July’s edition of General Talk is the second of two episodes looking at the Army Apprenticeship Programme.General Talk

Harry Bucknall, the host of our General Talk podcast, visits Marchwood Port, Southampton and learns about the unique maritime nature of the privates’ roles as trainee Port Operators and the transferable skills, and civilian qualifications they are gaining as apprentices.General Talk

Host Harry Bucknall talks to Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE, Deputy Commander UK Strategic Command.General Talk

In this edition of our General Talk podcast, host Harry Bucknall and guests remember the Band of the Coldstream Guards playing for peace in Sarajevo 30 years ago.General Talk

Daz Keelor, former soldier and Cornwall veterans’ welfare campaigner, looks back on his Army career, his love of rugby and the RAOC’s amalgamation into the Royal Logistic Corps in the early 1990s.General Talk

Harry Bucknall talks to Anthony Loyd, The Times’ senior foreign correspondent, about reporting wars and conflicts.General Talk

In this Christmas edition of our General Talk podcast, host Harry Bucknall talks to the Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, about life in politics.General Talk

Army veteran and award-winning fundraising campaigner, Mark Harding, talks about his work for military charities and overcoming a serious injury sustained in Afghanistan.General Talk

In this episode, Harry Bucknall talks to Lee Harris-Hamer, Royal Artillery veteran, about life after the Army as an award-winning businessman.General Talk

In a fascinating conversation, Lord Dannatt talks about British Army resource cuts, political and defence issues, veterans’ welfare and his new book. “Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918-40”.General Talk

Army Sergeant Major WO1 Paul Carney talks about his pivotal role at British Army Headquarters.General Talk

Harry talks to King’s Troop Commanding Officer, Major Francesca Sykes, who shares her proudest moments so far as CO during many recent historic occasions, including the 2022 Platinum Jubilee when the Troop’s horses displayed such “immaculate behaviour” in a crowd of three hundred thousand cheering spectators around Hyde Park.…

Best-selling author Joshua Levine talks about the unsung heroes of the Special Air Service (SAS) during World War Two.General Talk

Our Chief Executive, Tim Hyams, talks about the challenges facing the Army’s national charity and the changing nature of the British Army.General Talk

GSM Stokes talks about masterminding the ceremonial arrangements for HM Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and his impressive Army career in the Coldstream Guards.General Talk

Host Harry Bucknall talks to General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO, Chief of the General Staff, British Army.General Talk

Alastair shares vivid personal memories of working with Queen Elizabeth II and his expert insights into the monarchy and the Armed Forces’ close links with the Royal Family.General Talk

In our new podcast for General Talk, we celebrate the Edinburgh Festival’s 75th Anniversary this year. Our host Harry Bucknall talks to the British Army in Scotland’s theatre and entertainment company Army At The Fringe.General Talk

SOE veteran Joyce Wilding shares her memories of World War Two.General Talk

Speaking in our new podcast episode for General Talk, our host Harry Bucknall speaks to the charity Waterloo Uncovered, which we fund, about how battlefield archaeology promotes veterans’ mental health and wellbeing.General Talk

Speaking in our new podcast episode for General Talk, hosted by Harry Bucknall, BBC Sports presenter Gabby Logan talks to broadcaster Simon McCoy about her impressive career as one the country’s leading sports presenters.General Talk

This episode of General Talk features Corie Mapp, former Lance Corporal, Afghan veteran and Britain’s first Para Bobsleigh European Champion. Corie talks about his Army career, the challenges he faced after becoming a double amputee and how sport helped him overcome his life changing injuriesGeneral Talk

WO1 (AcSM) Colin Kirkwood talks about being selected for the prestigious position of Academy Sergeant Major at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), having joined the Army as a junior soldier aged 16.General Talk

Adam Holloway, Conservative MP for Gravesham, talks about UK Policy on Afghanistan, Parliament’s work on defence issues, and Global Britain.General Talk

General Sir Michael Rose shares his recollections of commanding the SAS during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege and his thoughts on the Army’s twenty years in Afghanistan in a new episode of our General Talk podcast series.General Talk

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War artist and one of England’s leading portrait painters, Nick Bashall, reflects on his time working with the British Army in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan in a new episode of General Talk.General Talk

This wide-ranging interview covers Clare Balding's experiences during her presenting career; the strong link between the Armed Forces and sport; how animals can bring strong mental health benefits; and women and their beliefs on ambition. Clare Balding’s interview was originally recorded for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s virtual event, Friday Night I…

Podcast host Harry Bucknall talks to Johnny Mercer, minister for defence people and veterans. The wide-ranging interview covers the rights of Commonwealth veterans to residency after they’ve served; the ‘egregious’ experiences of servicemen and women at the hands of the Historic Investigations Unit; and the ‘huge resistance’ to talking about suicid…

The BBC’s world affairs editor, John Simpson, speaks to Simon McCoy about his wide-ranging experiences at key events in history in a new episode of General Talk.General Talk

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General Sir James Everard has taken over the presidency of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity from General Sir Mike Jackson, having recently retired from an impressive full career in the British Army. General James carried out operational service in Cyprus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq and Belgium; and his final appointment was as the Deputy Supreme All…

Women have had active roles in the British Army since 1902 when the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps was founded. However, it wasn’t until 1992 that women were given opportunities and careers in the wider Army; and it was 2016 before the ban on women serving on the front line was lifted. With this has come some major positive changes for …

General Sir Barney White-Spunner is this month’s guest on our monthly podcast: General Talk. General White-Spunner talks freely to podcast host, Harry Bucknall, about his time as Britain’s commanding officer in southern Iraq; and the difficulties faced by the Army being engaged in two major operations, Iraq and Afghanistan, at the same time. Genera…

Hear our Army Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1 Gavin Paton, discuss his role as ASM, being proud of the British Army during the pandemic, recruitment and our vital women in the army.General Talk

Robin delves into his own career in the Army and talks about the last ten years working for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity alongside where he sees himself going amidst the news of his retirement. He also explores the shape of the military charity sector amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and outlines the steps our charity is taking to ensure the Army family …

Our first episode kicks off with former Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Mike Jackson. Tune in to hear him talk Kosovo, James Blunt, comradeship and gardening.General Talk

In this episode we talk about being a grill master, the burger edition. Get a good market ground meat, or a mix of black beans/portobellos/and beets for your veggie burger. Choose a good seasoning mix and begin to patty your burgers uniformly. Remember the freezer is your friend when it comes to cooking evenly and staying held together.…

Hibiscus is all over the culinary world these days. In this episode we talk about whether or not it is a trend and why it pairs with watermelon so well.

There is nothing like a good ole fashion tomato sandwich, let's break down the heated debate over how to assemble it.

In this episode we begin The Coming Home Series. Talks about nostalgia and yesteryear. You can always come home to Hoby’s. When a tough day presents itself, remember, you are always family at Hoby’s Honey & General Store!

Chow Chow Relish: Welcome to the first episode of Hoby's Front Porch. A podcast all about Americana Foods, General Store culture, and front porch talk. In this episode we talk about a North American condiment favorite that has fallen by the wayside but can still be found at roadside general stores and mom & pop shops off the beaten path.…