The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

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#210 | Kevin Lacz | Author & Navy SEAL | The Veteran's WORK Book May 02, 2021

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Kevin Lacz joined The Protectors to talk about his new book THE VETERAN'S WORK BOOK: HOW TO TRANSITION OUT OF THE MILITARY AND GET HIRED! Seriously, this is a must book for the transitioning service member AND veterans. Kevin talks about how he transitioned and the need for this book.

Kevin is also the author of THE LAST PUNISHER: A SEAL TEAM THREE SNIPER'S TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF RAMADI. About Kevin: Kevin completed two deployments to Iraq with SEAL Team THREE (Charlie and Delta) as a platoon sniper, breacher, and combat medic. He was fortunate enough to work alongside many of the toughest frogmen to ever wear the trident.

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#209 | Chris Strom | NYPD | Author of Brooklyn to Baghdad Apr 28, 2021

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Chris Strom joined The Protectors to talk about his book BROOKLYN TO BAGHDAD, his time working the streets of NYC to his time overseas supporting the war effort in Iraq and tons more. We need another interview for sure.
About the book: Brooklyn to Baghdad is the true story of a retired NYPD intelligence sergeant applying his street-cop tactics and interrogation skills against a lethal insurgency that had infected Iraq. A group of retired Special Forces soldiers and law enforcement experts came together to form the counterinsurgency group codenamed “Phoenix Team.” Exposing the corruption of both the Iraqi and US governments, the team faced serious setbacks and challenges. Brooklyn to Baghdad shows the effectiveness of Phoenix Team, their ability to process forensic evidence and human intelligence gleaned through interrogations at the point of capture to provide direct targeting for follow-on missions. This memoir also illustrates the politics of Washington, DC, and the US Army in the war-fighting effort, which continually hampered complete success while simultaneously preserving career aspirations. Throughout are many humorous and emotional anecdotes that reveal the men behind the missions and the toll the theater of war takes on real human lives.

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#208 | Kara Smith | DeliverFund Apr 27, 2021

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Kara Smith of DELIVERFUND joined The Protectors to provide critical insight into the domestic trafficking world from methods of recruitments, victims to survivors, the need for resources, and why this is such an important topic.

Kara began her career as an intelligence analyst supporting critical missions spearheaded by the National Security Agency and later worked with a specialized counter- terrorism unit within the FBI. Her unique analytical capabilities and experience in combating counter-terrorism at home and abroad directly inform the counter terrorism methodology that DeliverFund follows to combat human trafficking here in the United States.

#endhumantrafficking #deliverfund #moderndayslavery #trafficked #survivors #theprotectors #followthemoney #childtrafficking

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#207 | Sean Patrick Flanery | Talks Jiu Jitsu & Born a Champion | Co-Host Dr. Mike Simpson Apr 19, 2021

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Sean Patrick Flanery joined The Protectors to talk about his Jiu Jitsu, his movie BORN A CHAMPION, Boondock Saints, and a ton of other topics. I was joined by my friend Dr. Mike Simpson of Greybeard Performance. If you haven’t checked out BORN A CHAMPION, please do, you can tell it is made for the protector type of audience. Sean also talks about the impact of training Jiu Jitsu compared to other disciplines, i.e. the ability to train at 100%.

#bjj #jujitsu #hbjj #hollywoodbjjhouston #seanpatrickflanery #bornachampion #bornachampionmovie

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#206 | John Martin | FitOps Aftercare Apr 15, 2021

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John Martin joined The Protectors to talk about the FiTOps aftercare program. We also discuss veteran transition, mental health and suicide awareness*, the FitOps camp, and a ton of other topics.

From FitOps: The core mission of FitOps is to improve the physical and mental health of veterans by creating purpose and community through the power of fitness. We believe that fitness is transformative to every aspect of our lives, and that a community that encourages a mindset and lifestyle of physical, mental, and emotional health is the way to help veterans achieve greatness in life after they serve. We don’t believe that any service member starts from scratch professionally when they enter civilian life--in fact, quite the opposite. FitOps is specifically designed to build on the fitness and leadership experience that veterans gained during their time in the service. The result is Certified Veteran Fitness Operatives (CVFOs), who guide themselves, their clients, and their community down a path toward being their personal best in fitness and in life.

Note: We do touch on sensitive subjects. For your information: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can be reached 1-800-273-8255 and also have chat ability online.

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#205 | Chef Andrew Gruel | Stepping Forward | Slapfish Restaurant Group Apr 15, 2021

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Chef Andrew Gruel stopped by The Protectors to talk about the ailing restaurant industry, raising money to support the industry, and advice for prospective chefs coming from the “protector” community. Support of the restaurant industry goes beyond the physical building, keeping a restaurant open and afloat it supports the entire restaurant ecosystem, from the fisherman to the delivery truck driver to the entire support system. There is a GoFundMe out now to help (link ). The Protectors has donated $100, anyone that matches the donation will receive a Protectors T-Shirt* Thanks Chef for doing this!
The Relief: All of the funds raised will be accepted by the organizers then re-distributed directly to restaurant workers, via checks and electronic platforms, who have either lost their job or are in need of a small leg-up to cover rent payments, medical bills, childcare or any other day-to-day help.

