The Protectors® Podcast
The Protectors® Podcast is where powerful stories ignite purpose. Hosted by Jason Piccolo—a retired federal agent, former U.S. Army Infantry Captain (Iraq 2006), and author—the show explores the human side of courage, resilience, and leadership.
More than a podcast about service, it’s a platform for storytelling that empowers. Each episode highlights personal journeys of adversity, sacrifice, redemption, and triumph—revealing the mindset, discipline, and heart behind extraordinary lives. From frontline professionals to bestselling authors and acclaimed actors, the conversations uncover how real experiences inspire the stories that move us—and how storytelling itself becomes a force for strength and transformation.
Past guests include Sean Patrick Flanery, Andrews & Wilson, Mark Greaney, Stephen Hunter, Remi Adeleke, Florent Groberg, Clint Emerson, and Travis Mills—voices that inspire listeners to lead with courage, live with purpose, and tell their own stories boldly.
The Protectors® Podcast
#94 | Special Episode | Write, Write, Write | Four Vets Talk Writing A Book
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Ever thought about writing a book? Sometimes the first step is to just write, write, write. Four military veterans sit down and chat about writing a book for the first time. The four of us chat about writing a book for the first time. Special guests Benjamin Breckheimer, Jeremy Harrell, and Michael Legregni. From creating a mindmap, to just writing and not editing, guerilla publishing, tackling our "dark" times, and networking..... Cheers! So, write, write, write, EDIT LATER!
Benjamin Breckheimer. Benjamin is a Combat Wounded Veteran turned mountaineer aiming to become the first Purple Heart Recipient to complete the 7 Summits challenge, facing challenges along the way.
Ben on the web: https://www.benjaminbreckheimer.com/
Ben on The Protectors: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com/...
Michael Legregni. Mike is a veteran police of officer and former Marine. Mike owns and operates Veteran Wood Co.
Michael on the web: https://veteranwoodco.com/
Michael on The Protectors: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com/...
Jeremy Harrell. Jeremy is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. Jeremy was also named 2018 Kentucky Veteran of the Year and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 2019 for the works he’s done for veterans in Kentucky
Jeremy on the web: https://www.veteransclubky.com/
Jeremy on The Protectors: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com/...
Jason Piccolo. Jason is a veteran of Op Iraqi Freedom, former Infantry Captain, and has spent the last 20+ years in law enforcement. Jason authored two books and a bunch of Op-Eds. Jason hosts The Protectors.
Jason on the web: https://jasonpiccolo.us/
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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