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British Army veterans Stu Mendelson (Royal Engineers) & Steve Black (Royal Tank Regiment) share raw veterans’ stories, military banter, PTSD recovery, addiction, mental health, and life after service. Real talk on Armed Forces life, transition to civvie street, veteran support, forces humour, and military careers. New episodes weekly.

The Muster Point Podcast
Where British Army veterans share real stories, military banter, and life after service.
Hosted by Stu Mendelson (Royal Engineers) and Steve Black (Royal Tank Regiment), The Muster Point Podcast gives an unfiltered voice to veterans, serving personnel, and anyone connected to the Armed Forces.
Every episode brings honest conversations about military life — from dark humour in the block to serious discussions on PTSD, addiction recovery, mental health, and the challenges of transitioning to civvie street.
We share raw personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and plenty of banter. Whether you're ex-military, still serving, a family member, or simply curious about life behind the wire, The Muster Point offers connection, support, and a healthy dose of squaddie humour.
Topics we cover:
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British Army life, deployments & forces banter
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PTSD, addiction recovery & veteran mental health
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Transition to civilian life & employment advice
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Veteran support services & advocacy
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Armed Forces news, interviews & community stories
👉 New episodes weekly.
🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms.
💻 Join the community at www.themusterpoint.org.uk
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Military Versus Cancer: how veterans support forces families battling cancer, raising awareness & providing vital support.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
🪖 In this episode:
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Veteran mental health, submariner stories & life after service
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Founding of Military Versus Cancer and its impact across the UK
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Cancer support for military families: gaps, struggles, and success stories
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Community fundraising, upcoming events & national recognition goals
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How to support, volunteer, or refer someone in need
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
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- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Friday Jun 06, 2025
D-Day Special – Block Life, Army Banter & Bunk Beds
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: D-Day special: British Army block life, banter, and veteran stories from the barracks to bunk beds.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
In This Military Podcast Episode:
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What life in the block really looked like
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D-Day: stories of courage and chaos from past to present
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Why military friendships hit different and last longer than most marriages
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The most legendary block-based banter you’ve ever heard
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Thursday May 29, 2025
Veterans & Mental Health – Match Days & Army Support with Military Veterans FC
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Exploring veterans' mental health, match days, support networks, and how ex-forces overcome civilian life challenges.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
🎖 Topics Covered:
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The impact of football on veterans’ mental health and wellbeing
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Overcoming addiction and finding purpose after the military
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Building a veteran-led community through the beautiful game
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Challenges faced by ex-forces personnel after discharge
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The importance of accessible mental health support for veterans
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Friday May 23, 2025
VE Day Special – Military Banter & Veterans’ Stories
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: A VE Day special with military banter, veteran stories, and British Army humour celebrating service and sacrifice.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
Expect:
- VE Day tales from the front (field, not warzone)
- Banter-fuelled updates from The Muster Point
- Minimal prep, maximum waffle
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Friday May 16, 2025
British Army Horror Stories – Military Banter & Mishaps
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: British Army horror stories: forces mishaps, injuries, and near disasters with classic veteran banter.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
Tune in for:
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Real-life horror stories from Afghan tours and UK bases
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The grossest things seen on block inspections
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Feral roommates, forgotten standards, and bogs from hell
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Veterans news, shoutouts, and listener SITREP submissions
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Veterans supporting veterans: Andy Powell's Healthier Heroes mission for housing, mental health and recovery.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
Contact Healthier Heroes:
Website: www.healthierheroescic.co.uk
Email: info@healthierheroescic.co.uk
Phone: 0330 124 3100
Facebook: HealthierHeroesCIC
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Friday May 02, 2025
Legendary British Army Pranks, Guard Rooms & Forces Banter
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Legendary British Army pranks, guard room stories, and hilarious forces banter straight from the barracks
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
In This Military Podcast Episode:
- Legendary Pranks – From boot polish berets to missing weapons on exercise
- The Guard Room Gets a Call – Live prank calls featuring fictional officers and real confusion
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
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👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Insults, Bayonets & Banter – Savage Military Humour
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Real veterans' stories, British Army banter, and military life discussed with honesty and humour.
Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.
🪖 In This Military Podcast Episode:
- Parade Square Poetry Slam – The most creative, savage insults from training staff
- Barrack Room Banter – Nicknames that stuck for life, and when banter went too far
- Frontline Focus – Real stories from the block, the range, and the field
👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.
🎧 Available On:
YouTube: The Muster Point Podcast
Spotify: The Muster Point Podcast
Apple Podcasts: The Muster Point Podcast
Subscribe, share and leave a review!
👉 Follow us on social media:
- X: @themusterpoint
- TikTok: @themusterpoint
- LinkedIn: The Muster Point
- Website: www.themusterpoint.org.uk
#Veterans #BritishArmy #MilitaryBanter #MilitaryHumour #ArmyLife #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #ForcesStories #MilitaryPranks #SquaddieLife #ServiceLeavers #BeyondTheWire #TheMusterPoint #MilitaryTikTok #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #VeteransUK