"Letting the Guest Tell the Story"
The Unconventional Soldier Podcast explores conflicts from the Second World War, the Cold War, Northern Ireland and the Global War on Terror. Hosted by veterans, it blends personal experience, regimental history, and in-depth analysis of battles, leadership, and military transformation. Episodes feature former soldiers, historians, and defence experts discussing life on operations, lessons learned, and the enduring legacy of British and other Army campaigns. Follow for authentic voices, forgotten conflicts, and sharp insights from those who served.
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"Letting the Guest Tell the Story"
The Unconventional Soldier Podcast explores conflicts from the Second World War, the Cold War, Northern Ireland and the Global War on Terror. Hosted by veterans, it blends personal experience, regimental history, and in-depth analysis of battles, leadership, and military transformation. Episodes feature former soldiers, historians, and defence experts discussing life on operations, lessons learned, and the enduring legacy of British and other Army campaigns. Follow for authentic voices, forgotten conflicts, and sharp insights from those who served.
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CONTENT
The guest today is Scotty Darroch. On this pod we discuss his challenging upbringing and decision to join the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) at 18. He discusses his military roles, the impact of ADHD on his service, his PTSD and involvement in the Invictus Games, highlighting its significance for recovery through sport. A major focus is his recent feat of walking the 96-mile West Highland Way while carrying a 37 kg washing machine to raise awareness and funds for the Invictus Games Foundation, an endeavor that embodied the "burden" of mental illness and the "cycle" of recovery. The conversation also touches upon the evolving perception of veterans' care in the UK and internationally,
Scotty's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is "It’s Not About The Bike” by Lance Armstrong. The teams’ choices are “Lancaster” by John Nichol and “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson.
Donate to Scotty here: https://invictusgamesfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/scotty-darroch
LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST
Red Man Walking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acg4OxyhT18
Level Peaks: https://levelpeaks.com/
Rock and Roll Rambler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUzSE3w-LsQ
Invictus Games Foundation: https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/case-studies
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This episode brought to you in association with ISARR a veteran owned company.
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