{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/66f274556f9d68541b1201c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jamie Pennell's INSANE War Stories - Taliban Kabul Attack in 2011 & Working with Willie Apiata ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1727303735738-d9b63198-f014-4585-9ddb-457c10a84a99.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Jamie Pennell is a former NZ army and SAS member who has been awarded the countries second highest military honor..</p><p>He now has a book out about his unimaginable life experiences called “Serviceman J”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we talk about his early years and his initial decision to join the army.&nbsp;</p><p>What’s involved with becoming a member of the SAS.</p><p>His deployments to Afghanistan and encounters with Taliban suicide bombers.</p><p>Fighting alongside Wilie Apiata,</p><p>Being awarded the NZ Gallantry star.</p><p>How he found himself again after leaving the military and adjusted back to civilian life and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>I found this conversation super inspiring-Jamie Pennell and seen and done some terrifying things and has had to do a lot of self-work to make sure his transition back to a regular civilian has been a success.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is an edge-of-your-seat and deeply human look into the life of a dedicated serviceman.&nbsp;Jamie was so generous with his time and experiences, which involve revisiting some pretty grim situations, so I hope you guys like it.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Betcha</p><p>Download the Betcha app and&nbsp;check out Betcha’s Bet Social, where you chat and bet together with your mates!&nbsp;</p><p>Set limits, know your odds, and always play within your means.&nbsp;R18. Bet Responsibly.</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://betcha.co.nz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">betcha.co.nz</a></p><p>Apple:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/betcha/id6502430450\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/betcha/id6502430450</a></p><p>Google:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.betcha\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.betcha</a></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}