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Michael Broderick joined The Protectors® Podcast to talk about acting career, serving in the U.S. Marine Corp, and giving back. You have seen Michael in everything from True Detective to NCIS.

Don't miss our riveting conversation with renowned actor, Michael Broderick, as he unveils the discipline instilled in him during his Marine Corp days, and how it fueled his acting career. Not one to shy away from sharing his journey, Michael opens up about the fascinating trajectory from a Marine to an actor, and how art has the power to manipulate emotions. He fondly reminisces about the impact of movies, television shows, and music on his life, and his burning desire to be a part of that world.
Rolling the lens towards the craft of acting, Michael shares the essentials of intense concentration and deep empathy for the character. He recalls his experiences from the set of 'True Detective', shedding light on the dynamic between the feds and the cops on the show.
We discuss Michael's deep-seated appreciation for CreativeVets, an organization that uplifts veterans. His article in Semper Fi Magazine is a testament to his inspiring journey into acting, and the unique elements that make this craft so special. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good story, enjoys acting, or is simply curious about the world behind the screen. So, tune in for an engaging conversation packed with awe-inspiring insights and entertaining anecdotes.

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Brett Crozier joined The Protectors® to talk about his Navy career, being a fighter pilot, Veterans Village Of San Diego, critical decisions, and a ton more. Brett’s book, SURF WHEN YOU CAN, is out now.
About: Brett Crozier grew up in California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, and embarked on a thirty-year career in the Navy, flying dozens of combat missions over Iraq and leading at the highest levels of operational command. He served as the commanding officer of a combat F/A-18 strike fighter squadron, the world’s largest and most advanced communications ship, and ultimately the USS Theodore Roosevelt before retiring from the Navy in 2022. Surf When You Can is his first book.

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Sean Matson joined The Protector Life to talk about Matbock’s mission. A mission to bring lighter and warrior ready gear from thought to production to those that need it. Sean is a former Navy SEAL with multiple deployments, he co-founded Matbock a veteran-owned and operated company.

Matbock’s Mission Statement: Our mission is to design lighter and more practical equipment for every environment. Our personal experiences involving continued operations in multiple theaters have led to our basic foundation - ounces equal pounds and lighter warriors are faster warriors. We constantly strive to provide our warriors with the most effective and efficient gear possible.

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I spoke with Cheree Tham, Vice President of Programs and Initiatives for America’s Warrior Partnership tonight. Her organization is seeking to help prevent future suicide and non-natural deaths among veterans. They need data!

CALL TO ACTION |||| MISSION ROLL CALL makes a Veterans Day appeal for more families of vets who have taken their own lives to take part in study aimed at stopping veteran suicides. Combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and Mission Roll Call Executive Director, Garrett Cathcart is using the week of Veterans Day (November 9th) to call on the families of veterans who have died by suicide to contribute to their “Operation Deep Dive” initiative (conducted through the University of Alabama and funded by the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation) to improve mental healthcare services for veterans.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? By participating in an Operation Deep Dive interview that aims to investigate the lives of former service members lost to suicide or a non-natural cause of death (overdose, asphyxiation, accidental gunshot, drowning, suicide by law enforcement, or high-speed, single-driver accident) within the last 24 months.

WHAT IS THE GOAL? The goal is to examine how the deceased service member was engaged within the community and how the community can better support our service members in the future.

For more information https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/deep-dive

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Thomas Pecora and Fred Burton joined PicREP. Both guests have decades protecting our Nation in the world arena. Both gentlemen are internationally renowned authors and experts in their field.

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