Chris Ryan: SAS Operator and Bestselling Author

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, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & 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 Strike Back was adapted into a TV series for the UK’s Sky 1 and he helped create the action-drama TV series Ultimate Force.  He’s also hosted popular TV shows including Hunting Chris Ryan, Terror Alert: Could You Survive, How Not to Die, and Armed and Dangerous.   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.    Visit Chris’ website: https://www.chrisryanauthor.co.uk/  Presented by SIG Sauer.  Featured Gear:  The One That Got Away by Chris Ryan  Hardy Boys Handbook: Seven Stories of Survival   Kifaru Slick Bag Micro Start XP 10  Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

More than an operator

Jack’s interviews are fun. Clearly he has been working on the skills he has for all life. The people he interviews are as excited to talk to him as he is excited to interview them. I feel like A fly the wall. I also so find so many interesting books to read… a wonderful rabbit hole