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Harder Not Smarter Podcast#0025 - Garry Banford - Discreet & Humble: British Special ForcesSummary
Gary Banford, a former British Royal Marine and Sergeant Major of the SBS unit, shares his experience in the special forces and the selection process. He discusses the discreet nature of the SBS and the challenges they face. He also talks about the importance of mindset and determination in completing the selection process. Gary reflects on his deployments and the relentless cycle of operations after 9/11. Garry Banford discusses the challenges of military life and the transition to civilian entrepreneurship. He highlights the relentless cycle of operations and deployments in the military, as well...2024-07-101h 35
Invest in YouBuilding Authentic Leadership: Strategies for Accountability and Communication with Garry BanfordThis episode features Garry Banford, a former Special Forces member turned resilience coach. Garry shares his journey from the military to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of resilience and managing stress. He discusses facing challenges, finding humor in adversity, and the value of reflection after experiences. The episode highlights the power of experiences, reflection, and continuous learning in personal and professional growth. Follow Gary on LinkedIn for valuable insights and connect with Doratus UK for leadership development opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Resilience and Challenge: Garry highlights he importance of seeking out challenges and being resilient in the f...2024-07-1036 min
The Bouncebackability PodcastLife Lessons from the Special Forces with Leadership and Resilience Coach, Garry Banford | Episode 15In today's episode we are joined by former Special Forces leader Garry Banford. Garry served over two decades in the UK MOD, 16 of those with the UK Special Forces. One of the UK’s most combat-seasoned leaders and serving all of his years with UKSF in the ever-adapting aftermath of the Twin Towers attacks, Garry rose to the senior leadership position of Sergeant Major and has led some of the most high-performing teams in the world. His experience has tested and strengthened his resilience through the busiest years of Special Forces history.He now shares his experience vi...2024-06-251h 06
The Cody Alford ShowEp. 10 Tim BanfordFrom the trenches to the tree line, Tim Banford shares his story of how he took an idea and ran with it to produce the very thing he wanted most in life, Freedom. Tim is a Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, and avid hunter and takes us into his mind of the GRIND. If you're looking to squeeze more potential out of your life, this is the episode for you. Be sure to check out his brand at: https://www.thegrindathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/thegrindathletics/ His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_banford/ Get your Brain function and performance optimized. Save...2024-04-111h 11
Ready 4 PushbackEp85: Journey from Civilian To Regional Pilot with Eric BanfordKickstart your aviation career with Eric Banford as we embark on this informative journey through the aviation industry. Dial in to gain the knowledge and inspiration you need for your pilot career to take flight today! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Tips to gain exposure to the aviation industry at a young age Creative ways to pay for flight school Flight school training: Successes and failures Aviation programs and meetings to participate in for self-marketing Factors that’ll determine why an airline should hire y...2023-11-0637 min
Forging Resilience02 - Garry Banford: “Running off the back of a helo, into a gunfight, is fairly high stress but….”Send us a textThis episode only just scratches the surface due to the fact there is so many interesting topics to discuss with my guest. Garry Banford is an ex Special Forces leader who now runs his coaching and consulting company Duratus. He and his team help people become more authentic and resilient leaders. Today we discuss topics such as stress, high pressure environment, what coaching means to him, fatherhood and much more. Somebody who is an inspiration for who he is, not just what he does and that will be com...2023-09-2839 min
Free Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastTo quote Jason Aldean, "We Back"Yea, we back babbyyy!! And what a title I hear you say - well, it's fitting because we talk a fair bit about Jason Aldean and his ever so unifying song, Try That In A Small Town... Yes, that was a joke. Miranda Lambert's concert-stoppage, more country music news and chart toppers (and Batman impressions feature)... Are you even surprised? ;) 13:52 - The country charts-update... Yea, you're gonna wanna skip on to hear something country music related17:51 - Talking Jason Aldean, Try That In A Small Town, the Jason Isbell Twitter beef and more2023-08-0242 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastWaving The (Drake) White Flag!Ok, we surrender - Drake White is awesome... On this week's episode, the boys reflect on Drake's recent gig @ the Limelight 2 in Belfast. And they catch up after another week off - on the agenda for episode 27: 0:56 - Drake White in Belfast13:25 - The country charts-update17:11 - Your latest country music news!40:09 - Drake White in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@freeramblinmen@stuart_banford@thejohnkerrTwitter:@freeramblinmen@StuartBanford@thejohnkerr 2023-06-2355 min
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Garry Banford served over 2 decades in the UK MOD, 16 of which were in the Special Forces.
