The Debrief with Big Phil Campion
Episodes
Inside the Hell of Iraq & Fallujah | Recon Marine Rudy Reyes
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to survive the chaos of Iraq and the hell of Fallujah? Recon Marine Rudy Reyes knows the answer.In this explosive episode of The Deb...
SAS Veteran & The Explosion That Almost Killed Ben McBean
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, Ben McBean, a former Royal Marine, joins former SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion to share his incredible story. After join...
SAS Veteran & The Battle No One Talks About | Henno’s Story
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henno, former Mercian Regiment soldier, joins SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion for a powerful episode of The Debrief. He opens up about his deployment on ...
Red Beret to Rehab Warrior: Zoe Robson’s Fight for Veterans with SAS Veteran Phil Campion
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Robson, former Royal Military Police Corporal, joins Big Phil Campion for an episode of Success After Service to share her incredible journey from...
Farren Morgan’s Journey from Military to 'THE TACTICAL ATHLETE'
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former 22 SAS legend Big Phil Campion sits down with Farren Morgan the powerhouse behind 'The Tactical Athlete'.A former Quee...
SAS Veteran meets 104yr Old RAF WW2 Mosquito Bomber Pilot
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, former SAS hardman Big Phil Campion sits down with Squadron Leader Colin S. Bell DFC AE — a true British hero and on...
SAS Veteran & The Explosion That Almost Killed Ben McBean
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, Ben McBean, a former Royal Marine, joins former SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion to share his incredible story. After join...
SAS Veteran & The Battle No One Talks About | Henno’s Story
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henno, former Mercian Regiment soldier, joins SAS Veteran Big Phil Campion for a powerful episode of The Debrief. He opens up about his deployment on ...
SAS Veteran talks to Special Forces K9 Trainer | Kieron Hawkes Story
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former UK Special Forces military dog trainer Kieron Hawkes is on the podcast with former 22 SAS member Big Phil Campion. Kieron shares his incredible...
SAS: Rogue Heroes & Real Combat | Alex Mason’s Journey
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex Mason sits down with Big Phil Campion to share his journey from a tough upbringing to the military and beyond. From The Parachut...
A Soldier's side hustle: The combat clipper company story
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Success After Service, former 22 SAS member Big Phil Campion sits down with Teague Young, founder and CEO of Combat Clipper Company...
SAS Veteran Interviews Bomb Disposal Officer BLOWN UP in Falklands War!
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping account, John shares his extraordinary journey of bravery, sacrifice, and survival. As a Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Officer during...
SAS Veteran Meets The Incredible Widow Behind ‘Scotty’s Little Soldiers’
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful video, Nikki Scott, founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, shares her deeply personal journey of grief and resilience. After losing h...
DOUBLE AMPUTEE GURKHA LEGEND | Hari Budha Magar's story
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier and the first double above-knee amputee veteran...
Royal Navy HERO Survives Torpedo Attack in WW2
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with John King, a 100-year-old World War 2 veteran and surviving crew member of HMS Janus. At...
Dave Radband former SFSG shares HARROWING experiences as a UK Special Forces Soldier!
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Lily-Mae Fisher's journey as a Royal Navy COMMANDO | The Debrief
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with Lily-Mae, a serving Naval Officer and helicopter pilot trainee who has achieved the extra...
Surviving Combat & PTSD | Former PARA MI5 Firefighter Andy Williams
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Debrief episode, former SAS trooper Phil Campion sits down with Andy Williams to discuss his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood t...
YOUNGEST ROYAL MARINE FIGHTING IN THE FALKLANDS WAR | Former Royal Marine Davey Robb
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion interviews Davey Robb, the youngest Royal Marine in the Falklands War and a for...
BASIC, BASRA, BOOTCAMP | Former Royal Marine Glynn Roberts
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Glynn Roberts, former Royal Marine and founder of Essex Boot Camp (EB...
UNLOCKING MILITARY MINDSET | Former Royal Marine Gareth Timmins
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Gareth Timmins, former Royal Marine, and the author of the acclaimed ...
MICK HAWKES SAS PT 2 | Former 22 SAS Mick Hawkes QCB
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Mick Hawkes QCB. Welcome back to Part 2 of our fascinating conversati...
WHAT THE RUCK | Content Creator & Author Gareth De La Torre
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Gareth De La Torre. Born a ‘pad brat’ in Paderborn, Gareth began...
GIBRALTAR TRADING COMPANY | Former Royal Marines Commando PJ Harries
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Essex and moving around a lot in his younger years, PJ began to find himself fighting and getting into trouble, but he always had the military...
BLUE ON BLUE TRAGEDY | StrongMen Charity Founder Efrem Brynin
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Sussex, and pursuing his passion for music performing in bands, Efrem welcomed his first child aged 18. Growing up quickly, Efrem began a care...
