Military Veterans Podcast

Gavin Watson

This portable podcast is hosted and edited by Gavin Watson, a British Army veteran of 16 years.  He talks to other military veterans, allowing them to share their stories and experiences from before, during and after service.  This podcast will give non-military personnel the chance to gain a better understanding of military life and gain an insight into what the transition back to civilian life can be like. These strong individuals may inspire, after dealing with diversity, resilience and possibly life changing injuries or illnesses. If you’re a veteran missing your time in the military, this is a great way to rekindle that fire. Regardless of service, rank or time served....every veteran has an experience to share. Sometimes, they just need an opportunity to do so. This podcast is recorded and edited in Gav’s free time.

  1. 10/10/2025

    PTSD Special with Adrian Cole MBE

    In this PTSD Special, previous podcast guest AJ Pingram and host Gav Watson share their personal journeys with PTSD and how they came to meet Adrian Cole MBE. Adrian, also known as Ady, recounts his individual journey from his 20-year career in the Royal Marines and how he became involved in this line of work, assisting many individuals in overcoming their own challenges, including PTSD. We engage in a discussion on this subject to gain a deeper understanding of its nature, its impact on people’s lives, and the steps that can be taken to rebuild and move forward with greater confidence, strength, and knowledge of the subject. AJ's Podcast episode: youtu.be/tsDKzfFNsos Mind and Performance Website: www.mindandperformance.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@militaryveteranspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/militaryveteranspodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/military-veterans-podcast Merchandise: milvetpodcast.com/merch Send us Fan Mail Message at the end of the recording is from your host Gav, giving you information on how you can support the show through Patreon.Supporting monthly would help the show record future episodes and help with the upkeep of previous recordings. £5 a month will give you access to bonus recordings, where Gav and the guest chat about things that don't make it into the main recording. Thank you. Resilience Podcast SeriesWe explore key challenges affecting civil society in Central and Eastern Europe.Listen on:   Spotify Support the show

    1h 39m
  2. 09/10/2025

    Ep 060: Spr Josh Brown - British Army (RE) Veteran

    In 2014, Josh enlisted in the British Army as a Royal Engineer, serving for a period of six years and attaining the rank of Sapper (Spr). In this episode, Josh discusses his journey of growing up and his aspiration to join the Royal Engineers. He also shares his experiences with basic training, phase 2 training to become a combat engineer, and his trade training as a driver at Defence School of Transport (DST) Leconfield. His first unit was 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, within 9 Parachute Squadron, with the ambition to get his ‘wings’. During his time at this regiment, he was active with the rugby team. Josh also shares his experiences at 26 Engineer Regiment, prior to an injury to his hips that required surgery and ultimately led to his medical discharge, concluding his military career. He discusses his journey of maintaining activities as a rugby pitch side medic, and the impact all of this had on his mental well-being. Finally, he addresses his transition back to civilian life, highlighting the challenges and difficulties he encountered upon his departure from the military. Southampton Veterans' Trust: http://southampton-veterans.co.uk Watch Episode on YouTube Part 1: youtu.be/jRrpgbbaqEY Part 2: youtu.be/rQlAeBQvggg TikTok: tiktok.com/@militaryveteranspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/militaryveteranspodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/military-veterans-podcast Merchandise: milvetpodcast.com/merch Send us Fan Mail Message at the end of the recording is from your host Gav, giving you information on how you can support the show through Patreon.Supporting monthly would help the show record future episodes and help with the upkeep of previous recordings. £5 a month will give you access to bonus recordings, where Gav and the guest chat about things that don't make it into the main recording. Thank you. Resilience Podcast SeriesWe explore key challenges affecting civil society in Central and Eastern Europe.Listen on:   Spotify Support the show

    1h 5m
  3. 08/10/2025

    Ep 059: Mne Alex Krol - Royal Marines Veteran

    Alex joined the Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) in 2001 and served for four and a half years, attaining the rank of Marine (Mne). In this episode, Alex discusses the process and his journey in joining the Royal Marines Reserve, including his time as a member of 539 Assault Squadron. During this tenure, he was attached to the United States Marine Corps and later completed jungle training in Brunei. As he was preparing to become a member of the Full-Time Reserve Service (FTRS), Alex was involved in a life-altering motorcycle accident, resulting in a wheelchair dependency for the remainder of his life. Alex recounts his experiences following the motorcycle accident and his subsequent departure from the Royal Marines. This included his transition back to civilian life as a wheelchair user. Despite facing challenges, Alex remained resolute in his determination to achieve new goals and overcome obstacles. He has excelled in wheelchair tennis, becoming a skilled player who has participated in the Invictus Games, where he has proudly won medals. Furthermore, Alex has pursued his passion for aviation by becoming a pilot and now flies regularly. Watch Episode on YouTube Part 1: youtu.be/cqdV4zmtB5E Part 2: youtu.be/IV5OPizeZUc TikTok: tiktok.com/@militaryveteranspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/militaryveteranspodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/military-veterans-podcast Merchandise: milvetpodcast.com/merch Send us Fan Mail Message at the end of the recording is from your host Gav, giving you information on how you can support the show through Patreon.Supporting monthly would help the show record future episodes and help with the upkeep of previous recordings. £5 a month will give you access to bonus recordings, where Gav and the guest chat about things that don't make it into the main recording. Thank you. Resilience Podcast SeriesWe explore key challenges affecting civil society in Central and Eastern Europe.Listen on:   Spotify Support the show

    1h 20m

Ratings & Reviews

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About

This portable podcast is hosted and edited by Gavin Watson, a British Army veteran of 16 years.  He talks to other military veterans, allowing them to share their stories and experiences from before, during and after service.  This podcast will give non-military personnel the chance to gain a better understanding of military life and gain an insight into what the transition back to civilian life can be like. These strong individuals may inspire, after dealing with diversity, resilience and possibly life changing injuries or illnesses. If you’re a veteran missing your time in the military, this is a great way to rekindle that fire. Regardless of service, rank or time served....every veteran has an experience to share. Sometimes, they just need an opportunity to do so. This podcast is recorded and edited in Gav’s free time.

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