The Old Paratrooper Podcast

Chris Binch
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A no frills podcast, just an ex Paratrooper, mercenary and firefighter chatting to a wide variety and diverse range of guests. From actors to sports personalities to military guests and veterans covering a multitude of topics from there careers ,life in general to how people cope with various forms of mental health. Sometimes funny , sometimes emotional but hopefully entertaining and something people can relate to. https://youtube.com/@theoldparatrooperpodcast?si=lehGKUW0MlvaiRl6

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    PARA,FALKLANDS VET, FIREFIGHTER,CLOSE PROTECTION: THIS MAN HAS DONE IT ALL & HIS NAME IS JOHN HUNTER

    PART 2 Interested in supporting the podcast ??? The check out the merch range on the link below. www.theoldpara.co.uk Ex British military? struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below to see if you’re eligible for compensation.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchFROM WAR ZONES TO FIRE GROUNDS… THIS IS JOHN HUNTER.John Hunter isn’t just another guest—he’s lived multiple lifetimes most wouldn’t survive.A former Paratrooper and Falklands War veteran, John went from the intensity of frontline combat to facing a completely different kind of danger back home as a firefighter—running towards chaos when everyone else is running out.But it didn’t stop there.After the military and fire service, John stepped into the world of close protection, operating in high-risk environments where one mistake could cost lives. Different battlefield. Same mindset. Stay sharp. Stay ready.#veteran #britisharmy #viral #veteran #britisharmy #viral #royalmarinecommando #motivation #love #funny #parachuteregiment #interview #military #algorithm #youtubeshorts #facebook #instagram

    1hr 2min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Behind the scenes. we’ve been lining things up, guests, stories, content that actually matters

    Ex British military? struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below to see if you’re eligible for compensation. https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch I’ll be honest… it’s been a bit quiet on here.Not because nothing’s happening, more the opposite.Been flat out behind the scenes trying to get things right.Chasing people, sorting episodes, redoing bits that just weren’t good enough first time round.Some of it’s gone well. Some of it hasn’t.That’s just how it goes.I’m not interested in chucking stuff out for the sake of it.If it’s not right, it doesn’t go out. Simple as that.There’s some proper conversations lined up though.The kind you don’t really hear anywhere else, no acting up, no made up bollocks. Just people talking as it actually was.It might look quiet from the outside, but there’s a lot going on.Just trying to build this the right way, not the fast way.Still moving forward as always.#veteran #britisharmy #viral #veteran #britisharmy #viral #royalmarinecommando #motivation #love #funny #parachuteregiment #interview #military #algorithm #youtubeshorts #facebook #instagram

    14 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Beasted, Broken… and Then That Happened 😂 🍆

    Ex British military? struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below to see if you’re eligible for compensation.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchBlindfolded. Exhausted. Broken down to nothing.In this clip, Melvyn lifts the lid on the interrogation phase — where it’s not just physical punishment, it’s psychological warfare. Sleep-deprived, disoriented, and pushed to the edge, you’re stripped of control, dignity, and any sense of comfort.From humiliation tactics to calculated mind games, this is where they try to break you — not just your body, but your mind. And sometimes… the hardest battle isn’t what they do to you — it’s what’s going on inside your own head.Raw. Unfiltered. And exactly how it was.#sas #specialforces #veteran #britisharmy #viral #veteran #britisharmy #viral #royalmarinecommando #motivation #love #funny #parachuteregiment #interview #military #algorithm #youtubeshorts #facebook #instagram

    1 min

  4. 3 MAY

    PARA,FALKLANDS VET, FIREFIGHTER,CLOSE PROTECTION: THIS MAN HAS DONE IT ALL & HIS NAME IS JOHN HUNTER

    Interested in supporting the podcast ??? The check out the merch range on the link below. https://theoldpara.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOooekmN5nuMemozCBSlXndH8wu7y8z-c_pbTYvpezFBuFwRsjuie PART 1…..FROM WAR ZONES TO FIRE GROUNDS… THIS IS JOHN HUNTER.John Hunter isn’t just another guest—he’s lived multiple lifetimes most wouldn’t survive.A former Paratrooper and Falklands War veteran, John went from the intensity of frontline combat to facing a completely different kind of danger back home as a firefighter—running towards chaos when everyone else is running out.But it didn’t stop there.After the military and fire service, John stepped into the world of close protection, operating in high-risk environments where one mistake could cost lives. Different battlefield. Same mindset. Stay sharp. Stay ready.#veteran #britisharmy #viral #veteran #britisharmy #viral #royalmarinecommando #motivation #love #funny #parachuteregiment #interview #military #algorithm #youtubeshorts #facebook #instagram

