Course of Action

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 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

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 rights are currently in development at CBS Studies. Ryan Steck launched THE REAL BOOK SPY several years ago, and is the official go-to for all things thriller books. Both of them have bestselling novels, and this time they have teamed up for a unique and thrilling new venture.THE SECOND SON follows Chase Burke as he's caught in a battle to clear his family's name, while trying to keep violence in his past. But some things never die, and as the second son in his family, it's all on him. Burke is a soldier turned sommelier (whine expert) with an affinity for finer things like nice watches (Rolex, Omega, Cartier, etc.) and apparently, great action. This is a five-star read!Get your copy: Amazon.comFollow Ryan: therealbookspy.comFollow Simon: Simongervaisbooks.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 =================================#therealbookspy #thrillerbooks #authorproblems #newbook #sommelier #finewatches #omegawatches #rolexwatch #watchcollector #watchcollection #watchcollectors

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 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/

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 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

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 must-listen!About Rosecliff: (from their site)Writing is brutal. You don't have to do it alone. Rosecliff is that emotionally intelligent big sister of the literary world--sharp, funny, and deep in the trenches with you. We name the chaos. Then help you cut through it.Founded by Jessica Berg, a long-time industry professional with expertise in editing and more, Rosecliff is a literary agency for authors who crave clarity, strategy, and a little feral encouragement. They blend editorial depth with real-world know-how--and they don't flinch when things get messy.In this episode, Jeff and Jessica talk about life as a literary agent, the challenges of authors finding agents, publishing industry dos and don'ts, Rosecliff Lit and their awesome programs like Lunch with An Agent, Rosecliff After Dark, and a new author development small group program they are launching in Spring of 2026.Find more about Jessica, her career, and more at: rosecliffliterary.comJessica 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 must-listen!About Rosecliff: (from their site)Writing is brutal. You don't have to do it alone. Rosecliff is that emotionally intelligent big sister of the literary world--sharp, funny, and deep in the trenches with you. We name the chaos. Then help you cut through it.Founded by Jessica Berg, a long-time industry professional with expertise in editing and more, Rosecliff is a literary agency for authors who crave clarity, strategy, and a little feral encouragement. They blend editorial depth with real-world know-how--and they don't flinch when things get messy.In this episode, Jeff and Jessica talk about life as a literary agent, the challenges of authors finding agents, publishing industry dos and don'ts, Rosecliff Lit and their awesome programs like Lunch with An Agent, Rosecliff After Dark, and a new author development small group program they are launching in Spring of 2026.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro2:30 - Rosecliff Literary Agency10:00 - Cold Calls29:00 - Platform50:00 - Indie Authors and Self Publishing54:00 - Rosecliff's Future PlansFind more about Jessica, her career, and more at: rosecliffliterary.com