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Go beyond the books. Jack Carr spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL, where he served as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander and a sniper. Now, he’s a speaker and the author behind the bestselling Terminal List series. Inspired by actual experiences serving in conflict areas around the world, the novels follow James Reece, a Navy SEAL who becomes embroiled in the world of conspiracies, international espionage and revenge. Now, on his new podcast Danger Close, Jack takes fans beyond the books with conversations from real-life warriors, tactical experts and fellow writers about the world of the Terminal List, real conflicts, gear and a ton more. New episodes drop every Wednesday Presented, by Navy Federal Credit Union.
- 287 - Chris Pratt: Becoming James Reece
Today’s guest is Hollywood superstar Chris Pratt. Chris plays Lieutenant Commander James Reece in the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Jack Carr’s The Terminal List and resumes the role in upcoming series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. Following the debut of The Terminal List in 2022, it became the No. 1 series on Prime Video. It was viewed for more than 1.6 billion minutes in its first week. Chris has also starred in Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, and LEGO Movie franchises, along with Moneyball, Zero Dark Thirty, Passengers, The Magnificent Seven, Onward, The Tomorrow War, and many others. He also played Andy Dwyer on the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation. Chris voiced the iconic characters of Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023 and Garfield in The Garfield Movie which hits screens May 2024! NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on September 21, 2022. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 286 - Unraveling the Complex History of Hamas with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is a terrorism finance expert, a Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and serves on the FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power leadership team. Along with hundreds of articles on terrorism and the Middle East, he is the author of Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War, State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda’s Armies: Middle East Affiliate Groups & the Next Generation of Terror. Previously, Dr. Schanzer was a terrorism finance analyst in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He also held think tank research positions at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Middle East Forum. You can follow him on X @JSchanzer and on Instagram @jonathan.schanzer NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on November 10, 2023. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 285 - The Future of Freedom with Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, Iraq War veteran, former Congresswoman, and 2020 presidential candidate. Tulsi was elected the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. During her time in office, she served on the Homeland Security Committee, the Armed Services Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Financial Services Committee. From 2013-2016, Tulsi served as Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. In 2019, she launched her 2020 presidential campaign, becoming the first female combat veteran to run for president. In October of 2022, Tulsi announced her departure from the Democrat Party. In this episode, Jack and Tulsi discuss the significance of the Constitution, emphasizing its relevance for elected officials, as well as students from primary school to college. Tulsi enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard in 2003. In 2004, she deployed for a year-long tour to Iraq where she served as a medical specialist. After being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, she was stationed in Kuwait from 2008 to 2009, serving as a Military Police Officer. In July 2021, she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Tulsi is the host of The Tulsi Gabbard Show podcast and author of For Love of Country - Leave the Democrat Party Behind. You can find out more about Tulsi at www.tulsigabbard.com. NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on June 2, 2021. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 284 - The Cold Hard Truth of War with Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan is a former Special Air Service operator. The only member of his eight-man team to not be captured or killed, Chris evaded enemy patrols and survived a 300-kilometer journey to the Syrian border during the First Gulf War. It was the longest Escape and Evasion in the history of the SAS. In this episode, Jack and Chris discuss how Chris survived his 1991 experience in Iraq. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. His book Strike Back was adapted into a TV series for the UK’s Sky 1 and he helped create the action-drama TV series Ultimate Force. He’s also hosted popular TV shows including Hunting Chris Ryan, Terror Alert: Could You Survive, How Not to Die, and Armed and Dangerous. For more information about Chris Ryan, visit https://www.chrisryanauthor.co.uk/. NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on June 2, 2021. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 283 - Beyond Torture: Andy McNab's Mental Fortitude in Bravo Two Zero
Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War. During his time in the military, Andy conducted counter-terrorist and anti-drug missions in Central America, South America and throughout the Middle East. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Andy was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM). At the time he left SAS in 1993, he was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier. In his post-military life, Andy has instructed special operations forces in survival, hostage rescue, and counterterrorism. He was also the technical advisor on the classic action film Heat. He is the author of the Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thriller series, the co-author of the Boy Soldier series, and the author of three books about his own military experience: Bravo Two Zero, Seven Troop, and Immediate Action. Andy’s novel Red Notice was recently adapted into a major motion picture. It is currently available on Netflix as SAS: Rise of the Black Swan. To learn more about Andy, follow him on X @The_Real_McNab and Facebook @Andy McNab Official. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 282 - Image Straight from Hell with Sean Parnell
Today’s guest is retired U.S. Army Infantry captain Sean Parnell. As a 10th Mountain Division soldier, Sean served in some of the heaviest combat of the Afghan War. Join Jack and Sean as they discuss Sean’s first day deployed to Afghanistan. Sean captured his experiences in Afghanistan in the New York Times bestselling book Outlaw Platoon and is currently the host of the Sean Parnell Battle Ground Podcast, which airs daily at 5pm EST. To learn more about Sean, follow him on Instagram @officialseanparnell and visit his website, officialseanparnell.com. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 281 - Man Up with Ryan Michler
Today’s guest is U.S. Army combat veteran and the founder of Order of Man, Ryan Michler. Ryan founded Order of Man because he believes many of the world’s most complicated problems could be solved if men everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. Join Jack and Ryan as they discuss the journey that took Ryan from the battlefield to founding and building a community of men working together to reclaim and restore masculinity. Ryan is the author of The Masculinity Manifesto, the founder of Order of Man, and is the host of the Order of Man podcast. To learn more about Ryan, follow him on Instagram @ryanmichler and visit his website, orderofman.com. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 280 - You Don’t Have What it Takes with Johnny Joey Jones
Today’s guest is Marine EOD Bomb Tech Johnny ‘Joey’ Jones. Joey enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school and served for eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan. On August 6, 2010, after rendering safe and destroying more than 80 explosives, he stepped on an IED and lost both of his legs above the knee and sustained other multiple severe injuries. Join Jack and Joey as they discuss Joey's journey leading up to EOD school, his first deployment, the mission that resulted in his life-changing injury, and the weight of losing fellow brothers in arms. They also explore Joey's personal resilience, his path to recovery, and his unwavering commitment to supporting his fellow wounded veterans. Joey is the author of the bestselling book Unbroken Bonds of Battle and a regular contributor across the FOX News network. To learn more about Johnny, follow him on X and Instagram @johnny_joey. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 279 - Peter Zeihan Takes Big Swings
Description: Today’s guest is geopolitical strategist and New York Times bestselling author Peter Zeihan. Peter’s work focuses on global politics, demographics, and geography to better understand economic, cultural, political, and military developments to predict future trends. His firm, Zeihan on Geopolitics, provides custom analytical products to an array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, intelligence agencies, and the U.S. military. Join Jack and Peter as they explore Iran’s historical and geographical influences on culture, along with the greater Iranian threat via proxy groups including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis. They also discuss China’s birth rate crisis and the potential motives for a Taiwan invasion, portraying a bleak vision of the future as a desperate attempt to save a dying empire. Peter is the New York Times bestselling author of, The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning. To learn more about Peter, subscribe to his YouTube Channel - Zeihan on Geopolitics, follow him on Instagram @zeihanongeopolitics and visit his website, zeihan.com. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 278 - Terry Hayes - Never Look Back
Today’s guest is screenwriter, producer and author, Terry Hayes. Terry began his career as an investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald where, as their youngest foreign correspondent in the U.S., he covered major stories including Watergate and President Nixon’s resignation. After meeting George Miller, the director of 1979’s Mad Max, he wrote the film’s novelization and then transitioned to screenwriting, co-writing The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. He then wrote the screenplay for 1989’s Dead Calm (Nicole Kidman). He went on to write for many films including Cliffhanger (Sylvester Stallone), Payback (Mel Gibson), From Hell (Johnny Depp) and Reign of Fire (Matthew McConaughey). His debut novel, I am Pilgrim, was published in 2014 and was an instant international thriller sensation. Now, ten years later, Terry brings us his much anticipated second novel, The Year of the Locust. Join Jack and Terry as they discuss Terry’s family’s service in both World Wars and his experiences as a Hollywood screenwriter and international bestselling thriller author. Terry is the author of the New York Times bestselling book I am Pilgrim. His latest novel, The Year of the Locust, is available now. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/40th-p226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 277 - PREPARED with Mike Glover
Mike spent 18 years in the U.S. Army, followed by time as a contractor for the CIA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters of operation. He is a sought-after expert in counterterrorism, security, and crisis management. Join Jack and Mike as they discuss Mike’s special operations background and his company, Fieldcraft Survival, which is focused on educating, training, and equipping citizens for worst-case scenario events. They also discuss the potential threat of black swan events in 2024 and the critical need for individual and family preparedness. Mike is the author of the bestselling book Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios and is the host of the Mike Force Podcast. To learn more about Mike, follow him on Instagram @mike.a.glover and visit his website, fieldcraftsurvival.com. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning: The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/40th-p226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 276 - BATTLEGROUND with Sean Parnell
Today’s guest on the Danger Close Podcast with Jack Carr is retired U.S. Army Infantry captain Sean Parnell. As a 10th Mountain Division soldier, Sean served in some of the heaviest combat of the Afghan War. Join Jack and Sean as they discuss Sean’s 485 days of fierce fighting on the Afghan-Pakistan border in 2006-2007 and key leadership take-aways from Sean’s time in service. They also discuss Sean’s two congressional runs and the power, money and manipulations at play from at home and abroad on the U.S. political system. Sean captured his experiences in Afghanistan in the New York Times bestselling book Outlaw Platoon and is currently the host of the Sean Parnell Battle Ground Podcast, which airs daily at 5pm EST. To learn more about Sean, follow him on Instagram @officialseanparnell and visit his website, https://officialseanparnell.com/. SPONSORS Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order here - http://jackcarr.co/rsm Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web here - http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/40th-p226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 273 - UNSEALED with Mark Greene
Today’s guest is Jack’s BUD/S Classmate and Navy SEAL Teammate Mark Greene. Join them as they reminisce about BUD/S, share stories from deployments, and reflect on the profound loss of brothers in arms. Mark's post-military path took him to the University of Southern California, where he played a crucial role in veteran programs and fundraising. Mark's latest accomplishment, the book UNSEALED, is an open, honest, unflinching account of life in the trenches. Tune in to navigate through the highs and lows of a life lived dangerously and purposefully. To learn more about Mark, follow him on Instagram @themarkgreene and visit his website, https://www.themarkgreene.com/ SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning: The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. https://jackcarr.co/RSM Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit BCM on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm or on Instagram @bravocompanyusa SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more https://jackcarr.co/40th-p226 Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear. Shop at https://jackcarr.co/gear
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 272 - Be Relentless with Dean and Alana Stott
Today’s guests are Dean and Alana Stott. Alana Stott is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, security consultant, speaker, publisher, and former Mrs. Scotland. She is internationally known for her philanthropic efforts that have raised millions of dollars for causes such as mental health and the fight against human trafficking. She has been recognized for her work with several awards including the title of Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) on the King’s Honor List. Alana is the author of How to Ask for Money and She Who Dares. She has also written a children’s book series called Mollie’s Adventures. Additionally, Alana is the founder of Wolfraven Omnimedia, a platform created to tell inspiring stories and advocate for causes that help improve the world. Dean Stott is a security consultant, adventurer, motivational speaker, author, and former UK Special Boat Service (SBS) operator. After a parachuting accident in 2011 ended his military service, Dean became one of the world’s leading private security consultants focused on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, piracy, and extractions during military coups and civil unrest, to include evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya in 2014. In 2018, Dean broke two Guinness Book of World Records for being the fastest person to cycle the length of South America and the first person to cycle the Pan-American Highway, which runs from the tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in under 100 days. Dean is also an experienced public speaker sharing his insights on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity. He is the author of Relentless: From Special Operations to World Record Breaker. Together, Dean and Alana launched their new podcast in September. Titled Behind the Seen it is available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. You can also follow the show’s Instagram @behindtheseenshow To learn more about Dean and Alana, follow them on Instagram @deanstott and @alanastott, and visit their websites, deanstott.com and alanastott.com SPONSORS: Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web @ BravoCompanyMFG.com and @BravoCompanyUSA.com 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Rifle Dynamics Black Rifle Coffee Subscription Grizzly Forge Muskrat Staccato Pistol Relentless by Dean Stott How to Ask For Money by Alana Stott SBS Silent Warriors by Saul David Vertex Watches