    2h 18m

  5. 2 MAY

    Former Paratrooper reacts to the terror attack

    I’ve seen situations like this before—different uniform, different country, same chaos.What people don’t understand is how fast these moments unfold. One second it’s control, the next it’s unpredictable. Everyone watching from the outside sees a still image… but that’s not reality. Reality is noise, adrenaline, decisions made in fractions of a second.My reaction? It’s not about jumping on a bandwagon or shouting from the sidelines. It’s about asking the right questions.What led to this point?What was the threat?What options were available in that moment?Because unless you’ve been in situations where things can turn violent in a heartbeat, it’s easy to judge with the comfort of hindsight.That doesn’t mean everything is right. It means context matters.I’ve worked in environments where control isn’t pretty—it’s messy, fast, and sometimes uncomfortable to watch. But there’s always a line. And that line needs to be understood, not ignored.For me, it’s simple—don’t rush to outrage, don’t ignore accountability. Look at the full picture.Experience over opinion.#veteran #funny #britisharmy #podcast #viral #royalmarinecommando #motivation #parachuteregiment #interview #mentalhealthawareness

    3 min

  6. 28 APR

    Blamed, Hunted, and Had Enough — Why SAS Soldiers Are Walking Away

    As reports surface of experienced SAS soldiers seeking early exit, the question hits hard — who carries the blame? After years operating in the shadows, facing life-or-death decisions in places like Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, many now find themselves under the microscope long after the battlefield has gone quiet.This clip dives into the growing tension between duty and accountability — and asks whether the system meant to support elite soldiers is now pushing them out. Is this about justice… or has the line been crossed?#veteran #britisharmy #viral #motivation #royalmarinecommando #interview #podcast #parachuteregiment #sas #specialforces

    2 min

  7. 28 APR

    The Good, the Bad and the Ego.

    “Male Ego – The Weapon and the Weakness”Let’s talk about ego.Not the Instagram version.Not the motivational quote version.The real one.The one that gets men in trouble…and the same one that gets them through hell. #veteran #britisharmy #viral #podcast #military #motivation #parachuteregiment #interview #royalmarinecommando #reels #motivational #mentalstrength

    7 min

  8. 26 APR

    Former Army Captain Rachel Webster arrested After War: The Iraq Allegations That Shocked Britain.

    Ex British military? struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below to see if you’re eligible for compensation.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchOUT NOW.A career built in service—ripped apart by accusations.Arrested in her own home.Targeted. Investigated. Branded.Was this justice… or a witch hunt driven by Keir Starmer and Phil Shiner?Rachel Webster is a decorated British Army veteran and former Captain who served for 24 years in some of the world's most high-pressure conflict zones. Since leaving the military, she has become a prominent advocate for veterans' rights, particularly concerning "LawFare"—the long-term legal investigations into former service personnel. One of her proudest moments was deploying to Iraq in 2003, where she helped build a local girls’ school, impressing the Iraqi men with her welding skills and forming strong relationships with the locals. After being put up for commission, she supported 1st Battalion, The Rifles in Afghanistan as a regimental admin officer, the highlight of her career. After 24 years, she left the military for a new challenge.#veteran #britisharmy #motivation #podcast #interview #military #iraq #warcrimes #captain #shorts #viral

    1hr 26min
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A no frills podcast, just an ex Paratrooper, mercenary and firefighter chatting to a wide variety and diverse range of guests. From actors to sports personalities to military guests and veterans covering a multitude of topics from there careers ,life in general to how people cope with various forms of mental health. Sometimes funny , sometimes emotional but hopefully entertaining and something people can relate to. https://youtube.com/@theoldparatrooperpodcast?si=lehGKUW0MlvaiRl6

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