The Muster Point Podcast

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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:

British Army life, deployments & forces banter
PTSD, addiction recovery & veteran mental health
Transition to civilian life & employment advice
Veteran support services & advocacy
Armed Forces news, interviews & community stories

👉 New episodes weekly.

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms.

💻 Join the community at www.themusterpoint.org.uk

Episodes

Friday Apr 18, 2025

Bulls&*t & Bunkers – The Hidden Madness of the Block

Friday Apr 18, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: The Muster Point Podcast: 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:

Army Bureaucracy – Lost leave forms, endless signatures, pointless inspections
Military Life WTF Moments – Painting grass green, last-minute parades, and cleaning weapons for no reason

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Friday Apr 11, 2025

Veteran PTSD to Purpose – Darren Wright's (Veteran's into Logistics) Recovery Journey

Friday Apr 11, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Veteran Darren shares his powerful PTSD to purpose recovery story, discussing mental health, therapy, and life after service

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.

🪖 What’s Inside:

Darren’s lived experience of life after the Army: trauma, adversity, and turning it all around
The tragic catalyst that sparked Veterans into Logistics
How the charity funds HGV training and connects veterans with top employers
Why employment is key to better mental health and reduced reoffending
The power of mentorship, belonging, and community in civilian life

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Friday Apr 04, 2025

Veteran Survival: Stu Mendelson’s Story (IED Injury & Recovery)

Friday Apr 04, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Stu Mendelson shares his remarkable survival story from IED injury in Afghanistan to recovery, purpose & veteran advocacy.

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:

The IED Blast – What happened that day in Helmand and how it unfolded
The Aftermath – What no one prepares you for when the dust settles
Listener Q&A – Your questions, Stu’s unfiltered answers

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025

Veterans & Addiction Recovery – Army Life After Service with Ash from Tom Harrison House

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: A raw conversation on veterans' addiction recovery, substance misuse, and military life after leaving the British Army.

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.

🪖 What’s Inside:

Ash’s lived experience: his journey from military service to addiction and recovery
Inside Tom Harrison House: how this veteran-led programme changes lives
The hidden mental health toll of leaving the forces
Breaking the stigma around addiction in the veteran community
Finding identity and purpose beyond the uniform

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Friday Mar 28, 2025

Military Banter & Booze – Wild Army Nights

Friday Mar 28, 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.

🍺 Inside This Episode:

Booze & Barracks – The golden (or groggy) years of squaddie sessions
Battle Scars – When the bottle bites back: alcohol and PTSD
The Unspoken Costs – The line between a laugh and a problem

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

UK vs US Military – Forces Life Compared with Former US Marine Chris O'Donnell

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Comparing UK vs US military life, differences in service, culture, and veterans' transition with Former US Marine Chris O'Donnell.

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.

🪖 What’s Inside:

USMC Boot Camp vs British Army Training – Discipline, drills, and drill sergeants
Frontline Culture – Banter, bonds, and the mindset that keeps you alive
Veteran Support Systems – Where the US and UK get it right (and wrong)
Life After Service – Mental health, purpose, and the transition into civvy life
Universal Camaraderie – Why it doesn’t matter what flag you served under

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Thursday Mar 20, 2025

Military Punishments – Army Discipline & Forces Banter

Thursday Mar 20, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Exploring military punishments, British Army discipline, and squaddie stories of life under army rules.

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.

🪖 Inside This Episode:

Best & Worst Punishments – From extras to the just plain illegal
Civvy Perspective – How would half this stuff go down in the real world?

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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Friday Mar 14, 2025

Life After the Military – Navigating Civilian Life

Friday Mar 14, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Life After the Military – Navigating Civilian Life

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.

🪖 Inside This Episode:

Civvy Icebreakers – First moments that screamed “You’re not in the Army anymore”
Mental & Emotional Impact – The hidden challenges of leaving the forces
Post-Service Purpose – How veterans rediscover mission, community, and meaning

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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