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Course of Action
by Jeff Clark
From Fact to Fiction. Behind the headlines, stories, and current events of today. Join host Jeff Clark and his guests as they talk books, politics, headlines, preparation, and more. #Alwaysforward
Episodes
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Gene Koon - Perfect Shot
Gene Koon is the author of ANOTHER TRY, and a former broadcast video director.ANOTHER TRY:Garris Kelley is a covert CIA operative—until his identity is blown on social media after taking down a cartel kingpin. Overnight, he goes from invisible to hunted.When a mass shooting erupts on Portland’s…
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Tegan Broadwater: Life in the Fishbowl of Gang Culture
Tegan Broadwater, author, podcaster, speaker, and entrepreneur joins the show to talk his book: Life in the Fishbowl Tegan to an unconventional path from musician to FBI-assigned undercover operative to take down 51 members of the notorious gang of Crips. Bookmarks: 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Gang Work...
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Jack MacTavish: A Royal Diamonds Worth of Adventure
Jack MacTavish, debut author and patriot, joins to talk his debut thriller ROYAL DIAMONDS. If you like action, adventure, with a little espionage and Caribbean antics, you will love Royal Diamonds. Jack MacTavish is a retired United States Army colonel and the author of high-stakes…
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Ward Larsen - A Deep Dive into the Heart of COLD ZERO's Arctic World
Air Force veteran, Pilot, and USA Today Bestselling Author Ward Larsen has teamed up with legendary #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Brad Thor to deliver COLD ZERO, a thrilling and chilling new novel on 10 Feb 2026, just in time to heat up the cold winter months.Not only has the book been sold to...
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CJ Box: Joe Pickett is at a Crossroads
NY Times Bestselling author CJ Box joins the show for the first time ever to discuss his newest Joe Pickett novel, brain injuries, navigating Hollywood, game wardens, and fly fishing. His new book, THE CROSSROADS, is a pivotal time in the Joe Pickett series. This book isn't the typical Pickett...
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Direct Action with TOP GUN pilot Jack Stewart
No stranger to the show, TOP GUN pilot Jack Stewart joins me again, this time to celebrate some major news.First, his new book in the W.E.B Griffin estate, DIRECT ACTION, releases December 16th, 2025. For Jack, this is a dream come true getting to write for such an awesome series. But that's not...
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The Second Son with Ryan Steck and Simon Gervais
The Real Book Spy - Ryan Steck, and bestselling author and former Canadian special agent Simon Gervais join me to talk their new collaboration thriller, THE SECOND SON.If you know Simon's books, you know he's a bestseller already. His Clayton White series has exploded on Amazon, and the film…
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Burn Notice with Told Goldberg
This the funniest episode to date! NY Time Bestselling author Tod Goldberg joins me for a hilarious interview to celebrate the release of his new book ONLY WAY OUT. Todd is the bestselling author of fifteen books, including the accalaimed GANGSTERLAND series. He founded and directs the MFA in...
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Executive power with Navy Vets Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson
In their third, and final, Tom Clancy publication, Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson sit down with me to discuss the journey to becoming New York Times Bestselling authors, what it meant to write for the Clancy estate, the current affairs in Africa, China, and Russia, and what their new imprint over…
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Jessica Berg: Unconventional Agent Flips Publishing On Its Head
Jessica Berg, author and founder of Rosecliff Literary, an agency focused on developing authors and breaking industry norms, joins me to talk all things publishing, agents, and what Rosecliff is doing differently than everyone else. If you are an aspiring author, this is the episode for you. A...
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Combat Special Mission Aviator Anthony Dyer - Moon Child
Combat Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer joins me to talk about his new book MOON CHILD: THE ROOTS AND WINGS OF A USAF COMBAT SPECIAL MISSIONS AVIATOR, his time in combat high in the skies above the Middle-East, his transition from active duty to civilian life, and what he is doing to help...
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Jack du Brul - The Iron Storm
In his first podcast ever, Jack du Brul joins me and cohost Charles Hack to talk his latest entry into the Clive Cussler Isaac Bell series, IRON STORM. In an also impressive feat, Jack has no website or social media accounts, so this is truly a FIRST interview! Jack is a bestselling author of...
