Serving as a volunteer Combat Medic in Ukraine | Brandon Mitchell
2023 ж. 14 Мам.
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"I hit two anti-personnel mines...I sustained a traumatic brain injury. I do have some cognitive decline."
Brandon Mitchell, who volunteered as a Combat Medic in Ukraine, describes his experiences on the frontline and how he survived hitting a Russian mine.
@ukraine_tbic
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Thank you very much for having me on the show John!!!
Now to get that preventative medicine! 😇 It's good to see you on new platforms, getting the word out. 💙💛
@@hannekezijlmans6578 He's been on Starkys channel numerous times. Where else have you seen him?
Your TBI will cause some weird stuff. It may even be the reason for the hotflashes. The brain is rewiring itself and trying out different circuits, essentially sometimes flipping random switches to see what happens. I’m 20 years in and my brain still does strange stuff sometimes. When I eat food I cry, for instance. Tears just roll. You will get better.
Will be great when you get back and we can see you with the In Time team, along with Starsky, Pasha, Max & Georgi, and may be also Artur Rehi.
@@lifelearner47 Have you heard any of these guys mention him lately ??.
Brandon is one of the best examples of humanity. Thank you for giving him a platform. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🏴🇺🇦🏴🇺🇦🇬🇧
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100%. I wish I could have donated more but I'm poor! Please donate to this man, he is genuine and a significant contributor to the Ukrainian defence of their lands . He is selflless, and he should be proud of his achievements, but I suspect he will undersell himself and then give the change to a good cause..
Don’t Forget Brandon is a Canadian 🇨🇦!!!!
@@tHEdANKcRUSADERhuman first
@@ukraine_tbic Hero first. Human 2nd. We are all human bro, not all of us are heroes. Cape or not 😂 🫶🏻
This guy makes me in Eastern Canada, so fffffin proud. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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Thank you
@@ukraine_tbic cheers from Québec too, keep on keeping on. Kosovo vet here, you can come home too, no worries at all. Those who make care packages, also serve, and you have more than earned it, though it never feels like it.
Canada has grown really good men. Lots of positive news from Canada during the war.
A true hero.
Thank you
@@ukraine_tbic you’re amazing Mate, thank you for Stepping Up, thank you for sharing a tiny glimpse of all that entails, the good, the humour and the heartbreak.. Speechless A True Hero indeed Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 Love from Australia
Brandon is in my eyes a hero
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but brandon wouldn`t called a hero (look his vids) ... he says: I am still alive, I am not an hero (not the same words, but its what I interprete his words) ... but yes, BRANDON is a NUGGET ... slava ukraini
"Everyone wants to be a lion until it's time to do what lions do". Brandon Mitchell is one cool cat and his lion work is on display for the world to see, no B.S., just one lion who stepped up. Lev! Svoboda! Slava!
Thank you. Just did one thing after a never.
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I find Brandon to be a beautiful being and admire him for his courage and honesty. His ability to talk about his vulnerabilities is what makes him someone you want to get to know even more.
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@@ukraine_tbic Thank you for your service Brandon!
What utter nonsense are you talking? You admire someone based of a piece of fiction that you watched for 14 mins? How do you know he is not lying here, spreading propaganda?
Brandon and his team are incredible heroes. May they stay safe forever. Please donate where & when you can to their appeals. Every change of tyres we can fund for their 4x4s mean more lives can be saved.
Slava Ukraine! Used to love watching Brandon and Pasha's youtube channel!
@@dpelpal: I highly recommend you hop back on it and catch up with any videos you may have missed - the recent ones are very awesome!!
Brandon is a good man. But also a man in a lot of pain. I wish him peace and happiness with Masa.
Masa ❤
You are so right.
@@ukraine_tbic furfriends are the best friends. For me it is a ferret, but the unconditional love and trust is the same.
@@ukraine_tbic Interesting that Masa's name means Time in english. Time is on your side. ❤
@@bluecheesehasmoldinit: In what language does it mean time? In the country she was adopted from, her name means Little Sister.
Brandon is one of the coolest guys on this earth.
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Brandon is LEGIT!
