Podcasts about silver spear security

John Gaurnieri is Shinedown's Security Director, a former U.S. Secret Service member, and COO of Silver Spear Security. In this episode, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry, his experiences touring during the pandemic, and the innovative measures taken to ensure safety at live events. Gaurnieri also shares insights into launching his podcast 'Spear Talk,' aimed at continuous learning and growth. We also cover his career journey, creative solutions for holding safe concerts, and the importance of adapting to new challenges in the industry. Chapters: [00:00] Introduction and Guest Overview [01:18] John Gaurnieri's Career Journey [06:25] Touring During the Pandemic [25:20] Navigating State Regulations for Live Events [27:18] Creative Solutions for Safe Concerts [37:45] Launching the Spear Talk Podcast Connect with John: @johnsilverspear  @speartalkpodcast Join Our Community for Exclusive Content & More! Follow Janine on Instagram: https://instagram.com/j9richards Official Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast Join us on Q101 Chicago: https://instagram.com/q101chicago Support the show: Share this episode to help our community grow! Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Review us on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—your feedback is crucial for our improvement! Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to catch the next episode for more exclusive insights and stories from the music industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Guarnieri is the Chief Operating Officer of Silver Spear Security and is currently the Head of Security for the band Shinedown and Motley Crue. We discuss his journey into the Secret Service, the importance of training, fitness, the insurrection, his transition story, security and rock, mental health and much more.

John Guarnieri is a podcaster and former Secret Service agent. He is also the chief operating officer for Silver Spear Security, and has worked with Motley Crue, Shinedown and others.  He has some great stories and an interesting perspective given his background. We discuss security risks, mass shootings, police interactions, hangers on with big bands and more! A really fun discussion!0:00:00 - Intro0:00:33 - Security Systems in Place 0:03:25 - Death Threats & Preventing Incidents 0:08:23 - Getting Into the Secret Service 0:13:40 - Bulletproof Vests & Dressing the Part 0:15:55 - NDAs and Crazy Stuff with Secret Service 0:18:10 - Scary Situations 0:20:38 - Deescalating Situations & Police 0:28:33 - Moral Compass & Choosing Clients 0:30:50 - Hangers On For Big Bands  0:35:55 - Fan Meet & Greets 0:36:55 - Domestic Abuse & Girl Fights 0:38:35 - School Shootings & Public Security 0:48:10 - Being Good Humans & Knowing Neighbors 0:49:35 - Obama's Chef That Died 0:50:55 - Issues with Media 0:51:56 - UFOs, A.I. & Conspiracies 0:54:01 - John's Podcasts 0:55:25 - Conservation Issues 1:00:05 - Harry Turner & Emerald Arch1:03:20 - Outro John Guarnieri Youtube:https://youtube.com/@speartalkEmerald Arch website:https://www.emeraldarch.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

For episode 109 of Spear talk, we welcomed author, Eric P. Bishop to the show! Eric is the author of "The Body Man", with his second book "Breach Of Trust" coming soon! In our talk, we covered Eric's transition from working in corporate America to writing, the importance of crafting relatable characters for the reader, the research process involved with "The Body Man", the art of story telling, the power of music in his writing process, and much more! #ericpbishop #thebodyman #author Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Guarnieri is the Chief Operating Officer of Silver Spear Security and is currently the Head of Security for the band Shinedown. A graduate of Norwich University, Corps of Cadets, John knew immediately upon graduating in 2008 that he wanted to join the elite team of the Secret Service. He served his country in that capacity for several years and logged many miles on the road under the Obama administration. In 2014 he made the decision to work in the private sector and when the opportunity to work with Silver Spear presented itself he jumped at the chance. Silver Spear Security offers everything from event security to court escorting. For the last few years John has toured the world with Shinedown, providing security in variety of situations. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289

