Best ALEX DOLAN Podcasts (2025)

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Viewpoint 33: Steve Rindahl 21:07

13d ago21:07

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Original Episode: Ep 033 - MAJ Steve Rindahl from 10th February 2023. In this Viewpoint: Steve shares his transition back to civilian life, after fully leaving the military, away from the active duty and reserves. This included his participation in the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. …

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108 - Caesar 2: Law and Nature 2:10:03

22d ago2:10:03

2:10:03

Part 2 of 3 of the Life of Julius Caesar. In this episode: Caesar forms the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus, uniting Rome's most powerful men His revolutionary consulship of 59 BCE bypasses Senate opposition through popular assemblies The brilliant staging of the Gallic conquest, using allies and tribal conflicts as pretexts for expansion…

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Viewpoint 32: William Taylor 21:26

1M ago21:26

21:26

Original Episode: Ep 032 - Sgt William Taylor from 10th January 2023. In this Viewpoint: William talks about how his book 'On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vietnam' came about, and how when writing this book, it was helpful and healing for him on a personal level. William - aka Bill - also shares some good advice for people thinking of joi…

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107 - Caesar 1: Man of Destiny 1:53:52

2M ago1:53:52

1:53:52

The much awaited series on Julius Caesar begins, with the inaugural episode: "Man of Destiny". In this episode: Caesar's formative years in the shadow of Sulla's dictatorship His early political boldness and refusal to divorce Cornelia The capture by pirates and his merciless revenge Caesar's rise through the ranks of Roman politics as Quaestor and…

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106 - The New Indiana Jones - w/ Dr. Brent Seales 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

A conversation with Dr. Brent Seales, professor of computer science at the University of Kentucky and a modern day Indiana Jones who has been using advanced technology to restore and redeem cultural and historical artifacts from the ravages of time. In this episode: The 'virtual unwrapping' of the Vesuvius scrolls Unearthing an entire new Renaissan…

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Viewpoint 31: Ryan Yates 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

Original Episode: Ep 031 - LBdr Ryan Yates from 10th December 2022. In this Viewpoint: Ryan shares founding a not-for-profit Community Interest Company called Veteran’s Army, where they help veterans and their family. He also gives advice for people thinking of joining the military, plus some good advice for people as a veteran. Watch Full Episode …

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Ep 056: Cpl Gerry Dolan - Royal Air Force Veteran 1:09:55

3M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

In 2008, Gerry enlisted in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as an Aerospace Systems Operator and served for nine years, attaining the rank of Corporal (Cpl). In this episode, Gerry discusses his decision to join the Royal Air Force (RAF) and his subsequent training to become an Aerospace Systems Operator. He provides insights into the operational location…

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105 - Breeding Future Statesmen: Interview w/ Kevin Dolan on the EXIT podcast 1:43:37

3M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

A conversation w/ Kevin Dolan on Kings of Sparta, Anti-Natalist Roman Aristocrats, and whether Christianity destroyed or saved Rome. Join me at the Natal Conference, March 28-29, 2025, in Austin, TX! https://natalism.org Find Kevin on X at https://x.com/extradeadjcbBy Alex Petkas

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Viewpoint 30: Alex Gardiner 22:08

3M ago22:08

22:08

Original Episode: Ep 030 - Maj Alex Gardiner from 10th November 2022 In this Viewpoint, Alex discusses his aspiration to become a civilian photographer, with the intention of travelling to Afghanistan to gain a unique perspective on the world and potentially provide assistance in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, given his prior knowledge of the r…

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104 - Heroic Struggles in Vietnam, w/ Doyle Glass 1:21:28

4M ago1:21:28

1:21:28

A conversation with Doyle Glass, author of Swift Sword, The True Story of the Marines of MIKE 3/5 in Vietnam, 4 September 1967. Intro Story featuring BlackJack Mulligan. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackjack_Mulligan) In this episode: Mastering Fear in Combat A lawyer's journey to becoming an artist and an author The ambush begins: "The tree lin…

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Ep 055: SSG Aaron Hale - U.S. Army (EOD) Veteran 1:43:26

4M ago1:43:26

1:43:26

Aaron joined the United States Navy (USN) in 1999 as a Mess Management Specialist (Cook), and later transferred to the United States Army (USA) as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist, serving for a combined 14 years. Aaron reached the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). In this episode Aaron talks about his time joining the U.S. Navy, and gra…

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103 - The Immortal Cato 29:34

