Hugh Keir

H-Hour

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A former sniper interviewing fascinating human beings.

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Hugh Keir

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H-Hour’s Leading Minds #2 Lt Col Mark Swann – Commanding Officer 3 Para 13.04.2021 29:52

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Lieutenant Colonel Swann is the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment (3 Para). Become a patron of this podcast at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support...

H-Hour Podcast #128 Professor Eddie Kone – BJJ Black belt, retired Met Police Officer 06.04.2021 1:37:17

Professor Eddie Kone spent nearly two decades as a Met Police Officer and is also a Brazilian Ju Jitsu Black Belt, learning under the Gracie family and is the founder of Eddie Kone BJJ. https://ekbjj.com Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts H-Hour...

H-Hour Podcast #127 Lt. Col. Ross Moy – British Army Doctor, Clinical Director MERT Training 31.03.2021 1:28:48

Ross Moy is a serving Doctor with the British Army who has deployed on multiple operations and is currently Clinical Director of the Medical Evacuation Response Team at RAF Brize Norton. Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts H-Hour on Substack: htt...

H-Hour Podcast #126 Tony Shannon – Ulsterman, REME Captain, Forces Barbarians LO 25.03.2021 1:25:49

Tony grew up during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. After achieving an engineering degree, Tony commissioned into the British Army’s Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He is now a Programme Manager and also fulfills a voluntary role as the Liaison Officer for Forces Barbarians RFC. Podcast host: Hugh Keir ( @hughkeir ) This […] Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin...

H-Hour’s Leading Minds #1 Michael Vallance – senior manager in finance and founder of @Rugby4Heroes 24.03.2021 28:29

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Michael Vallance has spent over 40yrs at senior levels in finance and is also the founder of OLRFC Rugby4Heroes, a not for profit organisation raising money for military charities. https://rugbyforheroes.org Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts...

H-Hour Podcast #125 Chris Cocks – Author of Fireforce: One Man’s War in the Rhodesian Light Infantry 17.03.2021 1:32:24

Chris was conscripted into the Rhodesian Light Infantry during the Rhodesian bush war and conducted hundreds of counter insurgency operations, inserting by helicopter and by parachute, sometimes deep within the neighboring countries of Mozambique and Zambia. He is the author of Fireforce - a book regarded as one of the most honest and accurate personal accounts of the Rhodesian war. Become a patro...

H-Hour Podcast #124 Stefan Hoole – ReAct Disaster Responder, ex-Royal Tank Regiment, bearded 09.03.2021 2:19:25

Stefan attempted to take his own life on several occasions while experiencing extreme mental ill-health. He is a military veteran (having served with the Royal Tank Regiment, including on operations in Afghanistan) and a volunteer with Re:Act Disaster Response. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk...

H-Hour Podcast #123 Mandy Small – RAF Police Dog Handler, Mental Health Advocate and Campaigner 27.02.2021 1:46:42

Mandy is an ex-RAF Police Dog Handler whose husband Chris, who served with the British Army, took his own life. Mandy and her son Jay now campaign for increased awareness of mental ill-health. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to gues...

H-Hour Podcast #122 Jack Marshman – UFC fighter, ex-Parachute Regiment 24.02.2021 2:08:11

Jack Marshman is a professional MMA fighter currently signed to the UFC, he is also a Close Protection Officer and a former paratrooper (having served with The Parachute Regiment on multiple operational tours including Afghanistan). Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hou...

H-Hour Podcast #121 Tara Maclachlan – RAF Regiment Veteran and Transgender campaigner 02.02.2021 1:40:21

Tara Maclachlan is a HM Forces SNCO veteran who, before transitioning from male to female, served 15 years with the RAF Regiment deploying on various operations including Op Banner in Northern Ireland and on Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during Gulf War 1. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild...

H-Hour Podcast #120 Chantelle Taylor – combat medic, author of Battleworn 27.01.2021 2:04:11

Chantelle Taylor is the author of "Battleworn: the memoir of a combat medic in Afghanistan". She is credited as the first British female soldier known to have killed in combat. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. ht...

H-Hour Podcast #119 Andrew Marr – author, Green Beret, founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation 25.01.2021 1:32:01

Andrew Marr is a retired Special Forces Green Beret, Warrior Angels Foundation cofounder, and the best-selling co-author of "TALES FROM THE BLAST FACTORY: A Brain Injured Special Forces Green Beret’s Journey Back from the Brink". His book has been turned into an award-winning full feature documentary titled Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain by EMMY and Academy Award winners. Become a p...

H-Hour Podcast #118 Dr Mark Gordon – pioneer in traumatic brain injury prevention and treatment 16.01.2021 1:07:51

Dr Mark Gordon is a pioneer in effective treatment for the effects of traumatic brain injuries resulting from physical and non-physical impacts. His research is significantly influencing the approach to prevention and treatment around the world, particularly in contact sports such as Rugby and American Football and also in military personnel. Become a patron of this podcast at Patreon.com/hkpodcas...