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 271 - John Stryker Meyer and the Secret War in Vietnam
Today’s guest is John Stryker “Tilt” Meyer. He is an author, reporter, and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran. John enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1966 and became a Green Beret in 1967. He specialized in covert reconnaissance and served two tours of duty with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observation Group (MACV-SOG). He received several awards and decorations for his service, including a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars with “V” devices for valor. Today, the former Green Beret is known for his books about his experiences in the Vietnam War, including Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, On the Ground, and SOG Chronicles. He is also a speaker, consultant, and host of the SOGcast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG podcast. To learn more about John, follow him on Instagram @jstrykermeyer and visit sogchronicles.com. SPONSORS: Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web @ BravoCompanyMFG.com and @BravoCompanyUSA.com 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear MAC v SOG Jocko Pre-Workout Jack Carr Bottle SOG Chronicles DC Vintage Watches SIG P365 Jr’s Bullet Pens The Secret Wars of America’s Commandos in Vietnam Gozney Roccbox Portable Pizza Oven Tacticalories Black Rifle Coffee
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 270 - Mark Owen - No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL
Today’s guest is Mark Owen. Mark is an author, television producer, and former Navy SEAL. Following September 11th 2001, Mark made continuous deployments in support of the Global War on Terror, participating in hundreds of special operations missions around the world, including the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips during the Maersk Alabama hijacking and as a team leader on Operation Neptune Spear, the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. The Maersk Alabama lifeboat and model of Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan can be found in the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mark is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy SEAL: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden and No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL. He is also an executive producer for the hit show SEAL Team. It is available to stream on Paramount Plus. To learn more about Mark, add his book to your library and follow him on Instagram @markowenseal SPONSORS: Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web @ BravoCompanyMFG.com and @BravoCompanyUSA.com 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear Badass Work Bench Fort Knox Safe Playmobil Magnum P.I. SIG P226 Bravo Company Rifle Half Faced Blade Jocko Protein Cookie Sterling Pacific Luggage Jack Carr x Ball and Buck Shirt
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 269 - Matthew Thomas: Holding The Line
Today's guest is Matthew Thomas. Matthew is the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, a former Pinal Regional SWAT team commander, Mexican cartel expert, and bestselling author. He has served with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. Before becoming the Chief Deputy, Matthew served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Motors, and Investigations. While working in the Narcotics unit, Matthew worked undercover, taking part in street-level drug busts to large cartel cases. Additionally, Matthew spent 18 years with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office SWAT team as a member, team lead, and commander. During that time, he participated in over 700 missions. Matthew served as the regional representative and Vice President of the Arizona Tactical Officers' Association and conducts training for agencies focused on tactics, narcotics, Mexican cartels, trafficking, and leadership. His work includes spearheading operations targeting Mexican cartels at the local, state, and federal levels. He is the author of Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels. To learn more about Matthew, follow him on Instagram @deputy_onetime and visit his website, onetimenation.com. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Frison-Logue Hardwoods DC Vintage Watches Eberlestock Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels Spyderco Knives Thunder Ranch Smith & Wesson Black Rifle Coffee Bastion Bolt Action Pen
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 268 - Be Legendary - Bert Sorin
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Bert Sorin. Bert is a hunter, hammer thrower, Highland Games athlete, and the president and co-owner of Sorinex. Sorinex was founded by Bert's father Richard Sorin in 1980. The company has been making some of the industry's most durable strength training equipment for more than 40 years. The gear they make is utilized by professional athletes, service members, and students worldwide. Bert is a 4-time Track and Field Division 1 All-American (Hammer and 35lb. Weight Throw), Southeastern Conference Champion, former Weight Throw record-holder, and an Olympic trials athlete. He is also a professional Highland Games athlete and Highland Games Amateur Division World Champion. He is an ambassador of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that leads the effort to plan, fund, design, and build the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. You can learn more about Bert at bertsorin.com or by following him on Instagram @bertsorin SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Sorinex Exercise Equipment
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 267 - Justin Melnick: SEAL Team TV Show Star, K-9 Handler, Police Officer
Today’s guest is Justin Melnick. Justin is a police officer, K-9 handler, stuntman, actor, and photographer. He stars as Brock Reynolds on the hit Paramount+ series SEAL Team. Before his recurring role on the show, Justin served as the show’s dog handler, responsible for his Belgian Malinois, Dita, who plays the role of Cerberus. Additionally, Justin is known for his roles in The Matter With Clark, Cupcakes, and Justified: City Primeval. He released a coloring book, The Adventures of DITA The Hair Missile, in 2020. Justin is a police officer and K-9 officer for the Daleville police department in Indiana. Prior to joining the police force, he spent six years traveling the world as a photographer. His experience culminated with a three-month stint with U.S. troops in Afghanistan. He is active with non-profits such as Joey’s P.A.W. and the Military Working Dog Team Support Association (MWDTSA) to ensure that military and law enforcement K-9s and their handlers have the support they need. To learn more about Justin, make sure to follow him on Instagram @justinmelnick. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Workbench Fort Knox Safes SIG Sauer Custom Works Anthem Bourbon Beef Jerky Bravo Team Gear London Bridge Trading Company Stroup Knives
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 266 - Larry Keane: Firearm Industry Spokesman and Lobbyist
Today’s guest is Larry Keane. Larry is the Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Assistant Secretary, and General Counsel to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, shooting, and hunting industry. As the SVP of government and public affairs, Larry is the industry’s chief lobbyist and media spokesperson. He also handles legal matters, ranging from corporate governance to drafting legislation. You can learn more about the NSSF by visiting nssf.org. To stay up-to-date with Larry, follow him on X @lkeane. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org. American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 265 - Trevor Thompson: BASE Jumper, Photographer, and Former Navy SEAL
Today’s guest is Trevor Thompson. Trevor is a photographer, BASE jumper, outdoorsman, and former Navy SEAL. He served in the SEAL Teams for eight years, making three combat deployments. During his time stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Trevor discovered an interest in skydiving and BASE jumping. As a member of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, Trevor completed thousands of jumps and hundreds of demonstrations. After leaving the military, he established Trevor Thompson Consulting & Demonstrations to help others learn how to achieve their goals and land on target. Trevor is also an experienced outdoorsman and photographer, often capturing his skiing, hunting, and BASE jumping adventures on camera. He is a brand ambassador for industry-leading companies like Protekt, 30 Seconds Out, Uncanna, Alpha Munitions, and Apex BASE. To learn more about Trevor, you can visit his website, thompsonparasports.org, and follow him on Instagram @trevor.p.thompson You can purchase his photography at trevorpthompson.com SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. PSE Archery Protekt trackerjoe08 Simple Strap Killing the Shepherd: Beyond the Film with DVD Triple Aught Designs SIG Sauer CROSS Rifle
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 264 - Matthew Levitt: Hezbollah Terrorist Cells in America
Today’s guest is counterterrorism and intelligence expert, Matthew Levitt. Matthew is a Fromer-Wexler Fellow at The Washington Institute and the director of its Jeanette and Eli Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. He previously worked as deputy assistant secretary for intelligence and analysis at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and as a counterterrorism intelligence analyst at the FBI. He has also held fellowships with the Combating Terrorism Center at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and with the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at George Washington University. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves as a member of the international advisory board for both the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism in Israel and the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research in Singapore. Matthew serves on the advisory board of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance and formerly served on the academic advisory board for the Emirati Center for Strategic Studies and Research. Matthew’s writings on the Middle East, terrorism, illicit finance and sanctions have appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Policy. He is the author of Hamas: Politics, Charity, and Terrorism in the Service of Jihad, Negotiating Under Fire: Preserving Peace Talks in the Face of Terror Attacks, and Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon's Party of God. He is also the host of the BREAKING HEZBOLLAH'S GOLDEN RULE podcast. You can follow him on X @Levitt_Matt SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 263 - Julian Rademeyer: Wagner Group’s Organized Crime Influence in Africa
Today’s guest is Julian Rademeyer. Julian is an award-winning author, investigative journalist, and one of the key figures in the global fight against organized crime’s illegal wildlife trade. Julian previously served as chief reporter for Media24 Investigations, the Southern Africa editor of AfricaCheck.org, and was a project leader at TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade monitoring network. His writing has appeared in major South African newspapers like City Press, Beeld, The Sunday Times, Pretoria News, and The Herald, and he has worked for global news organizations, including the Associated Press and Reuters. His bestselling 2012 book, Killing for Profit: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade, achieved widespread international acclaim for its unflinching look at the demand for rhino horn from Asian markets fueling its illegal trade and the organized criminal syndicates bringing rhinos to the brink of extinction. Julian currently serves as director of the Organized Crime Observatory for East and Southern Africa at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. On today’s DANGER CLOSE, he looks at the Wagner Group’s influence in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter @julianrademeyer SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. American Giant: Go to American-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with discount code “JACK” at checkout 1st Phorm: Go to 1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. Hooten Young Whiskey - visit https://shop.hootenyoung.com/products/hooten-young-jack-carr-warrior-proof-american-whiskey Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Ball and Buck Casio G-Shock SIG P320 Small Arms of WWII: USA Jocko Fuel
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 262 - Michael Oren: What Led to the Hamas Terrorist Attacks and What Happens Next
Today’s guest is Middle East scholar, historian, diplomat, soldier, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Michael Oren. From 2009-2013, Dr. Oren served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States. He is a former member of the Knesset and was Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister’s Office. He served as an IDF Paratrooper in the 1982 Lebanon War. He is the author of numerous books including Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide, Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East, Reunion, Sand Devil, The Origins of the Second Arab-Israel War: Egypt, Israel and the Great Powers, 1952-56, The Night Archer, To All Who Call in Truth, and, most recently, 2048: The Rejuvenated State. You can read more of Dr. Oren’s work on his Substack Clarity with Michael Oren. You can follow him on X @DrMichaelOren and on Instagram @ambmichaeloren SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 261 - Brian Kilmeade: The War on History
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Brian Kilmeade. Brian is a co-anchor of Fox & Friends on the Fox News Channel, the host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Talk Radio, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade on Fox News, airing Saturday evenings. In his latest book, Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality, Brian looks at the relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington and how their friendship helped lay the groundwork for major change in America. You can follow him on Instagram @kilmeade and on X @kilmeade. You can find his latest book tour dates at briankilmeade.com. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org. American Giant: Go to American-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with discount code “JACK” at checkout. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Spartan Forge: Go to https://spartanforge.ai/ and sign up with code “DANGERCLOSE” to receive 30% off. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Small Arms of World War II Christensen Arms Ridgeline Rifle 300 ERC Vortex Optics Black Rifle Coffee Eagles & Angels SIG P365 High Speed Gear Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future by Ginny Yurich, MEd Undaunted.Life Cigars DC Vintage Watches
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 260 - Jonathan Schanzer: The War in Israel