He is one of the UK’s most operationally seasoned leaders, serving all of his years with UKSF in the challenging and ever-adapting aftermath of the Twin Towers attacks.
He...2023-06-081h 07Free Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastKip, So It Is...So it is... Sorry - forgive us for going full Belfast there. But that's where Kip Moore recently played to a 5,000-person strong crowd. If that's not progress for country music, we don't know what is. Stuart and John chat all about it, and catch up after a couple weeks, with all things country... 6:13 - Kip's trip to Belfast11:59 - Looking ahead to more local gigs12:42 - The country charts-update17:14 - Your latest country music news! *Got a question? Want to reach out?E...2023-06-0730 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastParker, Kip & Music On A ShipStuart and John talk new music from Parker McCollum and Bailey Zimmerman, to Morgan Wade and her momentum in light of Lainey Wilson's recent rise to the top of country music. Also, they reflect on a night of Nashville in Belfast and preview Kip Moore's coming to town. The 'Somethin' 'Bout A Truck' singer is in conversation with Stuart! 2:28 - Recapping the recent Academy of Country Music Awards8:03 - New music from Parker and Bailey, to Morgan Wade and more...26:01 - A night of Nashville on The Belfast Barge31:51...2023-05-241h 00Free Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastMeeting Erin Gibney...Well, it's been a minute! So let's get caught up on who's top of the pops, what's in the news, and let's meet a new artist on the rise - Miss Erin Gibney... whose new song Exit Signs comes out May 12th! *This episode was recorded before Morgan Wallen's announcement of a six-week vocal rest. 9:17 - The country charts-update12:41 - Your latest country music news!26:51 - Erin Gibney in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@fr...2023-05-1047 min
The Bear Essentials PodcastLeading Special Forces And Beyond - The Garry Banford InterviewToday's guest, former British special forces leader, Garry Banford, joins the show to discuss leading special forces and beyond.
About Garry Banford:
High stakes. High pressure. Uncertainty. This was Garry’s ‘normal’ for many years in his career within Special Forces. He can share insights you won’t easily find anywhere else - translated into real actionable advice that works in your own challenging environment. But it’s that wisdom combined with his empathetic down-to-earth manner and clear communication style that make his client sessions particularly successful.
2023-05-1039 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastZach Bryan In Ireland & Caylee In ConversationDoes what it says on the tin - reaction to Zach Bryan playing The Helix in Dublin, Ireland last week and Caylee Hammack in conversation from C2C Dublin. Plus all your typical country music news and charts-update, with Stuart Banford and John Kerr. *This episode was recorded before Morgan Wallen's recent cancelled concert. 2:58 - The country charts-update10:26 - Your latest country music news - including Luke Combs breaking records and inspiring a scratch-off ticket winner!21:28 - Reaction to Zach Bryan playing Ireland, with a couple of post-concert catch-ups with attendees2023-04-2658 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastACM Noms & Meeting MitchellThe Academy of Country Music nominations are in... and Mitchell Tenpenny is in conversation with Stuart. *Please excuse John's mic - technical difficulties! 2:47 - The country charts-update6:34 - Your latest country music news - including ACM noms!26:14 - Mitchell Tenpenny in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@freeramblinmen@stuart_banford@thejohnkerrTwitter:@freeramblinmen@StuartBanford@thejohnkerr https://linktr.ee/freeramblinmen
2023-04-2042 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastEll...o...Ell(is)It's been a minute... so let's get caught up on who's top of the pops and what's happening in the country music world. With a discussion on music videos to boot! And Hannah Ellis and Lindsay Ell are in conversation with John and Stuart respectively... *Forgive John for his mic failing on the second Zoom call! 7:13 - The country charts-update13:38 - Your latest country music news - including the CMT Music Awards!29:19 - Hannah Ellis in conversation42:37 - Lindsay Ell in conversation *Got a question? Wa...2023-04-121h 03Free Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastA Blockbuster Album & 2 Artists In ConversationLuke Combs' new album, Gettin' Old, gets the Free Ramblin' Men treatment. Meantime, Matt Stell and Morgan Evans are in conversation from C2C: Country to Country! 