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Danger Close with Jack Carr

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Go beyond the books. Jack Carr spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL, where he served as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander and a sniper. Now, he’s a speaker and the author behind the bestselling Terminal List series. Inspired by actual experiences serving in conflict areas around the world, the novels follow James Reece, a Navy SEAL who becomes embroiled in the world of conspiracies, international espionage and revenge. Now, on his new podcast Danger Close, Jack takes fans beyond the books with conversations from real-life warriors, tactical experts and fellow writers about the world of the Terminal List, real conflicts, gear and a ton more. 

New episodes drop every Wednesday

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Episodes

The Terminal List Amazon Series Listener Questions and Father’s Day Book Recommendations

May 28, 2021 15:50 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this special bonus episode of Danger Close, presented by SIG Sauer, Jack Carr breaks down the 6 books he recommends for Father’s Day and answers listener questions about The Terminal List series coming to Amazon Prime starring Chris Pratt.  Father’s Day Book Recommendations:   Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer The Gun by C.J. Chivers  One Second After by William R. Forstchen   Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand  Three Felonies a Day by Harvey Silverglate   The Winds of War by Herman Wouk  Be su...

The Terminal List Amazon Series Listener Questions and Father’s Day Book Recommendations

May 28, 2021 15:50 - 16 minutes

In this special bonus episode of Danger Close, presented by SIG Sauer, Jack Carr breaks down the 6 books he recommends for Father’s Day and answers listener questions about The Terminal List series coming to Amazon Prime starring Chris Pratt. Father’s Day Book Recommendations:  Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer The Gun by C.J. Chivers One Second After by William R. Forstchen  Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Three Felonies a Day by Harvey Silverglate  The Winds of War by Herman Wouk Be sure to f...

Clint Emerson: Violent Nomad, 100 Deadly Skills Author

May 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL who served more than 20 years in the SEAL Teams.  Clint is the only SEAL ever to be inducted into the International Spy Museum.  Clint is the author of the books, The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell, as well the 100 Deadly Skills series in which Clint discusses how techniques learned during his time in working the darker side of special operations can help private citizens in dangerous situations.   ...

Clint Emerson: Violent Nomad, 100 Deadly Skills Author

May 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL who served more than 20 years in the SEAL Teams. Clint is the only SEAL ever to be inducted into the International Spy Museum.  Clint is the author of the books, The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell, as well the 100 Deadly Skills series in which Clint discusses how techniques learned during his time in working the darker side of special operations can help private citizens in dangerous situations.  He...

Leif Babin: The Secrets of Leadership

May 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

Leif Babin is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Along with being the New York Times bestselling co-author of the books Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win and The Dichotomy Of Leadership: Balancing The Challenges Of Extreme Ownership To Lead And Win, Leif co-founded the leadership-focused company Echelon Front with Jocko Willink, where he serves as the President and COO.  Following the Battle of Ramadi in 2006, he took over as officer ...

Leif Babin: The Secrets of Leadership

May 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Leif Babin is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.  Along with being the New York Times bestselling co-author of the books Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win and The Dichotomy Of Leadership: Balancing The Challenges Of Extreme Ownership To Lead And Win, Leif co-founded the leadership-focused company Echelon Front with Jocko Willink, where he serves as the President and COO.   Following the Battle of Ramadi in 2006, he took over as offi...

Royal Marine Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell’s Mission to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean Unassisted

May 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 164 MB

This week, Jack talks to a truly inspiring person who will soon be attempting an incredible feat: rowing across the Atlantic Ocean alone and unsupported. The trip from New York to the U.K.— 2,710 nautical miles— will take months. But for former Royal Marine Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell, the mission is greater than just the row: He’s raising money for some incredible causes.   Sponsored by the marine safety brand Crewsaver, the journey is expected to take up to four months on the open ocean. Dinger is...

Royal Marine Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell’s Mission to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean Unassisted

May 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

This week, Jack talks to a truly inspiring person who will soon be attempting an incredible feat: rowing across the Atlantic Ocean alone and unsupported. The trip from New York to the U.K.— 2,710 nautical miles— will take months. But for former Royal Marine Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell, the mission is greater than just the row: He’s raising money for some incredible causes.  Sponsored by the marine safety brand Crewsaver, the journey is expected to take up to four months on the open ocean. Dinger is a...

Tim Abell: Army Ranger, Hollywood Actor and Patriot

May 05, 2021 08:01 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MB

This week, Jack is joined by Hollywood actor, TV show host and former Army Ranger Tim Abell.   Tim joined the military at the age of 17, eventually becoming US Army Ranger with the 75th Ranger Regiment. His five years of military service included time with the 3rd US Infantry "The Old Guard" Caisson Platoon.  After the Army, Tim went on to start acting and producing.   Tim’s breakout role came as Marine Scout Sniper Benny Ray Riddle in the Jerry Bruckheimer television series Soldier of For...