Today’s guest is terrorism finance expert Dr. Jonathan Schanzer. Dr. Schanzer is a Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and serves on the FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power leadership team. Along with hundreds of articles on terrorism and the Middle East, he is the author of books including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War, State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda’s Armies: Middle East Affiliate Groups and the Next Generation of Terror. Previously, Dr. Schanzer was a terrorism finance analyst in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He also held think tank research positions at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Middle East Forum. You can follow him on X @JSchanzer and on Instagram @jonathan.schanzer SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 259 - Bear Handlon: Veteran, Co-Founder/CEO of Born Primitive
Today’s guest is Bear Handlon. Bear is a former Navy SEAL officer, collegiate athlete, CrossFit competitor, and the co-founder and CEO of Born Primitive. Bear founded Born Primitive in 2014 making products geared toward CrossFit athletes, and has since expanded into creating durable and quality fitness apparel for everyone. Born Primitive’s motto is “athlete-drive, patriot-inspired.” They actively support the Navy SEAL Foundation, Concerns of Police Survivors, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the Best Defense Foundation. He also co-hosts The Born Primitive Podcast. To learn more about Bear and Born Primitive, follow him on Instagram @bearhandlon and @bornprimitive. You can also visit the Born Primitive website, bornprimitive.com. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/collections/jack to get 20% off. Use the discount code “Jack” at checkout. Schnee’s: head over to Schnees.com, you can score up to 30% off your new pair of mountain boots! Use code JACK23 at checkout 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Workbench Fort Knox Safe SIG P320 Ares Watches PARD Thermal Scope Go Ruck Backpack
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 258 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Security, Sacrifice, and the Search for Truth
Today’s guest is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He is an author, attorney and 2024 independent presidential candidate. RFK Jr. focused his early legal career on prosecuting polluters, ensuring safe drinking water for American families and preserving fishing as a viable livelihood in the United States. During his tenure as an attorney for the nonprofit Riverkeeper, he successfully sued dozens of corrupt municipalities to force compliance with the Clean Water Act and led the fight to restore the Hudson River and the New York City watershed. He is the co-founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance, the largest clean water organization in the world, responsible for protecting 2.7 million miles of waterways. Through his nonprofit Children's Health Defense he lobbied against the pharmaceutical industry resulting in the removal of mercury from most childhood vaccines and restored standard product liability and placebo testing requirements for vaccinations in the United States. He is The New York Times bestselling author of Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr, The Riverkeepers, Thimerosal, American Values, Crimes Against Nature, Framed, A Letter to Liberals, Climate in Crisis, The Real Anthony Fauci, and Vax-Unvax. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and other major publications. His new book, The Wuhan Cover-Up, will be released on December 5. He also hosts the RFK Jr. Podcast. You can follow him on Instagram @robertfkennedyjr and on X @RobertKennedyJr Visit kennedy24.com for more information on his campaign. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go to 1stphorm.com/jackcarr and receive free shipping on any orders over $75. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Vaultek Safe Doc Shiffer Knives Montana Knife Company SIG P210 Schnee’s Boots Duckworth Socks RWatchCo. Bondurant Brothers Whiskey Gothic Serpent by Black Rifle Coffee Company Dynamis Combat Flat-head Watches of Espionage Ransomed Daughter by Eric Bishop The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes The Wrong Wolf by Christian Craighead History of G-Shock Book
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 257 - Middle East Expert Samuel Katz on the War in Israel
Today’s guest on this special episode of Danger Close is an expert on the Middle East, counterterrorism, and special operations. In addition to hundreds of articles on topics related to the Arab-Israeli conflict and international security issues, New York Times bestselling author Samuel Katz is also the former editor of the trade publication Special Operations Report. He is the author of more than 20 books, including The Ghost Warriors: Inside Israel's Undercover War Against Suicide Terrorism, No Shadows in the Desert: Murder, Vengeance, and Espionage in the War Against ISIS, Harpoon: Inside The Covert War against International Terrorism’s Money Masters, and Beirut Rules: the Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah’s War You can find more of his work at samuelkatzonline.com and on X @Samuel_M_Katz SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 256 - Israeli Military Expert Yaakov Katz
Today’s guest on this special episode of Danger Close is Yaakov Katz. Yaakov was the Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post where he remains a columnist, is a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, and was an international fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of three books on Israeli military affairs: Shadow Strike: Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power, The Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower, and Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War. You can follow him on X @yaakovkatz and see more of his writing yaakovkatz.com SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go to 1stphorm.com/Jackcarr to receive free shipping on any orders over $75.00 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 255 - Dean and Alana Stott: Evacuation Support in Israel
Today’s guests on this episode of Danger Close are Dean and Alana Stott. For the last two weeks, Dean has been in Israel helping with evacuations following the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7th. Alana has been coordinating efforts from the United States. About Dean: Dean Stott is a security consultant, speaker, author, and former Special Boat Service (SBS) operator. After a parachuting accident in 2011, he began working in the private security sector focusing on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, pirates, military coups, and civil unrest. He led the evacuation of the Canadian Embassy in Libya in 2014. To support their efforts visit https://www.spotfund.com/story/412cb8ba-158c-423b-b156-da434bcd62e6 He is the author of Relentless: From Special Operations to World Record Breaker. To learn more about Dean, follow him on Instagram @deanstott and visit deanstott.com. About Alana: Alana Stott is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, security expert, speaker, publisher, and former Mrs. Scotland. Alana is known for her international philanthropy, which has raised millions of dollars for causes like mental health and the fight against human trafficking. She is the author of How to Ask for Money, a book about philanthropy, and She Who Dares, her memoir. She has also written and developed a children’s book series called Mollie’s Adventures. You can learn more about Alana by following her on Instagram @alanastott and visiting alanastott.com. Dean and Alana host the Behind the Seen Podcast. It is available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 254 - Doron Keidar: The Frontlines of the Israel-Hamas War
Today’s guest on this special episode of Danger Close is Doron Keidar. Doron has served in the Israeli Defense Forces and in the IDF reserves. His unit was mobilized on Saturday, Oct. 7, and he is currently on the frontlines of Israel’s war with Hamas. He is also a security professional, serving as the Director of International Relations at the BHS Security Defense. You can follow Doron on Instagram @keidardoron SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 253 - Jim Shockey Returns
Today’s guest is Jim Shockey. Jim is an award-winning writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide, and outfitter. He is the host of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, The Professionals, Uncharted, and Shock Therapy on the Outdoor Channel. He owns several outfitting territories in Canada's wildlands, including the Pacific Rim Guide Territory on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Rogue River Outfitting in the Yukon Territory. His work documenting wildlife has been widely recognized, and his television productions have won 15 Golden Moose Awards. He’s also an accomplished marksman, an official Member International of the Explorers Club in New York City, and a retired Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 4 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (4CRPG) Canadian Armed Forces. In college, Jim was an all-American swimmer and member of the Canadian National Water Polo team. A noted expert in ethnocentric arts of Western Canada, Jim opened the Hand of Man Museum of Cultural Arts and Conservation on Vancouver Island in 2019. His debut thriller, Call Me Hunter, is available now. You can follow him on Instagram @jimshockeyofficial / Facebook @JimShockey / Twitter @JimShockey_ and find out more at jimshockey.com Since the recording of the podcast, Jim Shockey’s wonderful wife, Louise, passed away. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with the entire Shockey family. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. 8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/dangerclose and save $150 on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Workbench Fort Knox Safe Masada by Israel Weapon Industries Allegiance Flag Supply Origin Raptor Camo Shirt Petzl Headlamps Half Face Blades Outdoorsmans.com 1st Phorm Protein Sticks
Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 252 - Peter Zeihan: What’s Really Going on in Israel
Today’s guest on this special episode of Danger Close is an expert on geopolitics with unique insights into global conflicts. Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and consultant. His work focuses on global politics, demographics, and geography to better understand economic, cultural, political, and military developments to predict future trends. His firm Zeihan on Geopolitics provides custom analytical products to an array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, and the U.S. military. Zeihan is the New York Times bestselling author of the following four books: The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning. You can find out more about Peter at Zeihan.com or by following him on YouTube @ZeihanonGeopolitics
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 251 - Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel at War
Today’s guest for this special episode of Danger Close is journalist Haviv Rettig Gur. Haviv is a senior political analyst for The Times of Israel. Haviv served as a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces, was the Director of Communications for the Jewish Agency for Israel, and was a correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. You can follow him on X @havivrettiggur SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at https://www.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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/ Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original.
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 250 - Chris Hadfield: Astronaut, Fighter Pilot, and Author of ‘The Defector’
Today’s guest is Chris Hadfield. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, musician, retired astronaut, and former combat pilot. Before becoming an astronaut, Chris was a tactical fighter pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was the top graduate of the U.S. Air Force Pilot School and was named U.S. Navy Test Pilot of the Year in 1991. In 2005, Chris was inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. Chris is one of the most accomplished astronauts in the world. He was the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space and to operate a robotic arm in orbit. During his career, he flew three missions, helped build two space stations, and performed two spacewalks. He also served as mission control for 25 Space Shuttle missions, coordinated crews for the Shuttle and Soyuz spacecraft, and served as NASA’s director of operations in Russia from 2001 to 2003. In 2013, he became the first Canadian to be named commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Now, Chris serves as an advisor to SpaceX and Virgin Galactic and is the chair of the board for the Open Lunar Foundation, a nonprofit that is working to create a cooperative and peaceful presence on the moon. Chris is the co-creator and host of the BBC series Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? He also produces Rare Earth on YouTube, and contributed to the National Geographic show One Strange Rock, hosted by Will Smith. Chris is the author of four bestselling books: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, You Are Here, The Darkest Dark, and The Apollo Murders. His new book, The Defector, is available now. You can learn more about Chris by following him on Instagram @colchrishadfield and visiting his website, chrishadfield.ca SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! 8 Sleep: Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/dangerclose/ and save $150 on the Pod Cover Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. SIG SAUER The Cross SOG by John Plaster DC Vintage Watches Primal Beef Company Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 249 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Interviews Jack Carr
Producer’s Note: This special release originally ran on the RFK JR. PODCAST on Sept. 22, 2023. The episode was titled WAR AND PEACE WITH NAVY SEAL JACK CARR. On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack is interviewed by 2024 presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr in a special dual-cast conversation. They discuss 9/11, Afghanistan, senior military officers, politicians, accountability, consequences, the intelligence community, and the long-term impacts of November 22, 1963. This week, RFK Jr. announced that he is dropping his Democratic party bid to run as an independent. During his speech in Philadelphia he explained, “I’ve come here today to declare our independence from the tyranny of corruption which robs us of affordable lives, our belief in the future, and our respect for each other. But to do that I must first declare my own independence. Independence from the Democratic Party and from all other political parties.” You can follow him on Instagram @robertfkennedyjr and learn more about his campaign at kennedy24.com You can visit the RFK JR PODCAST page on Spotify at https://tinyurl.com/RFKJRpodcast or listen wherever you get your podcasts. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 248 - David McCloskey: Former CIA Analyst and Author of 'Moscow X'
Today’s guest is former CIA analyst David McCloskey. David served as a CIA analyst for six years under the Bush and Obama administrations. He worked in the Middle East and at the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center concentrating on Syria and Iraq. He also wrote for the President’s Daily Brief, gave classified testimony to congressional oversight committees, and briefed ambassadors, senior White House officials, military officers, and foreign dignitaries. David’s first novel, Damascus Station, was published in 2021. It was included in the Financial Times list of best summer books in 2022 and was a finalist for the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel. His new novel, Moscow X, is available now. You can learn more about David by following him on Instagram @mccloskeybooks and visiting his website, davidmccloskeybooks.com. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org. 1st Phorm: Go to www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Fort Knox Safe SIG P320 DC Vintage Watches Tacticalories Covert Threads 1st Phorm Opti-Reds and Opti-Greens
Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 247 - Evan Hafer: Black Rifle Coffee Company Founder and CEO
Today’s guest is Evan Hafer. Evan is a U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran, the CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and host of the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. He served the United States for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman, a Special Forces soldier, and a CIA contractor. He made over 40 combat deployments during the War on Terror. Evan has long been passionate about great coffee, roasting beans in his garage and bringing duffle bags full of coffee with him on deployments. In 2014, he started Black Rifle Coffee Company. Today, Black Rifle Coffee Company’s mission is serving “coffee and culture to people who love America.” They are veteran-founded and operated and have made it their goal to hire 10,000 veterans and assist individuals transitioning out of the military. Evan also established the BRCC Fund, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders and helps conserve the American outdoors. BRCC also offers content aimed to educate and entertain across several platforms including the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, the Black Rifle Coffee Company YouTube Channel, and Coffee or Die Magazine. In 2020, they launched Free Range American, a lifestyle brand and platform focused on the outdoors, Second Amendment news, and American history. You can follow Evan on Instagram @evanhafer You can learn more about Black Rifle Coffee Company at blackriflecoffee.com and by following them on Instagram @blackriflecoffee SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Schnee’s: Head over to Schnees.com, you can score up to 30% off your new pair of mountain boots! Use promo code: JACK23 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. FOX Special Forces: Don't miss new episodes of Special Forces every Monday on Fox. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Fort Knox Safe Safariland IncogX Holster SIG MPX Black Rifle Coffee Company Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 246 - Douglas Brunt: The Mystery Surrounding the Death of Rudolf Diesel
Today’s guest is Douglas Brunt. Douglas is a New York Times bestselling author and host of the DEDICATED podcast. A graduate of Duke University, Douglas published his first book, Ghosts of Manhattan, in 2012. He followed up his debut with two more critically acclaimed titles: The Means and Trophy Son. His fourth book, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel, is available now. In addition to writing, Douglas hosts the SiriusXM podcast, DEDICATED. The show takes an insider's look into the lives and creative processes of the world's greatest authors. Before pursuing writing full-time, Douglas was a management consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton and the CEO of the cybersecurity firm Authentium, Inc. You can learn more about Douglas at douglasbrunt-author.com and by following him on Instagram @douglas_brunt SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org PARD: Go to www.pard.com to get your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow @PARD_USA. 8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/DangerClose and save $150 on the Pod Cover 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Don’t Miss Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, All New Mondays On Fox! Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Fort Knox Safe Triple Aught Design Official Jack Carr Whiskey Glasses Jack Carr Warrior Hooten Young Whiskey Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel by Douglas Brunt Ballistic Impressions Fortitude Coffee
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 245 - Drago Dzieran: The Pledge to America
Today’s guest is Drago Dzieran. Drago is an author, entrepreneur, retired Navy SEAL, and former political prisoner. Born in communist Poland, Drago immigrated to the United States in 1984 after being imprisoned for his political activism against the oppressive regime. Drago enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1991. Over his 20 years in the SEAL Teams, he served as a member of SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and as a BUD/s Instructor. He took part in over 100 combat missions in Iraq, earning the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor, and the Army Commendation Medal. After his military retirement, Drago started a career as a software engineer. Additionally, he founded the Navy SEALs Fund – Brotherhood Beyond Battlefield, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing the financial burden of all UDT/SEAL teammates, including Gold Star Families who need assistance. He also founded ConnectZing, a censorship-free social media network. Drago’s memoir, The Pledge to America: One Man’s Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL, is out now. To learn more about Drago, follow him on Instagram @dragodzieran and visit dragodzieran.com. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org PARD: Go to www.pard.com to get your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow @PARD_USA. 8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/DangerClose and save $150 on the Pod Cover 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. SIG Sauer Cross Rifle Sig Sauer Optic G Shock Watch Black Rifle Coffee Silencer Smooth Blend
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 244 - Malcolm Gladwell: Guns, Writing, and Revisionist History
Today’s guest is Malcolm Gladwell. Malcolm is a journalist, speaker, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Revisionist History podcast. He is the author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, David and Goliath, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. Malcolm is also the president and co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company best known for the podcasts Revisionist History and Broken Record, which he hosts with Rick Rubin, Justin Richmond, and Bruce Headlam. In the new season of Revisionist History, Malcolm explores how people talk about firearms and how we can have more honest conversations about the topic. Malcolm has landed on Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” list and is considered one of Foreign Policy’s “Top Global Thinkers.” He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2011. To learn more about Malcolm, follow him on Instagram @malcolmgladwell and visit his website gladwellbooks.com. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go to www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Grizzly Forge knives Wind Vintage Watches Wood Cabin Candle Company Toyotas of War
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 243 - Matt “Willy” Williams: On the Frontlines of the War in Ukraine
Today’s guest is Matt “Willy” Williams. Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021. At the age of 22, after returning to Australia from deployment in Afghanistan, Matt was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Following being discharged from the Australian Army, Matt discovered a passion for content creation. In 2022, he spent six and a half months as an independent war correspondent documenting the war in Ukraine. His YouTube Channel @willyOAM contains insider analysis and interviews with those on the frontlines of the conflict. He started his Instagram page @willy.beating.cancer to document his physical and mental journey. Matt is a Queen’s Order of Australia Medal recipient and a 2020 SA Young Australian of the Year nominee. To learn more about Matt, follow him on Instagram @willy.beating.cancer and subscribe to his YouTube Channel @willyOAM SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! PARD: Go to www.pard.com toget your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow @PARD_USA. Schnee’s: Go to https://schnees.com/ and use code JACK23 for 30% off mountain boots Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Fort Knox Safe Official Jack Carr Merchandise True Precision Pistol Doxa Sub Watch Book TactiCalories Ferro Concepts
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 242 - John Dudley: Bowhunter, Athlete, and Nock On Archery Founder
Today’s guest is John Dudley. John is a professional archery athlete, bowhunter, founder of Nock On Archery, and host of the Nock On Podcast and Nock On TV. He has competed in hundreds of tournaments in the U.S. and abroad, resulting in three National Championships and 45 career top-three finishes. He is a 13-time World Medalist, U.S. Open Silver Medalist, and U.S. Open Gold Medal Team member. He also serves on the pro teams for multiple industry leaders, traveling the world conducting seminars for national and Olympic teams. Nock On Archery is an all-encompassing platform with a mission to improve all archers and bowhunters through in-depth education, custom products, and inspiring content, including School of Nock, Nock On Podcast, Nock 2 Fork, Nock Fit, and Nock On TV. You can learn more about Nock On Archery by visiting nockonarchery.com and subscribing to their YouTube Channel @nockonarchery Follow @NockOnTV on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with John. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go to www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. PARD: Go to www.Pard.com to get your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow @PARD_USA. 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Inglorious Amateurs Shirts NTN 33 Bow Leupold RangeFinders 3GunKenzie Hunters Gold HD Sunglasses Allegiance Flag Supply SIG P320 - Concierge Service Bravo Company Manufacturing
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 241 - Ed Calderon: Combating Mexican Drug Cartels
Today’s guest is security consultant, combatives instructor, Manifesto Radio podcast host, and Mexican cartel expert, Ed Calderon. For more than a decade, Ed worked in organized crime investigations, counternarcotics, and public safety in northern Mexico. He also worked security details for high-level government officials and visiting dignitaries. Ed's experience and knowledge have allowed him to advise and train some of the world's most elite law enforcement and special operations groups, including the FBI, BORTAC, Indonesian Kopaska, and Mexican and U.S. intelligence services. Today, he conducts seminars and private training on various security, protection, and combative topics. You can learn more about Ed at edsmanifesto.com and on Instagram @manifestoradiopodcast SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go 1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. 8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/DangerClose and save $150 on the Pod Cover 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear Badass Work Bench Fort Knox Safe SIG P226 Anthem Jerky Del Bac Whiskey Official Jack Carr Coasters Dauntless Manufacturing
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 240 - Caleb Brewer: Green Beret Combat Veteran and Stick Sniper Archery Founder
Today’s guest is Caleb Brewer. Caleb is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and the founder of Stick Sniper Archery. He joined the U.S. Army in 2005 and served for 11 years, making numerous combat deployments. In 2015, while on patrol searching for explosive materials in Afghanistan, he came into contact with an IED that resulted in the loss of both of his legs. During his recovery process, Caleb gravitated toward the outdoors. In 2017, Caleb discovered his love for archery after being given a bow. Soon after, he built a service shop in his garage and started bowhunting. In 2020, after thoroughly understanding the therapeutic benefits of archery, Caleb developed the archery program for Operation Enduring Warrior, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and first responders. One year later, Caleb founded Stick Sniper Archery in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Stick Sniper Archery is a comprehensive pro shop offering high-quality products, an on-site range, and lessons for all levels of archery. You can learn more about Stick Sniper Archery by visiting sticksniper.com To stay up-to-date with Caleb, follow him on Instagram @ckbrewer SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. 8 Sleep: Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/dangerclose/ and save $150 on the Pod Cover Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. PSE x NOCK ON UNITE
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 239 - Andy Stumpf: Change Agents, the Triple 7 Expedition, and More
Today’s guest is Andy Stumpf. Andy is a combat veteran, wingsuit record holder, speaker, and host of the podcasts Cleared Hot and the IRONCLAD Original Change Agents. Andy Stumpf served with both SEAL Team FIVE and Naval Special Warfare Development Group before being wounded in combat. Andy recovered and was assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Center as a BUD/S Dive Phase instructor. Two years later, Andy became the first E-6 in the history of Naval Special Warfare to be commissioned through the Limited Duty Officer program. He then deployed with SEAL Team THREE to Afghanistan. Since leaving the military, Andy has gone on to raise millions for the SEAL community and set two world wingsuit records. He recently completed the Triple 7 Expedition, completing 7 jumps on 7 continents in 7 days with the goal of funding 1,400 scholarships. You can follow Andy on Instagram @andystumpf212 SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Schnee’s: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Schnees.com. Use code JACK23 to get 30% off any pair of regularly priced Schnee’s Mountain boots. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. SIG P210 Crush Everything Dive Knife - Neptune Blade African Sporting Creations Boots Black Rifle Coffee Company Roast Warrior Official Jack Carr Dog Bowls Maui Nui Venison Sticks Official Jack Carr Whiskey Flask Hoyt Bows Eberlestock Backpack
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 238 - Remi Adeleke Returns
Today’s guest is Remi Adeleke. Remi is an actor, filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and former Navy SEAL. Remi has worked on films including 6 Underground, Transformers: The Last Knight, Ambulance, and Plane. He was also featured in the TV series SEAL Team, The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video, and starred in Fox’s reality competition show Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, the U.S. version of the popular British TV series SAS: Who Dares Wins. Remi wrote and directed The Unexpected, a film that explores the world of human organ trafficking. His memoir, Transformed, documents his journey from Nigeria to the Bronx to the SEAL Teams to Hollywood. Remi’s newest book, Chameleon: A Black Box Thriller, is available now. You can follow Remi on Twitter and Instagram @RemiAdeleke SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here. SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear Staccato Pistols Hooten Young Warrior Proof Whiskey Official Jack Carr Whiskey Flight Glasses Montana Knife Company SIG MCX Spear
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 237 - Terminal List Podcast - Ep. 11 The Chris Pratt Interview (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! Today’s guest is Hollywood superstar Chris Pratt. Chris plays Lieutenant Commander James Reece in the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Jack Carr’s The Terminal List. Following the show’s debut this summer, it became the No. 1 series on Prime Video. During the week of 4th of July alone, the show was viewed for more than 1.6 billion minutes. In addition to portraying James Reece, Chris is also known for his roles in the Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, and LEGO Movie franchises, along with Moneyball, Zero Dark Thirty, Passengers, The Magnificent Seven, Onward, The Tomorrow War, and many others. He also played Andy Dwyer on the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation. He will voice Garfield and Super Mario in upcoming productions featuring those iconic characters. This week on the podcast, Chris gives a major update about the future of the James Reece Terminal List series. You can follow Chris on Instagram and Twitter @prattprattpratt.
