SAS Assassin, Mission Certain Death & Somali Pirates: Phil Campion 

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So many fantastic comments on here I am truly humbled. I am going to try and reply to as many as I can even if I end up with cramp in my fingers and forearms like a fiddler crab. It was a real treat to meet dodge we got on so well he is a diamond geezer. I also want to thank his team who have done a great job in the edit, they really brought it all to life. Once again thanks Big Phil xx

He's a fucking national treasure....what a guy, what a character

20 minutes in and by far this is the greatest SAS guy I have ever seen. Lovely bloke. Love these interviews, really fascinating people. This guy is brilliant.

What a guy Phil is - remarkable attitude considering the difficult start in life - hats off!

I had the pleasure of meeting Phil about 6 years ago at a Function in StHelens for exmilitary people , the event was absolutely brilliant with him as guest speaker, this man is a absolute treasurer and was a great pleasure in meeting him.

He saved my life,him personally,durning a bomb explosion in North Ireland,I only found out about this when I read his book in 2022,he talked about the situation,the bomb,the vehicle,i had never heard it from the other side before,it was a trauma but to hear after 30 years someone else involved,and for that person to have saved my life,I want to meet this man and shake his hand,I want to thank you Phill.

As an Irish man from a nationalist community in NI there would be a lot of anamosity towards ex BSF members in particular. During the time he mentioned and before it was an uneasy situation for all involved with grey areas in almost every scenario. I'm thankful those times are gone. What I will say is this man's strength of character is astounding. It's clear how his personality and outlook would be ideal for a soldier or anyone who is constantly in high stress and oftentimes depressing environments. I'm glad he is here to tell his story and hope he has a long and peaceful future. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing your story. 💚

What a legend, you would never get bored with this guy's company in the local pub, he made a 1hr 40 min interview feel like 40 mins, made for great watching thanks.

First class interviewer. How he keeps on track with these relentless funny anecdotes is impressive. Great character too, what a fascinating life.

Humble, personable, funny, and sincere. Thanks for all you do Big Fella.... respect

Phil is 100% definitely made for TV. He is so likeable, straightforward and charismatic. Any TV show that they put him in, i will 100% just love to watch and tell everyone else I know to also watch. Plus, that survival book, Id buy that in a heart beat

Such a humble and truthful guy who wouldn’t hesitate to back you in a tear up.

Great interview with Phil... I worked with him and two of his SF mates protecting a large tanker from the piracy threat in the Gulf of Aden. He was great at the job, he kept my morale up constantly, and I thank him and his mates for getting us through the danger area safely... I was also brought up in a childrens home, and his talk on his experience brought tears to my eyes as it brought back memories. Bless you mate, I'm so glad you have found a way forward with what looks like a great new career!

Not even finished and already know we need a part 2!... Class.👍

Dodge that was the best podcast you’ve done. What a man Phil is

Nice to hear an ex soldier who took the trouble to understand Ireland before he went. Not often you hear such a sensible view of the situation at that time. I salute you sir.

I read his book some time ago, he's a real survivor, bigger than life and a man who you'd always want on your side. Good luck to you Big Phil

Love this guy. So real,honest and funny to boot. Wish him all the luck he truly deserves

Big Phil is a top bloke, I'm ex army and you need blokes like this to keep your morale up, nothing seems to faze him and I bet he was a scream.

There's hours and hours worth of content from this guy. One of the best podcasts I've heard. Brilliant guest. The bit where he talks about the pirates and he yells "Oi" had me in bits 😂

Been on a few veterans marches with Phil, what a top genuine bloke, was more than happy to chat with us all and take photos with us.

This bloke is just full of character. He's an absolute legend. Could listen to him all day

This man is a legend. Tells it how it is and doesn’t beat around the bush. They don’t make many like him 👍

Hats off to Phil. His sincerity in his story is so refreshing and so valuable and I'm sure he touches everyone who he cross paths with. Thanks for the episode

Awesome interview and badass dude. Love and respect from New York. I'm a Veteran myself so I love hearing the stories from members of the military from other countries.

