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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-Nowhere-Done-Nothing-Glazebrook-ebook/dp/B0F67J69V9

Paul's instagram: @raconteur_photography

Geraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/B06XTKLWBM

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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 please contact us through our instagram page @veteranstateofmind, or email info@vsompodcast.com

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Note on audio quality: thanks for bearing with us as we go through some growing pains recording from a home studio. This is to enable us to provide more regular, and longer episodes. The podcast host is a boomer and is taking some time to figure it all out, but as God is our witness, we will prevail.

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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

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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 regarding the Cali cartel. He was portrayed in eighty episodes of a Spanish-language series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series Narcos. He has also appeared in several other television projects, shows, and radio programs.

Chris has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the DEA Administrator’s Award of Honor (DEA’s highest honor), and four Distinguished Service Medals from the Colombian government.

You can find out more about Chris, including where to get his book, by following this link: https://www.afterescobar.com/

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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

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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 world’s most dangerous and unpredictable environments.

Andy's book, Beyond the Dropzone is available here (including audiobook): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Drop-Zone-Paratroopers-Story-ebook/dp/

Gez's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/

Signed copies here: www.geraintjonesmedia.com

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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 Geraint's books available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com

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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

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