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Danger Close is hosted by Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and author of the Terminal List series. The show interviews real-life warriors, tactical experts and fellow writers about conflicts, gear and the world of his novels. It has 390 episodes, releases weekly on Wednesdays, and runs about 73 minutes per episode. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, rate $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Jack Carr Channel

Engaged veteran and thriller-reader audience with a weekly, long-form interview show

  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,885 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • Weekly Wednesday releases across more than 390 episodes give a predictable, long-running placement schedule.
  • Episodes average about 73 minutes, which allows extended host-read mid-roll segments.
Best foroutdoor and tactical gearveteran-focused servicesbook and entertainment launches
Watch forSponsorship from Sig Sauer is already visible, so a competing firearms brand may face conflict.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature45%
War and Conflict35%
Military Life20%
Formats
interview, author conversation
Tone
direct, informative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 2,885 Apple ratings places it in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, moderated by a show running since 2021 and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutHow did the guest's military or intelligence career shape their work?What is the story behind the book being discussed?How accurate are the tactics and conflicts depicted in thrillers?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

5%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Sig Sauer
Categories promoted
firearms and tactical gear
Affiliate links
No

The feed description says the show is presented by Sig Sauer, and the episode titles carry sponsor tags such as CRY HAVOC, which is a book promotion.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Episode titles cover war and conflict, such as 'Danger Close | Peter Bergen' and 'Empire of Ashes', and the feed is not flagged explicit, but guests discuss combat and espionage.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 67 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence21 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Danger Close | Simon Sebag Montefiore2026-10-081 h 27 min
Danger Close | Joby Warrick2026-09-301 h 5 min
Danger Close | Annie Jacobsen2026-09-231 h 2 min
Danger Close | Ben Macintyre2026-09-161 h 2 min
Danger Close | Peter Bergen2026-09-111 h 52 min
Danger Close | David McCloskey2026-09-091 h 30 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Go beyond the books. Jack Carr spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL, where he served as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander and a sniper. Now, he’s a speaker and the author behind the bestselling Terminal List series. Inspired by actual experiences serving in conflict areas around the world, the novels follow James Reece, a Navy SEAL who becomes embroiled in the world…
The Jack Carr Channel's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Jack Carr Channel

The Danger Close podcast is hosted by Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and author of the Terminal List series, according to the show's feed and his website. The show runs 390 episodes with a weekly Wednesday release schedule and a median episode length of about 73 minutes. Episodes feature interviews with military veterans, tactical experts and fellow authors covering conflicts, gear and the world of his novels.

Apple Podcasts lists 2,885 ratings with a 4.9 average. Based on these signals, the show is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the estimate labeled as an estimate since podcasts do not publish download figures. The audience is likely skewed toward military, veteran and thriller-reading listeners, though this is an estimate.

The feed states the show is presented by Sig Sauer. At the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in outdoor, tactical and veteran-focused categories should consider sponsoring.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Jack Carr Channel can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Jack Carr Channel

How much does The Danger Close podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on what the host agrees to.

What is Danger Close about?

Danger Close is a weekly podcast hosted by Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL. Episodes feature interviews with warriors, tactical experts and writers about conflicts, gear and thriller fiction.

How do I contact Danger Close about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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