Episode 2117: The Richie Allen Show Thursday August 14th 2025

Richie is joined by Chris Thrall. Chris is a former Royal Marines Commando who’s lived one of the most extraordinary lives you’ll hear about — from military service in Northern Ireland to working for Hong Kong’s triads, battling addiction, and coming back to become a pilot, adventurer and extreme-endurance athlete. He’s run across Britain, the Sahara, and even rowed the Atlantic, written bestselling memoirs, and interviewed everyone from SAS heroes to Robbie Williams on his “Bought the T-Shirt” podcast. His motto? You’re born a legend — make sure you realise it. Next year, Chris will take on the ultimate challenge. he's going to climb Everest. He's doing it to raise awareness of the plight of homeless veterans, many of whom have mental health issues and slip through the cracks of the system.

Support Chris here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/challengeeverest

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