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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#101 Pat Smith ex Royal Anglian grit meets stand up comedy. Honest, Bold & Hilarious.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchIn this episode of the Old Paratrooper podcast, host Chris Binch engages in a lighthearted conversation with former Royal Anglian soldier and comedian Pat Smith. They explore Pat's journey from a childhood in Essex to military life, the challenges of training, and the transition to civilian life. Pat shares his experiences in the military, including overseas exercises and training foreign forces, and discusses his passion for...
2026-02-2249 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#100 Bob Shepherd former SAS, is back for a 2nd time to chat about all things Jungle & SurvivalServed in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchIn this episode of the Old Paratrooper podcast, Chris Binch welcomes back Bob Shepherd, a former SAS soldier, to discuss his extensive experiences in jungle warfare. Bob shares insights from his military career, including his passion for the jungle, the challenges of navigating this harsh environment, and the importance of personal administration. He reflects on...
2026-02-151h 18The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#002 Your Questions answered: Facing Fear: Firefighting vs Parachuting.In this conversation, Chris Binch shares his experiences as a firefighter and a member of the parachute regiment, discussing the challenges, fears, and misconceptions associated with both professions. He reflects on close calls, the psychological aspects of fear and adrenaline, and the importance of mental health. Binchy emphasizes the camaraderie and leadership within these fields, while also addressing the addictive nature of risk and the life lessons learned from his career. He encourages open discussions about mental health and the significance of reaching out for help when needed.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your...
2026-02-1052 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#99: David Smith served in Afghanistan & was awarded a MID for saving a comrade's life under fire.David Smith, better known as The Mindset Soldier, is a prominent British mindset coach and former soldier recognized for his work in mental resilience and high-performance. Ex Military? Left after 1987? Struggling with your hearing? Click below👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchKey Background & ExperienceMilitary Service: A former British Army veteran, David served in Afghanistan and was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for saving a comrade's life under sniper fire.Personal Adversity: His coaching is rooted in overcoming extreme personal challenges, including a childhood in the care system, homelessness, loss of family members, and a subsequent battle with PTSD and suicidal ideation.Coaching Phi...
2026-02-081h 03The Old Paratrooper PodcastTen minute teaser for a future episode with ex SAS soldier Bob shepherd.Ex Military? Left after 1987? Struggling with your hearing? Click below👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchBob Shepherd as an adviser to a media team, Khost Province, Afghanistan. 2007Bob Shepherd is a British Special Forces veteran, and co-author of three books with journalist Patricia Sabga. Their first collaboration, The Circuit, was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. They’ve also written two critically acclaimed novels; The Infidel and The Good Jihadist. During his nearly twenty years of service with 22 SAS Regiment, and the three years previous to that Bob participated in the Dhofar War 1972-76, the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980, The Falklands Wa...
2026-02-0609 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#98 Dave Coleman former Royal Marine commando shares hard-earned lessons on mindset & resilience.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchDave "DC" Coleman is a former Royal Marines Commando and the founder of Civvy 2 Commando (C2C), a training and coaching platform. His work focuses on preparing civilians for the physical and mental rigours of elite military selection while sharing his personal journey of overcoming a severe stammer, PTSD, and depression. #veteran #britisharmy #royalmarinecommando #veteran #viral #podcast #military #fyp #motivation #interview #shorts www...
2026-02-031h 29The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#97 Bobby Henline 82nd Airborne, 4 x Iraq tours, IED Survivor, comedian ,writer, author & actor.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchHenline enlisted in the United States Army in 1989 at 17 years of age. After completing basic training, he served in the Gulf War and was Honorably Discharged from service in 1992. Following the September 11 attacks of 2001, Henline re-enlisted into the Army and served 3 additional tours during the Iraq War. On his 4th tour he was part of the 82nd Airborne Division and during a con...
2026-01-2555 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#96 Brian Wood MC: His career, Battle of Danny boy, war crimes accusations & Project Fire and Ice.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchBrian Wood MC is a highly decorated former British Army soldier, renowned for his extraordinary bravery and leadership during his military service.Awarded the Military Cross for his exemplary courage in the face of enemy fire during the Battle of Danny Boy in Iraq, Brian's actions have become emblematic of heroism and dedication. Following his distinguished military career, Brian has authored the acclaimed book "Double Cro...
2026-01-251h 14The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#95 Dale Fenton ex Para: His career, his harrowing parachute accident and taking a chance with BKBServed in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchDale "Paratrooper" Fenton's fighting career started the way most good stories do – completely by accident.He was doom scrolling through Facebook on an all-inclusive holiday in Turkey when he saw a post from Spartan Ring Warz. They needed a last-minute fighter for their Cumbria Carnage event at Box Arena in Carlisle. Weight requirement: 88kg.Dale wandered down to the hotel lobby and jumped on the scale...
2026-01-2537 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#94 Lindsay Bruce former SAS joins me for a 2nd time on wet walk up Pen Y Fan, before a quick pintServed in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchLindsay Bruce is a former UK Special Forces (22 SAS) soldier turned performance, fitness & mindset coach and is the founder of the Modern Warrior Project — a personal development coaching programme aimed primarily at helping men (often over 30 or 40) transform their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally.Lindsay Bruce served as a Special Forces operator with the British Army’s 22 SAS, one of the most elite military units in the...
2026-01-2550 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#92 Legendary comedian, presenter & Armed forces supporter Jim Davidson joins TOPP for a chat.The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or management.James Cameron Davidson OBE is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer and TV presenter. He hosted the television shows Big Break and The Generation Game. In 2014 he was the winner of the 13th series of Celebrity Big Brother.Ex Military and struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below to see if you're eligible for a claimhttps://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchTo check Jim's ustream channel click the link below 👇🏻 https://ustreme.com/videos/jd_the_to...
2026-01-251h 01The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#91 Henry "Harry" Gow: 2 Para, 14 INT, South African Special forces ,SAS, RUC, author & Barrister.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchHarry Gow served seven tours with the Parachute Regiment, before qualifying for the secretive and extremely selective 14 Intelligence Company. He then travelled to South Africa and passed the gruelling selection for South African special forces.He then completed six years with the SAS, including two within anti-terrorism teams, before joining the Royal Ulster Constabulary - where he received two commendations for bravery during a six-year ser...
