Podcasts by Life or Death with Chris Ryan

Deep Cover: Shay Doyle Part 2 from 2022-05-25T00:50:01

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' Listen

Deep Cover: Shay Doyle Part 1 from 2022-05-18T03:20:02

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' Listen

The Damned: Susie Boniface from 2022-04-20T01:35:02

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.

Furth...

Podcast Update from 2022-03-11T17:00:03

New episodes of the podcast will be arriving very soon.

Chris has been working with The Curious Cat Distillery on a Life or Death Rum.

Covertly imported direct from the Cari...

Paralympic Paratrooper: Scott Meenagh Part 2 from 2021-09-05T23:05:13

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 ...

Paralympic Paratrooper: Scott Meenagh Part 1 from 2021-08-29T23:05:17

"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 ...

The Translator: 'Johnny Walker'&Jason Tuschen Part 2 from 2021-08-22T23:05:16

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 '...

The Translator: 'Johnny Walker'&Jason Tuschen Part 1 from 2021-08-15T23:05:08

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 '...

Paralympic Hero: Micky Yule Part 2 from 2021-08-08T23:05:07

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...

Paralympic Hero: Micky Yule Part 1 from 2021-08-01T23:05:18

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...

Invictus Warrior: JJ Chalmers Part 3 from 2021-07-18T23:05:14

Part 3 of Chris' chat with JJ Chalmers. JJ was a marine who was injured in Helmand province before gold medalling at the Invictus Games and then becoming a TV Star including appearing on Strictly C...

Invictus Warrior: JJ Chalmers Part 2 from 2021-07-13T13:16:55

Part 2 of Chris' chat with JJ Chalmers. JJ was a marine who was injured in Helmand province before gold medalling at the Invictus Games and then becoming a TV Star including appearing on Strictly C...

Invictus Warrior: JJ Chalmers Part 1 from 2021-07-04T23:05:01

Part 1 of Chris' chat with JJ Chalmers. JJ was a marine who was injured in Helmand province before medalling at the Invictus Games and then becoming a TV Star including appearing on Strictly Come D...

Waco&Vietnam: Bill Buford Part 2 from 2021-06-27T23:05:17

Welcome back to part 2 of thisincredible chat with Vietnam veteran and ex-ATF agent, Bill Buford.

If you've got a Netflix or BBC Sounds account you may recognise him from any Waco docume...

Waco&Vietnam: Bill Buford Part 1 from 2021-06-20T23:05:08

Chris Ryan is BACK after a few weeks of well-deserved rest, and what an episode he's got for you!

His guest is Bill Buford, an ex-ATF agent who was also a soldier in the Vietnam War, but...

The Best of Life or Death with Chris Ryan 2021 from 2021-05-31T13:44:58

From our Kajaki specials to Call of Duty superstars, it's been a great year for 'Life or Death with Chris Ryan' so far!

But, everyone needs a day off, including Chris and his team, so as...

Jon White: 'A True Hero' from 2021-05-23T23:05:03

"The adrenaline kicked in, I couldn't feel the pain. I woke up three days later with my Dad and sister at the end of my hospital bed."

Mountain leader, liason officer and finally, reconn...

Call of Duty: Tu Lam Part 2 from 2021-05-16T23:05:19

It's part two of Chris Ryan's epic chat with Tu Lam, or Daniel “Ronin” Shinoda as Call of Duty fans may know him as!

Tu Lam was born "on the losing side of the war" on the streets of Sai...

Call of Duty: Tu Lam Part 1 from 2021-05-09T23:05:18

Tu Lam was born "on the losing side of the war" on the streets of Saigon, Vietnam, which had been obliterated by American troops.

His Mother and Father risked their lives to escape to A...

Paul 'Tug' Hartley: Minefield Medic Part 2 from 2021-05-02T23:05:10

Following on from our Kajaki specials with Stuart Pearson, Chris Ryan is joined by the medic on that fateful day in Afghanistan, Paul 'Tug' Hartley, in the second of this epic two parter.

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Paul 'Tug' Hartley: Minefield Medic Part 1 from 2021-04-25T23:05:20

Following on from our Kajaki specials with Stuart Pearson, Chris Ryan is joined by the medic on that fateful day in Afghanistan, Paul 'Tug' Hartley, who's played by Game of Thrones actor, Mark Stan...

The Real Kajaki: Stuart Pearson Part 2 from 2021-04-18T23:05:05

"I was straight into the operation theatre and my leg was taken off"

In 2006, Corporal Stuart Pearson lost his left leg when the Parachute Regiment of the 3rd Battalion travelled to brea...

The Real Kajaki: Stuart Pearson Part 1 from 2021-04-11T23:05:03

In 2006, Corporal Stuart Pearson lost his left leg when the Parachute Regiment of the 3rd Battalion travelled to break up a Taliban checkpoint in Kajaki, Afghanistan.

His best friend, Co...

Medic on the frontline: Chantelle Taylor - Part 2 from 2021-04-04T23:00:15

In part 2 of this interview with British Army combat medical technician, Chantelle Taylor, she explains some of the most dramatic and epic war stories you will have heard, including gunfire, helico...

Medic on the frontline: Chantelle Taylor - Part 1 from 2021-03-28T23:05:10

Chantelle Taylor was a combat medical technician in the British Army who became the first female soldier to kill a Taliban fighter in close-quarter combat while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afgha...

A Female Bodyguard with Jacquie Davis from 2021-03-22T00:05:02

Jacquie Davis, who was the first woman to become a bodyguard in the UK, has protected JK Rowling and has been approached by celebrities like Ice Cube!

