The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo – Details, episodes & analysis

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 New Orleans as a home base, Man Of War as his latest swing, and the teams and habits that make lower budget filmmaking hit like a bigger box office movie. 

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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 after retirement and how intelligence tradecraft can translate into business intelligence, networking, and travel security. 

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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 stage.

• Different versions of ourselves emerge throughout life's journey – from career phases to parenthood to retirement
• Finding your "why" creates the foundation for discipline when motivation inevitably fades
• Consistency matters more than intensity when building new habits or pursuing new paths
• The transition from high-adrenaline careers requires having a clear purpose ready for the next chapter
• Shifting from "I have to" to "I get to" transforms obligations into opportunities
• Physical fitness serves as both literal and metaphorical preparation for life's challenges
• Taking care of others provides powerful motivation beyond personal achievement
• Preparation before major life transitions prevents destructive mindsets and behaviors
• Success in one area often indicates how you'll approach challenges in completely different domains
• The discipline to show up, especially on days you don't want to, separates those who thrive from those who merely survive

Whatever season of life you're in, remember that your story isn't over – it's just entering a new chapter that requires the right mindset and consistent action.

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 Charles Barber & Bart Gullong joined the show to talk about the fight to get QuikClot to warfighters post 9/11 and the bureaucratic machine that stood in their way.  We talk about all this and a ton more!  Make sure to read the incredible book, In the Blood: How Two Outsiders Solved a Centuries-Old Medical Mystery and Took On the US Army. 

This episode brought to you by Blackstone Publishing.  Make sure to check out THE SANDBOX by Andrews & Wilson.  

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Jeff Wilson and Matt Swenson joined The Protectors® to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and good vs evil.  We go down the rabbit hole of AI as an antagonist and how you could stay ahead of it.  Jeff’s new thriller co-authored with Brian Andrews, THE SANDBOX, is an eye-opening look into a new threat, AI as a killer.  

Matt Swenson is new to the show.  Matt spent decades in the cyber crime world with Homeland Security Investigations and is now the Chief Product Officer with the Black Rainbow Group.  

This episode brought to you by Blackstone Publishing.  

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SENSITIVE DISCUSSION:  Kara Smith joined The Protectors® to discuss domestic human trafficking.  Trafficking is topic that need to be discussed and needs to be understood in order to fight it.   

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Taylor Moore joined the show to talk about his new book, nuclear arms convoys, Texas, and a ton more.  We were joined by Ama Adair.  


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Katherine Boyle joined The Protectors® to talk about what it's like to grow up in an police family, learning to live a life outside the "job", dealing with stress, dark humor, and a ton more.  

About:  Katherine Boyle is originally from Philadelphia, where she was raised in a close knit family with a strong law enforcement presence. After moving to New York City for college and a successful career in luxury fashion, Katherine’s completion of the NYPD Citizen’s Police Academy in 2019 sparked a deep desire to support law enforcement. 

Motivated by her own father’s unwavering dedication, she aims to provide tools and resources necessary for police officers to excel in their careers while prioritizing their families and personal lives. With a passion for fostering resilience and community, Katherine aspires to make a lasting impact on the well-being of those who serve and protect. Her mission is to create a supportive community for law enforcement and their loved ones, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Links: 
IG:

https://www.instagram.com/theltsdaughter/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyondtheuniformkatherine/

Upcoming Events List:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647f698cdfd04634e9976771

This episode brought to you by Blackstone Publishing
The Guardian By Joshua Hood is out no! 

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Jerry joined the show to talk fentanyl, xylazine, enforcement, and a ton of other topics.  

About Jerry:  Executive Director of the Liberty Mid Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).  Prior to his appointment as Director, he served 25 years with the Philadelphia Police Department, with command assignments in Patrol, Civil Affairs, Training Bureau and Narcotics Division, retiring as an Inspector. 

Jerry received his Bachelor of Arts from Temple University in Criminal Justice, and a Master in Business Administration from Holy Family University.  He also completed courses of study at the Northwestern University Traffic Institute (now Center for Public Safety); the FBI National Academy, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the Naval Post-Graduate School. 

Jerry is a life-long resident of Philadelphia. 

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William Kaufman joined The Protectors® to talk about his movie, THE CHANNEL, working with Max Martini & Clayne Crawford, bringing realism to screen, and a ton more.  I screened the movie and it is good-to-go!  

THE CHANNEL:  After their bank heist goes wrong, a desperate criminal, his out-of-control brother, and their motley crew of ex-marines must escape New Orleans and the determined FBI agent who pursues them

This episode is brought to you by Blackstone Publishing.  Make sure to pick up a copy of Joshua Hood’s new book, THE GUARDIAN.  

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