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The Old Paratrooper Podcast

Chris Binch
Mental Health
Parachute Regiment
Military Service
Resilience
Mental Health Awareness
Battle Of Arnhem
World War II
Afghanistan
Narcissism
SAS
ADHD
Firefighting
Post-Traumatic Stress
Psychopathy
Stand-Up
Comedy
Iranian Embassy Siege
Falklands War
PTSD
Military Mental Health

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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Recent Guests

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
Jim Davidson
Legendary comedian and military supporter
Episode: Legendary comedian, presenter & Armed forces supporter Jim Davidson joins TOPP for a chat.
Harry Gow
Former paratrooper, member of multiple military units including 22 SAS, and barrister
Episode: Henry "Harry" Gow: 2 Para, 14 INT, South African Special forces ,SAS, RUC, author & Barrister.
Maxi Hughes
Current pro boxer with a focus on the super featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Episode: Maxi Hughes: A current super featherweight and Lightweight pro boxer and all round nice bloke.
Ian Getty
Former Royal Irish soldier and veteran of multiple military conflicts.
Episode: Ian Getty Ex Royal Irish, hostage in Sierra Leone, 2006 Afghanistan veteran and a top bloke.
Steve Heaney
Former paratrooper, former Pathfinder, and owner of a military cross.
Episode: Ex Para & Pathfinder Steve Heaney MC has a chat with us about his extraordinary career.
Jeff Williams
Former Royal Marine Commando, Falklands veteran, and English Veterans Award Silver Winner for Lifetime Achievement.
Episode: Jeff Williams, former Royal Marine, Falklands veteran & veterans Champion chats to TOPP
Mick Hawkes
Former SAS soldier and mental health advocate
Episode: In this episode we catch up with previous guest ex SAS soldier Mick Hawkes & his new ventures.
Adrian Freer
Retired Major-General, former paratrooper, and veteran of the Falklands and Kosovo conflicts.
Retired Major-General, former member of the Parachute Regiment
Episode: Adrian Freer, retired Major-General, Paratrooper, Falklands and Kosovo Veteran.

Host

Chris
Host and co-host with rich experience in military life and personal journeys, facilitating conversations with a diverse range of guests.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 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 Kingdom2 months ago

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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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8. Mick Hawkes

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