Today’s guest is an expert on geopolitics with unique insights into global conflicts. Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist and a renowned author, speaker, and consultant. His work includes analysis 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 a vast array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, ...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Today’s guest is one of country music’s biggest young stars. Jordan Davis is a singer and songwriter whose albums Home State, Buy Dirt and his self-titled EP have racked up hundreds of millions of listens on Spotify, and he’s written numerous No. 1 hit singles. Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, Jordan won Best New Country Artist at the iHeart Radio Music Awards in 2019 and was a two-time nominee for ACM New Male Artist of the Year. You can follow him on Instagram @jordandavisofficial and ca...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Today’s guest on Danger Close is No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer. Recognized for the depth of his research, Brad has penned multiple bestselling thrillers including The Escape Artist, The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and The Tenth Justice and a series of non-fiction books including The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington and The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President—and Why It Failed. Brad has written for several DC C...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack takes a break from interviewing some of the world’s most interesting people and sits down to answer more of YOUR questions. If you want to submit questions for future episodes, be sure to follow @dangerclosepodcast and @jackcarrusa on Instagram and be on the lookout for future listener question posts! Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/ Black Rifle...
Mar 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Oleg Tolmachev is the Head of Production for Ukraine’s national gas company, Naftogaz. In the days since the Russian invasion, he has been corresponding with international journalists about the developing situation and has been calling on oil and gas companies to sever ties with Russia. Oleg was recently forced to evacuate Kyiv, but was able to connect with Jack over Zoom from an undisclosed location in the city of Lviv. You can follow updates from Oleg on Twitter @OTolmachev Sponsors: Navy Fede...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Today’s guest on 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:...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
John Stryker Meyer is a highly decorated Special Operations combat veteran, reporter, and author. During his time in the U.S. Army, he specialized in covert reconnaissance as part of the secretive group known as MACV-SOG. Today, the former Green Beret is also known for his books about his experiences in the Vietnam War including Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, On the Ground, and SOG Chronicles. He also hosts the podcast, SOGcast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG. You can find out more ab...
Feb 23, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Andrew Arrabito. The retired Navy SEAL is a knifesmith, an accomplished hunter and outdoorsman, a Hollywood actor, and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of the knife company Half Face Blades, a creator of the apparel line Kill Bad Dudes, and the owner of War Paw Wines. He has appeared in films including Logan, 13 Hours, and Transformers: Age of Extinction. You can follow him on Instagram: @specoperator @halffaceblades @warpawwine Editor’s Note: This interview wa...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, thriller master Mark Greaney returns to Danger Close. Mark is the creator of The Gray Man series featuring former CIA operative Court Gentry. A film adaption of The Gray Man is currently in production by Netflix starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Captain America: Winter Soldier, Extraction, Avengers: Endgame), it is the highest budget film ever produced by the streaming network. Mark’s latest novel, Sierra Six, is on shelves now! “Before he was t...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this special Danger Close update, Jack delivers some important news about the latest book in The Terminal List series, In the Blood, and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the editing process. Mark your calendars. The novel is no longer coming out on May 31. It will now release on May 17. You can pre-order it now! We’ll be back with an all-new episode of Danger Close this Wednesday! Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn ...
Feb 14, 2022•4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today’s guest on Danger Close co-hosts one of the most popular morning shows in the country, and is the author of a brand new New York Times bestseller. Brian Kilmeade 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 the recently announced One Nation with Brian Kilmeade on Fox News airing Saturday evenings! In his latest book, The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lin...
Feb 11, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Gregg Hurwitz. Gregg is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the acclaimed Orphan X series. His latest novel, Dark Horse, hits shelves on February 8, 2022. Gregg has written more than 20 books, and currently serves as co-president of the International Thriller Writers organization. In addition to his novels, he’s written for numerous TV and film projects and has authored issues of several high-profile comic book franchises for both Marvel and DC...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this special episode of Danger Close, Jack Carr gives listeners an exclusive look at book 5 of The Terminal List series, In the Blood. Listen to actor and narrator Ray Porter read the prologue from the book, and hear a special message from Jack himself. And don’t forget to pre-order In the Blood today! *Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from IN THE BLOOD by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2022 by Jack Carr, LLC. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc." Sponsor...
Feb 04, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today's guest on Danger Close is Marc Polymeropoulos. For more than 25 years, Marc Polymeropoulos was a critical member of the U.S. intelligence community specializing in counterterrorism, human intelligence collection and covert action. During his time in the CIA which included assignments in Afghanistan and Iraq, he received the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit. Marc retired f...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack takes a break from interviewing some of the world’s most interesting people and sits down to answer some of YOUR questions. Dozens of Danger Close listeners submitted questions to Jack about everything from his writing process and The Terminal List series to questions about gear and even the influences that helped shape his life. If you want to submit questions for future episodes, be sure to follow @dangerclosepodcast and @jackcarrusa on Instagram and be...
