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Episode 424 | The Mind Behind Jack Reacher | Andrew Child

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Society & Culture

4.911K Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 143 minutes

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Summary

Andrew Child is the co-author of the Jack Reacher series, one of the most successful and recognizable modern thriller franchises in the world. Working alongside his brother Lee Child, Andrew became responsible for continuing and evolving a character known for discipline, restraint, moral clarity, and decisive action.

Before joining the Reacher universe, Andrew spent years developing his own voice as a novelist and journalist, with a background that shaped his approach to structure, clarity, and storytelling. Stepping into an already iconic series required understanding not just the character, but the values and principles that made Jack Reacher resonate with millions of readers globally.

Andrew now carries the responsibility of maintaining the integrity of a cultural archetype — a lone figure guided by competence, accountability, and an uncompromising sense of right and wrong. His work has helped ensure the Jack Reacher series remains relevant, grounded, and consistent while continuing to grow its audience across books, television, and film.

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0:00.0

Okay, got the red smoke

0:02.6

I mean,

0:03.4

North and south

0:05.9

west of the smoke

0:07.2

West of the smoke

0:08.4

Okay, copy

0:09.8

west of the smoke

0:10.9

I'm looking at danger close now

0:12.9

I'm all winning,

0:14.2

baby, give it to me

0:15.0

I need it

0:15.5

You're cleared hot

0:16.7

Copy cleared hot

0:18.1

I mean nobody knows how this is going to go

0:20.7

because this is the first time I've ever had to do a podcast when the power is out, but we solved it.

0:26.7

Yeah, yeah.

0:27.7

Yeah.

0:28.5

I catch a little bit of an accent.

0:30.7

Is this Southern California?

0:33.8

Eastern Chicago.

0:35.8

What brought you to the States?

0:37.2

Actually, it's an old story. A girl brought you to the States? Actually, it's an old story.

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