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Collaboration with Dexter Pitts from the I Am Pitts Podcast!  Dexter is an Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, former Border Patrol Agent, Law Enforcement Officer,  Author and Podcaster.  We talked about his book,  I am Pitts, Memoirs of an American Patriot. His journey, mental health, podcasting and so on.  Dexter's Website.https://iampitts.com/Follow Dexter  https://www.instagram.com/iampitts1/ on Instagram, and listen to his show wherever you listen to your podcasts!Follow Pointman Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts!  New episodes will also be premiering on http://www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com. .  Make sure to check out the business.  If you have a guest you'd like to suggest, or would like to be on the show, you can contact us on there as well!  Videos for the podcast will also be uploaded onto YouTube this year!  Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@pointmanpodcast  and follow the show there! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

I joined the guys from On The Range Podcast recently, and they were gracious enough to allow me to publish the episode on here as well!  Mark, Rick and I spoke a little about a lot.  Mental health, the podcast, business, fatherhood.  We had a great time.https://www.kelleydefense.comhttps://www.warhogg.com/https://www.youtube.com/@ontherangepodcast2570https://www.pointmandefensivesolutions.comGive them a follow!#military #specialoperations #army #lawenforcement #police #greenberet #k9handler #mentalhealth #podcasting #veteran  Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Quick #2022recap with Jon!  Follow Pointman Podcast on Instagram, and Pointman Defensive Solutions on Instagram and Facebook!www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Kyle is a Retired Coast Guard Command Master Chief, as well as a Retired Massachusetts Chief of Police.  He also is an avid pilot!  We talk about his career both in the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement, and where retirement has brought him. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

It has been a while since Phil and I have been able to get together to record an episode, especially in person.  Well, after a nearly 7 month hiatus, we are baaaaack.  Among numerous and random topics, Phil and I discuss what we have had going on while we've been away, transition in life and career, and whatever else popped into our heads.Visit SpecOpsTools for your construction tool needs.  What better way to support a local, veteran owned small business.  3% of profits are donated to Veteran and First Responder charities.  Enter code "Pointman" at checkout to save an extra 15%! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Pete Pelletier joined us for a second episode! We talked about that year that 2020 has been, policing, mental health and much more. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

The man, the myth, the legend himself Pete Pelletier (Phil's father) joined us on the podcast!  Pete has served in Law Enforcement since the late eighties.  He worked as a paramedic prior to becoming a police officer.  During his time as a Police Officer, Trooper, and now Chief, Pete spent time as a Field Training Officer, Sniper & mentor.  After retiring from full-time Law Enforcement, Pete did two overseas deployments as a private military contractor. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Author and Police Officer Scott Medlin joined us on the podcast to talk about his book, Mental Health Fight of the Heroes in Blue.  Scott served in the United States Marine Corps prior to becoming a Police Officer with two deployments in 2003 and 2005.After seeing the facts published about Law Enforcement suicide, Scott decided to write a book to help Police Officers through the mental health struggle.  You can find Scotts book on Amazon hereMental Health Fight for the Hero's in BlueYou can also find Scott on his YouTube endeavor to motivate Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement Motivation  Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Whats going on everyone!?  Brian Johnson from WarriorNow Inc. joined me on the podcast for this weeks interview.  Brian is an Army Combat Veteran and former Law Enforcement Officer.  He has suffered a number of Traumatic Brain Injuries, suffered Post Traumatic Stress, and has survived two suicide attempts.  Through all that and his strive towards mental health, Brian was able to work through his challenges to start WarriorNow Inc. WarriorNow Pointman Podcast on Instagram Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Retired Missing Persons Detective James DeMeo was on the show recently!  We talked a little about his career in Law Enforcement, writing his best selling book What's Your Plan?, and about life after retirement!  It was an honor to have James on the show! http://jamesademeo.com/ What's Your Plan? We are awaiting our promocode for ChopFit !  A great Christmas gift to help get people moving!  Go check them out!  IF you are someone you know needs a helping hand staying active during this holiday season definitely take a look at the Chopper or Chopper Pro! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Retired Navy Seal Tony Eafrati joined us to talk about his career, what makes SEALS great at what they do, to being portrayed in an American Sniper! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Want to listen to something other than the election, Phil and I hosted a Q & A podcast! Suggestions for wanting to become  a police officer with a family. Maintaining your mental health. Best hikes Pineapple on Pizza And others! Should we start a Twitter?! Follow us on Instagram @pointmanpodcast Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

From protecting the President of the United States America as a member of the Secret Service, to Nickelback and Shinedown, John Guarnieri join us on the show to talk about his experiences! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

What's going on everyone!  Phil and I did a catch up episode for this week.  Some Q & A, the possibility of the famous Parris Island closing, and the ending of the Army Shark Attack. Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

BlueHelp's mission is to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues. They are a 501(c)3, and can be found at www.bluehelp.org Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

If you have a suggestion for an episode/interview, comment or question shoot us a message!  You can find us on Instagram @pointmanpodcast or email us pointmanpodcast@gmail.com Enjoy the show! Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

For over twenty years, Luis has dedicated his life to Law Enforcement and the communities in which he has served.  We had a great time speaking about his law enforcement career, to include his time while working for the Department of Corrections where he volunteered his time to sift through the rubble of the 9/11 attacks at the Fresh Kills Landfill in New Jersey.   Currently Luis is a patrolman for the Borough of Fair Lawn, where he serves on the union, and helps run the Police Department's social media pages. We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did! You can follow Luis and his career on Instagram @itsluisvasquez and as always you can follow the podcast on Instagram as well @pointmanpodcast  Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Today, Phil and I spoke to Wayne Saunders about his illustrious career, spanning 23 years in New Hampshire Fish & Game as an Officer, Sergeant and retiring in 2018 as a Lieutenant.  In 1997, Wayne was wounded in the line of duty in one of New Hampshire's infamous police shootings, and spent a year recovering.  We speak about that incident, mental health, search & rescue, hunting, and about his time on one of cable televisions last running police shows, North Woods Law on Animal Planet.    Follow Wayne on his podcast journey everywhere podcast's are found, @WardensWatch and @ThinGreenLine.   Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

In this episode I speak with Paolo Di Girolamo about his experience on Discovery Channels Naked and Afraid!  Paolo was a contestant on Season 4 Episode 12, surviving with his partner Kristin in Nicaragua for 14 days.  We talk about his life leading up to the show, his time surviving in the Jungle of Nicaragua, and enlisting into the U.S. Air Force, and his time as a movie extra in The Purge!  You can follow Paolo on Instagram @naked.and.not.afraid As always you can follow us on Instagram as well @pointmanpodcast Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

Here I speak with the President and COO of the non-profit Humanizing the Badge, Dave Edwards. We speak about his time as  Police Chaplain in the State of Michigan, Humanizing the Badge and about mental health within Law Enforcement today.  You can follow Humanizing the Badge on many different social media platforms, including Instagram @humanizingthebadge_official and of course you can follow us on Instagram as well @pointmanpodcast   Combat Flip Flops- Bad for Running, Worse for FightingProtekt Products - Veteran Owned Supplements Code Pointman 10% Off Gatorz Eyewear- American Made EyewearFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!