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SQUAD by Little Troopers

SQUAD by Little Troopers

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Welcome to sereis 2 SQUAD – the podcast brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers.

SQUAD is back for Series 2! Following the 1st series you told us about some worries you had that growing up in a military family could impact your grades, options after school and ultimately the ability to achieve your dreams. We took that seriously and have found a group of incredibly adults who, justy like you, grew up in military familes and have gone on to do amazing things in life.

In this series our presenter for this sereis is Blue Peter presenter and magician Joel Mawhinney chats to Michelin Star Chef Adam Handling MBE, Actor Shelley Conn, Drummer and musician Jas Kayser, Professional Rubgy Player Thom Smith and Ex RAF Serviceman turned production planner Karl Barnes.

We will hear how growing in a miliary family shaped their career and lives so far - what they have learnt along the way and what they wish they knew as teenagers.

Expect lots of laughs, honest conversation and good advice about how to make the most of Armed Forces life.

Like what you hear? Make sure you click follow or subscribe wherever you usually get your podcasts.

To find about more about the work Little Troopers do, visit www.littletroopers.net

SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.

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Episodes
  • S2 Ep1: Adam Handling

    S2 Ep1: Adam Handling
    Jan 28 2026

    SQUAD is back for Series 2! After series 1 you told us there were some worries about how growing up in a military family could impact your options, your grades and ultimately the ability to achieve your dreams. And here at squad we took this seriously so have spent a long-time finding adults, who just like you, grew up in military families and have gone on to do amazing things.

    In this episode, our presenter Joel Mawhinney chats to Michelin Star Chef & Restaurateur Adam Handling MBE. Adam's dad was in the military and he spent time living in Scotland and Germany before starting a career in the food industry aged 16!

    Adam shares his experiences of growing up in a military family, his food memories and what life was like in Germany before answering your questions!

    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.

    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    43 mins
  • 8: SQUAD: The Debrief

    8: SQUAD: The Debrief
    Nov 1 2021
    Lock in for the grand finale of SQUAD!
    In the final instalment of this series, we look back at lots of the amazing military teens we’ve met from the last 7 episodes.
    With the help of 2 experts – Louise Fetigan, the Founder of Little Troopers and Tamzin Messeter, Educational Psychologist - we recap the chat, explore recurring themes and unpack some of the experiences shared by SQUAD’s military teens.
    From school-work struggles to trauma triggers, we’ll listen back to key moments from the series and offer up some helpful advice and expert insight.
    It’s the perfect way to end - a celebration of the realities of your teenage military life; the highs, the lows and everything in between. Thank you for listening to SQUAD – continue to be amazing.
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    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.
    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    40 mins
  • 7: Forces Life to Freshers Life

    7: Forces Life to Freshers Life
    Oct 25 2021
    Ready for the seventh episode of SQUAD?!
    Join our presenters Katie Thistleton and Thom Smith as they meet Madison and Ella; two teens who have finished their A Levels and are getting ready to adult.
    Despite being besties, the pair have one big difference – Madison has grown-up in a forces family whereas Ella’s a total civvie! Together they explore how this has changed their teenage years– from school and A Levels, to UCAS applications and gap year goals.
    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.
    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    24 mins
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