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
#176 | Adam Kinakin | Host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast
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Adam Kinakin joined the show to talk about realistic law enforcement training, that we don’t know everything and a ton of other topics. Adam is a former Infantry Officer and hosts The Tactical Breakdown Podcast
ABOUT ADAM: Adam Kinakin is the host and producer of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast. A former Infantry Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best Military and Law Enforcement Instructors and Educators in the world.
Now located in Winnipeg, MB, Adam spends his time training, coaching, and consulting for Private Agencies across Canada. Adam is an accredited Instructor and Trainer under both the Justice and Solicitor General for Alberta and the Manitoba Department of Justice. He is also an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA).
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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