Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy McNab

Andy McNab faced the IRA in Northern Ireland, served on numerous SAS covert operations around the world, and was captured behind enemy lines in Iraq.But he tells Kate Gerbeau the real moment that made him was reading a Janet & John children's book at the age of 16.It unlocked the Army career which took him away from a life of teenage crime, and eventually led him to becoming a bestselling author of more than 50 books, all thanks to a Sergeant Major who he thought was “the world's oldest soldier”.

In this conversation, Kevin Dutton explores the fascinating world of cognitive flexibility and how adaptability in decision-making can pave the way to success in business. Known for his groundbreaking work on psychopathy, Dr Kevin Dutton is a British psychologist now working down at the University of Adelaide in Australia. He's the author of a number of books including, Flipnosis: The Art of Split Second Persuasion, Wisdom of Psychopaths, and A Good Psycho's Guide to Success (co-authored with Andy McNabb).Kevin shares his unique perspective on psychopathic traits, likening them to a mixing desk of personality settings. We'll delve into his thoughts on "precision-engineered psychopathy," the benefits of certain psychopathic traits in professions, and the crucial distinction between "good" and "bad" psychopaths. From humorous anecdotes to profound insights, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're curious about how low empathy scores impact leadership or how Kevin's fearless nature led him to the brink of risk-taking, this conversation promises to enlighten and entertain.TakeawaysCognitive flexibility is crucial and the importance of adapting decision-making strategies.Precision-engineered Psychopathy can be advantageous in specific professions, from surgeons to CEOs.Decoupling emotion from behaviour in difficult conversationsUnpack the distinctions between harmful and beneficial psychopathic traits.Empathy types and their impact.Psychopath Quiz: Test where you fall on the psychopathy spectrum with Kevin's personality test!Timestamps (00:00) Being a Good Psychopath with Kevin Dutton.(04:17) Public understanding of psychology.(05:19) Why study psychopaths?(08:03) Kevin's upbringing and journey.(13:08) Defining “psychopath”: traits and stereotypes.(18:12) Hot empathy and cold empathy.(20:40) Quiz: Are You A Psychopath?(26:21) Measuring psychopathic personality.(28:07) Training traits and emotion regulation.(33:42) Tips for making difficult conversations in business.(37:49) Quick Fire Questions.(45:41) Book Recommendations.About Kevin DuttonProfessor Kevin Dutton, PhD, FBPsS, is one of the world's foremost authorities on psychopaths. Having spent the last twenty years at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, he was appointed in 2022 as Australia's first Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society.Kevin is the author of the acclaimed bestsellers Flipnosis: The Art of Split-Second Persuasion, The Wisdom of Psychopaths: Lessons in Life from Saints, Spies and Serial Killers, The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success (with Andy McNab), and Black and White Thinking: The Burden of a Binary Brain in a Complex World. The Wisdom of Psychopaths saw him awarded a ‘Best American Science and Nature Writing prize, and Black and White Thinking was nominated by the Big Ideas Club as one of the must-read non-fiction titles of 2021.Kevin's work has been translated worldwide into over twenty-five languages, and his writing and research have been featured in Scientific American, New Scientist, the Guardian, the Times, Psychology Today, the New York Times, the Wall St Journal, the Washington Post, Newsweek, Slate, USA Today among other publications. He regularly publishes in leading international scientific journals and speaks at conferences around the world.Alongside his academic commitments, Kevin also consults in the elite sport, business, and military sectors and often appears on radio, TV, and podcasts. He also co-hosts the podcast Psycho Schizo Espresso with Iron Maiden front man, Bruce Dickinson.Find out more about Kevin and his...

Join us for a fun-filled Christmas Special episode, the last one until the New Year! We chat about our childhood Christmas traditions, what we do now with our own families, and share some brilliant budget-friendly gift ideas from small businesses. Plus, we dive into our upcoming charity event in January to raise money for Scotty's Little Soldiers, and showcase our new While You Were Away kids' activity journal—perfect for Christmas gifts with a cause! £1 of every order goes to Scotty's. Of course, we've got our fan-favourite Ick of the Week and Reddit of the Week—including a jaw-dropping £1000 spent on sex toys (yikes!). In the debrief, we revisit our interview with Andy McNab, Kirsha's hair makeover, the chaos of the Christmas mess do, and the hilarious moment when Soph was left a little saggy after her bra got swiped, but Kirsha has something to own up to... Soph also presents her insights on ADHD in women at work... but, of course, not without a little stumble, in front of 40 of her colleagues. Guaranteed laughs as we look back on an incredible first year and showcasing our Spotify Wrapped 2024 where we charted at 23 in the UK, and in the top 10% of video podcasts!!

In the latest episode of Pad Wives Assemble, we had the honour of speaking with Andy McNab, former SAS soldier, bestselling author, and media mogul. Andy's incredible journey — from growing up in foster care to becoming one of the most celebrated figures in the British military — is a testament to resilience, courage, and taking risks. In our conversation, Andy reflects on the challenges of transitioning from the military to civilian life, the skills he recommends veterans should upskill in before leaving service, and his exciting new venture, the WeServed app. Andy shares gripping stories from his extraordinary life, including his transition from covert missions to working in Hollywood, Growing up in the Foster system and joining the Army at 16. We also speak to him about his books, but delve into his diagnosis as a Psychopath and how that came about. We dive into his passion for supporting veterans, the inspiration behind WeServed app, a new groundbreaking app for Veterans and how it's transforming the way veterans connect and thrive after service. Get ready for an insightful, action-packed conversation with a true hero dedicated to making a difference. www.padwivesassemble.co.uk www.we-served.com ‪@PadWivesAssemblePodcast‬ @padwivesassemble @socialsophs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of Pad Wives Assemble, we sit down with former SAS soldier and bestselling author Andy McNab, who shares his remarkable journey from growing up in foster care to joining the British Army at just 16 with a reading age of 9-11, to his transition into a successful career in media and Hollywood. Andy opens up about the challenges and triumphs of life in the SAS, how he navigated the shift from military service to civilian life, and the crucial skills he developed along the way. We also dive into his latest venture — the WeServed app — designed to support veterans in their post-service lives. Andy is joined by one of the app's founders, Bels, as they discuss how this innovative tool helps veterans with everything from GP appointments and job upskilling to accessing exclusive discounts. This episode offers invaluable insights for veterans and civilians alike, highlighting the importance of community, resilience, and the power of upskilling. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming obstacles, embracing new opportunities, and making a difference in the lives of those who have served. Check out the WeServed App here - https://we-served.com/ www.padwivesassemble.co.uk www.tiktok.com/padwivesassemble www.instagram.com/padwivesassemble www.tiktok.com.socialsophs

Andy McNab joins Mike to recall the importance of Armistice Day. Richard Tice complains Reform didn't get to appear at the Cenotaph. Mike has a row with the Climate Party leader over COP29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The head coaches of the UNC-Asheville men's and women's soccer programs visit SDH to talk about Hurricane Helene, the aftermath, and where things stand in recovery, connection, and the day-to-day of the programs

Rishi Sunak wanted one of the UK's top generals to be the next National Security Adviser, but Keir Starmer has decided to readvertise the job.So far it's always been a civilian, but would a top-ranking officer make more sense? The UK's first ever National Security Adviser, Lord Peter Ricketts, tells us what the role involves and shares his thoughts along with ex Royal Navy officer Professor Peter Roberts.Jamie Gordon from BFBS podcast Mavgeeks reflects on the legacy, and hair-raising flying, of one of the founders of the RAF Red Arrows, Squadron Leader Henry Prince.And despite a career where he's been captured and tortured, decorated for his SAS service, and sold more than 15 million copies of Bravo Two Zero, Andy McNab tells us why reading a “Janet and John” book was the moment that made him.

NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on September 8, 2021. It has been REDEPLOYED. Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War.  During his time in the military, Andy conducted counter-terrorist and anti-drug missions in Central America, South America and throughout the Middle East. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland.  He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Andy was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM). At the time he left SAS in 1993, he was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier.  In his post-military life, Andy has instructed special operations forces in survival, hostage rescue, and counterterrorism. He was also the technical advisor on the classic action film Heat.   He is the author of the Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thriller series, the co-author of the Boy Soldier series, and the author of three books about his own military experience: Bravo Two Zero, Seven Troop, and Immediate Action. Andy's novel Red Notice was recently adapted into a major motion picture. It is currently available on Netflix as SAS: Rise of the Black Swan.  To learn more about Andy, follow him on X @The_Real_McNab and Facebook @Andy McNab Official. SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm  Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com  SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226  Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear

Whipped and tortured and forced to lick his own faeces off his arm, Andy McNab endured weeks of horrific treatment while held hostage in Iraq. At its worst, he had his teeth pulled out and lined up for execution. The SAS veteran joins Gary Jubelin from the United Kingdom to share what it takes to survive when you're faced with death.   Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy McNab's life reads like a fiction novel. He was abandoned at birth, raised by the cleaner, has almost every gallantry award the military can give, is producing a musical in New York, has worked with Robert de Niro - and was diagnosed as a psychopath. In part two, the SAS veteran tells Gary Jubelin what it's like living as a functioning psychopath.   Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2012 and in Northern Afghanistan, an international crisis has erupted. A group of NGO workers have been kidnapped by local insurgents and are now hidden in a winding mountain region. After attempts to negotiate a deal with the bandits fail, and with the lives of the hostages hanging in the balance, there is only one option... the SAS and Navy SEALs are sent in to find and free them.The Rescue is the action-packed story of the special forces' attempts save the hostages from almost certain death. Drawing on classified sources and using his own personal insight into the inner-workings of these units, Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of this incredible mission.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Andy McNab about the state of the Afghan war in 2012, the complex network of individuals and organisations both remote and on the ground who make rescue operations possible, and the importance of reliable intelligence in preparing for these kinds of dangerous missions.

It's 2012 and in Northern Afghanistan, an international crisis has erupted. A group of NGO workers have been kidnapped by local insurgents and are now hidden in a winding mountain region. After attempts to negotiate a deal with the bandits fail, and with the lives of the hostages hanging in the balance, there is only one option... the SAS and Navy SEALs are sent in to find and free them. The Rescue is the action-packed story of the special forces' attempts save the hostages from almost certain death. Drawing on classified sources and using his own personal insight into the inner-workings of these units, Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of this incredible mission. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Andy McNab about the state of the Afghan war in 2012, the complex network of individuals and organisations both remote and on the ground who make rescue operations possible, and the importance of reliable intelligence in preparing for these kinds of dangerous missions.

Andy McNab - The Rescue: The True Story of the SAS Mission to Save Hostages from the Taliban...with TRE's Ger Sweeney

From the day he was found in a Harrods bag as a baby on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, author Andy McNab has carpe'd the diem out of life. As a member of the SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years on five continents. Now he's one of the world's best-selling authors. An astonishing achievement given he had the reading age of an eleven-year-old when he joined the army and read his first book by his seventeenth birthday. Ten years ago, Briony May Williams became so unwell with polycystic ovary syndrome that she needed to take time away from her job as a language teacher. A friend at the school suggested baking would be a distraction and within five years, she was a semi-finalist on the Great British Bake Off. Since then, she's gone from contestant to presenter – fronting tv shows like “Food Unwrapped” and “Escape to the Country”. Denisa Gannon defied the odds to become the first Roma lawyer in England and Wales. Born in a small village in Czechia, she was the fifth of six siblings and the only one to go to a mainstream school. Even after passing the equivalent of A-levels, because of her ethnicity, she faced prejudice and discrimination and was exploited by people to such an extent that she decided to help herself, and others in similar situations, by studying law. All that plus The Inheritance Tracks of actor and musician Johnny Flynn - and we join the artists and adventurer James Hart Dyke ...In Nature. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Jon Kay Producer: Ben Mitchell

Andy McNab's writing career began 30 years ago when 'Bravo Two Zero' hit the shelves. He was at the centre of covert operations for nine years and on five continents as a member of the SAS, and was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he left. His latest book, ‘The Rescue', is based in Afghanistan where he tells the true story of a hostage rescue mission. Andy joins Anton to discuss.

We hear why Cally traded in a six-figure TV exec salary for the comedy circuit after a serendipitous lunch with the late and great Joan Rivers, the people she looks up to in comedy, the most misunderstood thing about comedians, and that time she turned down signing South Park for MTV .. all that plus more on this week's BWB Extra where we get to know comedian, speaker and podcaster Cally Beaton a litter better.Cally's recommendations:The Good Psychopath's Guide To Success - Dr Kevin Dutton & Andy Mcnab (book)Antidote - Oliver Burkeman (book)Namaste Motherfu*kers (podcast)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

“I've got the ability to kill people and not sort of worry about it too much.”In this episode, I'm joined by the former SAS soldier, hugely successful writer, campaigner and clinically diagnosed psychopath Andy McNab. Andy's life began in crisis .. abandoned after birth on the steps of a London hospital, he was later adopted and raised in Peckham. After several run-ins with the law as a teenager, Andy's life was transformed when he was given a choice – prison or the army. He went on to become one of the most decorated soldiers of his generation.In 1991 Andy commanded an eight-man SAS squad designated Bravo Two Zero, who were dropped behind enemy lines in Iraq on a mission to destroy Saddam's lines of communications. His best-selling book about those events has sold over six million copies and has never been out of print.It told the incredible story of how, after seeing three members of his squad killed, he was captured and tortured. Andy was only released after enduring an horrific mock execution.Months after experiences that would break even the toughest of individuals, Andy was back to work in covert operations. How he coped, he tells me, is in large part due to his mental make-up. Years after leaving the army Andy was clinically diagnosed with psychopathy. “But I'm a good type of psychopath,” he says whilst admitting that his lack of empathy means that he is capable of killing for money, if his circumstances demanded it.Thankfully with a further 52 books now under his belt, that is unlikely to happen. Andy's latest book, Shadow State, the first in a new series focused on the murky world of cybercrime, is out now.Essentially a psychopath's guide to resilience, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Andy's face has been obscured in the video recording of this episode. He explains exactly why at the start of our conversation.Full episdoe transcript available at: https://www.crisiswhatcrisis.com/podcasts/andy-mcnab-on-being-tortured-facing-an-execution-squad-and-the-upside-of-being-a-psychopath/Topics covered:– Abandonment– Psychopathy– SAS selection– Withstanding torture– Bereavement– Stoicism and the power of perspective– Money and moralityAndy's Crisis Cures:1. Don't start flapping. Just accept what's going on. There is a crisis. It's here. It's happening.2. Take action. Once you've accepted the truth, you've got to get on. You've got to rectify it slowly to get out of the crisis. Take responsibility for it.3. Accept that the world isn't that perfect. You may not come out of that crisis completely clean. You've just got to get on with it and try and get some resolution. Because the next one is coming down the road, and you don't want them to all compound on top of each other.Links:Shadow State – https://amzn.to/3XzhcxeDown to the Wire – https://amzn.to/3I9ixVCBravo Two Zero – https://amzn.to/3KdihHPTwitter – @The_Real_McNab – https://twitter.com/The_Real_McNab?s=20 Stream/Buy ‘Allies' by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bmSome Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682 Host – Andy CoulsonCWC production team: Louise Difford, Ed Isaacs and Jane SankeyWith special thanks to Global

Eight soldiers from the Britain's Special Air Service flew deep into northwestern Iraq on the night of January 22nd, 1991.  Their callsign was Bravo Two Zero.  Their mission was to destroy the SCUD missiles Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was using against Israel.  A young goat herder stumbled across the patrol after it was on the ground for less than a day.  With their cover blown and no way to call for help, the eight solders attempted to fight their way more than 100 miles across the desert to Syria.  Only one made it.  This book was written by Bravo Two Zero's patrol leader and tells the story of what happened.

Season 4 episode 2: Jeff Lindsay (Dexter) Caroline Kepnes (YOU) & Andy McNab (The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success) discuss whether there's a psychopath in all of us- & why we might want there to be… VICTORIA SELMANSundayTimes bestselling author of Truly Darkly DeeplyAmazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeSWebsite for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.comTwitter: @VictoriaSelmanWe love to hear from our listeners! Find me on Twitter @VictoriaSelman and join in the chat using #OnTheSofaWithVictoria Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimeProduced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023&CWA Daggers 2023

Episode Notes S3E43 Join us as we dive into the mind of British Actor Sam Benjamin. He'll take us his journey from tending bars in England to the bright lights of Hollywood.. Sam Benjamin is a British actor and screenwriter best known for his appearance in the television series The Few., Peaky Blinders & Doctor Who. You can now watch the full video at https://www.stilltoking.com/season-3 Now you can send stars to the stars fb.com/stars This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.com ————————————————— Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awhL5FyW_j4 Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaUai58ua6o Buy awesome Merchandise! https://www.stilltoking.com/ https://teespring.com/stores/still-toking-with ————————————— Follow our guest https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3967981/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Benjamin https://twitter.com/sambenjaminnow https://www.instagram.com/sambenjaminnow/?hl=en ————————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 https://thedorkeningpodcastnetwork.com/ ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network https://TheDorkening.com Facebook.com/TheDorkening Youtube.com/TheDorkening Twitter.com/TheDorkening Dead Dork Radio https://live365.com/station/Dead-Dork-Radio-a68071 Check out Green Matters: https://www.facebook.com/GreenMattersMiddleboro/ More about our guest Prior to finding work as an actor, Benjamin worked as a bartender in Birkenhead, England.[1] While taking a summer training class, he was taught Shakespeare by Patrick Stewart and went on to land a spot at Drama Studio London. He made his first appearance in an episode of the documentary Andy McNab's Tour of Duty before appearing in small roles on British television series, including Little Crackers and Old Jack's Boat. In 2016, he co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in the web series The Few, which is about working class Londoners who gained superpowers, with Sam Bradford, and made an appearance on Peaky Blinders. He also appeared in episodes of Doctor Who and The War of the Worlds. Although Benjamin only had a small role in the film Justice League (and by extension Zack Snyder's Justice League), fans speculated that Benjamin's character would make an appearance in future films in the series as Hal Jordan//Green Lantern, which Benjamin denied when Snyder's version of the film was released. In 2020, Benjamin played the role of "Shapiro" in I Am Vengeance: Retaliation, and Variety noted that "it's a pity the movie didn't make more of the chemistry generated between [Phoebe] Robinson-Galvin and Benjamin."

Ho, ho and, indeed, ho, dear listeners! Welcome to the last One Life Left of the year. Snow and freezing temperatures are no match for us! This week we find out that the latest in the neverending Microsoft/Activision saga sees MS making Xbox smaller, who the Game Award's biggest winners were, a new game related Lego Minifig is spotted in the wild plus a World Cup 2022 update: it will definitely be one of the remaining teams who win. We also have a GOTY breakdown and Alice Curran: Game Designer At Large gives us her top 10 games of the 2022! Our Super Special Guest this week is Stuart Maine from Well Played Games who talks about his 26 years in games dev, working with Andy McNab, his book on first person shooters (link below!) and what colour his next games will be. Meanwhile, in our Exclusive Podcast Intro, we talk about what we're doing over the Xmas holidays and try to name what's on Stuart's shelves! Phil the Undercaretaker has definitely not overdubbed himself on this bit due to the audio file going wonky. Honest. We were having so much fun on the show that we totally forgot to mention our OLL/Maraoke Xmas Party! It's on Saturday 17th December at Loading Peckham and we would LOVE to see you there. Get your tickets and further details from this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maraoke-christmas-party-2022-tickets-478331210527 What was your game of 2022? What are you looking forward to in 2023?? Or do you feel the urge to draw us a picture of what you think Ste's huge headphones look like? Then fire your correspondence to us at team@onelifeleft.com or hop onto our Discord server and drop a letter there. Link below! Cheerio, Merry Xmas and we hope you have a Happy New Year! Team OLL x Links: The OLL Everything Link!: http://hello.onelifeleft.com/ The Maraoke Everything Link!: http://hello.marao.ke/ The Jingle Jam Link!: https://www.jinglejam.co.uk/ The Raigan Burns' "Games That I Will Probably Never Shut Up About" List Link!: https://www.polylists.com/raiganburns/games-that-i-will-probably-never-shut-up-about The Stuart Maine Twitter Link!: https://twitter.com/maine_stuart The Stuart Maine's Book Link!: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/video-game-history/products/i-m-too-young-to-die-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-1992-2002 Reviews: Swordship Pigments Metal: Hellsinger Stray Dwarf Fortress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selamlar! Alperen ben, Gece Kahvesi'nin bu bölümünde Andy McNab'i de referans göstererek hayata bi' oyunmuş gibi bakmaktan bahsediyordum ki konu bir anda mükemmeliyetçiliğin aslında bizi ilerlemekten alıkoyan bir bahane olmasına ilerledi ve sonda konuya bağlayarak kapatmayı başardım.

This week's guest is Andy McNab Andy McNab is perhaps the most recognisable name of any special forces operator in the world. Andy served in the Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland where he was awarded the Military medal for gallantry, he entered the Special Air Services in 1984 and worked on both covert and overt operations including and drug operations in the Middle East and Far East, South and Central America and Northern Ireland Andy is best know for commanding an 8 man SAS patrol designated Bravo Two Zero in Iraq, which he wrote about in the book bearing the same name. The book tells of a mission that was compromised leading to three of the eight dying and four (including Andy being captured, held and tortured for 6 weeks). I wanted to talk to Andy about his choices to join the military, what selection is like for special forces applicants and what qualities are selected for. And Andy as you'd expect tells it like it is. There is a clarity of understanding about what is required, how you undertake highly specialised manoeuvres and how you achieve high-performance under the intensity of combat. But this isn't all just aggression and attack (although there is a bit of that). Listen carefully and you'll hear a profound lessons in how you select people, how you train people to perform and how you deliver when it matters. We also discuss the finding that Andy is a diagnosed psychopath, or more specifically a functioning psychopath, how he found out, what that meant for his military performance as well as how understanding that has helped him engage more effectively in day-to-day life. It was an honour to speak to Andy, not everything in special forces applies to our sporting and working lives, but here are some super interesting insights in this conversation - of which I have no doubt you could apply - it certainly, certainly offers a contrast. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Links Andy's new book DOWN TO THE WIRE   Hi, I'm Steve Ingham Sports and Performance Scientist co-founder at Supporting Champions. I have the privilege of supporting over 1000 athletes of which over 200 have gone on to win World or Olympic medals. For the last 25 years I've been fascinated by, researched and applied innovative ideas to help people succeed and now I want to share those performance strategies with you. I help aspiring and professional Performance Science and Support Staff improve their skills, experience and mindset for working with sports performers through a range of online courses and an exclusive community hub https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse If you're working in sports performance or business and want to get support to develop your team and systems - take a look at what I offer here - https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/speaking/ Listen to the podcast https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/category/podcast/ Links Twitter at https://twitter.com/ingham_steve https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchampions Supporting Champions on Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champs Supporting Champions on Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions/

It's the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world's memory. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, and a new threat is emerging: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah.The Hunt is a powerful retelling of a real-life Special Forces mission to catch Dadullah. Using classified sources and his unique insight into the way the SAS works, Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of what it took for the Special Forces to find their target and take him down. It's a story of hostage negotiations, undercover missions and a final, epic assault on Dadullah's compound.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Andy McNab about how fiction is the best and safest medium for true storytelling, why senior military leaders considered Mullah Dadullah an important target, and the psychology behind that thinking – and the experience of the hunt through the eyes of a professional soldier.

