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General Talk is a regular podcast from the Army Benevolent Fund featuring interviews with guests from the British Army, past and present. The podcasts give an expert insight into the military's ever-changing role in the modern world and how we, as the Army’s national charity, promote the welfare of our soldiers, veterans and their families
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Harry talks to King’s Troop Commanding Officer, Major Francesca Sykes, who shares her proudest moments so far as CO during many recent historic occasions, including the 2022 Platinum Jubilee when the Troop’s horses displayed such “immaculate behaviour” in a crowd of three hundred thousand cheering spectators around Hyde Park.…
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This episode of General Talk features Corie Mapp, former Lance Corporal, Afghan veteran and Britain’s first Para Bobsleigh European Champion. Corie talks about his Army career, the challenges he faced after becoming a double amputee and how sport helped him overcome his life changing injuriesΑπό τον General Talk
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This wide-ranging interview covers Clare Balding's experiences during her presenting career; the strong link between the Armed Forces and sport; how animals can bring strong mental health benefits; and women and their beliefs on ambition. Clare Balding’s interview was originally recorded for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s virtual event, Friday Night I…
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Podcast host Harry Bucknall talks to Johnny Mercer, minister for defence people and veterans. The wide-ranging interview covers the rights of Commonwealth veterans to residency after they’ve served; the ‘egregious’ experiences of servicemen and women at the hands of the Historic Investigations Unit; and the ‘huge resistance’ to talking about suicid…
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General Sir James Everard has taken over the presidency of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity from General Sir Mike Jackson, having recently retired from an impressive full career in the British Army. General James carried out operational service in Cyprus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq and Belgium; and his final appointment was as the Deputy Supreme All…
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Women have had active roles in the British Army since 1902 when the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps was founded. However, it wasn’t until 1992 that women were given opportunities and careers in the wider Army; and it was 2016 before the ban on women serving on the front line was lifted. With this has come some major positive changes for …
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General Sir Barney White-Spunner is this month’s guest on our monthly podcast: General Talk. General White-Spunner talks freely to podcast host, Harry Bucknall, about his time as Britain’s commanding officer in southern Iraq; and the difficulties faced by the Army being engaged in two major operations, Iraq and Afghanistan, at the same time. Genera…
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Robin delves into his own career in the Army and talks about the last ten years working for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity alongside where he sees himself going amidst the news of his retirement. He also explores the shape of the military charity sector amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and outlines the steps our charity is taking to ensure the Army family …
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In this episode we talk about being a grill master, the burger edition. Get a good market ground meat, or a mix of black beans/portobellos/and beets for your veggie burger. Choose a good seasoning mix and begin to patty your burgers uniformly. Remember the freezer is your friend when it comes to cooking evenly and staying held together.…
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Chow Chow Relish: Welcome to the first episode of Hoby's Front Porch. A podcast all about Americana Foods, General Store culture, and front porch talk. In this episode we talk about a North American condiment favorite that has fallen by the wayside but can still be found at roadside general stores and mom & pop shops off the beaten path.…
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