Military Veterans Podcast
This portable podcast is hosted and edited by Gavin Watson, a British Army veteran of 16 years. He talks to other military veterans, allowing them to share their stories and experiences from before, during and after service.
This podcast will give non-military personnel the chance to gain a better understanding of military life and gain an insight into what the transition back to civilian life can be like. These strong individuals may inspire, after dealing with diversity, resilience and possibly life changing injuries or illnesses.
If you’re a veteran missing your time in the military, this is a great way to rekindle that fire. Regardless of service, rank or time served....every veteran has an experience to share. Sometimes, they just need an opportunity to do so.
This podcast is recorded and edited in Gav’s free time.
Episodes
96 episodes
PTSD Special with Adrian Cole MBE
In this PTSD Special, previous podcast guest AJ Pingram and host Gav Watson share their personal journeys with PTSD and how they came to meet Adrian Cole MBE. Adrian, also known as Ady, recounts his individual journey from his 20-year career in...
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1:38:55
Ep 060: Spr Josh Brown - British Army (RE) Veteran
In 2014, Josh enlisted in the British Army as a Royal Engineer, serving for a period of six years and attaining the rank of Sapper (Spr).In this episode, Josh discusses his journey of growing up and his aspiration to join the Royal Engin...
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Ep 059: Mne Alex Krol - Royal Marines Veteran
Alex joined the Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) in 2001 and served for four and a half years, attaining the rank of Marine (Mne).In this episode, Alex discusses the process and his journey in joining the Royal Marines Reserve, including his ...
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Viewpoint 35: Murray Hambro
Original Episode: Ep 035 - LCpl Murray Hambro from 10th April 2023.In this Viewpoint: Murray shares his journey of leaving the Army as an amputee and finding a new sense of p...
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Ep 058: Lt Col Ian Marlow - British Army (AAC) Veteran
Ian joined the British Army in 1989, serving in the Army Air Corps for 21 years. During this tenure, attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col).In this episode, Ian discusses his journey through the University Officers’ Training Co...
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2:23:52
Viewpoint 34: Kerry Gospel
Original Episode: Ep 034 - Maj Kerry Gospel from 10th March 2023.In this Viewpoint: Kerry discusses his decision to leave the British Army, acknowledging that the opportune mo...
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Ep 057: Sgt Ben Gallagher - Special Forces (UKSF) Communicator Veteran
Ben enlisted in the British Army in 2005, joining the Royal Corps of Signals. During the course of 16 years of service, Ben attained the rank of Sergeant (Sgt).In this episode, Ben recounts his journey into the British Army, detailing th...
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Viewpoint 33: Steve Rindahl
Original Episode: Ep 033 - MAJ Steve Rindahl from 10th February 2023.In this Viewpoint: Steve shares his transition back to civilian life, after fully leaving the military, a...
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21:07
Viewpoint 32: William Taylor
Original Episode: Ep 032 - Sgt William Taylor from 10th January 2023.In this Viewpoint: William talks about how his book 'On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vietnam' ...
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21:26
Viewpoint 31: Ryan Yates
Original Episode: Ep 031 - LBdr Ryan Yates from 10th December 2022.In this Viewpoint: Ryan shares founding a not-for-profit Community Interest Company called
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Ep 056: Cpl Gerry Dolan - Royal Air Force Veteran
In 2008, Gerry enlisted in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as an Aerospace Systems Operator and served for nine years, attaining the rank of Corporal (Cpl).In this episode, Gerry discusses his decision to join the Royal Air Force (RAF) and his...
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1:09:32
Viewpoint 30: Alex Gardiner
Original Episode: Ep 030 - Maj Alex Gardiner from 10th November 2022In this Viewpoint, Alex discusses his aspiration to become a civilian photographer, with the intentio...
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Ep 055: SSG Aaron Hale - U.S. Army (EOD) Veteran
Aaron joined the United States Navy (USN) in 1999 as a Mess Management Specialist (Cook), and later transferred to the United States Army (USA) as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist, serving for a combined 14 years. Aaron reached t...
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Viewpoint 29: Dianna Soriano
Original Episode: Ep 029 - SSG Diana Soriano from 10th October 2022.In this Viewpoint: Diana talks about her transition out of the U.S. Army back into civilian life, wh...
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Ep 054: SSgt Jo Hursey - British Army (RLC) Veteran
Jo joined the British Army in 1995 and served for 24 years in the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt).In this episode, Jo talks about joining up and going through training, which was during the terribl...
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2:55:29
Viewpoint 28: Joe O'Connor
Original Episode: Ep 028 - Sgt Joe O'Connor from 10th September 2022.In this Viewpoint: Joe talks about wanting to challenge himself, away from the Royal Engineers, and in 199...
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24:40
Ep 053: LAEM(WL) Ian "Mac" McKeachan - Royal Navy Veteran
Ian joined the Royal Navy in 1975, and served for 16 years as part of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), reaching the rank of Leading Aircraft Engineering Mechanic (Weapons Electrical) (LAEM(WL)).In this episode Ian talks about his journey in joi...
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3:18:54
Viewpoint 27: Tom Moore
Original Episode: Ep 027 - Lt Tom Moore from 10th August 2022.In this Viewpoint: Tom talks how the end of his career came to be, and how this was difficult for him to come ...
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Ep 052: Maj Tony Hulton - British Army Veteran
Tony joined the British Army in 1995, as a Probationary 2nd Lieutenant on a Short Service Limited Commission, and later joined both the Regular and Reserve services. He served a total of 19 years, reaching the rank of Major (Maj).In thi...
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Viewpoint 26: Sue Warner
Original Episode: Ep 026 - SNO Sue Warner from 10th July 2022.In this Viewpoint: Sue talks about returning from Afghanistan and needing to take a career break, due to a to...
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Ep 051: Bdr Gary Prout CGC - British Army (RA) Veteran
Gary joined the Royal Regiment of Artillery (RA) in the British Army twice, once in 1999 and again in 2004. He served for 12 years in total, reaching the rank of Bombardier (Bdr).In this episode Gary talks about his journey in joining t...
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3:03:16
Viewpoint 25: Barney Gillespie
Full Episode: Ep 025 - Cpl Barney Gillespie from 10th June 2022.In this Viewpoint: Barney shares his journey after leaving hospital and going through rehabilitation, sinc...
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21:08
Ep 050: SPC Robert Stark - U.S. Army (Airborne) Veteran
Bob joined the United States Army (USA) in 2002 as part of Airborne Infantry, and served for 4 years, reaching the rank of Specialist (SPC).In this episode Bob talks about his journey in joining the U.S. Army, and what it was like going...
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