Veteran State Of Mind Network
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsHome of the Veteran State Of Mind and War Story podcasts, hosted by best-selling writer and former infantry soldier Geraint Jones.
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 171: From South Africa to Sangin (Part 1), with Neville Johnson
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBNeville Johnson is a South African born, British Army soldier, who served in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is a published writer, and now lives with his family in New Zealand. Neville's instagram account is: @nevillejohnson01 And his work can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NTLRPPD Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sp...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 171: From South Africa to Sangin, with Neville Johnson
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBNeville Johnson is a South African born, British Army soldier, who served in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is a published writer, and now lives with his family in New Zealand. Neville's instagram account is: @nevillejohnson01 And his work can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NTLRPPD Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sp...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 170: Enjoy the fireworks, with Ed Calderon
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBEd Calderon is a non-permissive environment specialist and writer with operational experience along the Mexican-American border. You can find Ed online @EdsManifesto, and http://edsmanifesto.com Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www.combatc...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 169: 98 year old black belt, with Jack Hearn
December 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJack Hearn joined the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers in the Second World War, and served with them and the RASC in both North Africa and Italy. At 98 years old, Jack is a Judo black belt and a great character. This is Part 2 of our conversations with him, and covers Jack's service in Italy, and more. Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 168: Rants & Bants 27: Merry Christmas
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com www.theescapegames.co.uk Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk Rite Flank - www.riteflank.co.uk Zulu Alpha Stra...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 167: HMG, with Richie
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBRichie is a former Royal Marines Commando and SBS operator. He now runs HMG clothing, a brand created to remember warriors from previous generations. @hmg_clothing Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com www.theescapegames....
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 167: HMG, with Richie
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBRichie is a former Royal Marines Commando and SBS operator. He now runs HMG clothing, a brand created to remember warriors from previous generations. @hmg_clothing Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com www.theescapegames....
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 166: From North Shields to North Africa, with Second World veteran Jack Hearn
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBJack Hearn joined the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers in the Second World War, and served with them and the RASC in both North Africa and Italy. At 98 years old, Jack is a Judo black belt and a great character. This is Part 1 of our conversations with him, and covers Jack's childhood and service in North Africa. Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 165: Re-Org, with David Harding Prior
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBDave served with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and saw service in Afghanistan, where he was wounded in Sangin in 2009. He is the host of The Re-Org Podcast, which discusses war and its aftermath with combat veterans. Links to Dave @thereorgpodcast anchor.fm/thereorgpodcast Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 164: Rants & Bants 26: Necrophilia, Rittenhouse verdict, Remembrance Day roundup
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com www.theescapegames.co.uk Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk Rite Flank - www.riteflank.co.uk Zulu Alpha Stra...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 163: Lead Wasps, with Davie Ure
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBDavie Ure served with 3 Scots (The Black Watch) during two tours of Afghanistan. He is a host of the Lead Wasps podcast, which you can find on your regular podcast providers. Davie is on insta @leadwasps Gez is: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 162: Rants & Bants 25
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com www.theescapegames.co.uk Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk Rite Flank - www.riteflank.co.uk Zulu Alpha Stra...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 161: Virtus, with David J Wood
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 85 MBDavid J Wood is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and founder of Virtus Outdoors. David is also an extreme athlete, enjoying canyoning, rock-climbing, mountaineering, and Crossfit. David spent years living in Hong Kong and travelling China, where he helped to enable the establishment of Christian churches. David: @davidj_wood Virtus: https://vogstore.com/ Geraint: @grjbooks Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegio...
