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
87 episodes
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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1:09:55
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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22:08
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 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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2:55:52
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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3:19:17
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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33:25
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 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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3:03:39
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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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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2:04:01
Viewpoint 24: Phil Klay
Full Episode: Ep 024 - Capt Phil Klay from 10th May 2022.In this Viewpoint: Phil talks about using the G.I. Bill to help getting a writing degree and go to teachers college, whe...
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Ep 049: PO1 Mike Lahiff - U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran
Mike joined the United States Navy (USN) in 2003, as part of the Aviation branch, before becoming a Navy SEAL. He served for 10 years, reaching the rank of Petty Officer First Class (PO1).In this episode Mike talks about his ambition to...
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1:40:59
Viewpoint 23: Larry Roke
Full Episode: Ep 023 - LH(Police) Larry Roke from 10th April 2022.In this Viewpoint: Larry shares the abrupt end to his career in the Royal Navy, and how he had to cope with th...
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15:25
Ep 048: SSgt Ben Garwood - British SAS Veteran
Ben joined the Parachute Regiment within the British Army in 1997, and served 23 years across multiple areas including, the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME), Pathfinders (PF), and finishing with the British Special Air Service...
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1:52:05
Viewpoint 22: Joey Jordan
Full Episode: Ep 022 - WO2 Joey Jordan from 10th March 2022.In this Viewpoint: Joey shares his transition back into civilian life, after achieving his big goal in his military...
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21:06
Ep 047: LCpl Steve Enright - British Army Veteran
Steve joined the British Army in 1986 and served for 12 years, as part of The Queen’s Regiment, which later amalgamated and became part of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR). He reached the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl).In th...
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1:18:59
Viewpoint 21: Tony Brooks
Full Episode: Ep 021 - Cpl Tony Brooks from 10th February 2022.In this Viewpoint: Tony talks about his mental health when he returns back to the USA after operational tours wi...
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21:41
Viewpoint 20: Richard Foster
Full Episode: Ep 020 - Sgt Richard Foster from 10th January 2022.In this Viewpoint: Richard talks about living with PTSD and coping by being busy and structuring his life a...
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22:46
Viewpoint 19: Gaz Crick
Full Episode: Ep 019 - SSgt Gaz Crick from 10th December 2021.In this Viewpoint: Gaz talks about his transition out of the British Army, creating his own business Northern Signs...
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15:20
Ep 046: Sgt Stu Hale - British Parachute Regt Veteran
Stu initially joined the Royal Marines Commandos in 1998, then moved over to the Parachute Regiment in the British Army and served for a total of 17 years, reaching the rank of Sergeant (Sgt). He specialised as a Sniper.In this episode ...
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