Pointman Podcast

Sean and Stephen stopped by the show to talk a little about their careers, as well as their business and website, TheBWCLibrary. Visit pointmanpodcast.com and enter code Pointman to save 10% sitewide! pointmandefensivesolutions.com and enter code Pointman to save 10% site-wide for medical and firearms gear! https://thebwclibrary.com/ If you are a use of force instructor, I highly encourage you to check this out and save hours researching videos on a certain topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musician Bryan McPherson joined the show! We talked about his latest single, "American Glory", as well as his moves from Boston, to California, and now Montana. Bryan faced backlash on his stance during COVID, and has incorporated his stance into his music. Find Bryan's music everywhere! #punk #folk #lawenforcement #police #covid #montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paolo DiGirolamo from Naked and Afraid, also a USAF SERE Instructor, joined the show to talk about his experiences on the show, being an extra for The Purge, and some SERE experiences. Luis Vasquez, an officer in New Jersey, joined the show to talk about his experience working in corrections and at the Fresh Kills land site after 9/11. And finally, Wayne Saunders, a retired New Hampshire Fish and Game Lieutenant and host of the Warden's Watch and Thin Green Line Podcasts, joined the show to talk about his experience confronting a cop killer who had killed four people that day, including two New Hampshire State Police Troopers, and his experience being shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marlon Marrache from The IA Guy Podcast! Marlon is a retired LAPD Sgt, who spent numerous years in the Internal Affairs bureau. He started his podcast just over a year ago, and we dive deep into why he started his podcast, internal affairs, and his businesses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian joins the podcast for episode number 28! He is a retired Detective from a large agency in the southern part of the United States, and worked numerous positions, to include a gang detective. You can check out his website for training! Like, comment and subscribe to the podcast across all audio platforms and youtube! Follow his podcast across all audio platforms, The Disruptors with Brian Sanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Yarborough from the Donut Shop Podcast joined me on the show! He is a soon to be retiring Police Officer in Florida, and host of the Donut Shop Pod. We talked about everything, from the upcoming live event in Jersey City for the Counter Culture INC network, his show, and law enforcement! We have great things coming here at the Pointman Podcast. A new logo and website will be launched soon! Stay tuned by following on Instagram Support Justin by visiting his website Donut Shop Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Hoover, co-host of The Antihero Podcast joined me for an interview! We talked about why he started podcasting, the jump off point for the Podcast, and about his businesses. Of course we spoke about Law Enforcement and the Military as well! As I mentioned in the intro, a link for Ashton's GoFundMe is here. Please help support the family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/gscuj7-help-ashton-beat-cancer https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ https://theantiheropodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pointmanpodcast https://counterculture-hq.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Negherbon is the Founder and CEO of CopsDirect, a nonprofit organization that provides support and medical equipment to first responders. Aaron and I talk about why he started CopsDirect, as well as his other organization, TroopsDirect. #military #lawenforcement #firstresponders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode, I interview Seth Gehle, an Army Veteran, father, husband, ultramarathon runner, and author of Strength Beyond the Shadows. Seth opens up about his childhood experience with sexual abuse and how he transformed his pain into strength, sharing insights from his incredible journey of resilience and healing. You can find Seth at his website https://sethgehle.com/ and purchase his book! https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ for your Trauma Medical Needs! https://www.instagram.com/counter_culture_inc/ Counter Culture INC on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mac Cashin is the Chief of Police in Franconia, New Hampshire, and owner of Specialized Training Solutions, as he shares his insights on modern law enforcement, mental health, and the importance of specialized training for first responders. In this episode, Mac discusses his journey in law enforcement, the challenges of leading a small-town department, and how his training company equips officers with the skills needed to respond effectively in high-stress situations.  https://www.sts-nh.com/ For Mac's Training https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ for your Trauma Medical Needs! https://www.instagram.com/counter_culture_inc/ Counter Culture INC on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Collaboration with Dexter Pitts from the I Am Pitts Podcast!  