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
#164 | Dan Goldenberg | Executive Director | Call of Duty Endowment
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Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director of the Call of Duty Endowment, stopped by The Protectors to talk about the incredible work they are doing that has helped over 70,000 veterans gain meaningful employment, the creation of the COD Endowment by Activision Blizzard CEO, Bobby Kotick, keeping the focus of hiring veterans “narrow & deep”, and tons of other topics. Dan also talks about COD teaming up with Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg for COD: Modern Warfare. Big shout out to Tu Lam [Ronin], Chad [Alex, Echo 3-1), and April Nicol.
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About Dan: Dan Goldenberg was appointed as the executive director for the Call of Duty Endowment and an Activision Blizzard Vice President in 2013. Goldenberg, a retired Navy Captain, brings to the job 27 years of active and reserve military service and more than a decade of business experience – including serving as a Sr. Vice President at Frost & Sullivan and prior to that as a senior director and practice manager at CEB (now Gartner). Highlights of his military service include four tours as a commanding officer, carrier-based naval flight officer, and special assistant to four Secretaries of the Navy: John Dalton, Richard Danzig, Robin Pirie and Gordon England. He holds several individual and campaign awards, including the Defense Superior Service Medal.
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The Call of Duty Endowment helps veterans find high quality careers by supporting groups that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the value vets bring to the workplace.
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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