Step inside the world of bestselling thrillers, special operations, and Hollywood storytelling on this episode of the AJ Buckley Show featuring legendary author Jack Carr. A former Navy SEAL turned #1 New York Times bestselling author; Jack Carr is the creator of the smash-hit Terminal List series that inspired the hit Prime Video show starring Chris Pratt. Now, Jack is launching an all-new thriller saga with his explosive new novel, The Fourth Option, co-written with M.P. Woodward.  

Recorded at Nashville Createurs Studio, AJ and Jack reunite and reflect on first meeting during Season 1 of SEAL Team, the crossover between military authenticity and entertainment, and the brotherhood that formed behind the scenes. They also dive deep into Jack’s transition from elite military service to becoming one of the biggest names in modern thriller fiction.

Jack discusses The Fourth Option, a gritty new story centered around former Navy SEAL and CIA operative Chris Walker, exploring corruption, justice, and what happens when the system fails.   From writing realistic combat scenes to balancing Hollywood adaptations with authentic storytelling, this episode is packed with powerful conversations about purpose, discipline, creativity, and life after service.

If you’re a fan of military thrillers, The Terminal List, special operations stories, or long-form conversations with high performers, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

0:00 Intro
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3:30 How they first met and the CRAZY Journey since
6:20 Jack Carr sent bookmark "Never out the fight" to AJ's Father In-law while he was sick
9:15 The Danger people face not reading
13:45 When did that dream of being in the military become a reality
16:40 Did you have to sacrifice anything at a young age
24:14 Courage and Conditioning
34:00 Where the character Sonny came from
40:00 Shot Show and how the battle has changed
58:00 Becoming a writer and pushing on
1:02:00 The warrior generation
1:13:00 AJ Books the Pilot of his dreams "Seal Team"
1:18:00 Never miss an opportunity to make someone's day 


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What happens when the internet’s weirdest headlines collide with conspiracy theories, science breakthroughs, viral chaos, and pure unfiltered opinions? On this episode of Unfiltered Fridays on the AJ Buckley Show, AJ Buckley and Producer Sean dive headfirst into one of their wildest conversations yet.

This week they break down the viral “Pope Leo 67” video taking over social media, the brutal Finn Bálor street fight footage shocking wrestling fans, the CDC’s hantavirus cruise concerns, and the discovery of the mysterious “Dracula’s Chivito” planetary system that has scientists buzzing. They also discuss the rumored Project Rubik's Cube theories circulating online, a potential pancreatic cancer breakthrough that could change medicine forever, and the internet rabbit holes nobody saw coming.

From viral videos and UFO-style mysteries to wrestling chaos, medical breakthroughs, and uncensored hot takes — Unfiltered Fridays brings the internet’s biggest stories together in one unpredictable ride.

0:00 Intro
2:30 Thank you to our Veterans
4:00 The Piccolo Spoleto Festival Charleston SC
7:30 Pope Leo XIV does the 6-7 meme with kids in Rome
11:45 Finn Balor wins street fight with trash can Coup De Grace
15:13 CDC Hantavirus Cruise Advisory
21:06 Hubble's "Dracula's Chivito" chaotic protoplanetary disk
25:16 The clipping economy is a real job
28:49 WrestleMania Saturday - Usos & LA Knight beat the Vision & Speed
33:15 Project Rubik's Cube - Boreland panics in live UFO Conference
37:10 This weeks podcast guest Jack Carr
39:00 Trevi Fountain diver - with video clip
41:40 Punch the Monkey - Two Americans arrested in Japanese Zoo
44:00 Pancreatic cancer breakthrough
49:29 Box Office Quick Hits



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Barry Sloane joins the AJ Buckley Show for a conversation about acting, family, and life in Hollywood. Best known as Captain Price in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Barry also talks about his roles in SIX, The Sandman, and the upcoming season of House of the Dragon.

On this episode of the AJ Buckley Show, Barry and AJ Buckley discuss the similarities between military-style shows like SIX and SEAL Team, what it’s like being an English actor in LA, AJ’s decision to leave Los Angeles to raise his kids, and more behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment industry.


