Good to hear a podcast from a decent normal infantry soldier, who’s not a para or sas 🤣 seen blokes with injuries not recover mentally like he has so an amazing lad, nice to to hear story’s of kajaki as well, that’s where I did my tour and it’s not really talked about
Much respect to Alex for getting out of the other side of a complete nightmare, yes, still damaged on many fronts, but he is still a great example of the resiliency of a serviceman, past or present. One thing I want to highlight is that the military are in no hurry to cut you off from the full service pay, before the inevitable war pension, because it could put you up to a higher pension scale, because of 'Time Served Prior' to getting a medical discharge. Thanks for starting this channel mate, it is good for all of us former servicemen.
Another great guest and interview, you have a great approach to your interviews and guests, I love the way you respectfully ad the right level of humor to some dark situations, very unique.
I've noticed this too. I've watched about ten episodes now and Phil always seems to know when to drop a little brightener into the conversation, really steers things well. Massive tip of the hat to Alex in this episode as well. He reminds me a lot of a good friend of mine.
I served with Alex in 1GG. I had no idea he was injured in 2007 with the Royal Anglians. I stayed with battalion and was with 3coy. I am glad he is doing well.
Another brilliant debrief Phil, with Alex. I spent 30 yrs with the RAF, mostly Chinook, 10 yrs contracting on defence projects and now 4 yrs with the MOD as a Chief Engineer, so still supporting the cause. Great to hear these stories that would otherwise be lost. Fascinating, keep it up. Good luck to Alex.
Excellent interview boys , I was in training around same time as this lad in AFC Harrogate 2004 /5 , but I was RGJ , my god the frustration of when he was explaining about when he got hit with his sarge bypassing the small compound without clearing wound me up so much , had that situation a few times myself as a rifleman but I'll say no more think we would be better off with just rifleman and junior n.c.o.s half of the times on tour lol , wish this lad all the best for the rest of his life , also you two bounced off one another great in this Phil 👍💪
So true, same can be said for fresh out of Sandhurst platoon commanders…. tactically clueless some of them (some being the problem, inconsistent pot luck ). I learnt most of the useful stuff from half screws
Hay phill really enjoyed this , sounds like a good bloke . This tour there was a book written about called attack state red , maybe look into getting some of the blokes on who were in this . I came after this tour and was in on herrick 11
Lincolnshire lads always did make great unfanteers. I remember seeing and talking with the Old Contemptables' from WW1 as a kid. Grew fewer by the year.
My childhood friend served as butler at Buckingham Palace when Harry was a teen around 2001/2002 and he confirmed he was a proper lad then too, always partying.
Would you be able to get Chris Ryan or Andy mcnab on big man both together would be very interesting that bravo two zero book is my favourite war book of all time and lone survivor getting Marcus luttrell on would be amazing Phil x
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Poor guy - woke up in Birmingham...
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Good to hear a podcast from a decent normal infantry soldier, who’s not a para or sas 🤣 seen blokes with injuries not recover mentally like he has so an amazing lad, nice to to hear story’s of kajaki as well, that’s where I did my tour and it’s not really talked about
Thank you for watching
Total respect from a former Scots guardsman.
Thanks for your support!
Much respect to Alex for getting out of the other side of a complete nightmare, yes, still damaged on many fronts, but he is still a great example of the resiliency of a serviceman, past or present.
One thing I want to highlight is that the military are in no hurry to cut you off from the full service pay, before the inevitable war pension, because it could put you up to a higher pension scale, because of 'Time Served Prior' to getting a medical discharge. Thanks for starting this channel mate, it is good for all of us former servicemen.
Thank you for watching
Another great guest and interview, you have a great approach to your interviews and guests, I love the way you respectfully ad the right level of humor to some dark situations, very unique.
Wow, thank you!
I've noticed this too. I've watched about ten episodes now and Phil always seems to know when to drop a little brightener into the conversation, really steers things well.
Massive tip of the hat to Alex in this episode as well. He reminds me a lot of a good friend of mine.
