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 i

VICS Live - EP#02 - John Quinn and David Bygate-Pittoiglio

Jun 18th, 2022 27m 48s

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 5

VICS Live - EP#01 - Mal Robinson and Sam Neil

Jun 10th, 2022 32m 15s

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: ht

Episode#27 Jamie Phenny

Mar 19th, 2020 59m 48s

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 veteran

Episode # 26 - Jonny Hayes - First Class Promotions

Mar 12th, 2020 26m 2s

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 B

Episode 25 - Stephen O'Connell

Mar 5th, 2020 1h

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 car

Episode # 24 - Joseph Mitcham

Feb 27th, 2020 54m 25s

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 als

Episode 23 Joe McMillan

Feb 20th, 2020 47m 47s

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

Episode 22 - Chris Collier

Feb 13th, 2020 59m 58s

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 t

Episode 21 - Tom Sloanes

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 1m

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 a

Episode 20 - Liam Quinn

Jan 30th, 2020 49m 30s

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 open

Episode 19 - John Richardson

Jan 23rd, 2020 46m 31s

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 res

Episode 18 - Grant Leadbitter

Jan 15th, 2020 41m 49s

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

Episode 17 - Harvey Lough

Jan 9th, 2020 30m 29s

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 ar

Episode #16 - Ger Fowler

Jan 2nd, 2020 1h 4m

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 an

Episode 14 - John Quinn

Dec 19th, 2019 51m 18s

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.

Episode 13 - John Cassap

Dec 11th, 2019 45m 6s

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

Episode 12 - Baz Fisher

Dec 5th, 2019 58m 10s

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. Vetera

Episode 11 - Mark Walsh

Nov 28th, 2019 56m 46s

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

Episode 10 - Nick Dunn

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 16m

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

Episode 9 - Kev Dyer

Nov 14th, 2019 1h 2m

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) suppo

Episode 8 - Kevin Ball

Nov 7th, 2019 1h 9m

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) suppo

Episode 7 - Jim Owens

Oct 31st, 2019 1h 15m

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 wh

Episode 6 - Sara Arthur

Oct 24th, 2019 1h 3m

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 char

Episode 5 - Sam Neil

Oct 17th, 2019 46m 53s

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 b