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The original The Protectors® podcast, established in 2019, is about great conversations with interesting people, from veterans and leaders to athletes, entrepreneurs, and authors.
Hosted by retired federal agent, U.S. Army veteran (OIF 2006), and author Dr. Jason Piccolo, the show explores the paths that shaped each guest and what they've learned along the way. Many episodes also go behind the scenes with writers, from debut novelists to New York Times bestsellers, on the stories behind their books.
Honest, curious, and unscripted, these are the kinds of conversations you'll want to hear all the way through.
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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
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
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
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
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
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