2025-12-1946 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#001 The questions, the comments and the haters: Your questions, answered.I get a lot of questions and alot of comments, sometimes i miss them or don't reply, so i thought i would do a monthly catch up where i answer some of them.This isn't advice, there is no right or wrong just my view.Please feel free to comment.Served in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch#britisharmy #parachuteregiment #podcast #viral #mentalhealthawareness #veteran #military #interview #questions #firefighter #mentalwellness
2025-12-1956 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#90 Lee Fox Ex Para Reg Sgt Major discusses the ups & downs of his career & becoming a beefeater.⚠️WARNING⚠️SOME OF THE TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST MAYBE BE UNCOMFORTABLE AND COULD TRIGGER SOME VIEWERSServed in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchLee Fox, a former Pegasus Company Sergeant Major, has become the first member of the Parachute Regiment to take up the role of Yeoman Warder, or ‘Beefeater’, at the Tower of London. Yeoman Warder Lee Fox is the latest recruit to this historic role which dates back to 1485, and will join 34 other Y...
2025-12-091h 40The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#89 Maxi Hughes: A current super featherweight and Lightweight pro boxer and all round nice bloke.Daniel "Maxi" Hughes (born 4 March 1990) is a British professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental lightweight title since 2024. He held the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) lightweight title from 2021–2023. He has also previously held the British lightweight title, World Boxing Council (WBC) International lightweight title, and Central Area super-featherweight title. He has challenged, unsuccessfully, for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) European lightweight title, WBC International super-featherweight and lightweight titles, and British super-featherweight title. He is currently #5 in the WBA world lightweight rankings.#motivation #boxer #boxing #boxingnews #mentalhealthawareness #shorts #viral #wbc #wbo #champion
2025-12-091h 36The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#88 Duncan Baillie: Parachute regiment, 22 SAS turned conservation warrior on career high & lows.Ex British military and struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchDunc spent 25 years in the British Army, 22 of those with the elite 22 SAS. Retiring in 2022, he relocated to Florida with his family, where he now lives and works.Originally from South Africa, he has always had a deep love and respect for the natural world and in Force Blue has found an opportunity to contribute to conservation in a proactive and meaningful way.From the SAS to the sea, Duncan’s life has been defined by courage, teamwork, and purpose. Now with FO...
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Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#395: Chris Binch - Paratrooper On P-Company Selection, Hardest Challenges, Lessons From Service & MoreChris Binch served for 7 years as a Lance corporal with the 2nd Battalion in The Parachute Regiment, with operational tours in Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and Macedonia. In this episode, Chris & Lewis discuss:P-Company Selection & The Parachute Regiment 0:00Finding Purpose In The Military 08:00The 'Brotherhood' 13:00 Fighting Culture 15:00Military Fitness 21:30Tours In Northern Ireland & Sierra Leone 26:00Dangerous Moments & Close Calls 32:20Stolen Valour 40:00Are Britain The World's Best Military? 44:20Life After The Military 49:00What Makes Life Worth Living? 56:10...
2025-11-301h 00The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#87 Ian Getty Ex Royal Irish, hostage in Sierra Leone, 2006 Afghanistan veteran and a top bloke.Ian Getty is a former soldier of the Royal Irish Regiment who was held hostage in Sierra Leone in 2000 during Operation Barras and was subsequently rescued. Following his military career, he has become a prominent figure in veteran support, working with organizations like Veterans for Veterans to help veterans with service-related claimsClick on the link below if you left the military after 1987 and struggling with your hearing.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchIn this episode we cover....Childhood:Growing up in Northern Ireland in the 80's and 90's.Military service: Serving in the Royal Irish Regiment and gained combat...
2025-11-241h 13The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#86 Operation Barras Revisited - A Veterans for Veterans SpecialIn this exclusive conversation, three key figures connected to one of the British Army’s most daring modern operations — Operation Barras — come together to share their perspectives from every side of the mission.Ex British Military? Left after 1987? TV up to loud? Can't hear your partner?Click below to see if your eligible to claim, its no win, no fee.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch🇬🇧 Col. Tim Collins (DSF) — offering strategic and planning insight from the highest level🇬🇧 Ian Getty (1 R IRISH) — speaking from the hostage’s point of view inside the West Side Boys camp🇬🇧 Gary Simpson (1 PARA) — recounting the assault...
2025-11-241h 56The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#85 Ex Para & Pathfinder Steve Heaney MC has a chat with us about his extraordinary career.2000 blood-crazed rebels, 26 elite British soldiers one man's explosive true story.Ex British Military? Left after 1987? TV up to loud? Cant hear your partner?Click below to see if your eligible to claim, its no win, no fee.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchSteve Heaney joined the British Army in 1986 aged just 16. In 1987 he was posted to 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment. During his time in 3 PARA he saw active service in Northern Ireland being awarded a GOCs commendation, for working as part of a specialised joint military and police search team, tasked with locating...
2025-11-101h 46The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#84 Jay Morton, Ex PARA, Ex SAS, 2 time MT Everest summiteer and former SAS who Dares wins DS.Ex British Military? Left after 1987? Struggling to hear conversation in social environments? Ringing in your ears? Click below to see if your eligible to claim compensation.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchJay Morton is a former UK Special Forces (SAS) operator, adventurer, author, and television personality.Military Service: Morton served for 14 distinguished years in the British military. He spent four years in the Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), including two tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq, before successfully passing the rigorous selection process to join the UK Special Forces...