❤ trying to be!! Thank you
This guy is ONLY one I would trust in what he is doing. We already found dozens of fake volunteers who come to Ukraine made themselves famous and living now fantastic life as celebrity or fundraiser. In Poland we say '' you have no idea to open buisnes? Open charity.'' You eat 99% of money legally and 1% you help people. This guy however will tell you straigh that he took 200 dollars from money he raised to buy some food while he is now outside Ukraine. This man is crazy honest and he is literally Capitain Ukraine itself. He is a gem. He alone equip in various equipment about battalion of people if not more.
Thank you! I’ve been gone now three weeks and it’s much more than 300 dollars. Thankfully some followers gave me airmiles to help with some of the travel. You mentioned business. I wasted a lot when I was younger, but I learned to manage my business and cash flow around 27-28 years old. I learned 10-20k in the bank could and had to sit in the bank for further or unforeseen expenses. That took a lot of emotional and financial maturity, which admittedly I didn’t have in my early twenties. Maybe that helps. Thank you for having faith!
Thank you for your comment. Due to financial reasons I can only microdonate but I have had a good feeling of brandon since day 1, and it has been 7 months now and I see Brandon as a coach almost (I think he could be one after war, for youth or a boxing club etc). I also like to donate directly to the men at the front and for whatever they needs. Mabye also indirect warefforts. Eg they will need to pay lots for rehab and therapy, I feel is good thing they can use money for that too.
Brandon is being and doing the best he can. And Brandon's best is very, very, very good. 💙💛🇺🇦🌻
❤ fancy seeing you here!
Totally agree with you on that. I so don’t want him to go back but as he says…he has no other choice. What he has done in training with ifak kits and the rest is amazing. He has saved so many lives that he or us will never know about. Reluctant hero… Developing a very British accent apparently 😁
@@ChrisR1250GS I don't want him to go back either...I want him to be safe with Masa. But he's committed and I appreciate him all the more because of that and will do whatever is within my means and possibilities to support him.
Great to see Brandon getting more visibility and recognition!
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Brandon is worth supporting
All the folks that volunteer for Ukraine are!
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@Brandon Mitchell🇺🇦 Is fundraising for Ukraine please support and donate @Brandon Mitchell🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini 💙💛🇺🇦
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Good job Aussie! Mine was removed I guess, to much info. 🤗
Thank you for inviting Brandon. His dedication to his duty and to Ukraine is an inspiration to us all.
I have to write it again: extraordinary man.
Thank you so much Janet
The best he can be! ➕️➕️➕️ That's our Brandon🍁🖖
Trying my best! This was dizzy heights for me!
Times Radio - great interview with Brandon Mitchell. Brandon, take good care of yourself.
Thank you, Brandon Mitchell for your sacrifices! Sadly there are still people on west thinking, this war is only about Ukraine.
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One very brave, non-Ukrainian, human being who has faced his decisions with honesty, sincerity and integrity. Well done! A heart-felt thank you for all he has done and, for all he will continue to do 👍💕🇨🇦 God speed 🇺🇦🇨🇦 Sláva Ukraíni 🇺🇦🇨🇦 Heroyam sláva 🇺🇦🇨🇦
Great comment!
Thank you very much!!!
Support Brandon, a small donation goes a long way. He directly supports so many. Make the difference.
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You stay safe and alive, Brandon! You hear me? Our smelly world needs guys like you. Respect.
Thank you very much
The man's courage and honesty are astonishing.
Well done Brandon🇨🇦
Thanks very much Shane!!
If Brandon survives this thing he's going to have a future telling his story. He's a great story teller and has a "gift for the gab", as they say.
Yes he is a great story teller.
We will see what the future holds! Thank you
"Gift of the gab" is not complementary.
@@mark8544 It is complimentary. Look up a dictionary definition.
It's so nice to see people helping people, thank you, what a brave man. Slava Ukraine And The Free World.
I’m very grateful to Times Radio for giving me a chance. Thank you!
@@ukraine_tbic I'm very grateful to Times Radio too - how many other heroes and damn fine people am I missing?
