The Vet Files

EP 010 - Chris Shirley

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:26:04 GMT

This week's video is with Chris Shirley, former RMP who then went Corp commission into the Royal Marines. Upon leaving the military Chris has travelled extensively and on a trip to Afghanistan discovered the unseen sports clubs such as mountain biking, skateboarding etc which are not often associated with the country, which inspired him to start The Hiatus Project. Chris also talks about his 50 meter fall on the Matterhorn mountain and the impact that has had on his outlook of life.

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EP 008 - Gaz Timmins

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:28:59 GMT

This week's podcast is with former bootneck Gaz Timmins, who during his time going through Royal Marine recruit training kept a day to day diary of his time spent in Lympstone. Forward 15 years and that same diary has been turned into a book and a publishers deal and is due for release Spring 2021.

To watch the short film with Gaz, find it on The Nomadic Veteran channel on Youtube.

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EP 007 - Lee Spencer

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:26:27 GMT

This week's podcast is with Lee 'Frank' Spencer, who after completing one tour of Iraq and three in Afghan, lost his leg while helping at the scene of a road traffic accident in the UK. Not wanting to be defined by his disability he set out to prove just that by doing one of the most physically arduous challenges known to man.

Connect with Stapes on the gram: @leespencer_rm

Connect with me on the gram: @thenomadicveteran

Thanks for listening dudes

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EP 006 - Steve Wilkins

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:27:40 GMT

This week's podcast is with Steve 'Jorg' Wilkins, who I first worked with when I was a young marine. After 24 years in the Royal Marines, Steve found the transition into civilian life difficult and shorty afterwards was diagnosed with PTSD/PTSI. After reaching out and getting the help he needed, he made the decision to retrain as a therapist and help not only veterans but anyone who is struggling with their mental health.

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EP 004 - Martin '50Cal' Stapleton

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:09:50 GMT

This weeks inspiring veteran is Martin '50 Cal' Stapleton, former Royal Marine who left the Corps to follow his passion for MMA (mixed martial arts). Not only did he open a gym and become a coach but he also earned a World Title as a MMA fighter.

Connect with Stapes: @stapes_50cal and sbg_rochdale

Connect with me: @thenomadicveteran

Thanks for listening and a massive thanks to Stapes for sharing his story with us... Remember who the f**k you are!!

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EP 003 - Luke Morrison

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:22:31 GMT

In the third episode of 'The Vet Files' a Paratrooper Veteran, Luke Morrison, who lost his leg while touring in Afghanistan, talks about his goal to become the first amputee skydiving instructor in the UK and how his positive mindset has helped him to adapt to life after his injury.

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EP 002 - Al Henry

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:42:28 GMT

A podcast talking to veterans who are chasing their dreams and not following the norm of a 9-5 work life, basically getting after it and being inspirational.

Al Henry is spent 13 years in the British military and completed the All Arms Commando course so he could work with 3 Commando Brigade. Once a civvy he worked in Iraq on the CP circuit for 5 years before leaving that world behind and now runs a meal prep business with his with Steph and are living life on their terms.

Enjoy and laters

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EP 001 - John Beamson

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:49:24 GMT

A podcast talking to veterans who are chasing their dreams and not following the norm of a 9-5 work life, basically getting after it and being inspirational.

First up we chat with John 'The Eagle' Beamson' who after serving 10 years in the British Army joined civvy street and after a few bumps in the road found his passion in life (hiking) and started his own adventure event company - Robustours!

Awesome way to get the podcast going and hope you enjoy.

Laters dudes

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