4:03 - The country charts-update8:37 - Your latest country music news - including Luke Combs' new album!37:17 - Matt Stell in conversation52:38 - Morgan Evans in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@freeramblinmen@stuart_banford@thejohnkerrTwitter:@freeramblinmen@StuartBanford@thejohnkerr https://linktr.ee...2023-03-291h 03Free Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastA C2C Review...Rounding up last weekend's action in Dublin (and London & Glasgow). With Stuart Banford and John Kerr. *This episode was recorded before Jon Pardi's world tour announcement. 4:19 - The country charts-update10:45 - C2C: Country to Country in review! *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@freeramblinmen@stuart_banford@thejohnkerrTwitter:@freeramblinmen@StuartBanford@thejohnkerr https://linktr.ee/freeramblinmen
2023-03-2159 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastA C2C Preview...And a whole lot more... but yes, Stuart and John preview this year's C2C: Country to Country music festival! With Charles Kelley, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and Midland all in conversation. 1:58 - The country charts-update4:24 - Your latest country music news - including Morgan Wallen's new album!28:18 - Charles Kelley in conversation40:28 - Lainey Wilson in conversation42:26 - Jordan Davis in conversation44:51 - Midland in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.com...2023-03-0851 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastThe Last of Us meets ChatGPTAsking ChatGPT to pick country artists to help it survive a zombie apocalypse. Spoiler - its answers were wrong lol. And all your usual charts, chat and country music news. 4:41 - The country charts-update11:42 - Your latest country music news - including Chris Stapleton at the Super Bowl, releasing a new song with P!nk, and new music for Kelsea Ballerini, Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson and Jordan Davis. George Strait also welcomed Bruce Springsteen to Texas, while the rest of us will welcome The Chicks and Maren Morris to our cities or one l...2023-02-2153 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music Podcast"Looking back...""On the memory of..." Okay, they're not dead - I was just quoting The Dance. But... looking back on artists from yesterday - not yesteryear! Artists just, that we might've all forgotten about for some time. And this episode has your usual fix of charts, chat and country music news. *This episode was recorded before Kelsea Ballerini's impromptu six-song EP release. 4:32 - The country charts-update8:01 - Your latest country music news - including ERNEST's deluxe album release, Kacey's Musgraves' Grammy tribute to Loretta Lynn, an all-star concert tribute to Leslie Jordan, new music f...2023-02-1548 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastThe X FactorFellow X Factor contestants Kane Brown, and trio, Restless Road, are in conversation! And all the usual chat, chart and country music news. *This episode was recorded before the recent Grammy Awards. 4:50 - The country charts-update11:31 - Your latest country music news - including Morgan Wallen's 36-song album announcement, Morgan Evans' interview on The Bobby Bones Show, new music for Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde and Dierks Bentley, and Reba McEntire's new restaurant.25:36 - Kane Brown in conversation40:25 - Restless Road in conversation *Got a question? Wa...2023-02-0758 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastThe Canadian Cowgirl & Caledonian CowboyTenille Arts and Jordan Harvey are both in conversation on the pod this week - the 'Canadian Cowgirl' with Stuart, and the 'Caledonian Cowboy' with John. Plus, the Free Ramblin' Men have your latest chart toppers and country music news... *This was however recorded before Morgan Wallen's decision to drop the news of a 36-song album... the rascal! ;) 10:07 - Who's top of the pops?13:05 - Your latest country music news - including Cheat Codes going country, Luke Bryan's public (Playa) apology to Dustin Lynch, Struggle Jennings' rise, the latest (rolls eyes) on Kelsea B...2023-01-3159 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music Podcast"We're gonna party. Party HARDY!"Title to one side, that's the last Jeffrey Dahmer comes into this country music podcast. This episode has your latest chart toppers (including the Irish country chart... sweat emoji) and country music news, culminating in the release