I followed Brandon through a little of his Ukraine visit and he’s a great guy with a huge heart and he did great things in Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤️
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Excellent interview! Brandon is one of the modest heroes of this war!
Brandon Mitchell is an amazing individual💙💛
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A honest man who is worth to be supported!!!! He knows what the fighters need and have the trust of the Ukrainians. They gave him the Name "the fixer" for his ability to help with the things who are needed.
Faith in humanity restored by guys like Brandon.
Brandon, if only more people had your mindset. Thank you for being real. I'll keep following you and supporting.
It's rare, that's for sure.
Thank you!!
OurMan Brandon! Outstanding! "Slava Ukraini!"
Thanks brother!
@@ukraine_tbic Just watched the BBC video! Knowledge and experience wins hearts and minds.... Great job 👏
Go Brandon. Wonderful interview. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️ 🇺🇦
Top man, our Brandon...😊😊😊
💙💛 still doing the best he can 😇
Eamonn! I would have loved to meet you!
@@ukraine_tbic apologies for the email failure...just fix a time and place if possible for another time...as things were, the city centre was pretty rammed.. something to do with Eurovision, methinks...😊
Thank you for this interview with Brandon. I have followed him for some time and there is so much more to what he has been doing in Ukraine than what came out in this interview. He is part of the new generation and movement that will create a change in the world. And Nika, she is a very brave young lady who will one day leave a mark on history too.
Very cool
Hope he get more funding after this inerview.
It's good to see you (and many supporters) here! Completely agree with you. 😇
@@johanndutoit831 We need to get him that preventative medicine for sure!
Nika have nerves of steel and she is so young. A true hero.
War brings out the worst but also the very best of humanity. What a great man.
Well done, Brandon!
Yessss. Brandon deserves this kinda platform. He is incredible. A man we wish we could be. Bravo times radio. Do more please.
Your wish might come true. Fingers crossed!
@@ukraine_tbic the man himself. we support you and are always behind you brother. eternally grateful to your contributions to the world and Ukraine.
Your honesty and commitment leaves me humbled.
Thank you very much!!
A fantastic interview! Bring him back on!
He mentioned they just might next week. 😇
Fingers crossed!!
Thank you Brandon and all fighting for Ukraine 💙💛
Well done Brandon!
Thank you for interviewing Brandon!! Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine and for Freedom! Victory, Freedom, Full Reparations, and all of Ukraine's Land for Ukraine, this includes Donbas and Crimea! 💙💛
So much emotion. You don't see this often in interviews
Thank you for watching!
Just a genuine guy. He loves Nikka the hero in the best brotherly way, she is a rock.
Well Done Brandon, Your Honesty shines through!
Thank you! I was nervous
I bet, John Pienaar is a first rate Journalist. Thats a great interview giving a wider audience a sober perspective of the sacrifices involved ;)
@@spikeus3039 absolutely....E....
Thank you Brandon, I thought it was one of your best interviews.
I was so nervous going in. I had to be… professional!
@@ukraine_tbic You did well, i found you quite relaxed and in your normal act like in your own videos and not so cramped. You have become a role model for me what someone can achieve when he has found his calling. Thank you
Excellent interview with Brandon. He never claims to be perfect and can criticize himself quite harshly. He's done a fantastic job of picking up his pieces and trying to make himself whole again. It's been a long painful path for him. He can be quite silly sometimes and drag all his mates into it. I've seen some red-faced battle toughened Ukrainians around him.😊
Those are my favourite videos ❤😂
@@ukraine_tbicLaughter is Good Medicine!! 😁👍🏽💙💛
To my TBI brother, the brain does heal. Twenty years later and I’m still noticing improvements. Slow and steady and you will get it back.
That's good to know....
Brandon Mitchell is a one of a kind individual follow him if you feel the need to donate he is a good place to do so, you will know where your money goes
Thank you so much!! Fancy seeing you here brother!
we need more people like Brandon in this world!
Great interview Brandon with John, two legends
He is at the top of his game! I made sure to tell him the value of his work for us!
Good journalist. Good journalism. I "know" Brandon from other videos. This interview brings brings out the character in a man who often hides, for valid reasons, I'm sure. Good job.