Amy Robbins: ‘Carry With Confidence’ Entrepreneur

April 28, 2021 07:01 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

Amy Robbins is the CEO and co-founder of Alexo Athletica.  It’s a unique company that makes functional carrywear, specially designed for women who live an active lifestyle, with an emphasis on fitness. Their mission: “Create a movement of empowered, independent women that could #carrywithconfidence.”  Amy is also a television host, a model, and brand influencer, as well as a passionate advocate of the Second Amendment. On the latest episode of Danger Close, Amy discusses her own journey la...

Dana Loesch: Second Amendment Advocate, Author and Radio Host

April 21, 2021 07:01 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MB

Dana Loesch hosts the award-winning show, The Dana Show and is the No. 1 nationally syndicated female talk radio host in the country.   She’s a popular political commentator and regularly appears on Fox, ABC, CNN and HBO. She’s the author of the books Hands Off My Gun: Defeating the Plot to Disarm America, Flyover Nation: You Can’t Run a Country You’ve Never Been To, and her latest Grace Canceled: How Outrage Is Destroying Lives, Ending Debate, and Endangering Democracy.   In her conversat...

Dana Loesch: Second Amendment Advocate, Author and Radio Host

April 21, 2021 07:01 - 54 minutes

Dana Loesch hosts the award-winning show, The Dana Show and is the No. 1 nationally syndicated female talk radio host in the country.  She’s a popular political commentator and regularly appears on Fox, ABC, CNN and HBO. She’s the author of the books Hands Off My Gun: Defeating the Plot to Disarm America, Flyover Nation: You Can’t Run a Country You’ve Never Been To, and her latest Grace Canceled: How Outrage Is Destroying Lives, Ending Debate, and Endangering Democracy.  In her conversation...

Andy Stumpf: Former SEAL and ‘Cleared Hot’ Host

April 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

On today’s show, Jack sits down with fellow retired SEAL and Cleared Hot podcast host Andy Stumpf. Andy Stumpf spent 17 years serving in the United States military, first enlisting while still in high school in 1996. After two deployments with SEAL Team Five he was selected for an east coast based SEAL Team. After being shot during a combat deployment, Andy returned to the Naval Special Warfare Center in 2006 as the leading Petty Officer for 2nd Phase, the diving phase of BUD/S. Two years la...

Ray Porter: DC’s Darkseid and the Voice of the Terminal List

April 14, 2021 07:01 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MB

If you’re a fan of the Terminal List series then you’re likely already familiar with the voice of Ray Porter. The acclaimed actor and narrator has provided the voice for hundreds of audiobooks, including The Terminal List series and its latest installment The Devil’s Hand.  Ray also recently appeared in Zack Snyder's Justice League, starring as the villain Darkseid.  Ray has a decades-long career, spending nearly 20 years in Shakespearean productions, and has appeared in shows and movies in...

Fred Burton: Protective Security Specialist, Author and Former DSS Special Agent

April 07, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 126 MB

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack sits down with former police officer, Diplomatic Security Service special agent, author, and security consultant Fred Burton. Throughout his career, Fred served as a key figure in some of the most notable investigations in modern law enforcement history.  He was on the frontlines of the search for and the arrest of terrorist Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind behind the first World Trade Center bombing. He served in the investigation of the 1988 plane crash t...

FieldCraft Survival Founder Mike Glover: Veteran Entrepreneur 

March 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

Today’s guest is entrepreneur and veteran Mike Glover.  Mike spent 18 years in the Army followed by time as a contractor for the CIA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces and was deployed to combat theaters of operation throughout his career. Along with being an expert in Counter-Terrorism, Security and Crisis Management, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security. Mike is also an experienced hunter and an avid outdoorsman. Today, Mike is the CEO and owner of FieldCraft Survival, a ...

FieldCraft Survival Founder Mike Glover: Veteran Entrepreneur

March 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Today’s guest is entrepreneur and veteran Mike Glover.  Mike spent 18 years in the Army followed by time as a contractor for the CIA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces and was deployed to combat theaters of operation throughout his career. Along with being an expert in Counter-Terrorism, Security and Crisis Management, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security. Mike is also an experienced hunter and an avid outdoorsman.  Today, Mike is the CEO and owner of FieldCraft Survival, a ...

Thunder Ranch Founder Clint Smith on Serving in Vietnam

March 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

This week on Danger Close, Jack interviews a legendary figure in the tactical training community: Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith.    Clint is the President and Director of Thunder Ranch, a 900-acre ranch in Southern Oregon that is one the world’s most acclaimed firearm training facilities. For nearly 20 years, he’s operated Thunder Ranch with his wife Heidi.    Clint is a Marine Corps veteran, who served two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience also incl...

Katie Pavlich on the Fast and Furious Scandal

March 17, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MB

On the debut episode of Danger Close, Jack sits down with author and journalist Katie Pavlich. Katie Pavlich is a journalist, commentator, author and Fox News contributor. She is the editor for Townhall.com and is a member of the White House Correspondents Association.  She is the author of Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal and Its Shameless Cover-Up and Assault and Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women.  On today’s show, Jack and Katie breakdown the re...

Trailer: Danger Close with Jack Carr

March 09, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 4.16 MB

Go beyond the books with Terminal List author Jack Carr ... coming soon. An IRONCLAD original. 

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