It's the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world's memory. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, and a new threat is emerging: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah. 'The Hunt' is a powerful retelling of a real-life Special Forces mission to catch Dadullah. Using classified sources and his unique insight into the way the SAS works, Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of what it took for the Special Forces to find their target and take him down. It's a story of hostage negotiations, undercover missions and a final, epic assault on Dadullah's compound. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Andy McNab about how fiction is the best - and safest medium for true storytelling, why senior military leaders considered Mullah Dadullah an important target, and the psychology behind that thinking – and the experience of the hunt through the eyes of a professional soldier.

Note: This episode originally aired in September 2021. Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War.   Over his time in the military, Andy conducted counter-terrorist and anti-drug missions in Central America, South America and throughout the Middle East. He also worked undercover in Northern Ireland. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Andy was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM). At the time he left SAS in 1993, he was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier. In his post-military life, Andy has instructed special operations forces in survival, hostage rescue, and counterterrorism. He was also the technical advisor on the classic action film Heat.  He is the author of the Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thriller series, the co-author of the Boy Soldier series, and the author of three books about his own military experience: Bravo Two Zero, Seven Troop, and Immediate Action. Andy's novel Red Notice was recently adapted into a major motion picture. It is currently available on Netflix as SAS: Rise of the Black Swan. You can follow him on Twitter @the_real_mcnab Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle Coffee Company. Check out the latest here.  Featured Gear:  Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. True Velocity Ammunition 

Former SAS soldier and bestselling author Andy McNab talks to Cheryl Akle about his military service and how it ultimately lead to writing children's fiction. His latest book, My Mum is a Spy! is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Lucia and her dad come to stay for a week, Idris hadn't prepared himself for Lucia. Lucia loves spying and is convinced that Idris' mum is a spy. But even Idris has to admit that there is something unusual about their family trip to the zoo. Were his eyes playing tricks on him when someone secretly dropped something into his Mum's bag? And who is the Countess and what's happened to all the pangolins in the zoo? Maybe it IS time for some spying after all, so together Idris and Lucia go on the hunt for answers. In this episode Gregory Dobbs is joined by young podcaster Leo Grenfell who gives Andy McNab a real grilling on all things about spies. We find out if Andy has ever been a spy, how Andy and Jess French managed to write a book together, and what Leo himself would do if he was a spy.

When Lucia and her dad come to stay for a week, Idris hadn't prepared himself. Lucia loves spying and is convinced that Idris' mum is a spy. But even Idris has to admit that there is something unusual about their family trip to the zoo. Were his eyes playing tricks on him but did someone secretly drop something into his Mum's bag? And who is the Countess and what's happened to all the pangolins in the zoo? Maybe it IS time for some spying after all, so together Idris and Lucia go on the hunt for the answers.In this episode Gregory Dobbs is joined by young podcaster Leo Grenfell who gives Andy McNab a real grilling on all things about spies. We find out if Andy has ever been a spy, how Andy and Jess French managed to write a book together, and what Leo himself would do if he was a spy.

Steve Wraith interviews #SAS Legend Andy McNab

This episode sees former SAS soldier, bestselling author, and diagnosed “good” psychopath Andy McNab join @TheRealDrKev and Bruce as they dissect the unique mindset of Special Forces operatives, discuss what it takes to work undercover in highly volatile and suicidally dangerous war zones...and how being a psychopath can definitely help! Kev and Bruce also delve deeper into Andy's psychopathic tendencies and hear how a trip to the pub one afternoon almost resulted in “a level of physical violence you never knew existed”; how Andy once met himself chatting up a couple of girls at a literary festival (and was delighted to observe himself doing rather well!); and how, in recent years, his ability to empathise with others has received a boost from a rather unusual source...emojis! This and much, much more on Episode 6 of #PsychoSchizoEspresso.You can listen to and watch longer episodes of Psycho Schizo Espresso AD FREE if you become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/psychoschizoespressoTo access the YouTube version of this episode ofPsycho Schizo Espresso, please visit https://youtu.be/wA_guPNYGKkPlease make sure you like, subscribe, rate, review and comment wherever you get your Podcasts from. To get in touch, please email PSE@PodProd.co.uk and follow the hashtag #PsychoSchizoEspresso and @TheRealDrKevPsycho Schizo Espresso is a Pod Prod Production. For more information, please go to www.podprod.co.ukAndy McNab photograph is copyright Alamy.

This month's meeting of the Book and Rifle Club covers Andy McNab's novel Remote Control, and loads of listener feedback. Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 312 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded August 30, 2021. Pierre Gavin Andrew We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on Stitcher at and iTunes http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=77508&refid=stpr and iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist,  buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $19.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking Andrew - Flying Moneys Tiny Little Blizzards Northern Hemisphere IPA Pierre - forty creek and pepsi Gavin - Signal Hill & Diet Pepsi Patriot Challenge We're asking patriots to do 5 things everyday; Exercise for at least 45 minutes Practice a skill for at least 10 minutes Read a book for at least 15 minutes Drink at least 2 liters of water Complete 1 task that will improve your life Grab the template from our website and post it in your social media Section 74 Challenges GoFundMe link… https://www.gofundme.com/f/s74-appeals?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet   To get involved email s74process@gmail.c Book Club    August Remote Control Andy McNab September The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man John Perkins Listener Feedback New Patreon Matt   From JasonSubject: outlawAwesome Show on Barbarians love the jokes on Rod and I learned a different meaning of outlaw.  Outlaw as I understand it in Viking and Cree culture was the worst punishment to be sentenced.  it meant that you no longer had protection under the law (Former) and you were cast from the Tribe (Latter). Either way you no longer had protection under the group, maybe we should introduce this punishment for heinous crimes and are allegedly elected PM.   Jason   From: Kip Subject: Podcasts   Guys listen to your show weekly. Some great information that isn't in the bought and paid for MSM. I send your shows to friends to get them information (and hooked). Both my wife and I are working in the Frontline on the Covid. She is a critical care nurse did two rotations in the ICU in Ottawa with Covid patient, I am a firefighter in Ottawa( and yes it's true if you want to find a firefighter just wait they will tell you). Thought I would get that in before you did. I am a shooter and hunter (outdoors guys) and I do see the disconnect between the shooter and hunters with the Libs it's a perfect plan first isolate them then destroy them . I have been involved in many conversations with hunters saying it ok ban those they aren't for hunting but not realizing that owning a deer rifle or shotgun doesn't make you proficient or safe . Also once the shooters are gone the hunters will fold because most of them don't belong to NFA, CCFR etc so who then will fight ??? Thanks again for the shows.   Kip   From Jeff Subject: Becoming a Barbarian Love the show guys, I love to hear Other Perspectives, Other Ideas ect... In The words of Rodney King, “Can't we all get along” No, I don't want to get along with some people. That's just a fact of life. In America as I'm sure in Canada the media runs the ship, supply's the ship and will even Sink the ship of it needs  too. Great Quotes in this book. I'll have to buy it.  This is one of the top 3 podcasts I listen too. Keep up the Mental masterbashion! One suggestion , Get Pierre a new mike, hard to understand him sometimes. Jeff, in New Mexico   From Jeff Subject: Jeff Again I just started listening to this podcast per Ian on CPP.  A handful of hard men was my starting point. Bad ass dudes! Later!   From: Brandon Subject Rod Giltaca Hello there, this show is in the top two for my favorite podcasts, one question; what's the gag with gilatca?   From: Jason Subject: Help Support Man's Best Friend Good Day    I was wondering when the shirts will be showing up so I can show I'm not a communist.  Anyway I do. Not know if you want to announce it but Magpul is doing a t shirt drive to support veteran service dogs. I do not know if you would be interested in posting this on your next podcast.     Jason    We're proud to support our friends at Second Chance K9. It's a non-profit rescue organization that pairs former military working dogs and other rescue animals with special operations veterans with PTSD. The goal is to place dogs that thrive on having a job with veterans who can benefit from their companionship. 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Thanks for making a place in the god awful world where like-minded people can come together and make fun of it!  God bless you Turkey's Outro We're on discord now https://discord.gg/rwA4yeeaC8 Pierre - Off The Wall Customizing on facebook and instagram and email offthewallcustomizing@gmail.com Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think. Apologies to Rod Giltaca Remember “You are the True North Strong and Free”

