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.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 83 minutes
- Episodes
- 186
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
War Story 018: Stephen Handley, 1 Royal Welsh
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: @…
War Story 017: Paul Glazebrook, 2 RGJ and 4 Rifles
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 i…
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…
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 frontl…
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 maj…
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 instagra…
War Story 012: Sword Beach, with Stephen Fisher
Stephen Fisher is a freelance archaeologist and historian specialising in 20th century maritime warfare. He is the author of Sword Beach: The Untold Story of D-Day's Forgotten Victory
Yo…
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…
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.
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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'
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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, tor…
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 sev…
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, Afghanistan
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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 powerfu…
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,…
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_op
Signed copies of Geraint's new book, D-Day: The U…
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://ww…
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 @veteranstateofmind
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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_op
You can b…
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 th…