The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo

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#47 | Mike Legregni | Veteran Wood Co Owner & Marine/LEO Sep 12, 2019

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Mike joined The Protectors w/ Jason Piccolo to talk about his time in the Marines and as a Police Officer in New Jersey to his transition to wood art. Mike does incredible work with wood; from flags to symbols. Mike is not solely about his woodworking; he gives shouts out to other great artists as well. Listen in..

From Mike’s website: In May of 2019, my wife and I went to grab dinner at a small little brick over pizza place called "Dough" in West Caldwell NJ. The walls are covered in reclaimed wood, accented with wooden American Flags. The wife says, "Babe, can you make one those?"......and here we are, the rest is history.

Mike on the web: https://veteranwoodco.com/

Instagram: @veteranwoodco

Shout out to @nglwoodworks

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#45 | Debbie Lee | America’s Mighty Warriors Aug 30, 2019

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I was honored to have Debbie Lee on The Protectors podcast. Debbie was an amazing guest, with an unmatched strength. Debbie is continuing her son Marc’s mission to help others through charity and with her kindness. Debbie is a Gold Star mother, losing her son Marc in Iraq in 2006. Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in Ramadi, Iraq 8-2-06. A member of SEAL Team 3, Charlie platoon, Marc made the ultimate sacrifice defending his teammates. Marc was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star w Valor, and the Purple Heart for his heroic actions. Marc’s name means “Mighty Warrior.”

Random acts of kindness… from Marc’s Last Letter Home.. Ask yourself when was the last time you donated clothes that you hadn’t worn out. When was the last time you paid for a random stranger’s cup of coffee, meal or maybe even a tank of gas? When was the last time you helped a person with the groceries into or out of their car? Think to yourself and wonder what it would feel like if when the bill for the meal came and you were told it was already paid for. More random acts of kindness like this would change our country and our reputation as a country.

America’s Mighty Warriors Mission is to honor the sacrifices of our troops and the fallen and their families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.

Donate: https://americasmightywarriors.org/donate/

Instagram: @AmericasMightyWarriors

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americasmightywarriors/

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#44 | Sean Parnell | U.S. Army Veteran & NYT Best-Seller Aug 27, 2019

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Sean joined The Protectors to talk Infantry, writing books, and life. Sean has a ton of experience and it shows in the words of his best-selling books…from his non-fiction Outlaw Platoon to his fiction books Man of War and All Out War. We also talk about Sean’s charity work and giving back to the veteran community. Listen in…

From Sean’s BIO: “Army Ranger, combat infantryman with the elite 10th Mountain Division, and veteran of 485 days of fierce fighting along the Afghan-Pakistan border, Captain Sean Parnell’s unique leadership skills welded his platoon into one of the most fierce and effective American fighting units in modern military history.”

Sean’s Charity: https://americanwarriorinitiative.com/ “The objective of the non-profit American Warrior Initiative 501(c)3 is to educate, encourage and inspire Americans to give back to our military.”

Sean on the Web: https://officialseanparnell.co/

Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanparnellusa

Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialseanparnell

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#43 | James DeMeo | Former LEO, Author, & Security Professional Aug 26, 2019

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James joined The Protectors to discuss having a plan for when “stuff” hits the fan. James is a dedicated security professional with the background to back it up; from a career in policing, education, and working in the security field for years. Listen in…

The Book: “What’s Your Plan? is a step-by-step guide to keep your family safe during emergency situations. It’s the perfect book to prepare you and your family for crisis situations you may encounter in public venues. The secret, according to DeMeo, is not to approach planning from a fear-based perspective, but rather from a position of knowledge and preparation.”

Find James here: https://jamesademeo.com/

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#42 | John Nores | Author & Former Wildlife Spec Ops LEO Aug 23, 2019

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John joined me on The Protectors podcast to talk his career fighting the cartel within our Nation’s borders, specifically inside our forests. The cartel operates out of site, cultivating potent, chemical laced marijuana worth millions with only a thin-green line of LEO’s fighting them…John fought the cartel on his turf…the forest. John is the author of two book, with his recent book Hidden War out now. Listen in…

The Book: “Hidden War is the second book from John and documents the development and effectiveness of the nation's first dedicated wildlife officer special operations units, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Marijuana Enforcement Team (aka the MET team) and the Delta Sniper Unit. Created to protect our nation's public safety and stop the international drug cartels from decimating our nation's wildlife, waterways, and wild lands, these teams go where no one has dared go before.”

