Course of Action

Jeff Clark

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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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027. Chef Drew Ward - Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures

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07/18/22 • 51 min

Chef Drew Ward joins the show to talk his path in life that led him to pursuing cooking and the culinary arts after his stint in the US Army. From a young age Drew loved cooking, and cut his teeth working in multiple kitchens learning the ropes until he had his first chance at running a professional kitchen. A US Army Veteran, now, drew is the Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures and is writing his own story with a growing company that consists of multiple breweries, locations, and kitchens. We are cooking up a great episode, and an even greater display of the "never quit" and "always forward" attitudes. Drew is a huge veteran supporter, loves to work out, and doesn't mind a good rock band!He also left an awesome review for my book, "Hear These Truths", and knows the value of leadership as he runs an entire cooking operation for locations all across the eastern seaboard, including Southern Tier Brewing, Bold Rock Cider (a top 5 cider company in the US), Victory Brewing Company, and Six Point Beer. Let's go!More about Chef Drew Ward over on IG (Careful, his posts will make you hungry!) https://www.instagram.com/chefdrewward/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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001. Carl-Shawn Watkins - Mastering Vulnerability

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10/25/21 • 45 min

Carl-Shawn Watkins joins the show to talk about vulnerability in business, his coaching/consulting gigs, as well as his upcoming vulnerability course and his pursuit of becoming a civil rights attorney.Carl-Shawn is a pioneer in the motivational coaching space, and his topics on vulnerability are a must-view. His story of adversity from serving in the Army to establishing his own brand are life-changing and highly motivational. If you aren't moved after this episode, well, you should be.You can find Carl below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlswatkins1/https://carlshawnwatkins.com/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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006. Terrance Lee - The Introvert Leader

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11/29/21 • 53 min

Terrance Lee joins the show to discuss his new book, The Introvert Leader, as well as his journey in life, and how he came to embrace the introvert within him and turned it into a powerful stance on leadership for not just introverts, but for everyone to use.The Introvert Leader is on sale now, and you can find it everywhere.Check out his website below:quietvoicefearlessleader.com Extras:Use discount code CLARK10 at checkout for 10% off Call Sign Coffee products at www.callsigncoffee.com Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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Matt Scott: Return to the Lion's Den

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03/21/23 • 44 min

Author Matt Scott returns again to talk about his newest book, the Ayatollah Takedown, book 3 in the Surviving the Lion's Den series. In this episode we talk writing a third book, finishing up a series potentially, Chinese balloons, and the horrible events that have happened in Iran and how it had molded his writing of the controversial country. Check him out at mattscottbooks.com, and pick up the entire series on Amazon. Jeff's Gear: Hoodie by: Born Primitive bornprimitive.com Hat by: Combat Flags combatflags.com or IG @CombatFlags Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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Brad Thor: Deadfall

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11/25/23 • 41 min

For this episode we are honored to have #1 New York Times Best-Selling author, and legend in the thriller genre, Brad Thor visit. Brad is considered one of the best to ever do it, with his name often being mentioned alongside Clancy, Cussler, Flynn, & Crichton, and many other legends. It's no dispute that he's on top of his game 23 books later. His newest book, Dead Fall, sees his protagonist Scot Harvath right in the middle of the Ukraine/Russia war, and fighting an enemy like he's never encountered. Hailed as Thor's "grittiest novel yet", it's a home run from the first page. And having read an advanced copy...I'd have to agree. Find more at ⁠bradthor.com Follow for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffclarkofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or... IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ FB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Episodes at: YouTube.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jeffclarkofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify.com/Course of Action

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Don Bentley: Weapons Grade

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09/06/23 • 48 min

This week, former Apache pilot turned thriller master Don Bentley joins the show to talk about his newest Tom Clancy book, Weapons Grade. Don Bentley is the New York Times Bestselling author of eight books including the Matt Drake thriller series (Forgotten War, Hostile Intent, The Outside Man, Without Sanction), the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. series (Weapons Grade, Flash Point, Zero Hour, Target Acquired), and the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series (beginning in 2024). Don spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot during which time he was stationed in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. While deployed to Afghanistan as a Troop Commander in support of Operation Enduring Freedom VI, Don was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with "V" device for valor. Following his time in the military Don worked as an FBI Special Agent and was a member of the Dallas Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. After leaving the FBI, Don worked for companies that developed technology for the U.S. Special Operations Community. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Ohio State University, and an M.F.A in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Find out more at donbentleybooks.com

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Kyle Mills: #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp Series

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11/25/23 • 37 min

Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times Best-Selling author of the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series joins to talk about his newest book, Code Red. Kyle has been writing in the Vince Flynn series since Flynn's untimely passing, and has recently decided to step away. Code Red is Kyle's last Flynn novel and I'm honored he joined me to talk about the Vince Flynn legacy, what writing in the legacy meant for him, and what he's got cooking for the future. Find more about Kyle at kylemills.com

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TR Matson: Out for Vengeance

