Ep 1 - Tony Hayes | UK Special Forces ( SBS ) former Royal Marine Commando | Stabbed 9 Times

Welcome to Episode 1 of the new No Excuse Video Podcast.
In this episode, we are hugely lucky and honored to introduce to you our first guest; former Royal Marine Commando, a veteran member of UK Special Forces, namely the SBS ( Special Boat Service ) and now the founder of the innovative new suspension training system - SF1, Tony Hayes.
Tony speaks of his early teens in which he fell victim to an attack in which he was stabbed numerous times through to starting a business, joining the Royal Marine commandos during his mid-twenties before then joining the SBS.
In a face to face long-form conversation, and after talking in depth about his life before the military, Tony talks about his experiences during special forces selection, touching upon mindset, resilience as well as the real-world difficulties faced by operators who continue to work in highly kinetic operations for long periods of time.
As the conversation and the camera, the battery comes to an end! - Tony talks about the new SF1 suspension trainer, its origins, and it's future.
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Chapters -
0:00 - Intro
3:06 - How are these lights for you!
3:46 - What does it mean to live a No Excuse Life
7:10 - How would the younger Tony have answered that question
9:50 - Did you have any influencers during the early years
11:42 - Was joining the Royal Marines on your thoughts at that early age
13:28 - The Attack on Tony, taking about Stabbing
22:04 - Were you aware that you had been stabbed
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( Apologies in advance for issues with background noise at times during the video. It may have had something to do with recording our conversation in a metal-roofed workshop..lesson for next time! ) ... but not using it as an excuse, we have uploaded the video in full..noises as well.. so enjoy!
The audio version of this podcast will be available very soon.
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[@kamatekamatekaorakaora3459]

Hey Jamie, Great show! Former US Marine. Love your show. Really good interviews. What boots are you wearing in that 1st podcast you did. Spent some time with some RM Commandos back in the day. Absolutely loved my time with them. We shared a ton of valuable and life saving things together. Some of the most squared away and most professional Lads I’ve ever been with!!! Semper Fi Brothers from across the pond in Northern California 🤙🏻🍻🤿🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@millcroft1759]

Great story. The interviewer lets the Man talk about his fascinating life, interjecting very lightly, keeping it flowing. I want more.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Great to hear Paul and sincere thanks for your comment, much appreciated

[@jasonmillar23]

@@NoExcusePodcast you.

[@BRADLEY856]

Gees, Tony. That stabbing incident description was raw. Coming out of it and continuing to reach SF says all that needs saying. Thanks mate. Listening was helpful to me

[@CryptoKrill]

Can't believe this is the first podcast you've ever done, you were so natural and did fantastic to show your guest off by letting them talk about his experience. It was really interesting to watch and listen to, I hope you do more of these in future.

[@paulharrowhealth7265]

Fantastic interview. Relaxed, honest and sincere. The interviewer let the guest speak. Very much looking forward to more.

[@philbrighton2535]

Incredible interview, from both you. Tony's story is obviously amazing and the way he articulates his experience was inspiring. The way you balance interjecting points, ideas and questions with sitting back and letting the guest talk continually is great. Also very well but simply produced. Can't wait to listen to some more of your podcasts, keep doing what you're doing! No doubt you're going to build a brilliant platform.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment Phil 👍 very much appreciated. Really glad you enjoyed it and I’m very thankful for the kind words

[@zandohrtv]

its mental how he managed to get through the medical stages of the royal marines commando after literally dying!

[@powerbite92]

the way he talks about it and talks about his attackers... 100% that teenage gang weren't white.

[@technicalcompliance1537]

Magic interview. Authentic human beings being . Thank you for your service

[@sharpy53]

What an interesting insight into the state of mind he developed to going through SBS selection. Getting all of the nerves in the preparation stage and doing and endurance test by being well prepared , and then feeling relaxed and concentrating on execution performance to get through a tough phase.

[@creatureofleisure4319]

Glad this popped into my feed! I knew i recognised you from somewhere, cool to remember you used to be a firearms officer ! Fantastic to listen to a former SBS man, really good insight into what makes a warrior. Great structure and can’t wait for the next one..