This guy shows there is hope in the forces for young troubled lads great fella.

He is such a funny guy with a powerful story of resilience and overcoming trauma. 15 years working in Mental health I have met so many people who weren't able to move on from childhood trauma.

Big Phil always does a great interview, open and honest (and makes you smile)

Forget elite SAS solider. Phil is one of the funniest guys I have ever listened to 😂

No idea how i stumbled upon this, but holy moley.... inspirational dude, who used hidden childhood pain to place his energy into special forces....and have a very interesting life... Not only that, he relates so well to others and is a brilliant story teller..... Also... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.... My dad was Merchant Navy, but as far as im aware didnt have any pirate attacks, but i was so interested in hearing the stories of Somalian Pirates.... 💞✌️🙏

I have been listening to so many ex SAS and military guys speaking on these podcast, they are all proper men with amazing personalities. For me though big Phil campion is a legend, he has an infectious personality and cracks me up every other sentance! Natural born entertainer, God speed to all our service men and women.

One of the most enjoyable SF interviews I have watched. Dodge has a way of getting to the man behind the beret.

Great interview, what a legend. Somebody please make a movie about this man.

What a great guy, totally genuine. Respect.

Phil and dodge I could listen to this interview a thousand times. I suffer with depression and everytime I watch this it makes me laugh so much, thank you both so much ❤

Yup. More of Phil on telly would be better than the crap we have shoved down our throats at the moment. He's funny, honest and a world of knowledge and that's a lot more than half the "talent". Bring it on. More Phil!👍

Phil is a standup bloke, good sense of humour and very down to earth

This is by far one of the most entertaining, emotional and funniest casts that I have seen.. Big Phil is a diamond in the rough and should be a huge Media star I really hope it happens for him..

Tell me you wouldn’t walk 10 miles to have a pint with the legend that is Phil, and il show you someone who needs to have a word with themselves in the mirror. Laughter, tears but overall respect. What a man.

He's absolutely class, could listen to him forever - what a fella

Seen this interview around 30 times. What a masterpiece. Not only that has helped me a lot through my depression. And Im a psychotherapist myself. Thank you both for this and a special thank you to Phil. ❤

I listen to podcasts constantly and could not agree more with Dodge's closing comment. One of the most authentic, interesting, funny and engaging chats I have heard in a long time. Thank you both. Big Phil, you are a great man.

Phil is an absolute legend, fantastic career and a proper funny fella

What an amazing man, he’s done so much but has no ego. I could listen to him all day.

This guy is real laugh. I bet he brightened up every troop he was in.

Phil everyday over Ant as he's real, not conceited and a geezzaaa!! Imagine the stories, not just about soldiering but what he's been up to through his life, great man!!👍

Best interviews, best guest, best interviewer. Gets the most out of people

Another absolutely gripping episode! I really hope Big Phil makes it into TV somewhere. There’s certainly a place for him. What a legend!

What a absolutely brilliant watch with some crazy stories and I bet the stuff he can’t say much about is even more crazy. Phil comes across as a real genuine guy , the sort of bloke every one would like as a mate for a good laugh and even more for someone you can call on if you was in a pickle and needed someone who would back you all the way . Best podcast yet for me

The world needs people like big Phil, an absolute legend and funny to boot.

These interviews are outstanding.. Phil is an absolute legend and myself and the wife haven’t listened as intently or laughed so much in a long time!! Dodge’s interview style is second to none.. there’s no ego, fantastic open questions and the interviewee just says it as it is!!👍🏼👍🏼

We all love Phil and listening to his stories. Just don't see enough of him lately.

Excellent.Brilliant.We need more of Phil on media.

Amazing guy Big Phil. Despite having a really difficult childhood, he's turned it to his advantage and is a role model to so many. Great personality and sense of humour. Dodge has brought out the best of Big Phil. Dare I say it I think he's a fit bloke❤

This man comes with the highest credentials and our freedom's are thanks to him and his brothers in arms. Legendary, truly a living legend...

you know what i really really like about Phil Campion, he always finds a positive out of a negative.. top man Phil

What a wonderful person Phil is to have such a sense of humour after his life experiences. Imagine a bad guy the last thing he sees is Phil with his funny jokes before he takes him out

What a brilliant bloke Phil Campion is - Great interview and great stories.

Help Phil get his own podcast, PLEASE, great stuff Dodge keep it up.

Love this bloke. Hasn't got his head up his arse like Middleton, proper honest bloke. I could talk to him for hours over a beer

Completely agree that Big Phil should be more on TV, he's such a good storyteller he could make Forces news actually interesting rather than the monotone bore they have right now.

Phil, I know someone who served with you. I am in awe of all of you who served.. who managed SAS. Love your openness to your past, your ability to have laughs in all situations. I am so appalled with the wages with the risk of life. I'm Australian and live in Sydney and was totally blown away by this interview . You are all amazing soldiers. I love Monry Python.... so funny. Hats off to you

This is THE best interview I've seen on this channel. You and Phil have helped me to realise a lot of things about my past, and future, over the last 1hr 30. Thankyou ❤

Good luck with whatever comes next Phil. You're a natural story teller and a smashing guy. Looking forward to seeing / hearing more of you.

Dodge. What a character Phil is! Really enjoy watching your content you provide for us! You & Phil just hit this one off brilliantly, the banter was great, he was amazing. Wishing Phil well for his career path!

I've read all Big Phils books and they are fantastic. Truly a real role model for people of all ages.

What a colourful character, national treasure 🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧xx

I only put this on to fill 5 minutes, but listened all the way through, and loved every minute. I want to hear more!!

That was the best podcast I’ve ever seen ,it had the lot. Who don’t love big Phil !!!

One of the greatest story tellers I’ve ever heard. The genuineness of this guy heads such credence to them. Would be great to hear other stories and sad to hear about his troubled youth but I hope it gives people strength to speak up.

This guy is so genuine and funny I get bored with podcasts usually but I watched this in what seems a blink . RESPECT to you sir . I'm surprised Netflix hasn't called you yet . You would do good there. RESPECT

I've read his autobiography, HUGE respect.

This is honestly the best interview ive seen phils the most entertaining guy ive seen

You are spot on about that one brother, he has presence, he is interesting, he can tell stories, he is humble, funny, honest and more.. He has the abilty to make it and do a cracking job .. Have watched hundreds of different podcats and this is one of the best .... what a guy Top man Phill..

You notice something fairly quick with Phil. Whether he's talking about his harsh upbringing, brutal SAS selection, the horrors of war or any of the other hard situations he's found himself in during his life, he almost immediately says the words "to look at the positives of it." That's the outlook of a winner. A survivor. Inspirational bloke.

That is without doubt one of THE best podcast I’ve ever seen . What an amazing character, I need to buy his books now . Truly superb Dodge for letting him tell his story . Absolutely top class from you both .

One of THE BEST story/life tellers EVER… FULL STOP. I’d do anything I could to have a pint with this Legend 🤝

Madness how casually he explains these unbelievable! Experiences! Fantastic bloke well done Dodge

This guy is a TRUE LEGEND. Our two bob bit footballers get untold following and wealth, but our genuine heroes get left behind. BIG P C should be in the school curriculum.

What a bloke! 😂 Had me in fits and has been there and done it. No mucking about, straight to the point with no BS. Top top bloke and much respect 🙏 😊

He should definitely do an audio book. He knows how to narrate his story

Wow, what a geezer. Great role model, honest and very entertaining.