Dexter is an Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, former Border Patrol Agent, Law Enforcement Officer,  Author and Podcaster.  We talked about his book,  I am Pitts, Memoirs of an American Patriot. His journey, mental health, podcasting and so on.  Dexter's Website.https://iampitts.com/Follow Dexter  https://www.instagram.com/iampitts1/ on Instagram, and listen to his show wherever you listen to your podcasts!Follow Pointman Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts!  New episodes will also be premiering on http://www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com. .  Make sure to check out the business.  If you have a guest you'd like to suggest, or would like to be on the show, you can contact us on there as well!  Videos for the podcast will also be uploaded onto YouTube this year!  Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@pointmanpodcast  and follow the show there! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text I joined the guys from On The Range Podcast recently, and they were gracious enough to allow me to publish the episode on here as well!  Mark, Rick and I spoke a little about a lot.  Mental health, the podcast, business, fatherhood.  We had a great time.https://www.kelleydefense.comhttps://www.warhogg.com/https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast2570https://www.pointmandefensivesolutions.comGive them a follow!#military #specialoperations #army #lawenforcement #police #greenberet #k9handler #mentalhealth #podcasting #veteran  Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Quick #2022recap with Jon!  Follow Pointman Podcast on Instagram, and Pointman Defensive Solutions on Instagram and Facebook!www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Kyle is a Retired Coast Guard Command Master Chief, as well as a Retired Massachusetts Chief of Police.  He also is an avid pilot!  We talk about his career both in the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement, and where retirement has brought him. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text It has been a while since Phil and I have been able to get together to record an episode, especially in person.  Well, after a nearly 7 month hiatus, we are baaaaack.  Among numerous and random topics, Phil and I discuss what we have had going on while we've been away, transition in life and career, and whatever else popped into our heads.Visit SpecOpsTools for your construction tool needs.  What better way to support a local, veteran owned small business.  3% of profits are donated to Veteran and First Responder charities.  Enter code "Pointman" at checkout to save an extra 15%! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Pete Pelletier joined us for a second episode! We talked about that year that 2020 has been, policing, mental health and much more. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text The man, the myth, the legend himself Pete Pelletier (Phil's father) joined us on the podcast!  Pete has served in Law Enforcement since the late eighties.  He worked as a paramedic prior to becoming a police officer.  During his time as a Police Officer, Trooper, and now Chief, Pete spent time as a Field Training Officer, Sniper & mentor.  After retiring from full-time Law Enforcement, Pete did two overseas deployments as a private military contractor. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Author and Police Officer Scott Medlin joined us on the podcast to talk about his book, Mental Health Fight of the Heroes in Blue.  Scott served in the United States Marine Corps prior to becoming a Police Officer with two deployments in 2003 and 2005.After seeing the facts published about Law Enforcement suicide, Scott decided to write a book to help Police Officers through the mental health struggle.  You can find Scotts book on Amazon hereMental Health Fight for the Hero's in BlueYou can also find Scott on his YouTube endeavor to motivate Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement Motivation  Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Whats going on everyone!?  Brian Johnson from WarriorNow Inc. joined me on the podcast for this weeks interview.  Brian is an Army Combat Veteran and former Law Enforcement Officer.  He has suffered a number of Traumatic Brain Injuries, suffered Post Traumatic Stress, and has survived two suicide attempts.  Through all that and his strive towards mental health, Brian was able to work through his challenges to start WarriorNow Inc. WarriorNow Pointman Podcast on Instagram Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Retired Missing Persons Detective James DeMeo was on the show recently!  We talked a little about his career in Law Enforcement, writing his best selling book What's Your Plan?, and about life after retirement!  It was an honor to have James on the show! http://jamesademeo.com/ What's Your Plan? We are awaiting our promocode for ChopFit !  A great Christmas gift to help get people moving!  Go check them out!  IF you are someone you know needs a helping hand staying active during this holiday season definitely take a look at the Chopper or Chopper Pro! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices