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The Old Paratrooper Podcast

Chris Binch
Mental Health
SAS
PTSD
Parachute Regiment
Boxing
Falklands War
Resilience
Sierra Leone
Veterans
Military Service
Afghanistan
Iraq War
Northern Ireland
ADHD
Maxi Hughes
Bosnia
Comedy
Operation Barras
Mental Health Awareness
Pilgrim Bandits

A no frills podcast, just an ex Paratrooper, mercenary and firefighter chatting to a wide variety and diverse range of guests. From actors to sports personalities to military guests and veterans covering a multitude of topics from there careers ,life in general to how people cope with various forms of mental health. Sometimes funny , sometimes emotional but hopefully entertaining and something peo... more

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Mark Ormrod wasn’t supposed to survive.On Christmas Eve 2007, one step on an IED in Afghanistan tore his life apart—both legs gone, right arm gone… pronounced dead on the battlefield.But he didn’t stay dead.Dragged back from the edge in the back of a... more

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Recent Guests

Kris Tanto
Former Ranger, contractor, co-author of 13 Hours Inside Account
The Old Paratrooper Podcast / Fourteenth Hour Foundation
Episode: Benghazi: 13 Hours of Pure Chaos
Melvyn Downes
Former SAS Warrant Officer
Special Air Service (SAS)
Episode: Ex-SAS operator Melvyn Downes reveals the grit, truth, and cost of elite warfare.
Joshua Leakey
Victoria Cross recipient
Parachute Regiment, British Army
Episode: Bravery Briefing: Short, gritty stories of courage from battlefields and beyond. Joshua Leakey VC
Ted Shirley
Former British Army sniper, author of Afghanistan Sniper, Trauma on the Frontline and Beyond
Self-published author, veteran advocate
Episode: Targets, Triggers & Truth: An Afghanistan Sniper’s Story
Adrian Freer
Retired Major General, former commander involved in Kosovo operations
British Army
Episode: A Night on the Lash with the Russians: Major General Freer’s Untold Kosovo Story
Pat Smith
Former Royal Anglian Soldier, turned comedian
Royal Anglian Regiment
Episode: Pat Smith ex Royal Anglian grit meets stand up comedy. Honest, Bold & Hilarious.
Dale Fenton
Former paratrooper and bare-knuckle boxer
Episode: Dale Fenton ex Para: His career, his harrowing parachute accident and taking a chance with BKB
Lindsay Bruce
Former SAS soldier and mindset coach
The Modern Warrior Project
Episode: Lindsay Bruce former SAS joins me for a 2nd time on wet walk up Pen Y Fan, before a quick pint
Jim Davidson
Legendary comedian and military supporter
Episode: Legendary comedian, presenter & Armed forces supporter Jim Davidson joins TOPP for a chat.

Hosts

Chris
Host of The Old Paratrooper Podcast
Dale Fenton
Former Paratrooper and veteran guest host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast I’m a lorry driver and spend hours listening to all the stories of real world experience from all the great guests keep it up and thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taffy grt
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Audience appreciates raw, real storytelling from veterans and emergency responders.
Listeners value candid discussions of mental health and coping strategies.
Guests often provide practical, actionable insights and relatable life lessons.
Shows' mix of gravity and humor resonates with long-time fans and newcomers alike.

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Talking Points

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Bob Shepherd former SAS, is back for a 2nd time to chat about all things Jungle & Survival
Q: Can you recount or recall the last time that you was in the jungle?
Bob reflects on how different it was from his first experience, now he sees roads and trucks near the jungle, indicating significant change.
Brian Wood MC: His career, Battle of Danny boy, war crimes accusations & Project Fire and Ice.
Q: How do you deal with the aftermath of the Battle of Danny Boy?
Brian discusses the emotional trauma and mental health struggles he's faced since the battle, acknowledging the lingering effects of his experiences in combat.
Brian Wood MC: His career, Battle of Danny boy, war crimes accusations & Project Fire and Ice.
Q: How did you find basic training?
Brian reflects positively on his military training, crediting his father for guidance and emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptation during that challenging period.
David Smith served in Afghanistan & was awarded a MID for saving a comrade's life under fire.
Q: What was the kind of turning point after that that you thought?
Smith recalls feeling empty and struggling with PTSD upon returning, realizing it was his greatest battle compared to the tour itself.
Ricky Nuttall ex firefighter who attended the tragic grenfell tower fire & SAS WDW contestant
Q: Describe to me... when we rock up at that fire.
As soon as we knew it was a job already, we knew it was a high rise, I was thinking about the high-rise kit.

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This show leans into blunt, first-person storytelling from veterans, current and former security professionals, and first responders, often weaving through mental health, resilience, and life after service. Episodes mix intense battlefield or high-risk experiences with practical takeaways on risk, leadership, and coping with trauma, beauty in grit, and moments of humor that reveal a candid, no-nonsense attitude. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on mental health support for veterans, a willingness to explore the moral complexities of combat, and guest diversity ranging from elite military to entertainers who foreground authentic, life-tested perspectives. Listeners appreciative of hard-won experience, practical insights, and pers... more

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7. Dale Fenton
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