He was on Starsky's channel I think, and also on The Flashback with Pasha
@@dpelpal Arthur Rehi interviewed him on Arthur Rehi podcast channel as well. Fairly recently too. 🤔
Thank you!!!
I watch Brandon's KZhead channel regularly and support his mission, among others. He's being very polite on your show 😉. His heart is definitely in the right place and he's as real as you can get.
I love Brandon honest. Watch all his videos. Made in Canada 🇨🇦
Yes- He’s Painfully Honest at times, but how refreshing! That’s exactly what is Needed! A great example, we should all be doing The Best We Can! He’s made in Canada, but doing good that’s benefiting the whole world now. 🌻💪🏽♥️🇺🇦🖖🏽
Very personal statement 👍
Thank you for watching. It’s certainly the biggest platform yet for me
The more visibility for you... the more funding for the troops. Keep up the great work Brandon. Life has thrown you into the place you are meant to be, doing what you're meant to be doing at this moment in your life. Not many can say they have ever been given that gift... and yes, it's a gift with sharp edges... you're up to the task. We have faith in you.💛💙❣
❤ thank you for always supporting me
This guy is a hero and I'm sure films will be made about this war with him being in them, what a guy❤ slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇬🇧
That’s a very nice compliment. Thank you
No words van describe your bravery, selflessnes and kind heart, you are worth your weight in gold as they say, arm chair supporter here with a Mrs and 3 kids to care for but here you are!! Hero and legend 🙌
Yeah your right , For me he is a example for us all , Enjoy his KZhead stories , how he likes to interact with the Ukraine soldiers, they know he is someone with his hart on the right place,
Following Brandon's videos on KZhead has made an impression on me, I don't worry about where donations go as seems to be honest and truly cares about getting needy items to front-line troops,, medics, and displaced civilians.
What a guy. A real human being ❤️
Amazing man. Heroe of Ukraine 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇫🇮
Thank you very much.
God’s blessings and full healing for this man, please. He brought tears to my eyes. I feel for him and wish him safeness from all harm at all times, also for all who are helping Ukraine,and of course for Ukrainians themselves. All extremely brave, good-hearted people. What a horrid, horrid person Putin is and many Russians. I pray for this war to end very soon with Ukraine getting all their land back and joining NATO.
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Brandon i have just watched this and then your wise words stopped and all i can hear is the ticking of a clock. The time is running out for us all but people like you make the world a better place. May your world bring you the most kindness and love in return.❤
Bless you Donna!
Brandon Mitchell .. we need more caring young guys like you in this world of ours .. you are a remarkable, courageous and very brave young man ..
Thank you very much!
He's one of the best humans on Earth. Many thanks to him
I've watched a number of Brandon's videos, and I've never seen him look so vulnerable and weary. He's really sacrificing everything to support the Ukrainian soldiers.
He is a very hard worker, bless him
I pray Brandon can catch up on lots of that lost sleep!! 💙🙏🏽💛
Well done Brandon, you are doing a fine job spreading the word about what's going on in Ukrayini, thank you 🇺🇦 Slava Ukrayini , Heróyam Slava ❤
Brandon the great! God bless
He really is a great guy!
@@dpelpal Doing the best he can. 😇
Thank you!! 🙏
You rocked it Brandon.. 🤗👌. Best of luck with all your interviews in the UK.
Thanks so much Michelle ❤
Brandon is a true hero. I follow him from the beginning. I want to thanks him for all he’s doing 🙏🏼 Слава Україні! 🇺🇦 putin khuylo
Yes. Putin is very much that.
Thanks very much!!
Have been following Brandon for almost a year. His honesty and the insights he gives to the experience of this war are truly incredible. A very inspiring man.
I've been following Brandon's KZhead channel for most of this past year. He is one of the most profoundly moral men I have ever encountered. Solid. Even with all his doubts and insecurities. Thank you for giving him air time. You should invite him back. 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
Thank you! They might have me back soon!
😢 thank you for helping my birth country
Brandon is very open about a lot of his experiences In Ukraine to his followers for his better or worse, but because people in Ukraine Need more...soooo. He need's to rest more, too, but there's a war .....so yeah....And NIka and all the young people like her are the future!!!!