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 236 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 10 - Jack Answers Your Questions and Responds to Negative Reviews - Pt. 2 (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! It’s time for Part 2 of The Terminal List Podcast’s Listener Q&A episode. Jack answers questions from fans about the Amazon Prime Video series, and reads and responds to negative reviews the show has received from critics. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 235 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 9 - Jack Answers Your Questions and Responds to Negative Reviews - Pt. 1 (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! What does Jack think about the critical reception to the No. 1 series on Amazon Prime Video? On this episode of The Terminal List Podcast, Jack Carr answers questions from fans about the Prime Video series, and reads and responds to negative reviews the show has received from critics. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 234 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 8 - Reclamation (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On today’s episode of The Terminal List Podcast, Jack Carr, Jared Shaw and David DiGilio break down Reclamation, the finale of the Prime Video series. In the shocking final episode of The Terminal List, James Reece learns just how deep the conspiracy really goes. The Terminal List Podcast is an exclusive companion show to The Terminal List series. Jack and the team tell behind-the-scenes stories from the set, talk about the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and share how they dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video now and get the original novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 233 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 7 - Extinction (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On this episode of The Terminal List Podcast, the team breaks down Extinction, the penultimate episode of the series. As James Reece closes in on the final names on his list, he pushes the limits of how far he’s willing to go to get justice – and to get answers. The Terminal List Podcast is an exclusive companion show to The Terminal List TV series. In each episode, Jack sits down with series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, technical advisor, and former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw. Along with some behind-the-scenes stories from the set, audiences also hear about the gear featured in the episode, the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and how the team dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 232 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 6 - Transience (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On today’s episode of The Terminal List Podcast, Jack Carr, Jared Shaw and David DiGilio break down Transience, episode 6 of the Prime Video series. Transience is one of the most action-heavy episodes in the series. The guys discuss how “First Blood” influenced the episode, explain some of the featured technology, and a lot more. The Terminal List Podcast is an exclusive companion show to The Terminal List series. Jack and the team tell behind-the-scenes stories from the set, talk about the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and share how they dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video now and get the original novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 231 - Terminal List Ep. 5 - Disruption (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On this episode of The Terminal List Podcast, the team breaks down Disruption, the fifth episode in the series. Katie, Reece, and Ben uncover more about the mysterious RD4895 and Capstone in a lead-up to one of the most shocking final scenes in the entire series. The Terminal List Podcast is an exclusive companion show to The Terminal List TV series. In each episode, Jack sits down with series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, technical advisor, and former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw. Along with some behind-the-scenes stories from the set, audiences also hear about the gear featured in the episode, the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and how the team dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 230 - Terminal List Podcast - Ep. 4 Detachment (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On today’s episode of The Terminal List Podcast, Jack Carr, Jared Shaw, and David DiGilio break down Detachment, episode 4 of the Prime Video series. Listen in as they talk about the opening sniper shot, the raid on the sicario compound, the most infamous kill of the series, and a lot more. The Terminal List Podcast is an exclusive companion series to The Terminal List TV show. Jack and the team tell behind-the-scenes stories from the set, hear about the gear featured in the episode, the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and how the they dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video now and get the original novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 229 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 3 - Consolidation (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On this episode of The Terminal List Podcast, the team breaks down Consolidation, the third episode in the series. As James Reece begins to learn more about the people involved in Capstone Industries, Katie realizes she may also be in danger as the conspiracy grows deeper. The Terminal List Podcast is an exclusive companion series to The Terminal List TV series. In each episode, Jack sits down with series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, technical advisor, and former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw. Along with some behind-the-scenes stories from the set, audiences also hear about the gear featured in the episode, the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and how the team dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, Presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 228 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 2- Encoding (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! In this episode of The Terminal List Podcast, Jack Carr, Jared Shaw, and David DiGilio break down the second episode of the Amazon Prime Video series, Encoding. Picking up after the shocking final moments of the pilot, the episode finds James Reece fighting to understand what’s real, and who could be behind the deaths of his family and SEAL Platoon. Is there more to it? There is! The guys tell never-before-heard stories from the set, explain some of the major themes of the episode, and give fans a look at what it took to bring James Reece to the screen. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, Presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the original novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 227 - Terminal List Podcast Ep. 1 - ‘The Terminal List’ Origins: The Engram (Rebroadcast)
Editor's Note: The Terminal List TV series starring Chris Pratt debuted on Amazon Prime Video last July. In honor of its one-year anniversary, we are releasing each episode of the Terminal List Podcast, an exclusive series in which Jack, series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw, break down every episode of the show. Enjoy! On the debut episode of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, an IRONCLAD original, Jack sits down with series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, and technical advisor, former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw. The trio explain how Jack’s original novel made it into the hands of Chris Pratt, and what it was like taking the story of James Reece from the page to the screen. They also do a deep dive into the pilot episode of the Amazon Prime Video series, Engram, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Along with some behind-the-scenes stories from the set, audiences also hear about the gear featured in the episode, the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and how the team dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. New episodes of The Terminal List Podcast with Jack Carr, Presented by KC Cattle Company, drop each Monday. You can watch all episodes of The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video and get the novel today. You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15 Sponsors: You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa. Sponsors: KC Cattle Company: The Terminal List Podcast is presented by KC Cattle Company. You can save 15% on the exclusive Terminal List collection at kccattlecompany.com/jackcarr with code JACKCARR15
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 226 - Investigative Journalist Annie Jacobsen: War, Weaponry, and Government Secrecy
Today’s guest is internationally acclaimed investigative journalist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen. Her works include Area 51, Operation Paperclip, The Pentagon’s Brain, Phenomena, Surprise, Kill, Vanish, and First Platoon. Her writing credits also include work on Amazon Prime Video’s Jack Ryan and Clarice on CBS. You can find out more about Annie at anniejacobsen.com and on Instagram @anniejacobsenbooks SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here. SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Schnee’s: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Schnees.com, and use code JACK23 to get 30% off any pair of regularly priced Schnee’s Mountain boots. Featured Gear SIG SAUER Custom Works and Concierge Service Fieldcraft Survival Duffel Bag Magna Tactics 4 Branches Bourbon New West Knifeworks
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 225 - Lucas O’Hara: Sniper, Blacksmith, Bladesmith, and Grizzly Forge Founder
Today’s guest is Grizzly Forge founder Lucas O’Hara. Lucas is an entrepreneur, blacksmith, bladesmith, and former U.S. Army sniper. In his eight years in the U.S. Army, Lucas served in the Presidential Honor Guard, the Continental Color Guard, and deployed to Iraq with the Third Infantry Division. Following his time in the military, Lucas worked as a bouncer and bodyguard in Atlanta, and worked as a contractor overseas before taking a knife-making class at Goat n Hammer that changed his life. Soon thereafter, Lucas founded Grizzly Forge and began making handmade custom bushcraft and EDC knives, which included a collaboration with Black Rifle Coffee Company. You can learn more about Grizzly Forge and stay up-to-date on their product drops by visiting thegrizzlyforge.com. To learn more about Lucas, follow him on Instagram @grizzly_forge SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Grizzly Forge Knives
Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 224 - Total Archery Challenge’s Sean DeGrey
Today’s guest is Sean DeGrey. Sean is an archer, hunter, and owner of the Total Archery Challenge. Total Archery Challenge is a three-day event that challenges the marksmanship of participants at all levels. Each course is professionally designed, consisting of more than 100 targets set up in locations that require shooters to adjust for varying distances, obstacles, and angles. The event takes place in multiple areas around the country, including Big Sky Montana, the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Their motto: “Life… It’s better with a bow.” You can learn more about Total Archery Challenge by visiting totalarcherychallenge.com and by subscribing to their podcast Life … It’s Better With a Bow. To keep up with Sean, follow him on Instagram @totalarcherychallenge SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Total Archery Challenge Merchandise: hats and shirts Montana Knife company Sitka PSE Nock on Evo NTN 33 Barney’s Backpack Hoyt Archery Matthews Archery
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 223 - Joshua Hood: The Guardian
Today’s guest is bestselling author, U.S. Army combat veteran, and SWAT law enforcement officer Joshua Hood. Josh served in the 82nd Airborne Division conducting combat operations with the 3-504 Parachute Infantry Regiment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From 2007 to 2008, he served as team lead for the 1-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment during Operation Furious Pursuit in Afghanistan. He was decorated for valor during the infamous Battle of 82 Eastings. Joshua is also a former sniper team leader for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s SWAT team. He is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Treadstone Series, Clear by Fire, and Warning Order. His newest thriller, The Guardian, is out now. You can learn more about Joshua by visiting joshuahoodbooks.com, and by following him on Instagram @joshuahoodbooks SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Go! Go! Go! By Rusty Firmin Schnee’s Boots SIG P226 X5 Bad Ass Work Bench Triple Aught T-Shirts
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 222 - MeatEater’s Steve Rinella: Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars
Today’s guest is Steve Rinella. Steve is an outdoorsman, conservationist, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the MeatEater TV show and The MeatEater Podcast. Currently in its 11th season, MeatEater documents Steve’s hunting and fishing adventures in the United States and abroad. In addition to sharing knowledge on screen, Steve is also an accomplished author. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Meateater, American Buffalo, The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine, The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game, The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival and Outdoor Kids in an Inside World. His work has also been featured in publications including The New Yorker, Field & Stream, and Outside. His newest book, Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars: Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids, is available now. You can learn more at themeateater.com and on Instagram @stevenrinella SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. SIG P365 XMACRO Black Point Tactical Holster Schnee’s Mission Boots Hooten Young - Jack Carr Collaboration Whiskey African Sporting Creations Official Jack Carr Whiskey Classes Montana Knife Company Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 221 - Christian Schauf: Survival Expert, Uncharted Supply Co. Founder and CEO
Today’s guest is Christian Schauf. Christian is an entrepreneur, outdoorsman, musician, and survival expert. Christian founded Uncharted Supply Company in 2018, utilizing his life experiences and passion for adventure. The company manufactures high-quality, intuitive gear to help people navigate emergency situations. Today, Uncharted Supply Co. provides comprehensive survival systems, first aid kits, power systems, rafts, duffels, tools, GPS, and more. You can learn more about Uncharted Supply Co. at unchartedsupplyco.com and can keep up with Christian on Instagram @christianschauf SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Schnees: Go to https://schnees.com/ and use code JACK23 for 30% off mountain boots Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Uncharted Supply The Vault Duffle bag The Wolf Pack dog Collar First Aid Plus Zeus Jump Starter Athena Jump Starter Seventy2 Survival kit The Basecamp Yeti
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 220 - Mickey Schuch: Carry Trainer Owner, Firearms Expert
Today’s guest is Mickey Schuch. Mickey is a firearms instructor, entrepreneur, and 2nd Amendment advocate. He is the owner and lead instructor of Carry Trainer. Carry Trainer specializes in firearm courses that teach shooting as well as concepts, including the legal and ethical use of force and marksmanship for the real world. Mickey also owns Gunfighter Oil, which makes firearm protection products including oil, grease, and cleaner. You can learn more about Carry Trainer and Gunfighter Oil by visiting carrytrainer.com and gunfighteroil.com You can follow Mickey on Instagram @carrytrainer and visit Carry Trainer’s YouTube Channel @CarryTrainer . You can also check out his podcast, Higher Line, wherever you get your podcasts. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench ARES Watch Flylow gloves Protekt Energy Supplement Triple Aught Design Backpack Schnee’s Boots
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 219 - Logan Stark: USMC Scout Sniper and Afghanistan Combat Veteran