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Many thanks for the comments and kind words. Glad your liking things...Lots of great content to come, stay tuned.

[@Peter-vu5wl]

Thanks for doing this podcast, i’m at the stage where im trying to turn my life around and seeing someone, who i can sort of relate, turned around his life is so so so motivating. Thank god this podcast came up, this episode means a lot to me mate.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

We really appreciate the comment and also your honesty. Please stay in touch, keep watching and stay strong. We know life can be hard in so many different ways and so to think that we may be able to offer a glimmer of something through the stories that we share, keeps us motivated to keep going. Thanks again and stay tuned

[@ianmangham4570]

What you done?

[@trading-university.]

Was uncertain when this came up on recommended content!. But this was a really top quality interview and inspirational stuff from Tony. For sure you have a great interview technique, really great to see someone not talking over the main subject of the podcast, but getting all the information in a very watchable and interesting way! keep them coming. Subscribed!

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Really appreciate your feedback and for taking the time to leave a comment. It means a lot :)

[@Andy-ss8yg]

Glad this popped up on my recommended, good watch!

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks Andy 👍 Glad you enjoyed it

[@tcs313]

Awesome! Did not disappoint. Hopefully we get a good mix of UK Firearms officers and special forces on here...as well as others with the elite mindset. Very interesting.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment Tom 👍 and hopefully you like what’s coming

[@jonreid5765]

Love the concept behind your channel. These sorts of insights into the positive mindset will help me in my quest to guide my children down the right path in life 👍🏻

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for your kind words Jon, we appreciate your support and hope you will get more value out of episodes to come. Stay safe 👍

[@clearskies1997]

Great Effort by you both..... Tony for being so open , yourself for knowing when to shut up and when to interject.... Main thing I've brought from this is it's ok to feel all kinds of things and not being ashamed by it dealing with my own problems. Also the subject of adrenalin , and come down and dealing with that... Well done both ! Got my vote - subscribed !!......

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Hi Clear Skies, we really appreciate you taking the time to comment and are glad that you are liking the podcast. Stay tuned for future face to face episodes very soon. Stay safe :)

[@garywalsh2799]

What a great podcast! And the first of many hopefully. Thanks gents.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Our pleasure, thanks for the comment Gary

[@stephengeoghegan-doughty.5870]

Just came across this site, wow so much interesting information and true reflection from a former SBS operator, honesty, fact, real impact on life within and after. Thank you to Tony Hayes for his thoughts, and to you for the site and your reflections on active duty with the police firearms teams. Take care Stay safe and keep it lit.👍 to you both.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for your comment Stephen, glad it was of value to you. Stay in touch 👍

[@andrewmcintosh6413]

I'm ex-RN, and I really appreciated this. I shall recommend this to a former Royal Looking forward to the next videos you do. BZ

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Great to hear you found value in it Andrew, and we appreciate your comment :)

[@stenicholls]

Amazing podcast and amazing guest. Tony is mega.

[@sde7169]

Captivated, start to finish!👍🏻

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Great to hear SDE, many thanks for the comment

[@randycarruth5908]

Just found this podcast. Im only 30 minutes into it and i can already tell this is going to be really good. Strong work.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment Randy 👍

[@randycarruth5908]

You're absolutely welcome.

[@jackgough7640]

Really enjoyed this. Tony seems like a top fella!!!! Imagine he was about on Herrick 7 when I was out in Afghanistan.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Good to hear!..and your right with Tony scoring high in the top fella stakes :)

[@jakhaughton1800]

The power of Fate is amazing. There’s a reason for things happening. At the time horrendous things happen, it seems like the End of the World. But when we look back there was a reason. A fantastic interview and a true hero.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Sincere thanks for your comment Jak, and wise words. Tony is certainly that aswell 👊 👍

[@simoncartman3225]

Cheers mate, best in the world, thankyou.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

No problem 👍

[@Luke-dj2tk]

Great Podcast. What a strong individual

[@taffshep1]

thx lads needed a little bit of belief and to get my shit together not SF or Royal but Navy worked alongside Royal/SF for a good part of my time, again cheers

[@mc9805]

Thanks guys for doing this podcast - really interesting

[@NoExcusePodcast]

M C thanks for feedback 👍

[@JH-ht2me]

Excellent Pod cast keep them coming!

