The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

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#57 | Benjamin Breckheimer | Veteran | Climber | Inspiration Nov 13, 2019

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Tune in! Benjamin chats about being a veteran...
From Ben's page https://www.benjaminbreckheimer.com/bio : After medically retiring from the Army in 2013, Benjamin wanted to find a way to overcome his injuries, challenge himself and inspire others. He became interested in mountaineering....with the help of Mountain Gurus and Founder, Dennis Broadwell, he took part in a Mountaineering Expedition Leader Course on Mount Baker, Washington where he would learn the fundamental climbing skills needed to climb a mountain successfully with a guide. After a discouraging unsuccessful first summit attempt on Mt. Baker, he then attempted Mt. Rainier. He didn't let these first two defeats bring him down. He then set his sights on the first of the Seven Summits, Mt. Elbrus. When he reached his first summit of Mt. Elbrus, it fueled a fire that is leading him to become the first Purple Heart Recipient/Combat Wounded Veteran to climb the Seven Summits.

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#56 | Clint Emerson | Navy SEAL & Author of The Right Kind of Crazy Nov 12, 2019

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Clint Emerson joined The Protectors to talk about his decades of experience protecting our Nation here and abroad. Clint authored a 100 Deadly Skills and out now... THE RIGHT KIND OF CRAZY.
Clint supports the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. http://www.glendohertyfoundation.org/
From Clint's Bio: Clint Emerson grew up in Saudi Arabia, where his father was a civil engineer for the state oil company Saudi Aramco. He attended high school in North Dallas and enlisted in the Navy in 1994, serving stints in SEAL Team Three and SEAL Team Six, before retiring in 2014. Now 42 years old, he runs a crisis-management consulting company, Escape the Wolf, based in Frisco, Texas.

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#55 | Kevin Sullivan | Veteran |Twenty-One Gun Podcast Host |Irreverent Warriors Nov 07, 2019

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Kevin Sullivan hosts the Twenty-One Gun Podcast, the official podcast of Irreverent Warriors. Kevin served our Nation as an Air Force Navigator and continues to serve as a veteran advocate. It was great to chat with Kevin about veteran issues, stress, podcasting, VET Tv, and silkies hikes. Listen in….

From Kevin: Lately, we're hearing about 22 veteran suicides a day. It makes me wonder where I would have been a decade ago without the support of a loving family and resources to get back on my feet. How many veterans are left feeling alone and isolated in a sea of civilians who don't speak their language, understand their humor, or share common experiences? So I decided to bring the stories of Post-9/11 Veterans out in the open. I want veterans to share their stories of success and failures and to hopefully shed light on the fact that none of us are alone as long as we call ourselves veterans!

#veteran #irreverentwarriors #silkiehike #vettv #silkieshikes #twentyonegunpodcast #veteranissues #22aday #usarmy #usairforce #usmarines #usnavy #uscoastguard #vetshelpvets @21gunpodcast @vet_tv @donnyomalley #gruntlife #vettvarmy #vettvnavy #vettvmarines #vettvairforce

Twenty-One Gun Podcast: https://www.twentyonegun.net/

VET Tv: https://www.veterantv.tv/

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#54 | Travis Mills | Recalibrated Warrior |Never Give Up. Never Quit Nov 02, 2019

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Travis is a true inspiration. Travis joined The Protectors to chat about his military service, being a husband, a father, and the joys of grilling with a Traeger grill. Travis continues to give back to the veteran community through his charity work. Travis’ book Tough As They Come is available everywhere books are sold. Listen in…

About Travis. Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Tough as They Come, is currently available on sale in bookstores everywhere. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds.

#ssgtravismills #traegergrills #veteran #purpleheart #protectorspodcast #tmfvetretreat #toughastheycome #inspiration #usarmy #woundedwarrior #travismills #garysinise

@ssgtravismills

@traegergrills

https://www.travismills.org/

https://travismillsfoundation.org/

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#53 | Bruce Robert Coffin | Author |Retired Detective Oct 18, 2019

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Bruce joined The Protectors to talk about homicide and bringing reality to his books. Bruce is the author of the best-selling Detective Byron mystery series. Listen in…

Check out Bruce’s recent book: Beyond the Truth: A Detective Byron Mystery

From Bruce’s site: Bruce is a former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement, he supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine's largest city. Following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Bruce spent four years investigating counter-terrorism cases for the FBI, earning the Director's Award, the highest award a non-agent can receive.

