Course of Action

Course of Action

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

Episodes

September 25, 2025 60 mins

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...

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Combat Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer joins me to talk about his new book MOON CHILD: THE ROOTS AND WINGS OF A USAF COMBAT SPECIAL MISSIONS AVIATOR, his time in combat high in the skies above the Middle-East, his transition from active duty to civilian life, and what he is doing to help fellow veterans like himself to make the move and find their identity post-service.Anthony spent times in several of the Air Force's and...

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September 4, 2025 44 mins

In his first podcast ever, Jack du Brul joins me and cohost Charles Hack to talk his latest entry into the Clive Cussler Isaac Bell series, IRON STORM. In an also impressive feat, Jack has no website or social media accounts, so this is truly a FIRST interview!

Jack is a bestselling author of several books in the Clive Cussler Oregon Files series, as well as his own Philip Mercer series, now on his fifth entry in the Isaac Bell seri...

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Lt Commander turned thriller author Robert Adamcik joins me to talk his new book “The Waveforce Affair”, naval warfare, and his thoughts on the Pentagon today.Bob served as a Surface Warfare officer in Operation Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Stabilize, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, Bob still works with the Navy as a contractor testing out some of the newest toys and weapons systems before they go li...

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August 11, 2025 58 mins

Live with Air Marshall and TOP SHOT Finalist Gary Qusenberry to celebrate the release of his thriller novel Dead to Rights!Gary Quesenberry was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where his parents taught him the value of hard work, patriotism, and commitment to family. His passion for the outdoors and patriotic spirit led him to enlist in the United States Army at the age of seventeen, where he served in the 7th and 24th...

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Ally Walker, actress, writer, director, and now debut author joins me to discuss her new book THE LIGHT RUNNER.You might know Ally from TV and film, most notably as Agent June Stahl on SONS OF ANARCHY, but Ally hasn't just been in front of the camera her entire career.

As well as being in popular shows like PROFILER, THE PROTECTOR, LONGMIRE, GHOSTED, LA LAW, THE SHIELD, BOSTON LEGAL, LAW AND ORDER SVU, and SONS OF ANARCHY, she's be...

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July 26, 2025 48 mins

Kyle Mills, a New York Times Bestselling author of 9 Vince Flynn novels, joins me to celebrate the release of his first book since he handed over the reins to the Mitch Rapp series to Don Bentley.Kyle picked up the pen again and dusted off a familiar character in Salam "Fade" al-Fayed, bringing back a beloved character from Kyle's early days as an author. FADE IN is his second book featuring Fade, and promises to bring more action ...

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July 24, 2025 61 mins

Will Wester has worked at the highest levels of business and government, including stints in the White House. An avid fisherman and athlete, Webster has completed over 120 marathons. In this episode he joins me to discuss his new book ROCKETS RED GLARE.

ROCKETS RED GLARE his Webster's first book, but he's not alone. Joined by Dick Locate, an award-winning, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of numerous criminal novels, inc...

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Andrew Warren, author of the international bestselling Thomas Caine thriller series joins for a second time to celebrate the re-release of his bestselling Thomas Caine series, fresh with a new cover!

Decades of experience in the film and television industry have given Andrew a love for cinematic storytelling, and he's been lucky enough to work as a writer, story consultant, and post supervisor in Hollywood amongst multiple mains...

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On this livestream, one of Jeff’s favorite people and extremely talented author, Claire Isenthal, returns to talk the follow up to her debut best-selling novel THE RISING ORDER, with THE NEW ORDER.A graduate of Purdue University, Claire worked in digital marketing and ad sales for over ten years before taking the leap into publishing. After leaving Google, Claire began penning what became her debut novel, and an immediate bestselle...

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My guest tonight is the founder and head coach of Training for Warriors Martin Rooney. Martin is a coach of fighters across the globe, an all-conference athlete, and former member of the US Bobsled team, now turned into a thriller author with his fiction debut BLOOD FEUD.Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/42IieeXAn internationally recognized trainer, speaker, author and pioneer of strength and conditioning, Martin holds a Master o...

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On this special livestream there is not one, but TWO awesome guests and for good reason. Lord Alexander Hawke is back in action. That’s cause for a celebration.

Ryan Steck, also known as The Real Book Spy, is an author and thriller junkie behind the pen on the latest Hawke thriller. Having been a massive Hawke fan himself, Steck was also a good personal friend to the late Ted Bell, and there was nobody better to pick up the mantle a...

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From Top Shot To Bestselling Author: Gary Quesenberry On His New Book HOMECOMING #federalairmarshal #situationalawareness #topshotEver wonder what it’s like to be a Federal Air Marshal? Please visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/In this episode, I sit down with Gary Quesenberry, a former Federal Air Marshal who has flown over 2.4 million miles, and a finalist on Top Shot Seasons 3 & 5. We disc...

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Paul Vecchiet, a former USAF Civil Engineer joins me to discuss everything from UFOs to Extraterrestrials, technology limits, natural disasters, and why we can't, and won't go back to the MOON (hint: there's a listening station by another life form there!)Paul is the author of THE DISCLOSURE PARADOX, a book inspired by his transformative meditation experiences, real life experiences, and event that changed his outlook forever. Paul...

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All things Archery with Tanker veteran Sam Westfall in this new episode!Sam Westfall is an Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and competitive archer with a passion for community building and innovation. Leveraging decades of experience in hunting and shooting sports, Sam uses archery as a tool for therapy, empowerment, and connection, particularly within the military and veteran communities. Sam is also serving as an IVMF Bunker La...

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Mark Greaney is a #1 New York Time bestselling author of The Gray Man series, and joins the show to talk his 14th Gray Man novel featuring Court Gentry.In MIDNIGHT BLACK, Court Gentry finds himself on a rescue mission only the Gray Man will go on. With his lover imprisoned in a Russian gulag, the Gray Man will stop at nothing to free her in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A winter sunrise over the grea...

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Lewis Manalo, a US Army Veteran and co-founder of Old Glory Studios joins the live stream to talk about his time in combat, video games, and getting control of the “Clancyverse”.Lewis was the lead writer for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint and Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and was responsible for wrangling the multiple titles in the Tom Clancy video games series affectionately known as the “Clancyverse” at video game developer Ubiso...

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Juan Perez, a US Marine Corp Veteran, Scout Sniper, and a 10-year Chicago Police Officer knows what it takes to overcome adversity and rebuild a life of purpose. After transitioning out of the military, JP faced personal struggles including PTSD, career misalignment, and multiple failed relationships. Determined to rise above his circumstances, he transformed life through fitness, nutrition, and mindset.As the founder of the VetRis...

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Ryan is a twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot and mission commander who was part of a joint interagency special operations task force during Operation MARTILLO. He deployed numerous times throughout Central and South America combating drug cartels and criminal organizations. He was medically separated after sustaining injuries during an emergency landing. While recovering, he worked as an investigator for JAG. He was also a ...

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Jenna is a US Navy Veteran and founder of The Millennial Veterans Group. Jenna has amassed a big following on social media with her advocacy for veteran transition and connecting “millennial” veterans (and others) to transition resources. As a veteran herself, Jenna started the “Millennial Veterans Group” on Facebook and started using her voice to help her fellow veterans build a community, and has been an advocate for veteran’s i...

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