Episode #1467

Jack Carr

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Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, discusses his transition from military service to writing thrillers like 'The Terminal List' and 'Savage Son'. He shares his writing process, influences from authors like David Morrell, and research for upcoming novels involving bioweapons and targeted assassinations. The conversation also covers his experiences with government surveillance, hunting, and adapting his books for television.

What they talked about

  • Writing his first novel while still in the Navy SEALs
  • Using real military gear and experience in fiction
  • Training routines and CrossFit in the military
  • Hunting brown bear in Russia
  • Prepping and self-reliance during the pandemic
  • The publishing process and meeting his editor
  • Torture scenes and the debate on torture
  • NCIS investigation of a fellow SEAL author

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