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War, Trauma & Writing OUTRIDER: Mark Wales on Turning Combat into Fiction | The Outrider Podcast

What happens when a former SAS soldier takes everything he’s seen in war — and turns it into a novel? In this explosive episode of The Outrider Podcast, Mark Wales — former special forces commander, Australian Survivor winner, and author of the dystopian thriller OUTRIDER — sits down with fellow Survivor star and podcast host Nick Iadanza for a deep dive into how war, trauma, and fatherhood shaped his debut book. Mark opens up about life on the battlefield, the toll of PTSD, and how storytelling became a powerful tool for processing trauma. He reveals how his combat missions, years in the SAS, and work with McKinsey & Company all inspired OUTRIDER — a novel that blends lived experience with dystopian fiction. 🔎 In this episode: • How war inspired the story of OUTRIDER • Mark’s personal battle with PTSD • The writing process after leaving special operations • What Survivor taught Mark about storytelling and resilience • Publishing with Pan Macmillan and building a new life after war Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Writing process 10:00 Combat and writing 19:57 Inspiration from War Trauma 21:00 Characters 32:20 Excitement and fear in war 47:50 Survivor book: Comparison to Afghanistan 49:00 FURIOSA inspiration 53:30 Australian Survivor TV Series 55:55 Quick Questions 📕 Grab a copy of OUTRIDER: ttps://amzn.to/4h4WBLE 🌐 More from Mark: https://www.markwales.com.au 🎙️ Hosted by: Nick Iadanza — educator, speaker, and two-time Australian Survivor castaway. 🔗 Explore More from Mark Wales: • Mark’s Website: https://markwales.com.au • Mark’s Memoir: “Survivor: Life in the SAS” - https://amzn.to/42vK6nP • Mark speaking & event queries: https://www.markwales.com.au/whodares...