Today's guest on Danger Close is Andy McNab. Andy is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War.   Over his time in the military, he conducted counter-terrorist and anti-drug missions in Central and South America and throughout the Middle East and worked undercover in Northern Ireland. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Andy was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM). At the time he left SAS in 1993, he was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier. In his post-military life, he has instructed special operations forces in survival, hostage rescue and counter terrorism. He was also the technical advisor on the classic action film Heat.  He is the author of the Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thriller series, the co-author of the Boy Soldier series, and the author of three books about his own military experience: Bravo Two Zero, Seven Troop, and Immediate Action. Andy's novel Red Notice, was recently adapted into a major motion picture, and is currently available on Netflix as SAS: Rise of the Black Swan. You can follow him on Twiter @the_real_mcnab. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear:  True Velocity Ammunition 

Dutton y McNab subrayan que los rasgos más característicos de los psicópatas son su capacidad para distanciarse de los problemas y mantener la cabeza fría, planificar con paciencia y ser perfeccionistas sin estresarse. Añaden que tampoco temen a nada ni a nadie y se enfrentan por igual a todo el mundo, independientemente de quienes sean. Otra de las particularidades que subrayan es que tienen falta absoluta de empatía, lo que hacer ver a sus compañeros de trabajo que tienen que dejar sus problemas en casa porque la organización está diseñada, única y exclusivamente, para trabajar. Por último, son capaces de seguir adelante con sus vidas, sin tener que acudir al psicólogo víctima de una depresión. Suman todo esto y concluyen que por estas razones los piscópatas tienen éxito en el terreno profesional.

Grab your tobbogans and your gas masks folks because we're boarding a train to a whole new world of trains and infrastructure. The good news, we've found the intersection of our brand containing both Trains and Sam Heughan, the bad news, it's Action Hallmark. It's always Christmas, the good guy always wins, and there's always bombs on trains. We are heart broken to be winding down Our Month on the Rails, but we are so grateful you joined us all for the ride.

Andy McNab is a former SAS soldier and best-selling author of “Bravo Two Zero” (1993), the account of his capture and torture in Iraq in the first Gulf War. By the time he left the SAS in 1993, he was the British Army’s most highly decorated serving soldier. He shares his experience in the selection process for the Special Art Service, regarded as one of the toughest in the world.Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.[Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here][Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and HANAH.]Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with deep-sea diver Andy Casagrande, survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Charles’ Instagram | Charles’ TwitterGreat Adventures Instagram | Great Adventures TwitterAndy's TwitterRELEVANT LINKS:Andy McNab's Penguin Books WebsiteAndy McNab's Page On AmazonClosing song: "Look Alive" by Guster.*Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*

How you doing people!? This week we are back again with another film for review, the adaptation of the Andy McNab novel Red Notice - AKA; Die Hard on a Train. Have you seen it? Let us know! https://www.facebook.com/RadioactiveScreen/ https://www.instagram.com/radioactivescreen/ https://www.facebook.com/YoungScepticYork

Merc Month continues with SAS: Red Notice as brand new film about mercenaries who highjack the 'Eurostream' train. Based on a book by SAS veteran Andy McNab it stars Sam Heughan, Ruby Rose and Andy Serkis. We watched it so you don't have to, be warned there is some exasperated swearing. This was a bit of an unplanned added bonus for Merc Month. Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm

Maybe one of our biggest and most jam packed shows EVER!  First we have our SPOILER FREE reviews of both Zack Snyder's Justice League AND The Falcon And The Winter Soldier!  We'll tell you why it will be a big weekend of streaming for you on both HBO Max and Disney+, and you'll get our opinion on both. That leads into another TRIPLE interview week!  We'll start off talking Resident Alien with Sara Tomko (Asta) and Chris Sheridan (EP/Showrunner).  After that critical 8th episode, they'll talk about what is coming up for the rest of this season as we lead into the upcoming finale.  Plus, find out who they say is the key to saving the world.  WATCH RESIDENT ALIEN EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON SYFY! We're not done talking about SAS: Red Notice either.  We'll talk to the man who literally wrote the book on it, Andy McNab.  He's a former SAS agent himself, and best selling author of amazing stories like Red Notice.  He talks about bringing authenticity to the set and the future of Tom Buckingham on screen.  WATCH SAS: RED NOTICE NOW IN THEATERS AND VIDEO ON DEMAND! Finally, we get to talk comics and more with writer Rodney Barnes.  We look back on the last couple of volumes of his masterpiece, Killadelphia from Image Comics.  He'll also tell us who he hopes to cast in the upcoming TV adaptation of the story, and it's a big one!  Plus we'll talk about his work with Marvel both on the page and on screen.  KILLADELPHIA VOL. 1 AND 2 ARE AVAILABLE NOW!  ISSUE 13 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MAY 26TH. We're not done, because we still have to talk about nerd news items like a possible Hourman movie, some Naomi casting news and a new Captain American comic that left some fans feeling triggered.  It's our longest show in a long time, but this seems to be the week for that. Get even more nerdy goodness at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was so excited about this action packed episode, I forgot to introduce the team! So, Mike Rich and Steve tackle a whole bunch of International action movies this week. We start with PHARAOH'S WAR - Mike Tyson and  Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Kickboxer Retaliation, Game of Thrones) feature prominently on the DVD cover but do they feature much in the film iteslf? Take a listen to find out! Next up is RUSSIAN RAID, heavily influenced by Gareth Evans' film (hence the name) but does it stand up on its own merits?  Off to France next, for SENTINELLE, starring Olga Kurylenko as a damages soldier seeking vengeance for a brutal attack on her sister. There a lot of negativity online about this film, but take a listen to see if we are in agreement! (Available on Netflix). We then catch the, ahem, Eurostream train from London to Paris, which is promptly hijacked by Ruby Rose in SAS: RED NOTICE based on a novel by Andy McNab. This one promised a lot, but does it live up to expectations? Our Short Shot is SOF Vs Sci Fi, in which a team of Spec Ops are pitted against zombies and a well-known alien hunter! Finally, in our DTV Throwback we review Jean-Claude Van Damme's LEGIONNAIRE - soon to be re-released on Blu Ray and available on Prime.   Don't forget to check out our Twitter and Facebook Pages!

Andrew Pierce talks to the Mail's Robert Hardman as Prince Philip returns to a family shaken by the aftershocks of Harry and Meghan's tell-all interview, and speaks to GP Dr Renee Honderkamp about why patients have nothing to fear from the AstraZeneca jab, as vaccine tensions with the EU ramp up. Plus, Bravo Two Zero author Andy McNab on his horrific Iraq ordeal 30 years ago this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruby Rose, Sam Heughan and Tom Hopper star in Andy McNab's new action thriller, SAS: Red Notice. We LOVED our brief chat with Ruby about the film and her career choices during the pandemic- she's incredibly down to earth and easy to vibe with. SAS: Red Notice is out March 16th on all VOD platforms!