2025-11-101h 07The Old Paratrooper PodcastTINY TEASEREx British Military? Left after 1987? Struggling to hear conversation in social environments? Ringing in your ears? Click below to see if your eligible to claim compensation.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0101 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastTEN MINUTE TEASER WITH EX SAS SOLDIER MATT HELLYERBite size chunks of the full podcast....quite simply to tease you in to watching the full one ....you know you want to.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0108 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastTEN MINUTE TEASER WITH EX SAS SOLDIER MICK HAWKESBite size chunks of the full podcast....quite simply to tease you in to watching the full one ....you know you want to.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0111 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastTEN MINUTE TEASER WITH EX SAS EX 14 INT AND EX SRR OPERATOR ROB DAVISON....SERVING WITH 3 SPECIAL FORCES UNITSBite size chunks of the full podcast....quite simply to tease you in to watching the full one ....you know you want to.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0109 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastTEN MINUTE TEASER WITH EX SAS SOLDIER DES POWELLBite size chunks of the full podcast....quite simply to tease you in to watching the full one ....you know you want to.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0109 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastTEN MINUTE TEASER WITH EX SAS SOLDIER NIGEL 'SPUD' ELYBite size chunks of the full podcast....quite simply to tease you in to watching the full one ....you know you want to.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0109 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastTEN MINUTE TEASER WITH BILLY BILLINGHAMBite size chunks from the full podcast...to to tempt you in...come on ...watch the whole episode...you know you want to.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch/
2025-11-0108 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#83 We pick up where we left off with ex para, Karl bushby and his 28 year walk around the worldKarl Bushby set off from Chile in 1998. Since then he has walked across American and Asian continents, swam 186 miles (300km) across the Caspian Sea and fought off ice lumps and polar bears through the Bering Strait, all without using any form of transport.The former paratrooper has less than 2,000 miles (3219km) left to walk before he arrives at his home city of Hull.Mr Bushby, who is currently in Mexico waiting for a visa to complete his challenge, has said returning home will be a "very strange place to be" after being away for some 27 years.Following his 31-day...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#82 Jeff Williams, former Royal Marine, Falklands veteran & veterans Champion chats to TOPPFormer Warrant Officer Royal Marines veterans champion finalist of English and Scottish inspiration of the year 2021 founder of Veterans United Against Suicide (VUAS) family man devoted to family and friendshttps://www.facebook.com/veteransunitedagainstsuicide/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-williams-firp-12454b47/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgglcvJVP82M7L_V94nOnAhttps://x.com/bungy42?lang=en-GBEx Military? Struggling with hearing? Left after 1987? Click below and start your claim.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch
2025-11-011h 31The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#81 Billy Billingham ex Para & SAS returns & he doesn't hold back about the treatment of veterans.Mark Billingham joined the Parachute Regiment in 1983 before joining the SAS in 1991 as a Mountain Troop specialist and has been responsible for planning and executing strategic operations and training at the highest level in numerous locations (Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Africa) and has led countless hostage rescues. He is a certified Special Forces and Counter Terrorist Sniper Instructor, Advanced Evasive Driving Instructor, Tracking/Jungle Warfare/Navigation Instructor, Demolition/Sabotage Instructor, Ski Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Abseiling/Ice climbing Instructor, Combat Survival/RTI Instructor, Counter Terrorist Instructor (all options) and has worked as a Patrol Medic/Trauma Life Support agent...
2025-10-131h 02The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#80 In this episode we catch up with previous guest ex SAS soldier Mick Hawkes & his new ventures.For military hearing claims with Veterans for Veterans click the link below 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchEx British military 24 years, 12 years 22 SAS (Including 6 years Covert operations). 2 years as a military advisor to the British Secret Intelligence Services in London (MI5 for Covert operations). Last 22 years in corporate security operating out of Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Sudan, Libya and the last 6 years in West Africa.For elliot Brown Watches Click link below 👇https://elliotbrownwatches.com/collections/new-watchesFor veterans support click the link below 👇https://veteransvolunteerservice.org.uk/#podcast...
2025-10-131h 00The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#79 Rob Davison, ex Royal Irish, SAS, 14 INT & SRR, listen to his first ever incredible PodcastServed in the military and left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mukkas down the pub? TV too loud? Click below and start your claim immediately before it's too late. 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchRob Davison grew up in the Height of the troubles in Northern Ireland. From a young age, he knew he was destined for the UK special forces, from the Royal Irish Rangers to the SAS, with some 14INT and SRR thrown in for good measure. There are tier 1 operators........ and then there's Rob Davison. Listen to his fir...
2025-10-051h 09The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#78 Adrian Freer, retired Major-General, Paratrooper, Falklands and Kosovo Veteran.Ex Military? Struggling to hear the TV? Can't hear you mukkas down the pub?Click below 👇👇👇, I can assure you it's worth it.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchMaj Gen Adrian Freer was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment in 1972. His regimental service included tours in all three parachute battalions. He saw operational service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands and also in Kosovo, when he led the UK Spearhead forces into the province in June 1999. He commanded the International Military Advisory Training Team in Sierra Leone and was military advisor t...
2025-10-051h 02The Old Paratrooper PodcastThe ad-hoc pod..Two Veterans, Unite the Kingdom or divide and conquer. you decide🇬🇧 @TrevorCoult_MCVeteran Trevor Coult MC Joins the Old Paratrooper Podcast for a special edition ad-hoc podcast today. Whats their agenda, will they succeed in dividing and conquering the nation or have they already.#military #unitethekingdom #podcast #veterans #illegalimmigration #britisharmy #parachuteregiment #england #equalopportunities #diversion #shorts #viral
2025-09-161h 02The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#77 Retired Colonel Tim Collins OBE on his career, the SAS, & his role with Veterans for Veterans.Ex Military? Struggling with hearing? TV too loud? Struggle to hear conversations in social environments? Left the military after 1987? As mentioned in the podcast, click on the link below to get started👇👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchColonel Timothy Thomas Cyril Collins OBE (born 30 April 1960) is a retired Northern Irish military officer in the British Army. He is best known for his role in the Iraq War in 2003, and his eve-of-battle speech, which President George W. Bush displayed in the White House's Oval Office. He is chairman (and co-founder) of intelligence-based securi...
2025-09-161h 07The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#76 Nigel 'Spud' Ely, ex Para, SAS, Falklands veteran, screenwriter author & war photo journalist.Ex Military ? Left after 1987? Struggling to hear your mates down the pub? Click below 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchNigel ‘Spud’ Ely’s soldiering career in the Parachute Regiment, the SAS, as a Military Consultant and as a War Photojournalist has taken him in to some of the most deadly, high-octane, violent battles of the modern era.From Northern Ireland, the Falklands, to Africa, Afghanistan and Iraq, Spud has been in the thick of the most ferocious and disturbing fighting of modern times. He writes with passion, pace and the k...
2025-09-161h 22The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#75 Matt Hellyer, former Paratrooper, SAS Warrant Officer, and CEO of the Pilgrim Bandits Charity.EX Military ?TV turned up loud? Struggling to hear your mates down the pub ?CLICK THE LINK BELOW 👇https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchAs a Parachute Regiment recruit, he was awarded both the Prince of Wales Badge and Champion Recruit. He successfully passed UKSF selection and reached the rank of Warrant Officer in the SAS. He served in every conflict over the past 3 decades, completing over 400 operations.He was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2013, and after treatment, was forced to leave the military in 2014.He now...
2025-09-151h 45The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#74 Alex Reid Part 2 , a side not too often seen by the media.NOT YET DONE A HEARING CLAIM FOR MILITARY NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS ??? HIT THE LINK BELOW TO GET STARTED.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchALEX REIDKnown for being one of the UK's most decorated professional MMA Fighters, having had over 300 fights, competing at the highest level all around the world. Winning Celebrity Big Brother with the highest ever votes recorded . Alex is a trained actor. Graduating from the Guildford school of acting in 2000. He has worked in many TV series , soaps , plays and films .
