Veteran State Of Mind Network
Home of the Veteran State Of Mind and War Story podcasts, hosted by best-selling writer and former infantry soldier Geraint Jones.
Episodes
183 episodes
War Story 016: Gaz Kennedy; REME LAD attached to Coldstream Guards
Gaz Kennedy served in Afghanistan with a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment attached to the Coldstream Guards.Gaz has written about his life and service, and all royalties from his book go towards supporting C...
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War Story 015: Battles and Beers: Nicholas Laidlaw, USMC infantryman, and journalist
Journalist Nicholas Laidlaw is a former USMC infantryman who covers conflicts around the globe. We talk about Nick's own service in the military, and his experiences visiting the frontlines in Gaza and Ukraine.Nick's social media: @battl...
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War Story 014: After Escobar, with DEA Agent Chris Feistl
Chris Feistl was a DEA Special Agent for twenty-six years, serving in diverse assignments throughout the US as well as twelve years in Colombia, South America, where he investigated major drug cartels that were supplying tons of cocaine ...
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War Story 013: with Dan Darkes, Grenadier Guards
Dan Darkes served two tours of Afghanistan with the Grenadier Guards. He was injured during his second deployment, which led to his discharge from the army. You can find him on instagram: @dan_darkesGeraint's books are availa...
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War Story 007: with Andrew Williams, Parachute Regiment
Despite a turbulent upbringing, Andrew Williams enlisted in the Parachute Regiment at just 16. Deployed to the deadly frontlines of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006, he confronted the brutal realities of warfare, engaging in some of the m...
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War Story 006: Lee West, Royal Marines
Lee West is a former Royal Marines Commando, adventurer and author. On today's episode we discuss his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in 2006.If you have a War Story that you want to share contact us at contact@geraintjonesmedia.com
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 222: with James Glancy
Former Royal Marine Commando officer and filmmaker James Glancy joins us to discuss his latest release: 'AFGHANISTAN - The greatest foreign policy disaster since Vietnam'Out NOW on Substack at Outpost Studios:
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 221: John Nichol
JOHN NICHOL served in the Royal Air Force for fifteen years. On active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991, his Tornado bomber was shot down during a mission over Iraq. Captured, tortured and held as a prisoner of war, John was parade...
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 220: Marty Skovlund
Marty Skovlund, Jr. served in the US Army Rangers. He is journalist, photographer, and filmmaker who has reported on conflict in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine, and is the author of several books.Marty's ...
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War Story 005: with Jeff Bodell, USMC
Jeff Bodell is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan. He is the author of The Warfighter's Lounge: A Marine's Experience of Combat in Marjah, AfghanistanFollow Jeff on Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/the_wa...
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 219: with Kelsi Sheren
A conversation with Kelsi Sheren. 'Kelsi has solidified herself as a prominent Keynote Speaker, delivering inspirating talks at venues like Harvard, TEDx and several others. Her powerful speeches resonate with audiences, offering a unique persp...
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War Story 004: with Steve Brown
Steve Brown is a 27 year veteran of the British Army, serving in the Parachute Regiment from 1993-2020. During his career he completed six tours of duty with 3 PARA and the Pathfinders, worked in arctic, desert and jungle environments, and spen...
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Veteran State Of Mind 218: with John Dixon
A conversation with John Dixon, who served in Australia's elite 2nd Commando Regiment. You can connect with John on instagram: @johns_opSigned copies of Geraint's new book, D-Day: The Unheard Tapes: www.geraintjonesmedia.co...
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War Story 003: Jared Prewitt, USMC
Jared Prewitt served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the United States Marine Corps. You can connect with Jared here: https://jaredprewittwritesstuff.com/and find his book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Itll-Buff-Out-Nothing-Hopel...
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War Story 002: with Ben, Royal Marines Commandos
Ben served in the Royal Marines. In this episode, we discuss his multiple tours in Afghanistan.You can connect with the podcast on instagram @veteranstateofmindYou can become a supporter of the podcast for as little as £1 a mont...
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War Story 001: with John Dixon, 2nd Commando Regiment
John Dixon served in Australia's elite 2nd Commando Regiment. In this episode, we discuss John's multiple tours to Afghanistan.You can connect with John on instagram: @johns_opYou can become a supporter of the podcast for as lit...
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 217: with Mikael Cook
Mikael Cook is a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. During the August 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan, Mikael was apart of the #DigitalDunkirk team that saved thousands of our Afghan allies that had been left ...
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Episode 217
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 216: with Scott Horton
Scott Horton is the editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of Antiwar Radio, director of The Libertarian Institute, and host of the Scott Horton Show podcast from ScottHorton.org. He has conducted more than 5,600 interviews since 2003. He is t...
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Episode 217
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 215: Alana Stott MBE
Alana Stott is an author, consultant, speaker, producer, CEO and philanthropist supporting vulnerable women and children, veterans, and anti-Human Trafficking.Socials: @AlanaStottFor Alana's books and more information: https://alana...
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Episode 215
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 214: Grant Bayliss
Grant is a writer, filmmaker, and video editor who served in Iraq and Afghanistan on the Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF). His published novels include Witchcraft 47 and Caliphate: Man Made Hell.Grant's Instagram: @myturntoevil
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Episode 214
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 213: with Steven Pressfield
Steven Pressfield is best-selling author, screenwriter, and United States Marine Corps veteran. His latest book, Govt Cheese, is available now. You can order signed copies of Govt Cheese here: https://store.stevenpressfield.com/pro...
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Episode 213
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 210: The Last Overland, with Alex Bescoby
Alex Bescoby is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, author and presenter with a love of history, travel and storytelling. In 2016 Alex co-founded independent production company Gramm...
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Episode 210
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 209: Lauren Ungeldi
Lauren Ungeldi is a bestselling author, speaker, CEO of IKAR Global, and human rights advocate. Lauren has collaboratively written eight books which have been featured on a variety of prominent media outlets and topped numerous bestselle...
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Episode 209
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 208: with Nate Boyer
Nate Boyer is a United States Army Green Beret, football player, actor, director, and writer. After serving six years and multiple tours for the Army in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Boyer played college football as a walk-on at the University of ...
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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 206: Marty Skovlund Jr
Former US Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Jr returns to the podcast.As a journalist, Marty has covered the Standing Rock protest in North Dakota, embedded with American special operation forces in Afghanistan, and has broke stories about the...
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