According to #1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn, Mad Men actor Jon Hamm has the look and build to play “Mitch Rapp” in the yet to be cast movie adaptations of his immensely popular novels.

 On this week’s Radio Happy Hour,  host Dr. Blogstein suggested Hamm for the Rapp role and described it as “the casting coup of the world” (whatever that means).  Flynn responded emphatically, “Oh gosh…Not a bad call,”  but warned that Hamm would “have to mess his hair up.”

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Flynn’s books have been sold by CBS Films and will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura (”Transformers”) and Nick Wechsler (“We Own The Night”).  Flynn also telling the Radio Happy Hour that he expects to see a draft of the screen play in four weeks.

It is not yet known which of Flynn’s books will be made first in what is being billed as CBS Films’ signature franchise but there is plenty of speculation.

According to movie website imbd.com, Protect and Defend will be the first Flynn novel adapted though at a book signing in Northvale, NJ this week, the author told the crowd that Consent to Kill is slated to make it to the silver screen first.  There have also been rumors that the first Mitch Rapp Movie will be a combination of Flynn’s Memorial Day and Consent to Kill.

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When John McCain reaches across the aisle, it may be to pass a copy of a Vince Flynn book to Barack Obama.

According to the bestselling author, whose new book, Extreme Measures, releases tomorrow, both presidential hopefuls are unlikely fans of his series of political thrillers.

In an interview set to air tomorrow night (click to hear), Flynn tells Dr. Blogstein’s Radio Happy Hour  that Senator Obama’s favorite Flynn book is Term Limits, a novel about murdering corrupt politicians!

Flynn also recently found out that Senator McCain reads his books and “loves them,” apparently in spite of the brutal and intense torture the series’ hero, Mitch Rapp, frequently inflicts on terrorist prisoners.

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 Coming up this week on DR. BLOGSTEIN’S RADIO HAPPY HOUR: (Tuesday October 21 at 9PM ET and forever archived at BlogTalkRadio.)

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#1 New York Times bestselling author visits the #1 most listened to comedy show on BlogTalkRadio when Vince Flynn chats with Dr. B and Dangerous Lee on the day his book Extreme Measures hits bookshelves nationwide.

Find out which of the presidential candidates Vince thinks will win, whether either Barack Obama or John McCain have read his books and why he’s shocked that President Bill Clinton doesn’t think that Vince is “full of crap.”

Dr. Blogstein will also blow Vince away with his recommendation of who should be cast as his main character, Mitch Rapp, in the soon to be produced movie adaptations of his books.

Also this week, Olivia Wilde from the hit FOX series House has a one on one with Radio Jesus.

The sexy actress will explain why she chose to change her last name to “Wilde,” why she’s been cast as a bisexual in two consecutive TV roles and where she plans on moving if John McCain is our next president.

[If you love HOUSE, check out the new HOUSE fan podcast at www.thedifferential.net]

All that, plus Julia Fikse, who is helping to fight breast cancer with Save the Ta-tas® (a portion of every sale goes to breast cancer research. Use promo code BLOGSTEIN when you check out and get 10% off your purchase all October long!)

And, of course, Shawn Amos returns with another GetBack.com Pop Quiz,  and Justin the Weatherman returns with whatever he does.

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UPDATE: 10/23/08 Jon Hamm to play Mitch Rapp?

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One of the most frequent search items that lead information super highway travelers to DrBlogstein.com is “Mitch Rapp Movies” or (or some variation there of.)

Of course, its a search for information regarding any news about whether or not Hollywood is finally going to make a movie featuring Mitch Rapp, the main character in Radio Happy Hour favorite and New York Times #1 Bestselling author Vince Flynn’s novels.

Well, up until now, that search has always led to a dead end. Not only did we have no news but no news existed! In fact, you can click this link and hear for yourself Vince Flynn’s frustrations (interview begins approx. 42 minutes into show) when asked about a movie deal, when he appeared on the Radio Happy Hour back in October.

