Episode 024 is with Dan Pronk. Dan entered into the Australian Army in 2001 and quickly moved into Special Operations as a Doctor following successful completion of the Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment selection course. He spent the last five years of his service working between the SAS and the 2nd Commando Regiment and saw operational service in Timor Leste and Afghanistan. His expertise is undoubtedly in the combat trauma field and his expressions throughout this podcast and his Instagram...

Lcpl Jake 'Wardy' Ward is a section 2IC in A Coy, 1 Rifles. He gives a brief overview of his unique career and an insight into some mental health struggles that he has had to deal with in his life. Wardy is a Recon soldier with experience as a mortarman and an artillery gunner.    This episode is very poignant and timely as the men's mental health epidemic throughout the world is at an all-time height. His courage to talk openly and in detail about his mental health struggles serves only...

Episode 022 is with Steyr Arms US Brand Manager Brayden Gagne and Rob Lowery, responsible for shipping and receiving. Brayden served with 3rd BDE 10th MTN Divison, he is currently getting his degree and is enrolling in the University of Alabama. Rob served as a FMF Navy Corpsman, and is now running Alabama Green Farms, providing a range of products for the Cannabis market.   Follow on INSTAGRAM   Brayden  @braden.gagne  Lead Wasps @leadwasps   STEYR ARMS  Website: www.steyr-arms.com  Tik...

Cpl Dan Cooper served with the Australian Army for 22 years, 3 years with the Airborne and 18 were served with the SASR. Dan passed selection in 2001 and deployed on around a dozen operational deployments in a variety of theatres. He has a passion for human performance and has taken strides to understand how threat inoculation during training can improve operational effectiveness on the ground.  He has a career full of experience on this topic and is not using that the push the limit on what...

Episode 020 is with SGM ret. Chris 'Dutch' Moyer served 31 years in the US Army. He spent 10 years in the 1st/75th Ranger Battalion where he worked his way up the ranks to Platoon Sergeant. At that stage in his career, he passed selection and spent a further 14 years with the US Army Tier 1 Special Forces Unit where he racked up over 1000 combat assaults in Afganistan, Iraq and the wider world. He is a true American Patriot and one of the most elite soldiers the world has seen this...

WO1 James 'Jimmy' Fraser served with various Infantry units within the Scots Division over 24 years, finishing his career as the Regimental Sergeant Major for 2 Scots, The Royal Highland Fusiliers. He has been an instructor at the Infantry Training Centre (C) and the Infantry Battle School, Brecon, on multiple occasions and knows exactly what it takes to develop Infantry leaders still serving and post-military career in other endeavours.    Follow Jimmy on TWITTER @TSA1Hldrs   Follow the...

Episode 018 is with Green Beret SSgt Patrick 'Pat' Collins. Pat enlisted in the U.S. Army and entered into the 18x (Special Forces) pipeline at 34 years old. He was eventually assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant and eventually the senior medical sergeant on the OD-A. During his service, he performed missions in Central America and a combat deployment to Afghanistan. Pat was a Pro Baseball player and MMA fighter prior to his enlistment in 2012....

Episode 017 is with Cpl Craig Laughland and Cpl Henry Hanlin from 3 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, British Army. Craig has been an Instructor at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick and Henry are a Regimental Signals Detachment Commander within the Battalion. They have set up Hills and Minds, a hillwalking group aimed to bridge the gap between military and civilian life. Check out the group by searching 'Hills and Minds' on Facebook and giving them a follow.   Check the Facebook...

Episode 016 is with Sgt Pedro ‘Pete' Almeida. Pete is an Rifleman in V2/8, United States Marine Corps. Born in Brazil, Pete and his family moved to the US when he was a kid. He joined the Marine Corps in 2014 and has deployed with the SPMAGTF (Special Purpose Marine and Ground Force) to Africa. He endured a UDP (Unit Development Program) to Okinawa, Japan and has just returned from a MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) to the Persian Gulf.    You can find him on Insta @pr.alm  Follow the Insta...

CSgt Craig 'Sharpy' Sharp MC was awarded the Military Cross for his actions as the  commander during an attack that saw his multiple isolated and fighting off a Taliban attack lasting close to 12 hours.  He currently serves part time as a Platoon Commander with 7 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland whilst serving his community as a Fire Fighter in his professional career. He gives an insight into his time serving with The Black Watch, and provides an insight into Recon operations and pretty...

Darren ended his military career in 2013 having served with 3 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. He enlisted into the British Army from South Africa and was a gunner with B Company. He deployed on Herrick 15 taking on multiple roles including GPMG gunner, CSM Driver and PMAG team member in Lashkar Gah. His post military career has seen him making a success within the Utilities industry where he has fantastic opportunities available for veterans within his company.    To contact Darren...

Mark is a former member of the 1-505th, 3BCT, 82nd Airborne Division and the 96th Civil Affairs BN. To improve the transition experience for other veterans, he is the owner of The Veteran Professional, which runs a website and podcast called: The Veteran (Semi) Professional podcast. He has a retired sled dog named Kismet, enjoys playing bar trivia, and thinks everyone needs to raise money to redo Season 8 of GoT. Follow Mark on Insta @theveteranprofessional  Search podcasting platforms for:...

