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

As she explains on her website, “The novel is both prequel and sequel to Mann’s 1995 film Heat, with a new story that unfolds before and after the iconic movie.” Meg is known for her bestselling thrillers, including the UNSUB series featuring FBI profiler Caitlin Hendrix.   

She is also the author of the Evan Delaney series, the Jo Beckett series, and several other novels and short stories.  You can find her on Twitter @MegGardiner1 and at meggardiner.com   You can purchase Heat 2 now.     

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

 Featured Gear: 

Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by Ten Thousand. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% of their purchase! Go to tenthousand.cc and enter code DANGERCLOSE15 to receive 15% off.   

Hooten Young Whiskey 

Ground Hammer and the Defenders of the Realm 

Montana Knife Company

On today’s episode, Jack is joined by veterans and entrepreneurs, Scott Neil and Mark Nutsch.    

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 terrain by horseback. Their story was immortalized in the film 12 Strong.    

Scott and Mark are also two of the co-founders of American Freedom Distillery, the makers of award-winning Horse Soldier Bourbon.   Following a storied career in Special Forces, Scott Neil went on to work with the Green Beret Foundation, developing and launching a transition and resiliency program for veterans called The Next Ridgeline. Scott continues to champion for veterans via senior advisory positions with the Veterans Affairs Committees and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.    

Mark is the author of the new book, Swords of Lightning: Green Beret Horse Soldiers and America’s Response to 9/11.   

You can check out Horse Soldier Bourbon at horsesoldierbourbon.com and follow Horse Soldier Bourbon on Instagram @horsesoldierbourbon.   

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

 Featured Gear   Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by SIG Sauer.  

Make a Wood Sign (IG: @makeawoodsign YouTube: @oldave100 ) 

Horse Soldier Bourbon  

Mick Strider Custom Knives (IG: @marisa.strider )

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

As a child, Patrick Bisher overcame several serious health setbacks, including a degenerative and debilitating hip disease, to become an elite three-sport athlete. He went on to enlist in the Navy, complete BUD/S, and serve on SEAL Teams 3 and 7. Today, Patrick is the founder of GRIT Academy, a company providing professionals across industry the tools to become elite leaders who cultivate winning cultures. 

He is also the author of the books No Surrender: Faith, Family, and Finding Your Way and Warrior of God. You can learn more at patrickbisher.com and follow Patrick on Instagram @patrickbisher.   

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

Featured Gear

 Zero Foxtrot: Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by Zero Foxtrot. Gear up with Zero Foxtrot and use code "JC" at checkout for 20% off your order.   

Greg Westgate Knife 

Stand Strong Art Patches  

Once an Eagle by Anton Meyer

Note: The interview in this episode first aired in October of 2021 in Season 1, but it features a new gear spotlight.  

Don Bentley is a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot who flew QRF in support of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. Launching with only a frequency, call sign and last known location of the four-man SEAL reconnaissance element, Don and the QRF flew into harm’s way. One helicopter and the 16 warriors aboard would not make it home. This is a powerful conversation with someone who has spent years dealing with the emotional aftermath of that mission and who has learned to channel those feelings into his writing.   

Following his time in the Army, Don worked for General Electric before once again stepping up to serve as an FBI Special Agent focused on foreign intelligence cases and as an FBI SWAT Team member.  Today, Don is the New York Times bestselling author of the Matt Drake series. 

His latest book in the series, Hostile Intent, released on May 3, 2022. He is also continuing the legacy of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Jr. series. Zero Hour is on shelves now. You can learn more about Don at donbentleybooks.com and follow him on Twitter @bentleydonb.  

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

Featured Gear

Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by SIG Sauer.  

Half Face Blades    

Laws Whiskey House  

 Black Rifle Coffee Company

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. Today, Rick is the founder of War HOGG Tactical, a company that provides professional, comprehensive firearms, tactical and K9 training. He also co-hosts the On the Range podcast.  In 2021, Duco, Rick’s beloved Dutch Shepherd, passed away. Duco served from 2012 through 2017 during the Global War on Terror and is the inspiration behind the “In Honor of Duco” Fund, honoring and assisting K9s that served as Special Operations Combat Assault Dogs. 