Props for Nika! ❤
Amen! Nika and the youth of Ukraine are putting their lives on the line every day, so there can be a safe, peaceful and free future for all Ukrainian people! 💙🙏🏽💛🌻💪🏽
Brandon's channel *was* called 'ukraine_tbic'... *Now* it's called *'Brandon Mitchell'*
I am following Brandon and also time to time sending some money because he know best than anybother organization how to alocate them. Greatings from Slovakia ;-)
Thank you very much for the faith!!
@@ukraine_tbic Thank you for helping Ukraine and to all humanity;) You are doing just right!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! 💙💛
Brandon is a HERO! HEROES NEVER DIE!
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Scot-Canadian-Swede-Ukranian = Brandon Mitchell, serving wherever he goes.
An epic interview with an epic hero!!! God bless Brandon and Nika!!! God bless Ukraine---the people, the animals, and all those trying to help!!!🙏💙💛
Yay!! Quality guest, TR 👍 Thanks Brandon ++
Thank you Amanda!
Amazing interview! Thank you Times Radio for having hosted Brandon. Loved the shoutout to NIka! ❤ Keep up the good work Brandon and pls take care of yourself! 💙💛++
That's our guy. Brandon's a real hero 💪 God bless you Brandon ❤
Great interview with a fantastic human being. Brandon - and all those like him - deserve all the support we can give them, however big or small. They will get it where it is needed and most useful ! Heroyam Slava !
LOVE that Brandon got on here to tell his story. He's such an amazing soul. And Nika was such a blessing for him. I wish only the best for them and I hope when Brandon goes back that he stays safe. Slava Ukraini!! Slava Heroyam!! 💙💛
I agree! And thanks for spreading another important message with your nickname - this has to be seen by everyone!
This is a fully ready man... he still has his battle jacket on.....
I have to represent my battalion as best I can.
Good on him. And thank you again for what you did for Ukraine, and for western Europe!
Brandon is part of Hospitallers Battalion. He is expected to be in uniform when speaking on their behalf. This isn't cosplay. This is war.
Brandon has a good channel. Stand-up guy.
Thank you!!
Having watched Brandon on his KZhead channel, what an incredible warm, HONEST, kind, strong, humble man who wants the best for those around him. Thank you for your service for us all
Dear Brandon ! Thank you so much for your Help and courage !!! We will never forget what you ve done for us! God bless you !!! ❤ from 🇺🇦
as an Ukrainian, listening to the words of the bravest guy, I just wanna thank you all the Wes World who helping us! ✊ God bless you all!🙏 Слава Україні!
Excellent interview... thank you for this... always great to hear from Brandon and you did a great job of bringing the best out of him.
Sitting across from John. Wow! What a gent!
John did you proud. You came across really well but that’s you! You are creating a “Brand” Brandon. You can take this so much further.
Thank you for featuring Brandon!
I know BM. what you see is what you get. He sees to the heart of a matter and acts. Love and Respect Mate.
Trying too! Miss you brother!
Excellent interview.
Thank you very much!!
Brandon Mitchell truly is our hero and we're very proud of him. He fills a unique role in this war with his fundraising and his providing badly needed equipment directly to the front lines. Thank you for providing him your platform.
💙💛🌻💪🏽 Yes! Good to see you here Allison!
@@salyluz6535 good to see you both,actually...peace and love...E...😊😊😊
Thank you, very much, my friend for all the things we've got to be through together ❤️. It's such an honor to be mentioned in your speech.
Stay safe Nika Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙💛🌻
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Times Radio team, thank you for having an interview with Brandon Mitchell (@ukraine_tbic). He's a dedicated permanent Canadian volunteer who sacrificed his safe and comfortable life in Sweden and risked his health in Ukraine to support Ukrainian heroes defending Europe from ruzzian nazis. He and his work deserve more attention than most other "activists" and "volunteers". #BraveLikeUkraine #StandWithUkraine Slava Ukraini! Razom do peremohi!
Thank you Laurynas. I look for your profile pic in all my comments on my page. It’s really nice for me!