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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 Presented, by Sig Sauer.
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Danger Close | The Fourth Option Podcast: Ben Owen & Jessica Owen
1w ago01:11:27Tap to summarizeToday on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Ben and Jessica Owen, founders of We Fight Monsters, an organization dedicated to confronting trafficking and addiction with a lawful, boots-on-the-ground response. Ben and Jessica share their own battles with addiction, homelessness, and life inside trap houses in South Memphis, and how recovery led to restoration and a calling to go back for others. We get into their mission to Rescue, Recover, and Restore, the reality of addiction as a tool of control, the connection between narcotics and exploitation, their work converting former dope houses into recovery spaces, their experience running safe houses during the Afghanistan evacuation, and why redemption often begins by helping others. This is a companion podcast to my new thriller, THE FOURTH OPTION, talking to those on the front lines, analyzing modern warfare, and taking listeners deeper into the themes that inspired the novel. This podcast series is presented by HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, and Bravo Company. HUXWRX Safety Co.: https://huxwrx.com/ Staccato 2011: https://staccato2011.com/ Bravo Company USA: https://bravocompanyusa.com THE FOURTH OPTION : https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/the-fourth-option/ Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sZEdJS To learn more about We Fight Monsters, visit https://wefightmonsters.org/
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Danger Close | The Fourth Option Podcast: Ed Calderon
2w ago01:22:02Tap to summarizeToday on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Ed Calderon, a former Mexican counter-narcotics officer with firsthand experience fighting organized crime on the front lines. We get into the evolution of Mexican cartels from smuggling organizations into paramilitary forces, the rise of CJNG, drones, corruption, tradecraft, operational security, and why the security challenges facing Mexico are inseparable from the future of the United States. This is a companion podcast to my new thriller, THE FOURTH OPTION, talking to those on the front lines, analyzing modern warfare, and taking listeners deeper into the themes that inspired the novel. This podcast series is presented by HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, and Bravo Company USA.
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Danger Close | The Fourth Option Podcast: Steve Murphy & Javier Peña
3w ago01:52:41Tap to summarizeToday on DANGER CLOSE: THE FOURTH OPTION, I’m joined by Steve Murphy and Javier Peña — the real DEA agents behind Netflix’s Narcos.Straight from the agents who were there: working undercover in jeans and a polo with a target on their backs, Escobar’s self-built prison, treason charges, and the order that changed everything — “We’re not here to seize dope. We’re here to kill Pablo Escobar.”This is a companion podcast to my new thriller, THE FOURTH OPTION, talking to those on the front lines, analyzing modern warfare, and taking listeners deeper into the themes that inspired the novel.This podcast series is presented by HUXWRX Safety Co., Staccato 2011, and Bravo Company.
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Danger Close | Dark Wolf Podcast Episode 9: Taylor Kitsch
May 101:58:59Tap to summarizeToday, Jack is joined by Taylor Kitsch who plays Ben Edwards in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video for the final installment of this Danger Close Dark Wolf podcast series.Jack and Taylor walk through the origin of Ben Edwards in The Terminal List, every episode of Dark Wolf, the moments that defined Ben’s character, and stories from behind the scenes covering what it took to bring Ben's depth and humanity to life on screen.They also get into the motorcycles, Ben's tattoos, the physical toll of the action sequences, Jack's cameos, the opening sequence and music, the significance of including Once an Eagle, and where the series may be headed.This is a companion podcast to The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video, taking listeners deeper into the story, characters, and creative process behind the series.Watch The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-List-Dark-Wolf-Season/dp/B0F7HFJ64C FOLLOW TAYLOR @taylorkitschhttps://www.instagram.com/taylorkitsch/
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The Fourth Option: Prologue Part 2
Apr 3000:04:19Tap to summarizeGet an early start on THE FOURTH OPTION. Listen to Prologue, Part 2, narrated by Ray Porter.The audiobook drops along with the hardcover and eBook on May 12. Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/TheFourthOptionAudioAudio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THE FOURTH OPTION by Jack Carr and M.P. Woodward, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2026 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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The Fourth Option: Prologue Part 1
Apr 2800:11:50Tap to summarizeGet an early start on THE FOURTH OPTION. Listen to Prologue, Part 1, narrated by Ray Porter.The audiobook drops along with the hardcover and eBook on May 12. Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/TheFourthOptionAudioAudio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THE FOURTH OPTION by Jack Carr and M.P. Woodward, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2026 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Danger Close | Dark Wolf Podcast Episode 8: Dar Salim
Apr 2401:09:23Tap to summarizeToday, Jack is joined by Dar Salim in Dar’s first ever podcast appearance! Dar plays Mohammed “Mo” Farooq in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video. In this episode, Jack and Dar cover the physicality of the character, the moral grey zone he operates in, and the subtle nuance that makes his decisions resonate with audiences. They explore the relationships that define the story, the scale and authenticity behind the action sequences, and the foundation that grounds the world of Dark Wolf. Dar also shares the remarkable life journey that shaped him as a person and an actor, and what's ahead in True Believer. Watch The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Terminal-List-Dark-Wolf/0MYH9XYR9SCGXB57LR8ES71GFL FOLLOW DAR @darsalim1https://www.instagram.com/darsalim1/ This is a companion podcast to The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video, taking listeners deeper into the story, characters, and creative process behind the series.
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Danger Close | Dark Wolf Podcast Episode 7: Luke Hemsworth
Apr 2201:10:49Tap to summarizeToday, Jack is joined by Luke Hemsworth, who plays Jules Landry in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. In this episode, Luke and Jack discuss what it takes to portray a character who is likable but unsettling at the same time, Luke’s ability to bring Landry's dynamic with Ben, Tal, Eliza, and Raife to life, the tension beneath the surface and the fine line between charm and menace that defines the Jules Landry character. They also cover Luke's first days on set with Taylor Kitsch, the difficult scenes with Tal and how those were handled with care, and the arc building toward Luke’s transformational moment as Landry in True Believer. This is a companion podcast to The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Prime Video, taking listeners deeper into the story, characters, and creative process behind the series. Watch The Terminal List: Dark Wolf: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Terminal-List-Dark-Wolf/0MYH9XYR9SCGXB57LR8ES71GFL FOLLOW LUKE @hemsworthlukehttps://www.instagram.com/hemsworthluke/
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The Fourth Option: Preface
Apr 2100:08:25Tap to summarizeGet an early start on The Fourth Option. The incomparable Ray Porter – voice of THE TERMINAL LIST series and TARGETED series - is BACK, bringing his talents to the audiobook edition of THE FOURTH OPTION. The audiobook drops along with the hardcover and eBook on May 12. Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/TheFourthOptionAudio Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from THE FOURTH OPTION by Jack Carr and M.P. Woodward, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2026 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Danger Close | Dark Wolf Podcast Episode 6: Shiraz Tzarfati
Apr 1501:02:33Tap to summarizeToday, Jack is joined by Shiraz Tzarfati, who plays Tal Varon in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. In this episode, Shiraz and Jack talk about discovering Tal’s character from the audition to her first meeting with Ben and Raife to one of the most brutal fight scenes of the season. They discuss Shiraz’s first days on set, Tal’s place on the team, and the tension between her and Jules Landry. Shiraz also reflects on Tal’s final scene and how the character has changed by the end of the season.
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