Wild Ones Podcast
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Aspirational, Inspirational, Indestructible.
Tales of adventure, bravery, resillience & downright badassery.
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13: Episode 13: Mark Whistler aka Cybil War ‘Queen of SAS’
March 31, 2020 23:36 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBEpisode 13: Mark Whistler aka Cybil War ‘Queen of SAS’ Stars of the most recent series of SAS who Dares Wins & amazing drag Queen Mark ‘Cybil War’ Whistler, chats about growing up Gay, becoming a Drag Queen & their time on Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins. Show notes: - ‘Cybil War’ the Drag Queen - New York, London & Drag Nights - Drag makeup & the beauty industry - Coming out as gay - Religion, Catholicism & faith - 80’s & 90’s TV & film - From having a Dad in the SAS to appearing o...
12: Episode 12: Caroline Beazley - Unbroken
March 18, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBEpisode 12: Caroline Beazley - Unbroken Caroline was serving with the Royal Military Police in Northern Ireland in 1994, when she was shot four times at close range by the IRA. Caroline’s ill-fitting helmet saved her, but she was still left fighting for her life. Here she bravely shares her story in full. Show notes: ⁃ Joining the Army & the Royal Military Police ⁃ Being posted to Germany at 18 years old ⁃ Londonderry & Belfast during the troubles ⁃ Patroll...
11: EPISODE 11: Sam ‘Sampson’ Murray - Chasing New Highs
March 11, 2020 01:39 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBEPISODE 11: Sam ‘Sampson’ Murray - Chasing New Highs Sam ‘Sampson’ Murray was a Royal Marine who left to work in the private Security Industry after a very random night out! After years of chasing the dream Sam turned to hardcore drugs which, with stress, has caused many mental health lows & bowts of depression. Recently Sam had an epiphany, found the ‘Wim Hoff Method’ of breathing relaxation and started his own outdoors & cold water immersion therapy. Positivity now rules and Sam is on ...
10: Episode 10: Beth & Ellie - SAS Who Dares Wins
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBEpisode 10: Beth & Ellie - SAS Who Dares Wins Stars of the most recent series of SAS who Dares Wins, sisters Bethany Robinson & Eloise Gregor, chat about physical & mental health & resilience, their time on the show, CrossFit and their driving forces. Episode web links: ⁃ Beth: https://linktr.ee/sportybethcf ⁃ Beth: https://instagram.com/sportybethcf?igshid=6w3tgsc8i637 ⁃ Ellie: https://linktr.ee/elliegregor ⁃ Ellie: https://instagram.com/elliegregor?igshid=...
9: Episode 9: Laura Try - From the Salon to the Sea
February 26, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBEpisode 9: Laura Try - From The Salon To The Sea Laura was a young successful business owner with everything she wanted, or so she thought. Laura made a few life changing decisions that saw her sell her business and go from the world of beauty to being makeup-less and covered in mud most weekends. From running, to rowing the Atlantic, Laura is truly an inspiration. Show notes: - Owning a beauty salon - From Buying to selling - Fit enough to run ‘To the bridge & back’? - Obstacle, fel...
8: Episode 8: Dr Ava Easton - CEO Encephalitis Society
February 19, 2020 10:02 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBEpisode 8: Dr Ava Easton - The Encephalitis Society, World Encephalitis Day 22nd February #Red4WED Dr Ava Easton CEO of The Encephalitis Society welcomes us to The Royal Society of Medicine to chat all things Encephalitis. Alecia’s son Ethan almost died, age 3 from Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. We discuss the importance of the charity, the effects of Encephalitis & how awareness is key. You probably know someone affected. Please wear red on World Encephalitis Day, 22nd Feb...
7: Episode 7: Chris Shirley - Veteran, Mountaineer... Matterhorned!
February 12, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBEpisode 7: Chris Shirley - Veteran, Mountaineer . . . Matterhorned! Chris Shirley is one lucky Mountaineer and Wild Ones Podcast guest! From the Army to the Marines, to working as a Risk Advisor for the BBC, Chris has lead a life of travel and adventure, travelling to over 60 countries across 6 continents. He has met many of the worlds less fortunate and set up a not-for-profit organisation - The Hiatus Foundation, to improve access to sports in post-conflict environments. No more spoile...
6: Episode 6: Tip Cullen - Royal Marine to Stage and Screen
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBEpisode 6: Tip Cullen - Royal Marine to Stage and Screen Growing up as a Catholic in Belfast during the troubles, Tip Cullen is not your stereotypical Royal Marine. Having served a full career, Tip transferred to the Royal Marines reserves as well as studying a degree in acting. Tip has starred in many successful stage productions including acting at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Show Notes: Born in Belfast & growing up through the troubles From working for the law society to joining the...
5: Episode 5: Big Granty - Royal Marine, Bodyguard, World Champion Body Builder
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBEpisode 5: Big Granty - Royal Marine, Bodyguard, World Champion Body Builder Show Notes - Born and raised in South Africa and living through the Apartheid years - Moving to the UK and joining the Royal Marines - Highs and lows of life during Royal Marines training and overcoming physical and mental boundaries - Mental health challenges upon leaving the Royal Marines - Working in the maritime security sector - Carving his physique and future during the boredom of maritime security - M...
4: Episode 4: Jamie Clark - Firearms, Fugitive, Filmmaker
January 22, 2020 11:15 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBEPISODE 4: Jamie Clark - Firearms, Fugitive, Filmmaker! As a Police Firearms Officer, Jamie Clark experienced the highs and lows of modern day Policing in the UK. After 15 years, Jamie moved on to set up his own successful businesses within Security Consultancy, before entering Channel 4’s ‘Hunted’ as a fugitive. With an exciting insight into Television he has been on a number of successful shows and gone on to set up his own production company ‘No Excuse Films’. Show Notes: - UK Police A...
3: Episode 3: Toby G - Refugee to MBE
January 15, 2020 15:24 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBEPISODE 3 - Toby G: Refugee to MBE Growing up as a Romany Gypsy in Poland & fleeing violent racism & persecution, Toby has shown extraordinary positivity & resilience. As a hip hop dancer he has helped and inspired hundreds of underprivileged children resulting in him being awarded an MBE. A real story of bravery, resilience & positivity! Show Notes: ⁃ From Poland to Plymouth via London as a refugee with his Mum ⁃ Remembering racism as young as 6 years old ⁃ Cultu...
2: Episode 2: Peter Kelly- Former Royal Marine & CEO 'Imployable' App
January 08, 2020 21:19 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBEPISODE 2 - Peter Kelly former Royal Marine & CEO of ‘Imployable’ From a tough childhood to becoming a Royal Marine. Leaving the Marines to finding himself unemployed, Pete has repurposed his skills & now runs an incredibly successful Tech Company (IMPLOYABLE) that helps people find meaningful employment. Get your inspiration here! Show Notes - Childhood vulnerability - A career in the Royal Marines (trigger warning - Afghanistan related material) - Being emotionally detached - Losi...
1: Episode 1: Just Skimming The Surface
January 01, 2020 12:13 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBEpisode 1 - Just skimming the surface Wild Ones Podcast hosts Gillian Nair and Alecia Emerson-Thomas interview one another to provide some insight into who they really are. They are ‘just skimming the surface’. Show Notes: ⁃ Top 3 words to describe you ⁃ Bring out the bonkers (Dip into your bonkers bag) ⁃ Lowest lows and highest highs ⁃ Turbulent childhoods & a lack of belonging & self worth ⁃ Encephalitis & almost losing a child ⁃ Infant l...