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Today’s guest on Danger Close is a comedian, musician and writer known for mixing blunt political analysis with his own brand of fast-talking humor.  Chad Prather is also currently a Republican Candidate for the Governor of Texas. Chad hosts the Blaze TV’s The Chad Prather Show, and has made numerous appearances on outlets including CNN, Fox News, A&E and others. His latest book, Am I Crazy: An Unapologetic Patriot Takes on the Insanity of Today’s Woke World, is available now.  You can find his latest tour dates at WatchChad.com and follow him on Instagram @ watchchad.  Sponsors:  SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.  Featured Gear:  Leatherman Wave  Leatherman Wave Sheath   Goalzero Nomad 50 Solar Panel

Today's guest on Danger Close is Brad Leone.  Brad Leone is one of the most exciting names in the world of food.  In addition to being a popular chef, he’s also an avid outdoorsman who merges his passions in his new bestselling book Field Notes for Food Adventure: Recipes and Stories from the Woods to the Ocean. In it, Brad combines his love for fishing, hunting and traveling with his unique approach to food, emphasizing the use of fire and fermentation.   Brad also competed in the recent SIG Hunter Games along with Jack and other outdoor enthusiasts including Laura Zerra, Eli Crane, Bo Sandoval, Royce Gracie, Valentina “The Bullet” Shevchenko, and others. Brad is known for his widely popular online series on Bon Appetit’s YouTube channel, It’s Alive with Brad, and It’s Alive: Goin’ Places, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers.   You can follow him on Instagram @brad_leone  Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.  Ten Thousand: 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.  Aimpoint: Today’s show is also brought to you by Aimpoint. Go to aimpoint.info/jackcarr and use the offer code jackcarr to get a free signed copy of THE DEVIL’S HAND hardcover with the purchase of any Aimpoint Comp Series or Micro Series optic.   Featured Gear:  Seaholm Rover Field Watch  Down the River Forge - Kane Knife

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 some of YOUR questions. Dozens of Danger Close listeners submitted questions to Jack about everything from his writing process and The Terminal List series to questions about gear and even the influences that helped shape his life.   If you want to submit questions for future episodes, be sure to follow @dangerclosepodcast and @jackcarrusa on Instagram and be on the lookout for future listener question posts!     Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.  Aimpoint: Today’s show is also brought to you by Aimpoint. Go to aimpoint.info/jackcarr and use the offer code jackcarr to get a free signed copy of THE DEVIL’S HAND hardcover with the purchase of any Aimpoint Comp Series or Micro Series optic.

Today's guest on Danger Close is Toby Harnden.  Toby Harnden is an accomplished author, editor and journalist, known for in-depth reporting, and fearless approach to writing. In fact, he was once even imprisoned in Zimbabwe for his reporting and has also faced prosecution in Northern Ireland related to his work. Toby reported from more than 30 countries during his time as a foreign correspondent for The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times of London.   He served as an officer in the Royal Navy and holds dual U.S. and British citizenship. Toby’s first book, Bandit Country, is a must read for those interested in understanding The Troubles in Northern Ireland.   His book Dead Men Risen: An Epic Story of War and Heroism in Afghanistan was awarded the prestigious Orwell Prize. He recently released his latest work, First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.   You can learn more at TobyHarnden.com   Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.    Featured Gear  SIG CROSS Rifle  SIG BDX System   CIVIVI Blade  Alpine  Distilling Bourbon

(Note: This interview was recorded in January 2020 at the Las Vegas SHOT Show, prior to Eli’s official announcement that he would be running for Congress.)  If you’ve listened to past episodes of Danger Close, then today’s guest will be familiar to you. Eli Crane is a former Navy SEAL, the CEO of Bottle Breacher, a SIG Sauer brand ambassador, speaker, entrepreneur, and veterans’ advocate. Eli is also is running for Congress from the state of Arizona.   Eli Crane first started making bottle openers from .50-caliber shells in his garage, but today the company has exploded and sells a ton of cool military / tactical inspired products. Eli has been featured in Entrepreneur.com, Coffee or Die, and ABC’s Shark Tank.     You can follow him on social media @elicrane_ceo and learn more about his campaign at eliforarizona.com.  Presented by SIG Sauer.

Today’s guest on Danger Close is Dean Stott.  Dean is a former operator in Great Britain’s Special Boat Service, a security consultant, adventurer, endurance athlete, and author.  Dean served in the British military’s elite SBS before transitioning to the private sector following a parachuting accident in 2011. After a second career as a highly sought after security consultant focused on high-risk jobs involving extortion campaigns, kidnappings, pirates, military coups and civil unrest which included the evacuation of the Canadian Embassy in Libya, he set his sights on breaking a record in the Guinness Book of World Records.    The journey to break a world record led to breaking two records. He is the fastest person to ever to cycle the Pan-American Highway - from the southern tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He is also the first person ever to complete that journey in under 100 days. Dean is also a motivational speaker, addressing crowds of thousands with insights into topics like resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity. Dean is the author of the book Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breaker.   You can find him on Instagram @deanstott    Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.    Gear Spotlight: Jack’s EDC  SIG P365 XL    SIG 365 V-Crown  SOG Knives Terminus XR LTE    Dynamis Blade     Dynamis Blade Sheath     Dynamis Belt    Black Point Tactical Mini WING Holster    Jack Carr Leather Wallet    Streamlight Stylus Pro Penlight    Petzl Headlamp    Dark Angel Medical Kit    The Terminal List Series

