Chris Thrall's Bought the T-Shirt Podcast
Episodes
Helen Barnett | Blown Up, Shot, Stabbed | SO19 - The Met Police Armed Response Unit | Bought The T-shirt Podcast #66
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Barnett and was authorised to shoot to kill. She has been blown up by the IRA, shot and stabbed. Helen was the first mother to join the Met Poli...
Duncan Falconer| Special Boat Service | SBS | Royal Marines | Author| Bought The T-shirt Podcast #65
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Falconer joined the British Royal Marines at the age of 18. At 19 years of age, he attended SBS selection in Poole Dorset and was one of nine M...
Garry Curtis |Bodyguard | Suicide Survivor | Iraq | Afghanistan | Royal Marines| Bought The T-shirt Podcast #64
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garry Curtis is a former Royal Marines Commando who has operated in every major conflict in the last twenty years. He has been bombed, shot at and hel...
Chris Terrill | The 55-Year-Old Commando | Afghanistan | Filmmaker | Author | Bought The T-shirt Podcast #63
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Terrill is the oldest person to ever pass out of the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, to pass all the commando tests to earn his green be...
The 'MAD' Paratrooper Graeme Bint | Snipers In Bosnia | Simone Van Kan|Bought The T-shirt Podcast #62
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former paratrooper Graeme Bint is the hardest man alive. He and the equally as courageous Simone van Kan braved snipers and IEDs to get food to starvi...
Jason Bowen SFC|The Special Forces Experience| Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #61
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Bowen is a former Special Forces Signaller who now runs 'The S.F. Experience'. The S.F. Experience is staffed by former elite operators from the...
Agent Handler 'Bernie'| Teaching SEAL Team 6 Unarmed Combat With The British SBS | Task Force Black In Iraq | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #60
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Agent 'Bernie' is a former Royal Marines Commando who trained SBS and SEAL Team 6 later became a spy handler. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent in...
Robbie Williams PT2 | Secrets Of The Hollywood Elite | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #59
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and I continue our highly controversial chat about the Hollywood elite. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong ...
Steven Blades | Actor | Vikings | Coronation Street | Hollywood | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #58
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After surviving Afghanistan and losing an eye, former Royal Marines Commando Steven Blades embarked on a successful acting career. Read 'Eating Smoke:...
Ollie Ollerton | SAS Who Dares Wins | SBS | Special Boat Service | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #57
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ollie Ollerton as you've never heard him before! Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Pa...
Neil 'Sammy' Samworth | Strangeways Prison Warder 11 years | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #56
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sammy has one hell of a story to tell - 11 years as a warder in Britain's toughest nick. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psych...
Hollywood Bodyguard | Jack English | Royal Marines | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #55
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Royal Marines Commando Jack English survived Afghanistan to become a bodyguard to the stars. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal...
Chaz Powell FRGS | The REAL Indiana Jones | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #54
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chaz Powell is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society - there's a reason for that! Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychos...
Ryan The Holistic Health Coach | The Royal Marines Wasn't For Me | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #53
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and I chat about the Royal Marines, bodybuilding and how to achieve your potential in life. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Me...
The Commando Who Refused To Die | Paul Vice MC | Royal Marines | Invictus Gold Medal | Amputee | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #52
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the legendary Paul Vice MC, the Royal Marines Commando who refused to die. Now a professional racing driver. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descen...
Robbie Williams | Hollywood | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #51
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with mega star Robbie Williams about happiness and Hollywood's satanic agenda. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosi...
Special Forces SG | MMA World Champion | Martin 50 Cal Stapleton | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #50
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MMA World Champion fighter Martin '.50 Cal' Stapleton is a former King's Badgeman Royal Marine from the Special Forces SF. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man...
Stranded On Everest at 18 | Alex Staniforth | Chris Thrall's Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #49
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Endurance athlete Alex has made two attempts on Mt. Everest and narrowly missed death by avalanche and earthquake. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Desce...
Satanic Hollywood | Royal Marines Commando | Netflix Producer | Marty Stalker | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #48
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Stalker and I discuss the Royal Marines, Afghanistan, film-making, satanic Hollywood & plant medicine. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent int...
The Truth About The Rowing Machine Left Up Mont Blanc | Matt Disney RM | Bought The T-Shirt #47
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Afghanistan veteran Lord Matt Disney Royal Marines caused outrage when he left a rowing machine up Mont Blanc. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent i...
Special Forces Support Group | Josh Pelland | Afghanistan Firefights| Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #46
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Josh Pelland tell his story from the commandos in action to a wheelchair user following a climbing accident. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's De...
'Soldier A' | Special Forces Support Group | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #45
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My controversial chat with special forces support operator. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Hea...
Afghanistan Royal Marine & Commando Mindset Author | Ben Williams | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #44
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's it is like to get blown up by an IED in Afghanistan? Former Royal Marines Commando turned speaker Ben Williams talks us through his deadly tour...
USMC Veteran Theo From Combat Arms Channel | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #43
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who's training is the hardest, the United States Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines? Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Ps...
The British Military Parachute Course | Graeme Bint | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #42
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former para Graeme Bint and I discuss throwing ourselves out of perfectly good balloons and aeroplanes Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Cr...
SAS Who Dares Wins | Colin Maclachlan | Special Forces | Celebrity | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #41
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat to special forces legend and star of Chanel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins Colin Maclachlan about life in the elite British army regiment and celebrity...
Royal Marines Officer, Enlisted or Uni | Ben Baldieri | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #40
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A fascinating podcast about drugs, mental health and training with a former Royal Marines young officer Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Cry...