If you noticed, I said “up until now” in the previous paragraph. That’s because someone in Hollywood FINALLY figured out that making movies that people will want to see will most likely lead to big profits. And that someone is two people: Lorenzo di Bonaventura (”Transformers”) and Nick Wechsler (“We Own The Night”) who will be producing the films for CBS Films who has optioned the rights for Flynn’s Mitch Rapp character with the intention of creating a character-based, action-thriller movie franchise.

No word on when we’ll finally see Mitch Rapp kick ass on the big screen or who will be playing America’s favorite counter terrorism operative not named Jack Bauer, but I sure feel a lot safer knowing he’ll eventually be coming to a theater near me. . .

(See, I told you Vince Flynn is a Radio Happy Hour favorite)

**An all new Vince Flynn interview when he returns to the Radio Happy Hour on Tuesday night October 21 at 9PM Eastern. Just click –> Vince Flynn.**

Below, is a short introductory video for Vince’s upcoming release PROTECT AND DEFEND.

**An all new Vince Flynn interview when he returns to the Radio Happy Hour on Tuesday night October 21 at 9PM Eastern. Just click –> Vince Flynn.**

Coming up this week on DR. BLOGSTEIN’S RADIO HAPPY HOUR: (Live on Tuesday October 23rd at 9PM ET and forever archived at BlogTalkRadio.)

A true genius will visit the Radio Happy Hour this week when New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn drops in to celebrate the publication of his ninth thriller PROTECT AND DEFEND.Flynn, whose fans include Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, will give us a sneak peak of what to expect this time around from his hero Mitch Rapp when he takes on Iran. Plus, we’ll get his views on current events and find out when we can expect Hollywood to produce some Mitch Rapp movies and hear about his past work with the hit TV show 24.

Also, two lucky fans will call in to play “Vince or Mitch” for a chance to win an autographed copy of Protect and Defend.

Then, Jessica Dorfman Jones will council us on The Art of Cheating. She’s the author of a “nasty little book for tricky little schemers and their hapless victims.” She’ll teach us how to successfully cheat on our taxes, our spouses, our diets and even death! We’ll also find out how her husband feels about being married to the woman who has literally written the book on cheating!

All that plus, SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE CYBERWAVES Vinny Bond drags his Big Leather Couch into the Radio Happy Hour Lounge and chats live with the listeners, Justin the Weatherman provides a forecast like only he can, Jane may or may not show up and, as always, your calls at 646-652-4804.

Join us live every Tuesday night at 9PM ET. The Radio Happy Hour Lounge–a live chat room during show time–is a whole new reason to make sure you listen live! It’s the show within the show!

But if you can’t and miss us live, we’re ALWAYS ON at www.DrBlogstein.com

Vince Flynn, a Blogstein endorsed author, writes 24 style thriller novels. He’ll release his 9th novel on October 30th.

Protect and Defend, the eighth of his books to feature his hero Mitch Rapp, centers around Iran and their nuclear program.

It looks as though Iran has taken notice:

**An all new Vince Flynn interview when he returns to the Radio Happy Hour on Tuesday night October 21 at 9PM Eastern. Just click –> Vince Flynn.**

You may remember me talking about the new book by Vince Flynn last week. Well, I have Act of Treason and while I haven’t finished it yet, I can tell you that it’s a real winner. But what I’ve come to realize this week, with Vince Flynn “on the stump” is how Flynn himself is a real winner.

The man is a straight talker. He tells it like it is. (Which is obviously the same thing as calling him a “straight talker”) He also carries himself in a very (dare I say) presidential way.

He calls himself a Republican, but also indicates that he’s pro-choice and that gays can do whatever the hell they want (my wording, not his!) He takes a real hard stance on national security. I have yet to hear or read an interview where he takes a stand on stem cell research, but so far, he’s right in line with my line of thinking. A presidential candidate with those views is a presidential candidate that I would vote for–heck, that I’d campaign for.

