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
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 048: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness, with Jesse R Phillips and Tim Kolczak
Geraint is joined by Marine Corps veteran Jesse R Phillips, and former US Army soldier Tim Kolczak of the Veterans Project. They discuss the cost of freedom; the importance and danger o…
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 047: From Rifles to Rapper, with Babyface James
Geraint is joined by Alex 'Babyface' James, a British rapper, model, and veteran of the Rifles. Alex saw combat in Sangin before leaving the army, and moving to New York to pursue a car…
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 046: Recycle For Veterans, with Kyle Hansen and Andrew Levin
Geraint is joined in Los Angeles by Marine Corps veterans Kyle and Andrew, the founders of Recycle For Veterans, an environmental service who empower veterans to help clean our communit…
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 045: The Last Giants, with Levison Wood
Geraint talks with Levison Wood, an explorer, author, TV personality, and former member of 3 Para.
You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanista…
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 044: Jiu-Jitsu pornstar, with Will Pounder
Geraint sits down with Will Pounder, a former Marine who is now one of the most active adult entertainers in Los Angeles. Among the topics of discussion; are we living in virtual realit…
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 043: Corona Light, with Nate Boyer
Geraint sits down with Nate Boyer, a former Green Beret who became the oldest ever rookie in the NFL. Amongst the topics of discussion; Nate's non-profit work; American football; and of…
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 042: Buried alive, with Rudy Reyes
Geraint sits down with United States Marine Corps legend Rudy Reyes, a former Recon Marine who spearheaded the invasion of Iraq. Amongst the topics of discussion; being buried alive; pl…
Veteran State of Mind Episode 041: VSOM birthday bash part 2, with Alex Jones
The second part of Geraint celebrating 1 year of the podcast with the show's first guest, and his comrade from Afghanistan, Alex Jones aka Pinkmist. Among the topics of discussion on th…
Veteran State of Mind Episode 040: VSOM birthday bash Part 1, with Alex Jones
On today's episode, Geraint celebrates 1 year of the podcast with the show's first guest, and his comrade from Afghanistan, Alex Jones aka Pinkmist. Among the topics of discussion on th…
Veteran State of Mind Episode 039: H-Hour, with Hugh Keir
On today's episode, Geraint talks with former 3 Para sniper Hugh Keir, who is host of the awesome H-Hour podcast. Some of the topics in this episode include; discovering who you are und…
Veteran State of Mind, Episode 037: Thoughts on war crimes, and your questions
Geraint answers your questions. Some of the topics in this episode include; ideas for improving recruiting and retention; understanding a family member with PTSD; and the alleged involv…
Veteran State of Mind Episode 036: Return of the Rogue, with Joe Lyne
Geraint talks with Joe Lyne, a Royal Armoured Corps veteran who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Topics include; what should ROE have been in Afghanistan; drinking in combat; and the sui…
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 035: Why we lost the war, and your questions
Geraint answers your questions. Some of the topics in this episode include; why he says that we lost the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; airsoft; and injury prevention.
You can connect wit…
Veteran State of Mind Episode 034: Individualise your training and your life, with Mike Chadwick
Today's guest is Coach Mike Chadwick, who is a serving soldier in the British Army's PT Corps. Mike has revolutionised the way that the army approaches fitness, and his lessons apply to…
Veteran State of Mind Episode 033: Heroes to villains, with Cormac Doyle and Richard Jones
An alarming number of veterans are filling up British prisons. In the episode we take a no BS look at the reasons why, with mental health professional Cormac Doyle, and former tanky Ric…
Veteran State of Mind, Episode 032: VSOM LIVE, with Dean Stott
This special episode was recorded at Veteran State Of Mind LIVE, held at The National Army Museum in Chelsea on the 17th October, where Geraint interviewed Dean Stott in front of an aud…
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 031: "I didn't give a f*** if I died", with Joe Lyne
Geraint talks with Joe Lyne, a Royal Armoured Corps veteran who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Topics include; why we miss combat; the mishandling of Iraq and Afghanistan; and the two …
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 030: Looking at things differently, and your questions
Geraint answers your questions and talks about some of the military related stories that have been in the news. Some of the topics in this episode include; should be army recruit 16 yea…
Veteran State Of Mind, Episode 029: Practice your happiness, with Paul De Gelder
Geraint welcomes back Australian Paratrooper and Navy Diver Paul De Gelder, a shark attack survivor who is now a TV presenter and motivational speaker. Among the topics of discussion; t…
Veteran State of Mind, Episode 027: Life after war stories, with Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas and Scott Huesing.
Today's episode was recorded in Los Angeles, California, where Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas was in town to film for the FX TV show 'Mayans.' Vinny is a former US Army Ranger and US Border Age…