The Debrief with Big Phil Campion

What does it take to survive the chaos of Iraq and the hell of Fallujah? Recon Marine Rudy Reyes knows the answer. In this explosive episode of The Debrief, SAS veteran Big Phil Campion sits down with Rudy to hear the untold story of a warrior forged by hardship, brotherhood, and battle. From growing up in foster care and taking custody of his brothers at just 18, to mastering martial arts and bec...

In this episode of The Debrief, Ben McBean, a former Royal Marine, joins former SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion to share his incredible story. After joining the Royal Marines at sixteen, Ben was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was severely injured in an explosion, losing his right leg and left arm. Despite the catastrophic injuries, Ben's mental strength and determination saw him push through h...

Henno, former Mercian Regiment soldier, joins SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion for a powerful episode of The Debrief. He opens up about his deployment on Herrick 15, first contact with the Taliban, surviving IED strikes, and the loss of a brother-in-arms. He also shares his battlewith PTSD, psychosis, and the struggle to rebuild his life after service in one of the hardest fights he’s ever faced. Subs...

Zoe Robson, former Royal Military Police Corporal, joins Big Phil Campion for an episode of Success After Service to share her incredible journey from soldier to business owner. From the age of three, she was determined to wear the red beret, overcoming every obstacle to earn her place in the RMP. Serving across Germany and Iraq, she built a career in policing and intelligence before making the di...

In this episode, former 22 SAS legend Big Phil Campion sits down with Farren Morgan the powerhouse behind 'The Tactical Athlete'.A former Queens Guard, Kings Guard, Paratrooper, and British Army Physical Trainer, Farren has dedicated his life to turning everyday people into elite performers. Now, he helps aspiring soldiers and service members crush military tests like P Company, the Comman...

In this episode of The Debrief, former SAS hardman Big Phil Campion sits down with Squadron Leader Colin S. Bell DFC AE — a true British hero and one of the last living legends of World War Two. Colin flew 50 combat missions over Nazi Germany in a Mosquito bomber, including 13 raids over Berlin, dodging flak and fighters night after night as part of the elite Pathfinder Force. He trained in the US...

In this episode of The Debrief, Ben McBean, a former Royal Marine, joins former SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion to share his incredible story. After joining the Royal Marines at sixteen, Ben was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was severely injured in an explosion, losing his right leg and left arm. Despite the catastrophic injuries, Ben's mental strength and determination saw him push through h...

Henno, former Mercian Regiment soldier, joins SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion for a powerful episode of The Debrief. He opens up about his deployment on Herrick 15, first contact with the Taliban, surviving IED strikes, and the loss of a brother-in-arms. He also shares his battlewith PTSD, psychosis, and the struggle to rebuild his life after service in one of the hardest fights he’s ever faced. Foll...

Former UK Special Forces military dog trainer Kieron Hawkes is on the podcast with former 22 SAS member Big Phil Campion. Kieron shares his incredible journey of 14 years spent training and handling dogs in some of the most remote and high-stakes environments, including his time with the canine training team within the renowned 22 Special Air Service. After being medically discharged due to mental...

In this episode, Alex Mason sits down with Big Phil Campion to share his journey from a tough upbringing to the military and beyond. From The Parachute Regiment to starring in SAS: Rogue Heroes, Alex’s path has been anything but ordinary. After earning his maroon beret, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2013, later moving into security and working with high-profile clients. His break in film and TV ca...

In this episode of Success After Service, former 22 SAS member Big Phil Campion sits down with Teague Young, founder and CEO of Combat Clipper Company, to discuss his journey from military life to entrepreneurship. As a Colour Sergeant with 16 years of service in 2 Royal Anglian, Teague has completed operational tours in Afghanistan and Mali, represented the Army in multiple sports, and now leads...

In this gripping account, John shares his extraordinary journey of bravery, sacrifice, and survival. As a Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Officer during the Falklands War in 1982, John was caught in a devastating explosion on HMS Antelope that cost him his left arm and took the life of his close comrade, Staff Sergeant Jim Prescott. Despite this life-changing injury, John’s determination to continue...

