The Muster Point Podcast

In this reflective end-of-year episode, Stu and Steve look back on an incredible year at The Muster Point. They highlight the growth of the community, the impact of launching the podcast, and the vital role of support networks for veterans. From powerful moments of remembrance to events that brought people together, they share the stories that shaped 2025 — with plenty of laughter along the way. A...

This week, The Muster Point lads are back with a proper sit-rep from the front line of veteran life. Stu and Steve pick up where they left off after the At Ease Festival , covering everything from Armed Forces T-Shirt Day , which raised over £10,000 for the Forces Employment Charity , to visits at Chicksands Intelligence Corps Museum , the Skill-at-Arms day in Sawbridgeworth , and updates from Ste...

Grenadier Guard. Afghan veteran. One-eyed wonder. In this explosive episode of The Muster Point Podcast: Beyond the Wire , Stu sits down with Alex Harrison , who survived being shot in the head during Herrick 6 and lived to tell the tale with raw honesty and brutal humour. From the parade square to Iraq and Kajaki, through the chaos of Mazdarak where his life changed forever, Alex shares the reali...

Ordered to play rugby, three ruptured discs later – cheers for your service, off you pop. That’s how Dean, a former Royal Engineer, was medically launched into civvy street. But this sapper didn’t sulk. He went on to serve with the police, fight illness, harness his ADHD superpower and build SquaddieBox – a simple but game-changing solution giving homeless veterans and blue-light workers a secure...

In this powerful episode of The Muster Point Podcast: Beyond the Wire , host Stu Mendelson sits down with Claire Lilly – veteran advocate, equestrian specialist with the Household Cavalry, and founder of the Forcer Protocol , a policing strategy now saving veteran lives across the UK. From the parade grounds of Knightsbridge to the painful realities of PTSD, addiction, and suicide, Claire shares h...

After months of mystery, the “Phantom Bearskin” finally lifts the lid on his true identity. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Mike – ex-Grenadier Guard – shares his journey from the parade square to the front line, witnessing the darkest sides of military life, the brutal cost of integrity at a court martial, and his battles with PTSD, suicide attempts, and recovery. Recorded at the Red Lion in...

In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast: Beyond the Wire , Stu Mendelson sits down with Chad Maskell – a man who’s lived more lives than a squaddie’s had brews. Surviving Deepcut Barracks , thrown out by the Army with no duty of care, facing homelessness, betrayal, and a string of knockbacks that would flatten most – Chad’s story is one of grit, resilience and getting back up, every single tim...

It’s Day 2 at the At Ease Festival and the sore heads are in full parade. 🍻 From veterans’ banter over brews to the wives’ choir belting out tunes that could march a regiment into battle, the camaraderie is alive and kicking. Stu and Steve are joined by a very special guest – Sleachy himself – bringing stories, laughs, and a healthy dose of squaddie mischief. Expect raw honesty, parade square hum...

The Muster Point Podcast from the At Ease Festival! 🎪 On this Friday night special, Stu and Steve fire up the mics under the festival lights to set the tone for a weekend of music, laughter and military camaraderie. Expect raw veteran stories, unfiltered forces banter, and a proper warm-up for the weekend ahead. From life in and after the military to the humour that keeps us all marching on, noth...

From winning Best Recruit to drunken disgrace, we share your proudest and most shameful military moments. Forces news, Muckers remembered, and car park confessions from Steve. Featuring Models for Heroes & Fighting With Pride. In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, Stu and Steve dive into your proudest and most shameful moments in military life. From smashing it on parade to smashing pin...

In this powerful episode of The Muster Point Podcast , we sit down with Rob Greaves — veteran of 25 years in the British Army, PTI, and founder of Armed Forces T-Shirt Day and the At Ease Festival . From the tank parks of Germany to the gym floors of Iraq, Rob’s journey is one of service, sweat, and starting again. 🎖️ Rob shares: His early days in the Queen’s Own Hussars and transfer to the Army P...

From stag duty to surprise inspections, welcome to a proper day in the life of a British squaddie, where the banter’s savage, the boredom’s deadly, and the bullsh*t never ends. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Muster Point Podcast , ex-forces hosts Stu Mendelson (Royal Engineers) and Steve Black (2RTR) take you through the highs, lows, and sheer weirdness of everyday military life. From Chal...

In this powerful episode of The Muster Point Podcast , we speak with Billy MacLeod MBE, veteran, charity founder, and unapologetic champion of veteran mental health and post-traumatic growth. Billy joined the British Army at 16, serving with the Royal Engineers across Northern Ireland, Belize, and Germany. But after a career-ending knee injury and a turbulent transition to civilian life, Billy fac...

In this emotional and inspiring episode of The Muster Point Podcast Beyond the Wire , Stu and Steve are joined by Nikki Scott, founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity supporting children who have lost a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. After the devastating loss of her husband, Cpl Lee Scott, Nikki set out to make sure no bereaved military child ever feels forgotten. From sc...

In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast , Stu and Steve take a no-holds-barred march through the weird, wonderful, and downright mental traditions of British military life. From sailors crossing the equator dressed as sea monsters, to tankies turning APCs into pirate ships, and Fusiliers biting bums as a rite of passage—this episode proves that discipline and dignity don’t always go hand-in-ha...

In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we’re joined by Kev Godlington - ex-Special Forces, Everest summiteer, and passionate veterans’ charity advocate, for a raw and real conversation about life beyond the wire. From PTSD and mental health to altitude sickness and insults that leave a mark, Kev opens up about the challenges of military life, his work with Tickets for Troops and Scotty’s Lit...

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Wire , we sit down with Ger Fowler, veteran, survivor, and founder of Veterans in Crisis, to explore the raw realities of life after service. Ger opens up about the life-changing moment a terrorist attack shifted his entire outlook, the silent struggle of transitioning to civvy street, and the addiction battle that nearly claimed him. He shares how the suicid...

In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast , Stu and Steve explore the time-honoured tradition of military excuses, from dodging duties to blagging your way through an entire career. But it's not all piss-taking and parade ground flashbacks. The lads also reflect on their emotional trip to France, carrying standards and legacies alike, and share frustrations from recent run-ins with politicians o...

 In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Military Versus Cancer: how veterans support forces families battling cancer, raising awareness & providing vital support. Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. 🪖 In this epi...

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: D-Day special: British Army block life, banter, and veteran stories from the barracks to bunk beds. Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. In This Military Podcast Episode: What...

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Exploring veterans' mental health, match days, support networks, and how ex-forces overcome civilian life challenges. Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. 🎖 Topics Covered: The...

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: A VE Day special with military banter, veteran stories, and British Army humour celebrating service and sacrifice. Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. Expect: VE Day tales fro...

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: British Army horror stories: forces mishaps, injuries, and near disasters with classic veteran banter. Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. Tune in for: Real-life horror storie...

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Veterans supporting veterans: Andy Powell's Healthier Heroes mission for housing, mental health and recovery. Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. Contact Healthier Heroes: Web...

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Legendary British Army pranks, guard room stories, and hilarious forces banter straight from the barracks Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military. In This Military Podcast Episode:...