I served with Alex in 1GG. I had no idea he was injured in 2007 with the Royal Anglians. I stayed with battalion and was with 3coy. I am glad he is doing well.
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Great podcast keep them coming. 👌
Total love and respect! Great interview, Phil!
A fellow Lincolnshire lad. Nice one. All the best to you, Alex. Cheers Phil.
I was in the Vikings ,b coy. Then 2nd battalion good pod really enjoyed phil
Thank you Phil and Alex for a very good but very moving interview. Regards and respect to you both and for your service best wishes😊❤😊❤
Thank you for you service. It must of been absolutely horrendous & shocking to wake up in Birmingham I know im a Brumie
Another brilliant debrief Phil, with Alex. I spent 30 yrs with the RAF, mostly Chinook, 10 yrs contracting on defence projects and now 4 yrs with the MOD as a Chief Engineer, so still supporting the cause. Great to hear these stories that would otherwise be lost. Fascinating, keep it up. Good luck to Alex.
Thank you for sharing!
Excellent interview boys , I was in training around same time as this lad in AFC Harrogate 2004 /5 , but I was RGJ , my god the frustration of when he was explaining about when he got hit with his sarge bypassing the small compound without clearing wound me up so much , had that situation a few times myself as a rifleman but I'll say no more think we would be better off with just rifleman and junior n.c.o.s half of the times on tour lol , wish this lad all the best for the rest of his life , also you two bounced off one another great in this Phil 👍💪
So true, same can be said for fresh out of Sandhurst platoon commanders…. tactically clueless some of them (some being the problem, inconsistent pot luck ). I learnt most of the useful stuff from half screws
Phil’s the dad I never had💯
Hay phill really enjoyed this , sounds like a good bloke . This tour there was a book written about called attack state red , maybe look into getting some of the blokes on who were in this . I came after this tour and was in on herrick 11
Former Coldstreamer First contact giggles With you there brother. Great chat. God bless.
Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Great interview. Phil’s a great bloke, really get’s the most out of his interviewees.
Great interview Phil Alex seems like a good lad,keep ‘em coming pal 💪🏼💯🇬🇧
Fantastic podcast.... Really great job. These guys are so inspirational... Hats off to 'em.
Great interview - really enjoyed this one.
Proper top lad 🫡🇬🇧
Thankyou lads very interesting really good 👍
Thanks for watching!
Great interview lads, you pair of legends! All the very best Alex 👍
Keep the content coming Phil.
Phil have you ever looked into getting some of the anglians on from herrick 6
Lincolnshire lads always did make great unfanteers. I remember seeing and talking with the Old Contemptables' from WW1 as a kid. Grew fewer by the year.
Thanks lads for your candor appreciate it. Love you guys 😊
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Great episode cheers lads
Thanks for watching! 😁
Great chat fellas. All the best for the future 👍👍
Thanks for watching
My childhood friend served as butler at Buckingham Palace when Harry was a teen around 2001/2002 and he confirmed he was a proper lad then too, always partying.
Thanks for sharing
What an absolute top lad As always Phil a great Podcast
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Great episode what a lovely guy humble ❤
Would you be able to get Chris Ryan or Andy mcnab on big man both together would be very interesting that bravo two zero book is my favourite war book of all time and lone survivor getting Marcus luttrell on would be amazing Phil x
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Hey Phil was you ever an instructor on SAS selection? If you was can you do a video on your experience with potential new recruits on the course .
Phil was never a DS, but Billy Billingham & Simon Leak were, who's videos you can find on our channel!
Lol my first contact in Iraq in 05 was from an American unit too 😅
Can you imagine waking up in Birmingham lol Terrifying !!!!!
Come on Phil come Michael bisping let's get him an eye
Guards at Harrogate 😂😂😂 You should be glad you Didn’t do Pirbright mate.
Pirshite 🤣
All do respect the fake laugh has to go!
Bore off mate. We’ve all got are quirks. You sound like your a right chisler. Anything positive to say??
Why are the Grenadier Guards called gobblers?