H-Hour Podcast

Gez Jones is an author, podcast host and former soldier.

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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

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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. Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

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

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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. Become a H-Hour Patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

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.

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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.

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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”. Become a H-Hour Patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

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. Become a H-Hour Patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcas

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. Become a H-Hour Patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

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.

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EEd 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. Join H-Hour Patrons at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

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.

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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.

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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 Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

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

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Jonny has served 17 years with the British Army as a regular and a reservist, deploying on multiple operations including most recently Afghanistan. He is the founder of Campaign Force – an organisation enabling and encouraging former service personnel to enter politics. https://www.campaignforce.co.uk/

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Rob Shenton is a former REME Officer who was medically retired due to PTSD and depression. He is now an ambassador of multiple charities including Project Recce and as a Charity Runner has completed the toughest, highest and coldest footraces in the world. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts!

H-Hour’s Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. John Vickers is the CEO of the world’s first commercial astronaut training centre and a former soldier in the British Army. https://blueabyss.uk

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Simon Town is the co-founder of Quickdraw Card Company and a former Royal Marine Sniper who served on multiple operations.

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