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the kind comment J H, much appreciated. EP 2 is out very soon with EP 3 planned for Mid January. Thanks again 👍

[@macrovigilance]

That was a splendid podcast for the first one!

[@paulmuir9088]

Very good watch and listen. Thank you

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment 👍

[@johnr8770]

Really enjoyed listening to your story and mind set..

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Great to hear John, thanks for the comment

[@sphendoozy6938]

What an Awesome guy ! Look forward to part 2 ! 💪🏻🇬🇧✌️

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment Stephen 👍

[@sphendoozy6938]

Really enjoyed it, thank you both.

[@Milo-vc6lb]

Awesome podcast!! looking forward to more. Subbed :D

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment GBBR TV! Glad you liked it 👍

[@MarkN67]

Brilliant interview, really enjoyed every minute. Reminds me of listening to a talk by John McEvoy - his book Redemption is well worth a read. I really enjoy your interview technique, let the interviewee do the talking.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Really glad you enjoyed it Mark, and your comment is very much appreciated

[@scottyboiii9376]

This is an amazing well constructed podcast, all credit to Jamie and his producer for creating this for us thank you. Subscribed and on for the ride.

[@oliverpark3592]

well done guys x

[@SportBeastZ]

What a great interview W interviewee and W interviewer

[@jamesnorris2027]

Legend ❤️

[@finleywelch9327]

Top class lads

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks Finley, much appreciated

[@johnlewis8101]

Great listen guys 👍🏻

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for your comment John, much appreciated

[@Duskroc]

Buzzin for this channel! Am about to join the military so this is perfect.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Great to hear 👊

[@seanmercer7704]

I grew up in Lewisham and know exactly where you meant before you mentioned the area. Good effort with squaring yourself away later on. Sean ex R.M

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the message Sean 👍 I’ll make sure Tony sees it

[@terrypoole7978]

You have confidence plenty. Thats why your talking now."Respect" .

[@dendemano]

I joined A Coy 40 Cdo as Bob Consiglio was leaving to go 22.

[@edwindude9893]

RIP Bob.

[@spencerratcliffe6840]

Great stuff thank you both for your service. Got to be an episode 2. I want to find out if Tony ever bumped into the guy that stabbed him.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thank you for your comment Spencer, very much appreciated. There will definitely be a Tony Hayes, part 2 👊

[@spencerratcliffe6840]

@@NoExcusePodcast brilliant. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@hunkybullyab]

Completed a diving course with the navy years back remember a maybe RSM SBS whom cut his arm of with an underwater chain saw any one know this chap was a proper bloke

[@maxitosh8465]

Tony is a Legend - reminds me of Mr Rule

[@mufferm5980]

Saw this guy on armed and deadly UK police series on Amazon prime 👍🏻

[@sas2300]

Damn he was lucky to survive that attack. I can remember those feelings I've been in a few of them, the adrenaline kicks in and you can't breathe normally then its just instinct and blind luck and get hell out of there asap.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Very interesting,&honest Vid! .And after leaving the UK in 1999 ((being born&raised into ur typical large Irish ☘️ family,8 kids in London..like a lot of people had back then,pretty tough to say the least) And moving to the US,(which is where I live now/ it's another world here!)I most def identified with the loss of identity (even though I was desperate to leave my job of 14 yrs) I don't think u are prepared for that challenge,I know I wasn't! I totally underestimated how hard it might be or just failed to recognize transitioning isn't a smooth process!

[@gangstar8652]

I'm from the other camp, Hereford lads. My stepfather was 42 RMC before getting badged 22regiment. Unfortunately Robert Bob Consiglio MM died in Iraq on the infamous Bravo Twc Zerp patrol. Rip big man. Dearly missed bob. Best of luck with your channel fella, dude looks a right handful!!!!

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Really appreciate the comment 👍

[@imranzazai7404]

Strong.