For episode 108 of Spear Talk, we had the honor of hosting Dr. Robb Kelly. Dr. Kelly is a renowned addiction consultant and CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group. He has a PHD in psychology from Oxford University. In our discussion, we covered the power of asking for help, why its important to treat the problem of addiction and not the symptoms, the impact that trauma has on addictive behaviors, the positive affect of "direct" life coaching, and how Dr. Kelly himself battled addiction, homelessness, and losing everyone and thing around him before he turned his life around. #drrobbkelly #addiction #psychology Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 107, we welcomed Rodney Stotts to the show! Rodney is a licensed raptor specialist and master falconer. He is also the author of Bird Brother: A Falconer's Journey And The Healing Power Of Wildlife. In our discussion, we covered how these birds saved Rodney's life from a downward spiral, what it takes to become a licensed raptor specialist, the importance of community outreach, the healing power of wildlife, and so much more! #rodneystotts #falconry #raptorspecialist Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!  @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 106 of Spear Talk, we welcomed B.C. Sanders to the show! B.C. is an active undercover gang expert, and a writer for Skillset Magazine. In our discussion, we talked about how he got involved in undercover work, the structure of gangs today, the importance of police and community relationships, the power of preserving history through reading and writing, why some 80s movies couldn't be made today, and so much more!  *Since B.C. is still active duty, we had to protect his identity, which is why you will not see his face! #undercover #gangs #skillsetmagazine Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk episode 105, we welcomed Kevin Grogan to the show! Kevin is an U.S. Army veteran and a former homocide detective with the Savannah-Chatham Police Rapid Response team. He is the author of "Black Sheep, White Cop: Savannah Exposed".  In our discussion we covered the concept of pro-active policing, the narrative behind police defunding, how politics get in the way of proper law enforcement, his writing process and reasons for writing the book, the importance of owning up to mistakes and personal accountability, and so much more! #kevingrogan #homocidedetective #armyveteran Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!  @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk episode 104, we once again welcomed Andrea Crosta back to the show! Andrea is the founder of Earth League International, which is an organiaztion that uses intel to track and stop the illegal trafficking of wildlife. You can see Andrea and his team in two incredibile documentaries, "Sea Of Shadows" on Hulu and "The Ivory Game" on Netflix. In our discussion we covered how the last year has played out in terms of intel and trends as it pertains to the traffickers, how animal trafficking is tied into the illegal drug and human smuggling trades, how the Sea Of Cortez is still an issue as it pertains to the hunting of totoaba and subsequent killing of the vaquitas, the endangered species list, what it takes to bring awareness and funding to ELI, and so much more! #andreacrosta #wildlife #savetheanimals Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 103, we welcomed Matt Mask to the show! Matt is a professional arm wrestler, who can be seen competing in the World Armwrestling League (WAL), and an oil field specialist. In our discussion we covered how Matt got involved in arm wrestling, how he balances life in the oil field, competing and family life at same time, how he trains his mind and body for competition, why the movie Over The Top is essential viewing, how he got his nickname "Wild Horse", the rules of arm wrestling, and so mch more! #mattmask #armwrestling #WAL Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 102, we welcomed Pete Koch to the show! Pete is a retired NFL DL (Bengals, Chiefs, Raiders), fitness coach, and an actor! You will recognize Pete as the iconic "Swede" from Clint Eastwood's, Heartbreak Ridge!  In our discussion we covered what it was like working with Clint Eastwood and Mario Van Pebbles in Heartbreak Ridge, the power and benefits of having a coach in your life, what we can all do to prolong our lifespan, the importance of finding our tribe, and so much more! #petekoch #lifespan #heartbreakridge Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 101, we welcomed Scott L. Schwartz to the show! Scott is an actor (Oceans 11-13, Fire Down Below, Bridge Of Dragons), stuntman, professional wrestler, and was a cop in the Los Angeles County Sherif's Office! In our discussion, we covered how Scott broke into the entertainment industry, learning the wrestling ropes in the 1970s from "Killer" Kowalski, working with George Clooney, why he wanted to serve in law enforcement, and so much more! Scott is a larger than life personality! #scottlschwartz #oceans11 #killerkowalski Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Guarnieri is the Chief Operating Officer of Silver Spear Security and is currently the Head of Security for the band Shinedown. A graduate of Norwich University, Corps of Cadets, John knew immediately upon graduating in 2008 that he wanted to join the elite team of the Secret Service. He served his country in that capacity for several years and logged many miles on the road under the Obama administration. In 2014 he made the decision to work in the private sector and when the opportunity to work with Silver Spear presented itself he jumped at the chance. Silver Spear Security offers everything from event security to court escorting. For the last few years John has toured the world with Shinedown, providing security in variety of situations. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289  