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1:36 AJ is a huge UFC fan
4:04 Barry Born in 81 Liverpool - Soccer and Mass
9:07 AJ's cousin David crashes the fancy hotel
11:55 The stories told in Pubs
12:55 Meditation tips AJ picked up from Barry
20:15 How AJ met his wife - full suit walks into the hot tub
22:55 The Joy your kids will bring out of you
26:00 Barry's first role in American television 
30:10 Longmire and being a Brit among a bunch of Cowboys
31:18 Six was a life changing experience
36:55 Going to work in a black hawk on Seal Team and Six
48:00 Understanding what means most to you in life
52:45 Call of Duty: Captain Price and how Barry landed the role
1:01:00 Ai will make actors Dangerous Story Tellers again 
1:08:00 Stepping into the massive world of House of the Dragon Season 3



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What happens when UFO footage, AI military contracts, bizarre insurance scams, and internet chaos all collide in one episode? On this week’s Unfiltered Fridays with AJ Buckley, AJ and Producer Sean break down the wildest viral stories taking over the internet right now.

This episode dives into the viral “UFO in the clouds” video sparking conspiracy theories online, the unbelievable case of a man accused of using a bear suit for insurance fraud, and the launch of the new Wordle-inspired game show everyone’s talking about. They also react to the latest UFC drama surrounding Ronda Rousey, Google’s reported $200 million Pentagon deal involving Gemini AI technology, the brutal Roast of Kevin Hart, the shocking Hawaii monk seal incident, and even more trending headlines from across pop culture, tech, sports, and the internet.

From alien theories and AI fears to comedy roasts and viral fails, Unfiltered Fridays brings raw reactions, hot takes, and nonstop conversation you won’t get anywhere else.

0:00 Intro
1:08 Kern County Driver films disc UFO through clouds
4:15 NBC turns Wordle into a Prime-time Game Show (Savannah Guthrie Host)
8:08 California Operation Bear Claw - Bear Suit Insurance Fraud
11:18 Mamdani Tax Day Video outside Griffin's penthouse
11:44 Google's $200M Pentagon AI deal over employees
16:45 UFC 328: Strickland upsets Chimaev
18:37 Kris Jenner edited vs unedited All's Fair premiere photos
20:00 Pentagon Drops 162 UFO files / Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11 account
23:30 Hawaii seal Lani - Seattle tourist throws rock, says "I'm rich! Now faces federal charges"
28:00 Roast of Kevin Heart: Sheryl Underwood steals it, Jamie Foxx Celebrates, Free Speech Wins
33:00 Box Office Quick Beat: What's Winning
35:00 Rousey vs Carano May 16th Netflix


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A Huge Announcement from Sidney Gordon and a Massive Win for the Veteran Community!

On this episode of the AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with Core Medical Group CEO and host of The Sidney Gordon Podcast, Sidney Gordon, for a raw conversation about redemption, business, personal transformation and an announcement that will help veterans all over the country.

Sidney opens up about his past dealing steroids, building Core Medical from the ground up, cutting toxic people out of his life, and the spiritual Ibogaine journey that changed everything for him mentally and emotionally.

This episode dives into entrepreneurship, self-growth, mindset, psychedelics, loyalty, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself.

0:00 Intro
4:10 Core Medical is a Brotherhood
7:48 Sidney Backstory
11:55 Talking and Connecting with People is what matters most
19:25 Test at your door 18 years ago
23:40 Life would have been different if you went to college
31:40 The Turning Point for Core Medical
40:00 The study on Females and Hormone Replacement Therapy
47:20 Big Pharma vs vitamins and living healthy
51:00 The Big Fight Core Medical is up Against
57:00 The Devil is there to throw you off track
1:01:00 a lot of the people around you have T-Rex arms
1:06:00 a strict morning Journaling routine
1:10:00 Ibogaine Retreat - What an Experience
1:23:00 Just communicate what you are going through
1:28:00 Huge Announcement! The meeting with the VA and what it means to our Veterans!



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This week on Unfiltered Fridays on the AJ Buckley Show, AJ and Producer Sean dive headfirst into the wildest headlines and internet chaos taking over the world right now. From a shocking plane crash involving a bakery truck, to the biggest moments from the Met Gala, nothing is off limits in this fast-paced episode packed with hot takes, conspiracy theories, and viral moments.

The guys break down rumors surrounding GameStop reportedly exploring a bid to buy eBay, the internet’s attempt to crowd fund and save Spirit Airlines, and the terrifying deadly virus outbreak reported on a cruise ship. AJ also dives deep into the controversial claims of Steven Greer and the alleged “secret alien war” theories making headlines online.

Plus, an important conversation about keeping kids safe online, the dangers of viral TikTok challenges, and why more parents are pushing back against social media culture.