of HARDY's new album - the mockingbird & THE CROW. The man himself is in conversation with Stuart, and the album receives something of a review from the Free Ramblin' Men! 7:21 - chart toppers, Dolly Parton's rock album, Shay Mooney's had a baby... well, his wife has, Joe Don Rooney's divorce holding up a Rascal Flatts' return? A brief u...2023-01-2449 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastSykamore... or LessKnow less about Sykamore? Well she has Thomas Rhett's and Dad Rhett Akins' seal of approval, and she's on the pod this week with Stuart and John. But before you hear from her, you can get caught up with the boys' usual fill of nonsense, country music news and more... 4:08 - Your latest country music news - including who's top of the pops, Eric Church's massive US tour, Dierks Bentley's 10th studio album, a George Jones' tribute concert and ChatGPT.24:25 - Looking at Rolling Stone's recent 200 Greatest Singers of All Time-list through a co...2023-01-1755 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastA New Year, A Fresh StartAfter a week off for Christmas and New Year, Stuart and John catch up with all the latest in country music. And talk those artists that we might've all forgotten about from further back even than just last year. We're looking at you, William Michael Morgan, Rachel Wammack and Cam! 6:45 - Your latest country music news - Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, new music from Shania Twain and Old Dominion, Jon Pardi's having a baby girl, Garth Brooks & Gladys Knight and Lainey Wilson's backside...19:36 - A...2023-01-1042 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastMe, You & 2022Episode #10 feels about right to review 2022. Stuart and John share their personal highlights, along with the albums, artists and songs that stood out to them! 4:00 - Talkin' Tennessee - visiting Nashville8:31 - "Alexa, play Garth live in Ireland" - reflecting on Garth Brooks' five nights of sold-out success in Dublin, Ireland18:06 - Circles Around This Town - circling back to a Nashville discussion26:42 - Our favourite albums, artists and songs of the year!42:45 - Jelly Roll shares a little behind-the-scenes of song, Son Of A Sinner2022-12-2746 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastWhat's Happening & Spotify Wrapped-eningYour weekly round-up of country music news. And, Stuart and John go in on Spotify Wrapped - mainly, the data released by those artists that actually shared their number of streams/listeners. 5:41 - ERNEST, Flower Shops goes platinum and a previous partnership with Hailey Whitters11:36 - John's social media pet hates15:44 - Keith Urban sells off his master recordings22:09 - Kelsea Ballerini's UK tour & Cassadee Pope's return to pop-punk24:45 - Ashley McBryde's induction into the Grand Ole Opry27:42 - A Spotify Wrapped discussion ...2022-12-2037 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastA Different ApproachStuart and John try a different approach this episode... cycling through the news of the past week, but occasionally braking to commentate fairly and freely! *This was recorded before Ashley McBryde's induction into the Grand Ole Opry. 2:23 - Shania Twain @ the People's Choice Awards4:34 - Carrie Underwood - The Country Artist of 2022?!9:56 - Tim McGraw or Kenny Chesney?16:04 - Zac Brown Band and Caroline Jones19:09 - Luke Combs/Crocs21:31 - Kelsea Ballerini UK tour22:56 - C2C: Country to Country additions!29:54...2022-12-1342 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastKip Kip Hooray!Stuart and John celebrate Kip Moore's UK tour news. They talk new music from Morgan Wallen (and a 'world tour' announcement itself). And Stuart speaks with country up-and-comer, Nate Smith. 3:11 - Kip Moore UK tour news reaction15:01 - Morgan Wallen's new music (and 'world tour')23:48 - Nate Smith in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@freeramblinmen@stuart_banford@thejohnkerrTwitter:@freeramblinmen@StuartBanford@thejohnkerr https://linktr.ee/freeramblinmen
