Chris Ryan: SAS Operator and Bestselling Author [Rebroadcast]

<p><em>Note: This episode of Danger Close with Jack Carr first aired in June of 2021 in Season 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chris Ryan is a former member of the Special Air Service. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, <em>Alpha Force</em>, the Danny Black series and T<em>he One That Got Away,</em> which details his experience on E&amp;E (Escape &amp; Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. The only member of his eight-man team to not be captured or killed, Chris evaded enemy patrols and survived over a 300 kilometer journey to the Syrian border. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. His book <em>Strike Back </em>was adapted into a TV series for the UK’s Sky 1 and he helped create the action-drama TV series <em>Ultimate Force.</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He’s also hosted popular TV shows including <em>Hunting Chris Ryan, Terror Alert: Could You Survive, How Not to Die,</em> and <em>Armed and Dangerous</em>. You can check out his latest book, <em>Outcast</em>. In this episode, Jack and Chris discuss how Chris survived his 1991 experience in Iraq, his transition from the military into publishing and the importance of reading.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visit Chris’ website: https://www.chrisryanauthor.co.uk/</p> <p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union: </strong>Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> </a>http://navyfederal.org/</p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company: </strong>Today’s episode is also brought to you by <a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose">Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at <a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose">http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr</p> <p><strong>Featured Gear: </strong>Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by by the online physical training program for backcountry athletes MTNTOUGH.&nbsp;MTNTOUGH is offering Danger Close listeners 20% off the all-new MTNTOUGH+ subscription with the code DANGERCLOSE when you sign up at mtntough.com&nbsp;</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Christian Craighead OZ9 |&nbsp;</p> <p>ZEV Technologies SKB Cases&nbsp;</p> <p>Horse Soldier Bourbon</p> <p>&nbsp;In the Blood by Jack Carr The Terminal List (Chris Pratt cover edition)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>BRCC Sticker Club&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Grizzly Forge Steak Turner</p> <p>&nbsp;Black Rifle Coffee&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Reagan Library Pen&nbsp;</p> <p>Achter Knives Personal Defense Axe&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Ares Watches - Jack Carr Edition&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Auto Nation Illustration Stickers and Shirts</p>