For the 100th episode of Spear Talk, we welcomed Thomas Winterton to the show! Thomas is the superintendant of the famous Skinwalker Ranch, and one of the stars of History Channel's, "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch"! He also practices martial arts and is the CEO of Resonance Meditations. In our discussion, we covered how his career path lead him to the Skinwalker Ranch, the UFO and ghost phenomena at the ranch, his own documented incidents at the ranch, the importance of field research and science when it comes to getting answers at the ranch, the role of martial arts in his life, and so much more!  #skinwalkerranch #thomaswinterton #UFO Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 99, we once again welcomed back Marcus Torgerson for the third time. Marcus is an international Krav maga expert with over 20+ years in the security world. He is currently touring the country teaching self-defense and tactical courses. Marcus and I decided to change up the normal show and decided to tackle any topic that was on our mind. There were NO notes and no agenda for the show. Some of our topics were what it takes to be a good human, why saying "I love you" is powerful, and why "wearing your heart on your sleeve" is never a bad thing! We are both champions of ending human trafficking so we of course shared our thoughts on that issue that is plaguing the world. #marcustorgeron #love #humantrafficking Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 98, we welcomed AJ Christoph aka AJ Magic to the show! AJ is a United States Marine Corps veteran, author, practitioner the martial art Qi Gong, and a professional magician! In our discussion, we covered how AJ got into the world of magic, the effect magic has on his PTSD, the closeknit magic community to include his relationship with Peter Turner, how martial arts became a part of his life, the fascination and power of magic, and so much more! #magic #USMC #martialarts Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 97, we had the honor of welcoming authors and military veterans, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson. Brian is a U.S. Navy veteran (submarine officer) and Jeffrey is a U.S. Navy veteran (combat surgeon). Some of their books they have co-authored together include "Dark Intercept" (A Shepherds Series), "Sons Of Valor" series, and "Rogue Asset" (A Presidential Agent Novel).  In our discussion, we covered the difficulty of writing together, how their personal life experiences are an asset to their writing, creating new characters and plot devices during the current political climate, working with the W.E.B.Griffin estate, and so much more! #brianandrewsjeffreywilson #rogueasset #darkintercept Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 96, we had the honor to speak with the two (now retired) DEA agents, Steve Murphy and Javier Escobar, that helped bring down infamous narcoterrorist, Pablo Escobar! They are the co-authors of the book "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar" which was the basis for the hit Netflix show, Narcos! Steve and Javier now travel the world talking about tracking down Pablo Escobar in front of sold out crowds. They are co-hosts of the Game Of Crimes Podcast! In our discussion we covered how Steve and Javier became partners, dealing with the media romanticizing the story of Pablo and his "charity", dealing with corruption, the importanace of intel and research, how they never gave up after failed attempts to capture Pablo, the day Pablo was killed, how Netflix appraoched them for the show Narcos, and so much more! #narcos #pabloescobar #DEA Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 95, we had the honor to welcome Betty Broadhurst to the show! At the age of 65, Betty was recently awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from her coach and world champion, Diego Bispo. Betty is also the creator of Roll Forever, a gym that supports local BJJ practioners in North Carolina by bringing in world class competitors to the area for athletes to compete alongside. Betty is also a licensed pharmacist. In our discussion we covered the notion that "age is just a number", her reaction (which went viral) to Coach Bispo awarding her with a black belt at a competition, the competitive spirit, the perception that younger women have when they compete against Betty, the importance of BJJ in her life, why she created Roll Forever, and so much more! #bettybroadhurst #bjj #martialarts Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 91, we brought DeNoris Mickle to the show. DeNoris is the oner of Fit Culture By Deon, LCC (Charleston, SC), Nicole and Deno Photography, and a 20 year United States Air Force veteran. Deno was a Combat Photographer in the USAF, with tours in Kosovo, Iraq, Afganistan. His training includes S.E.R.E qualified and Battlefield Forensics Certified (DOD). In our discussion we covered the correlation between fitness and photography, a break down of his fitness center culture (strength, positivity, empowerment), what drew him into photography, the training to become a combat photographer in the Air Force, how he deals with the affects of war through a lense, his relationship with the band Shinedown, and so much more!  #combatphotographer #fitness Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!   @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 90, we are bringing back our friend, Jason Johnson, to the show! Jason aka "Pro-Knife Thrower" is one of the top knife throwers in the world, as well as a blade concept and design consultant. Jason also travels the country teaching the science between knife throwing and close quarters disassembly. Jason was also on the hit program, "Forged In Fire: Knife Or Death"! In our discussion, we talked about how he got involved with knife throwing, what exactly in the science behind throwing a projectile, the practicality of carrying a knife on you at all times, the legality of carrying a knife, close quarters disassembly, and why throwing anything is a primal instinct! See Jason on a previous episode with Marcus Torgerson (EP 24) #jasonjohnson #proknifethrower #selfdefense Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast! @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Spear Talk 89, we welcomed Kerri Hoskins to the show! Kerri is known as  "Sonya Blade" in the Mortal Kombat video game series, as well as portraying Sonya for the Mortal Kombat: Live tour! Kerri also practices the Korean martial art, Tang Soo Do, and is an avid abstract painter.In our discussion, we covered how she get got involved in the Mortal Kombat franchise, the legacy of Sonya Blade and working with Midway Games, what it was like growing up in a family of artists, what it's like being a mother raising twin boys with cerebal palsy, and much more! Kerri is the real deal!#kerrihoskins #mortalkombat #sonyabladeFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 88, we welcomed Dave Spinks to the podcast. Dave is an United States Airforce veteran, retired Federal law enforcement officer, and a paranormal investigator! Dave is also an accomplished author and guest star on various programs on History Channel, Travel Channel, and Destination America!In our discussion we talked about the event with his grandfather that got Dave interested in paranormal investigations, the importance of note-taking and research, holding tv shows accounatble when it comes to it comes to all things paranormal, the hauntings that occur at Willows Weep, and so much more!#davespinks #paranormal #ghosthuntingFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 87, we welcomed Fred Burton and Ted Andre to the show! Fred is a New York Times best-selling author, a former State Department Counterterrorism  Deputy Chief, and one of the world's foremost experts on terrorism, terrorists, and terrorist organizations! Ted is an award winning produceer and production executive, as well as the co-founder of Blue Blood Films!In our discussion, we covered how Fred and Ted forged their friendship over their quest to find the killer of Col. Alon, how events like Benghazi lead to trust issues between government and public, the role of music in our lives, why its important to write books and produce movies that tell necessary stories about the human spirit, and so much more!#fredburton #counterterrorism #tedandreFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 86, we had the honor to welcome back Keith Cooke Hirabayashi (third appearance) and Kenn Scott (second appearance) to the show! Keith is five-time world champion martial artist and actor ('Reptile" in Mortal Kombat, 'Sub-Sero" in Mortal Kombat: Annhilation, China O'Brien 1 & 2, Heatseeker, Beverly Hills Ninja)! Kenn is an avid martial artist, stuntman, actor ("Raphael" in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret Of The Ooze, Showdown), and author (Teenage Ninja to Mutant Turtle: Becoming The Reel Ralphael).In our discussion, we talked about the cultural impact and enduring legacy of the Mortal Kombat and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brands, what goes into crafting a movie fight scene, what can be done to get more people involved in the martial arts, working and training with Billy Blanks, and so much more!#mortalkombat #teenagemutantninjaturtles #martialarts Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 85, we welcomed back two our most explosive guests, Lou Valoze (second appearance) and Jay Dobyns (second appearance) to talk to us further about their careers as undercover agents with the ATF. Lou's first book "Storefront: An ATF Agent's Life Undercover" is now out! Jay has two previous books ('Catching Hell" and 'No Angel" ) that are great reads as well!In our dsicussion we talk about the toll of being undercover has on mental health, the process of writing books about their undecover work, how agency's like the ATF recruit people to their programs, how teamwork is essential to accomplish a mission, Lou and Jay's friendship, and so much more!#louvaloze #jaydobyns #undercoverFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

