Episode #1942
Mark Greaney
Books mentioned
The Gray Man
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:00
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Sierra Six
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:00
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Gunmetal Gray
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The Shining
Mentioned by Mark Greaney · at 00:32:03 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Cujo
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Pet Sematary
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The Tommyknockers
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Misery
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The Operator
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Armored
Mentioned by Mark Greaney · at 01:22:22 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Red Metal
Mentioned by Mark Greaney · at 01:40:13 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Mark Greaney, author of the Gray Man novels, discusses his writing process, research, editing, audiobook narration, and film adaptations. He reflects on influential authors, co-writing military fiction, continuing Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series, and the real-world military and intelligence events behind Sierra Six and Burner, while also addressing fitness, chronic pain, recovery, and disciplined training.
What they talked about
- Writing violent thrillers while being a normal person
- The Gray Man movie casting and Ryan Gosling controversy
- Dealing with obsessive fans and stalkers
- Imposter syndrome and the writing process
- Researching special operations and military details
- Writing through chronic pain and knee surgeries
- The inverted table for back decompression
- Work-life balance and creative discipline
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