Andy McNab is a highly decorated former SAS soldier turned novelist. His books have sold over 10 million copies.He has a new film based on his book Red Notice which is now showing on Sky. about a terrorst plot to blow up the Channel Tunnel. It has a cracking cast including Sam Heughan, Ruby Rose, Andy Serkis and Tom Wilkinson.I got to talk to him about the film, working on Heat with Robert DeNiro, dead cats!! and being a "Good Psychopath" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

100 Folgen Makler und Vermittlerpodcast! In dieser Folge gibt es keine Selbst-Beweihräucherung sondern Torsten & Nico berichten über die anstehende Workation und wer aus der Branche alles dort teilnimmt und geben Buchempfehlungen aus den Reihen der Teilnehmer.   Mehr zu unserer Workation auf:https://www.vertriebsansatz.de/workation   Die vollständige Liste aller Buchempfehlungen unserer Workation-Teilnehmer findest Du nachstehend:   1) Das Cafe am Rande der Welt“ von John Strelecky 2) „The big five for live“ von John Strelecky 3) „Who moved my cheese“ von Dr. Spencer Johnson 4) „Wie man Freunde gewinnt“ von Dale Carnegie 5) „Sorge Dich nicht – Lebe“ von Dale Carnegie 6) „Kopf schlägt Kapital“ von Günter Faltin 7) „Die 4-Stunden-Woche“ von Tim Ferris 8) "Wie wirklich ist die Wirklichkeit?" von Paul Watzlawick 9) "Respekt", "Klarheit" und "Relevanz". Drei Bücher von René Borbonus 10) Abenteuer Groundhopping von Jörg Heinisch 11) „Silicon Germany“ von Christoph Keese 12) „Disrupt yourself“ von Christoph Keese 13) „Achtsam morden“ von Karsten Dusse 14) „Zero to One“ von Peter Thiel 15) „Der gute Psychopath in Dir“ von Andy McNab und Kevin Dutton 16) Käpt’n Blaubärs Seemannsgarn von Bernd Flessner 17) Rich Dad – Poor Dad von Robert Kiosaki 18) Energie-Resonanz-Positionierung von Peter Sawtschenko 19) Wissen macht Umsatz von Andreas Baulig 20) Factfullness von Hanss Rosling 21) Life Code von Dr. Hans-Georg Häusel 22) Die 1% Methode von James Clear   Mehr über den Makler- und Vermittlerpodcast findest Du hier: www.vertriebsansatz.de www.facebook.com/maklerundvermittlerpodcast FB Gruppe: www.facebook.com/groups/MaklerundVermittlerPodcast www.instagram.com/maklerundvermittlerpodcast Mehr über Nico findest Du hier: www.wbv-vogt.de www.facebook.com/WBVFinanzwelt www.facebook.com/WBVVogt www.instagram.com/wbvgruppe Mehr über Torsten findest Du hier: www.torsten-jasper.de www.facebook.com/JasperTorsten  

Host Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week's guests:Barry Maddocks, assistant coach with the Dragons in the Pro 14, AB Zondagh, assistant coach with Toulouse in the French Top 14, Warren Abrahams, head coach with the WRU for Wales Women.The team pick out the key takeaways from each piece of great content and say how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.This week's content:Coaches Guide to Teaching – Doug Lemov Continuous Development During Chaos – Fergus ConnellySUGGESTED CONTENT/WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSEDGame Changer – Fergus Connelly Improving the Quality of Practise for Better Learning – The Learner Lab The Good Psychopaths Guide to Success – Kevin Dutton and Andy McNab

A psychopath is not necessarily a serial killer, your friendly neighbourhood neurosurgeon could possibly be a psychopath and believe it or not that is probably the best person for the job. There is so much to be learned from the characteristics of a psychopath that we can apply to our own lives and careers. In this podcast we delve into what those characteristics are and how to apply them. This episode covers two books that are essentially two sides of the same coin. Get new content on our mailing list here (www.usebecause.com/subscribe)

Andy McNab is one of the UK's most decorated former soldiers and has become a bestselling author of military fiction. He joins Rachel and Alice to discuss his childhood in the borstal system and juvenile detention and how creating a story about his daughter in his mind helped him survive torture in Iraq.Get The Times free for a month: thetimes.co.uk/pastimperfectMind: www.mind.org.ukHelp for Heroes: www.helpforheroes.org.ukThe Armed Forces Charity: www.ssafa.org.ukProducer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life. As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years – on five continents. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS. Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world’s best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, he is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. He has also written a number of books for children. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK, works in the film industry advising Hollywood on everything from covert procedure to training civilian actors to act like soldiers. He continues to be a spokesperson and fundraiser for both military and literacy charities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life. As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years – on five continents. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS. Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world’s best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, he is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. He has also written a number of books for children. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK, works in the film industry advising Hollywood on everything from covert procedure to training civilian actors to act like soldiers. He continues to be a spokesperson and fundraiser for both military and literacy charities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this podcast we chat about some amazing YA books on our new November Display. We also review our half-time reads. 'The 57 Bus' by Dashka Slater (1.30), 'Children of Virtue & Vengeance' by Tomi Adeyemi (3.01), 'Dark Whispers' by Vashti Hardy (3.20), 'Get me out of here' by Andy McNab & Phil Earle (3.36), Manga discussion (4.53), 'Children of Willesden Lane' by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen (6.30), 'Saving Midnight' by Suzy Zail (7),'tattoist of Aushwitz' by Heather Morris (7.28), 'Evie's War' by Hollie Web (8.12), 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' by Suzanne Collins (10.30), 'The Good Thieves' by Katherine Rundell (12.10), 'Nowhere on Earth' by Nick Lake (14.36) and 'The Silent Twins' by Marjorie Wallace (16.06) Links to the Criminal Podcast -> https://thisiscriminal.com/episodes Our Youtube: November Display Video -> https://youtu.be/tDvsUEpt-aM Chat to us on Twitter @Lounge_Learning

This episode of the Blue Earth Podcast is a conversation with Andy McNab. Andy's youth was in New Zealand, by the ocean, where he frequently surfed and sailed. In 1979, aboard a 36-foot lightweight trimaran, he and some friends departed New Zealand on a five-month sail to San Francisco. Along the way they saw miles of unattended long line buoys. Also, even then, as they sailed through the Southern Pacific Gyre, which is today also known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, there was a remarkable amount of marine debris. Andy's career is in boat building and yacht construction. He shares personal insights into how the industry's mindset and practices are changing in order to reduce its environmental impact. From biofouling to construction materials, underwater noise levels to plastic waste, and boat deconstruction and recycling, the yachting industry seems to finally be promoting a more sustainable “cradle-to-grave” mindset. For more information check out futurefrogmen.org and look for @futurefrogmen on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blueearth/support

We are joined by Andy McNab (ISTP) and Lily McNab (ESFJ) in their first ever exclusive interview as a couple. Andy is an ex-SAS hero, functioning psychopath and best-selling author. Andy and Lily met 22 years ago and they are a golden personality pair. In this episode, they talk about their polar opposite personalities, how Andy's psychopathy impacts their relationship and their Badger Cam.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Steven's here, Robin's there, and Andy is... somewhere! Yes, it's Tech Talk o'clock! On today's show, we hear from RNIB Library and Newsagent Manager James Bartlett, who chats to Rowland Myers about the RNIB's online accessible book library, Steven gives a demo of how to set up and access the service using the Dolphin EasyReader app, and Robin tells us all about the updates to Narrator, and gives a rather eye-opening horse/donkey analogy! Also on this weeks episode: Andy McNab vs Hamish Macbeth, details about the impending Windows update, chocolate in the fridge, Linux, ElBraille, NVDA vs Narrator, Apple Watch recommendations, Andy's confusion regarding the how Amazon name each new Fire HD, and who remembers Clippy? We do jest about the email inbox overflowing, but in all honesty the show would be a shell of its former self without your correspondence! So come natter with us at TechTalk@RNIB.org.uk (mailto:techtalk@RNIB.org.uk) and we'll read them out - and whisper it quietly... rumours around that the next show will be more focused towards emails, so now is a good time to write in! Until then, stay safe! 