Retired US Army Captain Eric Gobin served with the 1-75 CAV which is a reconnaissance unit in 2 BCT, 101st Airborne DIV. He attended the United States Military Academy: West Point where he attended Airborne School, Air Assault School and was a D1 Wrestler. On completion of IBOLC he attended Ranger School and deployed to Kunar Province, Afghanistan immediately on arrival to his unit. He Deployed to Northern Iraq on his next deployment supporting the campaign fighting ISIS. He is now a High...

2Lt James McWilliams is a recently commissioned officer on his way to becoming a Platoon Commander in 5 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. He joined the Army as an enlisted soldier, spending 5 years in the Infantry before transferring to the Royal Army PT Corps. He talks about his career path that took him to from Private soldier to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, to become an officer as well as other interesting topics.  You can find him on Insta @jamesmcw  If you or anyone you...

Robin Horsfall served with 2 Para and then 22 SAS. He had multiple deployments throughout the world to include domestically in Northern Ireland, The Falklands Islands and the middle east. He was famously involved in the Iranian Embassy siege, London, in 1980 saving the lives of 19 hostages. We talk on a whole host of subjects including his civilian career, his work supporting veterans, and politics.  You can find more information about Robin...

John Smith is a former British Army, Infanteer and Close Protect Operator. He talks about his time serving with the 2nd Bn The Royal Green Jackets and 4 Rifles, including multiple combat deployments including Iraq and Afghaninstan. His post military career has seen him operating in Afghanistan, and others, as a private contractor and he shares some of his unique experiences within the industry.    Follow him on Insta @the_hostile_operator Follow the Hostile Operator Podcast on podbean.com...

John Smith is a former British Army, Infanteer and Close Protect Operator. He talks about his time serving with the 2nd Bn The Royal Green Jackets and 4 Rifles, including multiple combat deployments including Iraq and Afghaninstan. His post military career has seen him operating in Afghanistan, and others, as a private contractor and he shares some of his unique experiences within the industry.  Follow him on Insta @the_hostile_operator Follow the Hostile Operator Podcast on podbean.com...

SSgt Christopher "Chris" LaBeause is a serving US Army Infantryman currently operational as an OC/T (Observer, Coach / Trainer). He takes us on a journey through his 11 year career and what led him to start Storytime Project, a US Registered Non-Profit charitable organisation helping to prevent veteran suicide.  Check #storytime on insta @storytime_0520 and at www.storytimeproject.com.  Follow @leadwasps on insta for more content.  If you or anyone you know might be efit from sharing their...

Sgt Alex "Wellsy" Wells is a Platoon Sergeant at the Army Training Centre, Pirbright,  He dives into his career with 1st Battalion the Highlanders, transferring to 3 Scots in 2009 and his deployment on 6 operational tours to include Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan where he served as a Section Commander on Op Herrick 10.   Get him on Insta @wellso84  If you or anyone you know would like to feature on The Lead Wasps Podcast, email [email protected]

Sgt Alex "Wellsy" Wells is a Platoon Sergeant at the Army Training Centre, Pirbright,  He dives into his career with 1st Battalion the Highlanders, transferring to 3 Scots in 2009 and his deployment on 6 operational tours to include Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan where he served as a Section Commander on Op Herrick 10.   Get him on Insta @wellso84  If you or anyone you know would like to feature on The Lead Wasps Podcast, email [email protected]

Arnie is a serving Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the British Army in an  Infantry Battalion. He gives a brief overview of his career and shares some stories about his time in Afghanistan as a Sniper. If you or anyone you know would like to feature on The Lead Wasps Podcast, send your request to [email protected].

Arnie is a serving Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the British Army in an  Infantry Battalion. He gives a brief overview of his career and shares some stories about his time in Afghanistan as a Sniper.

Liam Gillie is a former Royal Marines Commando, & Co-Owner of Perform Transform Fitness. We discuss the differences in basic training between the Army and Marines, his career covering topics such as Cold Weather training in Norway, combined training with the US Marines in America and running a successful Personal Training business post military career. You can get him on Insta @ljgillie or his PT page @performtransformfitness

WO2 David Taylor "Tut Tut" is a retired Infantry Company Sergeant Major. He served 24 years with 1st Battalion the Black Watch (3 Scots) serving in Northern Ireland, Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an instructor at the Infantry Battle School on the Platoon Sergeants Battle Course, his career has been extremely successful one for any bayonet soldier to be envious of. We shoot the shit and share some stories.

WO2 David Taylor "Tut Tut" is a retired Infantry Company Sergeant Major. He served 24 years with 1st Battalion the Black Watch (3 Scots) serving in Northern Ireland, Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an instructor at the Infantry Battle School on the Platoon Sergeants Battle Course, his career has been extremely successful one for any bayonet soldier to be envious of. We shoot the shit and share some stories.