Peter Berg is a celebrated director, producer, writer, and actor known for his compelling storytelling in projects like Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, Lone Survivor, Patriots Day, Deepwater Horizon, and Mile 22. His work spans critically acclaimed films, Emmy-nominated television, and memorable acting roles in features and shows including Chicago Hope and ... Show More
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From Baghdad to Bestsellers: A Conversation with Alex Berenson
This week on DANGER CLOSE, Jack Carr is joined by Alex Berenson—former New York Times reporter, bestselling thriller author, and investigative journalist. Alex began his career as a journalist after graduating from Yale with degrees in history and economics, joining The Denver Po ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 2
Surrender Not An Option
This week on DANGER CLOSE, Jack Carr is joined by Eugene H. Pugh, a Vietnam veteran and former member of MACV-SOG’s elite Recon Team Asp. Born in Colón, Panama, Gene began his military journey in 1966, volunteering for Special Forces and serving as a communications sergeant, assi ... Show More
2h 23m
Jan 2025
#157 Peter Berg - Exposing Big Pharma, Lone Survivor, and Hollywood’s Dark Side
Peter Berg is an American director, producer, and writer. He began his career as an actor, before transitioning to directing with his feature debut "Very Bad Things" (1998) and has since helmed notable films including "Friday Night Lights" (2004), "Hancock" (2008), "Lone Survivor ... Show More
2h 10m
Jun 2024
The Many Faces of the Hit Man
“Hit Man,” a new film directed by Richard Linklater, is not, in fact, about a hit man. The movie follows Gary Johnson (Glen Powell), a mild-mannered philosophy professor who assists law enforcement in sting operations by posing as a contract killer—and playing on the expectations ... Show More
46m 51s
Aug 2024
Rob Delaney, actor and comedian
Rob Delaney is a comedian, writer and actor who is best known for the television series Catastrophe, which he co-wrote and co-starred in alongside Sharon Horgan. He has also appeared in Hollywood blockbusters including Deadpool and Mission Impossible. Rob was born in Boston, Mass ... Show More
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