Royal Marines Commando | Falklands | Russell Berriman | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #39
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An INCREDIBLE first-person account of the Falklands War as an 18-year-old Royal Marines Commando with 40 Commando Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descen...
Comedian Of The Year | Resilience Coach | Tedx Speaker | Marty Wilson | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #38
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about stand-up comedy? I chat with Australia's Comedian of the Year, TedX speaker and resilience coach Marty Wilson. Read 'Eating Smoke: ...
Royal Marines Commando | Wim Hof Method | Sam Murray | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #37
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the world's craziest Royal Marines Commando, the legendary Sam 'the Hat Man' Murray, a Wim Hof method practitioner and full-time entertainer! Rea...
Scuba Diving Accidents | Trauma | Dennis O'Connor | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #36
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's like when your air runs out underwater? Anxiety and depression specialist Dennis O'Connor tells us. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Ma...
Kickboxer to QC | Naz Hussain | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #35
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naz Hussain knocked out opponents in the ring before kicking down race and class barriers to become Sheffield's only QC. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's...
Drugs, Boxing And Why Royal Marines Go Awol | Denny Denholm | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #34
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary boxing coach Denny talks honestly about drugs, going awol and finding himself in Thailand Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Cryst...
Everest In The 'Killer' Storm | Cathy O'Dowd | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #33
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy O'Dowd survived Everest's infamous 1996 storm to become the first woman to summit the awe-inspiring mountain from both the north and south route...
Extreme Endurance Desert Ultra Runner | Max Calderan | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #32
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993543944...
Royal Marines Commando | Mike 'Buster' Keating | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #31
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How a former Royal Marine ran 40 miles, carrying 14kgs with NO training to support me to run the length of Britain. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Desc...
Commando Life | Luke Jillings | Joint Podcast
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'joint' podcast I discuss the highs and lows of the commando lifestyle with Luke Jillings aka @OriginalHuman. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's De...
The Rowing Royal Marine | Lee 'Frank' Spencer MBE | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #29
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Colour Sergeant Lee Spencer Royal Marines lost his leg in a bizarre car accident ... he decided to row across the Atlantic in record time ... twi...
Prison Reform | Anton Shelupanov | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #28
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing prison reform with Britain's leading expert. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartla...
Life & Unarmed Combat | Krav Maga Expert 'The Poet' SP Howarth | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #27
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Light-hearted banter about life, krav maga and military unarmed combat with fight expert 'The Poet' SP Howarth. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent ...
War and PTSD | Airforce Para & Trauma Specialist Graham Bint | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #26
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the reality of war and PTSD with former Air Force parachutist and intellectual Graeme Bint. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crys...
Driving A Bus To India And Back | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #25
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Driving a 1978 Leyland bus to India and back from Norway. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heart...
Special Forces Medal Winner | Stephen Burns MC | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #24
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Awarded the Military Cross in Afghanistan, Steve is the founder of the Op Spartan veterans organisation. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Cr...
Breaking Into Papillon's Death Cell | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #23
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The time I broke into Henri Charrière's - aka 'Papillon' - death cell in the jungles of French Guiana. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Cry...
The Legend Of Yip Kai Foon, Hong Kong's Most Wanted Gangster | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #22
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Hong Kong one day I heard the sound of a Kalashnikov being fired down the street. It was 'Teeth Dog', Hong Kong's most wanted gangster. Read 'Eatin...
My Quadruple Ironman. 9-Mile Swim 450-Mile Cycle 108-Mile Run | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #21
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 I completed a quadruple ironman with only eight weeks training to raise awareness of veterans suicide. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent i...
How To Run And Why You Should | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #20
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Run for physical health, mental health, fun and enlightenment. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad ...
Can A Westerner Join The Triads? | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #19
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned while working for the 14K triads in Hong Kong. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad H...
How To Deal With Grief | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #18
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Depression isn't worth it - a positive way to deal with grief and bereavement. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Ho...
Diving Off The Cliff In Acapulco | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #17
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Mexico I achieved a bucket list dream, diving off the infamous cliff in Acapulco like my childhood hero Elvis did in the film. Read 'Eating Smoke: ...
KIdnapped In The Jungle | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #16
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A drug deal gone wrong saw me held hostage in the South American jungle. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kon...
Marines Under Fire | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #15
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What it's like to be shot at - and the guy next to you is hit three times. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong K...
My 18-Day Water Fast | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #13
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I ate nothing for eighteen days and only drank water - the physical and mental health benefits were beyond amazing. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Desc...
Peak Health. How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #12
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The sensible approach to maintaining your natural weight. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heart...
Peak Health. Never Get Sick | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #11
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the simplest way to perfect health. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad H...
Private Pilot's License | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #9
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly a plane? I did and so I got my pilot's license. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth P...
Joining The Marines For A Bet | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #8
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Homeless and sleeping in my car, I joined the Royal Marines Commandos for a bet. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in ...
Fighting A Thai Triad | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #7
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bangkok - a barman attempted to rip me off, so I fought the kickboxer doorman Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hon...
Kidnapped By The Turkish Mafia | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #5
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993543944...
Working For The Hong Kong Triads | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #4
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993543944...
What's Crystal Meth Psychosis Like? | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #3
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss what crystal meth psychosis is like - aka 'going mad' Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in H...
The Crystal Meth Experience | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #2
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered 'What's crystal meth like?' This is my experience. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month p...
First Impressions On Exploring Antarctica | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #1
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I went on a scuba diving expedition to Antarctica. The truth will surprise some people! Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£...