In this powerful video, Nikki Scott, founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, shares her deeply personal journey of grief and resilience. After losing her husband, Lee, to an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2009, Nikki was left to navigate life as a single mother while grappling with her own heartache. But through her pain, she found strength and purpose, ultimately founding the charity to support ber...

In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier and the first double above-knee amputee veteran to summit Mount Everest. Hari’s incredible journey from serving as a Combat Medic, Sniper, and Covert Surveillance Specialist in the British Army, to overcoming life-changing injuries caused by an IED in Afghanistan, is a testament to resilience and...

In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with John King, a 100-year-old World War 2 veteran and surviving crew member of HMS Janus. At just 18, John served in the Royal Navy and faced harrowing challenges during the Battle of Anzio on 23rd January 1944, when HMS Janus was sunk by a flying torpedo. Of the crew, 160 lives were lost, and only 80 survived. John is now the sole surviving...

At just 16, Dave Radband joined the British Army and went on to serve in some of the most intense combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. A soldier in the Parachute Regiment and part of the elite Special Forces Support Group, Dave led countless high-risk missions, earning a Mention in Dispatches for gallantry. But his battles didn’t end on the battlefield. Join Big Phil as he explores Dave’s extraor...

In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with Lily-Mae, a serving Naval Officer and helicopter pilot trainee who has achieved the extraordinary title of Britain’s only female serving Royal Navy Commando. Lily-Mae shares her journey through the grueling 16-week All Arms Commando Course, earning the coveted green beret and joining the ranks of an elite group. Follow This Podcast To Be...

In this Debrief episode, former SAS trooper Phil Campion sits down with Andy Williams to discuss his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to a career in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, MI5, and the fire service. He opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of combat, his transition from the military due to post-traumatic stress, and his later roles in MI5, private secu...

In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion interviews Davey Robb, the youngest Royal Marine in the Falklands War and a former Commonwealth Games boxer. At just 16, Davey joined the Royal Marines, quickly rising as the fittest recruit. He played a key role in the Falklands, manning a General Purpose Machine Gun during intense battles and enduring the gruelling march to P...

In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Glynn Roberts, former Royal Marine and founder of Essex Boot Camp (EBC) Glynn shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Essex to serving in intense military operations, including deployments to Afghanistan after 9/11 and Iraq in 2004. After leaving the Marines, Glynn transitioned into personal training, found...

In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Gareth Timmins, former Royal Marine, and the author of the acclaimed book Becoming the 0.1% and brand new book, The 0.1% Academy. At just twenty years old, Gareth completed thirty-four weeks of grueling Commando training, all while documenting his journey in a detailed diary—a unique and rare insight into elite milita...

In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Mick Hawkes QCB. Welcome back to Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Mick Hawkes, former SAS operative. This time, Mick delves deeper into his experiences from his time in the SAS as well as tackling rural crime and the critical importance of security training for farmers. Drawing from his extensive background...

In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Gareth De La Torre. Born a ‘pad brat’ in Paderborn, Gareth began to follow his father’s journey, and joined junior leaders, but quickly discovered it wasn’t the career for him. Finding himself in a lucrative, successful career in sales built Gareth his dream life, with expensive cars and holidays, before an accident a...

Born in Essex and moving around a lot in his younger years, PJ began to find himself fighting and getting into trouble, but he always had the military on his mind Joining the air cadets aged 15, PJ wanted to be a fast jet pilot, but later his attention turned to the Green Beret’s of the Royal Marines. Pushing to join aged just 16, but persuaded to complete his schooling, PJ joined the Royal Marine...

Born in Sussex, and pursuing his passion for music performing in bands, Efrem welcomed his first child aged 18. Growing up quickly, Efrem began a career in construction and quickly climbed the ladder whilst raising his children. Efrem's son James wanted to join the Parachute Regiment, but moved into the Intelligence Corps, where he would deploy on 2 tours of Afghanistan. On his second tour of...