2025-09-151h 09The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#73 Simon Woodroffe OBE, entrepreneur, original dragon on the BBC Programme, founder of Yo Sushi.SERVED IN THE MILITARY AND LEFT AFTER 1987...Click the link below if you're interested in seeing if you are eligible for a noise-induced hearing claim https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchSimon Woodroffe (born 14 February 1952[1]) is a British entrepreneur and business speaker, known as the founder of YO! Sushi and Yotel. He appeared as an investor on the first series of BBC's Dragons' Den, before being replaced by Theo Paphitis from the second series onwards.Woodroffe's first YO! Sushi restaurant, opened in 1997, introduced conveyor belt sushi to the UK...
2025-09-1558 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#72 Frank Zane 3x Mr Olympia, 3x Mr Universe,hall of famer & one of the greatest bodybuilders ever💥Just a short episode this week, wasn't one of the easiest interviews I've done as Frank didn't give too much away, but I couldn't not put it out as Frank even at 82 years of age is a Legend. 💥https://frankzane.com/Frank Zane has won all of bodybuilding’s major titles, including Mr. Olympia (3 Times), Mr. Universe (3 Times), Mr. World and Mr America. Frank is one of the leading experts on bodybuilding and active ageing. He is a world-renowned performance coach and the most highly educated bodybuilding champion. He has been named as one of the “Top 10 Legends of Bodybuildi...
2025-09-1520 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#71 Charlie Hodgson, ex-England and British Lions fly half & founder of Rugby Buddy, has a chat.Charles Christopher Hodgson (born 12 November 1980) is a retired English rugby union player, having previously been a player for Sale Sharks and Saracens. His position was fly-half and he is the leading Premiership points scorer of all time. Hodgson also played for England, until announcing his international retirement in 2012. Hodgson made 18 consecutive starts at fly half for England between 2004 and 2006.He marked his England début with a record-breaking 44-point haul against Romania in November 2001, the most by any England player in a test match, when England won 134–0.He was selected at centre in the 2003 Six Nations. He played 2 games at...
2025-09-151h 01The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#70 Gina Ginelli, a veteran, motivational speaker and prolific charity fundraiser chats with TOPP.Gina is an unstoppable force for good.Through her passion for sports, adventure and helping others she won Inspiration of the Year 2022 – Soldiering on Awards and Volunteer of the Year 2023. As well as volunteering for so many charities and organisations she is also an Ambassador for Purple Warriors, Woodys Lodge, The V word and Crawl 4 help. The below is the tip of the iceberg for Gina’s incredible life.Gina has always had a passion for sports and fitness. She competed for England in Alpine Skiing before she joined the army to serve her country in the Royal Signals. During...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#69 Colin MacLachlan, SAS, Actor, Author & motivational speaker chats about all things Military.Link to explosion mentioned in the podcast on the link below.https://youtu.be/RwzGvRutogE?si=hpR5NlJ98SquYh9vColin Maclachlan is an author and motivational speaker. He has co-authored several non-fiction books such as Leadership Secrets of the SAS and Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency in Modern Warfare. He featured in Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins and Channel 5's Secrets of the SAS. He also does motion capture and stunts for video games including GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Hood: Outlaw among Thieves.Colin MacLachlan leverages 25 years of experience in security and military scenarios to entertain and educate...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#68 Amanda Joynson-Burkert, RMN specialist in ADHD, chats about ADHD and PTSDAmanda Joynson-Burkert, RMN specialised in ADHD. ADHD assessor and personal experience of ADHD. Anything said in this podcast is for educational purposes only. If you feel you are struggling with ADHD, seek professional help.ADHD Foundation: Provides resources and support for those with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, dyslexia, and Tourette's. ADDISS: Offers information and support for parents and children with ADHD, including a helpline. ADHD UK: Offers support groups, information, and resources for adults with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD. YoungMinds: Mental health support for young people, including information on ADHD and mental health...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#67 Des Powell, ex Para, ex SAS and author shares the lessons he learnt on the path to the SAS.Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment.Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military’s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he’s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite.Des desc...
2025-07-211h 52
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#66 Dave Levy, former Paratrooper turned award winning carp angler has a chat with TOPP.Dave Levy is an ex-paratrooper. He spent 15 years working in Gas and oil as a Process Operator and supervisor. He decided to turn professional in the angling world and is currently an angling consultant for RidgeMonkey, Mainline baits and Freespirit rods. As well as a social media consultant and an extremely lovely chap.instagram.com/davelevyofficial/?hl=en-gbwww.youtube.com/@UCJn3LtpUdg5mW1L8Z0ip_Ag @Carpodeon #instagram #motivation #fishing #fishingvideo #fishinglife #fishingtips #angling #anglinguk #ridgemonkey #short #military #shortsvideo #viralvideo #podcast
2025-07-211h 11
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#65 Gavin Stone, former spy, best-selling author & 1 of the world's leading body Language experts.Gavin Stone served as a security & intelligence covert operative. He has over 20 years of applied experience, globally deployed by government organisations such as the British Ministry of Defence, corporations, and ultra-high net worth VIPs. His speciality is HUMINT, within which he is adept at the full required spectrum of tradecraft skills. Of particular note is Stone’s expertise in surveillance and anti-surveillance, together with time-sensitive human analysis in high-risk dynamic situations. Stone’s ability to relate to diverse people from all parts of the world enables him to understand them. Impeccable and lifelong trust with clients results; so too the...
2025-06-271h 19
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#64 Steve Chettle Nottingham forest Legend chats about his career & working under Brian Clough.Stephen John Chettle (born 27 September 1968) is an English football manager and former professional footballer.As a player, he was a defender from 1986 to 2005 and was best known for his time as a player at Nottingham Forest where he made 415 league appearances and played numerous seasons in the Premier League, won the League Cup and was a runner-up in the FA Cup. Despite playing most of his career in the top level of English football, Chettle never made the England squad, but came close in 1992, despite this Chettle played 12 games for the England Under-21s, captaining them in his final...
2025-06-2745 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#63 Yorkshire regiment veterans Lee & Doug talk about their career & the hard routine charity tour💥Some sound issues at the start but they get resolved 10 mins in 💥Lee Holmes (38) and Doug Lincoln (35) set off on May 1 2025, from The Green Howards Museum in Richmond, Yorkshire, and arrived at The Green Howards Memorial in Crepon, France, in time for the commemorations on 8 May.With the Green Howards amalgamating to form the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006, this will be a particularly poignant opportunity for Lee and Doug to pay their respects to those from their regiment who gave their lives during the Second World War.The pair, who served together in Afghanistan in 2009, have seen firsthand the impact of mil...
