Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast

Neil was a doorman before he became a Police officer. Neil was initially posted to Brentwood where he found himself subject of a criminal investigation whilst in his probation. He was exonerated. However, it jaded his view of the Police service and the senior management of his force. After 6 years Neil resigned and commenced his journey as an Estate Agent with his brother Matt. The pair opened Cha...

Allen Evershed was born in 1941 . He recalls the day the King died as he took his 11 Plus. He went on to join the metropolitan police and finally retired in 1994 as a Chief Supt. Allen witnessed some of England's finest hours and was present at some of the worst. He was the official radio carrier for the 1966 World cup, Watched Henry Cooper knock Cassius Clay to the ground, Handed a phone to an IR...

Dave grew up in the East End of London and in 1979, at 16 years of age, enlisted into the army. After basic training Dave was posted to the 2nd Battalion the Royal Irish Rangers and completed tours in Canada, Gibraltar, South Armagh and a United Nations tour in Cyprus. He also spent two years stationed in West Berlin where his duties included guarding Rudolf Hess in Spandau Prison. In 1988 Dave wa...

Gary Hayes was born in the East End of London. His family moved to Dagenham where he was raised by his parents who still live in the area. At the age of 17 Gary was preparing himself to join the Royal Green Jackets. Having joined the Army he served in Germany and left the military after 3 years. Gary ran his own business and was involved in the close protection of a number of high profile figures...

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Kevin Gay was only 20 when he joined Essex Police. He was posted to Southend and to move back towards the location where his future wife lived he transferred to Stansted Airport, where he became an authorised firearms officer. Kevin then sought a specialist role and moved to the elite Force Support Unit where he became an integral part of the team. His role on the FSU was varied and he undertook s...

Kirsty Last served as a Police officer in Hampshire, Western Australia and Essex. She completed her time in the Police on major crime. She eventually left the organisation when she had a clash of personalities with her Detective Inspector. Whilst her departure was difficult at the time and made her unwell, she had no idea of the success that she would have in the outside world. By the time she had...

Don Sheppard - From Laindon to The Normandy Beaches Don Sheppard was born on 4th May 1920. 2 years after the end of the 1st World War,19years after the passing of Queen Victoria. Don lost his father at the age of 16 and when he was 19 the war in Europe had started. Don was called to arms in 1940 and was eventually part of the force that fought in North Africa, Sicily and eventually Normandy. He wi...

Matt Telfer Maleary is the son of a former Police officer. By the age of 10 his parents had divorced and he was living with his father and two siblings in Rural Essex. Matts brother Simon joined the Royal Navy and this was part of the inspiration to join the armed forces. Matts dream was to become a Royal Marine but his initial contact with the recruitment team was very negative. He was told in no...

Episode 1 - Steve Hutley - Rehabilitation & Training Steve Hutley was one of the youngest members of the South Atlantic task force. He witnessed the horrors of war and was living on the munitions vessel. In reality this was a floating bomb and susceptible to attack by the Argentinian forces at any time. Following his service he joined Essex Police and became an accomplished dog handler. He out...