The Unconventional Soldier

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"Letting the Guest Tell the Story"The Unconventional Soldier Podcast explores conflicts from the Second World War, the Cold War, Northern Ireland and the Global War on Terror. Hosted by veterans, it blends personal experience, regimental history, and in-depth analysis of battles, leadership, and military transformation. Episodes feature former soldiers, historians, and defence experts discussing life on operations, lessons learned, and the enduring legacy of British and other Army campaigns. Follow for authentic voices, forgotten conflicts, and sharp insights from those who served. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Unconventional Soldier

Episodes (112)

Feb 26th S6 #111 Defeating The Taliban Bomb Makers
Feb 19th S6 #110 Terry Powell DCM: SBS in The Falklands War (Part 5)
Feb 12th S6 #109 Terry Powell DCM: Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Ops (Part 4)

The Unconventional Soldier

Feb 26, 2026
2¼ hours
67 MB

CONTENT The guest today is former Royal Engineer Brad Knight. On this episode we discuss his service with the Royal Engineers and his specialised role in counter IED search teams during the war in Afghanistan. Joining the army at 16 years old, he eventually transitioned from a driver to a lead searcher tasked with detecting IEDs. The conversation highlights the high-stakes nature and extreme psychological pressure of the role. Brad describes the intense cooperation between searchers and EOD teams noting how the tactics were rooted in British military experiences from Northern Ireland. He shares stories of active comb...

The Unconventional Soldier

S6 #111 Defeating The Taliban Bomb Makers

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