2022-12-0638 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastThree Broadcasters Walk Into A BarWell, not quite a bar - but a Zoom call... Stuart and John catch up with Chris Stevens - the founder of UK digital radio station, Chris Country - now, CountryLine Radio. Chris Country played an integral part in the meteoric rise of modern country music in the United Kingdom this past decade. 4:41 - A little on the American Music Awards... with Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift winning big7:14 - Chris Country in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comIn...2022-11-2938 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastDylan Scott and What's Hot... at the Grammy AwardsIt's awards season! And the Grammy nominees for next February's ceremony in Los Angeles have been revealed. Stuart and John react to those in country music receiving a nomination. And Stuart speaks with chart topper, Dylan Scott! 1:04 - Grammys reaction 16:58 - Dylan Scott in conversation *Got a question? Want to reach out?E-mail: freeramblinmen@gmail.comInstagram:@freeramblinmen@stuart_banford@thejohnkerrTwitter:@freeramblinmen@StuartBanford@thejohnkerr https://linktr.ee/freeramblinmen
2022-11-2235 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastCMAs, Favourites for Days and the Irish Country WaysStuart and John react to country music's biggest night... with viewership of last week's Country Music Association Awards actually up this year! The guys then take turns naming their five favourite artists in the genre right now (spoiler: they're all American). Before bouncing back across the Atlantic and closer to home, for a conversation with Scottish meets Irish country star, Lisa McHugh. Another considered interview this week, so a cuppa or two is recommended! Listen at your leisure or split it up with the timecodes below... 1:25 - CMAs reaction17:00 - Our favourite artists i...2022-11-151h 22Free Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastGlory Daze and Songs of PraiseStuart and John jump into some country music news, including Shania Twain's recently-announced shows in Ireland next year. They ask each other "what songs are you just loving right now?" And John follows up his radio play of viral TikTok song, Glory Daze, with an interview of Rachel McIntyre Smith - the song's singer and writer. It's a considered interview with the rising Rachel, from small-town, Oliver Springs, in East Tennessee. So eh... maybe grab a cuppa ;) 7:00 - What songs are you just loving right now?20:49/24:14 - Glory Daze/Rachel McIntyre Smith in co...2022-11-0857 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastThere's Something About LaineyStuart and John dive into a discussion on the Country Music Association Awards, before having this year's most-nominated artist, Lainey Wilson, in conversation. Lainey's new album, Bell Bottom Country, is also reviewed, and there are thoughts shared on the song she features on from HARDY - wait in the truck. Morgan Evans meantime - his song Over For You, gets its just review! 3:38 - CMAs discussion11:33 - Lainey Wilson in conversation22:33 - Bell Bottom Country review30:35 - HARDY and Lainey's wait in the truck32:59 - Morgan Evans' O...2022-11-0138 minFree Ramblin' Men: A Country Music PodcastFree Ramblin' Men: A *New* Country Music PodcastA new space for country music. With co-hosts, Stuart Banford and John Kerr. This week, Canadian singer-songwriter Tenille Townes, and Tennessee hitmaker Russell Dickerson, are in conversation on the pod. Both artists played gigs in Belfast last Sunday night (16 October). And Stuart and John caught up with some attendees. Meantime, next year's C2C: Country to Country music festival line-up is up for discussion! 5:33 - Tenille Townes in conversation21:42 - Russell Dickerson in conversation34:39 - Russell reaction @ The Empire in Belfast43:23 - Tenille reaction @ the Limelight in Belfast2022-10-241h 02
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Garry Banford - Founder and lead coach at DuratusIn a twist to 'normal jogging' at The Duratus Mind Podcast, Gaz was interviewed by Ben Ryan for Ben's podcast. But due to Ben's new role at Brentford FC he won't be able to release podcasts for the foreseable future. But Ben has shared the audio with Gaz and we hope that you enjoy Gaz being on the other side of the microphone and very much in the hot seat! Gaz is a former Special forces Sergeant Major who now coaches senior executives to feel more authentic and be more resilient themselves. Gaz has a deep interest in p...2022-07-221h 22
Wear Many HatsEp 85 // Kate BanfordKate Banford is a comedy producer and loves all things comedy. Which I probably didn’t have to say that if she’s a comedy producer.
Kate is the Executive Director of The Elysian and formerly the co-founder and owner of Good Good Comedy Theatre in Philly.
Over at Good Good comedy, it was an award winning comedy theatre that is known for curating original shows and breaking new talent. My favorites she had there were Jaboukie Young-White, Julio Torres, and Aparna Nancherla.
Kate produced and directed the music video “Hysterical” by Sad13.
