These are the best Forces podcasts I’ve listened to. Phil is a great interviewer as he lets the guests tell their stories with just the occasional prompt. Excellent! Keep,them coming pleases.
A great video, I met Mick in West Africa in 2017, and he is easily fitter than about 99.9% of 30 years olds that I know. He has a wealth of knowledge and a great leader if that makes sense. Easily the best interview and video that I have seen in years. Thanks
I just love to see we old fat guys talking about our time serving. I was an RAF fast jet pilot, flying ground attack in the Jaguar , I doubt that I can get one leg over the coaming and into the cockpit nowadays, but what special memories we all share of our time working for HM the Queen. Keep it up guys.
I was Scots Guards and nearly transferred to 40 Regt. They drank Germany dry. I ended up in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment. Just as mad for it. Retired in Thailand now and got a Goretex liver.
Class act Phil, makes for such a great interviewer. Humble and pops in a bit of humour or his own experience but keeps it running and lets the interviewer tell their story. This channel deserves a whole lot more recognition!
I just love listening to hese guys. I served from 1972 to 1975 and did two tours of Northern Ireland. I have the utmost respet and admiration for the sas guys. I would love to have been good enough to have served with these guys but I don't believe I would have been good enough. They are the creme de la creme of special forces. Love listening to these podcasts.
what an absolute legend. He's like your favourite, actor, teacher footballer chewing the fat with no bullshit having a giggle looking over his career. What a raconteur.
Fired this up on my lunch break earlier, 20mins in had to turn off. Watch the rest later. Banging interview Phil, content superb. Mick seems like a top fella. Lads at work saying to me..."what you laughing at" Love the banter, Phil your a natural comedian. Keep em coming. I wreckon this will be best so far. 😉👍
This guy is one off the coolest guys on earth what a great interview thank you for your service mick Hawkes I can listen too your stories all day just awsome and il definitely be buying your book well done big Phil campion awsome interview 😎😎💪💪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Watched an interview with Billy (Mulligan Bros podcast) he also told the story of him and Mick getting snatched by the Serbs. Amazing to have the rare chance to put a face to who Billy said was"a guy called Mick"
This is what makes the UK SF fairly unique, Mick, looks nothing like, Phil, Billy, Fox, Ant, Chris Ryan etc etc, in my time I have unknowlingly had conversations with two former SF guys, and at the time I quite literally had no clue
The stuff about the artillery drinking culture takes me back. It wasn`t any fun if you weren`t a big boozer. I eventually joined the cross-country skiing team and escaped it. Another great guest.
been Following you a while phil. Glad you got your own podcast. You remind me so much of my dad. An ex matlow. Same confidence and charisma the senior service teaches you.
By far the best podcast on TH-cam Phil. Followed by Dodge. Another brilliant pod, I've heard Billy tell that story of capture recently. Keep it up mate. Makes my days pass easier when you have a new podcast to listen too.
What a great channel, flow of conversations is easy, Phil comes over well, doesn't hijack interview. Mick is totally brilliant, not one long story of glory, its all the in-between stuff that adds reality...3hrs is not long enough, this would cost so many beers in a pub.
Watched a few now Phil. You only have exceptional people on (obviously). Another great interview with Mick. I was at Gutersloh and Bosnia the same times. Brings back my memories too.
Hi Big Phil, another incredible interview with a fellow 22 buddy. However was gutted that the Royal Signals were the chosen target for the brunt of jokes,. I know as an ex Sig , that we ain’t considered hard within the green army and definitely not by anyone in Commandos and 22 Squadron. Let’s agree on one thing, Regardless of what regiment people have been in or are in. They all need Communication attachments usually trained by the Royal Sigs or have Sigs attached to them. I truly admire you and your accomplishments, ever since I saw you interviewed on a pod cast, you have me in stitches. Especially the mini fridge and Somali pirate story. I was in serious pain from laughing 😂 your a top geezer ✌🏻
Great show as always Phil hope you have a gd wknd etc ok bro cheers man from a oldswet my self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER!! Old-school PARAS from the shot days!!