What an absolutely fantastic episode. One of those ones I saw pop up and was going to save for a later listen. I watched the first 10 minutes and I was hooked. I love all the SF guys but Phil is a special character who definitely needs a break. Incredibly entertaining and funny, a natural down to earth storyteller. I hope things start happening for the big fella. Much respect. ♠️

Great interview what a guy, love listening to all these stores of ex SAS guys, best special force in the world 🇬🇧

Absolute British legend and fearless warrior an so down to earth best of luck phil ❤Thank you for all you done for us ❤️

We need more people on tv like Phil not less, his story is so familiar and the problem is it was thought of as the norm back in the day.

Been following Phil for a quite a while now. An Army vet myself, I enjoy what he has to say. Got his SAS Survival Guide book a few years ago. Great read.

Absolutely fantastic. Had to press pause until I stopped laughing, because I was in stitches, at the lollipop job offer from the daftie in the job centre. Phil’s humour is a real attribute to him - and fantastic to watch - bellying a steeliness and clear intelligence of someone who left SF with still much more to achieve. Dodge is the Interviewer Supremo with undoubtedly one of the best guests so far. Phil is an excellent ambassador for the best characters to come out of the forces, and the truth that needs to be told about life, but so often isn’t. It is so refreshing to watch and listen to him across his media platforms. Especially as he shares his personal and career evolution. And his book, which I have recently got, will be a great read. People like Phil - there are a few about if you are lucky enough to bump into them; each one of them unique, multi-talented, and endlessly fascinating - are an inspiration and a credit to their country. Often highly performing but over-looked by those higher up the ranks, and in Civvie Street, unnecessarily targeted by over-zealous Police on a bad day, using trumped up charges, and who have no idea of what it actually takes to be a disciplined and highly efficient operator for the British authorities with little thanks. Unfortunately, his is not the only story of the Police acting in this way. And it is good that it was covered in the interview. Veterans are often misunderstood and left unsupported when the opposite should be happening. Respect to Mr Campion and his fantastic partner who clearly is his stoicist supporter. And thank you Dodge for providing such a platform for truth and hilarity, and inspiring, gripping stories of daring deeds and lifetime experiences most of us will never have. To live them through the interviews on your podcast is a real treat. The best to Phil and Wendy. Looking forward to when you have Big Phil Campion back on! NB. Also, Phil demonstrated great insight, knowledge, and compassion towards the situation in Northern Ireland. This is unusual in most people, let alone an ex-forces person. His big heart is incredible given the lack of love and compassion he experienced growing up. Born good.

One of the best interviews I've seen. I've got nothing but respect for anyone who has served in the forces, but a lot of former special forces guys can come across as rather stern, and rightly so. The life or death game is a serious one. This guy though! What a character. You could meet this man in a pub and you'd never know. Genuine salt of the earth geezer. To come through a life like that and still be such a live wire. Respect!

What a legend, genuine respect for the honesty. Privileged to have stumbled by this podcast - nothing comes close to this kind of interview. keep it up👍

I'm fortunate enough to be able to listen to a lot of podcasts - I've got to say this is one of the best I've heard. Quality guest. Part 2 please! 👍

This was a fantastic interview. What a legend 😊

What a lovely, lovely soul. You’ve waded through so much shit, yet still shine, truly enlightened.

Absolutely brilliant, great interview bringing Phil back to the things he thought were trivial to amazing experiences. Great job Dodge.

I have listened to multiple interviews from this channel... This, I must say, is my favourite so far. What an absolute character; informative, funny and zero ego.

Love this interview, Phil sailed through this ... the added humour and cheeky laugh made it a great listen, I must admit thoroughly enjoyed listening to his stories...

As an American, I understood everything Dodge said, and about 43% of what Phil said. Absolutely loved it. He is great.

Love watching and listening to former soldiers and special forces stories and life styles! I got turned away from the royal marines due to an episode of depression prior to applying!! All these podcasts with former military fellas touch a spot! Soo much respect for these guys! Phil, billy and foxy are my idols!!

This channel is a gem 💎 how does it only have 26k subscribers!! Brilliant interviews !!