2025-06-2753 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#62 Bob Shepherd, served in the SAS for over 20 years ,a gripping account of life at the sharp endBob Shepherd is a British Special Forces veteran and co-author of three books with journalist Patricia Sabga. Their first collaboration, The Circuit, was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. They’ve also written two critically acclaimed novels: The Infidel and The Good Jihadist. During his nearly twenty years of service with 22 SAS Regiment, and the three years previous to that Bob participated in the Dhofar War 1972-76, the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980, The Falklands War in 1982, the first Gulf War in 1991 and the Bosnia war in 1994. He left the Regiment in late 1994 as a Warrant Officer and we...
2025-06-271h 37
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#61 Gary Hart, 1 Para SFSG, Private security operator & founder of the Veterans Volunteer Service.Gary Hart, from West Sussex, experienced a lot during his time in the Armed Forces as a member of the Parachute Regiment. Then he lost his way in the civilian world. After employment support from The Poppy Factory and training funded by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and Greenwich Hospital, Gary qualified as a personal trainer. He has now launched a gym and personal training initiative in Littlehampton, where he and other veterans use their skills to inspire and motivate young people in the community.After being supported by The Poppy Factory, Gary and his partner Poppy established the Veterans’ Volu...
2025-06-271h 17
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#60 Dodge Woodall, the founder of the Bournemouth 7s festival & host of the Eventful Lives podcastDodge Woodall is a British entrepreneur, festival founder, podcast host, and business mentor. He is best known as the creator of the Bournemouth 7s Festival, often called the "Sporting Glastonbury," which attracts 30,000 attendees annually. He also hosts the Eventful Lives podcast, which features inspiring guests from diverse backgrounds and ranks in the top 0.5% globally with over 100 million views.With over 25 years of experience, Dodge has built successful brands in nightlife, events, and online education. He co-founded Event Crowd, an online events management course, and regularly shares business insights on social media.#viralvideo #entrepreneur #eventfulives #podcasts #shorts #viralvideo #viralshorts #tiktok #inst...
2025-06-2756 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#59 Amber Guymer-hosking a former Army medic chats about childhood abuse, the military and PTSD.⚠️Warning ⚠️ this podcast contains topics of a very sensitive nature and viewer discretion is advised.Amber Guymer-Hosking was an Army Medic for 11 years, serving in Afghanistan, Kenya, Malaysia, and Brunei. She was medically discharged in @TheOldParatrooperpodcast /videos/uploadwhen her mental health started to deteriorate. This led to flashbacks, nightmares and eventually suicide attempts.She remembered the trust and family bond with her comrades that often made the horrors of war bearable. Despite the traumatic memories, Amber admits to missing her deployment and feeling a sense of guilt.One of the most mortifying experiences for Amber was the aftermath of a patrol in...
2025-06-271h 03
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#58 Danny Whittle former Royal Navy to firefighter to prolific club promoter, he's led a life.From the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to sailing to the FALKLANDS WAR as a teenager on HMS Hermes to fight for his country to firefighter saving lifes to finally arriving in IBIZA at the relatively ‘old’ age of 32, climbing up the island's unforgiving clubbing ladder and being charged with the task of changing the face of PACHA IBIZA - one of the world's most famous clubs. #firefighter #ibiza #royalnavy #shorts #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #instagram #facebook #podcast
2025-06-271h 04
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#57 Brad Blanks an Aussie based in NYC is a prolific comedic celebrity interviewer & top bloke.An Aussie based in New York City, on a daily basis interviewing people providing commentary around stories in the entertainment and sports worlds. Between chatting with the biggest stars to man-on-the-street interviews Brad always manages to find a different take on what is unfolding in the news.In his own words."I would describe myself as a guy who enjoys having a chat with all sorts of people. From movie stars, to sports heroes, to a family that grows giant pumpkins — I attempt to find out what makes these people do what they do by having a laugh and he...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#56 Sasha Booker is an Undefeated professional boxer and takes us on her unexpected boxing journey3 years after her first enquiry, having never done any form of boxing or martial arts, sasha wanted to see how she got on in boxing .@sashab_boxingg walked through the doors of the Lions den boxing club ran by Sam Goodrum weighing 40kg (6.2stone)Sasha really threw herself into the sport and fell in love with it quickly, and in her own words was "I want to see how far I can go with this".Three years later, after being dedicated and following all the advice from coaches, nutritionists, and trainers, she sits at a mean looking 54kg (8.5 stones) Sasha...
2025-06-2755 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#55 Ken Perry, Paratrooper, media security adviser and CEO of COSAIN consultancy chats with TOPPKen Perry, Founder, Owner, and Managing Director of Cosain Consultancy After gaining over 10 years of experience serving in the elite British Military unit, 1 Para, Ken has spent the last 17 years working in the private sector. Operating in diverse environments throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Asia, the USA, and Latin America. His Intensive experience and involvement in supporting clients and businesses has allowed him to understand nuances in many cultures, especially in the Arabic world and Africa.He has worked across the full spectrum of Industry sectors, Including International media, high ranking political and foreign royalty luminaries...
2025-06-271h 28
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#54 Jon Le Galloudec an ex-Rifles chats about life leading up to & after being shot in the spineJon le Galloudec, known to his comrades as Frenchy, served in Basra as a Lance Corporal in the 4th Battalion the Rifles.He was shot in the back and paralysed in an ambush by insurgents in Basra in 2006, and his best friend was killed coming to his rescue.After years of operations, Jon has been able to walk again, though he is still in pain and requires more surgery.A soldier told he would never walk again after being paralysed in a sniper attack has defied doctors by running - thanks to the UK’s first ‘bionic’ splints.Lance Corpor...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#53 Dave Radband ex 1Para special forces support group chats about life on and off the battlefieldAt just 16, Dave Radband joined the British Army and went on to serve in some of the most intense combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. A soldier in the Parachute Regiment and part of the elite Special Forces Support Group, Dave led countless high-risk missions, earning a Mention in Dispatches for gallantry.Afterwards Dave's struggles with mental health started to take hold , a battle harder than on any operation he had fought on.#mentalhealthmatters #ptsd #mentalhealthawareness #specialforces #shorts #viralshorts #youtubeshorts #motivation #viralvideo #interview #podcast #facebook #interview #interesting #facts #tiktok
2025-06-271h 13
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#52 Tim Spicer OBE retired Colonel chats about military service, the Falklands & founding AEGIS.Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE has led a life filled with action and adventure. During his twenty years in the British Army he saw active service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands campaign, the Gulf War and the Balkans, as well as serving in the Far East, Cyprus and Germany. Key appointments have included Chief of Staff of an Armoured Brigade, Staff Officer at the Directorate of Special Forces and Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, among many others. Over the course of his illustrious military career, Spicer has developed extensive knowledge of intelligence, counter-terrorism, complex relations and...