Logan Stark is a Marine Corps combat veteran, filmmaker, writer, and the VP of Media for Black Rifle Coffee Company. Logan served in the United States Marine Corps as a scout sniper, conducting multiple deployments including a highly kinetic deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan. After his time in the military, Logan earned his degree in professional writing from Michigan State University, where he directed the film For the 25. Today, he serves as the VP of Media for Black Rifle Coffee Company, where he oversees video and blog content as well as @coffeeordiemag You can learn more about Black Rifle Coffee Company and Coffee or Die at blackriflecoffee.com and coffeeordie.com Make sure to follow Logan on Instagram @loganstark and YouTube @LoganStark SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Protekt: Get 25% off at protekt.com/dangerclose 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. Featured Gear Badass Work Bench Schnee’s Boots and Belt SIG P365 BlackPoint Tactical Mini Wing Holster Official Jack Carr Coasters Maxtracks Sitka Drifter Backpack Dark Angel Medical Kit ONLY THE DEAD
Wed, 31 May 2023 - 218 - Jeff Gonzales: Weapons and Tactics Expert
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Jeff Gonzales. Jeff is an entrepreneur, weapons and tactics expert, host of the Bulletproof Workshop podcast, and former Navy SEAL. After Jeff’s military service, he founded Trident Concepts, LLC (TRICON). Utilizing his 20 years of operational experience, TRICON offers a diverse selection of weapons and tactical training courses. His book, The Concealed Carry Manual, is available now. To learn more about Jeff, follow him on Instagram @jl_gonzales You can also learn more at tridentconcepts.com and by following them on Instagram @tridentconcepts and YouTube @bulletproofworkshop SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Gatorz Sunglasses ARES Watches SIG P365 BlackPoint Tactical Mini Wing Holster Winkler Knives SnakeStaff systems Tourniquet Official Jack Carr wallet Delta 68 Jeans Dynamis Belt
Wed, 24 May 2023 - 217 - Nick Lavery: Objective Secure
Today’s guest is author, speaker, and active duty U.S. Army Green Beret, Nick Lavery. On a deployment in Afghanistan in 2013, Nick’s detachment experienced an insider attack that resulted in the loss of his leg. After a year of surgeries and recovery with a prosthetic limb, Nick rejoined his detachment in 2015. He is the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. Currently, Nick serves as a Special Forces Warrant Officer. He is the first amputee to complete several Special Forces tactical and combative operations courses. Nick received numerous medals including the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and a Bronze Start with “V” for valor. In addition to serving in the military, Nick is also a speaker and trainer who works with corporations, schools, sports teams, and non-profit organizations. He gave a TEDx Talk called “Living by an Ethos.” Nick’s biography, Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement, is available now. You can learn more about Nick by visiting his website machinenick.com and by following him on Instagram @nick.machine.lavery You can subscribe to his Youtube Channel @NickMACHINELavery Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. SIG SAUER P226 FIVE WarPaw Wine Rise Armament Forged T-Shirts SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Schnee’s: head over to Schnees.com, you can score up to 30% off your new pair of mountain boots! Use promo code: JACK23
Wed, 17 May 2023 - 216 - Behind the Books — Terminal List Book 5: In the Blood
In this special collection of Danger Close episodes, Jack sits down with Atria Books Deputy Director of Publicity, David Brown, and IRONCLAD Director of Original Content, Jesse Carey, to break down each novel in his bestselling Terminal List series. The latest installment in the series, ONLY THE DEAD, releases this week. In each episode of this spotlight series, Jack, David, and Jesse give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the James Reece saga, providing plot overviews and summaries of each of the books leading up to ONLY THE DEAD to let fans catch back up on the story. (Warning: These episodes contain spoilers.) In this episode, they discuss book 5, IN THE BLOOD. From the publisher: A woman boards a plane in the African country of Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes later, her plane is blown out of the sky. Over 6,000 miles away, former Navy SEAL James Reece watches the names and pictures of the victims on cable news. One face triggers a distant memory of a Mossad operative attached to the CIA years earlier in Iraq—a woman with ties to the intelligence services of two nations…a woman Reece thought he would never see again. Reece enlists friends new and old across the globe to track down her killer, unaware that he may be walking into a deadly trap. Purchase In the Blood Purchase Only the Dead SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.orgSpartan Forge: Get 30% off if you sign up with code “dangerclose” at https://spartanforge.ai/ (the highest discount they have ever offered!) It’s perfect to get started on summer scouting
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 215 - Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 4: The Devil’s Hand
In this special collection of Danger Close episodes, Jack sits down with Atria Books Deputy Director of Publicity, David Brown, and IRONCLAD Director of Original Content, Jesse Carey, to break down each novel in his bestselling Terminal List series. The latest installment in the series, ONLY THE DEAD, releases this week. In each episode of this spotlight series, Jack, David, and Jesse give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the James Reece saga, providing plot overviews and summaries of each of the books leading up to ONLY THE DEAD to let fans catch back up on the story. (Warning: These episodes contain spoilers.) In this episode, they discuss book 4, THE DEVIL’S HAND. From the publisher: It’s been twenty years since 9/11. Two decades since the United States was attacked on home soil and embarked on twenty years of war. The enemy has been patient, learning, and adapting. And the enemy is ready to strike again. A new president offers hope to a country weary of conflict. He’s a young, popular, self-made visionary…but he’s also a man with a secret. Halfway across the globe a regional superpower struggles with sanctions imposed by the Great Satan and her European allies, a country whose ancient religion spawned a group of ruthless assassins. Faced with internal dissent and extrajudicial targeted killings by the United States and Israel, the Supreme Leader puts a plan in motion to defeat the most powerful nation on earth. Meanwhile, in a classified facility five stories underground, a young PhD student has gained access to a level of bioweapons known only to a select number of officials. A second-generation agent, he has been assigned a mission that will bring his adopted homeland to its knees. With Jack Carr’s signature “absolutely intense” (Chuck Norris) writing and “gripping authenticity” (The Real Book Spy), The Devil’s Hand is a riveting and timely thriller that will leave you gasping for breath. Purchase The Devil’s Hand Purchase Only the Dead SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Spartan Forge: Get 30% off if you sign up with code “dangerclose” at https://spartanforge.ai/ (the highest discount they have ever offered!) It’s perfect to get started on summer scouting
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 214 - Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 3: Savage Son
In this special collection of Danger Close episodes, Jack sits down with Atria Books Deputy Director of Publicity, David Brown, and IRONCLAD Director of Original Content, Jesse Carey, to break down each novel in his bestselling Terminal List series. The latest installment in the series, ONLY THE DEAD, releases this week. In each episode of this spotlight series, Jack, David, and Jesse give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the James Reece saga, providing plot overviews and summaries of each of the books leading up to ONLY THE DEAD to let fans catch back up on the story. (Warning: These episodes contain spoilers.) In this episode, they discuss book 3, SAVAGE SON. From the publisher: A traitorous CIA officer has found refuge with the Russian Mafia with designs on ensuring a certain former Navy SEAL sniper is put in the ground. Half a world away, James Reece is recovering from brain surgery in the Montana wilderness of his youth, learning to live again, putting his life back together with the help of investigative journalist Katie Buranek and his longtime friend and SEAL teammate Raife Hastings. For reasons both personal and professional, the Russian intelligence-mafia consortium has their sights set on removing a player from the board before he can return to the battlefield, targeting Reece on U.S. soil. With an unknown entity inside the U.S. government compromised by Russian intelligence, Reece is forced to recruit a team of former commandos to bring his unique brand of vengeance to the Russian Mafia on their home turf, turning the hunters into the hunted. Operating at the nexus of an evolving hybrid form of warfare involving terrorist organizations, drug cartels, human trafficking syndicates, cyber technologies, and organized crime, James Reece stands head and shoulders above the fray as the go-to covert operative in a new war. Applying the experience and emotions from real-world combat to the pages of the political thriller, Jack Carr once again brings readers on a behind the scenes journey into the mind of a modern-day special operations soldier, dispensing an ancient form of justice in today’s modern geopolitical landscape. Jack Carr elevates the genre to new heights in his most visceral novel to date exploring the dark side of man through the eyes of a warrior who has seen both the depravity of conflict and the strength of the human spirit, cementing his position as the new leader in political thrillers! Deeply personal and intoxicating, Savage Son illuminates the darkest instincts of the human consciousness and will keep you glued to the page until that last bullet finds its mark. Purchase Savage Son Purchase Only the Dead SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Spartan Forge: Get 30% off if you sign up with code “dangerclose” at https://spartanforge.ai/ (the highest discount they have ever offered!) It’s perfect to get started on summer scouting
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 213 - Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 2: True Believer
In this special collection of Danger Close episodes, Jack sits down with Atria Books Deputy Director of Publicity, David Brown, and IRONCLAD Director of Original Content, Jesse Carey, to break down each novel in his bestselling Terminal List series. The latest installment in the series, ONLY THE DEAD, releases this week. In each episode of this spotlight series, Jack, David, and Jesse give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the James Reece saga, providing plot overviews and summaries of each of the books leading up to ONLY THE DEAD to let fans catch back up on the story. (Warning: These episodes contain spoilers.) In this episode, they discuss book 2, TRUE BELIEVER. From the publisher: When a bomb goes off during a holiday fair in London, the body count is horrific and the nation’s market goes into a tailspin. This, it turns out, is just the beginning of a series of coordinated and murderous attacks against the whole of the Western world. As the scope of the mayhem grows ever wider, pulling in country after country, the United States goes on the offensive. Who is pulling the strings? What is their motive? And most important of all, how can the attacks be stopped before bloodshed and economic freefall bring America and her allies to their knees? There is just one man who stands a chance of answering these questions. Former Navy SEAL James Reece is the only and crucial connection to a shadowy former Iraqi commando who could provide leads the CIA desperately needs. Reece might be America’s last hope. Unfortunately, he is also America’s most-wanted domestic terrorist. To rein him in, a bargain is struck and Reece becomes the reluctant tool of the United States government, traveling the globe to target terrorist lead- ers and unraveling a geopolitical conspiracy involving a traitorous CIA officer and a sinister assassination plot with worldwide repercussions. There is always another true believer out there willing to kill for his cause. James Reece will be there to stop him. A high-intensity roller-coaster ride, True Believer explodes with action and authenticity that cements Jack Carr as the new leader in political thrillers. Purchase True Believer Purchase Only the Dead SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Spartan Forge: Get 30% off if you sign up with code “dangerclose” at https://spartanforge.ai/ (the highest discount they have ever offered!) It’s perfect to get started on summer scouting
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 212 - Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 1
In this special collection of Danger Close episodes, Jack sits down with Atria Books Deputy Director of Publicity, David Brown, and IRONCLAD Director of Original Content, Jesse Carey, to break down each novel in his bestselling Terminal List series. The latest installment in the series, ONLY THE DEAD, releases this week. In each episode of this spotlight series, Jack, David, and Jesse give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the James Reece saga, providing plot overviews and summaries of each of the books leading up to ONLY THE DEAD to let fans catch back up on the story. (Warning: These episodes contain spoilers.) In this episode, they discuss book 1, THE TERMINAL LIST. From the publisher: A Navy SEAL has nothing left to live for and everything to kill for after he discovers that the American government is behind the deaths of his team in this ripped-from-the-headlines political thriller. On his last combat deployment, Lieutenant Commander James Reece’s entire team was killed in a catastrophic ambush that also claimed the lives of the aircrew sent in to rescue them. But when those dearest to him are murdered on the day of his homecoming, Reece discovers that this was not an act of war by a foreign enemy but a conspiracy that runs to the highest levels of government. Now, with no family and free from the military’s command structure, Reece applies the lessons that he’s learned in over a decade of constant warfare toward avenging the deaths of his family and teammates. With breathless pacing and relentless suspense, Reece ruthlessly targets his enemies in the upper echelons of power without regard for the laws of combat or the rule of law. Purchase The Terminal List Purchase Only the Dead SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Spartan Forge: Get 30% off if you sign up with code “dangerclose” at https://spartanforge.ai/ (the highest discount they have ever offered!) It’s perfect to get started on summer scouting
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 211 - Jariko Denman: U.S. Army Ranger, BRCC Content Creator, and Tactical Advisor
Today’s guest is a writer, tactical advisor, and retired U.S. Army Ranger. Jariko Denman enlisted in the United States Army in 1997. Shortly after, he began the selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion. From 2002-2012, Jariko made 15 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, and Ranger Company First Sergeant. He retired from active duty in 2017. Since leaving the military, Jariko has worked as a tactical advisor on national ad campaigns, television programs, and several Hollywood films including The Outpost and Mile 22. He has also worked as a freelance journalist. Today, Jariko is a contributing writer and content producer for Coffee or Die Magazine and Black Rifle Coffee Company. You can learn more about Jariko by following him on Instagram @laidbackberserker You can check out his work at coffeeordie.com/jariko-denman. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass work bench SIG P322 Rise Armament 1121XR Forged T-Shirts
Wed, 10 May 2023 - 210 - ONLY THE DEAD Sneak Preview
As the release date for Only the Dead quickly approaches, Danger Close listeners get a special early listen to the prologue and first two chapters, read by Ray Porter. You can pre-order the audiobook now. About Only the Dead: In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and a weakened United States facing rampant inflation, political division, and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to assume control. And with the world’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. They’re wrong. From the firms of Wall Street to the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and Moscow, secrets from the past have the uncanny ability to rise to the surface in the present. With the odds stacked against him, James Reece is on a mission generations in the making. Unfortunately for his enemies, the former SEAL is not concerned with odds. He is on the warpath. And when James Reece picks up his tomahawk and sniper rifle, no one is out of range. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from ONLY THE DEAD by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2023 by Jack Carr, LLC. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel: https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/ Protekt: Visit https://protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original.