That was excellent . Usually you hear the name of these ex SAS soldiers before hand but Mick was a new name to me and it not a disappointment (none are really are they) his story was a little different and he was quite open about some of the sneaky stuff which is always a great insight but... one thing ..... was his ankle not an issue for SAS para course?
Love to here all the old stories. I was in the US army from 92 to 2000 and actually trained beside some royal Marines ....and I agree carrying a radio sucked and humping around a m60 sucked too for short guys
Probably one of the best podcasts, i could listen to this guy all day. Its the anniversary of the loughgall ambush in northern Ireland today. I wonder was mick there 👊
I remember a SAS guy visiting my unit 22 regt RA kirton in Lyndsey. We were told it was for all younger service guys to attend as it was a recruiting. All the ole sweats SNCOs attended whilst the younger guys brushed the camp roads. I managed to sneak in the Gordon hall conference room. Thinking back I think it could have been You Phil except with dark hair!
I would love to hear more stories on northern Ireland op banner. The work done there set the standards for the world un counter insurgency. Great podcast Phil 🇬🇧
Phil that video of you chasing a radio presenter around the studio was that genuine. That presenter absolutely shit himself. Looking forward to all your uploads
40 fld regt... hard-core drinkers? My dad would've definitely been one of them! He was Battery Sgt Major of 129 Battery 40 Fld and also hugely into his Regimental Tug-of-war!! Small world
It’s quite sad really, that these blokes can’t go up Pen Y Fan for a reunion because of the balcony. Prior to that, no one had ever heard of the place.
I've noticed in a lot of the debriefs that most of the guys say "if that makes sense" a lot. Just wondering where they have all picked it up from in the SAS.
@@johnnunn8688 Don't be silly, I was only 13 years old! Have you considered that I might actually telling the truth here? It matters not. Joined in 1986 and still serving.
These are the best Forces podcasts I’ve listened to. Phil is a great interviewer as he lets the guests tell their stories with just the occasional prompt. Excellent! Keep,them coming pleases.
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@@ForceRadioHQbrilliant work 🎉
A great video, I met Mick in West Africa in 2017, and he is easily fitter than about 99.9% of 30 years olds that I know. He has a wealth of knowledge and a great leader if that makes sense. Easily the best interview and video that I have seen in years. Thanks
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I just love to see we old fat guys talking about our time serving. I was an RAF fast jet pilot, flying ground attack in the Jaguar , I doubt that I can get one leg over the coaming and into the cockpit nowadays, but what special memories we all share of our time working for HM the Queen. Keep it up guys.
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it does make sense Mick ! What a career...thanks for your service..
Haha Mick is fond of that phrase 'bizarrely "!🤣🤣
I met Mick in 1988/89 when he was on the Cdo Trg Team, I was 1 of the students-good times-1st time pass!
I was Scots Guards and nearly transferred to 40 Regt. They drank Germany dry. I ended up in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment. Just as mad for it. Retired in Thailand now and got a Goretex liver.
Me too mate, 40 field were in our garrison in Germany. 😊
I'm in Thailand also we're are pal
40 Fd were in Hohne in 86 when I got to 1 Armd Fd Amb, they came out to the 1st Gulf in 90.. Mad as a box of frogs 🐸
Thailand used to be beautiful until all the old pervs cottoned onto it
Class act Phil, makes for such a great interviewer. Humble and pops in a bit of humour or his own experience but keeps it running and lets the interviewer tell their story. This channel deserves a whole lot more recognition!
