Fed Time Stories

About Fed Time Stories

Welcome to Fed Time Stories, the podcast that unveils the secrets and stories of those who have dedicated their careers to serving in federal agencies from the FBI and Secret Service to NCIS, CIA, and beyond. Your hosts, John Gill and Dave Brant, the former Chief of Security for the White House and former Head of NCIS, guide you through untold tales of those who have walked the halls of federal government, law enforcement, military, and security. Through engaging conversations with strong personalities and distinguished guests, we offer a unique blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and profound revelations. Whether you're in law enforcement, public safety, or simply fascinated by the world of federal service, you’ll find inspiration, advice, and insights into career transitions and overcoming life's most challenging moments. Join us as we sit down with high-profile guests who have held some of the highest positions in our federal government. Their unique perspectives and extraordinary stories will captivate and inspire you. Fed Time Stories is your backstage pass to the intriguing world of federal service. Tune in for stories that will entertain, educate, and empower. Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution for corporate security, law enforcement, and government agencies – Kaseware is your path from case management to case closed. Learn more at kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast

Publisher

David Brant & John Gill

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jul 2024

Latest episode

13 May 2026

Latest episodes

17 of 20 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 May 2026

   From NCIS to a Fortune 500: Tammy Morton's Leadership Journey

   Join us as we explore the remarkable career of Tammy Morton, a trailblazing leader in law enforcement and corporate security. From her early days at NCIS to managing security for the Gates family and leading security programs at major corporations, Tammy shares invaluable insights on leadership, navigating challenges, and the evolving landscape of security. The conversation explores how Morton’s 35+ year career across NCIS, corporate security, global enterprises, mergers, transformations, an...

2. 

   13 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Secrets to Open-Source: Jane van Tienen on Intelligence, Leadership, and Global Security

   In this episode of Fed Time Stories, Dave Brandt and John Gill sit down with Jane van Tienen, Chief Intelligence Officer at OSINT Combine, to explore her journey from the Australian national security community to the forefront of open-source intelligence in the private sector. Drawing on 24 years of experience, Jane reflects on her career journey, the growing importance of OSINT, and how intelligence derived from publicly and commercially available information is reshaping modern security. Th...

3. 

   16 Dec 2025

   From Law Enforcement to the Boardroom with Brian K. Tuskan

   In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill sit down with Brian K. Tuskan, a law enforcement veteran turned Fortune 500 chief security officer, to explore a career defined by adaptability, risk-taking, and an early embrace of technology. Brian reflects on his formative years as a police officer and detective, where leveraging emerging technology helped him stand out, earn sought-after assignments, and rethink how investigations could be done more efficiently. The conve...

Inside a recent episode

From Secrets to Open-Source: Jane van Tienen on Intelligence, Leadership, and Global Security

Published 13 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But there's a limitation to who can actually read that intelligence and who can actually consume it and act on it. And I think that intelligence is most powerful when it can be used. And so I think that, you know, generally speaking, osent because it is derived from open sources can actually be used by many more people in many more different contexts. And so what that really practically means is that, you know, people outside the intelligence community, broader parts of government industry, even academia, can utilize open source intelligence to act earlier and smarter, interfering their requirements, whatever they happen to be. […]

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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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