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
#74 |Kevin Schmiegel| Marine | CEO| Operation Gratitude
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Kevin joined The Protectors to discuss the mission of Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude is committed to not just the military, but also the first responder community. It is the season of giving, and not only money, Op Gratitude has numerous opportunities to give back to the community through volunteer opportunities, collection drives, etc. Listen in…
About Kevin: Kevin serves as the CEO of Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude’s mission is to help “forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide.” They send more than 300,000 individually addressed care packages every year. Currently, they have sent 2,393,363 packages since its start in 2003.
https://www.operationgratitude.com/
Make sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo
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