Navy Seal

S13E4: Authenticity Sells – Jack Carr on Gear, Guns, and Getting It Right

By Riley Bowman / January 30, 2026

We talk with Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and bestselling author. We discuss the authenticity in his storytelling, shaped by his military experiences, and his nonfiction work on the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing. Jack also reflects on the challenges of writing in the digital age and the importance of connecting with audiences through his podcast, “Danger Close.”

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Episode 494: Reaching Beyond Boundaries: Surviving Mann Preview with Don Mann

By Riley Bowman / April 8, 2021

Riley interviews retired Navy SEAL Don Mann to discuss how to manage and maintain performance under stress and the lessons Don has learned through being a Navy SEAL Team Six member, and an ultra marathon, triathlon, endurance race, and adventure competitor

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Episode 388: When a Navy SEAL Writes a Novel… with Jack Carr

By Riley Bowman / February 1, 2020

Today is the FINAL in a marathon of power-packed podcast episodes Riley Bowman had the opportunity to record while at SHOT Show 2020. This one features Jack Carr, retired Navy SEAL and author of the bestselling books, “The Terminal List” and “True Believer.” He has a new book being released on April 14, 2020 called “Savage Son.”

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Episode 236: NRA Carry Guard Training with Navy SEAL Eric Frohardt

By Riley Bowman / June 25, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob interview Eric Frohardt, former Navy Seal, gun range owner, and Director of Education and Training for the NRA. We will talk with him today about his military experiences, TV appearances, and what he is up to with the NRA Carry Guard program. Eric is well-respected for his approach to shooting, tactics and instruction. This interview is sure to have information and pointers that will make a difference in your shooting.

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Episode 232: Choosing the Right Gun for You With Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / June 14, 2018

Today Riley and Jacob interview Jeff Gonzales for the second time on the Concealed Carry Podcast! We cover some great topics including handgun choice and size, finding quality training, and also protecting the profession of firearms training by raising quality and providing more resources such as through the new Firearms Trainers Association, a collaborative effort from 5 titans of the industry: Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Jeff Gonzales, Dave Spaulding and Scott Reidy. Exciting stuff, plus Jeff is always a pleasure to hear from. 

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Episode 198: Performance Standards and Data with Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / February 9, 2018

Riley interviews Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts, LLC talking about training philosophies and some of the big takeaways from keeping track of performance standards of thousands of students for the last decade-plus.

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