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.
The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo
#260 | Daryl Hornbeck | EOD Veteran | After Action Racing
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Great interview with a great friend. Daryl Hornbeck joined The Protectors to talk about his decades in the U.S. Army from the 1990s through the GWOT. Daryl served four tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq (where we served together). Daryl’s career took him from his initial enlistment in Artillery to becoming an EOD tech for the majority of his career. Daryl talks about deploying, loss, and then finding a new mission post-retirement building a veteran racing team called After Action Racing (AAR).
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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