CHRIS THRALL
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I'm Chris Thrall, former Royal Marines Commando turned adventurer and enlightenment coach. Listen as I chat to life's interesting and awakened individuals who have 'Bought The T-Shirt'.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Chris Thrall connects veterans' mental health, addiction and recovery to the childhood histories and lost identities that can sit beneath crisis.
Chris Thrall builds candid guest conversations around the difficult distance between surviving an experience and making sense of it. Military service is a recurring frame, especially where combat, childhood trauma, identity after leaving the forces, addiction and veteran suicide…
Chris Thrall asks what happens after combat, just when you thought the war story was over.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A blunt war-and-trauma conversation that lands hardest when it moves past slogans and into consequences.
Chris Thrall and Dr Tam Thornborrow steer the conversation toward war myths, jingoism, and the gap between what recruitment promises and what combat can actually deliver.
A blunt recovery and awakening conversation that connects addiction, meditation, and samadhi.
Chris Thrall opens with a direct, personal look at addiction and spiritual seeking, then lets Ken Chana walk through the path he describes: chronic addiction, meditation, guru transmissions, kundalini, and samadhi.
A blunt, human look at veterans, trauma, and the cost of being misunderstood.
Chris Thrall opens with a hard question about why so many veterans are struggling with mental health, then brings in Andy Galley to trace what can follow service: addiction, family breakdown, and public misunderstanding.
A blunt conversation about guilt, bravado, and what lingers after the shot.
Chris Thrull keeps the focus on what lingers after the shot: the stitched face, the return of guilt and shame, and the way a single act gets inflated by unit bravado and camp talk.
Anna Martin interviews writers and couples about the real stories behind Modern Love essays.
Knox and Jamie turn celebrity gossip, film deep dives, and streaming news into weekly comedy.
Two hosts revisit one film, show, or book a week, plus long personal tangents.
A Brazilian journalist spends years reinvestigating unsolved child disappearances in Paraná.
Cris Bartz and Juva Lauer alternate debate and interview episodes on Brazilian social issues.
Robert Wright interviews specialists on Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Taiwan, and open-source AI.
The host introduces the podcast, promotes subscriptions and membership, and previews an examination of the Manchester Synagogue Attack with guest Kenny Williams.
The host introduces Kerry Hopkins and discusses the documentary 'Christspiracy' as a timely and divinely inspired film, highlighting her role in promoting it.
The host introduces the podcast, discusses a veterans' mental health issue and fundraising for an Everest expedition, and begins to address the topic of Bitcoin and Satoshi.
The podcast host Chris Thrull introduces guest Richie Allen, discussing their backgrounds, living in Manchester and Salford, and buying a house in a working-class area.
The host introduces Joe O'Connor and transitions to discussing his near-fatal accident during SAS selection and other life-threatening experiences.
Host Chris Thrull introduces guest Doug Lynam, discussing their shared Marine background, monastic living, and money management, with Doug beginning his story about growing up in Naperville in a family that used money manipulatively.
The host introduces Tanya Stolfa, a counsellor specializing in trauma, and discusses his own background and upcoming Everest climb to highlight veterans' mental health issues.
The host introduces Amy McCulloch, a best-selling author and adventurer, and begins discussing societal perceptions of endurance challenges like running a half marathon.
This segment discusses the spread of invasive fire ants in Australia, particularly on the Sunshine Coast, with insights from guest Sarah McGuire and concerns raised by experts like Rhys Pianta from the Invasive Species Council.
The host and guest discuss political shenanigans and a president's broken promises, hinting at a larger conspiracy about families controlling the world.
The host introduces Wells Jones, discussing concerns about modern culture's impact on youth and adults, including technology addiction and lack of human connection, in relation to Jones's adventurous life.
This podcast segment introduces an interview with Larry Schnapf about the JFK assassination, starting with casual conversation about time zones in the United States.
Dale Vincent, a veteran and freedom movement activist, discusses his experience of being arrested by police during Covid-related protests and his advocacy against medical mandates.
Mitch Hutchcraft discusses his extreme endurance feats, including swimming the English Channel, cycling to India, and running to Everest, following a previous transatlantic rowing adventure.
The host introduces Charlie, a fellow Royal Marine, discussing their Atlantic row for veteran and bereaved children's charity, touching on topics like the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam, blockchain, AI, and SAS war crimes.
The host introduces the podcast and guest Anthony, discussing his background and a regeneration project in Tuscany involving a retreat center and breathwork.
The host introduces an anonymous guest to discuss sensitive topics related to research and content production.
The host introduces John, a former Marine and Republican Senate candidate, discussing his background and representation of Mesothelioma victims from asbestos exposure.