You can learn more about Rick Hogg at warhogg.com and on Instagram @warhoggtactical 

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

Featured Gear Zero Foxtrot: Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by Zero Foxtrot. Gear up with Zero Foxtrot and use code "JC" at checkout for 20% off your order. 

Sitka Ambient Hoody

 QALO Ring Nock 

On Archery Arrows

This is part two of a two-part interview with Dom Raso.

 Today’s guest is a veteran Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, husband, and father.  Dom Raso spent 12 years in the SEAL Teams before founding Dynamis Alliance around the principle of “THE WILL TO FIGHT.” He also runs the ARMR-UP training program and the Adaptiv-X lifestyle and apparel brand. His Razorback Blade and Combat Flathead make frequent appearances in the James Reece Terminal List series of novels.   

You can learn more about Dom at crusheverything.com or by following him on Instagram @domraso and @dynamisalliance  

Note: This interview was recorded in April, 2022 

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

Featured Gear: Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by SIG Sauer. 

Dynamis Low Profile Belt 

Dynamis Holster  

Dynamis Jeans

Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. 

Today’s guest is a veteran Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, husband, and father.  Dom Raso spent 12 years in the SEAL Teams before founding Dynamis Alliance around the principle of “THE WILL TO FIGHT.” He also runs the ARMR-UP training program and the Adaptiv-X lifestyle and apparel brand. His Razorback Blade and Combat Flathead make frequent appearances in the James Reece Terminal List series of novels.   

You can learn more about Dom at crusheverything.com or by following him on Instagram @domraso and @dynamisalliance  

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

Gear: Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by the online physical training program for backcountry athletes MTNTOUGH. MTNTOUGH is offering Danger Close listeners 20% off the all-new MTNTOUGH+ subscription with the code DANGERCLOSE when you sign up at mtntough.com 

Dynamis Blade Razorback Blade 

Revere Blade  

SMR Blade  

Combat Flathead (G2) 

Crush Everything Training

It’s that time again. Listener questions are back!  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, the novels, some of his favorite gear, and a lot more.  

If you want to submit questions for future episodes make sure to follow @dangerclosepodcast and @jackcarrusa on Instagram and look out 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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

Featured Gear:  Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. 

Dynamis Jeans  

Dynamis Belt 

Dynamis Razorback Blade 

Tacticalories Seasoning Company

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 four decades of martial arts experience, Marcus has received international recognition and was recently featured in Clint Emerson’s book 100 Deadly Skills: Combat Edition. He is currently working on a memoir titled Nightmare for Bad Guys. To learn more about Marcus Torgerson visit his website at marcustorgerson.com. You can follow him on social media @marcustorgerson. 

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

The Terminal List: Make sure to check out The Terminal List TV show starring Chris Pratt on Amazon Prime Video, and The Terminal List podcast hosted by Jack Carr, wherever you get your podcasts. 

Featured Gear   Schnee’s Boots: Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by Schnee’s boots. When you shop at Schnees.com make sure you use promo code: JACK21. When you do, you’ll save 10% off your pair of Schnee’s boots and logo wear. 

Achter Knives 

Leslie’s Fine Art Filson Boots

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

On the debut episode, Jack sits down with series showrunner David DiGilio and series producer, actor, technical advisor, and former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw. The trio explains how Jack’s original novel made it into the hands of Chris Pratt, and what it was like taking the story of James Reece from the page to the screen.  They also do a deep dive into Engram, the pilot episode of the Amazon Prime Video series directed by Antoine Fuqua. Along with some behind-the-scenes stories from the set, audiences get to hear about the gear featured in the episode, the filmmaking techniques employed to bring the story to life, and how the team dedicated themselves to authenticity throughout the process. 

The first two episodes of The Terminal List Podcast are available now, with new ones dropping every Monday. 

To hear the second episode and for more exclusive TERMINAL LIST content, be sure to check out the podcast! 

Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-terminal-list-podcast-with-jack-carr/id1631833383 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZRsBTXC3irejYUDDUBTQc?si=759e9a0f79fc4d84 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/JackCarrUSA … or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Don’t forget, you can stream the entire eight-part TV series starring Chris Pratt on Amazon Prime Video now. 

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 Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr