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Thunder Buddies

Thunder Buddies

by Robert Byles

Season 1

World Mental Health Day

A special podcast celebrating world mental health day this week, DJ Bobby B interviews a number of members from Bootcamp UK about the challenges they have faced with their own mental health.

Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Chichester

The Thunder Buddies find themselves in a pub in a posh town with Bootcamp UK member Charlotte Callin. They chat anxiety, art and the impact that exercise has on all of our well-being. Be prepared for interruptions…

Masters Box Cup - Germany

This weekend, two of our own ‘Thunder’ Box Team are fighting in a Master’s tournament in Germany, Pete Lines and Ryan Van Der Lugt sit down with DJ Bobby B to explain why they are doing it.

Instructor Interview: Scott Ashley, Part 2

Part 2 of the Thunder Buddies’ interview with Bootcamp UK instructor Scott Ashley. We dove into the complexities of PTSD and build up to the B Company event in the Blanchard Trophy series. Also, listen for details of how to get your voice on the intro of the pod. Please not that this is a continuation of last week’s conversation and so get’s into some heavy material very quickly, which some may find shocking. Also note that any opinions expressed are that of the Speaker and do not reflect the views of Bootcamp UK.

Instructor Interview: Scott Ashley

The Thunder Buddies are back with the first part of an in-depth interview with former Royal Marines Commando and Bootcamp UK Instructor, Scott Ashley. In this episode, the three delve into what it takes to be a Commando and Scott shares war stories from some of the tours he completed.

Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Portsmouth

After a short break, the Thunder Buddies are back to profiling Bootcamp locations and this time it’s the turn of Bootcamp UK Portsmouth. Rob and Pete are accompanied by founding member Lisa Mason and delve into the story behind her extraordinary cancer recovery. We also talk Strong person, why Bootcamp is suitable whatever your fitness levels and end with some quick fire member questions.

All about Bootfest 2022

Taking a break from the location profiles for one week only, The Thunder Buddies bring you and in-depth look into their homegrown music festival. They talk about the challenges of launching a large event in covid, profile the bands playing this year and reminisce about the festival’s two previous outings. Get your tickets for September 3rd!

Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Gosport

Pete Lines and DJ Bobby B sit down with Bootcamp UK Gosport park owner Dan Turner and member Andy Carter. They discuss how it all started, Gosport’s military connections and why things are better when they are wetter.

Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Fareham

Pete ‘Thunder’ Lines and DJ Bobby B take an in-depth look at the local ‘noisy neighbours’, Bootcamp UK Fareham. They sit down with member Laura Grimwood and chat deep about weight loss and matters of identity.

Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Waterlooville

Pete and DJ Bobby B take a deeper look into the rise of Bootcamp UK Waterlooville and examine what has made the location so dominant in local competitions. Bobby B also interviews Ultra Marathon runner and Waterlooville member Billy Price in an engaging conversation about how running changed his life.

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