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“Love the show gents.
You have a great variety of gusts who bring to the forefront honest and light hearted accounts of what was (for most of us) the time of our lives. Lots of succinct comments and very personal recollections.
I’m particularly enjoying the 7 minutes to midnight series.”
The O'Gs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/24
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“Love this podcast. Some real proper history from people that lived it.”
Rb+Cb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/24
“Absolutely love this show. my go to for some gritty, real discussions of military issues. The history is facscinating but it's also great to hear their takes on contemporary issues!”Read full review »
Lou(:/3)?&75;:36 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/24
“As a civilian with a keen interest in military history and geopolitics this is a fantastic podcast which gives you a detailed look behind the curtain and to gain some understanding of what it’s like to be in the military and serve in war zones.
I love the fact that it goes into some of the...”Read full review »
Toby the Elf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/24
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“The only podcast that I consistently go back to earlier episodes and listen again - really engaging, great guests and I find myself constantly recommending it friends, serving and civvy!”
Urncn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/23
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“I love listening to the unconventional soldier. Really entertaining, eye opening and heart breaking accounts. Useful insight into the military.
I was particularly interested in how soldiers collaborated with other parts of the military, solved problems, and planned for the unforeseen.
I wasnt...”Read full review »
Sarah J5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/26/23
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“My go to entertainment for the morning/evening commute.
Really enjoying the wide and varied topics…
As an ex Op Ack, the chats these lads have bring back so many memories.
Favourites are my era - The Cold War to early 90’s.
Brilliant podcasts, keep it going 👍”
ImjinBdr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/23
“Probably the only podcast I keep up to date on. Nine years service back in the 90s and still very interested in what the Army is up to, means this is a must listen.
Desert Island Dits basically feeds my book queue as well”
jezarnold via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/23
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“A great podcast that I look forward to catching up with, please keep up the great work and thank you for this”
not andrew (nutter) moorhouse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/23
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“As an ex-Gunner this podcast is interesting, some things bring back memories and others podcast are interested in what other people did in their careers. Keep the good work up.”
devad2002 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/31/23
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“A real mixed bag of military talent interviewed, the interviewing is spot on, explanations of the terminology, good humour, and a pleasure to listen to.”
Korchoi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/23
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“Great podcast. The lads have a very engaging and open interviewing style which gets the best out of their guests. Cue the questions and subjects up nicely and allow the guests to tell their story. It’s easy to tell a good story badly. The lads manage to get great stories told well. I don’t...”Read full review »
Foggygrble via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/23
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“Gent’s, hats off for an excellent podcast. A colleague mentioned a recent episode to me and I have now started from S1 Ep1.
Informative and insightful wrt the history, selection and deployments of the Battery. Excellent format and a podcast I am recommending to my former Kingo’s.”
Kaos1792 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/23
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“A really well done podcast, offers a fascinating insight into military history. Great guests giving first hand accounts. Highly recommended”
Mlyn1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/23
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“Fascinating insight into an unknown unit of the Royal Artillery first formed during the Cold War. Recommended to Cold War historians, serving and ex- Forces. Enjoyable and laid back, easy to listen to and hosted by two former members. FaB, Ian”
Le Bugler via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
06/23/23
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“I’m not ex or current armed forces, a walt or a wannabe, just someone with an interest in aspects of the organisation of the British Army and the people who serve. The Unconventional Soldier provides a valuable insight into both and I very much enjoy listening to it while doing my 10k steps a...”Read full review »
Tree_Fella via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/23
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“Love the military stories. Especially enjoy the fact that you don’t interrupt or talk over the guests. Keep up the good work.”
Georgia Boy US sailorman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/23
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“only just discovered this - its a brilliant Pod - the guys really know their stuff. Always fascinating”
Peej04 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/03/23
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“This is probably my favourite podcast. Great range of guests covering all aspects of military life without the bravado and bull that seems to be the norm for military based pods. They are not scared to talk about the difficulties faced both in service and afterwards. Military life isn’t all...”Read full review »
Andy T84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/23
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“As a military historian I’m finding this podcast fascinating and absorbing. It’s good the stories of recent conflict and the Cold War are being discussed and preserved like this, and it feels like the podcast is important in our understanding of this period of the history of the British Army....”Read full review »
Battlefield Historian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/23
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“An excellent pod. Really interesting and combines serious talks with some humour. So pleased I found this.
Well done chaps and thank you to the guests!”
Dobbie40s via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/23
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“Fantastic information as an amateur military historian. My only gripe is that the sound quality of the guests is much better than the hosts. I’ve never experienced that before. Superb guests. Great series. Well done gents.”
AR3942 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/28/23
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“Really enjoy this podcast. So many interesting guests and the interviewers have a great interviewing style. Some of my favourite podcasts ever have been on this. Cracking works, lads. Keep it up.”
