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
#274 |Gabe Wander | Veteran & Author of Maintain Eye Contact While Shaking Hands
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Gabe is a veteran, author, and bee keeper. Yes, we talk about bee keeping! But first Gabe discusses the importance of parenting, his military background, his devasting parachuting accident, and a ton of other topics.
Make sure to check out Gabe's children's book MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WHILE SHAKING HANDS. https://gabewander.com/
About Gabe: Serving over two decades in the Army, Major (Ret) Gabe Wander is a combat veteran many times over. He was born Jewish, raised as a Christian missionary, and lived in over thirty countries with his parents and seven siblings by the time he was twelve years old. He enlisted in the Army at seventeen as a Combat Medic and spent time in the 25th Infantry Division, where he was quickly promoted to Sergeant, and eventually earned the coveted position of an Officer and Nurse Anesthesiologist with the elite Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in the only Tier 1 unit that provides direct medical support to JSOC special mission units.
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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