Click here to buy: https://adbl.co/35ZPKzl A visceral, riveting, no-holds-barred military memoir told from the front line of the war against ISIS with a foreword by Andy McNab. In the summer of 2014 the world watched in horror as the black flag of ISIS swept all before it. Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq fell, ISIS proclaimed the caliphate and the horror mounted: from the mass murder, rape and enslavement of the Yazidis to the public beheading of journalists by British jihadis. For Macer Gifford it wasn't enough to ask why more wasn't being done, he knew he had to act. So, he left his job in the city, split from his girlfriend and a few weeks later found himself illegally crossing the border into Syria to join the Kurdish YPG in their fight against the savagery of ISIS. Macer Gifford became one of longest serving British International Volunteers and one of the only few to be promoted to be a Commander in the YPG. He fought alongside the Kurds (and their Syrian Allies) for three long tours of duty from the dawn of the caliphate all the way to its military defeat in the ruins of Raqqa in 2017, sniping at the final deadly wave of suicide bombers as they burst from the rubble. Along the way, he made - and lost - many friends. This is the only complete account of the war against the Caliphate by the Kurds and the remarkable and often eccentric band of international volunteers who fought alongside them.

I can’t tell you how thrilled I was when Andy McNab agreed to be a guest on the podcast. From the day Andy was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy’s Hospital in London, he has led a quite extraordinary life. From teenage delinquent, to a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years – on five continents. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS. Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world’s best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, he is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. He has also written a number of books for children. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK, works in the film industry advising Hollywood on everything from covert procedure to training civilian actors to act like soldiers. He continues to be a spokesperson and fundraiser for both military and literacy charities. In this brilliant and wide-ranging conversation, Andy and I chat through a whole host of topics, not least his Good Psychopath personality. I think you’ll get a lot from this great conversation so kick back, relax and enjoy. This is Your London Legacy. “In fact, the Infantry then would take soldier with a written age of six, of a six-year-old.” 21:00 Andy fondly remembers being drafted into the Infantry; his journey into the military is an interesting one, as he was born an orphan and grew up with a certain anger towards people seemed to have it all—an effect he thinks may be more prominent with social media showing off luxurious lifestyles, whether faked or not. But his attitude and education took a major turn after meeting a Regiment Sergeant Major who stood in front of their classroom and committed to bringing up everyone’s ability to read, write and learn up to the level of those who were looking down on them. “Ultimately, no matter what’s going on around you—the only thing you’ve got control of is yourself.” 34:40 One of Andy’s many books, “The Good Psychopath’s Path to Success” shows how some traits found in diagnosed psychopaths can actually be beneficial. Many of these traits are what has enabled Andy to survive a gruelling military career, including being undercover for two years in Northern Ireland—as well as captured and tortured in Iraq. But they are some of the same parts of his personality that has led him to writing over twenty books of fiction and nonfiction. The book looks at learned behaviours that allow people on the psychopath spectrum to be more social and driven through learned behaviours and logic. Links Penguin Books (https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/1026520/andy-mcnab.html) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AndyMcNabOfficial/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/the_real_mcnab?lang=en) Support this podcast

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This month’s episode of Love Your Library features an interview with Bravo Two Zero author Andy McNab, where he gives us the low-down on his latest book, Whatever It Takes. The story of one man’s pursuit of revenge and justice against overwhelming odds, Whatever It Takes follows James Mercer as he embarks upon a journey to right the wrongs suffered by his family – a devastating blow that left them in financial ruin. In this action-packed thriller, revenge must come at a price, and he will stop at... The post Behind The Lines | Andy McNab interview appeared first on Love your library.

Andy McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS. Since then Andy has become one of the world's bestselling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. His debut book, Bravo Two Zero, was a huge success worldwide and told the true account of a mission in the Gulf War that went awry. As well as three nonfiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, he is the author of the bestselling Nick Stone series and the Tom Buckingham thrillers and his latest is Whatever It Takes, a fast-paced revenge thriller. He has also written a number of books for children, as well as several screenplays.Andy was great fun on our chat, telling us about how it was through the British Army that he learned to read and write, how Bravo Two Zero came about, and giving us lots of useful hints and tips on writing thrilling stories. We also talk about his work in Hollywood, and chat about his future plans.Links:Buy Whatever It Takes and Andy's other books on AmazonThe Page One Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-one See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From being abandoned as a child to becoming a member of the SAS and writing the highest selling war book of all time, Andy McNab's story about overcoming adversity is truely something special. Together Paul and Andy discuss his life and career, from joining the army at the age of 16, to becoming one of the country's most well known writers. They talk about what he likes to do to relax, how he stays positive and how his experiences have shaped who he is today. The Positivity Podcast is sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

Aasmah Mir and Rev Richard Coles talk to former SAS soldier Andy McNab. He was captured in Iraq while leading the Bravo Two Zero mission in 1991. His book on his ordeal became a bestseller - his first of many. His latest book "Get Me Out Of Here" is aimed at young readers. Children's book illustrator Axel Scheffler has given visual form to Julia Donaldson's characters The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze and many more. But if you find the Gruffalo scary, be aware that Axel's original version was even more menacing. His latest books are "Kind" and "The Smeds and the Smoos" - two stories about tolerance and inclusivity. Veronica Thompson goes by the stage name Fancy Chance when she performs aerial burlesque while hanging from her hair. Her show Flights of Fancy explores ideas of beauty and her feelings of alienation at having been abandoned as a baby on the doorstep of a South Korean police station. Actor and comedian Roisin Conaty shares her Inheritance Tracks. And listener Emma Wyatt-Haines talks about overcoming serious spinal injury to compete in an Iron Man contest. Presenters: Aasmah Mir and Rev Richard Coles Producer: Paul Waters

Andy McNab and Phil Earle talk to Nikki Gamble about their funny book about life on a London estate, Get Me Out of Here!

Andy McNab's books have sold millions of copies around the world. And while his name will be recognisable to many, his true identity is known to very few. After years working in the British special forces, he uses a pseudonym and conceals his face in photos for his own safety. Andy took part in some of the most daring raids in British military history, but is best known for his writing. Surprisingly, he only learned to read aged 16. He credits reading with teaching him empathy, which, as a diagnosed psychopath, he had to learn. He spoke to Jo Fidgen about his childhood, military career, and his writing. His new children's book is called Get Me Out of Here and has been co-written by Phil Earle. Image: silhouette of a soldier Credit: Getty Images/south agency

You could say that my guest this week became famous because of failure. Andy McNab led the Bravo Two Zero SAS mission during the first Gulf War but his team was compromised soon after they were dropped into Iraq in 1991. This was the most horrific kind of failure. It resulted in the deaths of three of the squad, a cat-and-mouse chase across the desert and McNab's eventual capture. He withstood six weeks of torture and imprisonment, later turning his harrowing experiences into the bestselling book, Bravo Two Zero. He was also awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his courage behind enemy lines. In 2017, he was awarded a CBE. But this SAS hero did not have the most auspicious start in life: abandoned as a baby in a carrier bag on the steps of a London hospital, he was brought up by adoptive parents on a Peckham council estate and dropped out of school as a teenager, barely able to read or write. He fell into a life of petty crime. After an arrest for burglary at the age of 16 he decided to turn his life around, and joined the British Army. Andy joins me to talk about the failure of that Bravo Two Zero mission, about what the SAS taught him about how to fail, about how someone who struggled with literacy managed to make a career as a bestselling author, about why he's been married so many times (four, since you ask) and about how he's now found lasting happiness with his wife Jenny (partly to do with a laminated strip in his wallet...listen to find out more). Oh, and he tells me he's a certified psychopath, but not - apparently - one of the bad ones. So that's a podcast first.   Andy McNab's books are available to buy here How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, recorded by Chris Sharp and sponsored by 4th Estate Books The Sunday Times Top 5 bestselling book of the podcast, How To Fail: Everything I've Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day, is out now and is available here.     Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday Andy McNab @the_real_mcnab Chris Sharp @chrissharpaudio 4th Estate Books @4thEstateBooks                        

