The Old Paratrooper Podcast

From the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to sailing to the FALKLANDS WAR as a teenager on HMS Hermes to fight for his country to firefighter saving lifes to finally arriving in IBIZA at the relatively ‘old’ age of 32, climbing up the island's unforgiving clubbing ladder and being charged with the task of changing the face of PACHA IBIZA - one of the world's most famous clubs. #firefighter #ibiza #royaln...

An Aussie based in New York City, on a daily basis interviewing people providing commentary around stories in the entertainment and sports worlds. Between chatting with the biggest stars to man-on-the-street interviews Brad always manages to find a different take on what is unfolding in the news. In his own words."I would describe myself as a guy who enjoys having a chat with all sorts of people....

3 years after her first enquiry, having never done any form of boxing or martial arts, sasha wanted to see how she got on in boxing .@sashab_boxingg walked through the doors of the Lions den boxing club ran by Sam Goodrum weighing 40kg (6.2stone)Sasha really threw herself into the sport and fell in love with it quickly, and in her own words was "I want to see how far I can go with this".Three year...

Ken Perry, Founder, Owner, and Managing Director of Cosain Consultancy After gaining over 10 years of experience serving in the elite British Military unit, 1 Para, Ken has spent the last 17 years working in the private sector. Operating in diverse environments throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Asia, the USA, and Latin America. His Intensive experience and involvement in su...

Jon le Galloudec, known to his comrades as Frenchy, served in Basra as a Lance Corporal in the 4th Battalion the Rifles. He was shot in the back and paralysed in an ambush by insurgents in Basra in 2006, and his best friend was killed coming to his rescue. After years of operations, Jon has been able to walk again, though he is still in pain and requires more surgery. A soldier told he would never...

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. Afterwards Dave's struggles with mental health started to take hold , a battle harder than...

Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE has led a life filled with action and adventure. During his twenty years in the British Army he saw active service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands campaign, the Gulf War and the Balkans, as well as serving in the Far East, Cyprus and Germany. Key appointments have included Chief of Staff of an Armoured Brigade, Staff Officer at the Directorate of Special Forces...

Mark Coleman is an American retired mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and amateur wrestler. Coleman was the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournament champion, the first UFC Heavyweight Champion, and the Pride Fighting Championships 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix champion. In March 2024, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman survived a house fire in Fremont, Ohio that nearly killed him and his parents. Coleman...

Simon Francis Mann (born 26 June 1952) is a British mercenary and former officer in the SAS. He trained to be an officer at Sandhurst and was commissioned into the Scots Guards. He later became a member of the SAS. On leaving the military, he co-founded Sandline International with fellow ex-Scots Guards Colonel Tim Spicer in 1996. Sandline operated mostly in Angola and Sierra Leone, but a contract...

When human beings face struggle and adversity, it is not uncommon for their ability to cope in such situations to become strained and often, break. A passionate and reliable resiliency coach and psychotherapist, with over 6 years coaching experience from National League Rugby teams to Paralympic rowers, from Special Forces Operators to vulnerable veterans, James Elliott has a wealth of knowledge i...

Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971), often known by his nickname "Sugar" Shane Mosley, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2016. He held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the IBF lightweight title; the WBA (Super) and WBC welterweight titles; and the WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring magazine light middleweight titles. He was also a linea...

John is a former British Army Warrant Officer who served in the Parachute Regiment and 22 SAS. Since Leaving the Army in 1997 he has consulted to many international security companies and has acted as an insolvency agent specialising in asset recovery. John held two directorships and has spent two years on active service in Iraq prior to taking up the post of MD Ronin Concepts Elite Ltd. He has wr...

Frost was born in Brixton, London and, after a troubled youth, started to discover music through local sound system 'dances' and then nights such as Soul II Soul at the Africa Centre. He first started DJing at 18, playing funk and hip hop before the acid house scene arrived and he played at the Carwash nights in the late 1980s with Grooverider, Bryan Gee, and Fabio. As a resident at The Fridge in...

Bourke Floyd is an American-born actor with credits spanning the last two decades including his role as Brady on DAWSON'S CREEK and roles in the blockbuster action films MINORITY REPORT and TEARS OF THE SUN. Starting his career in New York as a model in print campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, Valentino and Calvin Klein, as well as commercials appearing in National Campaigns for The GAP and Qu...

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and avid adventurers. He has climbed Mount Everest 18 times along with many other mountain peaks around the globe, including the ‘seven summits’ – the highest mountains on each of the seven traditional continents. He is also the only Brit to ski down two 8,000m peaks. Alongside being one of the global elite IFMGA guides, Kenton provi...

SAS Blue Team - back door assault team leader, Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS B Squadron, HQ Squadron 23 SAS permanent staff instructor, 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, security consultant, close protection operative, security manager and advisor, author, speaker and consultant. Read through his blog posts relating SAS, his appearances, services and contributions he has made over the years. Born...

Alexander Aristides Reid (born 21 July 1975) is an English former mixed martial artist (MMA), fighting under Bellator, BAMMA and Cage Rage. He is also an actor, having been in Hollyoaks and making an appearance in Drifters. Reid was the winner of Channel 4's 7th and final series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2010.Early lifeReid was born in Aldershot, Hampshire, where he attended the Connaught School...

💥 WORLD RECORD FOR THE FIRST LIVE PODCAST FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN WITH AN ATLANTIC ROWING TEAM.💥 In December 2024, former Royal Marine Chris Thrall and former Irish Guardsman Louie Greenhalgh decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported to highlight the alarming issue of veterans’ mental health and to raise vital funds for homeless ex-forces and bereaved service children. T...

Jack Marshman (born December 19, 1989) is a retired Welsh professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, he has competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), BAMMA and Cage Warriors. He is the former BAMMA Lonsdale Middleweight Champion and former Cage Warriors Middleweight Champion. BackgroundMarshman started training MMA wh...

Chesney Lee Hawkes (born 22 September 1971) is an English singer and occasional actor. He started his career at the age of 19 when he appeared in the film Buddy's Song, which featured his best-known single "The One and Only", which topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the top 10 in the United States. Follow-up single "I'm a Man Not a Boy" peaked at 27 in the UK, with subsequent s...

As a retired Navy SEAL whose life and journey serve as an inspiring testament to resilience, determination, and triumph over adversity. Born and raised between Washington DC and North Carolina, Jovon overcame significant challenges in his upbringing to emerge as a symbol of unwavering strength and achievement.

Former SAS soldier Lindsay Bruce has a good chat with TOPP about his time serving with one the best special forces units on the planet aka THE SAS,. being a mindset coach and founding the modern warrior project.

Alastair James Hay Murray (born 10 May 1968) is an English comedian, actor, musician and writer. After graduating from the University of Oxford, Murray's comedy career began by working with Harry Hill for BBC Radio 4.[1] He regularly performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, before launching his "Pub Landlord" persona. This led to the Sky One sitcom Time Gentlemen Please and the chat show Al Mur...

Wolf has always been an avid bodybuilder but before Gladiators, Wolf was already appearing on television in shows such as London's Burning. During Gladiators Wolf made it big in the film industry starring as a bad guy in the film The Bruce. Wolf has been the resident bad guy of the UK Gladiators since the first series and is one of the most popular Gladiators ever. As contenders, the audience and...

Ross Jackson Hicks founder of Mandown UK has a chat with TOPP about all things mental health Man Down UK is a non-profit Community Interest Company originating in Cornwall. We provide informal peer-support talking groups all over the UK for men with mental health concerns. Together we can end the stigma and reduce the number of male suicides. You are not alone. Let’s keep talking about it!