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40 minutes in and this is already my favourite guest. 👌
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Another wonderful window into a genuinely intriguing gentleman, you SF fellas have amazing tales to tell , bravo 👏
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I enjoyed watching this…’if that makes sense…’ 😜
Thank you for your service sir
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I just love listening to hese guys. I served from 1972 to 1975 and did two tours of Northern Ireland. I have the utmost respet and admiration for the sas guys. I would love to have been good enough to have served with these guys but I don't believe I would have been good enough. They are the creme de la creme of special forces. Love listening to these podcasts.
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Another quality guest Phil and a fascinating debrief. Good luck with the book launch Mick and my condolences to you and the family of your co-writer
Seen a few podcasts with ex sas but this has got to be the best so far, never heard of this guy before today. 😊
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Nothing has ever made as much sense in all my life- top bloke.
I could listen to Mick all day long 😊
what an absolute legend. He's like your favourite, actor, teacher footballer chewing the fat with no bullshit having a giggle looking over his career. What a raconteur.
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Fired this up on my lunch break earlier, 20mins in had to turn off. Watch the rest later. Banging interview Phil, content superb. Mick seems like a top fella. Lads at work saying to me..."what you laughing at" Love the banter, Phil your a natural comedian. Keep em coming. I wreckon this will be best so far. 😉👍
What a podcast! Mick was a an incredible guest and Phil a great interviewer. Thanks lads.
Glad you enjoyed it
I love watching the SAS guys talk about their stories. Every single one of them are unique personalities with different experiences.
If that makes sense.
I absolutely love stories, and hearing the stories from this channel are absolutely some of the best - thanks Phil & co 👍🏽👍🏽
Glad you like them!
This guy is one off the coolest guys on earth what a great interview thank you for your service mick Hawkes I can listen too your stories all day just awsome and il definitely be buying your book well done big Phil campion awsome interview 😎😎💪💪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Wow, thank you!
been here since the channels first few podcasts and glad too see it’s blown up and got the attention it deserves keep it up Phil mate! 🇬🇧
It's all thanks to you and your support! Thank you
Wow wow wow Big Phil what an interview big fella. Hats off to Mick and indeed all serving and ex Regt. Best podcasts on YT.
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Awesome interview and what a legend Mick is.
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Fantastic interview! Great story about the lad not blowing his cover, I hope he gets to see this! Well done mate, another blinder, thank you both!
Another fantastic interview. Probably one of the most interesting yet in my opinion. FAB.
Spot on as always, unreal quality, you guys really are an inspirstion. Great to see that the elite are also down to eart guys.
Watched an interview with Billy (Mulligan Bros podcast) he also told the story of him and Mick getting snatched by the Serbs. Amazing to have the rare chance to put a face to who Billy said was"a guy called Mick"
This is what makes the UK SF fairly unique, Mick, looks nothing like, Phil, Billy, Fox, Ant, Chris Ryan etc etc, in my time I have unknowlingly had conversations with two former SF guys, and at the time I quite literally had no clue
I agree, there is Hollywood SF & real life SF, one 6' 4 , 19 stone geared up the other 5' 7 10 stone.whippet lean.
I have had conversations with 4 SF guys🤷
@@Dan-mm1yl cool
@@noodlefringe1802you can tell he was a big guy. Even now he still looks like a unit, big old neck.
Brilliant guest, we need more of these 👍
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"If that makes sense" Should be the title of this brilliant interview .Mick Hawkes is great! Thankyou Big Phil
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Good job Mick and Phil ,thanks for what you have both done in and out of the service
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The stuff about the artillery drinking culture takes me back. It wasn`t any fun if you weren`t a big boozer. I eventually joined the cross-country skiing team and escaped it. Another great guest.
Woolwich had some great boozers in the 80s
been
Following you a while phil. Glad you got your own podcast. You remind me so much of my dad. An ex matlow. Same confidence and charisma the senior service teaches you.
By far the best podcast on TH-cam Phil. Followed by Dodge.
Another brilliant pod, I've heard Billy tell that story of capture recently.
Keep it up mate. Makes my days pass easier when you have a new podcast to listen too.
