20 Years in the SAS: Des Powell
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Des Powell is an elite SAS Legend and author of the #1 Best-Selling book Bravo Three Zero. We discuss his journey in the forces, from selection, to tours of Iraq and the Gulf War.
This is The Eventful Life of Mr Des Powell
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Chapters:
02:00 - Straight & Narrow
10:00 - Paratrooper
18:00 - Military Training
25:00 - Selection x2
34:00 - Chinook Aircraft Training
37:00 - Camaraderie
45:00 - Regiment & World-Wide Tours
53:00 - 250,000 Deaths
57:00 - Colombian Cartels
1:00:00 - Israeli Skud Missiles
1:03:00 - B Squadron in Iraq
1:10:00 - Gulf War
1:20:00 - Bombing In Baghdad
1:22:00 - Saddam Hussein
1:28:00 - Finding Him & Justice
1:35:00 - Bravo Three Zero
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I’m fortunate to know Des in person, although my first exposure to him was at 18 years old in Fermanagh, NI 1981. He used to be into his weights big time and had an incredible physique and being a crow, I had the job of changing his weights whilst he was bench pressing. A great guy, humble guy and a guy you do not cross. Looking well Des if you read this. Spot on Dodge, great interview.
Thanks for sharing and yeah Des is definitively one of life’s good guys ⭐️
Crow that's a word I haven't heard in this term in a long time 😅 it's just gave me a bad case of missing that life insane as it was it was all character building 😂
@@DodgeWoodallgreat interview guys well done dodge really interesting thanks
@@RossNaylor-uq4jp was NIG when I served but maybe its a Unit/Corps thing.
Thank god, imagine if he sided with the bad guys!! 😮lol@DodgeWoodall
I've had the privilege of knowing Des for a number of years and he's an absolute true gentleman - very humble, extremely funny and a man you can rely on. Top bloke - great interview Dodge.
Great interview with a true Gentleman in Des Powell - note, he did not swear / curse once which is unusual in this day and age. Just goes to show the sheer class of this man. Well done Dodge on a fantastic interview.
Glad you enjoyed 👍🏼👍🏼
What a humble guy, genuine hand on heart honest fella, no bullshit for likes. Totally enjoyed this podcast. Kind of guy you would chat to in the supermarket and not have a clue he is a trained killing machine!
The military & SF guys are all seriously impressive characters. Focused, intelligent, determined and professional. A formidable combination! Your podcast is the best
Much appreciated 🙌
This one absolutely flew by. Thanks. Des is a proper Yorkshireman. Thanks, guys.
Dodge, get Des on the Podcast again please, I could easily listen for another 2 hours, old school military, don't make them like Des any more. Polite,humble, intelligent,and hard as nails. 👍
I've got Des's book. What a gent he is. No attitude or arrogance. I guess the more top tier you become the less you have to blow your trumpet. Great video with a great guest. Nice comments from Dodge as well, can tell he really meant them.
The Joy in Dessies face when talking about all the stuff he hss done is amazing. Although he has probably lost good mates his excitement is great.🙏
Des seems a top bloke and really genuine and down to earth - a rare combination. Great interview. Well done Dodge
These podcasts will truly inspire next generations, keep going Dodge and thanks for your service Des, shoulders of giants.
This country is incredibly fortunate that it can produce proper men like Des. Very greatful.
Brilliant podcast loved every minute. Des is a proper bloke, my respect for SF soldiers knows no bounds. They are truly built different 🇬🇧🫡
Dodge you are light years ahead of the rest when it comes to interviewing. Fantastic mate.
Good man 🙏
I tip my hat to everyone in the armed forces you guys are just amazing what you go through..so massive respect to you guys .💯👍💪❤️
What a fantastic interview a proper humble bloke with a touch of class about him one of the best you’ve done Dodge and thankyou Des for such a great insight into the SF world
Good man Marc ⭐️
I was fortunate to meet Des briefly a couple of years ago. And in a very short time I realised he was a very special man
This should be a banger can't wait to watch & listen to this I love the SAS & ALL BRITISH MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES they have some unbelievable stories to tell & what they went through in there service is amazing all I can say to all BRITISH ARMED FORCES MEMBERS PAST PRESENT & FUTURE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & FOR KEEPING OUR COUNTRY SAFE ❤❤❤😊
Well said Michael 🇬🇧💛
And look how we treat them when the leave... as a collective this country should be highly ashamed.