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Commanding the Seas with Lt Commander Robert Adamcik
Lt Commander turned thriller author Robert Adamcik joins me to talk his new book “The Waveforce Affair”, naval warfare, and his thoughts on the Pentagon today.Bob served as a Surface Warfare officer in Operation Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Stabilize, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation…
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TOP SHOT All-Star Gary Quesenberry
Live with Air Marshall and TOP SHOT Finalist Gary Qusenberry to celebrate the release of his thriller novel Dead to Rights!Gary Quesenberry was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where his parents taught him the value of hard work, patriotism, and commitment to family. His passion for...
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Actress Ally Walker - The Light Runner, Sons of Anarchy, and Hollywood Stories
Ally Walker, actress, writer, director, and now debut author joins me to discuss her new book THE LIGHT RUNNER.You might know Ally from TV and film, most notably as Agent June Stahl on SONS OF ANARCHY, but Ally hasn't just been in front of the camera her entire career. As well as being in popular...
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Kyle Mills: Fade back In
Kyle Mills, a New York Times Bestselling author of 9 Vince Flynn novels, joins me to celebrate the release of his first book since he handed over the reins to the Mitch Rapp series to Don Bentley.Kyle picked up the pen again and dusted off a familiar character in Salam "Fade" al-Fayed, bringing...
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Will Webster - Rockets Red Glare
Will Wester has worked at the highest levels of business and government, including stints in the White House. An avid fisherman and athlete, Webster has completed over 120 marathons. In this episode he joins me to discuss his new book ROCKETS RED GLARE. ROCKETS RED GLARE his Webster's first book,...
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Andrew Warren - Tokyo Goes Full Black
Andrew Warren, author of the international bestselling Thomas Caine thriller series joins for a second time to celebrate the re-release of his bestselling Thomas Caine series, fresh with a new cover! Decades of experience in the film and television industry have given Andrew a love for cinematic...
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Claire Isenthal - A Totally New Order Rises
On this livestream, one of Jeff’s favorite people and extremely talented author, Claire Isenthal, returns to talk the follow up to her debut best-selling novel THE RISING ORDER, with THE NEW ORDER.A graduate of Purdue University, Claire worked in digital marketing and ad sales for over ten years...
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Training The Ultimate Warriors with Martin Rooney
My guest tonight is the founder and head coach of Training for Warriors Martin Rooney. Martin is a coach of fighters across the globe, an all-conference athlete, and former member of the US Bobsled team, now turned into a thriller author with his fiction debut BLOOD FEUD.Get your copy here:...
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Direwolves, Lord Alexander Hawke, and the Legend of Ted Bell
On this special livestream there is not one, but TWO awesome guests and for good reason. Lord Alexander Hawke is back in action. That’s cause for a celebration. Ryan Steck, also known as The Real Book Spy, is an author and thriller junkie behind the pen on the latest Hawke thriller. Having been a...
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From Top Shot to Bestselling Author: Gary Quesenberry Shares Life As An Air Marshall
From Top Shot To Bestselling Author: Gary Quesenberry On His New Book HOMECOMING #federalairmarshal #situationalawareness #topshotEver wonder what it’s like to be a Federal Air Marshal? Please visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/In this episode, I sit down with...
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UFOs, Aliens, and Secret Government projects with AF Engineer Paul Vecchiet
Paul Vecchiet, a former USAF Civil Engineer joins me to discuss everything from UFOs to Extraterrestrials, technology limits, natural disasters, and why we can't, and won't go back to the MOON (hint: there's a listening station by another life form there!)Paul is the author of THE DISCLOSURE...
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All things Archery with Tanker veteran Sam Westfall
All things Archery with Tanker veteran Sam Westfall in this new episode!Sam Westfall is an Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and competitive archer with a passion for community building and innovation. Leveraging decades of experience in hunting and shooting sports, Sam uses archery as a tool…
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Mark Greaney: The Gray Man infiltrates a Russian Gulag
Mark Greaney is a #1 New York Time bestselling author of The Gray Man series, and joins the show to talk his 14th Gray Man novel featuring Court Gentry.In MIDNIGHT BLACK, Court Gentry finds himself on a rescue mission only the Gray Man will go on. With his lover imprisoned in a Russian gulag, the...