Glad you enjoyed it
This was great. I'm in favour of these longer podcasts - much more engaging than the other froth on TH-cam
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What a great channel, flow of conversations is easy, Phil comes over well, doesn't hijack interview. Mick is totally brilliant, not one long story of glory, its all the in-between stuff that adds reality...3hrs is not long enough, this would cost so many beers in a pub.
Thanks for watching 😎
Watched a few now Phil. You only have exceptional people on (obviously). Another great interview with Mick. I was at Gutersloh and Bosnia the same times. Brings back my memories too.
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Fantastic interview worked with a guy that was 29 RA in the Falklands had some great stories. Keep more of these interviews coming.👍🇬🇧
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Every time Mick says "Does that make sense?", do a shot.
What a bloke and a banging set of dits ;)
Drunk 10 minutes in to the video 🤣
Best yet, just honest chat. Big Phil is in his zone.
wow thank you for watching!
More like this please Phil, absolutely brilliant mate.
Thank you Mick, what a genuine bloke 👏 👍 🇬🇧
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Best Interview i have listened to so far. Love Micks little chuckle, "If it make sense".
Mick looks like a fella you'd smoke a joint with at a Hawkwind gig and Phil looks like a champion pie eater.. Great interview as usual Mr Phil..
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Absolutely smashing it with these interviews Phil.
Thank you ALL for these videos, real great insight.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for ur service 👍
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"Mark-one Eyeball",,,,, brought back memories of my old Warrant Officer who used this saying relentlessly in training,
Thanks for sharing!
Absolute brilliant interview with Mick keep the good work up Phil brilliant channel
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Was intending to watch in parts , but got me engrossed ,watched in one . Another Great interview ……
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Absolutely love Phil's content, proper genuine, down to earth guy, every guest I've seen on here have been intriguing. Keep it up Phil 👌
Good to see interviews of the 80/ 90’s guys 👍
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Awesome guest. Great pod. Keep them coming Big Phil.
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Great interview, Phil. Mick comes across as a top bloke. Shows real respect for the Ghost writer. I am looking forward to reading it in her honour.
Nice meeting u the other day mate real gentleman
Hope u enjoyed your meal
big phils podcasts ! in a nutshell......... superb .....................great talk with mick, and i loved phils hills selection talk....
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Hi Big Phil, another incredible interview with a fellow 22 buddy. However was gutted that the Royal Signals were the chosen target for the brunt of jokes,.
I know as an ex Sig , that we ain’t considered hard within the green army and definitely not by anyone in Commandos and 22 Squadron. Let’s agree on one thing, Regardless of what regiment people have been in or are in. They all need Communication attachments usually trained by the Royal Sigs or have Sigs attached to them.
I truly admire you and your accomplishments, ever since I saw you interviewed on a pod cast, you have me in stitches. Especially the mini fridge and Somali pirate story.
I was in serious pain from laughing 😂 your a top geezer ✌🏻
Great show as always Phil hope you have a gd wknd etc ok bro cheers man from a oldswet my self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER!! Old-school PARAS from the shot days!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
That was excellent . Usually you hear the name of these ex SAS soldiers before hand but Mick was a new name to me and it not a disappointment (none are really are they) his story was a little different and he was quite open about some of the sneaky stuff which is always a great insight but... one thing ..... was his ankle not an issue for SAS para course?
Jumping with squares completely different to military static line a lot less impact
@@user-xt5qb2yr6xah, I see, fly them in.
More of Mick's era ,please!! Top dog🇬🇧
Love to here all the old stories. I was in the US army from 92 to 2000 and actually trained beside some royal Marines ....and I agree carrying a radio sucked and humping around a m60 sucked too for short guys
Out standing Phil. Keep up the good work Mick. All the best
Probably one of the best podcasts, i could listen to this guy all day. Its the anniversary of the loughgall ambush in northern Ireland today. I wonder was mick there 👊
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Emoji fist bump Phil. Great one. Really enjoyed this one. Cheers.