In the second of our One Page Punch-Up specials we asked our Patreon Chart Topper supporters to send us one page from their work-in-progress and we gave them to agent and editor Jon Wood to critique. Jon is an agent at Rogers, Coleridge and White and has worked in publishing for over 20 years. He was a commissioning editor at Hodder before moving to Orion where he ran the Orion Fiction imprint. He has worked with Harlan Coben, Kate Mosse, Anthony Horowitz, Andy McNab, Michelle Paver, Denise Mina, RJ Ellory, Joanne Harris and many more! He moved to RCW in 2018 and is building a list of commercial fiction and non-fiction projects. To support the show go to bestsellerexperiment.com/support Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

SAS thriller writer Andy McNab and spoken word artist George the Poet choose a good read

Andy McNab talks to BFBS about how he was abandoned as a baby, became a delinquent teenager, and then changed his life by joining the Army. Hal Stewart talks to Andy about command of Bravo Two Zero during the Gulf War, the challenge of passing SAS selection and he plays some of his favourite tracks.

Fascinating SAS Legend and prolific author Andy McNab tells you how to get more done, what was on his mind when he was being tortured in Iraq, destroying the enemy, the morality of murder, why feeling fear is a good thing, bumping into Andy McNab imposters, and how exactly he writes and structures so many of his books, including his new Tom Buckingham thriller, State of Emergency.

Pop the party poppers! AMT327 is here, with The Weeknd feeling his face and Andy McNab showing his face. Find out all about this episode at http://answermethispodcast.com/episode327. Send questions to answermethispodcast@googlemail.com, or the Question Line (dial 0208 123 5877 or Skype answermethis)Tweet us http://twitter.com/helenandollyBe our Facebook friend at http://facebook.com/answermethisSubscribe on iTunes http://iTunes.com/AnswerMeThisBuy old episodes and albums at http://answermethisstore.com

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Andy McNab talks about his new book, State of Emergency, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson's in the Strand.

Andy McNab is very lucky to be alive today; in fact from the beginning his life has been characterised by exceptional risk and danger. As a baby, he was found abandoned in a Harrods carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital. By the time he was a teenager, he was in trouble with the police. Joining the army at 16, he served in the SAS, and in 1991, during the First Iraq war, he led a secret mission to infiltrate behind enemy lines. It was a disaster: he was captured, and tortured savagely. Three of his fellow soldiers didn't survive. Andy McNab's account of his captivity and eventual escape, Bravo Two Zero, became a world-wide best-seller and launched him on a career as a writer. Since then there have been more than 30 thrillers, with sales totalling 32 million. So the baby who was left in a carrier bag is not just a survivor, he's hugely successful. In Private Passions Andy McNab reveals the central place of music in his life, and particularly his passion for opera. Opera, he says, is the only thing that makes him cry: he chooses Wagner, Verdi and Puccini. McNab reveals too his love of the calm reflective music of Gregorian chant, which he first heard sung by the Benedictine monks of Belmont Abbey, when he was training for the SAS in Herefordshire. He talks movingly about his imprisonment and torture, and about how the particular sounds of that time are burned into his memory: the jangle of keys, the rattle of doors. To escape those dark memories, he chooses one of the most joyful pieces of music ever written: Handel's Messiah. A Loftus production for BBC Radio 3 Produced by Elizabeth Burke.

Libby Purves meets former soldier-turned-writer Andy McNab; Cheryl Knight, who is in charge of shoes at the Royal Opera House; author Joseph Boyden and producer John Lloyd. Andy McNab is a former SAS soldier-turned-writer. He was a foundling who joined the infantry with the Royal Green Jackets, progressing to the SAS. In the Gulf War he commanded the Bravo Two Zero patrol and later wrote a book about his experiences. He has just spent the last year as the Reading Agency's literacy ambassador for the 6 Book Challenge visiting prisons and factories to encourage young people to read. Cheryl Knight is opera footwear supervisor at the Royal Opera House and in her spare time performs as Joyce Grenfell in her one-woman show, Turn Back the Clock. The show is Cheryl's tribute to the writer and performer who died in 1979 and is remembered for her witty monologues - including her popular sketch as a harassed nursery school teacher. Cheryl is currently assembling the shoe collection for two Royal Opera House productions - Parsifal and Carmen. Turn Back the Clock is at Waterloo East Theatre. Joseph Boyden is a prize-winning Canadian author whose new book, the Orenda, draws on his own background. He is a descendant of Canada's First Nations and was educated by Jesuits. The Orenda is set in the wilds of 17th century North America when Europeans were colonising the region and the First Nation tribes fought among themselves and suffered under the invaders. The Orenda is published by Oneworld. Producer and writer John Lloyd is best known for his work on comedy programmes including Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and QI. He is currently the Radio 4 presenter of the Museum of Curiosity, a spin-off from QI. His new book Afterliff - the New Dictionary of Things There Should Be Words For, written with Jon Canter, is published by Faber and Faber. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Leap Years, Teddy Boys and Andy McNab

Open Book marks the 50th anniversary of Joseph Heller's bestseller, Catch 22, as soldier turned author Andy McNab and Professor Christopher Bigsby discuss why this 1961 novel remains so popular. We look at the role of writers in residence with Horatio Clare, writer-in-residence for Maersk lines and Naomi Alderman, soon to be writer-in-residence at the Gladstone Library. And literary apps: responding to your feedback on them and looking at what the publishing industry has in store for us in the future.

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the former SAS soldier turned author Andy McNab. After being abandoned as a baby, he was adopted and was brought up in the Peckham area of South London. A life of minor crime followed until he joined the infantry with the Royal Green Jackets in 1976 progressing to the SAS. In the Gulf War, McNab commanded the Bravo Two Zero patrol, given the task of destroying underground communication links in Iraq and mobile Scud launchers. Three of the eight-man patrol were killed, one escaped and four were taken prisoner by the Iraqis and tortured over a six-week period. He's been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal and was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he left the SAS in 1993. His book Bravo Two Zero became a bestseller and this was followed by his autobiography Immediate Action. Since then, he's published seven novels about a former soldier who then works for British Intelligence.Elements of this programme may offend or upset some listeners.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Sweet Thing by David Bowie Book: Any book by Charles Dickens Luxury: A gollock

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the former SAS soldier turned author Andy McNab. After being abandoned as a baby, he was adopted and was brought up in the Peckham area of South London. A life of minor crime followed until he joined the infantry with the Royal Green Jackets in 1976 progressing to the SAS. In the Gulf War, McNab commanded the Bravo Two Zero patrol, given the task of destroying underground communication links in Iraq and mobile Scud launchers. Three of the eight-man patrol were killed, one escaped and four were taken prisoner by the Iraqis and tortured over a six-week period. He's been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal and was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he left the SAS in 1993. His book Bravo Two Zero became a bestseller and this was followed by his autobiography Immediate Action. Since then, he's published seven novels about a former soldier who then works for British Intelligence. Elements of this programme may offend or upset some listeners. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Sweet Thing by David Bowie Book: Any book by Charles Dickens Luxury: A gollock