Ka...2021-12-2259 min
Bleav in The Comedy Bureau Field ReportEp. 84: Kate Banford & Homes for WeirdnessLA's newest home for comedy, especially the kind that colors outside the lines, The Elysian, is officially alive. We have artistic director Kate Banford join us for this week's TCB Field Report to give us the origin stories of both herself (her first theater in Philadelphia, The Good Good Comedy Theatre) and this shiny new theater (and even explain why they went with a skunk for a logo). Banford has long since done and championed comedy that pushes the art form forward and, with so many LA venues closed over the last two years, it's a saving grace that...2021-11-031h 28
The Duratus Mind PodcastFloyd Woodrow - SAS Major, business leader and authorOne of the youngest soldiers ever to have been selected for the elite SAS, Floyd Woodrow retired as a Major after over 3 decades of service and is now a successful business leader, renowned speaker on leadership and performance coaching worldwide. Floyd has an incredible track record of success as a Military Leader, Director, Non-Executive Director, Consultant and Negotiator. Floyd is challenging, supportive and totally committed to developing elite teams and individuals as well as offering practical and commercial value in strategic planning and execution.Floyd has authored a number of books which can al...2021-07-221h 13
The Gold Dust PodcastGarry Banford - Train Hard, Fight EasyGarry Banford is a former Sargeant Major in the British Special Forces. Garry was in the SBS for 22 years, and is one of the UK's most experienced combat leaders. He is now a renowned leadership and resilience coach at Duratus UK, and the host of the Duratus Mind Podcast. 2021-07-091h 18
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - ThruDark - Endeavour through adversityThruDark are a technical outdoor clothing company born from arduous environments and highly demanding circumstances. The Directors of the company were all forged from decades within UK Special Forces. Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker and Louis Tinsley talk all things Thrudark including; purpose, leadership, success, why Jay Morton left the company and managing the pressure of running a global clothing brand. Staz also shares his recent experiences as the mole and DS on the hit TV show SAS WDW. 2021-07-011h 23
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Tony Blauer - Fear and Self-Defence Expert2021-06-251h 21
Questioning Everything PodcastQuestioning Everything Podcast EP7 - Interview with Debra Lee BanfordThe first Questioning Everything interview and we have the pleasure of speaking with our old friend and proxy Mom for many years, Debra Lee Banford, also known as Thistle. We met during jam night at a pub and I have known her for over 25 years. It was a great reunion, but not everything is peaches in this orchard. Listen to find out more...
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Question Everything Podcast with Garrett & Adam is a podcast about... well, EVERYTHING. Get these two together and they can only stay on topic for a sentence or two before they are...2021-06-221h 04
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Dinger Bell - Atlantic Ocean Row Solo UnsupportedThe Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to achieve success in any sector.This episode Gaz speaks to another old friend Dinger Bell. Dinger is a former Royal Marine who since leaving the military has completed a number of arduous challenges. None however are quite as tough as the New York to United Kingdom solo unsupported ro...2021-05-241h 18
The Modern Mind#2 | Garry Banford | How To Develop a Special Forces Mindset.In this episode, Fergus is joined by Garry (Gaz) Banford - former Sergeant Major of the SBS, with 16 years of service in the UK Special Forces.Gaz now coaches high performing teams and individuals, helping them to optimise their own leadership, behaviours and resilience. Working with teams from finance to football, he's learned how to help them communicate their problems better, demonstrate authentic leadership for performing under pressure, whilst always managing their own wellbeing.Gaz is uniquely placed to offer insight on leadership within any context, and carries a wealth of experience that are incomprehensible...2021-04-121h 09
EDREI LAEL APOLOGÉTICAQ & A with RAD APOLOGETICS (Brett Banford)In a pleasant night (05/04/2021), Edrei Lael and Elizeu Castro, from Brazil, offer interesting questions to Brett Banford, from North Caroline-USA, about arguments for the existence of God; evolution x creation; resurrection of Jesus Christ; and possibility of miracles.2021-04-0657 min
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Ray Carole - Author, Adventurer and SAS SergeantThe Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to achieve success in any sector.This episode Gaz speaks to an old friend Ray Carole. Ray is a classic British ambassador who is authentic, unique and extremely diversified as he pushes the boundaries in life.From Royal Marine to SAS Sergeant, North Pole to the South P...2021-02-262h 16
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Geoff Thompson - BAFTA winning screenwriter and self defence expertThe Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to achieve success in any sector. Today's episode is Geoff Thompson, a BAFTA winning screenwriter: Author of fifty books, he has appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list several times. His first book, Watch My Back, became a stage play, a BAFTA nominated film starring Ray Winstone, and a BI...2021-02-031h 20
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Project Vertical - Part 2 ReflectionsThe Vertical Marathon's reflections. Gaz interviews Fergus Crawley and Jonny Pain 2 months after they had embarked on their epic quest of 32 ascents of Ben Nevis on 1/11/20 in aid of mental health and the prevention of male suicide. This was to include; 42,200m elevation gain and 540km of distance travelled each. Gaz digs deep on what they learned from the experience, what went well, what went really bad and what they've got planned for the future. #CLIMBYOUROWNMOUNTAIN2021-01-081h 06
