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Veteran State Of Mind Network

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings

Home 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 130: Blackout, with Simon Scarrow

April 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His many successful books include his Eagles of the Empire novels featuring Roman soldiers Macro and Cato, most recently TRAITORS OF ROME, THE BLOOD OF ROME, DAY OF THE CAESARS, INVICTUS and BRITANNIA, as well as HEARTS OF STONE, set in Greece during the Second World War, SWORD AND SCIMITAR, about the 1565 Siege of Malta, and a quartet about Wellington and Napoleon including the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller THE FIELDS OF DEATH. He is...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 129: Kill Zone (Part 1), with Major Thomas Schueman

April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Thomas 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, 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 mental health, or you just want a bit of h...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 128: Legion, by Geraint Jones

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

An extended sample from Gez's audiobook, Legion, a historical fiction story set during the early Roman Empire. Thanks to everyone who has supported it so far. Much appreciated! Click here to hear the rest: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones Click here for Gez's books: http://www.grjbooks.com We'll be back on Monday with a Marine Corps veteran of Afghanistan. Support the show

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 127: Real Talk, with Zuby

April 05, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Zuby is a rapper, author, public speaker, and host of the 'Real Talk with Zuby' podcast. Find out more and get links to Zuby's social media here: https://www.zubymusic.com You can back his kickstarter project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/teamzuby/zubys-new-album-word-of-zuby 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 yo...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 126: Field Craft Survival, with Raul Martinez Jr

March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Raul Martinez returns to the podcast. Raul grew up in Chicago, Illinois. After his time in the military, where he fought in Iraq with the US Army, Raul went onto become a uniformed and undercover cop. He now lives in Arizona where he is an expert instructor with https://fieldcraftsurvival.com Raul is on instagram: @raul.martinez.jr Geraint's books are available here: www.grjbooks.com Audiobooks available at: https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchAuthor=Geraint+Jones If you are a veteran...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 125: Rants & Bants 12

March 25, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. On this episode we rant about our debt to the past, mandatory exercise, future pandemics and more. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants.  Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 124: Save Our Gyms, with Nick Whitcombe

March 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Nick is a former professional parkour athlete and advocate for people's rights. As a gym owner he lead the charge to reverse lockdown legislation, giving gym access back to 4.5 million users. https://www.nickwhitcombe.co.uk/links To keep in touch, sign up for our newsletter https://www.vsompodcast.com (it's at the bottom of the home page). You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 123: Rants & Bants 11, with Joe Lyne

March 19, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. On this episode we rant about The Pope, The CIA's use of social media, the drug war, charities and more. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants.  Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 122: Combat Fuel, with Alex Berezynskyj

March 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Alex is a British Army veteran who served in Afghanistan with the Royal Anglian Regiment. He is the founder and CEO of Combat Fuel, a supplement brand and gym that supports serving soldiers and veterans - including this podcast. Find Alex online @combatfuel and http://www.combat-fuel.co.uk To keep in touch, sign up for our newsletter https://www.vsompodcast.com (it's at the bottom of the home page). You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ Yo...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 121: Rants & Bants 10, with Joe Lyne

March 11, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants.  Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 120: The Warrior Archetype, with Steven Pressfield

March 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Steven Pressfield is an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays. A former United States Marine, Steven has written books ranging from the epic 'Gates Of Fire', to the indispensable 'The War Of Art'.  His latest book, A Man At Arms, is available here: https://stevenpressfield.com You can find Steve on Instagram @steven_pressfield. You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks acr...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 119: Choose Your Own Life, with Ben Nicky

March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Ben Nicky is an international DJ who has played at the world's biggest festivals and clubs. On this episode of the podcast we talk about how to deal with lockdown, how to make your own way in life, and more. You can find Ben @bennicky and https://www.bennicky.co.uk/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores, and on audiobook here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 118: Rants & Bants 9, The Lost Episode

