Paralympic Hero: Micky Yule Part 1

Chris talks to former Soldier turned Undercover Policeman Shay Doyle about his life and career. Shay is the author of 'Deep Cover: How I took down Britain’s most dangerous gangsters'which is avaliable to purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Cover-infiltrated-dangerous-gangsters/dp/152910940XPurchase the Chris Ryan Life or Death Rum from Curious Cat now: https://curiouscatdrinks.co.uk/

Chris talks to former Soldier turned Undercover Policeman Shay Doyle about his life and career. Shay is the author of 'Deep Cover: How I took down Britain’s most dangerous gangsters'which is avaliable to purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Cover-infiltrated-dangerous-gangsters/dp/152910940XPurchase the Chris Ryan Life or Death Rum from Curious Cat now: https://curiouscatdrinks.co.uk/

Life or Death returns with Chris talking to Journalist Susie Boniface about her campaign for justice for the serviceman who who were impacted by the UK's Nuclear Testing programme.Further reading on the subject can be done here: https://damned.mirror.co.uk/Order Life or Death Rum here: https://curiouscatdrinks.co.uk/

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In part two of this special with Scott Meenagh, there's a special comradery and solidarity shared as Scott tells Chris about working with his brother in the paratroopers, as well as what "puts the fear of God" into the Taliban."In order for me to do my job as effectively as possible I need to be not expecting to come home"These are the sacrifices service men and women make every day, particularly this former paratrooper AND Paralympian, Scott Meenagh.He and Chris Ryan share a bond over Chris's brother, who served alongside Scott in the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment. Scott lost both his legs in 2011 after stepping on an IED, but turned his life around to become a successful Paralympian.Twitter @ChrisRyanPod.

"In order for me to do my job as effectively as possible I need to be not expecting to come home"These are the sacrifices service men and women make every day, particularly this former paratrooper AND Paralympian, Scott Meenagh.He and Chris Ryan share a bond over Chris's brother, who served alongside Scott in the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment. Scott lost both his legs in 2011 after stepping on an IED, but turned his life around to become a successful Paralympian.Twitter @ChrisRyanPod.

This two-parter is also the first episode of 'Life or Death' where Chris Ryan has two guests on, and what a pair they are!It's legendary translator for the U.S. Navy SEALs, Iraqi-born 'Johnny Walker' and his friend, former Navy SEAL and Command Master Chief, Jason Tuschen.With the current abandonment of translators, allies and interpeters in Afghanistan, this episode feels of real importance and prevelance as we explore the brotherhood and friendship between two men of different nationalities both seeking the same goal - peace.@ChrisRyanPod on Twitter.

This two-parter is also the first episode of 'Life or Death' where Chris Ryan has two guests on, and what a pair they are!It's legendary translator for the U.S. Navy SEALs, Iraqi-born 'Johnny Walker' and his friend, former Navy SEAL and Command Master Chief, Jason Tuschen.With the current abandonment of translators, allies and interpeters in Afghanistan, this episode feels of real importance and prevelance as we explore the brotherhood and friendship between two men of different nationalities both seeking the same goal - peace.@ChrisRyanPod on Twitter.

In 2010, Micky Yule was a Staff Sargent in the Royal Engineers in Afghanistan when he stood on an IED. The blast left him without his left leg and shattered his right leg completely, leaving him in hospital for months while he recovered from his injuries, receiving 46 operations.He's also a powerlifter who made his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 and will be competing in this year's Games! In an emotional episode, he tells Chris Ryan about his the IED explosive that left him without his legs, becoming a Paralympian and why a real warrior battles their mental health head on.Follow @ChrisRyanPod on Twitter.

In 2010, Micky Yule was a Staff Sargent in the Royal Engineers in Afghanistan when he stood on an IED. The blast left him without his left leg and shattered his right leg completely, leaving him in hospital for months while he recovered from his injuries, receiving 46 operations.He's also a powerlifter who made his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 and will be competing in this year's Games! He tells Chris Ryan about his childhood, why he joined the army, and the difference between serving in Ireland and Afghanistan!Follow @ChrisRyanPod on Twitter.