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Harry Moffitt - Former Australian SAS leader, CEO and author.Psychologist, CEO, author, and former SAS Team Commander: Anthony “Harry” Moffitt recently retired after nearly 30 years with the Australian Defence Force, most of which was spent with Australia’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. He completed 11 active service deployments amassing nearly 1000 days on Special Operations globally, including being wounded in action in 2008 and repatriated toAustralia due to his wounds. Harry completed his time with the SAS as its Director of High-Performance. He also recently authored his memoir, Eleven Bats, a book about his military service and his love of cricket.In this episode Harry shares...2020-12-111h 19
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Project Vertical - The vertical marathon - part 1Gaz talks to Fergus and Jonny before their epic challenge next weekend on 1/11/202042,200m elevation gain.Ben Nevis x 32.540km.Monotony. Dread. Loneliness. Pain. Darkness. Doubt. Fear. Fight. Shame. Everything that this project represents, and sadly, what thousands of men suffer from in silence every single day. This doesn’t have to be the case. We all have our own uphill battles to face, but there is no reason for us to fight them alone. This is why @Fergus Crawley is not tackling this year alone, his coach and friend, Jonathan Pain is joining hi...2020-10-261h 12
There It Is PodcastNo. 195 - Good Good Comedy with Kate BanfordIn this episode we talk to comedian and co-founder of Good Good Comedy Theater, Kate Banford! Kate Banford, of Philly's Good Good Comedy Theater, is now out in Los Angeles! She talks to Jason about why she recently moved out there. They also talk comedy, performing comedy in college, starting a comedy theater and what drove her to start a theater in the first place. Kate's a delight so give it a listen!
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The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Mark Colbourne MBE - Paralympic Gold MedalistMark Colbourne MBE overcame life changing adversity in the form of a severely broken back to a paralympic gold medal. A paragliding accident in his 30's when his life's passion was living a healthy active lifestyle came as a crushing blow. But from keeping a positive mindset, setting goals and taking on the challenges in his way saw him far exceed any expectations his doctors could have foreseen. He threw himself into cycling and it was only a few short years before he found himself in the dream position of being in the final of London 2012 Olympic track event. ...2020-10-191h 17
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Dylan Hartley England and Northampton Rugby CaptainThe Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to achieve success in any sector.In this episode Dylan Hartley, one of the England rugby's most successful captains uncovers all he knows about making it in elite sport, what drove him, how he dealt with disappointment and his biggest challenges. This is a mindset and motivation masterclass. 2020-09-211h 50
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Shanaze Reade - 9 x BMX and Track World ChampionIn this episode Shanaze shares with us what it took her to become such a talent at such a young age. She opens up about what it's like to carry the pressure of thousands, how the wheels fell of her ride in GB cycling and the depths that she sank after her Olympic dreams were crushed. She then explains how she pulled herself back from the darkest days she has ever known, to where she is now thriving in her next chapter.Follow Shanaze on Instagram and Twitter at @ShanazeReade2020-08-291h 17
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Tobias Guttridge - former UKSF and founder of Bravery.org.ukTobias Guttridge is a South African who volunteered to serve in the UK's Royal Marines then subsequently in UK Special Forces before tragically being shot in the neck on operations. His injuries meant that he has lost the use of all of his limbs from the neck down and will spend the rest of his life on a ventilator. Most people's lives within these boundaries would be limited - but not Toby. Toby has gone on to university to achieve a business degree, has set up his own successful business www.bravery.org.uk which supports underprivileged children and con...2020-07-241h 20
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Andy Halliday Former Met SFO and Team GB coachAndy Halliday spent over 30 years working in the police and for the vast majority of that time was serving as a Specialist Firearms Officer (SFO) for the Metropolitan Police. Experienced through thousands of criminal and Counter Terrorist operations as an SFO as well as an elite sport coach, he has a deep understanding of how individuals and teams function and learn. Andy was involved in a number of high profile events. None more so than in 2005 being a member of the team who entered Stockwell Tube station in London where a Brazilian national, Jean Charles de Menezes, was...2020-07-0956 min
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Richard Sharp CEO Team Rubicon UKThe Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things performance, mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven and what it really takes to achieve success. Team Rubicon UK is a disaster response organisation that leverages the unique skillsets of veterans and first responders to help disaster victims while using service and camaraderie to help veterans gain community, a sense of purpose, and identity to promote transition to civilian life. Their CEO...2020-06-2350 min