Veterans In Crisis Sunderland Podcast

Author Joseph Mitcham joins us to discuss his new book HITTING HOME - the third instalment of his thriller series about a terror watchlist finding it's way into the hands of ex-forces, the third instalment is largely set in Sunderland - check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Mitcham/e/B0822SRK9H%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteransincrisis/message

Veterans John Quinn and David Bygate-Pittoiglio join us to discuss their many Veteran related services including Military veterans football. This episode is dedicated to a great friend of the Veteran community, Janice Procter CALL: 0191 5671878 WEB: veteransincrisis.co.uk FB: facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteransincrisis/message

Our first live stream Veterans In Crisis Podcast we talk tom Mal from Pathfinder magazine and Sam from VICS. CALL: 0191 5671878 WEB: veteransincrisis.co.uk FB: facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteransincrisis/message

Welcoming Jamie on to the podcast - Jamie is 4 Para and we want to say a massive thanks to him for taking the time to come on to talk to us about his experiences - massive respect JamieVeterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderlandThe show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comfacebook.com/Tallimage/

Massive welcome to our friend Jonny Hayes - Jonny started First Class Promotions in Sunderland just a couple of years ago and in that time he has brought to the city some of the biggest names in boxing - this Saturday night the legendary Tony Belew will be speaking at the Alexander Steak House in aid of Veterans In Crisis, all thanks to Jonny. Go check out www.firstclasspromotions.co.uk to see what else is coming up

Our guest this week is a director of www.advantex.uk.com/ - and he is also a former marine. Stephen and his company have supported Veterans in Crisis Sunderland in so many ways and it was a massive privilege to have him on to talk about his career and his own experience of crisis - thanks Steve

Joseph Mitcham is a serving Officer in the British Army, he is also author of the incredible thriller 'The Watch List' - his debut novel asks the question, what would you do? with a list of the top UK terrorism suspects and conspirators. We also discover Mitcham is an absolute warrior - competing in desert ultra-marathons and doing more sit-ups in an hour than most people in a lifetime. Check out 'The Watch List' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watch-List-Terror-would-Atrocities/dp/171313893X

Humbling to have Joe on the podcast to discuss his life and his extraordinary military career - a legend and a man of many talents. Check out Joe's facebook:https://www.facebook.com/soldiermac/Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderlandThe show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comfacebook.com/Tallimage/

Chris joins us on the podcast to tell us about his fascinating military career, his work with the Bradley Lowery Foundation, being the guy behind SunderLad and his dislike of toothbrush holders. So much more to talk about, so little space on the memory cards (as you will notice if you're watching on YouTube). Hopefully we'll catch Chris again soon for part 2Check out SunderLad: https://www.facebook.com/sunderLADpage/Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCr...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Tom Sloanes is a full time supporter of Veterans In Crisis Sunderland but in his spare time he enjoys being the new non-executive director of SAFC and Director of Exchange - Betdaq - GVC group. Tom joins us to talk about his career, his love and dedication to Sunderland, his involvement with the club and he gives us the opportunity to say a massive thanks for all of his support.Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCr...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Massive thanks to Liam for joining us on the podcast. Liam tells us about life growing up in Sunderland before joining the forces, he went on to become a corporal before a near-miss with a grenade marked the end of that career. Liam speaks openly about his battles with mental health and alcohol in the years that followed and how he overcame those struggles. Check out Liam's AirB&B at the link below: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/35220794?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1580331087_GgfjvdkrL77QFN23&source_impression_id=p3_1580331091_hMt1y%2BSZ5ZUjHFdA Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderlandThe show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

We're joined in the studio by John Richardson who is former Navy now serving RAF. Paul tells us about growing up in Sunderland, joining the forces and his experiences of facing a period of struggle with his mental health while serving. Huge respect and thanks to John. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderland/The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Grant Leadbitter joins us in the studio to show his support for Sunderland Veterans in Crisis and talk about his career - absolute legend, thanks for stopping by, Grant. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCrisisSunderlandThe show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Thanks to Harvey for joining us on the podcast - Harvey is just starting out on his career in the RAF and on this episode he tells us about the culture shock of joining the forces and the learning curve he has been on. Good luck Harvey, VICS are behind you 100% Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCr...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Happy New Year people - welcome to 2020. In the first episode of the year, our friend Mal Robinson turns the tables on VICS Founder, Ger Fowler. Ger tells us about VICS but also about his own life, in the military and beyond - and the events and experiences that led him to today. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCr...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

