Husband and wife team in British politics: Johnny Mercer is a Conservative MP and a former British Army Officer. Felicity Cornelius-Mercer is a parliamentary staffer and manages Johnny’s constituency office in Plymouth.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Iain is a former Superintendent of West Midlands Police, author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and podcast host.

Link to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tango-juliet-foxtrot/id1559103724

Link to his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tango-Juliet-Foxtrot-British-policing-ebook/dp/B09BTP8QQV

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Jamie is the CEO of Flight Beyond Sight – revolutionising training through the use of state-of-the-art VR headset technology. https://flightbeyondsight.com/ Jamie is also an instructor with over 20 years of experience across a wide range of disciplines, both on the ground and in the air, including support helicopter operations, attack, ISTAR, surveillance, VIP tasking and solo pilot operation. As well as operating in the above roles, by both day and night, he has also instructed in all of them worldwide.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Adam spent his military career in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, has spent many years in the maritime security industry and is now an officer with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. In 2022 he will be taking part in “Yompathon” – a 3863 mile march across the United Kingdom visiting over two hundred Military and emergency service establishments, to raise money and awareness for mentally wounded veterans suffering from Mental Health issues. https://yompathon.com

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Gez Jones is an author, podcast host and former soldier. https://vsompodcast.com

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

James is a former paratrooper and now part of the submarine service. He has organised “Yompathon” – a 3863 mile march across the United Kingdom visiting over two hundred Military and emergency service establishments, to raise money and awareness for mentally wounded veterans suffering from Mental Health issues. https://yompathon.com

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Gaz Walsh is the General Manager of Giving to Services – a decentralised financial service that harnesses blockchain technology to empower those involved in public services. https://www.givingtoservices.com/ @SVStoken on Instagram and Twitter. Giving to Services on Facebook. Gaz is also the founder of Sin Eaters Guild and a former paratrooper who served with 2 Para and the Special Forces Support Group.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Steve Lees is a former Battalion 2i/c and now working with Mission Motorsport and Jaguar Land Rover on Armed Forces Engagement initiatives. https://www.missionmotorsport.org/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

 

Dr Grace Blest-Hopley is a researcher in the neurochemical and neurofunctional underpinnings of cannabis, cannabinoids and psychedelics.  Dr Blest-Hopley is also the Research Director at Heroic Hearts Project, a charity connecting military veterans with mental trauma to psychedelic therapy options: ayahuasca, psilocybin, ketamine. https://www.heroicheartsuk.com/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Dominic is the Defence & Security Editor for The Telegraph. He served for 23 years in the British Army with operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans and Northern Ireland. Originally a cavalry officer in The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards he later transferred to the Army Air Corps where he flew Gazelle helicopters. He retired in 2015 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Andy is the co founder of Templar Gin and Amber Tiger.  Andy spent 23 years in HM Forces, predominantly with helicopter forces in the RAF and Royal Navy, including several years with 7 Squadron RAF Special Forces Flight.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Steve Owen served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Afghanistan. He is also a fundraiser and Project Manager, working for Woody’s Lodge – a communications and social hub for veterans, emergency services, reservists and their families. Steve recently appeared in the BBC Wales documentary “Surviving Helmand”.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Richard Sharp is the co founder of Challenger Operations, former CEO of Re:Act Response, commissioned officer with the Royal Marines where he served in multiple theatres of operation. https://www.challenger-ops.com/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Julian “Woody” Woodall is a former Bombardier in the British Army and has recently completed “Escape from Colditz 2021” where he retraced the steps of allied prisoners of war who escaped the notorious PoW camp during WW2. Woody is also the owner of Medic Services International – a medical training company operating in the UK and globally.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Ben Garwood is a former member of 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (22 SAS) and founder of HR4K, Amanda Vernalls is a veteran spouse & CrossFit mum, former nightclub promotions manager and art tutor. Amanda is also the owner of The Galloping Gallery – raising funds for charity. Ben and Amanda are co-hosts of Own It – a series of short films promoting physical and mental well-being. Watch Own It on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fVHRB39h0A

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Ed Hargreaves served 23 years in the British Army, with the Parachute Regiment and later the Royal Army Physical Training Corps, deploying on multiple operations during his service. He is the owner of Warrior Strong Fitness. https://www.warriorstrongfitness.co.uk/

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Ash Winter is a former soldier who served with the Queen’s Royal Hussars. During his service he was diagnosed with Keratoconus – an eye disease resulting in loss of vision. He is now an award winning Welfare Officer at Defence Medical Welfare Service, host of the Ash Winter and Friends podcast, and ambassador for charity Fight for Sight.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

H-Hour’s Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Paul Gudonis is an entrepreneurial Executive Business Lead with extensive experience in telecomms. He is a volunteer with charity Re:Act Disaster Response and a former commissioned officer in the British Army.

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

Michael is a British TV host, Foreign Affairs correspondent, a regular analyst on MSNBC, NBC, and Huffington Post, and an emerging director and producer of documentaries spanning hardline current affairs, travel, and fashion. He retired from the RAF as a senior officer 2012, after 20 years of flying assault helicopters with 10 tours of duty under his belt. MikeyKay.com

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by Combat Cigars, The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.

Pen Farthing is a former Royal Marines Commando and founder of the charity Nowzad. https://nowzad.com

Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir )

This episode was sponsored by The Development Society, The Aardvark Group,  and Rugby4Heroes.