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

10:00 - The Fishbowl

15:00 - Big FBI Bust

24:00 - Writing the Book

35:00 - Architect of Deep Thinking

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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 action-adventure novels and military and political thrillers. With more than 36 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, his fiction draws on real-world experience while delivering pace, atmosphere, and adventure.

His career spanned airborne, special operations, and joint environments, including assignments supporting U.S. Army Special Operations Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. His work took him across Afghanistan, Korea, Haiti, Central and South America, and the Middle East, and he has also supported missions within the Intelligence Community as a contractor.

Bookmarks:

0:00 - Intro

7:00 - Perfecting the cover design of Royal Diamonds

15:00 - Writing

23:00 - Watch Collecting

35:00 - What's Next?

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 Netflix for the film rights, but the book itself is already burning up the charts even before it's release. Nic Pizzolatto and Peter Berg are teaming up to bring the book to life for Netflix, and that is big news. Rarely, if ever, does a book get the green light for the big screen BEFORE publishing day. Ward is an Air Force veteran having flow combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, and has a bestselling novel series and will enter into the world of Tom Clancy later in 2026 with RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, the 27th Jack Ryan story.

Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro7:00 - Working with Brad Thor11:00 - New Thriller COLD ZERO13:00 - Arctic Operations and Greenland/Survival19:00 - Entering the world of Tom Clancy

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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 novel, as this thriller finds Pickett out of pocket for most of the book due to an early incident in the first few chapters that will leave fans breathless.

Bookmarks:

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Untraditional Story

5:25 - Turning Pages

10:00 - Joe Pickett in Hollywood

18:00 - Wild Research Stories

24:00 - Game Wardens

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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 where the good news stops. Jack will be writing in the Tom Clancy estate starting next year with his first Jack Ryan Jr. book to release in fall 2026, as well as the second book in the SILENT HORIZONS series with Chad Robichaux--RIPTIDE to release in May.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro13:30 - Tom Clancy20:00 - Riptide with Chad Robichaux24:00 - Special Operations Warrior Foundation Giveaway30:00 - Future books and 2026Please visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ==============================================================✅ About Jeff Clark Official.Welcome to Jeff Clark Official! I’m Jeff Clark, an Air Force veteran, operations expert, author, and host of the Course of Action Podcast. This channel delivers honest conversations, engaging livestreams, author interviews, and veteran perspectives with a blend of education, inspiration, and entertainment. Explore powerful stories from military fiction writers, intelligence insiders, entrepreneurs, and combat veterans. Get insights on mental health, leadership, business, and personal growth—plus my own journey through challenges, failures, and wins. Whether you're a reader, veteran, or leader-in-the-making, subscribe for real talk, valuable lessons, and stories that drive purpose and connection.🔔 Hit subscribe and don’t miss out on powerful interviews, veteran insights, live streams, and war stories from military minds, spy thriller authors, and leaders!https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 =================================#tomclancy #tomclancysrainbowsixsiege #directaction #thrillerbooks

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 Creative Writing program at the University of California, and holds an MFA in Creative Writing.You might have read one of his books based on the hit TV show, BURN NOTICE. In this interview we talk about California rumors, writing, his career, Game of Thrones, Hollywood, Lazy Boy chairs, robbery, and more hijinks. Oh, and the benefits of being a writer and getting free cookies from fans.

Get your copy of ONLY WAY OUT today on Amazon here.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro4:20 - Go To Concerts With Your Sister10:00 - How Robbery is Great for Writing Thrillers18:00 - Desert Sh!t24:00 - Burn Notice30:00 - Breaking Professional News w/Martin Scorsese38:00 - Tips For Writers and Good Chairs44:00 - Bookstore Bathroom Study in JapanPlease visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/

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 on Blackstone Publishing has in store for 2026.

We also discuss the SEAL Legacy Foundation, something both Brian and Jeff are extremely passionate about. Check them out at seallegacy.orgIn EXECUTIVE POWER, the story follows Jack Ryan as he has to master through another international crisis, this time with the lesser-known Kyle Ryan center stage. Jack Ryan is faced with a major dilema-enter the US into a major conflict, or risk loosing his son Kyle.For more on Brian and Jeff, check out: andrews-wilson.comPlease visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/11oGEEfrc58l9R9uGKEN3i?si=a5621a7b81454e8b&nd=1&dlsi=dcb32d5358494ad2 ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/course-of-action/id1592124182 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJSClark/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffclarkauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeff.clarkTwitter (X): https://x.com/officialjsclarkWebsite: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/ ==============================================================✅ About Jeff Clark Official.Welcome to Jeff Clark Official! I’m Jeff Clark, an Air Force veteran, operations expert, author, and host of the Course of Action Podcast. This channel delivers honest conversations, engaging livestreams, author interviews, and veteran perspectives with a blend of education, inspiration, and entertainment. Explore powerful stories from military fiction writers, intelligence insiders, entrepreneurs, and combat veterans. Get insights on mental health, leadership, business, and personal growth—plus my own journey through challenges, failures, and wins. Whether you're a reader, veteran, or leader-in-the-making, subscribe for real talk, valuable lessons, and stories that drive purpose and connection.🔔 Hit subscribe and don’t miss out on powerful interviews, veteran insights, live streams, and war stories from military minds, spy thriller authors, and leaders!https://www.youtube.com/@jeffclarkofficial/?sub_confirmation=1 =================================#navyseals #tomclancy #tomclancysrainbowsixsiege #thrillerbooks #jackryan