Chris Thrall's Bought the T-Shirt Podcast

Leilani Dowding is a former Page 3 Girl and glamour model. She is also the UK representative at Miss Universe 1998. In 2003 Leilani was named in FHM's Sexiest Woman in the world article. She has appeared on the Big Breakfast, This Morning, Celebrity Wrestling and in numerous national newspapers. With her stance against tyranny and wokeness, she has become a role model of liberty. . Socials: https:...

Anthony Webber is a political strategist and campaigner, a commentator, broadcaster, public speaker and writer. He is a former Independent Member of the Guernsey Parliament, well known for standing up on important issues. He is pushing forward a petition for the UK to step back from the war in Ukraine; something that British taxpayers were not asked if they wanted to contribute billions of pounds...

Kev Bland served in the Royal Air Force, then became a Royal Marines Commando. He is now CEO of The Leg-Up Project. This was a direct response to the heart-breaking number of men, some good friends, taking their own lives. Kev has also acted in some major films, including Kingsman, Stratton and Criminal with Ryan Reynolds, Gary Oldman and Kevin Costner. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thral...

Paul Cardin is a veteran of the Royal Navy and served as a Leading Radio Operator, during the Falklands War. He was stationed on HMS Yarmouth, an anti-submarine frigate, situated in what was known as, 'Bomb-Alley'. His highly rated book lifts the lid on many events during that conflict and gives thought for some uncomfortable questions. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://youtube...

Brendon O'Connell is an Australian writer and Blogger. He was sentenced to jail for a total of three years, after a fracas at a 'Friends Of Palestine' protest. He is now a vociferous voice against the international banking system, orchestrated wars and the dirty politics used to subjugate the masses. The full podcast is available on our Locals Channel. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thrall...

Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx 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 NON-SPAM newsl...

Lennox Rodgers is a former gang member, who committed 22 armed robberies. His childhood was thwarted by physical and mental abuse, which led to him spending many years in the care system. After attempting to join the army, Lennox's life spiralled out of control, between gang life and prison. He served approximately 15 years behind bars. Eager to turn his life around, Lennox became co-founder and C...

Dr Stuart Griffiths is a veteran of 3 Parachute Regiment and an award-winning photographer. Griffiths' photographs and articles have been published internationally in VICE, Vanity Fair, Sunday Express, The Sun, Sunday Mirror, Guardian, Observer, Independent & Sunday Times Magazine. His books include, 'The Myth Of The Airborne Warrior' and 'Pig's Disco'. His new film entitled, Isolation, traces Stu...

Trevor Coult MC is a veteran of the Royal Irish Regiment and has served all over the world. Reaching the rank of Colour-Sergeant, he was awarded the Military Cross for fighting off enemy who had ambushed his convoy in Baghdad. Trevor survived eight bomb blasts and 76 enemy engagements during just three of his ten operational tours. He also provided security for the then Prince Harry, but after bei...

Adam Rowland MSc, was a Physiotherapist/Rehabilitator & C Trainer with St Helen's Rugby Club. He has spent over 16 years in professional sport, working with the Military, PGA Tours and Ballet companies. After a recent medical procedure (we are not suggesting this proceadure is in anyway related), Adam's career ended due to severe health disabilities. This is the first part from a full podcast feat...

Matt Hoy is a solo artist and former vocalist with UB40 Featuring Ali Cambell & Astro. After being with the band for many years, Matt was forced out after he expressed his right to not have medical procedures forced upon him. Matt had an underlying medical condition that supported his decision. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paper...

Jock Hutchison is president and co-founder of Horseback UK. He was a commissioned officer in the Royal Marines and saw service all over the world. Jock was selected to be a helicopter pilot which saw him serve across all branches of the British Armed Forces. Horseback UK was set up to help veterans with life-changing injuries, although that demographic has changed to include both veteran and civil...

Shaun Pinner is a former British soldier from the Royal Anglian Regiment, who joined the Ukrainian marines and lived there with his partner. When the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, he and his colleagues were right at the front of the action. He was eventually captured, sentenced to death, but was freed in September as part of a prisoner exchange. Shaun had previously volunteered to fight aga...