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From Combat to Console: Lewis Manalo’s Video Game Development Secrets
Lewis Manalo, a US Army Veteran and co-founder of Old Glory Studios joins the live stream to talk about his time in combat, video games, and getting control of the “Clancyverse”.Lewis was the lead writer for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint and Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and was responsible for...
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How JP Perez is Changing Veteran Life at Vetrise Academy
Juan Perez, a US Marine Corp Veteran, Scout Sniper, and a 10-year Chicago Police Officer knows what it takes to overcome adversity and rebuild a life of purpose. After transitioning out of the military, JP faced personal struggles including PTSD, career misalignment, and multiple failed...
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Navigating the Skies: Ryan Pote’s Adventures from Helicopter Pilot to Treasure Hunting
Ryan is a twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot and mission commander who was part of a joint interagency special operations task force during Operation MARTILLO. He deployed numerous times throughout Central and South America combating drug cartels and criminal organizations. He was…
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Jenna Carlton - Millennial Veteran's Charge for Gen X
Jenna is a US Navy Veteran and founder of The Millennial Veterans Group. Jenna has amassed a big following on social media with her advocacy for veteran transition and connecting “millennial” veterans (and others) to transition resources. As a veteran herself, Jenna started the “Millennial…
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Green Beret Darrell Utt - Grit to Glory
Retired Army Green Beret Darrell Utt joins the first livestream of 2025. Darrell is also the author of Grit to Glory: A Green Beret’s Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad. Darrel is a decorated Green Beret with a Bronze Star with a V for Valor, and his ODA unit was recognized as…
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Bobby Chacon - Criminal Minds and Shark Addictions
Bobby Chacon, FBI Special Agent and the team lead who developed the FBI's very first dive team joins me to talk crazy stories from the dive team, working mob cases in NYC, and how much sharks love the nosey white powder. Plus, his consulting in Hollywood to include CRIMINAL MINDS, and much more....
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Andrews & Wilson: The Goat Locker
For those who know what the "Goat Locker" is, you'll also find it in the pages of Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson's latest TOM CLANCY book, DEFENSE PROTOCOL. Brian and Jeff, Navy Veterans and NY Times Bestselling Authors, are back to talk their latest Tom Clancy book, plus their busy 2024, even...
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David List - What Are the Odds?
Our guest today for episode #119 is Hollywood producer turned Author, David List. A native New Yorker, David List began his career in the mailroom of the New York office of the William Morris Agency, quickly rising to become an agent in their exclusive TV Packaging division. Subsequently, he…
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Jack Stewart - Swim Calls, New Books, and Carrier Life
Navy fighter pilot (Top Gun) and author Jack Stewart returns in this episode to talk about Navy swim calls, his next book BOGEY SPADES, new projects, and life on aircraft carriers. Polish those aviator sunglasses and get ready for another thriller! Jack has published three books in the Battle…
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Out in the Cold with Steve Urszenyi
Steve Urszenyi returns in this episode to celebrate the release of his second book, Out in the Cold. Steve served in Toronto for over thirty years as a tactical medic (think SWAT, CBRNE, and Public Order), and is an expert in chemical, biological, radiological, a nuclear incident response. Steve...
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Robin Dreeke - Spy Recruiter
Robin Dreeke, best-selling author, professional speaker, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program joins episode 116. Robin's new book, Unbreakable Alliances: A Spy Recruiter's Authoritative Guide to Cultivating Powerful and Lasting Connections...
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A.M. Adair - Origin Stories
In episode 115 we welcome back AM Adair, former Navy Chief Warrant Officer, Intelligence professional, and master thriller author who is celebrating the release of her next book ORIGIN STORY.Origin Story is a short novella that will have you absolutely captivated! A woman wakes up from her coma…
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HW Brands - America First
American Historian and bestselling author H.W. Brands joins this 114th episode to discuss his new book AMERICA FIRST. He's the senior chair of History at the University of Texas, and has authored almost twenty books on American history. Brands is also a Pulitzer Prize finalist. AMERICA FIRST, is…
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Jack Carr: Targeted Beirut, Terminal List, and the Best Defense
On this 113th Episode of Course of Action, former Navy SEAL and #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jack Carr joins me to talk about his newest book, Targeted: Beirut. Jack has penned a riveting nonfiction book that recounts the 1983 Marine Corp barracks bombing in Beirut, and navigates the path of…
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CIA Officer Survives Russian Research Vessel w/Taylor Moore
Taylor Moore, former CIA Officer stops by to discuss his new book COLD TRAIL, as well as stories about his travels in South America, and more.Taylor traveled the world before joining the CIA and found himself in many different places and hairy situations, including being lost in the jungles of...
