Michael is a British TV host, Foreign Affairs correspondent, a regular analyst on MSNBC, NBC, and Huffington Post, and an emerging director and producer of documentaries spanning hardline current affairs, travel, and fashion. He retired from the RAF as a senior officer 2012, after 20 years of flying assault helicopters with 10 tours of duty under his belt. MikeyKay.com Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Pen Farthing is a former Royal Marines Commando and founder of the charity Nowzad. https://nowzad.com Become a H-Hour patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Jonny has served 17 years with the British Army as a regular and a reservist, deploying on multiple operations including most recently Afghanistan. He is the founder of Campaign Force - an organisation enabling and encouraging former service personnel to enter politics. https://www.campaignforce.co.uk/ Be a H-Hour patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Rob Shenton is a former REME Officer who was medically retired due to PTSD and depression. He is now an ambassador of multiple charities including Project Recce and as a Charity Runner has completed the toughest, highest and coldest footraces in the world. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts!

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. John Vickers is the CEO of the world's first commercial astronaut training centre and a former soldier in the British Army. https://blueabyss.uk Become a H-Hour patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Simon Town is the co-founder of Quickdraw Card Company and a former Royal Marine Sniper who served on multiple operations. Become a H-Hour patron at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Mic Taylor is a former Special Forces Signaller, RSM of 14 Signal Regiment and is the founder of Brechfa Knives. Be a H-Hour patron - go to https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Philip Ingram MBE BSc MA GCLI is a widely published journalist, specialising in the security and intelligence arenas, who has built on a long and senior career in British Military Intelligence, with years of experience in all aspects of intelligence and security as well as strategic planning.  He is also the founder of Grey Hare Media. Support this podcast by becoming a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts .

Jeremy Gibbs has spent decades in the agriculture industry and is the founder of Forces Farming, enabling Insight – Experience – Placement and Development for service personnel wishing to learn more about a career in farming. https://forcesfarming.co.uk Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Stevie Broome is the founder of Combat Cigars and a former Sniper in the Parachute Regiment who deployed on multiple operations during his service. https://combatcigars.co.uk Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Ian Elliot is the co-founder of iconic clothing and lifestyle brand "Animal", and co-founder of Elliot Brown Watches. Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Lizzy Stileman was awarded an MBE for her contribution to the national response to the pandemic while volunteering with Re:Act Disaster Response. Lizzy is a former Royal Logistics Corps Major who deployed on multiple operations during her career and has since deployed as a civilian on multiple international disaster response operations. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Jay Singh-Sohal is a reservist, former TV journalist and aspiring politician. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Gaz Allan is a serving senior NCO with the Royal Signals and is the founder of Moth Creaturae. https://www.mothcreaturae.com/ Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

John Beamson served with the Royal Artillery, deploying on several operations before leaving the British Army and establishing Robustours and Escape the Lakes - organisations and events which provide extreme challenges around the UK. Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Will Carling is former Captain of England Rugby and now a successful businessman. He is also an ambassador for Maggie’s Charity and Diabetes UK. Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Neil Hallsworth is a former Combat Medical Technician in the Royal Army Medical Corps who deployed on multiple operations. He is the owner of Explorer Coffees. Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Gavin Tuach is a serving Royal Navy Warrant Officer and Founder and Director of Hidden Warriors CIC. He is also a former Ambassador for Care after Combat. His fundraising efforts in the last 6 years have generated nearly £100k for charity. https://hiddenwarriors.co.uk/ Become a patron of H-Hour at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

James Griffin spent 18 years in the British Army, having joined the Household Cavalry Regiment in 2001. His role as a recce soldier saw him operate in Iraq as Brigade Surveillance Company team leader & Forward Air Controller in the Brigade Reconnaissance Force in Afghanistan. James later qualified in 2014 as an Army helicopter pilot, but was medically discharged in 2019 with post traumatic stress. James is now working in the military charity sector and specialising as a performance coach. https://www.instagram.com/jamesgriffincoaching/ Become a patron of this podcast at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Simon Hannaford has spent 27 years in the British Army and is an Explosives Ordnance Disposal Operator, specialising in Improvised Explosives Devices. In June he will be undertaking a world record attempt, swimming the length of the channel, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, and then running from John O’Groats back down to Bicester - all in 26 days. This event will be covering over 1750 miles in 26 days to raise money for the Felix Fund The Bomb Disposal Charity and the hummingbird Centre in Bicester , a cancer support centre. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Lieutenant Colonel Swann is the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment (3 Para). Become a patron of this podcast at https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Professor Eddie Kone spent nearly two decades as a Met Police Officer and is also a Brazilian Ju Jitsu Black Belt, learning under the Gracie family and is the founder of Eddie Kone BJJ. https://ekbjj.com

Ross Moy is a serving Doctor with the British Army who has deployed on multiple operations and is currently Clinical Director of the Medical Evacuation Response Team at RAF Brize Norton.

