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Author: David Brant & John Gill

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Welcome to Fed Time Stories, the podcast that unveils the secrets and stories of those who have dedicated their careers to serving in federal agencies from the FBI and Secret Service to NCIS, CIA, and beyond.

Your hosts, John Gill and Dave Brant, the former Chief of Security for the White House and former Head of NCIS, guide you through untold tales of those who have walked the halls of federal government, law enforcement, military, and security. 

Through engaging conversations with strong personalities and distinguished guests, we offer a unique blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and profound revelations.

Whether you're in law enforcement, public safety, or simply fascinated by the world of federal service, you’ll find inspiration, advice, and insights into career transitions and overcoming life's most challenging moments.

Join us as we sit down with high-profile guests who have held some of the highest positions in our federal government. Their unique perspectives and extraordinary stories will captivate and inspire you.

Fed Time Stories is your backstage pass to the intriguing world of federal service. Tune in for stories that will entertain, educate, and empower.

Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution for corporate security, law enforcement, and government agencies – Kaseware is your path from case management to case closed. Learn more at kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast


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How can workplaces better identify and prevent acts of violence before they happen? In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts John Gill and Dave Brant sit down with Matt Doherty, managing director of Workforce Risk Management at Sikich and former Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center. Matt played a key role in shaping modern threat assessment strategies, moving beyond outdated profiling methods to focus on behavioral indicators that can prevent ...
What drives someone to steal priceless art and cultural treasures? And how do investigators bring these works back to their rightful place? In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill sit down with Randy Deaton, a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent who spent years unraveling high-stakes art crimes. Randy shares stories of chasing down stolen masterpieces, exposing elaborate forgery schemes, and collaborating with international experts to recover cultural artifacts fr...
Ever wonder how NCIS became the centerpiece of one of television’s most successful and longest-running crime dramas? In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill dive into the real-life events that inspired the creation of the NCIS TV show and reveal how the agency’s work captivated Hollywood. Dave Brant, former Director of NCIS and co-host of Fed Time Stories, recounts the early days when a surprising encounter led to a partnership with Hollywood and the launch of a sh...
In the final episode of the Fed Time Stories series featuring Adam Lee, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill delve into another of Adam's career-defining experiences: His intriguing interviews with high-profile political figures. As a former FBI Special Agent in Charge and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy, Adam shares insights into the importance of credibility and respect in national security. He recounts a memorable moment during an interview with a sitting president and reflects...
In this episode of FedTime Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill continue their conversation with Adam Lee, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Division and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy. Adam shares his personal narrative of September 11, 2001: Adam found himself at a turning point in his career. He vividly recalls the chaos and urgency of that day, where he was called to action as the investigation into the attacks began to unfold. His involvement in the...
In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill explore a conversation about integrity in federal service through the experiences of Adam Lee, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Division and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy. Adam shares his journey from a California dreamer to an influential figure in law enforcement, recounting how his determination that led him from state college to law school and ultimately to the FBI. Throughout the epi...
Discover how one foundation is tackling the growing crisis of veteran homelessness in America. In this episode of FedTime Stories, John Gill and Dave Brant sit down with Lynda Cox, Associate Vice President of Development and Government Affairs at the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, to explore the vital work this organization is doing. Lynda shares her journey into the foundation and delves into the heart of their mission, which includes building smart homes for severely injured first responders ...
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dorian Deligeorges, CEO of Kaseware, podcast hosts John and Dave dive deeper into Dorian's transition from FBI Special Agent to private sector entrepreneur. Building on the insights shared in Part 1, Dorian reflects on the decisions that led him to leave the FBI after 12 years, including his involvement in the Sentinel Project and the pursuit of new challenges outside federal service. In this episode of FedTime Stories, Dorian reveals how he navigated the co...
How does a woman in a male-dominated industry become the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and later Chief Security Officer of The Met? By never questioning her ability to lead. Listen as Regina Lombardo shares her journey starting in a restaurant in New York City cutting salami to becoming a career ATF agent. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of having mentors and a supportive network....
Join John and Dave with guest, Jody Weis, former FBI Special Agent in Charge in both the Los Angeles and Philadelphia Field Offices and 54th Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). Throughout this episode, Jody Weis shares his background and career journey, from his transition from the military to becoming an FBI agent and eventually the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Hear how a terrible interview with the FBI almost turned him away from a 23-yea...
John and Dave host Fed Time Stories with guest Dorian Deligeorges, CEO of Kaseware. Learn the typical and also unusual process for how someone can end up as a Special Agent at the FBI and how not every experience at this agency means staying there till retirement at the age of 57. Dorian shares the interesting tale of how he ended up fixing a multi-million dollar IT project at the FBI. From dealing with the bureaucracy and challenges and frustrations of IT projects in the governme...
John Gill and David Brant discuss their entry and motivations for joining law enforcement and their experience climbing the federal ladder that led them to hold high-ranking positions as the Chief Security Officer for the White House and the Director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). Join them to hear stories of their time in the field and memorable experiences from drug busts in Uganda to 9/11 to the making of the television show NCIS – to where they are now, having t...
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