Combat Fuel Podcast

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast , we sit down with Major Rosie Wild   Royal Artillery officer, the first woman in history to pass P Company , and a Great Britain triathlete . Rosie has spent around 12 years in the British Army, progressing through a career that has challenged both physical standards and long-held perceptions around women serving within demanding military environments. S...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we turn the cameras on the man normally behind them Fraser Carson , Combat Fuel producer, former British Army soldier , former Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) in the ambulance service, and now a serving London firefighter . Fraser's journey has taken him from military service and P Company to frontline emergency services with more than a few life-changing...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Jack Wiles former RAF Regiment and Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) soldier , and now founder of RB Club , a rapidly growing rugby-inspired clothing brand. Jack spent 10 years serving in the RAF Regiment and SFSG before deciding military life was no longer the direction he wanted to pursue. He talks openly about joining the RAF Regime...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Harry Shepherd  former Royal Marines Commando and now a fitness coach working with military personnel and clients around the world to improve their fitness and performance. Harry spent five years in the Royal Marines before leaving the military and building his own coaching business. What started with a small number of clients has develo...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tom Merriman — a Royal Marine Physical Training Instructor (PTI) , husband, father of three, and known by many as The Wando PTI . Tom shares his experiences serving in the Royal Marines , from growing up in Stockport to earning the coveted Green Beret and becoming a Physical Training Instructor. He reflects on the mindset, discipline, an...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Jonny Pain — an extreme endurance athlete, mountaineer, and adventure coach who has built a reputation for taking on some of the toughest physical and mental challenges imaginable. Jonny shares the story behind his incredible Vertical Marathon , climbing Ben Nevis 32 consecutive times without leaving the mountain. He explains the physica...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tom Collins  former British Army officer , Royal Signals officer , and now a successful online fitness coach . Tom spent over two decades serving in the Army, leading soldiers and operating within high-pressure environments before making the decision to leave military service and pursue a completely different path in the fitness industry...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Phil Campion  former British Army soldier , SAS veteran , author, broadcaster, and security contractor. Phil shares stories from a career spent operating in some of the world's most challenging environments, discussing military service, special forces selection, operational deployments, and life after the Armed Forces. He reflects on the...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Ollie Cooke  former 7 RHA Para soldier , bodybuilder, and founder of Heavy Duty Gym Wear , a brand built around hard work, discipline, and working-class values. Ollie shares his experiences serving in the Army, the realities of military culture, and the lessons he took from life in an airborne artillery unit. He reflects on the challenge...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Yates a former soldier from 4/73 Battery , founder of Veterans Army (VA) , and owner of his own dog training business . Ryan shares his experiences serving in the military, operating within one of the Army’s most respected surveillance and reconnaissance units, and the mindset required to perform in high-pressure environments. He re...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with PJ Harries  a former Royal Marine , former firefighter , and now the owner of Gibraltar Trading Company , building a business rooted in discipline, resilience, and purpose. PJ shares his experiences serving in the Royal Marines , the standards and mindset required to operate within one of the world’s most respected military forces, and h...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Shane Curtis — a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, competitor, and coach who has dedicated years to mastering one of the most demanding combat sports in the world. Shane shares his journey through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, from the early stages of learning the fundamentals to earning his black belt. He talks about the discipline, consistency, a...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Jim Elliott — a former British Army soldier who served in 7 Para RHA (Royal Horse Artillery) and has since transitioned into a career as a psychologist. Jim shares his experiences serving in the British Army, operating within an airborne artillery unit where discipline, pressure, and performance were part of everyday life. He reflects on...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Rob Clark — a British Army veteran, Pashto-speaking translator, and now working within government, whose role has led to him being sanctioned by Russia. Rob shares his experiences serving in the British Army, including working as a translator and operating in complex environments where language, culture, and communication were critical....

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tony Gibson a British Army veteran with 26 years of service, who played a key role in some of the UK’s most significant state events, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, and King Charles III’s Coronation. Tony shares insight into the discipline, responsibility, and pressure that comes with operating a...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Sam Sheriff former Royal Marine Physical Training Instructor (PTI), founder of REORG, and the first serving Royal Marine to achieve a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Sam shares insight into his time in the Royal Marines, the responsibility of serving as a PTI, and the mindset required to operate at a high standard within an elite militar...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Luke Dalton former Royal Marine, UK Special Forces veteran, and owner of Contact Coffee Co. Luke shares his experiences serving in elite military environments, discussing the real challenges within UK Special Forces, including pressure, standards, identity, and life beyond service. He also opens up about the transition from military oper...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tony Gibson a British Army veteran with 26 years of service, who played a key role in some of the UK’s most significant state events, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, and King Charles III’s Coronation. Tony shares insight into the discipline, responsibility, and pressure that comes with operating a...

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Rick Webb, a military veteran and combat casualty of Afghanistan who is now a full-time professional golfer. Rick shares his experiences serving on operations, the injury that led to the loss of his leg, and the long road of physical and mental recovery that followed. He speaks candidly about identity, resilience, and how discovering gol...

Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine Commando who lost both legs and an arm during combat operations in Afghanistan. In this episode, he shares the brutal reality of recovery, identity loss, and how he rebuilt purpose after life-changing injuries. We discuss Mark’s service in the Royal Marines Commandos, the injuries he sustained on operations, and the physical and mental battles that followed. He...

Former Royal Marine Commando Tom “Tegs” Day breaks down the reality of earning the Green Beret, losing rank, rebuilding identity, and transitioning into high-performance civilian life. In Episode 2 of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tegs to explore life inside the Royal Marines, the demands of Commando training, and the discipline required to operate at a high level both in uniform and b...