In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Phil Campion former British Army soldier, SAS veteran, author, broadcaster, and security contractor.

Phil shares stories from a career spent operating in some of the world's most challenging environments, discussing military service, special forces selection, operational deployments, and life after the Armed Forces. He reflects on the realities of military life, leadership under pressure, and the lessons learned from decades spent operating at the sharp end.

We explore the changing nature of modern warfare, private security contracting, media portrayals of military service, and the mindset required to perform in high-risk environments.

This conversation provides a rare insight into elite military culture, resilience, and the challenges of transitioning skills developed in service into civilian life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Service in the British Army
• Life within the SAS
• Special Forces selection and mindset
• Leadership under pressure
• Modern warfare and global conflict
• Security contracting and operating overseas
• Military culture and media representation
• Transitioning from military service
• Resilience, discipline, and performance
• Life lessons from decades of experience

This episode is for anyone interested in Special Forces, military history, leadership, resilience, modern conflict, and life after service.

Guest:

Phil Campion
Former SAS Soldier | Author | Broadcaster | Security Contractor

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In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Ollie Cooke former 7 RHA Para soldier, bodybuilder, and founder of Heavy Duty Gym Wear, a brand built around hard work, discipline, and working-class values.

Ollie shares his experiences serving in the Army, the realities of military culture, and the lessons he took from life in an airborne artillery unit. He reflects on the challenges he faced during service, using the gym as an outlet, and the journey of building a business from the ground up after leaving the military.

We explore fitness, mindset, resilience, and entrepreneurship — alongside the importance of testing yourself, pushing your limits, and creating purpose beyond military service.

In this episode, we cover:

Service in 7 RHA Para
Military culture and life in the Army
Using fitness as an outlet
Bodybuilding and pushing personal limits
Building Heavy Duty Gym Wear
Entrepreneurship and working-class values
Leadership, discipline, and resilience
Identity, purpose, and life after service

This episode is for anyone interested in military life, bodybuilding, fitness, entrepreneurship, discipline, and building something after the Armed Forces.

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Ollie Cooke
Former 7 RHA Para | Founder, Heavy Duty Gym Wear

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In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Yates a former soldier from 4/73 Battery, founder of Veterans Army (VA), and owner of his own dog training business.

Ryan shares his experiences serving in the military, operating within one of the Army’s most respected surveillance and reconnaissance units, and the mindset required to perform in high-pressure environments. He reflects on the realities of military life, transition, and the importance of rebuilding identity and purpose after leaving service.

We explore leadership, resilience, and personal growth — alongside the mission behind Veterans Army, supporting the veteran community, and how working with dogs has become a major part of his life and business after the military.

This conversation gives honest insight into life after service, adapting to civilian life, and finding new purpose through community, discipline, and helping others.

In this episode, we cover:

Service in 4/73 Battery
Military mindset and operating under pressure
Transitioning from military life to civilian life
Founding Veterans Army (VA)
Supporting the veteran community
Building a dog training business after service
Leadership, resilience, and identity
Purpose, discipline, and life after the military

This episode is for anyone interested in military life, 4/73 Battery, veterans support, entrepreneurship, dog training, resilience, and life after service.

Guest:

Ryan Yates
Former 4/73 Battery Soldier | Founder, Veterans Army | Dog Trainer

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