In this week’s chaotic catch-up, Stu and Steve return to the mic after a VE Day weekend packed with parades, pastries, and a questionable amount of "planning." With no script, zero structure, and only a mild hangover for Steve, the lads wing their way through everything from veteran events to oddball observations. If you’ve ever blagged a section brief with five bullet points and a prayer, this one’s for you.

Expect:

• VE Day tales from the front (field, not warzone)
• Banter-fuelled updates from The Muster Point
• Minimal prep, maximum waffle

Bravo Zulu Shoutout to The Not Forgotten

No script, no plan, just two veterans, a mic, and some solid post-VE Day chinwag.

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This week on The Muster Point Podcast, Stu and Steve dive deep into the dark and disgusting corners of military life—the worst things they’ve ever witnessed, whether on operations or in the belly of a rank-smelling, morale-draining, block from hell.

From body-bag banter to barrack room biohazards, this one’s not for the faint-hearted. Think tour tales that’ll make your stomach turn, horror shows in shared showers, and one lad who thought cleaning inspection meant Febreze and a prayer.

Whether you’ve walked into a room that needed its own crime scene cordon, or seen something on deployment that still makes your tea go cold—this episode’s for you.

Warning: contains graphic levels of squaddie truth, trauma bonding, and some very questionable hygiene standards.

Bravo Zulu shoutout to Military Vs Cancer

Credits:

Intro – FX comedy marching.wav by v0idation — freesound.org/s/115144 — License: Creative Commons 0

Outro – Cinematic Orchestral Heroic Army Music by humanoide9000 — freesound.org/s/686217 — License: Attribution 4.0

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In this powerful Beyond the Wire episode of The Muster Point Podcast, Stu and Steve chat with Andy Powell, Army veteran and founder of Healthier Heroes CIC, a veteran-led charity tackling PTSD, homelessness, and life after service.

Andy shares his raw journey from military life to rock bottom and how he turned personal struggle into a lifeline for others. Based in Burnley, Healthier Heroes supports ex-forces personnel with housing, mental health services, and purpose-driven community support.

From barracks to breakdowns to building something better, this is a must-listen for anyone who cares about what really happens after the uniform comes off.

Contact Healthier Heroes:

Website: www.healthierheroescic.co.uk

Email: info@healthierheroescic.co.uk

Phone: 0330 124 3100

Facebook: HealthierHeroesCIC

Contact The Muster Point Beyond the Wire Podcast:

Email: stu@themusterpoint.org.uk