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A.J. Tata: Brigadier General and Novelist Aug 13, 2021

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Today's guest on this bonus episode of Danger Close is A.J. Tata.

A.J. Tata is a defense expert, novelist, and political commentator who served for nearly three decades in the United States Army before retiring with the rank of brigadier general. He attended the United States Military Academy and served as a National Security Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the Catholic University of America as well as a master's degree in Military Art and Science from the School of Advanced Military Studies.

Since retiring from the military, A.J. has gone on to serve as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation and later became an advisor to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

Tata is the bestselling novelist behind 14 books, including the Jake Mahegan series, the Reaper Series and the Threat Series.

His latest book, Chasing the Lion is on shelves now.

You can follow him on Twitter @ajtata.

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Mike Waltz: Congressman, Green Beret, Warrior Diplomat Aug 11, 2021

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Republican Congressman Mike Waltz is a true warrior diplomat.

He is the first Green Beret elected to Congress where he represents Florida's 6th congressional district. A combat-decorated Army Special Forces Officer, he served as a defense policy director for Secretaries of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates and as Vice President Dick Cheney's counterterrorism advisor between combat deployments to Afghanistan directly implementing policies and strategy on the front lines that he helped create in Washington, D.C. A Florida native, Congressman Waltz attended the Virginia Military Institute and served more than two decades in the U.S. Army conducting multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa.

Today he continues to serve as a Colonel in the National Guard. He is the author of the book Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret’s Battles from Washington to Afghanistan. The book’s proceeds are donated to veterans’ foundations. Mike is also a successful small business owner and is a frequent media commentator addressing issues related to foreign policy, intelligence and national defense.

You can follow him on Twitter @michaelgwaltz and learn about him at waltz.house.gov .

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Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret’s Battles from Washington to Afghanistan

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Donal Logue: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer Aug 04, 2021

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There’s a good chance that you’ll recognize this episode’s guest. Actor, writer, director and producer Donal Logue has appeared in over three hundred episodes of television including ER, Vikings, Sons of Anarchy, Law & Order: SVU, Terriers, Gotham, Departure, Grounded for Life, and in over seventy movies including Sneakers, Gettysburg, Blade, The Patriot, Reindeer Games, and The Tao of Steve for which he won Best Actor at the Sundance Film Festival.

He recently co-authored the book Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood with Hollywood legend Danny Trejo.

Donal is the co-founder of Frison Logue Hardwoods, which specializes in crafting mantles, tables and furniture using reclaimed and salvaged wood from urban tree work and hazard tree removals in Southern Oregon. He is also the co-founder of Aisling Truck Academy.

Follow Donal on Instagram @donalflogue , on Twitter @donallogue and you can check out Frison Logue Hardwoods and Aisling Trucking at https://frisonloguehardwoods.com and https://www.aislingtruckacademy.com/about-us.html

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Jack Carr Takes on Negative Reviews of Savage Son Jul 30, 2021

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In this special bonus episode of Danger Close, Jack sits down to read negative reviews of Savage Son (yes, a few actually exist).

It’s a funny, no-holds-barred look at the series, Jack’s take on negative feedback, and how to respond to criticism.

Be sure to follow Jack on Instagram @jackcarrusa

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John Barklow: Hunter, Veteran, Outdoorsman, Innovator Jul 28, 2021

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This week’s guest on Danger Close is a cold-weather warfare and survival specialist, a hunter and world-renowned expert on operating in extreme environments.

John Barklow is a former U.S. Navy Diver who spent the majority of his time in uniform with the SEAL Teams. Upon retirement he took the lead instructor position at the Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather Warfare Training Facility in Kodiak, Alaska, where he honed his hunting and survival skills, developing and testing gear for special operators working in harsh environments. He is currently the Big Game Product Manager at SITKA Gear, in Bozeman, Montana. John also helped develop the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) and Personal Environmental Protective Survival Equipment (PEPSE) system during his time with NSW.

You can follow him on Instagram @jbarklow and find out more at knowledgefromstorms.com https://knowledgefromstorms.com Be sure to subscribe to his newly launched YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8J2a0C15WUMVBBKF3fGaQ

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David Morrell: Legendary Author and Creator of Rambo Jul 23, 2021

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On a special bonus episode of Danger Close, today’s guest is David Morrell. David is a legendary author who has written for fiction, non-fiction, and comic book audiences.

