Fed Time Stories

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 p

Fed Time Stories is a government podcast hosted by David Brant & John Gill, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Brant & John Gill hosts Fed Time Stories, a government show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  From NCIS to a Fortune 500: Tammy Morton's Leadership Journey

  May 13, 202650 minS1

  <p>Join us as we explore the remarkable career of Tammy Morton, a trailblazing leader in law enforcement and corporate security. From her early days at NCIS to managing security for the Gates family and leading security programs at major corporations, Tammy shares invaluable insights on leadership, navigating challenges, and the evolving landscape of security.<br/><br/>The conversation explores how Morton’s 35+ year career across NCIS, corporate security, global enterprises, mergers, transformations, and crisis environments shaped her belief that security leadership is ultimately built on <b>people, judgment, and trust</b>. </p><p>The episode goes beyond technical security exp...

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  Episode #19

  From Secrets to Open-Source: Jane van Tienen on Intelligence, Leadership, and Global Security

  Mar 13, 202643 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Fed Time Stories, Dave Brandt and John Gill sit down with Jane van Tienen, Chief Intelligence Officer at OSINT Combine, to explore her journey from the Australian national security community to the forefront of open-source intelligence in the private sector. Drawing on 24 years of experience, Jane reflects on her career journey, the growing importance of OSINT, and how intelligence derived from publicly and commercially available information is reshaping modern security.</p><p>The discussion explores how AI can strengthen OSINT workflows while still requiring strong human tradecraft, ethics, and governance to be effective. Jane also...

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  Episode #19

  From Secrets to Open-Source: Jane van Tienen on Intelligence, Leadership, and Global Security

  Mar 13, 202643 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Fed Time Stories, Dave Brandt and John Gill sit down with Jane van Tienen, Chief Intelligence Officer at OSINT Combine, to explore her journey from the Australian national security community to the forefront of open-source intelligence in the private sector. Drawing on 24 years of experience, Jane reflects on her career journey, the growing importance of OSINT, and how intelligence derived from publicly and commercially available information is reshaping modern security.</p><p>The discussion explores how AI can strengthen OSINT workflows while still requiring strong human tradecraft, ethics, and governance to be effective. Jane also...

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  Episode #18

  From Law Enforcement to the Boardroom with Brian K. Tuskan

  Dec 16, 202553 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill sit down with Brian K. Tuskan, a law enforcement veteran turned Fortune 500 chief security officer, to explore a career defined by adaptability, risk-taking, and an early embrace of technology. Brian reflects on his formative years as a police officer and detective, where leveraging emerging technology helped him stand out, earn sought-after assignments, and rethink how investigations could be done more efficiently.</p><p>The conversation follows Brian’s pivotal decision to leave law enforcement and transition into corporate security at a time when few were willing to...

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  Episode #17

  Solving Cases Across Decades: Pete Hughes on Cold Case Investigations

  Oct 9, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>Cold cases test the patience, persistence, and creativity of any investigator. Few know this better than Pete Hughes.</p><p>In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill talk with Pete about his four decades in law enforcement, from his early years as a patrol officer to his leadership role at NCIS. Pete shares how he helped shape the agency’s cold case program and the unique methods investigators use when re-examining unsolved crimes years later.</p><p>He also reflects on one of his most challenging investigations, a decades-old disappearance that had long be...

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