COMMANDO CONTENT CREATOR | Former Royal Marines Commando Ryan Forrest
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunderland born and bred, Ryan faced adversity, violence & grief in his younger years, but had always had the military on his mind. Visiting the c...
PARAMEDIC PREPPER | Former HEMS Paramedic Armouredcockroach
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born into a large family, and destined for a career at his fathers greengrocers, Roach decided to join the Army aged 17 and joined an infantry unit. F...
MICK HAWKES SAS | Former 22 Sas Mick Hawkes QCB
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born into a military family, Mick attended 14 schools over his childhood. His dream of being a professional footballer came to an end after an unsucce...
SPECIAL FORCES INTERROGATOR | Former 9 PARA SQN RE Ian 'Dilksy' Dilkes
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Leicester and a keen sportsman, Dilksy began to find trouble as a teenager, and realised the Army was his way out of that path. Nudged to join...
SURVIVING TALIBAN AMBUSH | Former Grenadier Guardsman Alex Harrison
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Lincolnshire & spending his younger years finding trouble, Alex knew the Army was the way out of his hometown and bad habits. Knuckling do...
PASHA MUNRO SBS | Former SBS Pasha Munro
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A turbulent & abusive childhood led Pasha to find his own tribe in the form of the Sea Cadets. This passion for brotherhood & activity led him...
2024 GLADIATORS CHAMPION | Maj Finlay Anderson (SCOTS)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born & raised in Edinburgh, with a stint in the Army cadets fuelling his ambition to join the military, Finlay joined the Army after completing th...
MELVYN DOWNES SAS | Former 22 SAS Sergeant Major Melvyn Downes
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tough childhood in Stoke in the 1960/70's meant Melvyn would have to stand up against bullies from a very young age, even alternating his routes...
NZSAS COUNTER TERRORISM | Former NZSAS Commando Damian Porter
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in New Zealand, and with aspirations to join the Air Force, Damian then discovered a passion for fitness & bodybuilding. A stint as a persona...
THE55 FITNESS FOUNDER | Former RAPTC Chris Leare
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A family steeped in military history, and a childhood desire to join the armed forces, Chris knew he wanted to be a PTI before he joined. Undertaking ...
FIRE FIGHTING PARATROOPER | Former Paratrooper Chris Binch
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding himself in trouble from a young age, Chris joined the Parachute Regiment at a moments notice. Serving 7 years with 2PARA, and completing 3 tou...
FAITH, FAMILY, FRUITCAKE | YouTuber & Force Radio Presenter The Sgt Fruitcake
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Leeds before moving out to the countryside, where he learnt to love the outdoors, he joined the military aged 16. Upon leaving the military, h...
DEVGRU NAVY SEAL | Former U.S Navy Seal Andrew 'Sully' Sullivan
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sully had always had thoughts of a military career in the back of his mind, and the tragic events of 9/11 led him to find a recruiter and take the fig...
RED DEVILS PATHFINDER | Former Pathfinder Tom Blakey
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By the time Tom was 7 years old, he knew he wanted to be a Paratrooper. Joining the cadets aged 13, and enlisting in the British Army aged 16, Tom beg...
FEMALE FIGHTER PILOT | Former RAF Pilot Mandy Hickson
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Naturally sporty & adventurous as a child, coupled with first-hand stories of flights from her WW2 pilot grandfather, Mandy joined the Air Cadets ...
BRITISH MILITARY PSYOPS | Former PSYOPS Tim Heale
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Influenced by Saturday morning pictures, Tim gained an interest in the armed forces and joined both the Sea & Army Cadets before enlisting as a bo...
DELTA FORCE OPERATOR | Former Green Beret & Delta Force Brent Tucker
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 9th generation Floridian, Brent enjoyed his time, schooling & sports in his hometown, until the tragic events of 9/11 led him to ask what he cou...
FIJIAN FRONTLINE FIGHTER | Former 2 RIFLES Titilia 'Tilly' Fisher
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born on the 3rd largest island in Fiji, Tilly enjoyed a childhood living off the land with her family, before continuing her education on the main isl...
SAS MODERN WARRIOR | Former 22 SAS Lindsay Bruce
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born into the shadow of his 2 older brothers, and uninspired by the school system, Lindsay Bruce wasn't initially drawn to a life of military serv...
MILITARY MEDALS EXPERT | TV's Medals Specialist Mark Smith
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born into a family steeped in military history, Mark Smith began his medal collecting journey aged just 6 years old. Turning his hobby into a career, ...
INSIDE THE AMBULANCE | Former R.M Commando & HART Paramedic Gareth Williams
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After enlisting in the Army and receiving his papers for the Royal Tank Regiment, Gareth visited the Naval Careers Office and began the process of bec...
