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Today’s guest is a writer, tactical advisor, and retired U.S. Army Ranger.  Jariko Denman enlisted in the United States Army in 1997. Shortly after, he began the selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion. From 2002-2012, Jariko made 15 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, and Ranger Company First Sergeant. He retired from active duty in 2017. Since leaving the military, Jariko has worked as a tactical advisor on national ad campaigns, television programs, and several Hollywood films including The Outpost and Mile 22. He has also worked as a freelance journalist. Today, Jariko is a contributing writer and content producer for Coffee or Die Magazine and Black Rifle Coffee Company. You can learn more about Jariko by following him on Instagram @laidbackberserker You can check out his work at coffeeordie.com/jariko-denman. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass work bench SIG P322 Rise Armament 1121XR Forged T-Shirts 

As the release date for Only the Dead quickly approaches, Danger Close listeners get a special early listen to the prologue and first two chapters, read by Ray Porter. You can pre-order the audiobook now. About Only the Dead: In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and a weakened United States facing rampant inflation, political division, and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to assume control. And with the world’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. They’re wrong. From the firms of Wall Street to the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and Moscow, secrets from the past have the uncanny ability to rise to the surface in the present. With the odds stacked against him, James Reece is on a mission generations in the making. Unfortunately for his enemies, the former SEAL is not concerned with odds. He is on the warpath. And when James Reece picks up his tomahawk and sniper rifle, no one is out of range. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from ONLY THE DEAD by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2023 by Jack Carr, LLC. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc. SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel: https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/ Protekt: Visit https://protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD original.

On today’s episode, Jack is joined by U.S. Army veterans and authors Don Bentley and Alan Mack.   Don spent 10 years as an Apache Helicopter Pilot for the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with valor for actions in Afghanistan. He is the creator of the Matt Drake thriller series, which includes Hostile Intent,  The Outside Man, and Without Sanction. He is also the author of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. novels  Zero Hour, Target Acquired, and Flash Point. The newest addition to the Matt Drake series, Forgotten War, is out now.  CW5 Alan Mack is a Master Aviator who has logged more than 6,700 hours of flight; over 3,200 of those hours were flown with night vision goggles. For his actions in Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq he was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Bronze Star Medals, 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award Alan is the author of the book Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars. The book chronicles Alan’s experiences in Army Aviation and as a team lead in the opening months of the war in Afghanistan.   You can learn more about Don at donbentleybooks.com. To learn more about Alan, you can visit alancmack.com.  Be sure to follow both of them on Twitter @bentleydonb and @alancmack2015  SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Westley Richards Bag  Achter Knives Red Clover Coffee Official Jack Carr Merchandise Only the Dead - Pre Order now

Today’s guest is Geraint Jones. Geraint is an author and Welsh military combat veteran. He completed three combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the General Officer Commanding's Award for Gallantry. Following his service in the Middle East, he was selected for the Reconnaissance Platoon. After the military, Geraint protected commercial shipping against Somalian and Nigerian-based piracy. Geraint is also the New York Times bestselling author of the Blood Forest series, The Raven and the Eagle series, Sugarman, Lost in the Fire, and Brothers in Arms. His latest book, Escape from Kabul, is out now. His podcast, Veteran State of Mind, is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  You can follow him on Instagram @grjbooks SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG ⁠here⁠. Featured Gear: Badass Work Bench  Vertx backpack  James Yeager: The Four Pillars of Fighting Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club Official Jack Carr Whiskey Glasses Forged T-Shirts  SIG SAUER Concierge Service Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.

Today’s guest is award-winning actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author, Gary Sinise. A generation of moviegoers remember Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, a performance that garnered Best Supporting Actor nominations from the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and the Academy Awards.  He was also recognized with the Commander’s Award from the Disabled American Veterans foundation for the role.  He has appeared in numerous films including Apollo 13, Snake Eyes, Ransom, Imposter, The Green Mile, Mission to Mars, and The Human Stain. On television, Gary starred as Jack Garrett on Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders and Detective “Mac” Taylor on CSI: New York.  More recently, he played Dr. Robert Ellman on Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. In 2017, Gary received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Throughout his career, Gary has been an advocate for America’s service members.  He currently serves on the President’s Advisory Group for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, the Community Council for Hope for Warriors, and as an honorary board member for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).  He is also the founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which seeks to give back to America’s defenders, veterans, and first responders.  In 2003, Gary founded the “Lt. Dan Band,” a 13-piece cover band that plays concerts benefiting military charities. Gary has won several awards in recognition of his work with servicemembers, veterans, and their families, including the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment, the Patriot Award, the Spirit of the USO Award, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.  In 2008, he received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor award for service to the nation.   His autobiography, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service, chronicles Gary discovering his calling to make sure America’s defenders are never forgotten.  You can learn more about Gary at www.garysinise.com on Instagram @garysiniseofficial SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.  Hooten Young  Protekt Rest HANG6 300 MPR Rifle Christensen Arms 

Today’s guest is legendary SAS operator Rusty Firmin. Rusty Firmin served in the British Army for 27 years, most of them at the highest levels of special operations.  Famously known as “the man with no gloves,” Rusty served as the SAS Blue Team lead during the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege in London that resulted in the rescue of 19 hostages.  Rusty recounts his experiences in the SAS in his books, Go! Go! Go! The SAS. The Iranian Embassy Siege. The True Story. and The Regiment: 15 Years in the SAS. Go! Go! Go! was the inspiration behind the major motion picture, 6 Days, starring Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, and Abbie Cornish.  Following his time in the SAS, Rusty transferred his skills to the private security industry consulting for diamond mines in West Africa, global news organizations, corporations, actors, Olympic teams, and foreign dignitaries.  You can learn more about Rusty at rusty-firmin.com and by following him on Twitter @RustyFirmin SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Magpul: Use code DANGERCLOSE at Magpul.com to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more. Offer valid only at Magpul.com, enter code in your cart or look for the "Apply Discount Code" link in checkout, cannot be combined with other offers: Use code DANGERCLOSE at Magpul.com to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Hooten Young Cigars  Skippers Custom Leather Dead Shot Tacticalories  Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club Official Jack Carr Merchandise  Ben Garwood: Ground Hammer Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.

