HeyJaredThe Old Paratrooper Podcast
A no frills podcast, just an ex Paratrooper, mercenary and firefighter chatting to a wide variety and diverse range of guests.
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TIM SPICER: The Untold Story of SAS Founding Father Brian Franks: The Axe and the Balloon (opens the original)
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Tim Spicer joins The Old Paratrooper Podcast to discuss his new book, The Axe and the Balloon, exploring the remarkable life and legacy of Brian Franks one of the founding fathers of the SAS.In this episode, Tim takes us into the world of the early Special Air Service and the man behind a story that deserves to be far better known.From wartime service and the formative years of the SAS to the character, leadership and experiences that shaped Brian Franks, Tim reveals the research and stories beh
We learned too late - three deaths exposed the cost of bad planning: Chris Ryan reflects. (opens the original)
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FULL EPISODE BELOW https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fTtoyZ4BecXDZ8uBpwtCN?si=b8b4c13b45634ede The hardest lessons in war are the ones bought with lives. Chris Ryan reflects on the patrols that went wrong, the SOPs that were broken to get troops on the ground in Iraq, and the brutal cost of learning from failure too late.Chris Ryan is one of the most recognised names to come out of the SAS. From covert operations and life behind enemy lines to the reality of serving in one of the world's most el
How SAS: Who Dares Wins Became Bigger in America and Britain. (opens the original)
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FULL EPISODE BELOW https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OaGtrHNkJJYZ4YkjS4xrM?si=ffb1ce7573244b03 Billy B shares why Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is gaining traction in the US, how SAS: Who Dares Wins has continued to evolve over its 10 years, and why younger audiences are tuning in. He also previews the upcoming British season and teases a new twist. A behind-the-scenes conversation about the growth and staying power of a reality TV format on both sides of the Atlantic.Ex-Military? Strugg
BRENT TUCKER , GREEN BERET, DELTA FORCE NOW TIER ONE PODCAST HOST HAS AN UNFILTERED CHAT WITH TOPP. (opens the original)
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Brent Tucker spent 20 years in US Army Special Operations, serving as both a Green Beret and an operator with the elite 1st SFOD-D — better known as Delta Force. Across his career, Brent completed 13 combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, serving as an assaulter and sniper. His service came at a serious personal cost: he was shot and wounded by grenade shrapnel during combat in Afghanistan, injuries for which he received the Purple Heart. After medically retiring as a Master Sergeant
9/11 AS IT HAPPENED: Former FDNY Firefighter James Hanlon : 25 Years On (opens the original)
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As the world marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, former New York firefighter James Hanlon joins The Old Paratrooper Podcast to share his personal experience of the day that changed America forever.James reflects on witnessing the attacks unfold, the courage and sacrifice of his fellow firefighters, and the lasting impact 9/11 had on New York’s fire service and the wider world. He also discusses his work as a documentary filmmaker, preserving powerful real-life stories and bringing audiences clos
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