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Introduction to AMS and the season ahead,

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What drives someone to turn their life around and achieve extraordinary feats? Join us as we sit down with Dean Stott, a former British Army member and Special Boat Service operative, who takes us from a challenging childhood on an RAF base and the tough streets of Moss Side, Manchester, to a stellar military career. Dean shares how his father’s military background influenced his decision to join the Royal Engineers, despite his childhood dream of being a fireman. From facing physical and mental hurdles during training at Basingbourne to witnessing his father's evolving support, Dean's story is a testament to resilience and determination.

Prepare to be captivated as Dean reflects on his illustrious military career, including his time as a PTI in Germany, transitioning to an instructor role, and completing the all-arms commando course. He gives us an inside look at the camaraderie among troops, the deployment to Kosovo, and later, his specialized training at the Defence Diving School, where he became a senior diving instructor. Dean’s tales of selection for the Special Boat Service, along with the unique challenges of military diving and special forces selection, offer valuable insights into the grit and adaptability required to succeed in such high-pressure environments.

As Dean transitions from military to civilian life, he discusses the hurdles military personnel face when adapting to the corporate world. From working in private security during the Arab Spring in Libya to embarking on a world-record cycling adventure, Dean's story is filled with lessons on overcoming adversity and pushing boundaries. His newly released book, "Relentless," and upcoming challenge of kayaking the Nile from source to sea further exemplify his relentless spirit. Tune in to hear Dean's remarkable journey, filled with moments of courage, resilience, and a relentless drive to make a significant impact.

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On this journey we meet Rebecca Stephens MBE, 

The first British woman to climb Everest – this is the achievement for which Rebecca is best known.  She tells the story as if it were yesterday, transporting her audience – and seemingly herself – to the summit of the highest mountain of the world.  It is a deeply personal story.   She was working in London as a reporter.  An assignment took her to Everest, to report on an expedition attempting to scale an unclimbed ridge, and curiosity – why do climbers climb? – led her to climb herself, beyond the base camp to a point high on the North East Ridge.  Her life was changed.  For the first time in her 27 years she knew exactly what it was she wanted to do.

Following the scaling of Everest, Rebecca the next year became the first British woman to scale the Seven summits, the highest mountain on each continent. 

Colonel John Nicholas Blashford-Snell CBE  is a former British Army officer, explorer and author. He founded Operation Raleigh and the Scientific Exploration Society

The maverick intrepid explorer has inspired adventurers from Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Bear Grylls. Blashers', as he's known to close friends, has been undertaking expeditions for more than 50 years since he made the first descent of the Blue Nile in 1968 on the personal invitation of Ethiopia's last emperor, Haile Selassie. After that he beat off FARC terrorists on the border of Colombia and Panama to complete the first vehicle crossing of the swampy Darién Gap, before fully navigating the Congo in the mid-1970s. Yet he says his most challenging assignment was transporting a baby grand (along with three piano tuners) to the rainforest of Guyana as a gift to the Wai Wai tribe who hosted him for three weeks. 

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In this first episode of Season 2 we go on a journey with Holly Budge. 3,500 parachute jumps, first woman to jump over Mount Everest, then climb it. Extreme adventurer and elephant conservationist and female ranger.

An hour in Hollys shoes and what a journey.

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In this final episode of Season 1 we are joined by former Special Boat Service (SBS) operator Dean Stott. We go on in exceptional journey from Army Commando and Special forces operator, through to post military life, record breaking adventures and accomplished author.

In this episode with go on a journey with with David O'Neil Deputy Assistance Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade.

A former paratrooper turned firefighter who is also a member of the international rescue which is the UK's response to providing assistance to natural disasters across the world. We talk work, family, disaster and Grenfell Tower fire.

In this episode we go on a journey with Mark Allen, former member of the Royal Anglian regiment. Mark was one of the youngest soldiers to have been injured in the Afghan war, becoming a double above the knee amputee at 19 years old.

Since leaving, Mark has shown considerable resilience and become an accomplished racing and stunt driver, earning Guinness world record and racing cyclist on adapted bike carrying out events across the globe.

On this journey we meet with Jason Bowen, former Special Forces Communicator with UKSF and now owner of the successful SF Experience events company. We discuss growing up, joining the military, SAS and the outside world which led to formation of the company and appearing on Top Gear.

Great journey, hope you enjoy it and please share and follow us.