Wed, 03 May 2023 - 209 - Don Bentley and Alan Mack: Forgotten War
On today’s episode, Jack is joined by U.S. Army veterans and authors Don Bentley and Alan Mack. Don spent 10 years as an Apache Helicopter Pilot for the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with valor for actions in Afghanistan. He is the creator of the Matt Drake thriller series, which includes Hostile Intent, The Outside Man, and Without Sanction. He is also the author of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. novels Zero Hour, Target Acquired, and Flash Point. The newest addition to the Matt Drake series, Forgotten War, is out now. CW5 Alan Mack is a Master Aviator who has logged more than 6,700 hours of flight; over 3,200 of those hours were flown with night vision goggles. For his actions in Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq he was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Bronze Star Medals, 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award Alan is the author of the book Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars. The book chronicles Alan’s experiences in Army Aviation and as a team lead in the opening months of the war in Afghanistan. You can learn more about Don at donbentleybooks.com. To learn more about Alan, you can visit alancmack.com. Be sure to follow both of them on Twitter @bentleydonb and @alancmack2015 SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Westley Richards Bag Achter Knives Red Clover Coffee Official Jack Carr Merchandise Only the Dead - Pre Order now
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 208 - Geraint Jones: Brothers in Arms
Today’s guest is Geraint Jones. Geraint is an author and Welsh military combat veteran. He completed three combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the General Officer Commanding's Award for Gallantry. Following his service in the Middle East, he was selected for the Reconnaissance Platoon. After the military, Geraint protected commercial shipping against Somalian and Nigerian-based piracy. Geraint is also the New York Times bestselling author of the Blood Forest series, The Raven and the Eagle series, Sugarman, Lost in the Fire, and Brothers in Arms. His latest book, Escape from Kabul, is out now. His podcast, Veteran State of Mind, is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can follow him on Instagram @grjbooks SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Featured Gear: Badass Work Bench Vertx backpack James Yeager: The Four Pillars of Fighting Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club Official Jack Carr Whiskey Glasses Forged T-Shirts SIG SAUER Concierge Service Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 207 - Gary Sinise: Grateful American
Today’s guest is award-winning actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author, Gary Sinise. A generation of moviegoers remember Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, a performance that garnered Best Supporting Actor nominations from the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and the Academy Awards. He was also recognized with the Commander’s Award from the Disabled American Veterans foundation for the role. He has appeared in numerous films including Apollo 13, Snake Eyes, Ransom, Imposter, The Green Mile, Mission to Mars, and The Human Stain. On television, Gary starred as Jack Garrett on Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders and Detective “Mac” Taylor on CSI: New York. More recently, he played Dr. Robert Ellman on Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. In 2017, Gary received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Throughout his career, Gary has been an advocate for America’s service members. He currently serves on the President’s Advisory Group for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, the Community Council for Hope for Warriors, and as an honorary board member for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). He is also the founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which seeks to give back to America’s defenders, veterans, and first responders. In 2003, Gary founded the “Lt. Dan Band,” a 13-piece cover band that plays concerts benefiting military charities. Gary has won several awards in recognition of his work with servicemembers, veterans, and their families, including the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment, the Patriot Award, the Spirit of the USO Award, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. In 2008, he received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor award for service to the nation. His autobiography, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service, chronicles Gary discovering his calling to make sure America’s defenders are never forgotten. You can learn more about Gary at www.garysinise.com on Instagram @garysiniseofficial SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Hooten Young Protekt Rest HANG6 300 MPR Rifle Christensen Arms
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 206 - Rusty Firmin: 'The Man With No Gloves' and the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege
Today’s guest is legendary SAS operator Rusty Firmin. Rusty Firmin served in the British Army for 27 years, most of them at the highest levels of special operations. Famously known as “the man with no gloves,” Rusty served as the SAS Blue Team lead during the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege in London that resulted in the rescue of 19 hostages. Rusty recounts his experiences in the SAS in his books, Go! Go! Go! The SAS. The Iranian Embassy Siege. The True Story. and The Regiment: 15 Years in the SAS. Go! Go! Go! was the inspiration behind the major motion picture, 6 Days, starring Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, and Abbie Cornish. Following his time in the SAS, Rusty transferred his skills to the private security industry consulting for diamond mines in West Africa, global news organizations, corporations, actors, Olympic teams, and foreign dignitaries. You can learn more about Rusty at rusty-firmin.com and by following him on Twitter @RustyFirmin SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Magpul: Use code DANGERCLOSE at Magpul.com to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more. Offer valid only at Magpul.com, enter code in your cart or look for the "Apply Discount Code" link in checkout, cannot be combined with other offers: Use code DANGERCLOSE at Magpul.com to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Hooten Young Cigars Skippers Custom Leather Dead Shot Tacticalories Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club Official Jack Carr Merchandise Ben Garwood: Ground Hammer Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 205 - Larry Loftis: The Watchmaker’s Daughter
Today’s guest is award-winning author Larry Loftis. In addition to being a two-time Florida Books Awards winner, Larry is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Spy: The True Story of World War II Spy Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones, Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Spy Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Woman, and Into the Lion’s Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov: World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond. His fourth book, The Watchmaker’s Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom, is available now. Before becoming a full-time author, Larry was an AV-rated lawyer. He has published scholarly articles in the National Law Journal, Florida Bar Journal, and Florida Banking. You can learn more about Larry by visiting larryloftis.com and following him on Instagram @larryloftis SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 204 - Landon Beach, Scott Brick, and Ray Porter: Narrator
On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack is joined by Landon Beach, Scott Brick, and Ray Porter for a discussion on Beach’s latest thriller, Narrator, and the art of audiobook narration. About Ray Porter: Listeners will know Ray Porter as the voice of the Terminal List series. An acclaimed actor and narrator, Ray has provided the voice for hundreds of audiobooks, including the entire The Terminal List series. Ray has a decades-long career as an actor, spending nearly 20 years in Shakespearean productions. He has appeared in TV shows and movies including Modern Family, Sons of Anarchy, Argo, ER, Almost Famous, and recently in Zack Snyder's Justice League, starring as the villain Darkseid. You can learn more about Ray by following him on Instagram @the.ray.porter or on Twitter @Ray_Porter About Scott Brick: Scott Brick is an actor, writer, and award-winning audiobook narrator. He has won over 60 Earphone Awards, five Audie Awards, and five SOVAS Awards for voiceover. In the first five years of his career, he recorded 250 titles. Now, over 20 years in, Scott has narrated more than 900 audiobooks, including Jurassic Park, the Jack Reacher series, the Hunt for Red October, and Narrator. You can learn more about Scott at scottbrick.com About Landon Beach: Landon Beach is an author, former Naval Officer, and teacher. He is an award-winning novelist known for The Great Lakes Saga and Sunrise-Side Mystery series. The Great Lakes Saga consists of five novels: The Wreck, The Sail, The Cabin, The Hike, and The Bay, which is scheduled to release in July 2024. His private investigator series, Sunrise-Side Mystery, currently has two titles: Huron Breeze and Huron Nights. The next two novels in the series, The Blue Hour Sanction and Huron Sunrise, will be available later this year. Landon’s critically acclaimed standalone psychological thriller, Narrator, was released last summer. Scott Brick narrated the audiobook. Before becoming a full-time author, Landon graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as a Surface Warfare Officer. Following his service, Landon spent 15 years as an educator. You can learn more about Landon at landonbeachbooks.com SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Aimpoint: Visit https://aimpoint.us/promotions/2022/jackcarr/ and use code JACKCARR and receive a free signed hardcover of The Devil’s Hand, the latest in the Terminal List Series. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Skippers Custom Leather Black Rifle Coffee Company Darn Tough Socks Official Jack Carr Merchandise Protekt Immunity SIG Sauer MPX
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 203 - Clint and Lisa Hill: Five Days in November
On today’s episode, Jack is joined by Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill. Clint is a retired United States Secret Service Special Agent and Assistant Director who served five presidential administrations from 1958 to 1975: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. The defining moment of his career came when he jumped onto the back of the presidential limousine in an effort to protect President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the President’s assassination. Lisa McCubbin Hill is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, while working with Gerard Blaine on The Kennedy Detail: JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence, Lisa met Clint Hill, convincing him to share the memories he buried for 50 years. Today, Clint credits Lisa with helping him “find a reason to live, not just exist.” Together, Lisa and Clint have co-authored several New York Times bestselling books including Mrs. Kennedy and Me, a memoir of the four years Clint spent with Jacqueline Kennedy, Five Days in November, an account of the Kennedy assassination, and Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford, covering the period from 1958 to 1975. Their latest My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy is available now. You can learn more about Clint and Lisa by visiting clinthillsecretservice.com and lisamccubbin.com You can follow them on Instagram @lisamccubin and @clinthill_ss SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here. SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Protekt: Get 25% off at https://www.protekt.com/dangerclose Aimpoint: Visit https://aimpoint.us/promotions/2022/jackcarr/ and use code JACKCARR and receive a free signed hardcover of The Devil’s Hand, the latest in the Terminal List Series. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 202 - Peter Zeihan Returns: China, Ukraine, and What Comes Next
Today’s guest is an expert on geopolitics with unique insights into global conflicts. Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, renowned author, speaker, and consultant. His work includes analyses of global politics, demographics, and geography to better understand economic, cultural, political, and military developments to predict future trends. His firm Zeihan on Geopolitics provides custom analytical products to an array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, and the U.S. military. Zeihan is the New York Times bestselling author: The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning. Find out more at Zeihan.com You can also follow Peter on Twitter @PeterZeihan SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at www.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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit https://www.protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Petzl Headlamps Black Rifle Coffee Company 300 Triple Shot SIG SAUER P210 Official Jack Carr Merchandise Protekt Hydration and Energy Liquid Formula Headhunter Blades Aimpoint ACRO Red Dot Sight Bubba Gear Ropes Magpul DAKA GRID Organizer
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 201 - Vincent Vargas: Borderline
Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is a special operations combat veteran, former Homeland Security Federal Agent, actor, writer, and producer. During his 12 years of service, Vincent went on three combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the Army Reserves as Sergeant First Class. In 2009, he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security, where he worked extensively on the United States-Mexico border, serving as a medic with the Special Operations Group. In an effort to help other veterans, Vincent founded Beteran, an apparel company where 50% of all proceeds go toward helping veterans seek treatment for trauma and transition back to civilian life. As an actor, Vincent is known for his role as “Gilly” on Mayans MC, as well as in films including Range 15, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace, and Dark of Light. Today, Vincent is the Head of Marketing at the security services firm The North Group. His new book, Borderline: Defending the Home Front, will be released in November. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original. Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Protekt: Get 25% off at protekt.com/dangerclose 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. Aimpoint: Visit https://aimpoint.us/promotions/2022/jackcarr/ and use code JACKCARR and receive a free signed hardcover of The Devil’s Hand, the latest in the Terminal List Series. Featured Gear: SIG SAUER P365 Montana Knife Company Black Rifle Coffee Exclusive Coffee Club Subscription Park City Gun Club Code of the West Naked Infusion Vertx GLG Knifeworks Official Jack Carr Merchandise
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 200 - Ric Prado: Black Ops [Rebroadcast]
Note: This episode originally aired in April 2022. Today’s guest is legendary CIA paramilitary and operations officer Enrique “Ric” Prado. Ric is a retired CIA operations officer who specialized in paramilitary, counter-terrorism and special/clandestine operations. Escaping Cuba as a child amidst the violence of Castro’s Cuban Revolution, he would go on to retire as the CIA equivalent of a two-star general after serving for twenty-four years in the nation’s premier intelligence service which included 36 months as the first CIA officer to live in the anti-Sandinista “Contra” camps and later as Deputy Chief of Station of the original Bin Laden Task Force. His new New York Times bestselling memoir Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Officer takes a deep dive into a truly exceptional career filled with assassins, terrorists, spies and revolutionaries. Prado’s memoir highlights not only the complexities of America’s shadow wars, but the extreme courage, creativity and perseverance it takes to execute such missions inside the most demanding and hostile environments. You can learn more about Ric Prado at ricprado.com Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. 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. FEATURED GEAR Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior SIG P210 Carry Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 199 - Nick Norris: Combat Veteran, Protekt Co-Founder, and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Advocate
Today’s guest is Nick Norris. Nick is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. During his ten years with the Teams, Nick made several combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After suffering severe depression from his time in combat and the death of his brother, Nick sought help that did not involve antidepressants. He found help from Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide resources, research, and advocacy for U.S. military veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies. Nick is now on the Board of Directors for the organization. Nick is also the co-founder of the company Protekt with Navy veteran Tim Duba and waterman Mark Healey. Protekt is a wellness company that offers supplements to help improve hydration, immunity, sleep, performance, and brain function. They also offer sun protection and skin care products as well as apparel. Learn more about Protekt on their website protekt.com. You can follow them on Instagram @protektproducts You can find more about VETS on their website vetsolutions.org and follow them on Instagram @veteransolutions. You can follow Nick on Instagram @nick_norris1981 SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Delta Gatorz Sunglasses Vickers Guide AR-15 A Dangerous Game Winkler Knives TH Holsters RISE Armament Hoyt Eclipse Bow MAXTRAX Mini Boards Factor 55 Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 198 - Doug Patteson: Spy Game
Today’s guest is former CIA case officer Doug Patteson. Doug retired from the CIA after serving multiple overseas tours where he specialized in human intelligence and counterterrorism. He is currently a professor at the University of New Hampshire. Doug has worked extensively in Hollywood as both a technical consultant and a producer for television and film. Notably, he can be seen lending his insights in the documentary The Lost Leonardo, which looks into the controversial $450 million “Salvator Mundi” painting. As a published author, his work has focused on security, travel safety, and intelligence, including pieces for SpotterUp.com and three chapters of the book More Stories from Langley: Another Glimpse Inside the CIA. Doug Patteson is President of the Board of Directors of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, focused on global press freedoms and advocacy work on behalf of hostages. Follow Doug on Instagram at @texasspydad or on Twitter @GrayManActual You can check out Doug’s line of authentic intel community related products @ingloriousamateurs on Instagram. Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear Badass Work Bench Hoyt Archery Interceptors by Matthew Thomas Headhunter Blade’s Rat Blade SIG Sauer Custom Works Concierge Service Fortitude Coffee Company Protekt Sunscreen OFFICIAL Jack Carr Collection Crossed Hawks Necktie SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 197 - Craig ‘Chili’ Palmer: Army Special Mission Unit Operator and Hollywood Military Technical Advisor
Today’s guest is former Army Special Mission Unit Operator and combat veteran Craig “Chili” Palmer. Chili served in the 75th Ranger Regiment in both 1st Battalion and the Regimental Reconnaissance Company. A week after reporting to 1st Battalion he made his first combat jump into Panama for Operation Just Cause. After two years as a Military Free Fall Instructor, he was selected for the U.S. Army’s top tier special mission unit where he served for another 17 years, making 13 combat deployments during the Global War on Terror. He retired as Sergeant Major. Post-military, he has worked in research-and-development on military technologies that benefit special operations forces. He is also a firearms instructor for SIG Sauer and Viking Tactics. His extensive combat and weapons experience has made him a highly sought-after expert in Hollywood as a military technical advisor. Chili’s film credits include How It Ends, Extraction, The Gray Man, and Extraction 2, set for release in 2023. Follow him on Instagram at @chilipalmershooting Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. FEATURED GEAR Badass Workbench SIG P226 XFIVE Classic Land Cruiser Cutting Broad from Juan’s Woodshop Hooten Young 15 Year Barrel Proof American Whiskey Jack Carr Coasters Dynamis Allaince Combat Flathead Protekt Clarity Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original.