We dont deserve these guys
Dodge this is a the best episode and insight to the Special Air Service, not the conversational stories. Des is the real deal 💪🏻
Wow great chat @DodgeWoodall what a genuine, unassuming decent bloke that's lived life to the ultimate max
Amazing podcast, superb guy, genuine and a proper soldier, thanks so much.
Great podcast Dodge. I knew instantly he’s a Sheffield lad before saying where he was from with the accent. What a story and what a gentleman! Get him on again.
Great conversation with the usual easy-going technique of Dodge asking relevant questions. Top man Des. Great stuff. Thanks for your service.
I could not even pause this one, absolutely incredible. Thank you both very much, gents!
What a good bloke. A huge wealth of experience, insight and honesty. This was one of the best podcasts so far.
Great interview, Des has done so much and is so grounded. Enjoyed that!
Well looking forward to this one Dodge. Going to save it for my commute on Monday. Another banger I’m sure!
Fantastic Interview Dodge, keep it up brother. This was a good one!
I read Des Powells book . Bravo 3 zero .Good book . I'm really looking forward to listening to this. Thanks 😊
Amazing episode. Great content, as always, mate!
One of the best interviews yet. What a man, incredible life.
Loved this Dodge, thankyou. What a lovely guest Des is. Really interesting.
What a legend and humble man des is thank you very much for your service🫡and thank you dodge for helping to tell his story 👏👏👏
Nice one dodge I’ve listened to Bravo Three Zero audiobook and am super excited to listen to this episode
What he said about buddying up and doing the simple things which are hard in certain circumstances I never really considered. Shows you how sometimes it's the basic simple tasks that carry you through. Great watch
One lesson I learned and always remembered was to watch out for the quiet lads who suddenly become talkative and vice versa for the talkative types. Sounds obvious but it can be missed. A change in character shows something might be wrong.
Wow. What a great life so far. My biggest take away is what a gent. Credit to himself.
Yeah Des is a proper gent 💪🏼
@@DodgeWoodall cheers for a glimpse into these peoples stories dodge. 👍 said it before your the best host I have watched. You handle yourself with class and a warmth , that puts a lot of guests at ease and it really is a chat. And that even comes across to us viewers. Have no doubt your not a soft fella , but fook me , you'd be hard to argue with. you also are a gent dodge. Dodge you know the South African guy military you had on got paralysed, absolute diamond fella, his name escapes me, but his story and fortitude will always be with me, he rode bikes and a ex forces fella built a custom side car using his own bike for him , it took the breathing equipment etc. Was a touching show BUT EVEN MORE SO AS YOU BROUGHT HIS STORY TO US. So to see him getting a buzz was... errr eerrrr well I was cutting onions earlier 😢 to my mrs.
Top guest 👍👍👍 One of the best so far .
Fascinating !! Thanks, fellas !! 👏🏽💯
What a great interview,Des is so simple and open with his story . What a life in the service of humanity. Nice one. 🇬🇧
What a guy...would never get bored listening too his story...true professional. Do they make em' like him anymore?? I hope so. Fantastic guest Dodge, you must be stoked. 😎👍
Brings back so many memories in the military Thanks Dodge loved it. 😊 ❤
What an amazing interview he left school hardly able to read and write to the guy we see now WOW he speaks so well as all the ex SAS guys do I've seen a few they're AMAZING respect to them and all of our AMAZING men and women who are and have served in the military thank you
Really enjoyed this, thanks Dodge 👍🏻
Great podcast! Super ingesting. Thank you.
Brilliant interview - Thank you
Des was really interesting, thank you Dodge 👍
Another great interview. The book is class, i tbink ill give it another go.
such a genuine bloke no nonsense and truthful i really enjoyed that
True gentleman des , loved his story about his life . Thank you for your service to our country for the for the freedom and safety we all have in the UK.
Wednesdays are my favourite day been looking forward to this all day
Loved this episode great insight and just a great bloke!
Great podcast Dodge. What a top bloke Des is. And let’s be clear, definitely a man of steel.
