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Alex is a British Army veteran who served in Afghanistan with the Royal Anglian Regiment. He is the founder and CEO of Combat Fuel, a supplement brand and gym that supports serving soldiers and veterans - including this podcast.

Find Alex online @combatfuel and http://www.combat-fuel.co.uk

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Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. 

Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue

You can find books from 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 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 http://www.rbl.org

Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!

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Steven Pressfield is an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays. A former United States Marine, Steven has written books ranging from the epic 'Gates Of Fire', to the indispensable 'The War Of Art'. 

His latest book, A Man At Arms, is available here: https://stevenpressfield.com

You can find Steve on Instagram @steven_pressfield.

You can find books from 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 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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Zulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastraps

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Ben Nicky is an international DJ who has played at the world's biggest festivals and clubs. On this episode of the podcast we talk about how to deal with lockdown, how to make your own way in life, and more.

You can find Ben @bennicky and https://www.bennicky.co.uk/

You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores, and on audiobook here:

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1613908782&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=E7H2B03ZSNVXGSNAM6XC

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 http://www.rbl.org

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Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com
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A lost episode from May 2020: Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. 

Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue

You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores, and on audiobook here:

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Brothers-in-Arms-Audiobook/1529000432?qid=1613908782&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=E7H2B03ZSNVXGSNAM6XC

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 http://www.rbl.org

Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!

Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk
Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com
Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk
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Zack is a competitor, coach, and all round great guy with a lot of very interesting views on health and spirituality. Loved this conversation.

https://zackblakeney.contactin.bio

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 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 http://www.rbl.org

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Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com
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Zulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastraps

For clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!

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Gez and Joe get together to put the world to rights. We'll be back with a sensible episode on Monday, but for now... rants and bants. 

Joe is on instagram @thebritishrogue

You can find books from 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 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 http://www.rbl.org

Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!

Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk
Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com
Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk
Rite Flank - www.riteflank.co.uk
Zulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastraps

For clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!

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During a visit to Black Rifle Coffee, Gez sat down with bestselling author Mat Best, and friend of the podcast Marty Skovlund Jr, to talk about the process of writing and publishing books. I think you'll enjoy this one. Big thanks to BRCC for letting us share this on the podcast, and for being top blokes in general.

Mat Best is a former United States Army Ranger, internet personality, and entrepreneur.
https://www.blackriflecoffee.com
@mat_best_official

Marty Skovlund Jr is a former United States Army Ranger, journalist, and editor of Coffee or Die magazine. 
https://martyskovlundjr.com
http://coffeeordie.com

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Para Reg veteran Radders pops in to get a couple of things off his chest. We'll get him and Joe together soon for a full episode.

Radders is on instagram @dave.radband

You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and his books are available here: www.grjbooks.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 http://www.rbl.org

Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!

Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk
Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com
Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk
Rite Flank - www.riteflank.co.uk
Zulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastraps

For clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!

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James ‘Steel” Stott is a Royal Marines Commando and Special Forces medic turned professional performer. 

After 14 years military service, Steel now performs all over the world, under the title of The Magic Marine.

https://www.themagicmarine.com/

You can find books from 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 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 http://www.rbl.org

Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!

Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.uk
Combat Combover - www.combatcombover.com
Kamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.uk
Rite Flank - www.riteflank.co.uk
Zulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastraps

For clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!

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