The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo
The original The Protectors® podcast, established in 2019, is about resilience, reinvention, and the moments that change the direction of our lives.
Hosted by retired federal agent, U.S. Army veteran (OIF 2006), author, and interviewer Dr. Jason Piccolo, the show explores what happens after service, success, failure, burnout, loss, transition, and personal transformation.
Through conversations with veterans, leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who chose a new path, The Protectors® focuses on growth, identity, purpose, and the courage to move forward.
Jason also interviews both bestselling and independent authors, exploring the creative process, the writing journey, the challenges of publishing, and the stories behind the books. From debut novels to works by New York Times bestselling authors, these conversations offer insights into storytelling, perseverance, and success.
These are conversations about second chapters, hard-earned wisdom, and finding meaning after life changes course.
Whether you’re rebuilding, redefining yourself, chasing something new, launching a new venture, writing your first book, or simply trying to move forward, The Protectors® is about navigating change with resilience and purpose.
The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo
#36 | Matthew Betley | Marine | Author of ‘Rules of War’
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Matthew Betley served our Nation for ten years, deploying overseas to Djibouti and Iraq as a Marine Officer in charger of Scout/Snipers. Matthew returned home and took on a new mission kicking alcoholism and raising awareness about burn pit exposure. Matthew is a highly regarded author of four books; The Logan West series. Matthew’s new book is ‘Rules of War’ and can be found anywhere books are sold!!
From Matthew’s site: “As the author of the Logan West thriller series, Matt’s first book, OVERWATCH, was nominated in 2016 for a Barry Award for Best Overall Thriller and was also named a Top Ten Book of 2016 by the Military Times. His second and third novels, OATH OF HONOR and FIELD OF VALOR, have received similar critical acclaim, with RULES OF WAR coming out 16 July 2019. RULES has also been picked by Dana Perino at Fox News as the Dana Perino Book Club Selection for Fox Nation.”
Matthew’s site: https://matthewbetley.com/
Matthew on Instagram & Twitter: @MatthewBetley
BURN PITS: Burn pits were a common way to get rid of waste at military sites in Iraq and Afghanistan. Toxins in burn pit smoke may affect the skin, eyes, respiratory and cardiovascular systems, gastrointestinal tract and internal organs. Veterans who were closer to burn pit smoke or exposed for longer periods may be at greater risk. Health effects depend on a number of other factors, such as the kind of waste being burned and wind direction.
VA: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/
Burn Pit Registry: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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