The host Chris Thrall and guest Wayne Forrest discuss travel experiences in New Zealand and the challenges faced during the pandemic, including lockdowns and vaccine decisions.
Host Chris Thrall introduces guest Dicky East and his memoir 'The Rocky Road', which details his journey from a turbulent childhood through international adventures to spiritual awakening.
A former Royal Marine discusses veteran suicide, linking childhood trauma to complex PTSD in military veterans, based on personal experiences of homelessness and addiction.
The host, a former Royal Marines commando, interviews Steve James about his confrontations related to transgender issues, including a physical altercation and discussion of non-binary identity.
Clive Edwards discusses his experience building a farm without planning permission, challenging government authority, and exploring legal concepts like common law and the Magna Carta.
The host Chris Thrall, a former Royal Marines commando, introduces Dr.
The host and guest discuss how diverse life experiences and childhood trauma shape personal identity and drive, with the guest reflecting on his motivations for trying new things.
A former Royal Marines host interviews Jay, the wife of a paratrooper who died in the Falklands War, discussing her book and the ongoing trauma for veterans and families.
This segment introduces a discussion on illegal immigration in the UK, featuring a former Royal Marine guest who speaks out against demographic changes and calls for remigration.
This podcast segment features host Chris Thrull introducing guest Charles Mortlock, discussing rugby promotions on Sports Extra, and touching on personal military history related to the Falklands.
The host introduces Miles Harris to discuss digital identity systems and their implications, referencing Keir Starmer and a recent email from Companies House about a new login requirement.
The host and guest discuss the realities of military life, contrasting public perceptions with personal experiences, and touch on issues like trauma and addiction.
The host and guest discuss personal routines and introduce topics related to recovering from sociopaths, narcissists, and complex trauma, with a mention of PTSD in veterans.
The host, a former Royal Marines commando, introduces guest David Shayler, a former MI5 whistleblower, discussing connections to 9-1-1 events and allegations of false flag operations.
This segment introduces Peter McLaughlin, a hypnotherapist and life coach who explores trauma, consciousness, and spiritual healing after a leukemia diagnosis.
The host Chris Thrull and guest Dave Morrow discuss veterans' mental health issues, including a recent suicide, in the context of special forces experiences.
This segment discusses political figures and groups like Keir Starmer, the Fabian Society, and Reform UK, with Graham Moore sharing personal anecdotes about distrust in government and societal control.
This segment discusses Matt Hardy's activism against London's ULEZ policy and Sadiq Khan, highlighting issues of police harassment, free speech suppression on social media, and the case of Lucy Conley as a political prisoner.
The host Chris Thrall and guest Sirtoshi discuss potential podcast name changes and briefly touch on topics like intuition and change, but substantive discussion on Sabbatean Frankists has not yet begun in this segment.
The host Chris Thrull and guest Dr.
The host Chris Thrall introduces his podcast and guests from Sheep Farm Studios, discussing their YouTube channel and hinting at topics like conspiracy theories and past events.
The host introduces David Lovegrove and his book exploring whether Viking myths reflect ancient high technology and space-faring beings.
Des Powell discusses his new book SAS Trial by Fire, which shares his military experiences and the skills learned from SAS training for personal development.
The host introduces the podcast and discusses cultural aspects of politeness and respect in the Far East, relating it to military dynamics.
The host, a former Royal Marines commando, introduces the podcast by discussing self-reliance, inner exploration through breathing, and sets up guest Tim Thomas for enlightenment on these topics.
Ted starts plainly.
The host introduces Graham Moore and recounts how they met during efforts to legally protect children in schools from certain professionals, highlighting Graham's legal expertise.
The host Chris Thrall, a former Royal Marines commando, interviews Major Neil Petrie about UK veterans' opposition to Starmer and their involvement with the Global Veterans Alliance during a controversial medical period.
Ole Dammegard says a 1980 Swedish television broadcast about John F.
Russell Paul Arthur recounts alcohol-and-cocaine addiction, homelessness, relapses, and an eight-to-ten-year recovery process.
War gets stripped back fast.
Chris starts by pulling Ken close.
Former Royal Marine Commander Chris Thrall discusses his journey from homelessness to military service, his experiences in Northern Ireland conflict, and his upcoming Mount Everest climb to raise funds for veterans with PTSD.
Chris opens on two recent losses and the pressure around talking plainly about them.
Gary Connery discusses imprisonment from August 2022 to March 2023 after a conviction for section 20 GBH that he disputes.
Chris Thrall contrasts two morning mindsets and links personal identity to resistance against political control.