H-Hour Podcast #117 Keith J Abraham – Psychedelic therapy, CEO Heroic Hearts UK, ex 2 Para 13.01.2021 1:22:47

Keith served with The Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan. When he left he experienced mental ill-health and after attempting to gain help via conventional treatments, Keith travelled to Peru to seek a cure via psychedelics'. He is now a psychadelic therapist and personal resilience coach. Become a patron of this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Si...

H-Hour Podcast #116 Andy McGrillen – Host of That UFO Podcast 10.01.2021 1:09:22

Andy McGrillen is the host of That UFO Podcast, which brings some of the best, most credible guests from around the world of UFOlogy, UAP’s & associated subjects. (No tinfoil hat needed). Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts H-Hour on Substack...

H-Hour Podcast #115 John Bream – The Flying Fish 02.01.2021 1:25:25

John is a former paratrooper who now undertakes daring stunts to increase mental health awareness and inspire ex-military personnel. His most recent feat involved the world record attempt for the highest jump from a helicopter into water during which he suffered a fractured sternum, fractured coccyx and fractured wrist. Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguil...

H-Hour Podcast #114 Biljana Hutchinson – terrorist attack survivor 26.12.2020 2:09:36

Biljana Hutchinson was a humanitarian aid worker when her team's base in Kunduz, Afghanistan was attacked by the Taliban. Several people including Biljana were shot and injured and four members of her security team were killed, including former British paratrooper Shaun Sexton. Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour...

H-Hour Podcast #113 Dave Harding-Prior – host of Reorg Podcast, former Royal Fusiliers 19.12.2020 1:39:14

Dave Harding-Prior is the host of the Reorg podcast, which captures the combat experiences of former HM Forces personnel. He previously served in Afghanistan with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts H-Hour on Subs...

H-Hour Podcast #112 Nikki Scott – War widow, Founder Scotty’s Little Soldiers 13.12.2020 1:32:53

Nikki Scott's husband Lee was killed in Afghanistan in 2009 while serving with the Royal Tank Regiment. Since Lee's death, Nikki has established a charity focusing on the welfare of bereaved children of HM Forces personnel - Scotty's Little Soldiers. Become a patron of this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersgu...

H-Hour Podcast #111 Aaron Bartle – ex-submariner, owner Intemperance Knives 29.11.2020 1:27:33

At 31yrs old, Aaron Bartle left a successful career in the oil and gas industry to become a submariner in the Royal Navy. He served on multiple boats including HMS Triumph. Following an accident at sea, in 2019 he was medically discharged and has since setup his own company - Intemperance Knives, specialising in making high performance blades for tactical application. Support this podcast at patre...

H-Hour Podcast #110 Ebola Ian – Virologist, Microbiologist, Infection Control Subject Matter Expert 18.11.2020 1:28:11

"Ebola" Ian Hancock began work as a microbiologist in the 1980's with the Ministry of Defence. He is now a lecturer of infection control at the London Metropolitan University and is currently working in a covid19 surveillance laboratory. Ian is also a volunteer with Re:Act Disaster Response Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support...

H-Hour Podcast #109 Paul Taylor MBE, disaster response expert, ex-Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 01.11.2020 1:58:56

Paul served 26 years with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and is now an expert in disaster response operations and disaster risk reduction, working as the Operations Response Manager at Re:act Disaster Response (https://www.re-act.org.uk/). In 2020, along with his colleague Lizzie Stileman, he was awarded an MBE for his support to the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Send us Fan Mail Th...

H-Hour Podcast #108 Sammi Ferguson – widow of Staff Sergeant Jamie Ferguson Royal Army Medical Corps 25.10.2020 1:29:35

Staff Sergeant Jamie Ferguson served as a combat medic with the British Army, deploying to multiple operational theatres including Iraq and Afghanistan. He also spent a significant period of his career supporting Special Forces. On 18th June 2020 he took his own life. His widow, Sammi, requested to appear on this podcast in order to help others avert, or cope with, the most severe impacts of menta...

H-Hour Podcast #107 Paul Grennell – ex-Irish Guards, BJJ Practitioner, Grappling With Physio Podcast 20.10.2020 1:44:27

Paul is a former Irish Guard and creator of the Grappling with Physio Podcast (formerly "Primary Physio podcast"). He is a keen BJJ practitioner and physiotherapist. Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts H-Hour on Substack: https://hughke...

H-Hour Podcast #106 Simon Harmer – combat medic, entrepreneur, co-founder Mike Alpha 11.10.2020 1:50:49

Simon Harmer is a former Combat Medical Technician who is now a freelance speaker, business consultant and co-founder of Mike Alpha - a company dedicated to helping the UK Armed Forces community learn digital marketing skills. During his military service he deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, the Congo and Afghanistan. He lost both his legs to an IED strike during his final deployment in 2009 to Afghanistan...