Veteran State Of Mind 160: Remembrance Special
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn today's episode we hear from a variety of veterans, and those involved with different forms of remembrance, to learn about what remembrance means to them, and how they honour the memory of those who have died in service of their nation. If you start this episode at 0938 (GMT) on the 11th the last post will play at 1100hrs. Thank you for listening. We will remember them. https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Ea-uUc26ENbNBYWd6-2779MBUZrl6W...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 160: Remembrance Special
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn today's episode we hear from a variety of veterans, and those involved with different forms of remembrance, to learn about what remembrance means to them, and how they honour the memory of those who have died in service of their nation. If you start this episode at 0938 (GMT) on the 11th the last post will play at 1100hrs. Thank you for listening. We will remember them. https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/ Support the show
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 159: Rants & Bants 24: Remembrance, Destabilisation and immigration, Dr Fauci
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednesday 3rd November London - Thursday 4th November Bristol - Tuesday 9th Novembe...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 159: Rants & Bants 24: Remembrance, Destabilisation and immigration, Dr Fauci
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednesday 3rd November London - Thursday 4th November Bristol - Tuesday 9th Novembe...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 158: War Is A Racket, with Major Thomas Schueman
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBGeraint and Major Thomas Schueman discuss the ideas of Major General Smedley Butler, author of 'War is a Racket.' Major Thomas Schueman is a Marine Corps infantry officer, a veteran of Afghanistan, and a former teacher of literature at the US Naval Academy. Tom is the founder of PB Abbatte, an incredible resource for all veterans which you can learn about here: http://pbabbatte.org Tom’s instagram handle is: @killz0n3 War Is A Racket is available here: https://deadreckoningco.com/collect...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 157: Rants & Bants 23: Joe gets deleted from Insta, Dennis Hutchings, Emergency powers extended
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednesday 3rd November London - Thursday 4th November Bristol - Tuesday 9th Novembe...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 157: Rants & Bants 23: Joe gets deleted from Insta, Dennis Hutchings, Emergency powers extended
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednesday 3rd November London - Thursday 4th November Bristol - Tuesday 9th Novembe...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 156: Radical, with Shane Hazel
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBShane T Hazel is a USMC Combat Veteran, libertarian, host of the Radical podcast, and much more. You can find shane @shanethazel and www.shanehazel.com Gez: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednes...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 156: Radical, with Shane T Hazel
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBShane T Hazel is a Marine, host of the Radical podcast, creator of the Helios Initiative, Candidate for the Governor of Georgia, and much more. You can find shane @shanethazel and www.shanehazel.com Gez: @grjbooks @veteranstateofmind Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November L...
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 155: Rants & Bants 22: Covid, Covid, Covid
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @britishrogue_actual Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednesday 3rd November London - Thursday 4th November Bristol - Tuesday 9th November C...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 154: Endless Endevour, with Greg Anderson
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBGreg Anderson is a former US Army Ranger, private military contractor, and law enforcement agent. He now owns a BJJ gym, and is host of the Endless Endeavour podcast. Greg can be found on instagram at @granderson33 His podcast is: https://endlessendeavor.libsyn.com/ Gez is @grjbooks Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/reg...
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 153: Rants & Bants 21: Fuel gimps, Navy goes tobacco free, lack of accountability from 'leaders'
October 09, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBGez and Joe get together to talk reasonably well informed bollocks and put the world to rights. Gez: @grjbooks Joe: @thebritishrogue Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org City Poppy Days: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/regional-events Birmingham - Tuesday 2nd November Leeds - Tuesday 2nd November Manchester - Wednesday 3rd November London - Thursday 4th November Bristol ...
Veteran State of Mind, Episode 152: Rants & Bants 20
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode next week, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind 151: An Aussie, a Canuck, and a Brit walk into a bar, with Paul de Gelder and Kelsie Sheran
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBPaul de Gelder served as an elite navy clearance diver until he lost an arm and a leg in a brutal shark attack. You can read all about that story and more in his book new book, Uncaged, which is available here: www.pauldegelder.com Kelsie Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran and a young female entrepreneur on a mission to change the world by healing the people who help to defend all of our freedom. It is her goal to help other struggling Veterans and first responders through charitable donat...
Veteran State Of Mind 150: An American Take on Afghanistan, with Jesse R. Phillips
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBGez is joined by Jesse R. Phillips, a United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan. They talk about the conflict there, and what might come next. Jesse is on instagram @thejesserphillips Gez is @grjbooks Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://ww...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 149: Rants & Bants 19, Afghanistan Cluster F**k
August 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode next week, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind 148: Rants & Bants 18
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode next week, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind 147: The Forgotten Battles of Basra, with Andrew Dobson
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBAndrew Dodson served in 2 Lancs, better known as the Kingos. He saw heavy action in Iraq during Op Telic 9. Andy is on insta @derry5inclair Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Comb...