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DJ Williams - King of the Night
Welcome to the Course of Action Podcast, episode 111. Today, author DJ Williams joins the show to talk his new book KING OF THE NIGHT. DJ is all around talent, having produced over 500 episodes of network television and traveled around the world. With the DNA of a world traveler, D.J. Williams…
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Don Bentley - Mitch Rapp Hunts Osama Bin Laden
Don Bentley, former Army Apache Helicopter Pilot, FBI Special Agent, and SWAT Team member joins to talk his first book in the legendary Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series with CAPTURE OR KILL. Don is the author of the Matt Drake Series that includes WITHOUT SANCTION, THE OUTSIDE MAN, HOSTILE INTENT,...
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Robert Swartwood - Enemy of the State
For episode 109, USA Today Bestselling author Robert Swartwood returns to talk the highly anticipated follow-up to 2023's THE KILLING ROOM, with ENEMY OF THE STATE. Robert is a seasoned author who knows his stuff, from dramatics to action, and everything in between check it out as we talk future...
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Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloons w/M.P. Woodward
M.P. Woodward, former Navy Intelligence turned techie, joined the Course of Action Podcast this week to celebrate the release of his first Tom Clancy book, SHADOW STATE. In this episode, we talk about M.P.'s time serving as Navy Intel in PACOM, how he was on the forefront of the tech revolution,...
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Friday SITREP - Change is Inevitable
In a first, Jeff takes to the mic and brings a big update the podcast and his busy schedule. Change is coming, and for the better. COURSE OF ACTION will feature more authors, but also diversify and try some new things. Take a listen as Jeff talks streaming, his writing work, his thoughts on the...
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Josh Hood: Staccato Pistols Reign Supreme
Today on Episode 107 of the Course of Action Podcast, Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne and USA Today Bestselling Author Joshua Hood joins to talk guns, tactics, becoming an author, and how he got into writing for video games. Josh is also a former SWAT Team Sniper and team leader with the…
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Brad Thor: Security Think Tanks, Election Integrity, and Grave Future Threats
Brad Thor returns to celebrate the release of his newest novel, SHADOW OF DOUBT, his 24th novel and 23rd in the Scot Harvath series. A son of a Marine, Brad is one hell of a patriot, and has been called in to assist in Homeland Security Red Cells, lecture at multiple conventions, and is often...
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Will Comedy Fiction Like Deadpool Save the Thriller Genre? W/Gregg Podolski
Today on Episode 105 of the Course of Action Podcast, debut author Gregg Podolski arrives with his comedic genius to save the thriller genre forever. Will his new book, The Recruiter, a mix of Deadpool and John Wick save the thrillerverse? Gregg, a recruiter himself, authored a fantastic new book...
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Jeff Unfiltered Q&A Part 1
In this 104th episode of Course of Action, Jeff takes to the mic solo and unfiltered to answer all of your listener submitted questions and pulls back the curtain on his life, writing style, podcasting, archery, favorite coffee, book recommendations, and much more! Bookmarks: 0:00 - Intro 3:58 -...
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Unleashing the Thrills of Action-Packed Novels
Welcome to episode 103 of the Course of Action Podcast. Today we welcome #1 NY Times Bestselling author Mark Greaney, back to the show. That's right, we got him on a second time in six months! Mark is the author of several Tom Clancy novels, 13 Gray Man novels, and is now releasing Sentinel, the...
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From Fact to Fiction. Behind the headlines, stories, and current events of today. Join host Jeff Clark and his guests as they talk books, politics, headlines, preparation, and more. #Alwaysforward
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