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
#150 | Max Uriarte | Terminal Lance & Battle Born
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Max Uriarte, creator of Terminal Lance, stopped by The Protectors to talk about his new book Battle Born. Max chatted with us about the origin of Terminal Lance, getting out of the Marines, what went into creating Battle Born, and a ton of other topics. I was fortunate to receive an advance copy of Battle Born, I am completely amazed at how spot on this book (graphic novel) is to the reality of military life in a world of conflict & wars with intense action and graphics I have never seen before, you’ll see when you read it. The story needs to continue. Big shout out to Max for coming on the show and a big shout out to my awesome co-host Kelsey. BATTLE BORN is a must-read, releasing on July 28th the same day as The Protectors interview!
00:45 Max’s service
04:23 College Post-USMC
07:07 GI BILL
10:59 Terminal Lance
15:42 From Infantry to Combat Camera
19:31 Pushback for Terminal Lance
26:06 Terminal Lance Content
29:17 Battle Born
44:18 Expression through art
48:34 Conclusion
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