John’s site: http://www.johnnores.com/

California Wildlife Officers Foundation: https://calwof.org/

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#41 | Jason Murff |Veteran & Owner of Grill You’re A** Off Aug 19, 2019

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Jason Murff joined The Protectors for this episode. Jason served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army and is now a veteran business owner. Jason created and owns Grill Your Ass Off, a kick-ass seasoning company. From the site.. “Each of our products is designed with a military theme so it can give you and a friend a laugh or bring back a great memory. Every one of our bottles is made in Texas with pride so you can taste the freedom.” Jason still gives back. Listen in as we discuss the creation of Grill Your Ass Off and what Jason is doing to give back to the community….

Grill Your Ass Off: https://grillyourassoff.com/

Non-profits Jason Supports:

Alpha Nerds Guild https://alphanerdsguild.com
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) https://www.taps.org
OP Veteran https://opveteran.org

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#40 | Craig Sawyer | Navy SEAL & Founder of Vets For Child Rescue Aug 17, 2019

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Craig “Sawman” Sawyer joined me on The Protectors podcast. Craig served in the elite SEAL DEVGRU then as a federal agent as on of the original Air Marshals before founding Vets For Child Rescue (V4CR). Listen in…

About V4CR: Founded by Veteran Navy SEAL DEVGRU Sniper, Craig “Sawman” Sawyer, in April of 2017. Sawman is now dedicating his life to raising awareness about the epidemic of child sex trafficking, rescuing victims, and putting predators behind bars.

Find them here… https://vets4childrescue.org/

Craig is on Twitter @CraigRSawyer

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#39 | Jack Carr | Navy SEAL & Author of True Believer Aug 16, 2019

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Honored to welcome Jack Carr to The Protectors. Jack is a former Navy SEAL and author of two of my favorite books, The Terminal List and True Believer. We chat about writing, Jack’s background, and one thing I miss big time…tracking. Jack’s written work brings the stories to life; we discuss his process and how he uses his real-life experience to get the story right (i.e. there is no external hammer on a Glock, come on Hollywood!)
A shout out to two organizations that Jack is passionate about:

· The National Ability Center https://discovernac.org/

· National SEAL Museum https://www.navysealmuseum.org/

Jack can be found at www.OfficialJackCarr.com and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @JackCarrUSA

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#38 | Kristina Wong | Correspondent Covering Pentagon & National Security Aug 12, 2019

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Kristina is motivated and high-energy; perfect combination to keep up with the DoD/military staff she covers. Kristina penned the recent article Viking Fitness: Enlisted Military Leaders ‘Validate their Credentials’. The article shed a spotlight on the Nation’s top senior leaders training to fight; respect is earned when you lead with actions. We go into how Kristina started her career and how she ended up covering hot topics all over the world.

From the article: “Under the worst conditions my sailors, soldiers, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will have to perform. So let me make them, train them, give them sets and reps at performing at that level which would be the worst day of their lives so that they’re prepared for that,” he added. “Chances are, if we are prepared for that, we will never have to execute.” -Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, the top senior enlisted officer in the U.S. military

Twitter: @kristina_wong

Kristina supports: http://nooneleft.org/

Article: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/07/viking-fitness-top-enlisted-military-leaders-validate-their-credentials-physical-training/

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#37 | Shelley Klingerman | Author | Owner of the Stiletto Agency Aug 07, 2019

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Shelley Klingerman inspires women to prepare and to protect themselves. Shelley authored "Vigilance: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Personal Safety, Self-Protection Measures and Counter Measures.” We had a great conversation about empowering women to prepare and protect themselves. My big takeaway was to look at safety and security from the other person’s perspective. Listen in…

About the book: Women rarely take the time to think about their own safety and in the moment of a crisis is a terrible time to start. Klingerman, in collaboration with a variety of subject matter experts, has compiled a list of tips, tricks and tactics for women to have as a “go to” in event they find themselves in a bad situation; all of them are quick and easy to implement. "Vigilance" provides a number of ways to start modeling good safety habits for your friends and family.

From her site: Shelley Klingerman is a successful entrepreneur, marketing professional, and documentary film producer. She produced the documentary film, "Terror in Our Schools: Are Our Kids Safe?" The film outlines current threats to our schools, and what can be done to increase school security.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-klingerman-819667b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stilettoagency/

Web: http://stilettoagency.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946533432/

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