Justin Press is a Silver Spear Security Lead, he's a former In This Moment security head, he is the Social Media and Engagement Manager for ShipRocked. In addition, he did A&R for The Music Experience, and is Co-Host of the Making Waves Podcast. John Guarnieri is the current Security director for Shinedown & Smith & Myers. He is the COO of Silver Spear Security, and amongst other acts handles the security for Nickelback.

For Spear Talk 84, we had the honor of welcoming back Christy Salters Martin and Claudia King back to the show for their second appearances! Christy is one of the greatest boxing champions of all time and only female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated! She is also the star of Untold: Deal With the Devil on Netflix which details her harrowing murder attempt on her life by her trainer and husband. Claudia King is the host of Strong Enough Podcast on the Spear Talk YouTube channel, a former cop, and works with Summit Advocates, an organization that helps survivors of domestiv violence and sexual assualt.In our discussion we talked about the taboo of not reporting when you are abused, what people will think if you say you are especially if you are a boxer, cop, or even a male, what Christy's purpose is in life and why she thinks she survived her attack, how Claudia uses boxing as we means to take out aggression, how people can reach out to Christy's Champs or Summit Advocates, and so much more.#christysaltersmartin #boxing #domesticabuseawarenessFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 83, we are bringing the mighty Deron Mcbee to the show! You will recognize Deron as "Malibu" from American Gladiators, "Motaro" from Mortal Kombat: Annhilation,  and his hilarious turn from an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm!In our discussion, we talked about his career in law enforncement, how he created his iconic "Malibu" character, the legacy of American Gladiators, his time working with the Mortal Kombat family, and why its important to be a good person!#deronmcbee #americangladiators #mortalkombatFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear talk 82, we welcomed Shihan Dana Abbott to the podcast! Dana holds a 7th degree black belt in Kenjutsu and a world class practioner of Tachi-Iai / Toyama Ryu Iai Batto Do (Japanese Swordsmanship)! Dana was elected into the Black Belt Hall of Fame (2004), Masters Hall of Fame (Budo Spirit Award), and a member of the World Wide Martial Arts Council.In our discussion we talked about the history of Kenjutsu and the philosphies behind it, the Samuari way of of life, how he found his way to Japan, the history of the sword, and so much more.#danaabbott #swordmaster #martialartsFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 81, we welcomed Jason Sautel, who for 22 years served as a firghtfighter and paramedic, with much of his time with the Oakland Fire Department. Jason is also the author of "The Rescuer: One Firefighter's Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him" and host of the "Cancel This" Podcast.In our discussion, we talked about the daily life of a firefighter in a busy city, the importance of family and how to work as a team, living with the trauma you deal with at work, the importance of empathy, Hollywood's take on firefighters, and so much more!#jasonsautel #firefighter #faithFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 79, we wanted to release an episode on Halloween Night that would have a lasting impact, and we think we have that with James Jude Courtney, "Michael Myers" / "The Shape" from Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills, and the upcoming Halloween Ends, and Zach Myers, the multi-platinum selling guitar player from the band Shinedown.In our discussion Zach talks about why "The Shape" is his favorite horror character, how they both get into "character" before putting on mask or walking to stage, the importance and legacy of John Carpenter's music, how James deals with being an actor and stuntman in same project, what our favorite kills were in Halloween (2018), and so much more!#Halloween #Shinedown #jamesjudecourtney #zachmyersFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk  78, we welcomed mult-iinstrumentalist, Tim Cappello to the podcast! You will recognize Tim as the "shirtless saxophone player" in the iconic 80's film, The Lost Boys, where he performed "I Still Believe"! Tim also has a new album out called Blood On The Reed."In our discussion, we talked about the legacy of The Lost Boys and how his role has become a part of pop culture lore, what the song "I Still Believe" means to him, his working relationship with Tina Turner, how he used the gym as a means to kick his drug habit,  and so much more!#timcappello #istillbelieve #thelostboysFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC 

For Spear Talk 77, we welcomed author, musician, and monster hunter, Lyle Blackburn and our good friend Josh W, to the show! Josh is an avid lover of all things cryptozoology as well as the co-host of the podcast Tap, Rack, and Cryptid which is part of the Spear Talk family! Lyle is the author of incredible books such as "The Beast of Boggy Creek" and 'Sinister Swamps: Monsters and Mysteries from the Mire", as well as the singer of the band Ghoultown. He has been on various shows on Animal Planet, Discovery Science, Travel, and on Shudder with the iconic Joe Bob Briggs (The Last Drive-In)!In our discussion we covered the fascination of monsters and how each one is steeped in history and lore, writing a song for Elvira, the importance of research and note taking, woirking with organizations such as the Texas Bigfoot Research Center, and how he got his trademark black cowboy hat!#lyleblackburn #bigfoot #ghoultownFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC 