About the Chef: Andrew Gruel, a summa cum-laude graduate of Johnson & Wales University, is currently the Founder and Executive Chef of Slapfish Restaurant, the award-winning food truck turned international brick and mortar, based out of Huntington Beach, CA. Chef Gruel has taken Slapfish (bootstrapped!) from 2 food trucks to 10+ restaurant locations in just over 3 years.

Chef Andrew Gruel has appeared on multiple Food Network shows including his most recent role as a Judge on the show Food Truck Face Off. Gruel has also been on "TODAY Show", PBS, Cooking Channel, as well as in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Food & Wine Magazine, Entrepreneur, and Restaurant Business. In 2013 he was named top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs in Orange County. He is currently the host of a new restaurant makeover show set to air spring 2015 on a major network.

*(up to 10 t-shirts).

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#204 | Rob Angel | Creator of PICTIONARY | Philanthropist Apr 11, 2021

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Rob Angel joined The Protectors to talk about creating the world-famous PICTIONARY, building businesses and brands, philanthropy, advice for prospective entrepreneurs in the protector community, and a ton of other topics.

Abut Rob: In 1985, ROB ANGEL was a 26-year-old waiter from Seattle. Using a few simple tools, a Webster’s paperback dictionary, a No.2 pencil, and a yellow legal pad, he created the phenomenally successful and iconic board game Pictionary®. With no manual to turn to, he made his own rules by relying on his intuition, hard work, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit to build Pictionary into a global powerhouse. Putting together the first 1000 games by hand in his tiny apartment, Angel mastered all the needed business skills including sales, marketing and distribution. For the next 17 years, Rob shepherded Pictionary to sales of 38,000,000 Pictionary games sold worldwide in over 60 countries.

Today, Rob is an entrepreneur, explorer, investor, philanthropist, and sought-after speaker on a mission to help people create their own success and best life by encouraging them to have the confidence to take their first small step. From running with the bulls to swimming with sharks, Rob is always OPEN to new and exciting adventures.
https://robangel.com/

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#203| Jack Carr | THE DEVIL'S HAND | w/ Marcus Torgerson Apr 08, 2021

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Jack Carr joined The Protectors to talk about his newest book, THE DEVIL’S HAND, starting a podcast, navigating social media, pub week, and a ton of other topics. I was joined by Marcus Torgerson as co-host. Thank you both!

Look for THE DEVIL’S HAND on April 13th!! It’s been twenty years since 9/11, two decades since the United States was attacked on home soil and set out to make the guilty pay with their lives. In the shadows, the enemy has been patient—learning, and adapting. And the enemy is ready to strike again…..

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#202 | Clint Emerson | 100 DEADLY SKILL COMBAT EDITION | w/ Marcus Torgerson Apr 07, 2021

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Clint Emerson joined The Protectors to talk about his book 100 DEADLY SKILLS COMBAT EDITION, “Apple Picking”, not standing out in the crowd (i.e. being gray), knowing when to escalate and de-escalate, and a ton of other topics. Thanks to my great co-host Marcus Torgerson providing spot-on input.

About the book: Created by a retired Navy SEAL, this illustrated combat manual presents one hundred skills harvested from the world of special operations, outlaw bikers, lifelong martial artists, and professional fighters. Drawing on the unique skill sets of a carefully selected cadre of experts, each technique is carefully broken down to its component parts in order to radically improve your chances of coming out on top—whether you’re faced by an active shooter or coming toe to toe with a belligerent prick. Throughout, embedded step-by-step video content enables you to visualize the skills and practice them in real-time.

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#201 | Harrison Johnson | FitOps Apr 06, 2021

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Harrison Johnson joined The Protectors to talk about handling transition, the importance of finding a new mission post-service, and a ton of other topics. Make sure to check out all that FitOps is doing to give back!
About: Harrison is a recently separated, 10-year United States Army Infantryman. He is the Director of Operations for the FitOps Foundation and a mental health advocate for Veterans.
Over the last 2 years at FitOps, and during his time in service, Harrison discovered the reason for veterans’ struggle returning to civilian life is the lack of support through the transition process. He believes transition starts when you raise your right hand and are sworn into service, not when you decide to leave. Harrison believes that wearing the uniform creates a continuous struggle of identity between the Soldier version of one’s self and the civilian version. This conflict will continue through a veteran’s entire life and is the root cause of transition struggle. He witnessed and experienced firsthand the debilitating fear when a veteran realizes the skills, language and value they held and learned in service don’t translate to the real world. Harrison has now made it his mission through his work at FitOps Foundation, to help veterans find new purpose through a meaningful career in fitness, and provide them with the resources, tools and community to find success in business and in life.

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