His 1972 debut novel First Blood introduced the world to the iconic character Rambo and was adapted into the 1982 film of the same name. Four more Rambo films would follow, all starring Sylvester Stallone.

Morrell holds both an M.A. and Ph.D. in American Literature from Penn State University. He has written dozens of books, the Captain American miniseries The Chosen, and issues of both Savage Wolverine and The Amazing Spider-Man.

His other notable works include The Brotherhood of the Rose, The Fraternity of the Stone, The League of Night and Fog, The Thomas De Quincey historical mystery series, The Totem, The Fifth Profession, The Hundred-Year Christmas, Double Image, and many others.

Morrell’s work has received widespread critical acclaim: He is an Edgar, Anthony, Thriller, and Arthur Ellis finalist, a Nero and Macavity winner, and a three-time recipient of the Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers Association. He received the Thriller Master Award from The International Thriller Writers organization, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the prestigious Bouchercon convention, RT Book Reviews’s Thriller Pioneer Award, Comic-Con’s Inkpot award for outstanding achievement in action/adventure, and among others.

You can find out more about David and his work at davidmorrell.net, and follow him on Twitter @_DavidMorell and on facebook @davidmorrell

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Brad Thor: Thriller Master Jul 21, 2021

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Today's guest on Danger Close is Brad Thor. Brad Thor is a number one New York Times bestselling author whose thrillers have received international critical acclaim.

The author of 21 novels, his stories feature a character named Scot Harvath, an ex-Navy SEAL and Secret Service Agent who finds himself embroiled in the world of international espionage and counterterrorism.

His latest book in the series, Black Ice, is available now everywhere books are sold. Brad regularly appears on national media platforms to discuss issues related to national security, intelligence and counterterrorism.

He has also served on the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, has lectured numerous law enforcement organizations, and was also a keynote speaker for the National Tactical Officers Association annual conference.

You can follow him on Instagram @realbradthor, on Twitter @BradThor, on Facebook @BradThorOfficial and you can find all of his novels at BradThor.com

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Outdoor Industry Icon Jim Shockey Jul 14, 2021

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Today’s guest on Danger Close is a true outdoorsman and renaissance man. He is an award-winning outdoor 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 Explorer's 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.

You can follow him on Instagram @jimshockeyofficial / Facebook @JimShockey / Twitter @JimShockey_ and find out more at jimshockey.com.

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Hollywood Legend Danny Trejo Jul 07, 2021

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Danny Trejo is a legend with over 380 acting credits to his name. He is the “most-killed” actor in Hollywood history with roles in Blood In Blood Out, From Dusk Til Dawn, Desperado, Heat, Con Air, Machete, Spy Kids, Breaking Bad, and Sons of Anarchy.

He is one of the world’s most recognizable and adored character actors but before he wandered onto the set of Runaway Train attempting to help a young drug addict and was asked to step in as an extra on the film, Danny Trejo was a convicted felon who served time in some of the country’s most infamous prisons to include San Quentin, Folsom, and Soledad.

In his brand-new book, Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood, which releases this week, Danny tells his personal story of drug addiction, violence, incarceration, sobriety, spirituality and eventual success at the pinnacle of the film industry. It is an honest and emotional memoir with lessons of hope and the transformative power of forgiveness for us all.

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack and Danny discuss his journey from inmate to number one on the call sheet, his encounter with Charles Manson in prison, working with Charles Bronson and Robert DeNiro, being recognized as Machete by President Obama, his battle with cancer, his recovery from a subdural hemorrhage in his brain, Danny Trejo Day in LA, Trejos Tacos, and a lot more.

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Ashley Horner: Athlete and Entrepreneur Jun 30, 2021

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Ashley Horner is a fitness model, an endurance athlete, a Tactical Games competitor, entrepreneur, trainer and the host of the IRONCLAD podcast Reborn with Ashley Horner.

She regularly uses her platform as a global influencer to raise money for important causes, including the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti and Spike’s K9 Fund.

Her endurance feats include rowing for 25-hours straight on a Concept 2 rowing machine, cycling more than 1,300 miles from Virginia Beach to Tulsa, running 230 miles in just 72 along the western border of Haiti, running the rim of the Grand Canyon in a single day, and more. Ashley is also passionate about tactical training and has worked with SWAT Teams, military units and personnel at the US Embassy in France.

She is also the owner / operator of American Brew, a whiskey / coffee bar and restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA.

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack and Ashley sit down for a conversation about her life, career, passion for tactical training and more. You can follow her on Instagram @ashley.horner

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