Tony grew up during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. After achieving an engineering degree, Tony commissioned into the British Army’s Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He is now … Read More

H-Hour's Leading Minds is a series of interviews exploring the minds of military commanders, sporting leaders and business executives. Michael Vallance has spent over 40yrs at senior levels in finance and is also the founder of OLRFC Rugby4Heroes, a not for profit organisation raising money for military charities. https://rugbyforheroes.org Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Chris was conscripted into the Rhodesian Light Infantry during the Rhodesian bush war and conducted hundreds of counter insurgency operations, inserting by helicopter and by parachute, sometimes deep within the neighboring countries of Mozambique and Zambia. He is the author of Fireforce - a book regarded as one of the most honest and accurate personal accounts of the Rhodesian war. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Stefan attempted to take his own life on several occasions while experiencing extreme mental ill-health. He is a military veteran (having served with the Royal Tank Regiment, including on operations in Afghanistan) and a volunteer with Re:Act Disaster Response. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Mandy is an ex-RAF Police Dog Handler whose husband Chris, who served with the British Army, took his own life. Mandy and her son Jay now campaign for increased awareness of mental ill-health. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Jack Marshman is a professional MMA fighter currently signed to the UFC, he is also a Close Protection Officer and a former paratrooper (having served with The Parachute Regiment on multiple operational tours including Afghanistan). Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Tara Maclachlan is a HM Forces SNCO veteran who, before transitioning from male to female, served 15 years with the RAF Regiment deploying on various operations including Op Banner in Northern Ireland and on Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during Gulf War 1. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Chantelle Taylor is the author of "Battleworn: the memoir of a combat medic in Afghanistan". She is credited as the first British female soldier known to have killed in combat. Become a patron of H-Hour at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Andrew Marr is a retired Special Forces Green Beret, Warrior Angels Foundation cofounder, and the best-selling co-author of "TALES FROM THE BLAST FACTORY: A Brain Injured Special Forces Green Beret’s Journey Back from the Brink". His book has been turned into an award-winning full feature documentary titled Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain by EMMY and Academy Award winners. Become a patron of this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Dr Mark Gordon is a pioneer in effective treatment for the effects of traumatic brain injuries resulting from physical and non-physical impacts. His research is significantly influencing the approach to prevention and treatment around the world, particularly in contact sports such as Rugby and American Football and also in military personnel. Become a patron of this podcast at Patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Keith served with The Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan. When he left he experienced mental ill-health and after attempting to gain help via conventional treatments, Keith travelled to Peru to seek a cure via psychedelics'. He is now a psychadelic therapist and personal resilience coach. Become a patron of this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

Andy McGrillen is the host of That UFO Podcast, which brings some of the best, most credible guests from around the world of UFOlogy, UAP’s & associated subjects. (No tinfoil hat needed).

John is a former paratrooper who now undertakes daring stunts to increase mental health awareness and inspire ex-military personnel. His most recent feat involved the world record attempt for the highest jump from a helicopter into water during which he suffered a fractured sternum, fractured coccyx and fractured wrist.

Biljana Hutchinson was a humanitarian aid worker when her team's base in Kunduz, Afghanistan was attacked by the Taliban. Several people including Biljana were shot and injured and four members of her security team were killed, including former British paratrooper Shaun Sexton.

Dave Harding-Prior is the host of the Reorg podcast, which captures the combat experiences of former HM Forces personnel. He previously served in Afghanistan with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Nikki Scott's husband Lee was killed in Afghanistan in 2009 while serving with the Royal Tank Regiment. Since Lee's death, Nikki has established a charity focusing on the welfare of bereaved children of HM Forces personnel - Scotty's Little Soldiers. Become a patron of this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

At 31yrs old, Aaron Bartle left a successful career in the oil and gas industry to become a submariner in the Royal Navy. He served on multiple boats including HMS Triumph. Following an accident at sea, in 2019 he was medically discharged and has since setup his own company - Intemperance Knives, specialising in making high performance blades for tactical application. Support this podcast at patreon.com/hkpodcasts

"Ebola" Ian Hancock began work as a microbiologist in the 1980's with the Ministry of Defence. He is now a lecturer of infection control at the London Metropolitan University and is currently working in a covid19 surveillance laboratory. Ian is also a volunteer with Re:Act Disaster Response

Paul served 26 years with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and is now an expert in disaster response operations and disaster risk reduction, working as the Operations Response Manager at Re:act Disaster Response (https://www.re-act.org.uk/). In 2020, along with his colleague Lizzie Stileman, he was awarded an MBE for his support to the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Staff Sergeant Jamie Ferguson served as a combat medic with the British Army, deploying to multiple operational theatres including Iraq and Afghanistan. He also spent a significant period of his career supporting Special Forces. On 18th June 2020 he took his own life. His widow, Sammi, requested to appear on this podcast in order to help others avert, or cope with, the most severe impacts of mental ill-health.

Paul is a former Irish Guard and creator of the Grappling with Physio Podcast (formerly "Primary Physio podcast"). He is a keen BJJ practitioner and physiotherapist.

Simon Harmer is a former Combat Medical Technician who is now a freelance speaker, business consultant and co-founder of Mike Alpha - a company dedicated to helping the UK Armed Forces community learn digital marketing skills. During his military service he deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, the Congo and Afghanistan. He lost both his legs to an IED strike during his final deployment in 2009 to Afghanistan.

Charlie Guenigault GM is a Metropolitan Police Officer who was off-duty and returning from an evening with friends when he encountered three terrorists on a killing spree at London Bridge on 3rd Jun 2017. Unarmed, he fought the three men, during which he was stabbed in the head and back multiple times. He was awarded a George Medal for his actions. During their attack, the terrorists killed 8 people and injured 48 others.

James Hook is a former Welsh rugby union and British & Irish Lions player. Hook has won 81 caps for Wales and is Wales' fourth highest all-time points scorer. Most often playing as a fly-half, Hook is known as a utility player, and has also played as a centre, wing and fullback. He began his club career with Neath, from 2004 to 2006 and also played for Gloucester, Perpignan and Ospreys. He is now retired from playing professional rugby and has begun authoring children's books with a rugby theme.

Gareth Walsh is a former member of The Parachute Regiment who formed the Sin Eaters Guild during his military service. He now dedicates his full time to promoting the brand and supporting the community of civilian and military personnel that has formed around it.