Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson JACK CARR | Cry Havoc (Ep. 824)
Oct 9, 2025
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 NYT bestseller Jack Carr discusses the thrilling backdrop of his new novel, Cry Havoc, set in 1968. He explores its espionage themes and the authenticity behind his historical research. Carr shares insights into the adaptations of his works for television, including the evolving narrative of The Terminal List and the upcoming Dark Wolf series. He also touches on the societal impact of algorithms, dehumanization, and celebrates the grassroots support fueling his career. Join Carr for a deep dive into storytelling and the realities of war!
01:02:06
Historical Context Is Required Today
- Carr says modern tech makes separating fact from fiction harder than past eras.
- He urges building historical context to judge present events wisely amid information chaos.
Filming True Believer Around The World
- Jack Carr finished filming True Believer in Morocco and stopped in Paris with his wife.
- He says the filmed
True Believer's Visual Faithfulness
- Carr says the show captured the ocean and African sequences from True Believer faithfully.
- He describes filming in South Africa and Limpopo to recreate the book's visual atmosphere.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Why Jack Chooses a High Five Over Jiu-Jitsu
02:50 • 2min
Discussing the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
04:36 • 5min
Algorithms, Dehumanization, and Social Manipulation
09:22 • 8min
Why Jack Was Filming in Morocco and Paris
17:25 • 3min
Expected Release Timing for True Believer
20:39 • 41sec
Ad break
21:20 • 2min
Translating True Believer's Ocean Journey to Screen
23:13 • 3min
How the Show Adapts Book Storylines
26:33 • 3min
Dark Wolf Prequel: Creating a Standalone Series
29:56 • 4min
Novelizations and Future Tie-Ins
34:04 • 2min
Spinoff Potential in the Reece Universe
35:55 • 5min
Introducing Cry Havoc: Tom Reese in 1968
40:42 • 6min
Research, Authenticity, and Dedications
46:14 • 2min
Writing a War-Era Thriller Versus Contemporary Fiction
48:04 • 4min
How Many Tom Reese Books Might Follow Cry Havoc
51:57 • 2min
Upcoming Nonfiction and Research Plans
53:50 • 4min
Gratitude for Grassroots Support
57:45 • 1min
Outro
58:59 • 1min
#13686
• Mentioned in 4 episodes
Savage Son
Jack Carr
In Savage Son, the third book of The Terminal List series, James Reece is recovering from brain surgery in the Montana wilderness.
Unbeknownst to him, a traitorous CIA officer has found refuge with the Russian mafia and is plotting to kill him.
As Reece tries to rebuild his life with the help of investigative journalist Katie Buranek and his SEAL teammate Raife Hastings, he becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Russian mafia.
The novel explores the darkest instincts of humanity and is known for its intense and action-packed plot, tying up threads from previous books while setting up new plotlines for future installments.
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• Mentioned in 19 episodes
The Terminal List
Jack Carr
The Terminal List follows James Reece, a Navy SEAL commander, who is left to grapple with the deaths of his crew and several others in a mission that went horribly wrong.
As Reece delves deeper into the events, he uncovers a complex and dark plot involving the American government.
Driven by a desire for revenge and justice, Reece sets out to avenge the deaths of his comrades.
The book is known for its intense action, detailed military components, and the emotional depth of its characters, making it a compelling read in the military action genre.
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Targeted: Beirut
The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror
Jack Carr
James M. Scott
This book is the first in a new nonfiction series examining devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history.
It provides an authoritative account of the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut, based on comprehensive interviews with survivors, extensive military records, personal letters, diaries, and photographs.
The authors, Jack Carr and James M. Scott, offer a deeply personal and gripping narrative that explores the strategic, operational, and tactical aspects of the attack and its enduring impact on U.S.
foreign policy and the Marine Corps.
#726
• Mentioned in 46 episodes
The true believer
Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements
Eric Hoffer
Published in 1951, 'The True Believer' is a landmark work in social psychology that provides a visionary and provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of mass movements.
Hoffer argues that ideologies are interchangeable for true believers, who are driven by personal frustrations and a desire for certainty and belonging.
The book is highly relevant today, offering insights into political fanaticism, the rise of mass movements, and the dangers of unthinking adherence to any cause.
It has been praised for its concise and insightful analysis, making it a significant contribution to social thought.
#16644
• Mentioned in 3 episodes
Red Sky Mourning
Jack Carr
In 'Red Sky Mourning', Jack Carr crafts a gripping narrative where a rogue Chinese submarine, a Silicon Valley tech mogul, and a foreign-controlled politician converge to ignite a catastrophic power grab.
The only hope lies in a rogue quantum computer named 'Alice', connected to James Reece, who must prevent a nuclear holocaust and save the United States.
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• Mentioned in 3 episodes
The brotherhood of the rose
a novel
David Morrell
The Brotherhood of the Rose tells the story of Saul and Chris, two orphans from Philadelphia who are adopted by Eliot, a man who treats them like his own children but trains them to be assassins.
When a mission goes wrong for Saul and Chris is involved in an international incident, they begin to question their lives and their missions, and start to see Eliot in a new light.
The novel spans the globe, filled with heart-stopping action, fierce loyalty, and violent betrayal, as Saul and Chris try to escape death squads and uncover the truth about Eliot's intentions.
#24336
• Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Fraternity of the Stone
David Morrell
This novel follows Drew MacLane, a former member of a clandestine government-sanctioned organization called Scalpel, who has retreated to a monastery to do penance for his past sins.
However, his peaceful life is disrupted when his monastery is attacked, and he must navigate a complex web of espionage, religious conspiracies, and historical secrets to survive.
The story is part of the 'Brotherhood of the Rose' series but can be read as a standalone novel.
It introduces elements of religious and historical conspiracies into the spy thriller genre, influencing later authors like Dan Brown and Steve Berry.
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• Mentioned in 2 episodes
The League of Night and Fog
David Morrell
In this action-packed climax to the 'Mortalis' trilogy, the heroes of 'The Brotherhood of the Rose' and 'The Fraternity of the Stone' are drawn together to solve a baffling mystery: the simultaneous kidnapping of ten elderly men from around the world.
As they investigate, they are pulled into a violent cycle of revenge that stretches back to World War II, forcing sons to pay for their fathers' darkest sins.
The story spans multiple locations, including the Vatican, the Swiss Alps, Australia, and the heartland of America, and explores themes of faith, fatherhood, and redemption.
#8496
• Mentioned in 6 episodes
First Blood
David Morrell
First Blood is a novel by David Morrell that tells the story of John Rambo, a troubled Vietnam veteran who becomes embroiled in a violent confrontation with Sheriff Wilfred Teasle in rural Kentucky.
The novel delves into themes of post-traumatic stress disorder, masculinity, and the consequences of war, offering a complex portrayal of both characters as they engage in a relentless pursuit through the wilderness.
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• Mentioned in 11 episodes
Cry Havoc
Joe Musia
In this episode, we welcome Jack Carr back to the show. He is a retired Navy SEAL that spent 20 years in Naval Special Warfare and the #1 NYT Bestselling fiction thriller writer of the James Reece series. He is also the creative brain behind “The Terminal List” tv show starring Christ Pratt and the newly released “Dark Wolf” prequel show starring Taylor Kitsch. In this interview, we discuss his reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, his new thriller called “Cry Havoc”, what fans can expect from the next installment of The Terminal List tv show, the future of the Dark Wolf series, future spinoff potential within the James Reece universe, the project he is working on right now, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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