Much respect Billy, my late father, WW2 veteran, New Guinea, then the Phillipines campaign. If he were still here would be a Billy fan. He was a boxer in his time in the Canal Zone circa 1938-early 1941. Then back to the recruiter right after Dec 7. Stay well SgtMajor 🍻🇺🇸🇬🇧
First episode. My 8 years in the US Army Infantry seem paltry and pathetic compared to the SAS, so it’s exciting to hear about such things, though I don’t envy it. If war was fun, everyone would be doing it. I wish there was some sort of outtakes, bloopers, behind the scenes footage of the SAS, or Special Forces shows. The “downtime” moments, the pauses amongst the chaos just shooting the shit are some of my best memories.
33 year retired firefighter here. Love the pod cast. Always trust your crew to do the right thing until they prove otherwise. Lots of chat and joking during supper but I always gave the crews time to whinge and discuss issues while they made up the night time rest stations in their dormitory on their own. They called it “ pillow talk” chunter basha sounds less poofie but same idea.
Great stuff and I admire Mark tremendously. But shouldn't the title be, "The Chunter Basha" given it's the tent in which the men have a collective moan?
Mark Billy Billingham? Honest Question for ye! Who? Do you think is more Decorated in Combat Experience, between you and my Biological Father Brigadier General Max Simkin.. Who was 3PARA! Before you were even a Thought? In your Daddy's Pants?
Hey Gavan, quick one for ya - in the spirit of honest questions and battlefield honors, how do you slot into the lineage of the legendary Brigadier General Max Simkin? Records chat about Tim, Mandy, and Toby, but no mention of a Gavan. What's the story, mate? Was wondering if you're the hidden chapter in the tale, a twist in the plot perhaps? Share the saga if you can!
Much respect Billy, my late father, WW2 veteran, New Guinea, then the Phillipines campaign. If he were still here would be a Billy fan. He was a boxer in his time in the Canal Zone circa 1938-early 1941. Then back to the recruiter right after Dec 7. Stay well SgtMajor 🍻🇺🇸🇬🇧
Legend. Humble bloke
Cant wait for more. Billy is such an inspiration for me, he is the reason I want to join the SAS. Great first episode 👍👍
Thanks Elliot!
First episode. My 8 years in the US Army Infantry seem paltry and pathetic compared to the SAS, so it’s exciting to hear about such things, though I don’t envy it. If war was fun, everyone would be doing it. I wish there was some sort of outtakes, bloopers, behind the scenes footage of the SAS, or Special Forces shows. The “downtime” moments, the pauses amongst the chaos just shooting the shit are some of my best memories.
Would love to see billy billingham and Christian craighead do a podcast together
Here and subscribed Billy
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33 year retired firefighter here. Love the pod cast. Always trust your crew to do the right thing until they prove otherwise. Lots of chat and joking during supper but I always gave the crews time to whinge and discuss issues while they made up the night time rest stations in their dormitory on their own. They called it “ pillow talk” chunter basha sounds less poofie but same idea.
Cheers for the content mark, improves me every time I listen to your mindset
Awesome podcast!
Class Billy. Did you box at Pleck ABC?
Good save at the end
I'll tell ya who I really am Mark Billy Billingham? I'm your wee! Conscience!! On a Bad Day.
You have to be a special person to be in the sas or sbs
watch!
Great stuff and I admire Mark tremendously. But shouldn't the title be, "The Chunter Basha" given it's the tent in which the men have a collective moan?
You are correct. Thanks for pointing that out!
The printed conversation is totally incorrect.laughable
Mark Billy Billingham? Honest Question for ye! Who? Do you think is more Decorated in Combat Experience, between you and my Biological Father Brigadier General Max Simkin.. Who was 3PARA! Before you were even a Thought? In your Daddy's Pants?
Hey Gavan, quick one for ya - in the spirit of honest questions and battlefield honors, how do you slot into the lineage of the legendary Brigadier General Max Simkin? Records chat about Tim, Mandy, and Toby, but no mention of a Gavan. What's the story, mate? Was wondering if you're the hidden chapter in the tale, a twist in the plot perhaps? Share the saga if you can!