CUSTODY TO COMEDY | Former Police Officer & Comedian Alfie Moore
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A career following in the family footsteps looked certain for Alfie Moore, but strikes & recession struck the steel industry, and he was faced wit...
BATTLEFIELD TO BOARDROOM | Former QARANC David Dent MBE
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born into a family steeped in military heritage, David initially broke the mould and began his career with the NHS. He soon realised his role wasn'...
SHOT BY PIRATES | Former Royal Marines Commandos John Bathgate & Ian Roberts
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Serving almost 2 decades between them as Royal Marine Commandos, John & Ian left the forces and went looking for adventure. 'Summit To Sea'...
CAREER ENDING INJURY | Former RAF Regiment David Atkin
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First introduced to the idea of a service life with a stint in the Air Cadets, David Atkin pursued a career with the RAF Regiment. Embarking on his fi...
RUNNING THE WORLD | Former RAMC (Reserve) Sally Orange MBE
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A nasty injury aged 16 meant Sally Orange had to spend 9 months learning to walk again. During this time she learnt about the role of a physiotherapis...
ARENA BOMBING MEDIC | Former HART Paramedic Lea Vaughan
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief stint in the army, Lea Vaughan pursued her interest in the ambulance service. After completing the intense training and experiencing lif...
SERVING WITH M.S | RAF Sergeant Georgie Smith
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following a destiny in dance until the last moment, Georgie Smith joined the RAF in a HR role. Having joined to see the world, Georgie did just that, ...
UNDERCOVER DRUGS COP | Former Police Officer Neil Woods
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By his own admission, Neil Woods lived a sheltered life in his youth, and soon became aware of this in his early stages of police training. A rare opp...
RISK & SECURITY EXPERT | Former Royal Engineer Araba Cole
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Driven by adventure, success and achieving her goals, Araba Cole has enjoyed an incredibly varied & action packed career. Joining the OTC at unive...
PLANE CRASH SURVIVOR | Former 21 SAS Jamie Hull
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adventurous from a young age, Jamie Hull travelled the world before returning to the UK to join Thames Valley Police. A career sabbatical led him to u...
FORMER HOSTAGE NEGOTIATOR | Former Police Officer Scott Walker
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the MET and securing an immediate transfer into Special Branch after his probation, Scott enjoyed a career in Anti-Terror units before returni...
GRENFELL TOWER FIREFIGHTER | Former Firefighter Ricky Nuttall
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enduring a scattered & abusive childhood at the hands of his step-father, Ricky was torn between joining the Royal Marines or the fire service, ch...
AIRFORCE, AIRSOFT, SOFREP | Aaron 'Rad' Radl
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by his fathers military service & business acumen, Aaron ‘Rad’ Radl sold grilled cheeses where others sold lemonade, and started his ...
PAYING IT FORWARD | Former R.A.M.C Amber Guymer-Hosking
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the Army aged just 16 after am abusive childhood, Amber Guymer-Hosking was quickly deployed to Afghanistan. Numerous mass casualty situations ...
BATTLING BRAIN CANCER | Former Royal Marine Commando Rian Ilett
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the Royal Marines aged 18, and enjoying 7 overseas tours in his career, Rian Ilett turned down promotions to stay in the action. Advancing int...
BAPTISM OF FIRE | Lorraine Kelly CBE
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born & raised in Scotland, Lorraine Kelly pursued her passion for journalism and presenting throughout her formative years. Battling knock-backs &...
WHO DARES SHARES | Former 22 SAS Robin Horsfall
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking into the Army careers office aged just 14, Robin joined the Parachute Regiment, and enjoyed his position into the regimental shooting team bef...
SPECIAL FORCES GURKHA | Former Gurkha & 22 SAS Krishna Thapa
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Nepal, Krishna's parents had a dream for him to join the Gurkha Regiment before he was even born. A highly prestigious career, open to onl...
BAND OF BROTHERS | Former Royal Marine Musician Brian Short
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following in his late father's footsteps, Brian Short pursued a career in the Royal Marines from a young age, and soon enlisted to become a musici...
PROTECTING THE POLITICIANS | Former MET Officer John Richards
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After enlisting and serving 9 years as a Grenadier Guardsman, John Richards experienced tours of Northern Ireland & The Falklands, before leaving ...
ANTI POACHING EXPERT | Former 22 SAS Simon Leak
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the Para's after a stint in agriculture, Simon Leak went on to undertake the arduous SAS Selection process. By his own admission, he scrap...
ONE ARMED WONDER | Former Kings Troop & Invictus Cyclist Dan Richards
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From an Army family, Dan Richards had decided aged 8 that the military was his calling. Disliking school and enduring bullying for his height, Dan vis...
