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DOUBLE HEADER SPECIAL

Today we have two back to back episodes.

First up is Michael Coates, a former Royal Engineer who is the host of the excellent Declassified Podcast. Mike is active in charity work, a successful business person, and is an all-round top bloke.

Our second guest is long time friend of the podcast Marty Skovlund Jr. He is the editor of Black Rifle's Coffee Or Die magazine, and a former US Army Ranger. Marty is also a talented author and war correspondant.

Mike can be found at https://declassifiedpodcast.com and @declassnetwork.

Marty is at https://coffeeordie.com, and @martyskovlundjr

You can find his book, Violence Of Action, and books from other guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/

You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you'd like to support the podcast by purchasing merchandise, you can find it at www.vsomstore.com

If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or www.rbl.org

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