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
#49 | David Burnett | Veteran & Nightstalker
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David joined The Protectors to talk about his time with the legendary 160th SOAR as a member of the Nightstalkers. After David left the service he embarked on an ambitious journey, to document his time with the famed Nightstalkers. Listen in..
From book: David Burnett takes readers into a unique world of the 160th Special Operations Aviation regiment. His journey starts in a conventional Army unit where he doesn’t feel fulfilled in his duties and obligations. This lack of responsibility drives David to pursue the dream of becoming an MH-47G Chinook helicopter crew chief in the most secretive and elite aviation unit in the world.
David on the Web: https://makinganightstalker.com/
Buy MAKING A NIGHT STALKER here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Night-Stalker-David-Burnett/dp/0999856502
Sentinels of Freedom: https://www.sentinelsoffreedom.org/
Warriors Rising: https://www.warriorrising.org/
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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