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 196 - Kevin Owens: Irish Army Tier One Counter-Terrorist Force Soldier and U.S. Special Operations Combat Veteran
Kevin Owens is a special operations combat veteran and is currently the Training Manager at FieldCraft Survival. Kevin served in the Irish Army’s Tier One Counter-Terrorist Unit before immigrating to the United States where he served for six years in the Infantry and 18 years as a Special Forces Soldier. During his time in the U.S. Army, Kevin participated in multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He ran the Special Forces Sniper Course, and was in charge of all Force Modernization for Army Special Forces. Kevin also has the distinction of winning the 2020 NDIA Hatchcock Award for his significant contributions to the U.S. Military Sniper Community. Today, Kevin is the Training Manager at FieldCraft Survival’s North Carolina Headquarters in Aberdeen, NC. Kevin’s new podcast, The Kevin Owens Podcast, is about resilience, training, and mindset told through lessons he learned from his time as a Green Beret. You can find more about FieldCraft Survival at fieldcraftsurvival.com , follow them on Instagram @fieldcraftsurvival , and subscribe to their YouTube Channel. You can follow Kevin on Instagram @kevin.p.owens SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Kobalt Youth Bow by Hoyt Custom built by Stick Sniper Hidden War: 2nd Edition by John Nores Combat Flathead w/ Sheath by Dynamis Alliance/CRUSH EVERYTHING: Fieldcraft Everyday Water Black Rifle Coffee Sticker Club and Coffee Subscription Club Protekt
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 195 - Chad Robichaux: Saving Aziz
Today’s guest is Chad Robichaux. Chad is a United States Force Recon Marine veteran, author, MMA champion, keynote speaker, podcast host, founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, and co-founder of Save Our Allies. After his military service, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a non-profit organization geared toward helping active duty, military veterans, and first responders combat PTSD through faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Chad is also the co-founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit organization focused on the evacuation of Americans and American allies trapped in Afghanistan. The organization has helped evacuate more than 17,000 people from Afghanistan. His new book, Saving Aziz, details that experience. Chad has authored numerous books including The Truth About PTSD, Fight For Us, Path To Resiliency, Behind The Lines, his memoir An Unfair Advantage, Redeployed and Marriage Advance: Love Never Gives Up. A former Mixed Martials Arts Champion, Chad has a professional record of 15-2. You can find out more about Chad at chadrobichaux.com. You can follow him on Instagram @chadrobo_official SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at https://www.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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Workbench Boot Campaign 5.11 Tactical SIG P210 Carry Amtac Blades: Northman X Protekt Eberlestock
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 194 - First Look: ‘Only the Dead’
As the release date for ONLY THE DEAD quickly approaches, Danger Close listeners get exclusive access to the Audiobook prologue read by Ray Porter. From the publisher: Navy SEAL James Reece faces a devastating global conspiracy in this high-adrenaline thriller that is ripped from the headlines—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr. In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and a weakened United States facing rampant inflation, political division, and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to assume control. And with the world’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. They’re wrong. From the firms of Wall Street to the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and Moscow, secrets from the past have the uncanny ability to rise to the surface in the present. With the odds stacked against him, James Reece is on a mission generations in the making. Unfortunately for his enemies, the former SEAL is not concerned with odds. He is on the warpath. And when James Reece picks up his tomahawk and sniper rifle, no one is out of range. From “a master novelist” (Ballistic Magazine), Jack Carr brings his signature authenticity to “create an incredibly vivid, emotional, action-packed tapestry of carnage and death” (Coffee or Die Magazine) in a plot that just might predict the headlines of tomorrow. Pre-order Only the Dead Pre-order the audiobook Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from ONLY THE DEAD by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2023 by Jack Carr, LLC. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original.
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 193 - Mike Glover Returns
Today’s guest is entrepreneur and U.S. Army special operations veteran Mike Glover. Mike spent 18 years in the Army, followed by time as a contractor for the CIA. He served as a SGM in the Special Forces and was deployed to combat theaters of operation around the globe. Following his time in the military, Mike founded FieldCraft Survival, a training company offering courses in firearms, survival, mobility, medicine, and preparedness. He also hosts the podcasts Mike Force and Fieldcraft Survival. You can check out all that Fieldcraft Survival has to offer by visiting fieldcraftsurvival.com and stop by wolf21.com to shop their extensive line of supplements. His book Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios is available for pre-order now. Follow Mike on Instagram @mike.a.glover Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Featured Gear True Precision SIG P320 Montana Knife Company X Fieldcraft Survival Black Rifle Coffee Club Vicker’s Guide Half Face Blades Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 192 - Trailer: Danger Close Season 3 Is Coming ...
This January, Danger Close with Jack Carr, an IRONCLAD original presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, is back with all new episodes. Subscribe now. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original. https://thisisironclad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad/
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 191 - Best of Danger Close: The Afghanistan Files
Description: NOTE: In recent weeks, Jack has released a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today’s episode features portions of interviews with combat veterans, journalists, and political leaders on the war in Afghanistan and America’s withdrawal. FEATURED INTERVIEWS: TOBY HARNDEN Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toby-harnden-avenging-9-11/id1557814875?i=1000543592112 PETER BERGEN Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-bergen-the-rise-and-fall-of-osama-bin-laden/id1557814875?i=1000542185873 CRAIG WHITLOCK Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/craig-whitlock-the-afghanistan-papers/id1557814875?i=1000537701852 SEAN PARNELL Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-parnell-ground-truth-from-afghanistan/id1557814875?i=1000532358627 MIKE WALTZ Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep-mike-waltz-returns-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-one/id1557814875?i=1000577933963 SCOTT NEIL AND MARK NUTSCH Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-neil-and-mark-nutsch-horse-soldiers/id1557814875?i=1000575147372 Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original. https://thisisironclad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad/
Fri, 23 Dec 2022 - 190 - Holiday Gear, Reading, and Movie Guides–Plus Jack Answers More Listener Questions and Responds to Negative Reviews
On this special holiday edition of Danger Close, Jack shares his holiday reading list, his holiday movie list, answers listener questions, and responds to more negative reviews of the Terminal List series. He also breaks down some of his favorite new gear. Check out Jack’s holiday reading list here. Check out Jack’s holiday movie list here. Check out Jack’s 2022 holiday gear guide here. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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. Featured Gear Hoyt Bows New West Knifeworks Throwing Tomahawk Matrix Targets Danny Sabra Portrait Ballistic Magazine Wood Cabin Candle Company War Hogg Tactical Schenk Knives Goodbye Iran by John Doolittle The Dog Tag Watches of Espionage Resco SIG 10mm GLG Knifeworks Toyotas of War Snakestaff Systems Rawson Motorsports Neo Mag Jack Carr X KC Cattle Co. Z.A. Strap Company Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce Relentless by Dean Stott Brass and Unity Origin Boots Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original. https://thisisironclad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad/
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 189 - Best of Danger Close: Surviving Terror
NOTE: In recent weeks, Jack has released a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today’s episode features conversations with terrorist attack survivors and terrorism experts. FEATURED INTERVIEWS: MEYLI CHAPIN Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/meyli-chapin-terrorist-attack-girl/id1557814875?i=1000559591936 AYAAN HIRSI ALI Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ayaan-hirsi-ali-human-rights-activist/id1557814875?i=1000533063264 GAVY FRIEDSON Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gavy-friedson-israeli-medic-and-rescue-expert/id1557814875?i=1000535804137 MARCUS TORGERSON Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marcus-torgerson-nightmare-for-bad-guys/id1557814875?i=1000569798170 TONY BLAUER Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tony-blauer-know-fear/id1557814875?i=1000587279453 ELI KFOURY Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eli-kfoury-veteran-combat-medic-entrepreneur/id1557814875?i=1000565174749 SPONSORS Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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. Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original. https://thisisironclad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad/
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 188 - Steven Pressfield: Government Cheese
Steven Pressfield is an author, Hollywood screenwriter, and Marine Corps veteran. He has penned several bestselling novels including The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, and A Man at Arms. Steven has also written numerous non-fiction books on creativity to include The War of Art, The Authentic Swing, The Artist’s Journey, and Do the Work. His recent book, Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be, serves as an antidote to being “defeated by a tendency to procrastination, self-doubt, fear, distraction, and perfectionism.” Steven’s memoir, GOVT CHEESE, hits shelves on December 30th. You can learn more about his work at stevenpressfield.com. Follow him on Instagram at @steven_pressfield , on Twitter @SPressfield , and @StevePressfield on Facebook. You can subscribe to his YouTube Channel @StevePressfield FEATURED GEAR: IRONCLAD X Danger Close Apparel Protekt Dynamis Alliance Gear Gatorz Parker Mountain Machine Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original. https://thisisironclad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad/
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 187 - Best of Danger Close: War Correspondents and Journalists
NOTE: In the coming weeks, Jack is releasing a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today’s episode features conversations with war correspondents and journalists. FEATURED INTERVIEWS: SEBASTIAN JUNGER - Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sebastian-junger-war-correspondent-and-bestselling/id1557814875?i=1000526585635 JULIAN RADEMEYER - Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/gy/podcast/julian-rademeyer-killing-for-profit/id1557814875?i=1000545288275 JAKE ADELSTEIN - Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-adelstein-tokyo-vice/id1557814875?i=1000581694697 CHRIS WALLACE - Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/vu/podcast/chris-wallace-countdown-bin-laden/id1557814875?i=1000536973400 KATIE PAVLICH - Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/katie-pavlich-on-the-fast-and-furious-scandal/id1557814875?i=1000513410941 PETER ZEIHAN - Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-zeihan-the-end-of-the-world-is-just-the-beginning/id1557814875?i=1000554213885 SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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. KC Cattle Company: Check out the new Jack Carr x KC Cattle Wagyu Bundles
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 186 - Special Operations Veteran Kevin Holland and Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler
On today’s episode, Jack is joined by Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler and special operations veteran Kevin Holland. Kevin is a special operations veteran who has the distinction of serving in both the Navy’s and Army’s Special Mission Units. Between his time in the SEAL Teams and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta, Kevin worked as a game warden in North Carolina. Following his time in the military he operated with other government agencies and non-governmental organizations in conflict zones around the world. Daniel Winkler is a Master Bladesmith who started making knives in 1975. Daniel created the tomahawks and knives for the 1992 film The Last of the Mohicans. After seeing the film, Kevin tracked Daniel down to make the axe that was on his side for every deployment. The Winkler Knives RnD Hawk featured in Jack’s James Reece Terminal List series and used by Chris Pratt in the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of The Terminal List was designed by Daniel Winkler and Sayoc Kali master Rafael Kayanan. Today, Daniel operates Winkler Knives with his wife and sheath-maker Karen Shook in Boone, North Carolina, where this interview was recorded. They run Winkler Knives under the motto: The Tradition of the Past, A Legacy for the Future. Combining professional knowledge and experiences, Kevin and Daniel have worked together to develop multiple axes and knives used by special operations forces downrange. You can learn more about Winkler Knives at winklerknives.com and follow them on Instagram @winklerknives SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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. KC Cattle Company: Check out the new Jack Carr x KC Cattle Wagyu Bundles
Thu, 08 Dec 2022
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