For Spear Talk 76, we welcomed actor and stuntman, Ken Kirzinger, to the podcast! Ken famously played "Jason Vorhees" in the film Freddy vs. Jason, and has also been a part of other horror movie film franchises Wrong Turn 2: Dead End ("Pa") and Joy Rode 3: Roadkill (“Rusty Nail"). He is also a proud member of Stunts Canada!In our discussion we covered what it was like playing the iconic "Jason Vorhees" alongside Robert Englund's "Freddy Krueger",  having fun in horror film franchises, his working relationship with Kane Hodder,  the difficulty of being an actor and stunt man in same movie, his early career bounching in bars and venues, and our love of all things aliens!#kenkirzinger #freddyvsjason #jasonvorheesFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For episode 75, we had the hono rof welcoming Dr. Richard Gallagher to the show. Dr. Gallagher is a board certified psychiatrist, a professor at New York Medical (Psychiatry), a psychoanalyst (faculty) at Columbia Univeristy, and the author of Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal. Dr. Gallagher is the world's foremost scientific expert on the subject of diabolic attacks.In our talk we discuss what excactly is a diabolic attack, how an exorcism is performed, why it is important to  look at these attacks from a scientific based approach, why it is okay that there are some things that science can't explain, the sensationalism of hollywood when it comes to demonic pocessions, his relationship with "Father Jacques", and what the signs are when it comes to determining if a person is possessed.#DrRichardGallagher #exorcisms #diabolicattacksFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC 

For Spear Talk 74, we welcomed actor and former bodybuilder, Andrew Bryniarski to the show! You will recognize Andrew from his portrayal of "Leatherface" in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (2003) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), as "Zangief" in Street Fighter (1994) and as "Steve Lattimer" in The Program!In our discussion, we talked about the legacy of playing the iconic "Leatherface" character, fan conventions and realizing how his roles have impacted their lives, what it was like working with Jean Claude Van Damme in Street Fighter, the cult status of Hudson Hawk, the story behind Al Pacino's classic locker room speech in Any Given Sunday, and so much more!#andrewbryniarski #Leatherface #streetfighterFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For episode 73, we welcomed author Dacre Stoker to the show! Dacre is the great-grandnephew of Irish author, Bram Stoker, who wrote the 1897 classic, Dracula. In 2018, Dacre co-authored (with J.D. Baker) Dracul, a prequel to Dracula. This episode is a part of our Halloween 2021 month long celebration!In our discussion, we covered how sports and physcial activity influence and help with his writing, the importance of preserving the Bram Stoker legacy, the cultural and historical impact of characters and people like Vlad the Implaler, Dracula, and Van Helsing, how co-authoring a book works, visiting and traveling the world to learn this history of Bram's writings, and so much more!#bramstoker #bramstoker #draculaFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC 

For Spear Talk 72, we welcomed horror movie stalwart Thom Matthews to the show! Thom is known for his roles of 'Freddy" in The Return of the Living Dead, "Tommy Jarvis" in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and "Joey" in Return of the Living Dead II. Thom is also a martial artist and owns a sucessful construction business. This episode is part of our Halloween 2021 month long celebration!In our discussion, we talked about the legacy of his horror career from fighting Jason to zombies, his martial arts training, his working relationship with famed director Albert Pyun on such classics as Nemesis and Heatseeker, and the remodeling of Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne's house during the filming of their reality TV show!#thommatthews #fridaythe13th #returnofthelivingdeadFollow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC 

