Chris Thrall's Bought the T-Shirt Podcast

Nirmal ('Nims') Purja MBE was born in Nepal. He served as a Gurkha and in the elite Special Boat Service (SBS) before leaving to embark upon a record-breaking conquest of all fourteen of the world's 8,000m peaks in under seven months - beating the previous record of eight years. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https:/...

Could you hack life in a Royal Marines Commando Unit? Two former commandos discuss their own experience of life in a Green Beret. Potential Recruits Course (PRMC) Information. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast a...

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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-our-veterans-to-tell-their-story https://paypal.me/TeamThrall Sign up for my...

In 1986, following active service in the Falklands War, former 565 RLD parachute signaller Mike R.P. McCarthy launched an audacious plan to be the first person to base jump from the Empire State building. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/099...

Ever wondered what it is like to experience CHRISTMAS whilst being a ROYAL MARINES COMMANDO? You saw it here first 😎 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus...

Do you want to hear something weird? This is about the Para who never was. It's a Royal Marines Commando story - they don't come any weirder ... 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/chri...

April 2nd, 1982 - the day that the Falklands War erupted. Just sixty Royal Marines stood in the way of an armada of thousands, 8,000 miles from home and with no support. The story that followed was one of a shameful defeat and ignominious surrender. A story which has lasted for 35 years. Now, with first-hand accounts from the Royal Marines themselves, from the Argentine Marines who fought against...

Could you hack life in a Royal Marines Commando Unit? A former Commando tells the no-holds-barred truth about life in the first year. Potential Recruits Course (PRMC) Information. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podca...

Join former professional footballer Andy Ramage and I as we discuss the benefits of going alcohol-free for either 30, 90, or 365 days with the One Year No Beer project. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: http...

A former Royal Marines Commando tells the no-holds-barred truth about the elite units' gruelling 8-month training. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus per...

PT 3: Could you hack the toughest military training in the world? A former Royal Marines Commando tells the truth about the elite units' gruelling 8-month training. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://...

Part 2: Could you hack the toughest military training in the world? A former Royal Marines Commando tells the truth about the elite units' gruelling 8-month training. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https:...

Could you hack the toughest military training in the world? A former Royal Marines Commando tells the truth about the elite units' gruelling 8-month training. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.pa...

Former British soldier Alan Duncan was a sniper with the Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in the war against ISIS/Daesh. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus per...

A Royal Marines birthday special. Join former commando Chris Thrall and CSM Tony Phipps formerly of the Air Defence Troop to get YOUR questions answered! We will be discussing Tony's NEW life-saving PTSD app. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp...

Could you hack the toughest military training in the world? A former Royal Marines Commando tells the truth about the elite units' gruelling 8-month training. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.pa...

Stephen Gillen was a high-security category-A prisoner, a high-profile gangster involved in organized crime that ended up costing him a 17-year prison sentence. Stephen had a troubled upbringing in Ireland before moving to London and battled demons such as drug addiction. Stephen has worked relentlessly to become an enlightened individual and is now a successful author and entrepreneur who travels...

Chris has a unique military background having served as a Royal Marines Commando, an Army and RAF Officer and an AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot, the most lethal and advanced attack helicopter the world has ever seen, a craft he flew on three operational combat tours of duty in Afghanistan. His passion for motorsport lead him to fulfill a lifelong dream of starting his own business, V-FORCE,...

David Eubank was a former U.S. Army Special Forces and Ranger officer. He is the founder and leader of the Free Burma Rangers (FBR), a humanitarian service movement for oppressed ethnic minorities of all races and religions in the Burma, Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria and Sudan war zones. Along with relief, his personal mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ and to help people be free from oppressio...

So you want to become a published author? In this podcast I discuss how to do it the easy way with fellow former Royal Marines Commando Denny Denholm. 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.co...

Join former Royal Marines Commando Chris Thrall and Charlie Freak from FreakSense TV as we discuss the New King Gregory Hallett, the alkaline way of life, and Charlie's belief that in Flat Earth theory. As always, please remember, the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast provides an open forum for you to make your own mind up about the topics discussed Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth...

Matthew Williams is a former RAF flying instructor, combat pilot, entrepreneur, public speaker, and expert in everything DRONES! 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per...

Have you ever ridden a motor scooter at full speed off a pier into the sea? No?!!! Well, here's a short 'dit' (story) about why Royal Marines and hire scooters don't mix. If you're considering Royal Marines training at Lympstone Commando and want some information before going on the Potential Royal Marines Course (PRMC), Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kon...

Ever driven a four-ton Army truck to a Gay Pride festival in Iceland? Well, you haven't lived! Here's a video about the time I drove a seven-person expedition in an Army truck to Reykjavik ... and we had a very gay time :) 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 Paperback US: https://www...

If you're thinking about the Potential Royal Marines Course (PRMC), here is a short 'dit' (story) about how Royal Marines and rattlesnakes don't mix! 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 Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com...