What does it take to move from Navy SEAL commander to bestselling thriller author? Jack Carr—creator of The Terminal List, Savage Son, and the upcoming prequel Cry Havoc—joins Raymond Arroyo to talk about his extraordinary journey from the battlefield to the bookshelf.

Carr reveals how childhood influences and military service shaped his storytelling, the emotional depth behind James Reece, and what it means to define your mission when life demands a new chapter. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about Chris Pratt’s hit Prime Video adaptation, the new Dark Wolf series, and why reading aloud at home shaped his future.

Packed with lessons on discipline, resilience, faith, and purpose, this conversation is as much about living intentionally as it is about military thrillers.

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What does it take to move from Navy SEAL commander to bestselling thriller author? Jack Carr&mdash;creator of The Terminal List, Savage Son, and the upcoming prequel Cry Havoc&mdash;joins Raymond Arroyo to talk about his extraordinary journey from the battlefield to the bookshelf.
Carr reveals how childhood influences and military service shaped his storytelling, the emotional depth behind James Reece, and what it means to define your mission when life demands a new chapter. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about Chris Pratt&rsquo;s hit Prime Video adaptation, the new Dark Wolf series, and why reading aloud at home shaped his future.
Packed with lessons on discipline, resilience, faith, and purpose, this conversation is as much about living intentionally as it is about military thrillers.
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations: Arroyo Grande, available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and everywhere you listen, watch &amp; stream.

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

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Finding Your Next Mission with Jack Carr, Author of the Terminal List

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