Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 290 Interview with Author Matthew Bracken: Navy SEAL, Novelist, and Bluewater Sailor

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 290 Interview with Author Matthew Bracken: Navy SEAL, Novelist, and Bluewater Sailor

From Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond by Franz

April 1, 2025 · 1h 17m

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This episode features an interview with Matthew Bracken, a former Navy SEAL turned novelist and bluewater sailor, discussing his life and works.

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 290 Interview with Matthew Bracken Version 1.0.0 From Navy SEAL to Novelist and Bluewater Sailor: Meet Matthew Bracken In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Matthew Bracken—a man whose life reads like an adventure novel. A former Navy SEAL and lifelong sailor, Bracken is best known for his action-packed political thrillers that blend real-world tensions with gripping, character-driven plots. But what truly sets him apart is his deep connection to the sea. After serving in the Navy, Bracken didn’t just settle into civilian life—he sailed off into it. He spent years living aboard and voyaging across oceans on his own sailboat. His time at sea gave him a firsthand look at self-reliance, freedom, and the raw edge of adventure. These themes echo powerfully throughout his fiction. Matthew Bracken’s Books 1. Enemies Foreign and Domestic (2003) The first in the Enemies trilogy. A rogue federal agent stages a mass shooting to justify draconian gun laws. A retired SEAL and a sharp-eyed journalist race to uncover the truth. It’s a chilling tale of government overreach and personal courage. 2. Domestic Enemies: The Reconquista (2006) Set in a…

People in this episode

Host: Franz

Guest: Matthew Bracken

Topics covered

  • Navy SEAL
  • novelist
  • bluewater sailing
  • adventure
  • political thrillers

Keywords

  • Navy SEAL
  • Matthew Bracken
  • sailing
  • political thrillers
  • adventure novels

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Enemies Foreign and Domestic, Domestic Enemies: The Reconquista, Foreign Enemies and Traitors

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