Its well known that President Dubya is a big fan of Flynn’s books (and no, they’re NOT picture books!) President Bubba is also a fan of the author’s series. Already, Flynn is bridging the political divide!

If you’re still not sold, check out Flynn’s appearance today on Fox News:

Am I wrong? He’s quite presidential if you ask me.

Now, our one obstacle is that I’m pretty sure that Vince Flynn has no intentions on running for office and why should he? He’s probably making millions on his books. I’m not sure how to overcome that, but what I do know is that he reads his fan site message board. So it is there that I choose to officially nominate Vince Flynn for President!

P.S. : If there are any computer savvy people out there who could make me a logo that looks like a campaign poster for Vince Flynn I will be indebted to you for life–or at least for October. UPDATE!10-14-06: The logo to the right is courtesy of the lovely Miss Cellania.

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**An all new Vince Flynn interview when he returns to the Radio Happy Hour on Tuesday night October 21 at 9PM Eastern. Just click –> Vince Flynn.**

Update 2-14-08: If you’re wondering about future movies featuring counter terrorism operative Mitch Rapp, click: Mitch Rapp Movies

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Our intrepid hero Jack Bauer has literally been on a slow boat to China since May. We wont find out his fate for another 3 months.

Luckily, the perfect “appetizer” to the Emmy Award Winning series comes out of the oven next week. While there is nothing in the world that can match the thrills, twists and excitement of 24, author Vince Flynn comes pretty damn close. So close, in fact, that Flynn worked on last season of 24 and is now collaborating with the creators of 24 for a pilot of his own.

Flynn’s new book, Act of Treason, hits bookstores on Tuesday. I’ve had mine preordered from Amazon.com since July! I’m that excited for it.

Believe me when I tell you that a Vince Flynn reading experience is like no other. His main character, Mitch Rapp, is as fearless and tough as Jack Bauer. Where Rapp has Bauer beat is in his ruthlessness. Rapp is more of a fan of a violent death for the bad guys than Bauer’s more professional executions (if there is such a thing.)

If you’ve never read a Vince Flynn book before (or any book for that matter), I have a feeling this is one I’d feel comfortable starting you off on. Just judging by how the last book ended, Mitch Rapp is sure to have a giant chip on his shoulder and a craving for some ass kicking!

(By the way, you’ll notice that I’ve used the terms “appetizer” and “craving” and the phrase “out of the oven”–Is there any doubt that I skipped lunch today?!?)

Do me a favor and read Act of Treason then come back here and tell me what you think. Its good stuff and I look forward to you telling me how right I am!

***UPDATE 10-23-07***

VINCE FLYNN ON THE RADIO HAPPY HOUR!

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**An all new Vince Flynn interview when he returns to the Radio Happy Hour on Tuesday night October 21 at 9PM Eastern. Just click –> Vince Flynn.**

Okay, okay, that was a low blow on President’s Day. Of course, President Bush can read, in fact, his dad taught us all how to read his lips.

The fact that George W. Bush can read isn’t the story here, its what he reads that makes this a story.

According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune (and who am I to doubt them?), George W. Bush is a fan of Vince Flynn. (For the record, so is Dr. Blogstein)

The Star-Trib reports that the President discovered Vince Flynn’s thrillers when he saw CIA Director Porter Goss reading one at Camp David. “He started rattling off my titles; said he was on ‘Memorial Day,’ ” Flynn told the paper. “He said he had a feeling I knew someone at the CIA because of how accurate they are.”

For those of you not familiar with Vince Flynn’s main character, Mitch Rapp, he’s a renegade CIA operative in the mold of Jack Bauer. He’s not afraid to go against protocol if its for the greater good and he’s not above torture to get answers from the bad guys. Any of this sound familiar?

I think we may have found the source of this administration’s policies. Could reading Vince Flynn have influenced the NSA wire tapping program? Could Vince Flynn’s books have led to the Abu Gharib torture? Is life imitating art?