She tells Chris Ryan about how she...

Nose for Crime: Peter Bleksley, Undercover Detective - Part 2 from 2021-03-15T00:05:02

In part 2 of this epic interview, co-founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit in the 1980s, Peter Bleksley, tells Chris Ryan about his campaign to hunt down Kevin Parle, and his experienc...

Nose for Crime: Peter Bleksley, Undercover Detective - Part 1 from 2021-03-08T00:05:18

Co-founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit in the 1980s, Peter Bleksley, tells Chris Ryan about how his father's alcoholism impacted his early life before going on to have an incredible ...

Battle of Danny Boy: Brian Wood MC from 2021-03-01T00:00:21

Brian Wood MC rejoins Chris to tell him about his role in the Battle of Danny Boy and the calamitous allegations which followed years later.

Double Crossed: Brian Wood MC from 2021-02-22T00:00:17

Born Fearless: Phil Campion, former SAS from 2021-02-15T00:00:13

Former SAS trooper Phil Campion discusses his rough childhood, his part in Operation Barras in Sierra Leone and his current role as Champion of Army Cadet Force

The Best of Life or Death with Chris Ryan from 2021-01-25T00:00:19

While we work on some exciting upcoming projects, here's a selection of Chris' best interviews over the past few months with some added extras too. Featuring: Colin MacLachlan, John Nichol, John Mc...

George Hodgin, former Navy SEAL Officer from 2021-01-11T00:00:15

Former US Navy SEAL Officer, George Hodgin, discusses his time in special forces.

First Into Action: Duncan Falconer, former SBS from 2021-01-04T00:00:05

Duncan Falconer, former SBS discusses how he fell into doing special forces selection, his time in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, and how he made his money in Hollywood.

Tony Cowden, former USSF from 2020-12-21T00:00:13

Former US Army Special Forces operator Tony Cowden describes his time in US Special Forces, a close quarters pistol fight in a hotel room, and how he's become a world leading authority on shooting.

Ayahuasca: David Radband, former Paratrooper from 2020-12-14T00:00:06

Chris Ryan speaks again with former Paratrooper and SFSG member David Radband about his recovery from PTSD and his use of the hallucinogenic drug 'ayahuasca'

LIVE EVENT: Chris Ryan meets Robin Horsfall from 2020-12-11T06:00:15

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: 7pm, Wednesday 16th December

Chris Ryan meets Robin Horsfall to discuss the Iranian Embassy siege and operations never publicly discussed before.

Get your ...

Surviving Hell: Nick Dunn, former Para and Chennai Six prisoner from 2020-12-07T00:00:19

Former Paratrooper and SFSG member, Nick Dunn, discusses his time in the Regiment, making the transition to maritime security, and how he lost 4 years of his life imprisoned in India for a crime he...

Armed Police: Tony Long, former SO19 from 2020-11-30T00:00:20

The Metropolitan Police’s most controversial officer, Tony Long, talks about his career in the firearms unit, his first two shootings and how he earned the nickname “The Met’s own serial killer”.

Drop Zone: Jamie Flynn, former Paratrooper and BASE jumper from 2020-11-23T00:00:12

Former Paratrooper and Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) member, Jamie Flynn, discusses his time in the Regiment, going to war aged 18 and his career as a professional wingsuit pilot, skydiver & ...

Who Dares Wins: Ollie Ollerton, former SBS from 2020-11-16T00:00:21

Ollie Ollerton, former Special Forces soldier and one of the founding Directing Staff on Channel 4's hit show 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' joins Chris to discuss his time in the SBS, rescuing children fro...

June 1944: Alec Borrie, former WW2 SAS from 2020-11-11T00:00:17

World War Two veteran and 1st SAS member Alec Borrie discusses the importance of marking Remembrance Day, his involvement fighting the Nazis behind enemy lines, and the true character of SAS foundi...

Desert Storm: John Nichol, former RAF Navigator from 2020-11-09T01:00:09

Former RAF Navigator John Nichol discusses his involvement in the First Gulf War, being shot down, captured, tortured and held as a POW by Iraqi forces. With Remembrance Day coming up, John also sh...

Hunting bin Laden: John McPhee, former Delta Force from 2020-11-02T00:00:06

Former Green Beret and Delta Force Sniper John McPhee talks about his time clearing the caves of Tora Bora in search of Osama bin Laden, a solo mission tracking down the last man who knew of his lo...

The Taliban: David Radband, former Paratrooper from 2020-10-26T00:00:21

Former Paratrooper and member of the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG), David Radband describes his time in 'the factory', he explains how difficult the Taliban were to fight against, and candidl...

The Grey Man: Clark Impastato, former Undercover Cop from 2020-10-18T23:00:04

Former undercover police officer Clark Impastato discusses his time working in law enforcement in the second most dangerous city in the world and describes how he got into a conflict on his third d...

Brothers In Arms: Clark Impastato, former Navy SEAL from 2020-10-11T23:00:14

Former Navy SEAL and military contractor Clark Impastato discusses the extreme training required to become a SEAL, how the financial incentives of military contracting decimated American special fo...

Captured: Colin MacLachlan, former SAS from 2020-10-05T05:00:10

Former SAS Sgt Colin MacLachlan describes his time in the Regiment, his role in Operation Certain Death, dealing with terrorists at Stansted Airport and being captured in Basra, Iraq.

Trailer from 2020-09-22T17:04:57

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