(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Chris Cathers is a former Green Beret & CIA Paramilitary Specialist. Catchers did 12 deployments to 16 different countries over a span of two decades. Currently, Chris has a rare Stage 4 bone cancer due to chemical and waste exposure he experienced while serving abroad. His upcoming documentary, “Brother’s Keeper,” will address the PT5 epidemic among Veterans.

Episode 136 (Chris Cathers Part 1): https://spoti.fi/3KeaM3u

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0:00 - The Aftermath of John Zinn’s Mysterious tragedy

6:41 - Getting John’s body back from Jordan

12:58 - Exercise & Drinking Years

17:39 - Chris’ struggles with su1cide & how friend Ron saved his life

27:23 - Panic attacks, therapy, & quitting drinking

34:55 - Chris’ cancer diagnosis story

39:23 - The procedure that took Chris’ hip & leg; Mysterious cancers among overseas SF guys

45:47 - Chris’ positive attitude towards cancer

51:21 - “Professional suffering” and Chris’ insane workouts

59:21 - Organized religion

1:04:03 - Chris’ search for meaning; Worrying about the end

1:11:56 - Does Chris ever want to just give up?

1:20:30 - The Veteran’s epidemic

1:27:13 - Moral Injuries & a story about a young girl in Afghanistan

1:34:11 - Chris’ documentary; Chris’ latest cancer scans

1:41:53 - Chris’ push to overcome the odds

1:48:05 - Chris makes peace with John Zinn’s dad

1:52:55 - The unopened letter from John’s dad

1:55:49 - Julian’s theory about Chris

2:03:07 - What happens when you die?

Intro Credits

Legend (2015)

Venom (2018)

Warrior (2011)

In Bruges (2008)

Discharge (2018)

The Yellow Birds (2017)

Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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