Send us a text Morgan Lerette served in the US Army before joining Blackwater as a Private Military Contractor. He is the author of Guns, Girls, & Greed, a firsthand perspective on how men act and react in war. You can get Morgan's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Girls-Greed-Blackwater-Mercenary/dp/B0D5JMPTMY Connect with him: @blackwaterdude1 If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us at info@veteranstateofmind.com , or drop us a DM on instagram ...

Send us a text From the age of 12, Scott Ryder knew he wanted to join the army. After serving as a paratrooper and in East Timor with 3 RAR, he wanted more. He trained all summer and took the gruelling selection course for the commandos, earning the prized green beret on his second attempt. Ryder shares battlefield stories from his tours to Afghanistan, where his regiment saw some of the heaviest fighting Australian forces have experienced since the Vietnam War. After being seriously injured ...

Send us a text Dilip Sarkar is the author of over 60 books inspired by the Spitfire and Battle of Britain stories. Dilip is himself a living link to the past, given his privileged relationships with countless wartime survivors. He joins us to to discuss the importance of the Battle of Britain, the impossible odds that Britain faced, the people who made victory possible, and why we must never forget them. You can learn more about Dilip and find his books, battlefield tours, and much more here:...

Send us a text Wayne Ingram M.B.E. MCPara began his military career in 1986 with the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment. He later completed the French Commando course before specialising in a reconnaissance regiment. Since leaving the military, Wayne has dedicated his life to supporting children living with life-altering conditions—such as craniofacial disfigurements, scoliosis, and other complex medical challenges. Through tireless fundraising, international collaboration, and heartfelt advocacy, he co...

Send us a text Colonel Robert Wemheuer served 3 tours in Vietnam as a United States Marine Corps aviator. He is the author of Unlike No Other, which you can find using the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unlike-No-Other-Unlikely-Successful/dp/B0FDCCRHBP If you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us on: instagram: @veteranstateofmind email: info@vsompodcast.com Geraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/G...

Send us a text Matt Okuhara joined the Territorial Army at 18. After just a few weeks of training he was called up for service in Iraq. Details of Matt's book, Basra and Back: "Basra and Back follows Salamanca Company, a unit of British infantry deployed to Iraq as part of the peacekeeping effort after the 2003 invasion, known as Operation TELIC. Drawn from units in southwest England, Salamanca Company wasted no time in assuming its duties, providing security to the coalition’s provisional go...

Send us a text Daril Fannin’s path to Hollywood defies every norm. Raised in a cult that banned movies, his first act of rebellion was sneaking out to watch The Matrix. It cracked open his world—and rewrote the script for his life. After nine years as a U.S. Army combat medic, Daril earned his MFA in screenwriting at Loyola Marymount, where he sold a Netflix series before finishing the program. Today, he’s a multi-million dollar creator, writing and producing projects with A-list icons like M...

Send us a text Stephen Handley served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers, and 1 Royal Welsh. On his second tour of Afghanistan Stephen suffered life changing injuries caused by an IED. Stephen's Instagram: @stephen.handley The climbing organisation that Stephen talks about is: https://www.adaptivegrandslam.com/ If you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us on instagram: @veteranstateofmind Geraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.c...

Send us a text Paul Glazebrook served with the Close Observation Platoon of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland, and the Recce Platoon of 4th Battalion, The Rifles in Iraq. He is the author of Been Nowhere, Done Nothing which tells the story of his service with unflinching honesty and hysterically funny wit, giving a keen insight into the sense of humour which has kept our forces in the fight for generations. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Been-Now...

Send us a text 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 Combat Stress. You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-War-Battles-Beginnings-Book-ebook/dp/B0DYRR7N1H Please give Gaz a follow on instagram @gaz_kennedy_ If you would be interested in talking about your experiences of war p...

Send us a text 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: @battles_and_beers Find his books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-War-Did-Us-Ukraine/dp/B0BF2Q759P Find Geraint's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/B06XTKLWBM If you would be interested in being a guest on the show ...

Send us a text 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 and heroin destined for the US. Starting as a new agent in Miami, he finished his career as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Phoenix in 2014. Chris has been a frequent guest on television documentaries and true crime podcasts regard...

Send us a text 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_darkes Geraint's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B06XTKLWBM Signed copies available here: https://geraintjonesmedia.com/ If you're interested in being a guest on the podcast drop us a DM on insta: @veteranstateofmind Thank you for listening and suppo...

Send us a text 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 most intense combat witnessed by the British Army since the Korean War. After his military service, Andrew transitioned into domestic counter-intelligence and spent over a decade as a high-risk security consultant, navigating some of the w...

Send us a text 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 Connect with Lee on Twitter/ X: @Royal_Marine_LW Instagram: @l.g._west Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GOvPZ59K1s3qsFl33MdMA Lee's books are available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07BJCP3SX/allbooks Signed copies of...

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: http://outpoststudios.net Connect with James on Instagram: @jaglancy On X (Twitter): @jaglancy Support the show

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 paraded on television, provoking worldwide condemnation and leaving one of the most enduring images of the conflict. John is the bestselling co-author of Tornado Down and author of many highly acclaimed epics, including Spitfire, Lancaster and Tornado, all of which ...

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 latest book, written with Jo Kent, is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Send-Me-Incredible-Story-Mother/dp/0063039893 Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Hamilton Gold Company: https://www.hamiltongoldcompany.com/ Support the show

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, Afghanistan Follow Jeff on Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/the_warfighters_lounge/ Order Jeff's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warfighters-Lounge-Marines-Experience-Afghanistan/dp/B0CVJSNMZQ Signed copies of Geraint's books are available here: www.geraintjonesmedia.com D-Day: The Unheard Tapes: https://www.amazon.c...

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 perspective on her journey and dedication to supporting others. Kelsi’s commitment to the well-being of veterans and civilians takes on a new dimension as she is a trained Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, Psychedelic Integration and Mindset/Transformation Co...