//podcastplus.net/feed/veteran-state-of-mind~4f4a0fb0 Home of the Veteran State Of Mind and War Story podcasts, hosted by best-selling writer and former infantry soldier Geraint Jones. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:17:31 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17554445-war-story-016-gaz-kennedy-reme-lad-attached-to-coldstream-guards.mp3 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 please contact us through our instagram page @veteranstateofmind, or email info@vsompodcast.com If you enjoyed today's episode, or found value in it, please share the link with your friends. 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. Support... Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17554445-war-story-016-gaz-kennedy-reme-lad-attached-to-coldstream-guards.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17488433-war-story-015-battles-and-beers-nicholas-laidlaw-usmc-infantryman-and-journalist.mp3 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 please contact Geraint on instagram at either @grjbooks or @veteranstateofmind Support the show Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17488433-war-story-015-battles-and-beers-nicholas-laidlaw-usmc-infantryman-and-journalist.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17392817-war-story-014-after-escobar-with-dea-agent-chris-feistl.mp3 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 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 ... Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17392817-war-story-014-after-escobar-with-dea-agent-chris-feistl.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17351477-war-story-013-with-dan-darkes-grenadier-guards.mp3 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 supporting the podcast. Support the show Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/17351477-war-story-013-with-dan-darkes-grenadier-guards.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/16702128-war-story-007-with-andrew-williams-parachute-regiment.mp3 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 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 Support the show Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/16702128-war-story-007-with-andrew-williams-parachute-regiment.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/16129158-war-story-006-lee-west-royal-marines.mp3 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 Geraint's books available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com Support the show Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/16129158-war-story-006-lee-west-royal-marines.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/16031459-veteran-state-of-mind-episode-222-with-james-glancy.mp3 Send us a text 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 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/16031459-veteran-state-of-mind-episode-222-with-james-glancy.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/15816846-veteran-state-of-mind-episode-221-john-nichol.mp3 Send us a text 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 were Sunday Times bestsellers. He has made a number of TV documentaries with Second World War veterans, written for national newspapers and magazines, and is a widely quoted commentator on military affairs. John's latest book, The Unknown Warrior, is out now. Tickets to John's theatre tour: https://www.nlp-ltd.com/john-nichols-the-unknown-warrior/ Order The Unknown Warrior : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warrior-Personal-Journey-Heart-Generation/dp/1398509442/ John... Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/15816846-veteran-state-of-mind-episode-221-john-nichol.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/15492832-veteran-state-of-mind-episode-220-marty-skovlund.mp3 Send us a text 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 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/15492832-veteran-state-of-mind-episode-220-marty-skovlund.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/15368103-war-story-005-with-jeff-bodell-usmc.mp3 Send us a text 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.co.uk/D-Day-Powerful-Eye-witness-Accounts-Normandy-ebook Contact the podcast: contact@geraintjonesmedia.com Support the show Sat, 06 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/249946/episodes/15368103-war-story-005-with-jeff-bodell-usmc.mp3