4M ago29:34

29:34

Thanks to our sponsor SensAi (https://sens.ai/): a neurofeedback brain training system that can change your life. I'm a user. Use the code GLORY at checkout to get a $100 off discount on one of their headsets Cato's Afterlife, Takeaways, Sources. Some Modern Sources: Rome's Last Citizen, by Goodman and Soni Uncommon Wrath, by Osgood Cato the Younge…

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102 - Cato III: The Senate's Ashes 1:48:24

4M ago1:48:24

1:48:24

The Finale, of the life of Cato the Younger. In this episode: The burning of the Senate house after Clodius' murder in 52 BCE Cato's failed bid for consulship and his hardline stance against Caesar The outbreak of civil war and Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon Cato's final days and dramatic suicide A tale of principle and paradox, Cato's resolute s…

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Viewpoint 29: Dianna Soriano 13:34

4M ago13:34

13:34

Original Episode: Ep 029 - SSG Diana Soriano from 10th October 2022. In this Viewpoint: Diana talks about her transition out of the U.S. Army back into civilian life, which included tackling mental health issues, after suppressing many thoughts and feelings from her time in the military. She also speaks about how writing her book - In Loving Memory…

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Ep 054: SSgt Jo Hursey - British Army Veteran 2:55:52

5M ago2:55:52

2:55:52

Jo joined the British Army in 1995 and served for 24 years in the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt). In this episode, Jo talks about joining up and going through training, which was during the terrible times at Deepcut, but after getting through this part of training, she moved onto the famous driver training sc…

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101 - Cato II: Seducers of Rome 1:42:54

5M ago1:42:54

1:42:54

Thanks to our sponsor SensAi (https://sens.ai/): a neurofeedback brain training system that can change your life. I'm a user. Use the code GLORY at checkout to get a $100 off discount on one of their headsets Part 2 of 3 of the Life of Cato the Younger. In this episode: Cato confronts the rising power of Caesar and Pompey in the Senate The scandalo…

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Viewpoint 28: Joe O'Connor 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Original Episode: Ep 028 - Sgt Joe O'Connor from 10th September 2022. In this Viewpoint: Joe talks about wanting to challenge himself, away from the Royal Engineers, and in 1999 went on Special Forces Selection. During training with the SF team, late at night with bad weather and visibility, Joe gets taken to hospital after being blown off the side…

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Ep 053: LAEM(WL) Ian "Mac" McKeachan - Royal Navy Veteran 3:19:17

6M ago3:19:17

3:19:17

Ian joined the Royal Navy in 1975, and served for 16 years as part of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), reaching the rank of Leading Aircraft Engineering Mechanic (Weapons Electrical) (LAEM(WL)). In this episode Ian talks about his journey in joining the Royal Navy, and what it was like being one of the last courses to go through basic training, at HMS Gang…

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100 - Cato I: A Strange Boy 1:26:03

6M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Episode 1 of the Life of Cato the Younger, Rome's great Stoic statesman. In this episode: Cato's earliest years and the murder of his uncle His first encounter with Sulla as a precocious youth Cato establishes his reputation: in military service and as Quaestor A Principled stand against Julius Caesar On this centennial episode, I'd like to thank a…

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Viewpoint 27: Tom Moore 33:25

6M ago33:25

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Original Episode: Ep 027 - Lt Tom Moore from 10th August 2022. In this Viewpoint: Tom talks how the end of his career came to be, and how this was difficult for him to come to terms with, causing him to be depressed. However, through help, he came to terms with it all and tackled his thoughts to move back to civilian life...which included leave wit…

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Ep 052: Maj Tony Hulton - British Army Veteran 1:03:56

7M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Tony joined the British Army in 1995, as a Probationary 2nd Lieutenant on a Short Service Limited Commission, and later joined both the Regular and Reserve services. He served a total of 19 years, reaching the rank of Major (Maj). In this episode Tony talks about growing up and his ambition to join the British Army, sharing his journey with courses…

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99 - On Progress - Against Stoicism 20:15

7M ago20:15

20:15

How to make progress, and know it. Featuring a few of Plutarch's critiques of some Stoics of his day - whether fairly or unfairly, you can decide. Also featuring: Diogenes the Cynic, Aeschylus the Poet, Brasidas the Spartan Commander. Also featuring: ZEALBy Alex Petkas

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98 - Gallic Wars 8: Finale 35:30

7M ago35:30

35:30

Caesar ties all loose ends in his Gallic Campaign, in part 8, the final episode of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere…

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Viewpoint 26: Sue Warner 26:37

7M ago26:37

26:37

Original Episode: Ep 026 - SNO Sue Warner from 10th July 2022. In this Viewpoint: Sue talks about returning from Afghanistan and needing to take a career break, due to a tough period in her life, and after this break she returned to nursing. Sue also shares how sport has helped her recovery, with the support of Help for Heroes. Plus during the craz…