John Quinn is currently serving in the medical core after an extensive military career. John also manages the Sunderland Armed Forces day and the North East Military ball which since its launch in 2019 has raised over £8000 for local charities. Visit https://www.nemb.co.uk/ for more info Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeteransInCr...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

John Cassap is a former Marine - In this episode John discusses his career as well as his battles with mental health and alcohol dependence in later years. Following his recovery John began a career in supporting homeless people in his city and he went on to become a Churchill fellow, researching approaches to homelessness in Fresno, California. Also during this time, John discovered he had a talent for creative writing - check out his blog 'Down and Out in Fresno' in the link belowhttps://downandoutinfresno.wordpress.com/Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Baz is a valued member of the VICS community, he had a central role in our documentary in which he talked fondly of his career in the Royal Tank Regiment as well as the problems he faced in transitioning to civilian life. Thank you, Baz. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Mark Walsh is ex-Navy and CEO of Lighthouse Therapy Group - www.lighthousetherapygroup.co.ukHe joins us to talk about how and why he set the company up - Thanks Mark.Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Nick Dunn was part of a group dubbed the Chennai Six, jailed in 2013 after Indian officials found weapons and ammunition on a ship. Nick was working as a guard on an anti-piracy vessel at the time and subsequently falsely imprisoned and held in India over a four year period before finally being reunited in England with his family. Nick is due to be releasing a book about his experiences in March 2020 - follow him on social media for updates. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Kev Dyer is a valued member of the VICS family - on tonight's podcast Kev shares his experiences of the military and gives us some personal observations and insights into his recovery - Thank you, Kev. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Player, captain, caretaker manager and all-round Sunderland legend Kevin Ball joins us on the podcast to give us some personal insights into his career and his continued support for Veterans In Crisis. Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Jim Owens served in the RAF before finding himself struggling homelessness and alcohol addiction. In this episode Jim talks to us about these experiences and how he managed to survive and go on to build Operation Veteran, a brilliant service which supports veterans across North Tyneside. For more information and support visit www.operationveteran.co.uk/Or interact via Facebookwww.facebook.com/operationveteran1/Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-crisisThe show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

This week Sara joins us to discuss life as an army wife, surviving domestic violence in subsequent relationships and going on to build a successful military insurance business. Sara also speaks about climbing Kilimanjaro to support veteran charities and her dislike of ham. http://www.genesisprotectionservices.co.uk/Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you.If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Sam is ex-Royal Navy, she has worked as a police officer, a prison guard and she supports fellow Veterans In Crisis Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you. If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

This week we're joined by Peter 'Swainy' Swain - Peter is a former soldier and valued member of the Veterans In Crisis family Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you. If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

Chris Batty served as an infantry soldier before moving into private security . In 2017 Chris found himself experiencing a mental health crisis fuelled by heavy alcohol abuse. Chris confronted and overcame his problems and uses his experiences to support other veterans in crisis through fundraising and is following a path forward as a mental health advocate and practitioner. He will be taking part in the Remembrance Rumble on November 2nd 2019https://www.facebook.com/groups/860170840983525/Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you. If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...The show is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/

It was a massive pleasure to have Steve 'Bob' Hope Join us to talk about his days in the forces and since.

Mal Robinson is the current editor of Pathfinder International (pathfinderinternational.co.uk) - a monthly military resettlement magazine distributed to over 25,000 military personnel and veterans. Prior to this Mal served 9 years in in the RAF seeing two tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has also spent 8 months in Kabul working as a civilian contactor. He has since held the roles of Sports Editor for the Sunday Sun, Chronicle and JournalIn the north east, commercial manager for the University of Sunderland as well as Communications and Security Director for the UK Government’s relief effort the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone for which he was awarded the Ebola medal.Pathfinder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PathfinderIn...Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS) supports local veterans to overcome any issues they are dealing with - you don't have to be facing any crisis to be part of VICS but if you are, we'll face it with you. If you need support or would like to support Veterans In Crisis Sunderland you can get in touch with us here, via our website veteransincrisis.co.uk or at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Veterans-In-...This podcast is produced by Tall Image - If you need info about the show or would like to help support this podcast you can contact us on social media or email Joe at JK@TallImage.comFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/Tallimage/