CHRIS THRALL

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Author: Chris Thrall

After leaving the Royal Marines to run a successful business in Asia, Chris found himself homeless, suffering acute mental illness from crystal meth addiction and working for the Hong Kong triads. Declining conventional support, Chris rebuilt his life to become a qualified pilot, skydiver, adventurer and bestselling author. He has expeditioned to eighty countries on seven continents and raised thousands for charity. An extreme-endurance athlete, in 2018 Chris ran an ultra-marathon a day for thirty-seven days, unsupported, the length of Britain, to raise awareness of veterans suicide, and in 2019 a quadruple ironman consisting of a 9.6-mile swim, 450-mile cycle and a 107-mile run. Chris firewalked forty metres on red-hot coals to raise money to work with street children in war-torn Mozambique. He's driven volunteer journalists to India and back by bus to highlight global poverty. Chris was awarded the Second Level Commendation of the Finnish Nation on the grounds of Human Generosity for his ability to inspire others. Backpacking through every country in North, Central and South America, he dived off the famous cliff in Acapulco, caught piranhas and survived without equipment in the Amazon rainforest and snorkelled with bull sharks off Belize. In colder climes, he has scuba-dived with leopard seals and icebergs in the sub-zero waters of the Antarctic Polar Circle. Chris wrote the bestselling memoir Eating Smoke, a frank yet humorous account of his time down and out in Hong Kong. He has appeared on numerous podcasts and programs and two award-wining radio plays have been made about his life. Forty Nights, Chris’s second memoir, details how the life-changing experience of addiction led to his enlightenment. Chris has a degree in youth and community work and is a substance-misuse/addiction specialist. He presents this topic from a progressive perspective. Along with trademark Royal Marines humour, Chris’s fascinating story, inspirational message and passionate approach appeals to those unlocking their potential and corporate clients concerned with workforce wellbeing.

Stranded On Everest at 18 | Alex Staniforth | Podcast #49

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Stranded On Everest at 18, features Alex Staniforth, who is an adventurer, extreme endurance athlete and author. He has made two attempts to climb Mt. Everest and narrowly missed death by avalanche and earthquake. Alex is the fastest person to climb all 100 UK county tops – in 72 days. We discuss adventure, mindset and the most important preparation to get into training for the Royal Marines.
 
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Stranded On Everest at 18

Alex Staniforth is an adventurer, a TedX, inspirational speaker, EXTREME ENDURANCE ATHLETE and author. He has made two attempts to climb Mt. Everest and narrowly missed death by avalanche and earthquake. Alex is the fastest person to climb all 100 UK county tops – in 72 days. We discuss adventure, mindset and the most important preparation to get into training for the Royal Marines.

Transcript snippet from ‘Stranded On Everest at 18 Alex Staniforth’ podcast

Chris and Alex

Hello Friends,

C – Alex, how are you brother?

A – I’m great thanks, good to be here and thanks for having me on.

C – Oh, it’s so kind that you agreed to come on at a pretty short notice. Although, we’re not really going anywhere at the moment, what with this lockdown. I saw your story on Linked In and I immediately thought, hang on I’ve seen this guy do a TedX talk. Which is impressive in itself. I remember you saying about turning adversity and bad experiences into something positive. Which is something I massively promote, if you don’t have a NO negative outlook, you’re just digging yourself into the ground.’

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Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent Into Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland

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Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell

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How to Write a Memoir

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Satanic Hollywood | Royal Marines Commando | #48

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Satanic Hollywood Royal Marines Commando, features former Royal Marines Commando and Netflix director, Marty Stalker.

I chat with Marty and we discuss the Royal Marines Reserve (RMR), Afghanistan, film-making, satanism, satanic Hollywood and plant medicines.

Transcript snippet from ‘Satanic Hollywood | Royal Marines Commando’ podcast

Chris and Marty

‘Hello Friends

C – Marty, how are you brother?

M – I’m good, good to see you buddy.

C – Every now and then, well it’s not every now and then, it’s four times a day at the moment. I meet someone on social media or on linked in, that just has a fascinating story. Who’ve done so much stuff with their life, that I’m quite happily envious, I think is the right word. So it’s great to meet you.

M – Good, I’m a legend in my own mind.

C – That’s what we’re aiming for though isn’t it?

M – Yep, totally. I’m 39 and I could have written three or four books by now. ‘

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Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent Into Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland

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Kindle: https://amzn.to/3hdOdLl

Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2AYH0hn

Kindle: https://amzn.to/2AUMkCI

How to Write a Memoir

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Royal Marines Endurance Challenge Legend | #47

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Royal Marines Endurance Challenge Legend, features Matt Disney RM who has dedicated his life to extreme challenges & helping raise thousands of pounds for veteran’s mental health charities.

Royal Marines Endurance Challenge Legend

After the loss of his best friend in Afghanistan, Royal Marines Commando, Matt Disney RM, dedicated his life to extreme challenges, raising thousands of pounds for veteran’s mental health charities. Matt recently climbed the highest mountain in the solar system…in his front garden!

