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James Brabazon is an author, frontline-journalist and documentary filmmaker. Based in the UK, he has travelled to over 70 countries - investigating, filming and directing in the world's most hostile environments. 

James is the author of the international bestseller My Friend the Mercenary, a memoir recounting his experiences of the Liberian civil war and the Equatorial Guinea coup plot; and the Max McLean series of spy thrillers The Break Line and Arkhangel (UK) / All Fall Down (USA).

Connect with James Brabazon on Twitter and IG @james_brabazon

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Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL sniper and author of "The Terminal List", "True Believer" and "Savage Son".

Find Jack at https://www.officialjackcarr.com and @jackcarrusa

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Ephraim Mattos is the Exectuive Director of Stronghold Rescue & Relief — a non-profit humanitarian organization whose mission is to protect and care for families in active conflict zones. He is also a former Navy SEAL sniper and the host of Clarity and Chaos podcast.

Ephraim's podcast can be found here: https://clarityandchaos.com, and his charity is at www.strongholdrescue.com

The audiobook of City Of Death is available here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/City-of-Death-Audiobook/1549142704

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Today's guest is Nick Dunn, a former Parachute Regiment soldier who was one of six ex-servicemen imprisoned in India for a crime they didn't commit.

Nick's book Surviving Hell is available to buy now. You can find Nick on instagram @nickjdunn86

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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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Ed Calderon is a security specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years experience in public safety along the northern border area of Mexico.

You can find Ed online @EdsManifesto, and http://edsmanifesto.com

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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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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'.

You can find Steve and his books online at www.stevenpressfield.com, and on Instagram @steven_pressfield. 

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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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Nikki Selby is a veteran of the United States Navy who served in Afghanistan. Nikki has a huge amount of experience, and since leaving the military she has put her medical knowledge to work in such places as Kurdistan.

Nikki can be found online @fly_girl_rn and https://www.hunterseven.org

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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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Andy Frisella is an entrepreneur, bestselling author,  highly sought after consultant and public speaker. He is the industry leading expert at customer loyalty, creating fanatical culture and building brick-and-motor and online direct-to-consumer retail businesses.

Andy has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur & Forbes Magazine.  From 2015-2019 he hosted The MFCEO Project, the #1 business and success podcast in the world. On his popular new podcast, REAL AF with Andy Frisella, he and his guests discuss, debate and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues.  

Please follow Andy at @andyfrisella, and check out https://andyfrisella.com

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Today's guest is Hamody Jasim, a veteran of The Iraqi Army and a former US Intelligence Asset. Having been imprisoned in Saddam's Iraq at age 12, Hamody was no stranger to violence when he became one of the new Iraqi Army's first soldiers. After becoming the youngest sergeant major in the army, Hamody was entrusted with the safety of American soldiers at The Ministry Of Defence, where he foiled several Al Qaeda plots. His story is incredible, and he's here to share it.

Hamody is online at http://theterroristwhisperer.com, and @the_terrorist_whisperer. Check out his movie here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Terrorist-Whisperer-David-Petraeus/dp/B07Y3TQCJ3

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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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