Bruce on the web: http://www.brucerobertcoffin.com/

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#52 | Rafa Conde | LEO | Conclave of Warriors Oct 10, 2019

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Rafa is a LEO and is keyed in on living the life of a warrior. Rafa hosts the Man of War podcast and the Conclave of Warriors. Rafa and I chat about a myriad of topics…he is well versed in the warrior mindset and what it’s like to be an LEO.

From Rafa’s bio… Rafa's turning point in his life occurred when he felt the calling to do something meaningful with his life. Rafa went from a successful Wall Street Broker to a Law Enforcement Officer. The change of hats took him to a field where he was exposed to the darkness of humanity and the violence of the street.

The upcoming Conclave of Warriors has a host of great leaders…some you have heard here on The Protectors! Mike Ritland @mritland Craig Sawyer @real_sawman
Man of War: https://www.manofwar.live/
Conclave of Warriors: https://www.conclaveofwarriors.com/webinar-registration-23506692

#conclaveofwarriors #rafaconde #mikeritland #protectorspodcast #podcastlife #warriormindset #podcastpremier #martialarts #protectiveservice

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#51 | Sean Matson | StikeForce Energy Co-Founder & Navy SEAL! Oct 01, 2019

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Sean chatted about growing Strike Force & entrepreneurship. We recorded our conversation right after 9/11 and we kicked off our chat about the effect the Towers had on our lives; including how our kids will never experience it.

Sean has an incredible background in the SEALs, engineering, and tons of other things. I am sold on StikeForce Energy, I took it with me overseas (Germany…Octoberfest!) and shared samples with my traveling crew; it provided an incredible energy boost when needed. Listen in….

Instagram: @sean.matson @strikeforceenergy

StrikeForce Energy: https://www.strikeforceenergy.com/

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#50 | Mike Ritland | Navy SEAL, K9 Expert, & Host of the Mike Drop Podcast Sep 18, 2019

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Mike joined The Protectors w/ Jason Piccolo to talk his background training K9’s, taking in Warrior Dogs, podcasting, and we had an all-around great chat. Mike is a top-notch interviewer, hosting his show the Mike Drop Podcast with a new studio coming soon. Mike is not only a K9 trainer, podcast host, and former Navy SEAL but also a best-selling author.
Mike on the Web: https://mikeritland.com/
Team Dog Training: https://teamdog.pet/join-trikos-team-dog/
Warrior Dog Foundation: https://warriordogfoundation.org/

About Warrior Dog Foundation: Mike Ritland also founded the Warrior Dog Foundation, a non-profit special operations K9 retirement foundation. The Warrior Dog Foundation is dedicated to serving working military K9s, the special operations community, and their families. With the Foundation’s state of the art kennel facility, these dogs are given the opportunity to live out the rest of their lives with the dignity and grace they deserve. The Warrior Dogs are attended to with heartfelt compassion administering to their mental and physical rehabilitation for the rest of their lives.

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#49 | David Burnett | Veteran & Nightstalker Sep 16, 2019

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David joined The Protectors to talk about his time with the legendary 160th SOAR as a member of the Nightstalkers. After David left the service he embarked on an ambitious journey, to document his time with the famed Nightstalkers. Listen in..

From book: David Burnett takes readers into a unique world of the 160th Special Operations Aviation regiment. His journey starts in a conventional Army unit where he doesn’t feel fulfilled in his duties and obligations. This lack of responsibility drives David to pursue the dream of becoming an MH-47G Chinook helicopter crew chief in the most secretive and elite aviation unit in the world.

David on the Web: https://makinganightstalker.com/

Buy MAKING A NIGHT STALKER here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Night-Stalker-David-Burnett/dp/0999856502

Sentinels of Freedom: https://www.sentinelsoffreedom.org/

Warriors Rising: https://www.warriorrising.org/

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#48 | Michael Trott | Former CIA & Author of The Protected Sep 15, 2019

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With 30 years of experience, Michael Trott is an expert on close quarters protection. Michael has served as a U.S. Air Force Security Specialist and Special Agent with the CIA, worked for Fortune 100 corporations and protected ultra-high net worth families. He continues to provide confidential advice and assistance to a diverse group of international clientele on matters of close protection, intelligence and security. “In The PROTECTED, Mike provides invaluable insights and intelligent perspectives into the world of personal protection.”- George Tenet, Former Director Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

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Michael on the Web: https://www.theprotected.us/

Michael’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Protected-Michael-W-Trott/dp/1480870994/

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