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The original The Protectors® podcast, established in 2019, is about resilience, reinvention, and the moments that change the direction of our lives. Hosted by retired federal agent, U.S. Army veteran (OIF 2006), author, and interviewer Dr. Jason Piccolo, the show explores what happens after service, success, failure, burnout, loss, transition, and personal transformation. Through conversations with veterans, leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who chose a new path, The Protectors® focuses on growth, identity, purpose, and the courage to move forward. Jason also interviews both bestselling and independent authors, exploring the creative process, the writing journey, the challenges of publishing, and the stories behind the books. From debut novels to works by New York Times bestselling authors, these conversations offer insights into storytelling, perseverance, and success. These are conversations about second chapters, hard-earned wisdom, and finding meaning after life changes course. Whether you’re rebuilding, redefining yourself, chasing something new, launching a new venture, writing your first book, or simply trying to move forward, The Protectors® is about navigating change with resilience and purpose.
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- 2 weeks ago22 min
553 | Alex Dekker | Author | DESERT HEIST
We sit down with SOF veteran and author Alex Dekker to talk about his debut novel Desert Heist and why it grabs us fast with real tradecraft, real history, and a protagonist you can’t stop following. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- 2 weeks ago20 min
552 | K.B. Brodsky | Authors | BEYOND HONOR
We talk with the co-authors of Beyond Honor about breaking into the spy thriller world and nailing the details that readers love to fact-check. We dig into their research, their co-writing process, and the moral gray areas that drive their CIA characters past the point of easy choices. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- 3 weeks ago38 min
551 | Todd Fox | Author | THE POWER OF PAPER & PLASTIC
We talk with Todd Fox about what tour security and executive protection really demand, from detailed advances and site surveys to building global teams that can execute under pressure. We also dig into why backstage passes and “all-access” laminates can create the very risks they’re supposed to prevent, and what a smarter credentialing system looks like. You can find Todd's book at www.tourprotection.com Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- Sep 26, 202623 min
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 shortcuts fast. Peter shares how a single burglary led to lifelong police friendships, the creation of Roy Grace, and the kind of access that changes how you write every scene. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- Sep 16, 202630 min
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 is his first novel. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- Sep 11, 202632 min
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, beauty, and the darker side of our digital lives. We also talk about her path from a 30+ year career in intelligence at the CIA and NSA to becoming an award-winning author, and how that experience shapes the stories she tells. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- Sep 2, 202623 min
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 the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
- Aug 26, 202624 min
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 himself. We talk the real tipping point that got The Body Man written, why he chose the indie route over traditional publishing, the writing routine (or lack of one) that keeps him producing, and his new release, Downfall. Along the way we get into live music, bucket-list concerts, and the advice he'd give anyone thinking about writ...
About The Protectors with Jason Piccolo
The original The Protectors® podcast, established in 2019, is about resilience, reinvention, and the moments that change the direction of our lives. Hosted by retired federal agent, U.S. Army veteran (OIF 2006), author, and interviewer Dr. Jason Piccolo, the show explores what happens after service, success, failure, burnout, loss, transition, and personal transformation. Through conversations with veterans, leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who chose a new path, The Protectors® focuses on growth, identity, purpose, and the courage to move forward. Jason also interviews both bestselling and independent authors, exploring the creative process, the writing journey, the challenges of publishing, and the stories behind the books. From debut novels to works by New York Times bestselling authors, these conversations offer insights into storytelling, perseverance, and success. These are conversations about second chapters, hard-earned wisdom, and finding meaning after life changes course. Whether you’re rebuilding, redefining yourself, chasing something new, launching a new venture, writing your first book, or simply trying to move forward, The Protectors® is about navigating change with resilience and purpose.
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