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Ep 051: Bdr Gary Prout CGC - British Army Veteran 3:03:39

8M ago3:03:39

3:03:39

Gary joined the Royal Regiment of Artillery (RA) in the British Army twice, once in 1999 and again in 2004. He served for 12 years in total, reaching the rank of Bombardier (Bdr). In this episode Gary talks about his journey in joining the British Army, and why he left and then rejoined a few years later. He shares his time completing many courses,…

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97 - Gallic Wars 7: Vercingetorix and the Great Revolt 1:57:12

8M ago1:57:12

1:57:12

Caesar faces the Gallic Grande Armée through fire and snow, in part 7, the climax of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a me…

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Viewpoint 25: Barney Gillespie 21:08

8M ago21:08

21:08

Full Episode: Ep 025 - Cpl Barney Gillespie from 10th June 2022. In this Viewpoint: Barney shares his journey after leaving hospital and going through rehabilitation, since his incident with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). There were darks days, but he battled through, learning how to use his new prosthetic leg. With his new mindset, he manag…

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96 - Gallic Wars 6: Manhunt 1:05:07

9M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Caesar fights through enemy tribes and orders a Purge in his manhunt for Ambiorix, in part 6 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered G…

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Ep 050: SPC Robert Stark - U.S. Army (Airborne) Veteran 2:04:01

9M ago2:04:01

2:04:01

Bob joined the United States Army (USA) in 2002 as part of Airborne Infantry, and served for 4 years, reaching the rank of Specialist (SPC). In this episode Bob talks about his journey in joining the U.S. Army, and what it was like going through Basic Training, then onto Army Airborne School. He shares what it was like being sent to the 1st Battali…

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95 - Gallic Wars 5: Uprisings 1:12:48

9M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

The mighty Caesar returns to Britain, and faces uprisings and deadly skirmishes in Gaul, in part 5 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar ent…

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Viewpoint 24: Phil Klay 21:21

10M ago21:21

21:21

Full Episode: Ep 024 - Capt Phil Klay from 10th May 2022. In this Viewpoint: Phil talks about using the G.I. Bill to help getting a writing degree and go to teachers college, when leaving the U.S. Marine Corps. This included going into a graduate creative writing program. He also shares some of the books that he has written, which have done well en…

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Ep 049: PO1 Mike Lahiff - U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran 1:40:59

10M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Mike joined the United States Navy (USN) in 2003, as part of the Aviation branch, before becoming a Navy SEAL. He served for 10 years, reaching the rank of Petty Officer First Class (PO1). In this episode Mike talks about his ambition to become a Navy SEAL at a young age, and his journey in joining the Navy, to begin this pursuit. There were challe…

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94 - Gallic Wars 4: Amphibious Assault 57:30

10M ago57:30

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Caesar crosses two major bodies of water (and he hasn’t even gotten to the Rubicon yet), in part 4 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar ent…

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Viewpoint 23: Larry Roke 15:25

11M ago15:25

15:25

Full Episode: Ep 023 - LH(Police) Larry Roke from 10th April 2022. In this Viewpoint: Larry shares the abrupt end to his career in the Royal Navy, and how he had to cope with the realisation that he won't continue within the military, and what could he do as a civilian. He had a hobby with fixing vehicles, which he really enjoyed, and therefore loo…

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93 - Gallic Wars 3: Caesar At Sea 1:03:12

11M ago1:03:12

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Caesar faces enemies at home and on sea, in part 3 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 ye…

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Ep 048: SSgt Ben Garwood - British SAS Veteran 1:52:05

11M ago1:52:05

1:52:05

Ben joined the Parachute Regiment within the British Army in 1997, and served 23 years across multiple areas including, the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME), Pathfinders (PF), and finishing with the British Special Air Service (SAS), reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt). In this episode Ben talks about growing up and wanting to …

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92 - Gallic Wars 2: Conspiracy 51:46

11M ago51:46

51:46

Caesar almost loses it all, in part 2 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as …

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Viewpoint 22: Joey Jordan 21:06

12M ago21:06

21:06

Full Episode: Ep 022 - WO2 Joey Jordan from 10th March 2022. In this Viewpoint: Joey shares his transition back into civilian life, after achieving his big goal in his military career, to become a Warrant Officer Class 2. He talks about the courses he looked at, the difficulty with buying a house for the first time, and other steps he had to take r…

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91 - Gallic Wars 1: Caesar's Chance 1:17:35

12M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

The beginning of a new series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic Wars (De Bello Gallico). It’s a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as a conqueror - and an ene…