For more than two decades, Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb, served in the United States Army, over fifteen of those years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta, more commonly referred to as Delta Force.   In 1993, he was involved in the Battle of Mogadishu, depicted in the book and film Black Hawk Down.  Kyle operated at the highest levels of special operations as an Assault Team Leader, Sniper Team Leader, Troop Sergeant Major, Combat Development Sergeant Major, and Task Force Sergeant Major.    Drawing on his combat experience from Mogadishu to Mosul, Kyle founded the tactical gear and training company Viking Tactics. As an industry leader in tactical shooting techniques and as the designer of combat proven gear to include the VTAC Sling Jack used in the SEAL Teams and still uses today, Kyle continues to lead and influence in the private sector, teaching leadership, shooting, and tactical courses to the military and law enforcement communities.  He is the host of the Team VTAC Podcast and can often be found at the SIG SAUER Academy or hunting the backcountry.    He is the author of Leadership in the Shadows , Green Eyes and Black Rifles: The Warriors Guide to Combat Carbine , and Stay in the Fight: Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol    Sponsors:  SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.

Peter Bergen is an acclaimed journalist, terrorism and national security analyst, and author of the new book, The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden, which examines the life, philosophy, influence, and personal contradictions of the infamous leader of al-Qaeda. Bergen famously interviewed bin Laden in 1997. Bergen currently serves as the Vice President for Global Studies & Fellows at New America and is New America’s director of the International Security and Future of War programs. He is also a national security analyst for CNN and a professor at Arizona State University where he co-directs the Center on the Future of War.  Bergen is a member of the Homeland Security Experts Group and a fellow at Fordham University’s Center on National Security, and serves on the editorial board of one of the leading scholarly journal in the field of counter-terrorism: Studies in Conflict & Terrorism.  He has previously taught at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Along with his latest, Bergen has written and edited three New York Times best-selling books, along with four books that have been named among the best non-fiction books of the year by The Washington Post.  He is also an Emmy winning documentary filmmaker. His works include Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad, United States of Jihad: Who Are America's Homegrown Terrorists, and How Do We Stop Them?, The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict between America and Al-Qaeda, Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos, Drone Wars: Transforming Conflict, Law, and Policy, and more.    You can follow him on Twitter @peterbergencnn       Sponsors: SIG Sauer: Today’s episode is presented by SIG Sauer.  Schnee’s: When you shop at Schnees.com use the promo code JACK21 for 10% off your next pair of boots    Featured Gear:  Makai Metal Works Blades   Adaptive X Slash Kit (Dynamis Alliance)

Note: Today’s podcast has been adapted from Jack’s November Video Update. Be sure to subscribe to Jack’s YouTube channel to never miss new videos and content.    It’s that time: In this Friday’s episode of the Danger Close podcast, Jack reads and responds to some recent “negative” reviews of The Terminal List series -- and some thoughtful analysis of the books from readers.  Also, Jack breaks down his selections for the November reading list.   Presented by SIG Sauer.  Reading List  Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand  The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand  The Winds of War by Herman Wouk  War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk  Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast / Jocko Podcast Underground / Warrior Kid Podcast / and Jocko Unraveling. He is the co-founder and CEO of Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting firm that helps others lead and win. He is also the co-owner of Origin USA, a Maine-based company bringing manufacturing back to the USA with American made Jiu-Jitsu GIs, jeans, boots, and Jocko Fuel Clean Energy drinks and nutritional supplements.      Jocko served for 20 years in the SEAL Teams and was the Task Unit Commander of Task Unit Bruiser during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Following Ramadi, Jocko took over as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams and put Jack through two of his pre-deployment workups when Jack was a Platoon Commander and Troop Commander.    Jocko is the author of Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, The Dichotomy of Leadership, Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, Leadership Strategy and Tactics Field Manual, Mikey and the Dragons, and the Way of the Warrior Kid series. His latest book, Final Spin, is his debut work of fiction and explores the themes of brotherhood, love, suffering, happiness, and sacrifice.  In this episode, Jocko and Jack discuss their experiences in the SEAL Teams, Jocko’s new book, and what it would take for Jocko to enter the political arena.    You can follow Jocko on Instagram (@jockowillink), Twitter (@jockowillink) Facebook (@jkowillink), and the Jocko Podcast YouTube Channel   Presented by SIG Sauer.  Featured Gear: SEAL Owned Businesses   Resco Watches  Half Face Blades  Today’s featured gear segment is presented by 10 Thousand: Ten Thousand is offering Danger Close listeners 15% off their purchase. Just go to tenthousand.cc and code DANGERCLOSE to receive 15% off of your purchase.