For episode 71, we welcomed actor, martial artist, and stunt man, Kenn Scott to the show. Kenn was the star in the martial arts cult classic Showdown, and he famously portayed, as actor and stuntman, "Raphael" in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series. Kenn also has a brand new book out called, "Teenage Ninja To Mutant Turtle: Becoming The Reel Raphael".In our discussion we covered his background in martial arts, his working relationship and friendship with legedary fight cordinator, Pat Johnson, the breakdown of the filming process for each ninja turtle, what it was like to film with Billy Blanks, Cynthia Rothrock, and Bolo Yeung, and everything in between.#kennscott #teenagemutantninjaturtle #raphaelFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For episode 70, we had the honor to spend time with Morgan Lerette, who is a former US Army officer and member of Blackwater (military contractor). Morgan is also the author of "Welcome to Blackwater: Mercenaries, Money, and Mayhem In Iraq." This is a powerful episode considering the recent events in the MIddle East.In our discussion we covered his time in the US military and what the transition to Blackwater was like, the working relationship between military and private contractors, burn pits and other health risks, the importance of humor in life, and the goal for his book!#morganlerette #blackwater #militaryFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 69, we had the honor to talk with the "Black MacGuyver", ninja survivalist, and Army combat veteran, Hakim Isler. Hakim has appeared on Naked & Afraid, Naked & Afaid XL, is a 5th degree black belt in To-Shin Do (Ninjitsu), accomplished author, and philanthropist.In our discussion, we talked how his upbringing and time in the U.S. Army help grow his appreciation for all things nature and surviavl, his training and relationship with Stephen K Hayes in the art of Ninjitsu,  his transition into the civilian life from the Army, and his time on Naked & Afraid!#hakimisler #blackmacguyver #ArmyveteranFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 68, we had the honor of having actor, author, and boxer, Jack O'Halloran on the show! Jack was a heavyweight boxing contender from 1966 - 1974, wherre he started his career 16-0 and eventually fought George Foreman. You will also recogize Jack as "Non" from Superman and Superman II, as well as various roles in Dragnet, Flintstones, Dragon Troll: World Chronicals, and Farewell, My Lovely!In our discussion we tralked about his relationship with Muhammad Ali, what makes up the "fighting spirit", the legacy of his role in Superman and Superman II, the working relationship wth Christopher Reeve, and his book "Familly Legacy" where we talk about the relationship he had with his father and the mafia.#jackohalloran #superman #muhammadaliJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Follow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 67, we had the honor to spend time with actor, Patrick Kilpatrick! You will recogize Patrick from his various roles in movies and television: " The Sandman" in Death Warrant, "Knott" in Minority Report, "Mr. Bryles" in Class of 1999, and various appearances on hit shows such as CSI, NCIS: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dark Angel! Patrick also has his new book out called, "Dying For A Living: Volume 1 - Upbringing" which is fascinating and thought-provoking look into the start of his career!In our discussion, we talked about which characters have resonated the most with him through his career, how his portrayal of "The Sandman" in the action classic Death Warrant scared me growing up, the art of playing a "bad guy", the tactical training that comes with portaying certain characters, and his time as foreiegn correspondent in Columbia and Venezula from 1978 -1980. This was an engaging talk!#patrickkilpatrick #deathwarrant #actorJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Follow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

For Spear Talk 66, we had the honor to speak with herbalist, biologist, anthropologist, author, and traditional skills instructor, Nicole Apelian! You may also recognize Nicole from two seasons of the hit television show, Alone (Season 2 and 5)!In our discussion we talked about her being diagnosed with MS and she was able to use a holtistic approach to medicine as a means to revocer and battle the disease, what exactly holostic wellness is , the importance of learning how to forage, starting her own apothocary, and the differences between thriving and surviving! We had a blast with Nicole!#nicoleapelian #holisticwellness #herbalistJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/joinFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC 

For Spear Talk 65, we had the honor of speaking with Dan Palacios, the founder of Live Kinetically, or you may know him as the "the Concierge of Calorie Burn" or "the Duke of Demonstration"! At the onset of the pandemic, while I was looking for ways to stay fit and focused on  my health, Dan was the first person I found on social media using the Chopfit, which I fell in love with!In this discussion, we talk about how he got his start in fitness, the theory behind kinetic training, working out using various items such as Chopfit, battle ropes, tires, and large hammers, the importance of fitness when it comes to security and first responders, and training for American Ninja Warrior!#danpalacios #livekinetically #chopfitFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. Follow @speartalkpodcast on Instagram for all things podcast!@johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLC

Episode Two of Strong Enough Podcast brings an intimate conversation with John Guarnieri, the COO of Silver Spear Security, Security Director of Shinedown, and host of several podcasts. John shares details of his long-distance relationship, from meeting while on tour in Canada to building a strong relationship from a country away. We talk about honest communication, trust, and love. During this episode, John spits the truth on healthy relationships and shares advice we can all relate to and use in our daily lives. #relationships #love #wellnessinstagram.com/strongenoughpodfacebook.com/strongenoughpodstrongenoughpod@gmail.com

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John Guarnieri the Security Director for Shinedown, COO of Silver Spear Security, and former Secret Service Agent talks to Mistress Carrie about the challenges of touring during Covid-19, keeping your family safe in these uncertain times, what it's like to travel with the President during a highly contested election cycle, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices