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Season 2

Best of Danger Close: The Afghanistan Files

Dec. 23, 2022

Description: NOTE: In recent weeks, Jack has released a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today’s episod…

Holiday Gear, Reading, and Movie Guides–Plus Jack Answers More Listener Questions and Responds to Negative Reviews

Dec. 21, 2022

On this special holiday edition of Danger Close, Jack shares his holiday reading list, his holiday movie list, answers listener questions, and responds to more negative reviews of the Terminal List series. He also breaks dow…

Best of Danger Close: Surviving Terror

Dec. 16, 2022

NOTE: In recent weeks, Jack has released a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today’s episode features con…

Steven Pressfield: Government Cheese

Dec. 14, 2022

Steven Pressfield is an author, Hollywood screenwriter, and Marine Corps veteran. He has penned several bestselling novels including The Legend of Bagger Vance , Gates of Fire , Tides of War, The Virtues of War , The Afghan …

Best of Danger Close: War Correspondents and Journalists

Dec. 9, 2022

NOTE: In the coming weeks, Jack is releasing a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today’s episode features…

Special Operations Veteran Kevin Holland and Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler

Dec. 8, 2022

On today’s episode, Jack is joined by Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler and special operations veteran Kevin Holland. Kevin is a special operations veteran who has the distinction of serving in both the Navy’s and Army’s Spec…

Eric Frohardt: Defy

Nov. 30, 2022

Eric Frohardt is an entrepreneur, speaker , and former Navy SEAL. Following his time in the military, Eric served as the CEO of the global strength training company StrongFirst . He also worked as the Director of Education a…

Jack Answers Listener Questions and Responds to Negative Viewer Reviews of ‘The Terminal List' - Nov. 2022

Nov. 25, 2022

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack takes a break from interviewing the world’s most interesting people to address the online critics of his hit Amazon Prime Video series, The Terminal List starring Chris Pratt. Jack also …

Tony Blauer: Know Fear

Nov. 23, 2022

Today’s guest is Tony Blauer. Tony is the founder of Blauer Tactical Systems, the creator of HIGH GEAR Scenario Training Equipment, and the developer of the SPEAR (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) System.

Best of Danger Close: Spycraft and Intelligence

Nov. 18, 2022

Today’s episode features conversations with current and former members of the intelligence community and intelligence analysts.

Best of Danger Close: SEALs and Special Forces

Nov. 11, 2022

Today’s episode features conversations with United States Navy SEALs and Special Forces veterans.

Gad Saad: The Parasitic Mind

Nov. 9, 2022

Today’s guest is Dr. Gad Saad, Professor of Marketing at Concordia University in Montreal and an evolutionary behavioral scientist.

Best of Danger Close: Hunting and the Outdoors

Nov. 4, 2022

Today’s episode features conversations with hunters, outdoorsmen, and conservationists from the Danger Close archives.

Tulsi Gabbard: Hope and the Future of Freedom

Nov. 2, 2022

Tulsi Gabbard is a former Congresswoman, veteran, 2020 presidential candidate, and host of new society and culture podcast, The Tulsi Gabbard Show.

Best of Danger Close: SAS and SBS

Oct. 28, 2022

Today’s episode features interviews with veterans of the United Kingdom's Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special Air Service (SAS).

Damien Lewis: SAS Brothers in Arms

Oct. 26, 2022

Damien Lewis is an author, filmmaker, and war correspondent. His investigative documentaries about human rights issues have appeared on major outlets including National Geographic, the BBC, Channel 4, and Discovery.

Dean Stott: British Special Boat Service [Rebroadcast]

Oct. 21, 2022

Today’s guest on Danger Close is Dean Stott. Dean is a former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, a security consultant, an adventurer, an endurance athlete, and author of the book Relentless: From SBS to World…

Kurt Schlichter: The Fall and Rise of America

Oct. 19, 2022

Today’s guest is lawyer, writer, and retired Army Colonel Kurt Schlichter. In addition to his work as an attorney, he is a weekly senior columnist for Townhall.com. Kurt frequently appears on nationally-syndicated radio sh…

Nelson DeMille: The Maze

Oct. 14, 2022

Today’s guest is #1 New York Times bestselling author, Nelson DeMille. His latest book The Maze features NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey, a character first introduced in Plum Island. Nelson is a combat-decorated U.S. Ar…

Brian J. Morra: The Able Archers

Oct. 12, 2022

Today’s guest is author and decorated former Air Force intelligence officer, Brian J. Morra. His book The Able Archers is a thriller based on true events that almost led to a nuclear exchange between the United States and th…

Jocko Willink: Discipline Equals Freedom [Rebroadcast]

Oct. 7, 2022

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Jocko Podcast, Jocko Podcast Underground, and The Unraveling. He is the co-founder and CEO of Echelon Front, a premier leaders…

Jake Adelstein: Tokyo Vice

Oct. 5, 2022

Today’s guest is author and investigative journalist Jake Adelstein. Jake has spent most of his professional life in Japan as a reporter. He is considered one of the foremost experts on organized crime in the country. After …

CE Albanese: Drone Kings

Sept. 30, 2022

Today’s guest is former Secret Service agent, podcaster, and author, CE Albanese. During his time in the Secret Service, he protected high-profile world leaders, including the President of Iran and then-Vice President Bid…

Remi Adeleke: The Unexpected

Sept. 28, 2022

Remi wrote and directed The Unexpected, a film that explores the world of human organ trafficking. The movie releases on 30 September 2022.

