POINTMAN PODCAST

Musician Bryan McPherson joined the show! We talked about his latest single, "American Glory", as well as his moves from Boston, to California, and now Montana. Bryan faced backlash on his stance during COVID, and has incorporated his stance into his music. Find Bryan's music everywhere! #punk #folk #lawenforcement #police #covid #montana

Paolo DiGirolamo from Naked and Afraid, also a USAF SERE Instructor, joined the show to talk about his experiences on the show, being an extra for The Purge, and some SERE experiences. Luis Vasquez, an officer in New Jersey, joined the show to talk about his experience working in corrections and at the Fresh Kills land site after 9/11. And finally, Wayne Saunders, a retired New Hampshire Fish and Game Lieutenant and host of the Warden's Watch and Thin Green Line Podcasts, joined the show to talk about his experience confronting a cop killer who had killed four people that day, including two New Hampshire State Police Troopers, and his experience being shot.

Marlon Marrache from The IA Guy Podcast! Marlon is a retired LAPD Sgt, who spent numerous years in the Internal Affairs bureau. He started his podcast just over a year ago, and we dive deep into why he started his podcast, internal affairs, and his businesses!

Brian joins the podcast for episode number 28! He is a retired Detective from a large agency in the southern part of the United States, and worked numerous positions, to include a gang detective. You can check out his website for training! Like, comment and subscribe to the podcast across all audio platforms and youtube! Follow his podcast across all audio platforms, The Disruptors with Brian Sanders!

Justin Yarborough from the Donut Shop Podcast joined me on the show! He is a soon to be retiring Police Officer in Florida, and host of the Donut Shop Pod. We talked about everything, from the upcoming live event in Jersey City for the Counter Culture INC network, his show, and law enforcement! We have great things coming here at the Pointman Podcast. A new logo and website will be launched soon! Stay tuned by following on Instagram Support Justin by visiting his website Donut Shop Podcast

Tyler Hoover, co0host of The Antihero Podcast joined me for an interview! We talked about why he started podcasting, the jump off point for the Podcast, and about his businesses. Of course we spoke about Law Enforcement and the Military as well! As I mentioned in the intro, a link for Ashton's GoFuneMe is here. Please help support the family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/gscuj7-help-ashton-beat-cancer https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ https://theantiheropodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pointmanpodcast https://counterculture-hq.com/

Aaron Negherbon is the Founder and CEO of CopsDirect, a nonprofit organization that provides support and medical equipment to first responders. Aaron and I talk about why he started CopsDirect, as well as his other organization, TroopsDirect. #military #lawenforcement #firstresponders

In this powerful episode, I interview Seth Gehle, an Army Veteran, father, husband, ultramarathon runner, and author of Strength Beyond the Shadows. Seth opens up about his childhood experience with sexual abuse and how he transformed his pain into strength, sharing insights from his incredible journey of resilience and healing. You can find Seth at his website https://sethgehle.com/ and purchase his book! https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ for your Trauma Medical Needs! https://www.instagram.com/counter_culture_inc/ Counter Culture INC on IG

Mac Cashin is the Chief of Police in Franconia, New Hampshire, and owner of Specialized Training Solutions, as he shares his insights on modern law enforcement, mental health, and the importance of specialized training for first responders. In this episode, Mac discusses his journey in law enforcement, the challenges of leading a small-town department, and how his training company equips officers with the skills needed to respond effectively in high-stress situations.  https://www.sts-nh.com/ For Mac's Training https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ for your Trauma Medical Needs! https://www.instagram.com/counter_culture_inc/ Counter Culture INC on IG

Send us a text Mac Cashin is the Chief of Police in Franconia, New Hampshire, and owner of Specialized Training Solutions, as he shares his insights on modern law enforcement, mental health, and the importance of specialized training for first responders. In this episode, Mac discusses his journey in law enforcement, the challenges of leading a small-town department, and how his training company equips officers with the skills needed to respond effectively in high-stress situations. https://www.sts-nh.com/https://pointmandefensivesolutions.com/ for your Trauma Medical Needs! https://www.instagram.com/counter_culture_inc/ Counter Culture INC on IGFollow us on Instagram here, and on YouTube here!

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 

Quick #2022recap with Jon!  Follow Pointman Podcast on Instagram, and Pointman Defensive Solutions on Instagram and Facebook!www.pointmandefensivesolutions.com

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.

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%!

Pete Pelletier joined us for a second episode! We talked about that year that 2020 has been, policing, mental health and much more.

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.

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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 

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.  

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

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  

Finally introducing the Assistant to the Host, Phil.  We have finally been able to get together for a brief recording on what to expect from the show!  Full length episodes will be dropping shortly!

We are excited to get this show on the road!  Join us as we discuss many different things in life.  From American Law Enforcement, to our time in the Military, as well as every topic you can think of.  We have interviews schedule to come on the show such as a Retired Navy Seal, a former WAAF Rock Radio DJ, to a participant on Naked on Afraid.  Of course we will have many other guests on the show, to brewery owners, E614 Armor co-founder and many more.   Stay tuned!