Nick Wilf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/23
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“I don’t have a military background, haven’t lived in the UK for over 30 years, and lean way to the left politically, so I’m probably not the target demographic 😂😂
This is one of my current favorite podcasts, it really gets into the weeds about a military unit that I’ve never heard about, but...”Read full review »
OldSkoolJungle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“I was in P Bty in the 80’s and saw these guys running around the barracks doing their stuff! A few of my Muckers joined up but I knew I was mad enough to give it a go 😃. It certainly takes a special breed. But loving listening to your stories, hearing the old names, taking me back to those crazy...”Read full review »
KitK13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/23
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“Lots of information on little know units. Well done and thank you.”
Fantassin75 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
12/30/22
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“Brilliant podcast. Great variety of guests from all aspects of the military as well as varying stages of recent history; falklands, gulf, Afghan etc.
Noted on the recent Ranger episode you touched on the rating of ‘oppos’ during the selection. This is a big component of the Aussie SF selection...”Read full review »
Davies_90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/22
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“Stumbled across this podcast for something to listen to on holiday. And what a cracking find it is.
Very interesting guests who bring fantastic Military related stories and knowledge. The two hosts are also fantastic, who let the guests talk freely, but guide them through the interview to...”Read full review »
Dobbo 549 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/18/22
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“This a great podcast for Gunners, wider for professional soldiers, service people and anyone that wants to learn what makes people strive to succeed.
Some nostalgic treasures from BAOR and soldiering in the 80s.
Keep it running Kev and Colin.”
billy3577 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/17/22
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“Like many I stumbled upon this podcast by chance and what a great find. The two hosts come across really well and with the vast experience, matter of fact way and sense of humour they keep the podcast moving and interesting.
The variety of guests has expanded as more programs have been made...”Read full review »
Adj1001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/22
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“One of the most interesting and professional podcasts out there.”
A[17] via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/22
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“Came across this by chance, but have been listening everyday since. Great work!”
AB**97 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/22
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“Really enjoyed the clearance diver episode, great to hear about different branches within the navy.”
jonfasterdamit via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/22
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“Fantastic military podcast, great emotional detail and easy to follow, clear enough for us civvies to understand. Keep up the amazing work lads. @glocky9”
@Glocky9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/09/22
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“Really enjoying the podcast, especially the episodes about the Afghanistan conflict, as this is of particular interest to me.
Keep up the good work 👍”
MG5872 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/08/22
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“One of the best military podcasts around. Keep up the good work”
Fishr66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/22
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“From a ex infantry Love this podcast, great dits from 80s 90s soldiering. Had the privilege of working with 473 lads in Iraq great bunch of troops
My favourite podcast for a jog
Keep it up lads
Cheers
Corky”
corky1413 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/22
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“Great podcast on something that people don’t seem to have every heard of !! And really interesting content !”
GWS94 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/22
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“Full of fascinating detail from people who’ve been there and done it, if you have an interest in military history, or even general history, this is the podcast for you. Well produced, give it a listen.”
DerbyBigMan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/10/22
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“Love the show guys very sharp insight enjoyed the Falklands episode. I grew up in Devon not far from lympstone royal marine commando center so as a youngster had some of the training team royals for neighbors (who went to the falklands). Always remember the Canberra coming into Lyme Bay off...”Read full review »
mcleighuk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/22
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“Awesome podcast. First few episodes discussed personal experience but later episodes have a great variety of guests. Have not missed an episode. Keep up the great work.”
Wfd144 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“This 2nd episode of Brum Richard’s account is fantastic. Great story teller, he should write a book.”
ThirtyNine473 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/11/22
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“Excellent show from two very knowledgable and talented host. Great interviews with some really interesting characters. A real trip down memory lane for anyone who served in the British Army in the last couple of decades but something for anyone who has an interest in military history. Well worth...”Read full review »
Iainm79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/22
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“Thoroughly enjoyable and informative podcast on a subject I knew nothing about before finding it.”
Themightycoco via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/22
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“Only just started listening to this on recommendation from a pal in SIGS. Cracking pod, great knowledge and insight from the two lads presenting . Very interesting topics. Keep up the good work lads . Cracking job .”
in like Flint via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/12/22
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“A superb podcast with a great selection of guests, very informative about some of the smaller less well known units in the British Army, the right level of interaction between guest and presenters, great format, always interesting, good banter and on occasion very moving listening to what some...”Read full review »
Coop1872 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/22
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“This series of Podcasts gives a fascinating insight into some of the less well known areas of recent military history. Every episode is interesting and entertaining.
I particularly like the way the two presenters work so well together.
Thanks for all the hard work you put into the podcast,...”Read full review »
UKshooter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/22
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“Really enjoying this podcast. You don’t need any military knowledge, it’s all explained. Great pace, great interaction between the interviewers and guests, not gung ho - just great listening, fascinating and suitable for a relaxed listen considering the topic.”
Mr. Jonny Bananas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/19/22
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“It’s primarily a very interesting history of an unknown (to me) unit that had a unique and difficult task on the battlefield.
Plenty of interesting guests and stories. Plus I enjoy the references to the cultural touchstones of cold war military service. They evoke good memories even though my...”Read full review »
GenomeChomsky via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/22
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