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Transcript snippet from ‘Royal Marines Endurance Challenge Legend’ podcast

Chris and Matt

‘Hi Friends

C – Hi Matt brother, how are you?

M – I’m good, I’m good. Mentally I’m good anyways, and spirit wise. Body is quite conditioned to be fair. Obviously I’m not fresh, but that’s what you can expect from a challenge like that.

C – So just briefly for our guests at home could you outline what you’ve just done so they know what we’re talking about?

M – I set out to raise some money for the NHS and the PPE for the situation we find ourselves in with Covid. I came up with idea after the lockdown, isolation and quarantine to create a mountain in my front garden. However I’ve already done Mt Everest replication on a Stairmaster, so I needed to trump that. I created a one metre mountain and climbed it for the equivalent of the highest mountain in the solar system.’

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Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent Into Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx

Kindle: https://amzn.to/3hdOdLl

Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2AYH0hn

Kindle: https://amzn.to/2AUMkCI

How to Write a Memoir

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Special Forces Support Group | Josh Pelland | #46

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Special Forces Support Group, features Josh Pelland who was a member of the elite Special Forces Support Group, the ‘SFSG’. Royal Marines Commando Josh Pelland survived countless firefights in Afghanistan only to find the biggest test of his courage lay in wait back home.
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Special Forces Support Group

Special Forces Support Group, features Josh Pelland who was a member of the elite Special Forces Support Group, the ‘SFSG’. Royal Marines Commando Josh Pelland survived countless firefights in Afghanistan only to find the biggest test of his courage lay in wait back home.

Transcript snippet from ‘Special Forces Support Group’ podcast

Chris and Josh

‘Hello Friends

C – Josh, how are you brother?

J – Yeah, good. Good mate, good to be on with you.

C – It’s really kind for you to come on the show. It’s great that you’re over there in Canada, I was over there in 91 or 92 I think. You’re in Alberta?

J – Yeah Alberta, just outside of Calgary. Western Canada, near the Rocky mountains.

C – Have they still got the big ski jumps there in Calgary.

J – Yeah left over from the Winter Olympics that’s right …’

 

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Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent Into Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx

Kindle: https://amzn.to/3hdOdLl

Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2AYH0hn

Kindle: https://amzn.to/2AUMkCI

How to Write a Memoir

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Royal Marine & USMC Veteran React To Each Other’s Training | #43

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Royal Marine & USMC Veteran React To Each Other’s Training, features Chris chatting with Theo, from the highly popular, ‘Combat Arms Channel’ on YouTube.
 
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Who’s training is the hardest, the United States Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines? Former marine Chris Thrall and USMC veteran (Combat Arms Channel) react, respect and discuss.

Transcript snippet from ‘Royal Marine & USMC Veteran React To Each Other’s Training’ podcast

‘Hello Friends,

Chris and Theo

C – Theo, how are you brother?

T – I’m good, thanks for having me on.

C – Thanks for coming on, it’s good to chat. and you’re over there in Korea of all places.

T – Yeah I am, but it’s actually getting a lot better here, with the virus situation. The restrictions are getting a better, and it’s getting warmer too. How’s everything over there.

C – Yeah, well we’re still on what you call lockdown, and you know a bit about that. Doesn’t really effect me to much because I work from home anyway and we can get a bit if sun in the garden. Having a military mindset can get you prepared for these situations anyway … ‘

 

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Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent Into Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland

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Kindle: https://amzn.to/3hdOdLl

Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2AYH0hn

Kindle: https://amzn.to/2AUMkCI

How to Write a Memoir

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The PARACHUTE Course PT 2 | #42

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The PARACHUTE Course PT 2, features Chris and Graeme Bint discussing the British military Parachute Course at Brize Norton, including the infamous BALLOON jump, C130 Hercules and night jump.

The PARACHUTE Course PT 2 | Royal Marine & II Squadron Para

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A Royal Marine and a II Squadron RAF Para discuss the British military Parachute Course at Brize Norton, including the infamous BALLOON jump, C130 Hercules and night jump.

Transcript snippet from ‘The PARACHUTE Course PT 2’ podcast

Chris and Graeme

Chris – ‘Hello Friends, and welcome to another episode of Bought The T Shirt podcast, I’m your host Christ Thrall, former Royal Marines Commando. Today I have the pleasure of talking parachuting and skydiving with my good friend down there in Cannes, Australia, Graeme Bint, Graeme how are you?

G – Good day there Chris, I’m excellent. How about yourself?

C – Yes, nothing more needs to be said.  I’m always try to be fine to be honest and I usually manage it.

G – You always are mate, it’s always good to be talking to you. Thank you for inviting me back as well.’

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Chris’s bestselling memoirs

Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent Into Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx

Kindle: https://amzn.to/3hdOdLl

Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell

Paperback: https://amzn.to/2AYH0hn

Kindle: https://amzn.to/2AUMkCI

How to Write a Memoir

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