Veteran State Of Mind 146: Rants & Bants 17, War Films, Terrorists, the French
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode on Monday, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 145: with Michael Coates
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBMichael Coates is a former Royal Engineer, and firefighter. He is now the host of the excellent Declassified Podcast. Mike is active in charity work, a successful business person, and an all-round top bloke. Mike can be found at https://declassifiedpodcast.com and @declassnetwork. Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just wa...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 144: Rants & Bants 16: Euros, Britney Spears, Morality of our wars
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode on Monday, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 143: 'Don't let them divide us', with Danny Rampling
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDanny Rampling is a UK DJ and a former member of 10th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. He is an advocate for individual rights, freedoms, and unity. Find Danny and his music here: Instagram: @dannyrampling https://www.mixcloud.com/dannyrampling/stream/ Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 142: Brass & Unity, with Kelshi Sheran
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBKelsi Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran who served in Afghanistan. From a small town, she has travelled the globe and navigated the best and worst of what our world has to offer, and as a wife and a mother, she wants to make a difference. While she battles with severe PTSD, she is also a young female entrepreneur on a mission to change the world by healing the people who help to defend all of our freedom. It is her goal to help other struggling Veterans and first responders through charita...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 142: Brass & Unity, with Kelsie Sheran
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBKelsie Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran who served in Afghanistan. From a small town, she has travelled the globe and navigated the best and worst of what our world has to offer, and as a wife and a mother, she wants to make a difference. While she battles with severe PTSD, she is also a young female entrepreneur on a mission to change the world by healing the people who help to defend all of our freedom. It is her goal to help other struggling Veterans and first responders through charit...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 141: Drunk Uncle, with Jarred Taylor
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBJT is a United States Air Force veteran, and served in Iraq as part of a Tactical Air Control Party. He is one of the founding members of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and one of the most recognisable content creators in the veteran and entrepreneurial space. He is also a passionate advocate of hot dog consumption. You can find JT @jtarticle15 https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/searc...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 140: Touched by the NVA, with John Stryker Meyer
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBJohn Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Today we go in depth into one of his missions 'across the fence.' Tilt's spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6160bs1mKLHq7MV5xb7FOx You can find John's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Stryker-Meyer/e/B002A510S4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1600457309&sr=8-1 John is on Instagr...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 139: Beteran, with Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas, and Sean Ambriz
June 02, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 84 MBVinny first appeared on the podcast on Episode 027. He is a former US Army Ranger turned television actor. Sean is a serving US Army soldier. Both saw combat in the war on terror, and are are committed to helping veterans become the best versions of themselves. Vinny and Sean have both published books, which can be found on their websites (links below). Gez and Vinny also did a short book together: Sugarman. The paperback is on amazon, and you can get the audiobook version here: https://ww...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 138: SMESH!, with Joe Lyne and Dave Radband
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBJoe and Radders stop by to talk about all kinds of things, including: the difference between operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, anti piracy work, the frustrations of not being able to hit people in the work place, and much more. Veteran State Of Mind does not condone any of the reckless activities discussed in this podcast (including joining the army. Seems a bit dangerous now that we look back on it). Enjoy! Joe is on insta @thebritishrogue Dave is @dave.radband Gez is @grjbooks/ @veter...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 137: Rants & Bants 15
May 21, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode on Monday, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 136: Major History, with Alex Owen
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBAlex Owen served in the Household Cavalry Regiment. He is a veteran of Afghanistan, a historian, and now works at The Royal British Legion. His instagram is @major.history Links to Geraint's books are available at http://www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishl...
Veteran State Of Mind 135: The Changing of the Guard, with Simon Akam
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBSimon Akam is a British writer who has worked all over the world. He is the author of 'The Changing of the Guard - The British Army since 9/ 11', which is available to order here: https://amzn.to/3twEHrF Connect with Simon at http://www.simonakam.com/ Links to Geraint's books are available at http://www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjust...
Veteran State Of Mind 134: Advice For Young Blokes 3, with Young Sam
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBYoung Sam joins the show to ask Gez about advice for young blokes, and more. We'll be back on Monday with a guest and full length interview. Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you ...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 134: Advice For Young Blokes 3, with Young Sam
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBYoung Sam joins the show to ask Gez about advice for young blokes, and more. We'll be back on Monday with a guest and full length interview. Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you ...
Veteran State Of Mind 133: Rants & Bants 14
May 06, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode on Monday, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 133: Rants & Bants 14
May 06, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a more sensible episode on Monday, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.org Thank you to o...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 132: Kill Zone, Part 2, with Major Thomas Schueman
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThomas Schueman is a Marine Corps infantry officer, a veteran of Afghanistan, and he currently teaches literature at the US Naval Academy. Tom is the founder of PB Abbatte, an incredible resource for all veterans which you can learn more about here: http://pbabbatte.org Tom’s instagram handle is: @killz0n3 Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran struggling with me...
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 131: Rants & Bants 13
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBGez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. Among today's topics of conversation: the army's language going woke, police traffic stops in America, and can you expect professional killers to act like civilised members of society? We'll be back with a more sensible episode on Monday, but for now.... Rants & Bants Links to Geraint's books are available at www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran strugg...