Today’s guest is former Secret Service agent, podcaster, and author, CE Albanese.  During his time in the Secret Service, he protected high-profile world leaders, including the President of Iran and then-Vice President Biden. In 2021, CE became Grandmaster winner of the Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competition for his novel, Drone Kings, beating out 80 other titles. His short story Actual Stop appeared in the August 2021 edition of Mystery Weekly Magazine.  CE co-hosts The Crew Reviews weekly podcast, which features conversations with best-selling authors.   You can follow him on Instagram @ce_albanese_books , on Facebook @CEAlbanese , on Twitter @CE_Albanese and @CREWbookreviews , and you can read more of his work at cealbanese.com  Sponsors:  Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/ Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr Featured Gear  Schnee’s Boots: Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by Schnee’s boots. When you shop at Schnees.com make sure you use promo code: JACK21. When you do, you’ll save 10% off your pair of Schnee’s boots and logo wear.    CForce Water  Jack Carr Whiskey Glasses   Eberlestock Jacket  KC Cattle Company  “Send Me” Documentary