Andrew Drury is a writer, journalist and adventure tourist. His work has been featured on many international news shows, including Sky News, Piers Morgan Uncensored and Good Morning Britain. He is also a BAFTA nominate. Through his meetings with Shamima Begum, who has been denied British Citizenship, he has been interviewed across multiple news channels. Andy's other adventures have seen him trave...

At 21, Sergeant Liz McConaghy was the youngest Chinook crew person to see action, serving in Iraq. She was also the longest-serving female Chinook aircrew member on 18(B) Squadron. Liz completed two tours of Iraq and a further ten deployments to Afghanistan. During her deployments, she survived not only a near fatal strike onboard her CH47, but numerous enemy fire contacts, by returning fire from...

David Icke was born in Leicester and played for Coventry City, Oxford United, Northampton Town and Hereford United. A highly respected goalkeeper, David suffered from injuries & with the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, his career was cut short. He went on to become a popular TV presenter & in an attempt to cure his athritis, began looking into alternative medicine & new-age philosophy. After his sp...

Nick Goldsmith is a veteran Royal Marines Commando and served for eleven years with the corps. He completed four tours of Afghanistan, as well as other overseas operations. After suffering personal issues, Nick was diagnosed with PTSD and spent four years in a military recovery centre. Nick retrained as a Bushcraft Instructor and in 2015, he and his wife set up Hidden Valley Bushcraft. Going from...

Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx 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 NON-SPAM newsl...

James E. Mack became a Royal Marines Commando in the late 1980s and later on, a member of a Special Operations Unit. His 22-year career saw James serving all over the globe. He subsequently specialised as a Counter-Terrorism adviser and assisted in UK and US operations. His passion for wildlife has seen James develop Counter-Poaching programs for conservation organisations in West Africa. Amongst...

Gina Allsop's military career started in the 30th Signals Regiment, nick-named the 'Globetrotters'. In conflict or crisis, they were one of the first units out there due to their state of the art communications. Gina went on to train US Delta-Force and Navy Seals in surveillance and tactics. After serving all over the world, Gina was due to retire. Aged 30, her new career was working in close prot...

Right Said Fred are brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass. They burst into the charts in 1991 with their perennial hit song, 'I'm Too Sexy'. That song became a world-wide smash and has been sampled by Drake and Beyonce. The band have had number one hits in seventy countries. As multi-platinum award winning artists and songwriters, their global sales total 30 million, with over 100 million plays on S...

Lieutenant Commander Paul Youngman MID, entered the Royal Navy in 1975 and passed the All Arms Commando Course. As a Royal Navy Medical Branch rating he served up to Warrant Officer First Class. During his 37 year career as a Royal Navy Commando, he served in many areas of operations including Northern Ireland, The Falklands War, Gulf War 1, Cambodia, Kosovo, Gulf War 2 and Afghanistan. Paul was a...

John 'Lofty' Wiseman is a true legend of the British Special Air Service. He set the record as being the youngest person to ever pass selection, at just eighteen years of age! John served with the SAS for over 26 years and rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, B Squadron. His impressive record includes being Head of Operational Research and training the first members of the US Green Berets to return...

Michael George Fellows MBE DSC BEMG, joined the Royal Navy in 1955. When the Falkland Islands were invaded, Mick was Fleet Chief Petty Officer Clearance Diver and second-in-command of the team. His job was to search RFA and Warships for limpet mines, after suspected enemy underwater operations against the fleet. Whilst under attack, Mick's team were tasked to investigate and defuse numerous unexpl...

Stephen Charles served for 25 years in the London Fire Brigade, retiring in 2018. After an amazing career, Stephen became an author and had his first book published, 'Blood, Soot and Tears'. His book was so well received, that he set about writing his second, which was entitled, 'When The Bells Go Down'. This gripping podcast sheds some light on Steve's experiences, serving in one of Britain's bus...