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06/09/23 • 55 min

TR Matson, naval aviator and author returns to discuss his newest book, Vengeance Flight, plus what he's been up to lately, and his next endeavors. Vengeance Flight, the second book featuring his protagonist Jack "Rattler" Owen, released in June 2023. After his last deployment with the Wallbangers that resulted in the demise of his Hawkeye skipper, Navy pilot Jack “Rattler” Owen is ready for a fresh start. Now flying the F/A-18C Hornet with the Warhawks on the West Coast, he’s preparing for his next deployment and enjoying spending time with his girlfriend, Sandy. However, Rattler’s problems are far from over. His new squadron mate doesn’t like him, he misses the camaraderie he shared with his former squadron, and before long, he’s headed off for a combat deployment and life at sea. But a threat even greater than flying in enemy territory looms. Rattler has unwittingly thwarted a sinister plan hatched by a secret organization driven by money, power, and greed that could take down the entire US, and they’ll stop at nothing to make him pay. But as they’ll soon find out, there’s nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing left to lose. 21:00 - Dedication and Value 24:20 - DoD Book Review 31:30 - Veteran Writing 38:00 - Vengeance Flight Find more about TR Matson here: https://trmatson.com/ Follow for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffclarkofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or... IG ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ FB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Episodes at: YouTube.com ⁠@jeffclarkofficial⁠ ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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Jerome Preisler: Net Force Protocol

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03/07/23 • 52 min

Jerome Presiler, Multiple Bestselling Author and the man behind Tom Clancy's Co-Created NET FORCE series joins the show this week to talk his newest offering: Tom Clancy's NET FORCE: Moving Target. Jerome is a native of New York with a headquarters in Maine, and has a long history of writing thrillers in the historical fiction, non-fiction, and fiction genres. He's worked with Tom Clancy on the POWERPLAYS series, as well as other projects that are [REDACTED]. Moving Target, his newest book, sees the NET FORCE team running through Paris, as the leader of a new political movement has gone into hiding, pursued by a relentless group of bioenhanced assassins. Seeking to rescue him in the mysterious catacombs beneath the city is one of Net Force’s own, Kali Alcazar, who has become a hunted fugitive herself. Halfway across Europe, meanwhile, her friends are about to strike at the heavily armed fortress of the world’s most dangerous hacker...and he's prepared a deadly trap for them. Bookmarks: 15:00 - Doing Research in the Tom Clancy World 24:00 - NET FORCE 24:30 - The Catefiles & Catacombs 31:00 - Real Future Tech 37:30 - Artificial Intelligence 39:00 - AI Manipulation 47:00 - CyberNation 48:00 - AI isn't the future anymore Find more about Jerome at: jeromepreisler.com Jeff's Gear: Watch - Citizen BI555-8-58I Blue Dial Titanium Citizen.com Shirt - Vortex Optics vortexoptics.com Hat - Stay The Course Industries staythecourseind.com

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Jenna Carlton: Millenial Veterans

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11/11/22 • 71 min

In this episode, Jenna Carlton, Navy veteran and host of "Vet Chats" on IG live joins the show to talk veterans issues and her transition, as well as put me on the hot seat for an IG live session on Vet Chats!Jenna founded the Facebook group "Millennial Veterans", a place to post relatable veteran content for younger veterans and transitioning service members who are trying to navigate life after service. Jenna continues to do awesome things inside the veteran community, and I even quoted her in my book, Hear These Truths! (Snag a copy here!)Jenna's IG for the IG LIVES: @themillennialveteranFB Millennial Veterans Group ( FB LINK)This episode is proudly served up alongside a fresh cup of Whiskey Business from Red, White, and Badass Brews, the preferred brew of the Course of Action Podcast.Get your next cup of small-batch coffee at https://redwhiteandbadassbrew.com/Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com

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Why did you start this show?

Meet new people, interview awesome authors, and learn more about the thriller genre and what goes on behind the keyboard of these incredible writers.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

An inside look behind the creative curtain on how these authors come up with their ideas, create stories, and then get them to the masses.

Which episode should someone start with?

They are all good, but Episode #1 is with my brother and fellow veteran Carl-Shawn Watkins and we talk vulnerability and leadership, and he was the perfect first guest!

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

Hard to say! TR Matson, Andrews & Wilson, and my good friend Eric P. Bishop just to name a new, but I've really enjoyed them all! Lauren Ungeldi was great and she taught me a lot about writing, and her book "Flying the Tyrant" about Sadaam Hussein's private pilot is fantastic! Richard Maverick two-part episode is one of my most popular on YouTube.

Which episode are you most proud of?

Jerome Preisler. He's in the TOM CLANCY inner circle and writes in the NET FORCE series. It was cool to interview and get to know someone from the Clancy legacy.

What is your vision for your show?

Keep introducing the audience to not just new authors but military veteran authors, and expand with bigger and bigger guests each year! Have some big guests lined up for the rest of 2023 and 2024!

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

True Spies, The Protectors, The ThrillerZone, Black Spy Podcast, Drive On Podcast, and IG Lives with the Millenial Veteran Jenna Carlton (Also a podcast).

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

It's a military term for COA (Course of Action). We often present senior leadership with COAs on operations and such to help make informed decisions and to take a "course of action". So I felt it was perfect to discover the "Courses of Action" for each guest in their career/journey.

Tell us a bit about yourself

12 Year Air Force Veteran, with almost 20 total years in government service. Thriller book junkie, author of an honest leadership book, and aspiring thriller author. Recognized as the 2019 Air Force Civilian Supervisor of the Year, and nothing beats a good book, cigar, and glass of bourbon by the pool.

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How many episodes does Course of Action have?

Course of Action currently has 163 episodes available.

What topics does Course of Action cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Course of Action?

The episode title '027. Chef Drew Ward - Executive Chef for Artisanal Brewing Ventures' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Course of Action?

The average episode length on Course of Action is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Course of Action released?

Episodes of Course of Action are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Course of Action?

The first episode of Course of Action was released on Oct 25, 2021.

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