Andy McNab: Behind Enemy Lines [Rebroadcast]

Sept. 23, 2022

Note: This episode originally aired in September 2021. Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War. Over his time in the military, Andy conducted counter-terrorist and an…

Chris Pratt: Becoming James Reece

Sept. 21, 2022

This week on the podcast, Chris gives a major update about the future of the James Reece Terminal List series.

Remembering James Yeager

Sept. 16, 2022

This episode of Danger Close originally ran in October 2021. James Yeager passed away on September 1, 2022. This is a tribute to his life and legacy. As James would always close out his videos: “This is James Yeager for Tact…

Nate Boyer: MVP

Sept. 14, 2022

Jack's guest today is Green Beret, former college and professional football player, actor, and director of the new film, MVP, Nate Boyer.

Ryan Steck: Fields of Fire

Sept. 9, 2022

Today’s guest is Ryan Steck, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Real Book Spy, a website that features reviews of novels in the thriller genre.

Robert McKee: Write the Truth

Sept. 7, 2022

Today’s guest is Robert McKee. He is an author, lecturer, and consultant who has dedicated his life to educating and mentoring screenwriters, novelists, playwrights, poets, documentary makers, producers, and directors throug…

Jack Answers Your Questions

Sept. 2, 2022

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. Jack also gives subscribers a behind-the-scenes look at the…

Rep. Mike Waltz Returns: The Afghanistan Withdrawal, One Year Later

Aug. 31, 2022

Today’s guest is a combat-decorated Special Forces veteran and congressman from Florida’s 6th district.

Mark Greaney: Armored

Aug. 26, 2022

Mark’s new standalone thriller Armored tells the story of a group of American security contractors who must fight for their lives against drug cartels in the mountainous terrain of Mexico.

Ben Garwood: Ground Hammer

Aug. 24, 2022

Ben served in multiple units in the British military, most notably in the SAS and as a member of the Pathfinders, an elite reconnaissance platoon for the British 16th Air Assault Brigade. The platoon was featured in the docu…

Bert Sorin: Sorinex - Be Present - Be Authentic - Be Legendary

Aug. 19, 2022

Bert Sorin is the president and co-owner of the fitness equipment company Sorinex.

Kara Frederick: Big Tech’s Totalitarianism

Aug. 17, 2022

Kara Frederick serves as the director of The Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation focusing her research on “Big Tech” and emerging technology policy.

Douglas London: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence [Rebroadcast]

Aug. 12, 2022

Douglas London is a retired senior CIA operations officer and the author of the book The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence.

Meg Gardiner: HEAT 2

Aug. 10, 2022

Meg Gardiner is an award-winning author whose latest novel, Heat 2, was written with legendary filmmaker Michael Mann.

Scott Neil and Mark Nutsch: Horse Soldiers

Aug. 5, 2022

Mark Nutsch served in the Army as a Special Forces officer. Scott Neil is a retired Green Beret Master Sergeant. Following the attacks of 9/11, they deployed to Afghanistan where their mission led them to traverse the rugged…

Patrick Bisher: No Surrender

Aug. 3, 2022

Today’s guest is a former Navy SEAL, author, speaker, and entrepreneur.

Don Bentley: Operation Red Wings [Rebroadcast]

July 29, 2022

Don Bentley is a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot who flew QRF in support of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan.

Rick Hogg: War HOGG Tactical Founder, Special Ops Vet

July 27, 2022

Rick Hogg is a 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations Combat Veteran. He deployed 13 times and served as a Special Operations K9 handler and taught the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat course.

Dom Raso: The Will to Fight Pt. 2

July 22, 2022

Dom Raso spent 12 years in the SEAL Teams before founding Dynamis Alliance around the principle of “THE WILL TO FIGHT.”

Dom Raso: The Will to Fight Pt. 1

July 20, 2022

Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Part 2 drops later this week. Today’s guest is a veteran Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, husband, and father. Dom Raso spent 12 years in the SEAL Teams before founding Dynamis …

Jack Answers More of Your Questions

July 15, 2022

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 about the new Terminal List series on Amazon Prime Video, th…

Marcus Torgerson: Nightmare for Bad Guys

July 13, 2022

Marcus Torgerson is a certified Level 3 Expert instructor in Krav Maga, and travels the world teaching self-defense training as the only non-Israeli on the International Krav Maga Federation instructors team. With more than …

The Origins of the ‘The Terminal List’ TV Series

July 8, 2022

On today’s episode of Danger Close, we’re giving subscribers a look at the first episode of the brand new Terminal List List Podcast with Jack Carr.

Clint Emerson: Living the Rugged Life

July 6, 2022

Today, Jack is joined by Clint Emerson. Clint is a retired Navy SEAL and survival expert who served more than 20 years in the SEAL Teams.

Behind the Scenes of The Terminal List: An Audiobook Preview

July 1, 2022

On today’s special episode of Danger Close, listeners get an exclusive preview of the brand new Chris Pratt Collector’s Edition of The Terminal List audiobook. Listen to the preface, prologue and first three chapters of The…

Ollie Ollerton: SBS Veteran, Leader, Entrepreneur

June 29, 2022

Ollie Ollerton is a writer, entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran of the British Special Forces who served in the elite Special Boat Service (SBS). Ollie’s military career began at 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commandos. …