February 22, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

A lost episode from May 2020: Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants.  Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores, and on audiobook here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1613908782&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=c6e31...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 117: FITNESS⚡MINDSET, with Zack Blakeney

February 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Zack is a competitor, coach, and all round great guy with a lot of very interesting views on health and spirituality. Loved this conversation. https://zackblakeney.contactin.bio You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. 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 ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 116: Rants & Bants 8

February 11, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants.  Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 115: BRCC Author's Roundtable, with Mat Best, Geraint Jones, and Marty Skovlund Jr

February 08, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

During a visit to Black Rifle Coffee, Gez sat down with bestselling author Mat Best, and friend of the podcast Marty Skovlund Jr, to talk about the process of writing and publishing books. I think you'll enjoy this one. Big thanks to BRCC for letting us share this on the podcast, and for being top blokes in general. Mat Best is a former United States Army Ranger, internet personality, and entrepreneur. https://www.blackriflecoffee.com @mat_best_official Marty Skovlund Jr is a former United...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 114: Yahoo Boys, with Dave Radband

February 05, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Para Reg veteran Radders pops in to get a couple of things off his chest. We'll get him and Joe together soon for a full episode. Radders is on instagram @dave.radband You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and his books are available here: www.grjbooks.com 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 ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 113: The Magic Marine, with James 'Steel' Stott

February 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

James ‘Steel” Stott is a Royal Marines Commando and Special Forces medic turned professional performer.  After 14 years military service, Steel now performs all over the world, under the title of The Magic Marine. https://www.themagicmarine.com/ You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a veteran ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 112: Rants & Bants 7

January 28, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 111: Investment In Blood, with Frank Ledwidge

January 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Frank Ledwidge is a barrister and former military intelligence officer who has served in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of Losing Small Wars (Yale 2011) and Investment in Blood (Yale 2013) You can get Losing Small Wars and Investment In Blood here: https://amzn.to/36Mp9rr Geraint is on social media @grjbooks, and @veteranstateofmind Brothers In Arms audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1606692603&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProdu...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 110: BASE, with Jamie Flynn

January 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Jamie Flynn served with the Parachute Regiment in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has BASE jumped around the world, and now lives in Canada. You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. 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 Roya...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 109: Q&A and Rants

January 14, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Young Sam joins Gez to ask the questions, and Gez shows how well he is dealing with lockdown by going off on rants, and offering some advice about debt uni, and a bunch of other stuff. You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help a...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 108: All Things Viking, with Giles Kristian

January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Giles Kristian's first historical novels were the acclaimed and bestselling RAVEN Viking trilogy - Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin's Wolves. For his next series, he drew on a long-held fascination with the English Civil War to chart the fortunes of a family divided by this brutal conflict in The Bleeding Land and Brothers' Fury. Giles also co-wrote Wilbur Smith's No.1 bestseller, Golden Lion. In God of Vengeance (a TIMES Book of the Year), Winter's Fire, and the Historical Writers' Assoc...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 107: Order of Man, with Ryan Michler

January 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has impacted society today. He believes many of the world’s most complicated problems could be solved if men everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. It has now become his life’s mission to help men across the planet step more fully...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 106: Rants & Bants 6, with Joe Lyne

December 31, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue Get your balls squared away and support the podcast: Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: VSOM Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 105: with Raul Martinez

December 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Raul Martinez grew up in a hood of Chicago, Illinois. After his time in the military, where he fought in Iraq with the US Army, Raul went onto become a uniformed and undercover cop. He now lives in Arizona where he is an expert instructor with https://fieldcraftsurvival.com Raul is on instagram: @raul.martinez.jr Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 104: Rants & Bants 5, with Joe Lyne

December 24, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue Get your balls squared away and support the podcast: Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: VSOM Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 103: The Hostile Operator, with John Smith

