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 conversat
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550 | Peter James | UK #1 & NYT Best Selling Author | DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE
Sep 25, 202623 min
We sit down with crime thriller author Peter James to talk about why research is the secret ingredient that makes a story feel real and why smart readers can spot shortcuts fast. Peter shares how a single burglary led to lifelong police friendships, the creation of Roy Grace, and the kind of access that changes how you write every scene. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
548 | Alma Katsu | NY Times Best Selling Author | INCARNATE
Sep 10, 202632 min
We catch up with New York Times bestselling author Alma Katsu on her new novel, Incarnate , a modern reimagining of The Picture of Dorian Gray that explores AI, identity, beauty, and the darker side of our digital lives. We also talk about her path from a 30+ year career in intelligence at the CIA and NSA to becoming an award-winning author, and how that experience shapes the stories she tells. Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
We catch up with indie author Eric Bishop on how he's built a growing thriller catalog — nearly 10 books deep — while working a full-time job and doing everything himself. We talk the real tipping point that got The Body Man written, why he chose the indie route over traditional publishing, the writing routine (or lack of one) that keeps him producing, and his new release, Downfall. Along the way we get into live music, bucket-list concerts, and the advice he'd give anyone thinking about writing their own book. Link to DOWNFALL https://a.co/d/05zPn7JO Support the show Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
<p>We sit down in person with our friend Garrett to unpack what a 24-year CIA career actually looks like when you strip away Hollywood myths. We talk through his move from imagery analysis to case officer, the realities of secrecy and marriage overseas, and how intelligence tradecraft can translate into business and everyday life. <br/>• discovering an “old school” office environment with world-class capability <br/>• staying in the CIA by changing roles often across analysis and operations <br/>• understanding HUMINT recruitment as a slow, high-stakes assessment cycle <br/>• spotting red flags and motivations that can break an operation <br/>• navigating marriage...
543 | Ward Larsen | Author of TOM CLANCY RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
May 19, 202624 minS0
<p>We talk with Ward about moving from A-10 fighter pilot life to airline flying and then into a full-time career as a thriller author. We dig into what it takes to write authentic military fiction and how he handles the pressure of writing in the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan universe.</p><p>Support the show</p><p>Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo<br/><br/><br/></p>
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