Today’s guest is award-winning author Larry Loftis. In addition to being a two-time Florida Books Awards winner, Larry is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Spy: The True Story of World War II Spy Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones, Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Spy Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Woman, and Into the Lion’s Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov: World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond.  His fourth book, The Watchmaker’s Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom, is available now.  Before becoming a full-time author, Larry was an AV-rated lawyer. He has published scholarly articles in the National Law Journal, Florida Bar Journal, and Florida Banking. You can learn more about Larry by visiting larryloftis.com and following him on Instagram @larryloftis SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.

On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack is joined by Landon Beach, Scott Brick, and Ray Porter for a discussion on Beach’s latest thriller, Narrator, and the art of audiobook narration.  About Ray Porter: Listeners will know Ray Porter as the voice of the Terminal List series.  An acclaimed actor and narrator, Ray has provided the voice for hundreds of audiobooks, including the entire The Terminal List series. Ray has a decades-long career as an actor, spending nearly 20 years in Shakespearean productions. He has appeared in TV shows and movies including Modern Family, Sons of Anarchy, Argo, ER, Almost Famous, and recently in Zack Snyder's Justice League, starring as the villain Darkseid.  You can learn more about Ray by following him on Instagram @the.ray.porter or on Twitter @Ray_Porter  About Scott Brick: Scott Brick is an actor, writer, and award-winning audiobook narrator.  He has won over 60 Earphone Awards, five Audie Awards, and five SOVAS Awards for voiceover. In the first five years of his career, he recorded 250 titles. Now, over 20 years in, Scott has narrated more than 900 audiobooks, including Jurassic Park, the Jack Reacher series, the Hunt for Red October, and Narrator.  You can learn more about Scott at scottbrick.com  About Landon Beach: Landon Beach is an author, former Naval Officer, and teacher.   He is an award-winning novelist known for The Great Lakes Saga and Sunrise-Side Mystery series. The Great Lakes Saga consists of five novels: The Wreck, The Sail, The Cabin, The Hike, and The Bay, which is scheduled to release in July 2024.   His private investigator series, Sunrise-Side Mystery, currently has two titles: Huron Breeze and Huron Nights. The next two novels in the series, The Blue Hour Sanction and Huron Sunrise, will be available later this year.  Landon’s critically acclaimed standalone psychological thriller, Narrator, was released last summer. Scott Brick narrated the audiobook. Before becoming a full-time author, Landon graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as a Surface Warfare Officer. Following his service, Landon spent 15 years as an educator.  You can learn more about Landon at landonbeachbooks.com  SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at 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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Aimpoint: Visit  https://aimpoint.us/promotions/2022/jackcarr/ and use code JACKCARR and receive a free signed hardcover of The Devil’s Hand, the latest in the Terminal List Series. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench  Skippers Custom Leather Black Rifle Coffee Company Darn Tough Socks Official Jack Carr Merchandise Protekt Immunity  SIG Sauer MPX

On today’s episode, Jack is joined by Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill. Clint is a retired United States Secret Service Special Agent and Assistant Director who served five presidential administrations from 1958 to 1975: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. The defining moment of his career came when he jumped onto the back of the presidential limousine in an effort to protect President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the President’s assassination. Lisa McCubbin Hill is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, while working with Gerard Blaine on The Kennedy Detail: JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence, Lisa met Clint Hill, convincing him to share the memories he buried for 50 years. Today, Clint credits Lisa with helping him “find a reason to live, not just exist.” Together, Lisa and Clint have co-authored several New York Times bestselling books including  Mrs. Kennedy and Me, a memoir of the four years Clint spent with Jacqueline Kennedy, Five Days in November, an account of the Kennedy assassination, and Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford, covering the period from 1958 to 1975. Their latest My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy is available now. You can learn more about Clint and Lisa by visiting clinthillsecretservice.com and lisamccubbin.com You can follow them on Instagram @lisamccubin and @clinthill_ss SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here. SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Protekt: Get 25% off at https://www.protekt.com/dangerclose Aimpoint: Visit  https://aimpoint.us/promotions/2022/jackcarr/ and use code JACKCARR and receive a free signed hardcover of The Devil’s Hand, the latest in the Terminal List Series. Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original. 

Today’s guest is an expert on geopolitics with unique insights into global conflicts. Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, renowned author, speaker, and consultant. His work includes analyses of 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 an array of clients including energy companies, financial institutions, agricultural interests, and the U.S. military. Zeihan is the New York Times bestselling author: The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning. Find out more at Zeihan.com You can also follow Peter on Twitter @PeterZeihan SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at www.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! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit https://www.protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Badass Work Bench Petzl Headlamps Black Rifle Coffee Company 300 Triple Shot  SIG SAUER P210 Official Jack Carr Merchandise  Protekt Hydration and Energy Liquid Formula  Headhunter Blades Aimpoint ACRO Red Dot Sight Bubba Gear Ropes  Magpul DAKA GRID Organizer