Jan 28, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Today’s guest on Danger Close is retired admiral and New York Times bestselling author James Stavridis. His 2021 bestselling geopolitical thriller titled 2034: A NOVEL OF THE NEXT WORLD WAR is best described as a cautionary tale of speculative fiction. During his 37-year military career, Admiral Stavridis earned more than 50 medals, including 28 from foreign nations. From 2006-2009 he served as Commander of the U.S. Southern Command, and from 2009-2013 he served as the Supreme Allied Commander f...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this episode of Danger Close, Jack dives into some more “negative” reviews of the Terminal List series, takes a look at some of his new favorite gear, and looks back at the authors and books featured on Danger Close from the past year. Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org MTNTOUGH: MTNTOUGH is offering Danger Close listeners 20% off the all-new MTNTOUGH+ subscription with the code DANGERCLOSE. ...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Today’s guest on Danger Close is an author, a Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, a United States Army veteran, and an acclaimed journalist. After graduating from Northwestern University's journalism school, Stephen Hunter served in The Old Guard (3rd Infantry Regiment), while also writing for the Pentagon News military newspaper. He went on to have a distinguished career in film criticism and writing. During his time as a film critic for The Washington Post, Stephen won both the American Societ...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In May of 2011, Mark Owen crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on a mission to capture/kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda - to decapitate “The Head of the Snake.” But that night in Abbottabad, Pakistan is just a part of Mark’s story. In this special four-part series of Danger Close, Jack sits down for an extended interview with Mark to discuss the story you haven’t heard. Starting with Mark’s childhood in a remote Alaskan community to his early days in the SEAL Teams to 9/11 and the...
Jan 10, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 67
On this special, two-part edition of Danger Close, Jack looks back at some of his favorite conversations of 2021. In part two, we hear from author, former Game Warden and Marijuana Enforcement Team leader, John Nores; best-selling thriller author, Brad Thor; award-winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide, and outfitter, Jim Shockey; journalist, terrorism and national security analyst, and author, Peter Bergen; actor, writer, director, author and p...
Dec 31, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On this special, two-part edition of Danger Close, Jack looks back at some of his favorite conversations of 2021. In part one, we hear from former Green Beret and FieldCraft Survival CEO, Mike Glover; former police officer, Diplomatic Security Service special agent, author, and security consultant, Fred Burton; acclaimed actor and audio book narrator, Ray Porter; retired Navy SEAL and Cleared Hot podcast host, Andy Stumpf; author, retired SEAL, Can You Survive This Podcast? host, and founder of ...
Dec 29, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 65
On this episode of Danger Close, Jack discusses his recent trip to Hawaii to pay tribute to veterans on the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, with The Best Defensive Foundation. Jack also reads—and responds to—a few “negative” reviews of the Terminal List series, and unveils the December reading list picks. Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Books: The Spy Who Came for Christmas by David Morrell Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote On...
Dec 24, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Today’s guest on Danger Close merges the worlds of science, adventure, fitness, philosophy, and psychology in the quest to understand and enhance human performance and happiness. Michael Easter is a bestselling author, journalist, speaker, and professor in the journalism department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work has appeared in Esquire, Vice, Men's Journal, Outside, Men’s Health, and Scientific American. Combining the “statistical and mystical” he has made it his mission to tra...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Today’s guest on Danger Close is Julian Rademeyer. Julian is an award-winning author, investigative journalist, and one of the world’s leading authorities on illicit wildlife trafficking. Julian served as a project leader at TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade monitoring network, and as the Southern Africa editor of AfricaCheck.org. As an investigative journalist he worked for leading South African newspapers including City Press, Beeld, The Sunday Times, Pretoria News and The Herald and a...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Today’s guest on Danger Close was described by President Ronald Reagan as “an American hero.” Oliver North is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, #1 bestselling author and American patriot. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968 and served twenty-two years as a United States Marine. His awards for service in Vietnam include the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for valor, and two Purple Hearts. From 1983 to 1986 he served as Counter-Terrorism Coordinator on the National Security Council staff. ...
Dec 15, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Today’s guest on Danger Close is a comedian, musician and writer known for mixing blunt political analysis with his own brand of fast-talking humor. Chad Prather is also currently a Republican Candidate for the Governor of Texas. Chad hosts the Blaze TV’s The Chad Prather Show, and has made numerous appearances on outlets including CNN, Fox News, A&E and others. His latest book, Am I Crazy: An Unapologetic Patriot Takes on the Insanity of Today’s Woke World, is available now. You can find his la...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Today's guest on Danger Close is Brad Leone. Brad Leone is one of the most exciting names in the world of food. In addition to being a popular chef, he’s also an avid outdoorsman who merges his passions in his new bestselling book Field Notes for Food Adventure: Recipes and Stories from the Woods to the Ocean. In it, Brad combines his love for fishing, hunting and traveling with his unique approach to food, emphasizing the use of fire and fermentation. Brad also competed in the recent SIG Hunter...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