BEHIND THE BADGE | Former Police Interceptor Ben Pearson
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making his way through his schooling whilst battling with dyslexia, Ben first worked in a motorcycle dealership before joining the police was suggeste...
MILITARY RESILIENCE COACH | Former Paratrooper James Elliott
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An abusive childhood led James Elliott into problematic schooling & teenage years, and led him to join the Army to escape his past and improve his...
CIVVY TO COMMANDO | Former Royal Marine Commando Dave Coleman
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having decided the military was his destiny at a young age, Dave Coleman persevered through his schooling whilst dealing with a stammer he developed. ...
GOING THE DISTANCE | Former LANCS Regiment Mark Harding
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After completing basic training and joining the King's Own Royal Border Regiment, Mark Harding went on to experience multiple tours during his tim...
TRAGEDY DOWN UNDER | Former Royal Navy Regular + Reservist Annette Laurie
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After experiencing childhood on both sides of the globe, Annette Laurie left school aged 16 and became an adult overnight. Joining the Royal Navy firs...
CHENNAI 6 TRUTH | Former Paratrooper Nick Dunn
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Paratrooper Nick Dunn experienced tours of Afghanistan & Iraq before joining the Private Military Circuit, leading him to his career in ant...
IRA BOMB SURVIVOR | Former RLC & H4H Ambassador Tara Robertson
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Robertson's army career began at the age of 18, with the Royal Logistics Corps (RLC). Enjoying her tour of Germany and unit life, she was the...
GLOBAL SECURITY SPECIALIST | Former RMP Rick Mounfield
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serving his full ticket with the RMP, ending as RSM, Rick Mounfield travelled the world in a CP role with the regiment protecting Ambassadors & di...
CHINOOK CREW CHICK | Former RAF Aircrew Liz McConaghy
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As RAF Aircrew Liz McConaghy completed 10 tours of Afghanistan, 2 Tours of Iraq, and was the longest serving female aircrew member on the aircraft, se...
REME, RESILIENCE & RECOVERY | Former REME & H4H Ambassador Rob Shenton
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having decided the Army was his destiny aged 8, Rob Shenton began his career with a decision to make, REME or Int Corps. Having held multiple roles an...
DIVER, PARA, STUNTMAN | Former PARA Andy Torbet
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A childhood in the Scottish highlands led Andy Torbet to become a natural outdoorsman, joining the local diving club aged 12 and pursuing activities l...
BLINDED IN BATTLE | Former REME Simon Brown
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making his way through the ranks in the REME Corps, Simon Brown experienced postings to Germany, Kosovo & Iraq. A kinetic second tour of Iraq led ...
UKRAINE DRONE WARFARE | Guy Shepherd (UK2UKR)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turning his childhood passion for Meccano into a successful career as an engineer, Guy Shepherd has also become a keen collector of military history, ...
SPARRING MIKE TYSON | Former Heavyweight Boxer Joe Egan
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Ireland, Joe Egan spent his childhood in Britain, facing adversity but building a strong chin. His boxing career led him to America where he b...
MILITARIA, MUSUEMS & MEDALS | Serving Soldier 'Kirky'
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serving soldier & keen military historian Kirky comes from a decorated family tree of military service, and has enjoyed an impressive promotion re...
REVERSING T1 DIABETES | Former Grenadier Guard Dan Darkes
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following 2 tours of Afghanistan with the Grenadier Guards, Dan Darkes was medically discharged after suffering hearing damage from an RPG blast. Just...
SPECIALIST PROTECTION COMMAND | Tim Baimbridge Ex-Met Police Officer
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Baimbridge is a former senior manager within Scotland Yard’s Special Branch (SB) and Royalty, Specialist Protection Command (RaSP) and served 6 ...
FIRES, FITNESS, FORTITUDE | James Bull UK Fire & Rescue Service
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearing the end of his career with the UK Fire & Rescue Service, Station Commander James Bull has also maintained his passion for fitness that beg...
KICKBOXER, PARATROOPER, ENTREPRENEUR | Lee Matthews 4 PARA / Former 3 PARA
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Matthews joined the army at 18 after initially being turned away for being too skinny but went on to take part in operations with 3 PARA in Northe...
SAS SERGEANT MAJOR | Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE QCB
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following an eventful childhood, Billy Billingham served 28 years in the British Army, completing an impressive 20+ years in the SAS. During his time ...
WORLD'S LONGEST KILL | British Army Sniper Craig Harrison
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Harrison is a former Corporal Of Horse in the Household Cavalry, and during his career as a sniper, achieved the world's longest confirmed k...
TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH | Royal Marines Veteran & Triple Amputee Mark Ormrod MBE
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Ormrod MBE, a former Royal Marine Commando, became the first triple amputee from the Afghan campaign after surviving an IED blast that resulted i...