 | Frank Voce & Nick Ricciotti

• The powerful impact of peer pressure in drinking culture, especially among first responders • How alcohol addiction can become intertwined with personal identity and so

537 | Thomas Young | BOOK DISCUSSION: "The Mapmaker"

Tom Young joins the Protectors podcast to discuss his ninth novel and third World War II standalone work, "The Mapmaker," which explores the dangerous operations of the F

536 | Eric Immesberger & Brent Cartwright

We often limit ourselves by age, thinking our best contributions are behind us, but life offers multiple opportunities for reinvention regardless of your current age or s

535 | William Fraass

Bill Frost joins the podcast to discuss the crisis of toxic leadership in law enforcement and the importance of finding purpose after retirement. • Morning walks as phys

534 | Derrick Jackson | BOOK DISCUSSION: "Shadow One"

Derek Jackson shares his journey from Air Force jet engine mechanic to OSI special agent, revealing the intense personal and professional challenges of federal law enforc

533 | Deny Caballero

Jason and Denny share candid reflections on veteran mental health, personal growth strategies, and the journey toward authentic living after military service. • Veterans

532 | Claudia King

We delve deep into the reality of battling depression, challenging the stereotypes and exploring practical approaches for navigating mental health struggles. • Depressio