2025-04-2444 min
Chris Thrall's Bought the T-Shirt PodcastParas & Marines Set NEW World Record | Chris BinchParas and Marines Set New World Record – In this epic episode of the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast, Chris Thrall chats with Chris Binch, 'The Old Paratrooper Podcast' and fellow veteran, about their incredible achievement: hosting the first ever podcast at sea. As Chris Thrall crossed the Atlantic Ocean with Louie Greenhalgh, a fellow Royal Marine Commando, they recorded a world record podcast mid-row — making history during Mission Atlantic. This conversation dives deep into military veteran life, the powerful bond between Paras and Marines, and the challenges of extreme podcasting in the middle of the ocean. With stories of grit, endu...
2025-04-141h 52
Chris Thrall's Bought the T-Shirt PodcastParas & Marines Set NEW World Record | Chris BinchParas and Marines Set New World Record – In this epic episode of the Bought the T-Shirt Podcast, Chris Thrall chats with Chris Binch, 'The Old Paratrooper Podcast' and fellow veteran, about their incredible achievement: hosting the first ever podcast at sea. As Chris Thrall crossed the Atlantic Ocean with Louie Greenhalgh, a fellow Royal Marine Commando, they recorded a world record podcast mid-row — making history during Mission Atlantic. This conversation dives deep into military veteran life, the powerful bond between Paras and Marines, and the challenges of extreme podcasting in the middle of the ocean. With stories of grit, endurance, and...
2025-04-141h 52
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEP#51 Mark"The Hammer"Coleman, UFC Heavyweight Hall of famer chats to TOPP about his career.Mark Coleman is an American retired mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and amateur wrestler. Coleman was the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournament champion, the first UFC Heavyweight Champion, and the Pride Fighting Championships 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix champion.In March 2024, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman survived a house fire in Fremont, Ohio that nearly killed him and his parents. Coleman was hospitalized with severe smoke inhalation and was in a coma for nearly three days
2025-03-1436 min
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkWar Story 009: Chris Binch, The Parachute RegimentSend us a textTHE AUDIO ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT UP TO OUR USUAL STANDARDS (OUR FAULT, NOT THE GUEST'S). WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS, AND PROMISE YOU THAT DESPITE OUR ABSOLUTE LACK OF TECH SKILLS, THE EPISODE IS A BANGER!Chris Binch served with the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment on operations in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, and the Balkans, and worked extensively on the private security circuit. He is now a firefighter and host of The Old Para Podcast, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4oHlVmxAjog1Dz6BD...
2025-03-131h 41
The Old Paratrooper PodcastOceans Elite rowers Chris Thrall and Louie Greenhalgh live from the middle of the Alantic Ocean.💥 WORLD RECORD FOR THE FIRST LIVE PODCAST FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN WITH AN ATLANTIC ROWING TEAM.💥In December 2024, former Royal Marine Chris Thrall and former Irish Guardsman Louie Greenhalgh decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported to highlight the alarming issue of veterans’ mental health and to raise vital funds for homeless ex-forces and bereaved service children. They set off from Gran Canaria on the 8th of December and in this episode of The Old Paratrooper Podcast we catch up with them all the way from the middle of the Atlantic ocean and a 3rd of...
2025-03-0748 min
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#29 Former Para and current Firefighter Andy Williams joins TOPP for a very interesting chat.Despite a turbulent upbringing, Andrew Williams enlisted in the Parachute Regiment at just 16. Deployed to the deadly frontlines of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006, he confronted the brutal realities of warfare, engaging in some of the most intense combat witnessed by the British Army since the Korean War. After his military service, Andrew transitioned into domestic counter-intelligence and spent over a decade as a high-risk security consultant, navigating some of the world’s most dangerous and unpredictable environments. These harrowing experiences forced him to face not only the physical dangers around him but also the deep, often unseen, psychological scars le...
2025-02-151h 04
The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#28 Former Oasis tour manager, former Para and Firefighter Iain Robertson chats to TOPP.Former Paratrooper left the military and headed straight for the music industry, working with Oasis ,Duran Duran, Spandau ballet, George Harrison and the sex pistols to name a few. Iain shares some memorable and hilarious stories of his time on the road with some of worlds rock and roll royalty . After leaving the music industry behind Iain decided to try his hand at being a firefighter and also shares some harrowing tales of incidents he attended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-291h 28
Zero Limits PodcastEp. 201 Chris Binch 2PARA British Army / Private Contractor, current firefighter - The Old Paratrooper PodcastOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Chris Binch former 2PARA British Army / Private Contractor, current firefighter -Host of The Old Paratrooper PodcastChris joined the Parachute Regiment at the age of 17. Serving 7 years with 2PARA, and completing 3 tours of Northern Ireland and exercises in Macedonia & Sierra Leone, Chris decided to move onto the Close Protection and Private Security Circuit. Some kinetic taskings and close calls on land and onboard ships fo anti-piracy work, Chris returned to the UK and pursued a career in the Fire & Rescue Service. Chris is the host of ‘The Old...
2025-01-272h 02The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #27 EX Para and Pathfinder Tom Blakey chats to TOPP about his eventful military career.By the time Tom was 7 years old, he knew he wanted to be a Paratrooper. Joining the cadets aged 13, and enlisting in the British Army aged 16, Tom began his career with Junior Para followed by P Company. 2 Northern Ireland tours & 5 Years in 1 Para later, and Tom was on the hunt for his next challenge, completing Pathfinder's Selection and deploying to Kosovo, Iraq & Afghanistan. Tom joined the Red Devils Parachute Display team and has amassed over 4500 jumps to date, and is now a member of The Jump Dogs display team. Keen to share his experience with young people & civilians, Tom is...
2025-01-1256 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#26 Battle of Britain and SAS veteran 102 yr old Chelsea pensioner John Morris chats to TOPPAfter decades living in Australia, a World War II Special Air Service (SAS) and Battle of Britain veteran was escorted home to England last month by an Australian Army soldier from 1st Commando Regiment to join the Chelsea Pensioners, a program run by the illustrious Chelsea Hospital for British Army veterans.Nicknamed “Cat” Morris for his ability to cheat death, Mr John Morris enlisted when he was 16, joining an anti-aircraft regiment as a gun layer to defend British cities against Nazi bombers.When his regiment deployed to North Africa, Mr Morris first escaped death aboard a landing craft after his ship...
