In this powerful episode of Beyond the Wire, we sit down with Ger Fowler, veteran, survivor, and founder of Veterans in Crisis, to explore the raw realities of life after service. Ger opens up about the life-changing moment a terrorist attack shifted his entire outlook, the silent struggle of transitioning to civvy street, and the addiction battle that nearly claimed him.

He shares how the suicide of a close friend forced him to confront his own mental health, eventually leading to a PTSD diagnosis and how that diagnosis became the spark to build something extraordinary for others. From battling painkiller addiction to building a community lifeline for veterans in Sunderland, Ger breaks down the model that’s getting veterans off the streets, into housing, and back into life.

If you care about addiction recovery, mental health, homelessness, and real veteran-led change, this episode is a must-listen.

🪖 Key Topics Covered:

Trauma and transition after military service

PTSD, addiction, and the road to recovery

The suicide that changed everything

Veterans in Crisis: A grassroots model that works

The power of housing-first and community-led care

Why veteran services need to start listening to veterans

Ger’s offer to share his model nationwide

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In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, Stu and Steve explore the time-honoured tradition of military excuses, from dodging duties to blagging your way through an entire career. But it's not all piss-taking and parade ground flashbacks. The lads also reflect on their emotional trip to France, carrying standards and legacies alike, and share frustrations from recent run-ins with politicians over the state of veteran support in the UK.

Expect military banter, political beef, and a few choice words about how veterans are still being stitched up in 2025.

🪖 In this episode:

Legendary excuses from military life (and the art of not getting caught)

A powerful visit to Arras to honour the Royal Tank Regiment

Carrying the standard at a mucker’s funeral

Feeling like spare parts in Parliament—and why that needs to change

The real-life failures of veteran housing and employment support

Why cross-party cooperation is crucial for defence and veterans

Listener SITREPs and tales from Afghanistan

Writing, remembrance & mental health in the veteran community

BZ Shoutout Veterans in Crisis Sunderland

👉 Whether you're still serving, long since out, or just fascinated by squaddie logic—this one’s a mix of brutal truth and banter, with heart, humour, and a good bit of hell-raising honesty.

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 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:

Veteran mental health, submariner stories & life after service

Founding of Military Versus Cancer and its impact across the UK

Cancer support for military families: gaps, struggles, and success stories

Community fundraising, upcoming events & national recognition goals

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.

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🎙️ 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:

What life in the block really looked like

D-Day: stories of courage and chaos from past to present

Why military friendships hit different and last longer than most marriages

The most legendary block-based banter you’ve ever heard

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🎙️ 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:

The impact of football on veterans’ mental health and wellbeing

Overcoming addiction and finding purpose after the military

Building a veteran-led community through the beautiful game

Challenges faced by ex-forces personnel after discharge

The importance of accessible mental health support for veterans

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🎙️ 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.

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🎙️ 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:

Real-life horror stories from Afghan tours and UK bases

The grossest things seen on block inspections

Feral roommates, forgotten standards, and bogs from hell

Veterans news, shoutouts, and listener SITREP submissions

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🎙️ 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: [email protected]

Phone: 0330 124 3100

Facebook: HealthierHeroesCIC

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🎙️ 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:

👉 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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🎙️ 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:

👉 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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