From SAS Soldier to Brad Pitt’s Bodyguard | Extraordinary Lives Podcast | @LADbible
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Published 2023-03-15
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This is a LADbible vodcast presented by Ben Powell-Jones. In this series, we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones
00:00 - 01:04 Intro
01:04 - 16:17 Growing Up
16:17 - 33:42 Early Military Career
33:42 - 51:25 SAS Selection
51:25 - 01:00:06 Life in the SAS
01:06:00 -1:15:43 Becoming a Celebrity Bodyguard
01:15:43 - 01:23:24 SAS: Who Dares Wins
01:23:24 - 01:25:13 Life Lesson
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All Comments (21)
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With thanks to Billy for taking part! Billy will be touring the UK this Autumn with his new theatre show. Follow Billy on Instagram @billingham22b for new tour dates & venues. Find out more about Billy’s & his wife’s charity and ethical fashion brand www.deuxmains.com/
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I'll ask it again. Seriously. When did ladbible go from being a memes and hot babes to seriously amazing hard hitting interviews and investigative journalism? I'm totally here for it. Amazing interview.
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Served 5 years in the British Army, and I have nothing but admiration for anyone who has been in the SAS/SBS. These guys are superhuman!
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Billy's a gifted storyteller, like many military people are. But it's his absolute honesty that makes his stories so particularly engaging. No bluff, no false modesty, just straight talk. You can imagine him having your back and feeling 100% better for it.
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As a retired royal navy NCO i can confirm that all these lads be they SBS or sas who where picked up by us after action or exercise were treated like royalty in every respect , everything was laid out for them and nothing was too much trouble, they deserve the best treatment on offer , thank you lads it's was a privilege.
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An interviewer that let's the subject talk- how refreshing. That was a great interview.
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Obviously an amazing interview from Billy, what a legend! But I’d like to also congratulate the interviewer for doing such an amazing job. Listening and actually being interested in what Billy had to say, and asking smart, thought provoking questions that got very interesting answers. Well done!
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The best interview Ive ever seen. He is what the people should be looking up to not these ticktockers, youtubers, musicians and movie stars. Amazing and humble man.
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This man has fought against everything before the age of 18, an outstanding human being. Strong as an ox mentally, emotionally and physically.
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After listening I want to thank Billy for his service. Truly remarkable man to be this steadfast.
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This has to be one of the most in-depth most fascinating enjoyable interviews I've ever watched. What Billy has been through his experiences throughout his life from being a little scally to becoming an SAS soldier to a bodyguard to working on TV is nothing but incredible. I've got the utmost respect for Billy & for people like him. More has to be done to help our ex servicemen & women just as much as what they've given us
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It makes you realise that people like Billy and his colleagues in the SAS are in a league of their own. I was mesmerised by the interview. What an incredible man and so humbling to listen to what he has to say. Very fortunate to have people like him walking among us in society.
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That felt like a 30min interview , It was that engrossing . One of the best interviews I have been caught up in for a few years .👍😁
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Absolute legend of a human being, Being ex military myself the levels this man reached and the service he gave for our country is of legend status. The younger generation should listen and learn from this man’s words, An inspiration for this country. Thankyou for your service Billy 🇬🇧
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Honest to the core. "I was a rogue". No blame throwing other than to his innate character and behaviour. Not "it was the environment" or "my family life". I guess the SAS selection staff understood this and were just willing him to pass the physicals. He had the psychological edge from the start. This is amazing interview. Thank you
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I joined the US Army at the age of 17. I can strongly identify with standing in formation as we were being sent to basic training, looking around at the bigger and older men thinking "WTF have I gotten into?"
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Can’t remember last time I sat and watched a full interview on something or podcast. This was quality. Absolute mint.
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Some men are built differently, this hero is one of them.
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I met that scouse corporal! He was sound! He had half a mouth and his side jaw bone was totally missing he'd literally been hit by 7.62 in the mouth and lived to tell the tale! I met him at Depot Para, Browning barracks, Aldershot. He was/is a very brave man a true Para.
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Nothing better than an interviewer that asks a good question and just listens. Proper good