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90 - Heroes are Dangerous: Rousseau & Nietzsche with Johnathan Bi 1:20:36

12M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Johnathan Bi left success in the startup world to focus on researching the deep ideas that power the world, and has recently launched his series on the Great Books of the West, starting with his lecture on Nietzsche. In this episode: What is Rousseau’s impact on the world? Johnathan’s Journey towards the Great Thinkers and their Books The Duality o…

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Ep 047: LCpl Steve Enright - British Army Veteran 1:18:59

12M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Steve joined the British Army in 1986 and served for 12 years, as part of The Queen’s Regiment, which later amalgamated and became part of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR). He reached the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl). In this episode Steve talks about joining the British Army as a Junior Soldier at Shorncliffe, before heading to Bassi…

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89 - A Manual for Greatness — with Johnny Burtka 59:57

12M ago59:57

59:57

An interview with Johnny Burtka, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College, and his most recent book is titled “Gateway to Statesmanship—Selections from Xenophon to Churchill”. In this episode: The Mirrors for Princes tradition Obstacles as a Ladder to Greatness The Pot…

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88 - Mysteries of the Scrolls — with Nat Friedman 54:46

1y ago54:46

54:46

An interview with Nat Friedman, former CEO of GitHub and creator of the Vesuvius Challenge, which aims to crack the riddles of the Herculaneum Papyri. In this episode: The Genesis of the Vesuvius Challenge Early Attempts to Open the Scrolls Using a Particle Accelerator to Scan the Scrolls! Partnering with Daniel Gross and Brent Seales Nat’s Childho…

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87 - Pursuing Greatness — with Pano Kanelos 50:39

1y ago50:39

50:39

An interview with Pano Kanelos, the founding president of the University of Austin and the former President of St. John’s College, Annapolis. In this episode: How founding a university is like running a diner The flourishing of American universities in the 19th century How old philosophers were men of action The Intellectual Foundations Program at …

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Viewpoint 21: Tony Brooks 21:41

1y ago21:41

21:41

Full Episode: Ep 021 - Cpl Tony Brooks from 10th February 2022. In this Viewpoint: Tony talks about his mental health when he returns back to the USA after operational tours with Special Ops, and how he got help to deal with scenes from Operation Red Wings 2. He shares his journey in becoming a Chiropractor, as well as writing his book 'Leave No Ma…

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86 - Pompey: Aftermath, Comparison w/ Spartan King Agesilaus 40:04

1y ago40:04

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In which we follow the lead of Plutarch and study Pompey's character and analyze what we can learn from the life of Pompey the Great, by comparing him to King Agesilaus of Sparta, whom Plutarch paired him with. Sources and Further Reading for the Life of Pompey: John Leach, Pompey the Great: https://amzn.to/3UxOsW8 Robin Seager, Pompey: a Political…

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85 - Pompey III: Fields of Pharsalus 1:57:54

1y ago1:57:54

1:57:54

Life of Pompey Part 3 of 3: Pompey's final rise to the heights of Roman power, his war with his friend Julius Caesar, and his final downfall. People: (M. Tullius) Cicero (Titus Pomponius) Atticus C. Julius Caesar Cn. Pompeius Magnus (Pompey) Julia, Caesar's Daughter (M. Licinius) Crassus (L. Domitius) Ahenobarbus - Optimate Stalwart (Cos. 54) (M. P…

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Viewpoint 20: Richard Foster 22:46

1y ago22:46

22:46

Full Episode: Ep 020 - Sgt Richard Foster from 10th January 2022. In this Viewpoint: Richard talks about living with PTSD and coping by being busy and structuring his life around having no down time. This included becoming a lawyer and owning his own ranch. He also wrote a book about his time in the Vietnam War, to help others understand what it's …

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84 - Pompey II: Empire of Venus 1:49:26

1y ago1:49:26

1:49:26

Pompey becomes Rome’s greatest conqueror, and empire builder, but faces even greater trials back home in Rome. People Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, "Pompey the Great" Sulla Felix, the Dictator Pompey The Pirates Posidonius the Stoic Mithridates VI Eupator, King of Pontus Lucius Licinius Lucullus Cicero, the Orator Manilius, the Tribune Julius Caesar Theo…

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Viewpoint 19: Gaz Crick 15:20

1y ago15:20

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Full Episode: Ep 019 - SSgt Gaz Crick from 10th December 2021. In this Viewpoint: Gaz talks about his transition out of the British Army, creating his own business Northern Signs/Northern Wraps, which is still going strong and growing. He gives advice to people leaving the military and wanting to venture down the route of building their own busines…

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