Amazing episode Dodge. These special forces guys/episodes are always the best! Keep on doing your thing mate amazing stuff ✊🏻
Good man Aaron ⭐️
Mr. Etur-Ruma Amazing story, great human beeing, humble person, giant of a man. True inspiration. Greetings from The Netherlands
Another great interview. Brilliant
Class podcast. Well done Dodge and Des.
Great episode very informative and now I know much more about the SAS than I do before... Exactly what he was saying about when he was fishing for information about the selection process and nobody would give him anything that's ABIT like me on sas knowledge until this interview 😅
One of the best pod casts yet What a guy 👍👍
What a great bloke. We are lucky to have soldiers like Des. And not one bit of swearing.
What a top bloke. Really enjoyed this one. 👌
Just Top Draw again Dodge I enjoyed this one as am a Sheffield lad too keep up with your fantastic work by far the best podcast on KZhead Cheers mate 👍
His book is also a great read 👌🏻
Just watched this, only seemed like it was on 5mins, need a part 2, could listen to des talk all day
Looking forward to this. The first gulf war operations of the SAS fascinate me. My dad was working in Syria while the war was on and he'd tell me stories of seeing scuds and planes
Dodge what a top bloke he is..down to earth very humble clever guy,nice one dodge.
Here we go. Happy Dodge Wednesday 😊
Top man, great listening to his story. Very inspiring. 👍🍺
What a wonderful human being thank you for sharing your life
What a Humble Here he is. That’s an eye opening interview xx
Sorry (Hero) was I meant.
Great episode dodge thank you
I've read them all, but believe me his book is one of the best. It feels very sincere and loyal to the regiment and the detail in explaining scenarios hits home.
Thanks dodge. Love your interviews ❤
Brilliant pod cast love the sas boys full respect 👊🏼
A great episode as always
Best military podcast I’ve watched this one
Great interview, makes me proud to be from Sheffield ✊
Excellent, eventful lives they certainly are, very humbling
Love this channel 😊
Yet another belter brilliant Dodge Top man Des
Good afternoon dodge sir hope your well m8 just gonna watch ya upload but I know it's gonna be brilliant..so sending good positive vibes spiritually to you as always keeping on that positive note..god bless m8❤
Good man and thanks for the positive vibes ☀️
@@DodgeWoodall always m8
Best advice I was ever given To finish 1st you have to finish first
I went to Sheffield and the old ladies in the shops are the loveliest ever 👊🏼
Could listen to him talk for weeks what a guy 👌
Smashed it again. Top
You definitely got a top guy on so interesting tons and tons of knowledge excellent 👌
Fellow Sheffield man. All the respect to you mate
Good listen!!
my favourite episode.. I could listen to Des all day long. Loved the way he understood the Saddam Hussein situation. He the perfect soldier. i can imagine the people abroad who talk to him, must respect him a lot.
Solid, Dodge, what a gentleman.
120k followers....incredible. Well done dodge
Thanks Rob 💪🏼
Looking forward to this Des is a great guy
Brilliant. What a stand out guy. Inspiration for auyone!
Brilliant listen and Des has some amazing adventures. New subscriber here. 👍🏻
Welcome on board Chris ⭐️
Respect Earn't Respect GIVEN Thank you for your Service
Awesome guy is des the quite assassin! Another great interview mate 👌
ANOTHER BRILLIENT AND INTERESTING POD CAST DODGE .... SAT IN OUB AFTER WORK LKSTENING TO IT I ALSO HAVE HEADPHONES ON AT WORK LISTENING TO YOUR WORK HAD SOME REALY INTERESTING GUESTS ON KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BOI
Appreciate your message mate 🙌
@@DodgeWoodall U HAVE HAD SOME DECENT AND VERY INTERESTING PEOPLE ON BOI IF U CAN KEEP FINDING THAT BOI .. IM IN 2 MINDS OV WEATHER TO GO TO ST GEORGES AS I NO ITS GONNA GET NAUGHTY BUT IM SURE THERE WILL BE PLENTY THERE IT WAS DAY I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BORN LOL BUT I WAS 2 DAYS LATE SEE U SOON BOI
Wow wow what a story Des unbelievable up most respect for you and are service men and women god bless you all 🙏💙
What a brilliant story fantastic service
My dad gave me des book a few years a go now as the military is of huge importance to us both absolute brilliant read and would recommend to anyone with the same interests or in fact just likes a good read
Brilliant podcast.. What a life.. Fantastic