From celebrity news and internet madness to real-world concerns and uncensored laughs, this episode of Unfiltered Fridays brings the chaos every single week.

0:00 Intro
2:30 United Airlines Hits a Bakery Truck on the NJ Turnpike
6:15 The 2026 Met Gala: Costume Art & Fashion Art
12:25 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hits Theaters
17:10 GameStop's $55 Billion Bid to Buy Ebay
19:05 Spirit 2.0: The Internet Tries to Crowdfund an Airline
22:18 Sports this weekend
37:45 Three Dead From Rare Virus on a Cruise Ship
40:40 Protect Your Kids From Social Media
47:18 Instagrams new AI Filter a Throwback to 2008
54:30 Dr. Steven Greer Says There's a Secret Alien War


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On this powerful episode of The AJ Buckley Show, AJ Buckley sits down with Mary O’Neill Phillips, host of @CountryOutdoorsYoutube   for a raw and inspiring conversation you won’t forget.

Mary opens up about her unexpected journey from Australia to Los Angeles, and ultimately finding her place in Nashville’s country lifestyle scene. She shares behind-the-scenes insights from her time on The Bachelor Australia, what reality TV doesn’t show, and how those experiences shaped her path.

But this episode goes deeper.

For the first time publicly, Mary reveals a deeply personal and traumatic event that changed the course of her life — a moment that forged the resilience, grit, and strength she’s known for today. This is a story about survival, identity, and turning pain into purpose.

If you’re looking for motivation, real talk, and an unfiltered look at overcoming adversity, this episode delivers.


What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Mary O’Neill Phillips’ journey from Australia to the U.S.
Behind-the-scenes reality of The Bachelor Australia
Breaking into the entertainment and outdoor industry
The untold traumatic experience that shaped her life
How she built mental toughness and true grit
Life lessons from Nashville and the country lifestyle


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0:00 Intro
3:30 2 Fake Seals and The Origin Story nudge from Mary
4:30 100th episode Solo for Country Outdoors
6:30 The First Female on The AJ Buckley Show
7:00 How Does a Girl from Australia end up in Nashville?
11:40 The Bachelor in Australia - The First Worldwide Intruder
18:15 Working in a Hostile off Sunset Boulevard
20:00 Hollywood was such a fun city. Where did the magic go?
31:25 No one would help the Junkie - It was always someone else's problem
37:20 Mary's return to Sidney and the Country Music Channel
38:38 Honey On The Railroad
41:00 Some Dingers of Relationships
43:40 Dating a Country Music artist who was the biggest Narcissist
46:25 Zach sent photos of his Hog to Mary's Dm's
51:30 From Field to Fork
58:20 Field and Stream and being on the Board of Rahab House
1:01:38 Koala have Chlamydia
1:02:00 All the men learn to be good lovers with Donkeys
1:04:00 What would you say to 22-year-old you?
1:14:30 The Journey where you are at, you are a fighter and true definition of Grit.
1:17:00 The Rahab House



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Unfiltered Friday is BACK — and nothing is off limits.

On this episode of the AJ Buckley Show, AJ and Producer Sean break down the wildest viral moments, controversies, and headlines taking over the internet right now.

From shocking betrayals at WrestleMania involving Logan Paul and IShowSpeed, to bizarre reports of 11 missing scientists and UFO sightings near U.S. military bases, this episode goes deep into the stories everyone’s talking about.

We also dive into:

Ford’s controversial new in-car surveillance tech — is “Big Brother” already here?
The latest from the NFL Draft, including Producer Sean’s bold take on the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza #1 overall
Justin Bieber’s viral Coachella moment that has fans divided
Internet chaos as Guy Fieri and Andrew Tate clash
Jake Paul back in controversy (again)
Theo Von and Ella Langley breaking the internet
AJ attempts the viral yoga challenge… and it does NOT go as planned
If you’re into real talk, trending topics, and unfiltered reactions, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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Hosted by AJ Buckley (SEAL Team, CSI: NY), the AJ Buckley Show brings you raw conversations, viral breakdowns, and real-life perspectives from inside Hollywood and beyond.