2025-01-1247 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #25 Former Paratrooper and best selling author Coach Mike Chadwick chats with TOPP.Ex-paratrooper Mike Chadwick revolutionised the British Armed Forces' approach to training and delivered unprecedented pass rates for the Parachute Regiment's Pegasus-Company selection course. He was awarded the Bredin Trophy and a GOC commendation announced alongside the Queen's Birthday Honours list. More recently, Mike has been coaching the UK Special Forces, the global Tactical Athlete community and the elite sporting world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-1239 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#24 Ex Para and SAS trooper Robin Horsfall chats with TOPP about his many life experiences.Born in Farnham, Surrey, UK. Following a divorce from his birth father, his mother Hazel married his step-father, who adopted him and gave him the name Horsfall. A broken family life adversely affected his education, so he left school in 1972 at the age of fifteen and joined the army as a boy soldier.Despite a long period of isolation and bullying by his peers, he became a full member of the Parachute Regiment in 1974 and served three tours of Northern Ireland. In 1978 he volunteered for SAS selection and passed on his second attempt in March 1979. He went on to qualify...
2025-01-1249 min
Frankie’s Pod: Uncorking the unforgettableEpisode 54: From Fighting Battles to Fighting Fires, Chris Binch the old paratrooperIn this episode, we sit down with Chris Binch—a man who has lived a life defined by service, resilience, and grit. Chris shares his journey from serving in the elite Parachute Regiment, including deployments to Northern Ireland, to working in Close Protection roles in the high-stakes environments of Iraq. Beyond the battlefield, Chris transitioned into the boxing ring and now serves his community as a firefighter.
We explore the pivotal moments of his military career, the lessons learned from his time overseas, and what inspired him to start The Old Paratrooper Podcast. Chris opens up about th...
2024-12-272h 22
The Talking TradesmanChris Binch - Former paratrooper, close protection, anti piracy, unlicensed boxer and serving firefighter - his storyIn this episode of Talking Tradesman, host Russ interviews Chris Binch, a former paratrooper with a diverse career including bodyguarding and firefighting.
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Chris shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Nottingham to joining the military, detailing his experiences in the Parachute Regiment, operational tours, and the transition to civilian life. The conversation touches on themes of resilience, mental health, and the importance of understanding ADHD in personal development. In this segment, Chris Binch...
2024-12-202h 05The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#23 CEO of Fathers4Justice Matt O' Connor chats with TOPP about how the Organisation formed.Fathers 4 Justice is a campaign group fighting for the rights of fathers in the UK. It was founded in 2001 by Matt O’Connor with the aim to gain support for changes in legislation concerning the rights of fathers to see their kids.The group mainly uses stunts, like climbing public buildings and monuments, often wearing fancy dress or costumes to gain media attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-231h 07The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #22 Mick Hawkes former 22 SAS chats to TOPP about the Falklands war, the SAS and Hawksandco.Born into a military family, Mick attended 14 schools over his childhood. His dream of being a professional footballer came to an end after an unsuccessful trial with Lincoln City and he visited the careers office aged 16 to join the 1975 junior paras course. An ankle injury left him unable to perform any jumps, and Mick briefly left the army before rejoining 29 Commando. Passing SAS Selection on the second attempt, Mick went on to serve 14 years in B Squadron, and received his QCB for efforts in Northern Ireland. Mick was deployed to the UAE for the first Gulf War, and then posted...
2024-11-231h 39The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#21 Trevor Coult MC chats with TOPP about the darker side of being awarded the Military crossTrevor Coult is a veteran of the Armed Forces who was awarded one of the highest gallantry awards by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2006. He is a veteran campaigner and has raised over £250k for veterans’ causes. In 2021, his petition received a Royal Assent from the Queen.Take a look at one of his books ...well worth a read.Exploitation https://amzn.eu/d/05XmHHD4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-231h 43The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#20:DJ Danny Rampling chats to TOPP about his amazing career including his time with 10 Para.Danny Rampling's name is synonymous with dance music, from pioneering and been an integral part of dance culture, to a successful radio and producing career to constant DJ appearances at top nights around the globe, Danny Rampling is not a name we can easily forget.A lesser known fact about Danny is he completed P company and served for 3 years with the 10th Battalion the Parachute regiment.Danny covers his career from start to finish and what a career it has been.....so far !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-141h 04The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#18 Actor Cliff Parisi aka Minty from Eastenders chats about his route into acting with TOPP.Cliff Parisi is an English actor, known for his roles as Minty Peterson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Fred Buckle in the BBC period drama Call the Midwife. He chats in depth about his upbringing and the route that led him into acting .In 2019, he participated in the nineteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1440 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#19 Ex RM CDO Chris Thrall chats to TOPP about his exploits in the Marines and afterwardsChris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando and author of the bestselling memoir Eating Smoke, his experience of crystal meth addiction while working for the Hong Kong triads. A qualified pilot and skydiver, Chris has backpacked throughout all seven continents, worked with street children in Mozambique, driven aid workers from Norway to India and back by coach, and scuba dived with leopard seals in Antarctica. In 2018, solo and unsupported, he ran 999 miles the length of Britain to raise awareness of veterans suicide. He lives in Plymouth, England, and plans to continue adventuring, charity work and writing.He's currently preparing...
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#19 Ex RM CDO Chris Thrall chats to TOPP about his exploits in the Marines and afterwardsChris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando and author of the bestselling memoir Eating Smoke, his experience of crystal meth addiction while working for the Hong Kong triads. A qualified pilot and skydiver, Chris has backpacked throughout all seven continents, worked with street children in Mozambique, driven aid workers from Norway to India and back by coach, and scuba dived with leopard seals in Antarctica. In 2018, solo and unsupported, he ran 999 miles the length of Britain to raise awareness of veterans suicide. He lives in Plymouth, England, and plans to continue adventuring, charity work and writing.He's currently preparing...
