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Matthew Thomas: Holding The Line Dec 27, 2023

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.

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Be Legendary - Bert Sorin Dec 20, 2023

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

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Justin Melnick: SEAL Team TV Show Star, K-9 Handler, Police Officer Dec 13, 2023

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.

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Larry Keane: Firearm Industry Spokesman and Lobbyist Dec 06, 2023

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.

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Trevor Thompson: BASE Jumper, Photographer, and Former Navy SEAL Nov 29, 2023

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

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Matthew Levitt: Hezbollah Terrorist Cells in America Nov 24, 2023

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

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Julian Rademeyer: Wagner Group’s Organized Crime Influence in Africa Nov 22, 2023

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

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Michael Oren: What Led to the Hamas Terrorist Attacks and What Happens Next Nov 17, 2023

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

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Brian Kilmeade: The War on History Nov 15, 2023

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.

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Jonathan Schanzer: The War in Israel Nov 10, 2023

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, andAl-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

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Bear Handlon: Veteran, Co-Founder/CEO of Born Primitive Nov 08, 2023

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.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Security, Sacrifice, and the Search for Truth Nov 01, 2023

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.

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Middle East Expert Samuel Katz on the War in Israel Oct 30, 2023

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

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Israeli Military Expert Yaakov Katz Oct 27, 2023

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

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Dean and Alana Stott: Evacuation Support in Israel Oct 25, 2023

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.

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He is the author ofRelentless: 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.

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Doron Keidar: The Frontlines of the Israel-Hamas War Oct 20, 2023

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

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Jim Shockey Returns Oct 18, 2023

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.

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Peter Zeihan: What’s Really Going on in Israel Oct 16, 2023

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

Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel at War Oct 13, 2023

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

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Chris Hadfield: Astronaut, Fighter Pilot, and Author of ‘The Defector’ Oct 11, 2023

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

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Interviews Jack Carr Oct 09, 2023

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.

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David McCloskey: Former CIA Analyst and Author of 'Moscow X' Oct 04, 2023

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.

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Evan Hafer: Black Rifle Coffee Company Founder and CEO Sep 27, 2023

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

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Douglas Brunt: The Mystery Surrounding the Death of Rudolf Diesel Sep 20, 2023

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

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Drago Dzieran: The Pledge to America Sep 13, 2023

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.

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Malcolm Gladwell: Guns, Writing, and Revisionist History Sep 06, 2023

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”listand 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.

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Matt “Willy” Williams: On the Frontlines of the War in Ukraine Aug 30, 2023

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

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John Dudley: Bowhunter, Athlete, and Nock On Archery Founder Aug 23, 2023

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.

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Ed Calderon: Combating Mexican Drug Cartels Aug 16, 2023

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

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Caleb Brewer: Green Beret Combat Veteran and Stick Sniper Archery Founder Aug 09, 2023

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

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Andy Stumpf: Change Agents, the Triple 7 Expedition, and More Aug 02, 2023

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

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org

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Remi Adeleke Returns Jul 26, 2023

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

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Terminal List Podcast - Ep. 11 The Chris Pratt Interview (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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.

Terminal List Podcast Ep. 10 - Jack Answers Your Questions and Responds to Negative Reviews - Pt. 2 (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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.

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 9 - Jack Answers Your Questions and Responds to Negative Reviews - Pt. 1 (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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.

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 8 - Reclamation (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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:

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 7 - Extinction (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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.

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 6 - Transience (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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:

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Terminal List Ep. 5 - Disruption (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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.

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Terminal List Podcast - Ep. 4 Detachment (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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.

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 3 - Consolidation (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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:

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 2- Encoding (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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:

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Terminal List Podcast Ep. 1 - ‘The Terminal List’ Origins: The Engram (Rebroadcast) Jul 24, 2023

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

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You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa.

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Investigative Journalist Annie Jacobsen: War, Weaponry, and Government Secrecy Jul 19, 2023

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

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Lucas O’Hara: Sniper, Blacksmith, Bladesmith, and Grizzly Forge Founder Jul 12, 2023

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

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Total Archery Challenge’s Sean DeGrey Jul 05, 2023

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

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Joshua Hood: The Guardian Jun 28, 2023

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

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MeatEater’s Steve Rinella: Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars Jun 21, 2023

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

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org

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Christian Schauf: Survival Expert, Uncharted Supply Co. Founder and CEO Jun 14, 2023

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

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Mickey Schuch: Carry Trainer Owner, Firearms Expert Jun 08, 2023

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.

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org

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Logan Stark: USMC Scout Sniper and Afghanistan Combat Veteran May 31, 2023

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

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ONLY THE DEAD

Jeff Gonzales: Weapons and Tactics Expert May 24, 2023

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

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org

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Nick Lavery: Objective Secure May 17, 2023

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

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Behind the Books — Terminal List Book 5: In the Blood May 16, 2023

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.

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Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 4: The Devil’s Hand May 16, 2023

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.

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Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 3: Savage Son May 16, 2023

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.

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Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 2: True Believer May 16, 2023

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.

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Beyond the Books — Terminal List Book 1 May 16, 2023

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.

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Jariko Denman: U.S. Army Ranger, BRCC Content Creator, and Tactical Advisor May 10, 2023

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.

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ONLY THE DEAD Sneak Preview May 03, 2023

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.

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Don Bentley and Alan Mack: Forgotten War Apr 26, 2023

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

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Geraint Jones: Brothers in Arms Apr 19, 2023

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

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Gary Sinise: Grateful American Apr 12, 2023

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

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Rusty Firmin: 'The Man With No Gloves' and the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege Apr 05, 2023

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

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Larry Loftis: The Watchmaker’s Daughter Mar 29, 2023

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

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Landon Beach, Scott Brick, and Ray Porter: Narrator Mar 22, 2023

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

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Clint and Lisa Hill: Five Days in November Mar 15, 2023

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

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Peter Zeihan Returns: China, Ukraine, and What Comes Next Mar 08, 2023

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

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Vincent Vargas: Borderline Mar 01, 2023

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.

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Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior

Ric Prado: Black Ops [Rebroadcast] Feb 22, 2023

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

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Nick Norris: Combat Veteran, Protekt Co-Founder, and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Advocate Feb 15, 2023

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

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Doug Patteson: Spy Game Feb 08, 2023

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.

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