December 21, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 88.5 MB

John Smith served in Iraq and Afghanistan with 4 Rifles. After leaving the military he went on to work as a private military contractor, seeing more action in the countries that he had previously visited with the British Army. John is online @the_hostile_operator and https://thehostileoperatorpodcast.podbean.com Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 102: Rants & Bants 4, with Joe Lyne

December 16, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue Get your balls squared away and support the podcast: Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: VSOM Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 101: Losing Small Wars Part 2, with Frank Ledwidge

December 14, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Frank Ledwidge is a barrister and former military intelligence officer who has served in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of Losing Small Wars (Yale 2011) and Investment in Blood (Yale 2013) You can get Losing Small Wars here: https://amzn.to/36Mp9rr Geraint is on social media @grjbooks, and @veteranstateofmind Brothers In Arms audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1606692603&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 100: Losing Small Wars Part 1, with Frank Ledwidge

December 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Frank Ledwidge is a barrister and former military intelligence officer who has served in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of Losing Small Wars (Yale 2011) and Investment in Blood (Yale 2013) You can get Losing Small Wars here: https://amzn.to/36Mp9rr Geraint is on social media @grjbooks, and @veteranstateofmind Brothers In Arms audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1606692603&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 099: Broken Ground, with Paddy Doyle

December 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Paddy Doyle served in the Irish Army before working in private security, which led to him being in Haiti for the devastating earthquake of 2010. To order Paddy's book, Broken Ground: https://amzn.to/2JFqTJY Geraint is on social media @grjbooks, and @veteranstateofmind Brothers In Arms audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1606692603&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=CX0QDJQMVWEBXGENKFG2 Merch...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 098: Critical Optimist, with Leo Jenkins

November 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Leo Jenkins returns to the podcast. He is a father, poet, and author, and served as a US Army Ranger Medic in Afghanistan and Iraq. Leo's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/leo-jenkins/e/B00Q5VIQ68%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Insta: @leo.jenkins Geraint is on social media @grjbooks, and @veteranstateofmind Brothers In Arms audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1606692603&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-41...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 097: Gloria Stitz, with Liz McConaghy

November 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Liz McConaghy spent 17 years in the Royal Air Force as a Chinook crewman, including 10 deployments to Afghanistan. Find Liz at @liz.mcconaghy.82 and https://www.aerobility.com Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you a...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 096: Rants & Bants 3, with Joe Lyne

November 19, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

EMERGENCY RANTS! Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue Get your balls squared away and support the podcast: Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: VSOM Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ ...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 095: Father. Poet. Author. with Leo Jenkins

November 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Leo Jenkins is a father, poet, and author. He served as a US Army Ranger Medic in Afghanistan and Iraq. Leo's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/leo-jenkins/e/B00Q5VIQ68%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Insta: @leo.jenkins Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan...

Veteran State Of Mind Episode 094: Remembrance Special

November 11, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

On this Remembrance Day we are joined by 15 guests, all of whom are veterans or involved with veteran charities. They have fought wars, lost friends and comrades, and today they are here to talk about Remembrance and more. Guests: Ray Smith - HMS MIDDLETON - The Second World War Chris Purcell - HMS SHEFFIELD - The Falklands War Joe Lyne - Royal Tank Regiment - Iraq/ Afghanistan Levison Wood - The Parachute Regiment - Afghanistan Dave Radband - The Parachute Regiment - Iraq/ Afghanistan...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 093: Gold Beach, with Harry Billinge MBE

November 08, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Harry Billinge MBE was one of the first soldiers to land on Gold Beach in German-occupied Normandy at 6.30am on 6 June 1944 as part of the D-Day landings. He was a sapper attached to the 44 Royal Engineer Commandos and was one of only four to survive from his unit. During the episode Harry mentions the names of some soldiers who gave their lives in the war. Below are links so that you can see their faces and learn more about them: Private F.L Jones 36: https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2019-0...

Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 092: Rants & Bants 2, with Joe Lyne

November 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Sunday, but for now... rants and bants.  Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 091: What it is Like to go to War, with Karl Marlantes

November 02, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 83.8 MB

Karl Arthur Marlantes is an American author and Vietnam War veteran. He has written three books: Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War, What it is Like to go to War, and Deep River. You can get Karl's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karl-Marlantes/e/B00383K10U Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 090: The Talent War, with Mike Sarraille

October 26, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Mike Sarraille is the CEO of EF Overwatch, an executive search and talent advisory firm, and leadership consultant with Echelon Front. He is a former Recon Marine and retired US Navy SEAL officer with twenty years of experience in Special Operations, including the elite Joint Special Operations Command. The Talent War - written by Mike and US Army veteran George Randle - is available here: https://amzn.to/2HztxjG Mike's social media: Twitter: @MJSarraille Insta: @mr.sarraille/ @efoverwatch...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 089: Across The Fence Part 2, with John Stryker Meyer

October 19, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

John 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. Meyer resides in California, since 1985, and has published three works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War. 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 Instagram: @jstrykermeyer...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 088: 'I'll Go', with Alexs Thompson

October 15, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Alexs Thompson is a scholar of Islam who spent over a decade living and working in the Middle East with self-described fundamentalists in places like Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago where he wrote his dissertation on medieval Islamic history. Alexs has been published in leading military journals and spoken at international conferences on the role of religion in foreign policy. Currently, Alexs lives and works in Kansas City. You can fi...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 087: A Brit in the Peshmerga, with Johnny

October 12, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Today we are joined from a trench on the front line. Johnny was a British civilian when ISIS established their Caliphate in Iraq and Syria. With no military training, Johnny joined the Peshmerga in Kurdistan and went to war. You can find Johnny on instagram at @cossackgundi Gez's new book Lost In The Fire is available here: https://amzn.to/3kVnjbY Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https:/...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 086: The Smoke Pit Boys, with Daniel Sharp and AJ Pfeffer

October 05, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Daniel Sharp is a United States Marine Corps infantry veteran who saw service in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is well known on the internet for his social media pages, Pop Smoke. He is the host of The Smoke Pit Podcast, and is a veteran advocate and campaigner. Dan's podcast co-host AJ - also a former Marine Corps grunt - was also able to join us on this episode. Find the guys at: https://www.popsmokemedia.com Gez's new book Lost In The Fire is available here: https://amzn.to/3kVnjbY Merch a...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 085: Sniper One, with Dan Mills

September 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Dan Mills is the No1 bestselling author of Sniper One, and a soldier with over 30 years of experience in The British Army. Get Sniper One here: https://amzn.to/3ncSqlA You can find Dan on insta @danmills_author Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arm...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 084: Q&A. Productivity, porn, and the biggest surprise about civilian life

September 28, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Today Young Sam is turning the tables and pitching questions to Gez. We'll be back later in the week with guest Dan Mills, No1 bestselling author of Sniper One. Gez's new book Lost In The Fire is available here: https://amzn.to/3kVnjbY Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.com You can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/ You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanista...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 083: Across The Fence, with John Stryker Meyer

September 21, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

John 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. Meyer resides in California, since 1985, and has published three works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War. 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 Instagram: @jstrykermeyer...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 083: Across The Fence Part 1, with John Stryker Meyer

September 21, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

John 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. Meyer resides in California, since 1985, and has published three works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War. 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 Instagram: @jstrykermeyer...

Veteran State of Mind Episode 082: Wave Neuro, with Dr Erik Won and Ned Mason

September 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Today we're joined by Dr Erik Won and Ned Mason of Wave Neuroscience. Dr Erik Won, President and CMO, joined Wave Neuro after serving as the Chief Physician & Technology Officer for Boeing Company. He also served as a US Navy Flight Surgeon for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, and received the distinction of serving as the Aviation Combat Element Flight Surgeon for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Dr. Won completed his residency at Harvard where he was appointed Chief Resident. He...

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