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I've got even more respect for Mick now knowing he's a fellow Leicester fan
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What an interesting peice. And Mick is obviously a special soldier with no BS attached!
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Excellent. Properly Excellent. I'm looking forward to buying the book. RIP Nicole.
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Another great interview
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I remember a SAS guy visiting my unit 22 regt RA kirton in Lyndsey. We were told it was for all younger service guys to attend as it was a recruiting. All the ole sweats SNCOs attended whilst the younger guys brushed the camp roads. I managed to sneak in the Gordon hall conference room. Thinking back I think it could have been You Phil except with dark hair!
Absolutely engrossing watch. Top bloke.
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Of it makes sense, excellent debrief. Thanks Phil
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Great interviewer and interviewee.,.. could watch for hours. Well done
bang on interview. Refreshing to see a different 22 face and stories on a podcast. See if you can persuade other regiment to come on
We are all ears to suggestions 😁
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Great pod cast again men. Thanks. Thanks 🙏
Thanks again!
Great chat and nice to have one’s work appreciated, ex black 8.
Brilliant guys, what a fantastic chap
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I would love to hear more stories on northern Ireland op banner. The work done there set the standards for the world un counter insurgency.
Great podcast Phil 🇬🇧
Noted!
Fantastic as usual phill , can’t get enough of this mate.
Told my elder brother ( ex screaming crap hat ) keep it up mate 👌
Told them I was the driver 😂😂😂😂
Funny as ••••
Good military humour
Great podcast, really enjoyed listening on way to work 👍
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Smashing fella and nice touch honouring his writing partner.
Agreed 👏🏻
Cracking watch that , good job. If that makes sense ..
Glad you enjoyed it.. if that makes sense 😁
🤣😂, it does, if you know what I mean.
Bit bizzare, but made sense. Great bloke he is really enjoyed this one
Phil that video of you chasing a radio presenter around the studio was that genuine. That presenter absolutely shit himself. Looking forward to all your uploads
🤣 should we re-create it in our studio?
Makes perfect sense mucker, what a podcast though, enjoyed from 1st minute to the last.
Glad you enjoyed it
Please get him in for a part 2. Fantastic stuff, cheers Phil and thank you Mick.
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Really interesting - Mick has done so much. Jaw dropped when describing that close call with the pistol training.
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40 fld regt... hard-core drinkers? My dad would've definitely been one of them! He was Battery Sgt Major of 129 Battery 40 Fld and also hugely into his Regimental Tug-of-war!! Small world
Great podcast- Phil keep em coming!
Another interesting interview…… well done force radio.
Thanks for this, if that makes sense
Another interresting guest Phil not seen him before top bloke
Great interview Top man. IF THAT MAKES SENSE.
Brilliant, thanks for sharing.
It’s quite sad really, that these blokes can’t go up Pen Y Fan for a reunion because of the balcony. Prior to that, no one had ever heard of the place.
I can confirm that his stories did indeed ‘make sense’ 👍🏻
Grow up
Brilliant guest, thank you both,
Looks a tough man. Legends these guys.
Been waiting on my morning shift for this vid to drop 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hope you enjoyed it!
I've noticed in a lot of the debriefs that most of the guys say "if that makes sense" a lot. Just wondering where they have all picked it up from in the SAS.
Here in the north of England it's quite a common thing to throw on the end of a sentence, almost as a way to gauge engagement.
we say it in the south aswell.
We would say it makes sense done it?
Remember Mick well. Top bloke and Operator. WDW.
Thanks for sharing!
We believe you. We’re you on the balcony too?
@@johnnunn8688 Don't be silly, I was only 13 years old! Have you considered that I might actually telling the truth here? It matters not. Joined in 1986 and still serving.
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Absolutely makes sense Mick 👌👏