CHRIS THRALL

Chris Thrall's Bought the T-Shirt Podcast

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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'.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.spreaker.com

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CHRIS THRALL

Episodes

Commando Life | Luke Jillings | Joint Podcast 05.02.2020 1:11:27

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 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 pe...

The Rowing Royal Marine | Lee 'Frank' Spencer MBE | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #29 03.02.2020 2:05:30

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 ... twice! 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.c...

Prison Reform | Anton Shelupanov | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #28 26.01.2020 40:08

Discussing prison reform with Britain's leading expert. 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-t...

Life & Unarmed Combat | Krav Maga Expert 'The Poet' SP Howarth | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #27 26.01.2020 40:41

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 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) h...

War and PTSD | Airforce Para & Trauma Specialist Graham Bint | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #26 26.01.2020 2:29:49

Discussing the reality of war and PTSD with former Air Force parachutist and intellectual Graeme Bint. 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://ww...

Driving A Bus To India And Back | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #25 26.01.2020 56:36

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 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...

Special Forces Medal Winner | Stephen Burns MC | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #24 26.01.2020 52:05

Awarded the Military Cross in Afghanistan, Steve is the founder of the Op Spartan veterans organisation. 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://...

Breaking Into Papillon's Death Cell | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #23 26.01.2020 32:44

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 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://ww...

The Legend Of Yip Kai Foon, Hong Kong's Most Wanted Gangster | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #22 24.01.2020 14:56

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 '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...

My Quadruple Ironman. 9-Mile Swim 450-Mile Cycle 108-Mile Run | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #21 24.01.2020 32:54

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 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) ht...

How To Run And Why You Should | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #20 23.01.2020 33:05

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 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...

Can A Westerner Join The Triads? | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #19 23.01.2020 13:44

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 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-...

How To Deal With Grief | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #18 23.01.2020 11:34

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 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...

Diving Off The Cliff In Acapulco | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #17 22.01.2020 19:07

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: 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 m...

KIdnapped In The Jungle | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #16 22.01.2020 21:14

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 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-v...

Marines Under Fire | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #15 21.01.2020 13:15

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 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...

Banged Up In The Police Cells | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #14 21.01.2020 10:53

Arrested and banged up in the police cells - a short, sharp shock and a stark lesson. 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/...

My 18-Day Water Fast | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #13 20.01.2020 13:36

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 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 perk...

Peak Health. How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #12 20.01.2020 7:53

The sensible approach to maintaining your natural weight. 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...

Peak Health. Never Get Sick | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #11 20.01.2020 10:19

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 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-...

Injecting Heroin | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #10 19.01.2020 24:43

The one time I injected heroin. 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://paypa...

Private Pilot's License | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #9 19.01.2020 33:05

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 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...

Joining The Marines For A Bet | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #8 18.01.2020 14:32

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 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/suppo...

Fighting A Thai Triad | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #7 17.01.2020 16:56

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 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-...

Death On Acid | Chris Thrall | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #6 17.01.2020 38:07

My best friend drowned after we took LSD at a music festival.