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0:00 Intro
3:20 Craig Conover Hallmark star?
7:30 Ishowspeed destroys Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42
14:00 11 Missing Scientist and Zero Gravity
23:00 Ford's Big Brother Surveillance System
25:33 Producer Sean's Las Vegas Raiders take Fernando Mendoza Number 1 overall 
31:15 Still talking about Justin Bieber
32:40 UFO Sightings near military bases going viral
40:24 Andrew Tate vs Guy Fieri Mayor of Flavor met the King of Toxic Masculinity 
42:50 AJ takes on the Viral Yoga Pose Challenge
44:04 Jake Paul Controversy 
46:50 Ella Langley and Theo Von "Come on Baby"
 

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What does it really take to live a double life inside the mafia—and survive?

On this episode of the AJ Buckley Show, we sit down with retired ATF Special Agent Lou Valoze, one of the most decorated undercover agents in American history. For 26 years, Lou lived a life few could imagine—deep undercover inside the Chicago mafia, outlaw biker gangs, and domestic terror networks.

Lou Valoze helped remove over 1,000 illegal firearms from the streets and played a key role in convicting 300+ violent criminals. He also pioneered the infamous “storefront sting” operations—creating fake tattoo shops, head shops, and military surplus stores to lure in gun traffickers, hitmen, and organized crime figures.

His groundbreaking work has been featured on CNN, Discovery, and now in his hit series Operation Undercover on Discovery+ and ID. Lou is also the author of multiple books, including his newest release, Ray Khan: The Betrayal of an Informant.

In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Lou reveals what it truly takes to infiltrate the darkest corners of crime—and the personal cost that comes with it.

Check out Lou Valoze's book "Ray Khan" at https://a.co/d/0aOtVMAk

In this episode, we dive into:

Infiltrating the mafia and walking out alive
The mental and emotional toll of living undercover for decades
The moment a DEA agent changed his life forever
A personal crisis that nearly broke him—and how he fought back
Why undercover operations are the most effective law enforcement tool
The shocking true story behind his new book—featuring CIA disguises, Iran-U.S. relations, and corruption at the highest levels

This is more than a story—it’s a rare look inside a world most people will never see.

0:00 Intro
2:20 Where do I know you from? Operation Undercover.
4:50 What made you go the Undercover route?
10:30 Being Single made the decision easy.
11:15 Hollywood was not the place to live.
15:00 Did you find empathy from the criminal's story?
17:44 There's no Director calling cut or missing a beat being undercover
23:15 How do you train for a situation like this? Trial by fire.
27:00 Best advice for anyone who wants to work undercover. Stay Single.
30:25 The closest to "Near Death" situation you were put in
32:22 I Never took a beat.
33:50 It always ends in Betrayal
39:20 The Store Front
44:30 The Stress levels of working high stress for a quarter of a century
49:50 Murder for Hire Case in Georgia
58:50 What case would you go back and redo?
1:03:00 Looking back what gives you hope?
1:04:00 Hollywood is more corrupt than the government
1:05:45 The Store Front Tv show
1:16:30 Ray Khan 


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AJ Buckley dives into the week’s most viral, controversial, and talked-about stories in this episode of Unfiltered Fridays. Nothing is off limits.

From shocking headlines to internet chaos, AJ breaks down what everyone’s talking about—and gives his unfiltered take on it all.

This week’s topics include:
• Oracle reportedly firing 20,000 employees via text message
• Sophia Rain spending $200K at Coachella
• Ice Spice involved in a wild McDonald’s altercation
• Justin Bieber pulling Billie Eilish on stage at Coachella
• Tiger Woods DUI controversy resurfaces
• CJ McCollum’s controversial groin kick during the Knicks game
• And more viral stories blowing up the internet

No scripts. No filters. Just real talk.

If you’re tired of watered-down takes and want the truth behind the headlines, this is the podcast for you.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—what story shocked you the most?

0:00 Intro
2:30 Oracle Fires 20,000 Employees by email
6:55 Sophie Rain $200k in Receipts at Coachella
10:50 Ice Spice gets in a brawl at McDonald's
12:40 Justin Bieber pulls Billy Eilish on stage for one less lonely girl
15:30 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
15:55 Tiger Woods end of the Road or end of the Goat?
19:33 CJ McCollum Groin Kick 
23:13 Waymo Drives itself onto oncoming train tracks
28:18 Italy gives employees paid time off for losing a pet
30:50 Beef Seaon 2 Drops A24 Oscar Isaac
34:42 Feel good video of the month How many dogs is too many?
36:22 UFC fight card on the White House Lawn
38:55 Alien Update - This would set the world on fire 
40:50 UFC Corner Chimaev vs. Strickland. McGregor's teasing a comeback?



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