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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
#243 | Matt Thomas | Chief Deputy | Pinal County
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Matt Thomas, Chief Deputy to Sheriff Lamb, joined The Protectors to talk about his time on the job, the importance of training, the changing culture of policing, and a ton of other topics. Make sure to tune in to your favorite podcast platform (search Protectors with Jason Piccolo). @deputy_onetime
This series is a partnership with Hard Head Veterans. Why did I team up with HHV? Well, as my friend would say, your body is holding up a soft-boiled egg, not a lot of protection from falls or bullets. Got a helmet available? On the job? Use it.
From the HHV Site: Tactical Helmets Are What We Do! Here's the deal, Hard Head Veterans is a veteran-owned and operated small business selling tactical ballistic helmets like MICH helmets to the men and women who need them the most. We are veterans of the United States’ most current conflicts, and many of us continue to serve our country today through the reserve or contracting roles. Every single member of our team is connected to the military or law enforcement, making us uniquely qualified to better understand and serve the needs of our customers.
@hard_head_veterans #hardheadveterans #ballistic #ballistichelmets #protector #everydayprotector #theprotectors #americansheriff @americansheriff @americansheriffnetwork
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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