2024-07-141h 38The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#17 Christian Lewis talks to TOPP about his epic walk around the whole UK coastline.Facing financial ruin, Christian Lewis, a former paratrooper, set out on a six-year, 11,000-mile trek around our entire coastline. It changed his life in more ways than he could possibly imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-241h 35The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #16: Former Royal Air Force Tornado fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson chats to TOPP.Finding a love of flying early in life, Mandy fought hard to achieve her ambition to be a Royal Air Force pilot. She was only the second woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, amassing over thirty years experience within aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-161h 06The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#15: Former REME soldier Simon Brown talks about serving and being shot by a sniper in Iraq.Former REME soldier Simon Brown takes through the events that unfolded while on operations in Iraq. He talks us through the harrowing experience of being shot in the face by a sniper, recovery and adjusting to life changing injuries. A truly remarkable man who in the face of adversity after a life changing event has gone on to achieve some amazing things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0956 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #14 : Ex Para, Amputee, World record holder and Endurance athlete Terry Byrne chats to TOPP.Ex Parachute regiment soldier Terry Byrne chats to the old paratrooper podcast about the fateful day in southern Afghanistan when he stood on a IED losing a leg from the knee and part of one his hands, changing his life forever. Showing an elite mindset Terry not only recovered ,he did so extremely quickly, amazing doctors and specialists alike. He went on to hold multiple world records in cycling , took part in the adaptive gram slam ,sadly getting badly injured on Everest . His next challenge is the tour divide, a 2,745 mile self supported mountain bike race from Banff in Canada...
2024-06-0353 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#13: Liz McConaghy chats to TOPP about her service in the RAF as a Chinook crew memberLiz McConaghy aka Chinook crew chick chats to The old paratrooper podcast about her service in the RAF as a Chinook crew member and being deployed on no less than 10 op Herrick tours in Afghanistan. Liz talks openly about her struggles with mental health brought on by seeing the horrors from inside a war zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2651 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#12:Explorer, author & former Para Karl Bushby chats about the Goliath expedition.Ex 3 Para soldier turner adventurer explorer and author chats to the old paratrooper podcast about his epic walk around world that so far has taken 25 years and counting. Being one of only 2 humans to cross the bearing strait , dodging drug cartels in south america, to being locked up in a Russian prison for 57 days...the appropriately named Goliath expedition has been nothing short of epic for Karl Bushby. He set 2 rules at the start ...no forms of transport to be used to propel him forward and he's not allowed to set foot back home in Hull until he walks there...
2024-05-191h 49The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode#11 Former premiership and England footballer Razor Rudduck chats to TheOldParatrooperPodcastFormer Premiership and England footballer Neil "Razor" Rudduck talks to The Old Paratrooper Podcast about growing up , playing for some of the biggest clubs in the UK , playing for England and shares some hilarious stories. He also chats openly about his struggles with alcohol , his weight ,having a pacemaker fitted and a gastric band Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1253 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #10: Ex US Marine and private security consultant Jacob Arnett chats with TOPP.Episode #10: Ex US Marine and private security consultant Jacob Arnett chats with The Old Paratrooper Podcast about The US marines, boot camp , an eventful and often harrowing operational tour of Iraq and his career as a private security consultant in Iraq and Afghanistan before setting up his own veteran run company in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-052h 12The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode #9 PT 1: Former Para Nick Dunn talks about surviving hell in an Indian Prison for 5 years.PART 1: Former Special forces support group and Paratrooper Nick Dunn chats to the Old Paratrooper Podcast about what led him to join the military, his operational tours and the Anti -Piracy work he decided to move into after leaving the Army. His journey ended up with him being held prisoner unlawfully in an India along with several other colleges for 5 years in hellish conditions. The media called them "The Chennai 6". Nick tells his version of events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-281h 25The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 8: Former Royal Marine and SBS operator Pasha Munro chats to the Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 8: Former Royal Marine and SBS operator Pasha Munro chats to the Old Paratrooper Podcast. He covers growing up and nearly being kidnapped by his father . Joining the Royal Marine Commandos , the infamous and arduous mountain leader course and selection for the Special Boat Service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2155 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 7 : Former Para and SAS Operator Mark Billy Billingham chats to the old Paratrooper Podcast.Former Para and SAS Sgt Maj Mark Billy Billingham chats to the old Paratrooper Podcast. Billy chats about growing up in Walsall , coming from a poor background , to joining the Parachute Regiment , SAS selection , work after leaving the forces and his passion for charity work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-141h 14The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 6: Johnny Nelson chats about growing up, boxing ,world titles , P coy and working for Sky.Episode 6 Johnny Nelson chats about growing up around the Sheffield area, getting into boxing , winning a world title , having a go at the infamous Parachute regiment selection process known as P company ,working as a presenter after retiring from boxing for Sky and his Charity work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0756 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 5-The Old Paratrooper Podcast chats with retired Major-general Chip Chapman.Episode 5-The Old Paratrooper Podcast chats with retired Major-general Chip Chapman about his 33 year military career from seeing as a young lieutenant with 2 para in the Falklands war , commanding the 2nd battalion the Parachute Regiment, various postings over the years before retiring as Major General. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-3157 minThe Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 4: Frank Gilfeather chats with TOPP78 year old amateur boxing champion and rising social media sensation Frank Gilfeather of Franks noble art chats with The Old Paratrooper Podcast about life growing up after the 2nd world war in Scotland , his colourful boxing career and how hes inspiring people of all ages to get active proving that age really is just a number. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-241h 47The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 3: Deadmans shoes actor and former boxer Gary stretch chats about his diverse career.TheOldParatrooper podcast chats with former pro boxer and deadmans shoes actor Gary stretch about fighter Chris Eubank and how he moved into acting. Gary chats about how he landed the co Starring role in the Shane Meadows iconic cult classic Deadmans shoes.
2024-03-171h 12The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 3: Deadmans shoes actor and former boxer Gary stretch chats about his diverse career.TheOldParatrooper podcast chats with former pro boxer and deadmans shoes actor Gary stretch about fighter Chris Eubank and how he moved into acting. Gary chats about how he landed the co Starring role in the Shane Meadows iconic cult classic Deadmans shoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-171h 12The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 2: Ex 3 Para and Falklands veteran Sgt Mick Southall.Ex 3 Para and Falklands veteran Sgt Mick talks to TheOldParatrooper Podcast TOPP about his 28 year military career, the Falklands conflict and the harrowing first hand account of the Battle for Mt Longdon in the Falkland Islands. Being only 17 years old and fresh out of the training dept Mick talks about the harsh realities of war, taking part in some of the most ferocious fighting since World War 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Old Paratrooper PodcastEpisode 1: Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne.Former WBA heavyweight champion Lucas Big Daddy Browne chats to TheOldParatrooper Podcast about growing up in Australia in the 80's and 90's, what got him into combat sports, the highs and lows of his career , being shunned by the Australian media and navigating training over the age of 40. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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