Over the past year, the Jack Carr Book Club and the Danger Close Podcast brought together bestselling authors and literary legends to share hard-earned lessons from the page.
In this special Writing Advice episode, we’ve gathered the most insightful, actionable, and inspiring moments from those interviews. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a reader fasci ... Show More
Dec 17
2025 Year Review + What’s Ahead in 2026
In this episode, Jack sits down for a look back at 2025 — the books, conversations, milestones, and behind-the-scenes work that defined the last twelve months. From the premiere of DARK WOLF and the launch of CRY HAVOC, to standout podcast guests, book club moments, this episode ... Show More
44m 24s
Dec 3
The Best of MACV-SOG: Stories From the Warriors Who Lived It
Throughout 2025, Danger Close featured some of the most powerful, emotional, and historically significant conversations in the show’s history — none more impactful than the interviews with the men of MACV-SOG, men who inspired the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Cry Havoc. F ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2025
The Courage Crisis: How YOU Can Make A Difference Today | John Avlon (PT. 2)
<p>The hardest thing in life is finding the courage to do what’s right when it costs you. In this episode, Ryan continues his conversation with journalist and historian John Avlon, diving into the dangerous myths we cling to, the lessons he learned from running for office, and th ... Show More
48m 46s
Mar 2025
Rising from Ashes | John Vaillant on Building Resiliency From Destruction
<p>While in Vancouver on tour, Ryan Holiday met up with one of his favorite authors, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/collections/vendors?q=John%20Vaillant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Vaillant</a>, to discuss how destruction and crisis can fuel creativ ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2024
Sunday Pick: How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear
<p>Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, a podcast about what makes the greatest minds tick. </p><p>In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’ ... Show More
43m 56s
Jul 2024
Lillo Brancato: Fame, Failure & Finding Purpose
Jon Bernthal sits down with Lillo Brancato, star of 'A Bronx Tale,' for a raw and unfiltered conversation about fame, addiction, and redemption. Brancato opens up about his meteoric rise to stardom, his descent into drug addiction, and the tragic incident that changed his life fo ... Show More
1h 58m
Mar 2020
Can't Hurt Me Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Part 2 of 2
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare—poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US A ... Show More
6h 16m
Mar 2025
#178 Ben Owen - Inside the Life of an Addict
Ben Owen is an Army Infantry veteran, a father to eight children, graduate of the University of Alabama, and American Patriot. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Ben has excelled in leadership, strategy, raising brand awareness and sales. He is the President of digital media ... Show More
5h 25m