[@zlippery1]

Would be interesting to listen to interviews of indivdiuals who failed SBS/SAS selection. How they feel today, choice of profession, regrets.

[@standleymt]

Do you really think it would be interesting? I’m in that camp and basically ashamed that I didn’t complete..

[@MultiBurger1]

@@standleymt Itz massively hard tho Very few can do it

[@azhivago2296]

@@MultiBurger1 It's also massively hard to get into an undergrad course at Oxford, become a qualified neurosurgeon, or learn to speak 10 languages to a high level. Very few people can do any of those things. Elite soldier, elite academic, elite linguist - they're all bloody hard to achieve.

[@zandohrtv]

@@standleymt you are still in the camp that actually went and served. good on you mate!

[@janed7774]

Who would really want to admit that ? Remember Prince Edward 😊

[@rahjah6958]

I used to be involved with gangs, One time me and a guy I had previous fight with were having a “talk” down some ally, I used to carry knife this one time I didn’t have it, he had his tho and he was holding it and I could even see his arm twitching wanting to stab me, he was threatening me and all sorts, thankfully my friends showed up and he didn’t want an all out brawl so he left. Never have I felt such fear, I realised I might have to actually try to kill this guy just to survive this encounter, all over a fight we had weeks ago. Havnt been in the “gang life” since and took me a long while to get over the paranoia. I still get flashbacks and heart gets pumping an shit. That encounter changed my whole outlook on life, things you don’t even think of can actually be quite significant to other people

[@hw934]

liked and commented to support

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks HW 👍

[@finicallegend4977]

Don't know how I came across this, I watched all of it though. Great Podcast. I'd like to know what happened to the gang involved in the stabbing. I hope they went down for it!

[@paulwilliamson8276]

I'm thinking the same.

[@paras494]

Outstanding regiment great blokes from an ex Para 👍🏻

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment, appreciated and yes we agree 👍

[@paras494]

@@NoExcusePodcastYour welcome mucker 👍🏻

[@DJRAJEE]

Nice

[@MrTangolizard]

I remember the shrink after operations , the choice was u can stay back a couple of hours and talk to them or go home on leave a few hours earlier I chose to go home lol

[@DavidSharpMSc]

Will the other episodes be put up on apple podcasts? This ep1 with Tony Hayes is the only one there at the moment.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Hi David - thanks for the comment. Yes they will be as well as all of the other normal platforms, although the podcast is new so episode 2 will be up very soon. You can always visit the website for more links at www.jamieclark.tv/no-excuse-podcast or listen at www.noexcusepodcast.com/ - thanks again

[@DavidSharpMSc]

@@NoExcusePodcast Thanks for the reply,　and　looking　forward　to　the　next　podcast.　A　great　listen　while　out　exercising.　I'll take a wee look at your site　cheers

[@832KJV]

Good interview - background noise was distracting though.

[@2452mitch]

Guys this was mega, not like some of these kind of chats were people are chest beating all the time, really struck accord with me after leaving the military after 27 years and really struggling with “identity” as you guys discussed, it wasn’t until after a couple of years fucking about in really shite jobs I joined the police were I got somewhere near the “identity” I had in the military, still plodding on (excuse the pun) but yeah I think if I had had a chat with someone prior to leaving the military about losing identity that would’ve really helped me to prepare myself for the shit storm to come 😆 I wish you guys all the best for the future and look forward to more of these chats, Tony, I wish you every success with the SF brand and thanks for sharing a tiny bit of your story. When’s the next instalment, every thought of a book? 🤔

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Hey Richard, Jamie here. We very much appreciate your comment. Really glad that Tony’s story struck a cord with you. It’s always good to hear people get something from watching / listening and don’t worry..Im gently prodding him about that book! Great to hear that you were able to join up. Stay safe in the job. Thanks again 👍

[@2452mitch]

@@NoExcusePodcast no worries, thanks again, keep up the good work bud

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

I think I got on the piss with this bloke at Unawatuna beach in Sri Lanka on a turn around, PVI I think?. I met him and the expat local armourer working on the port armoury there. Good bloke if he is the same fella, we had scoff and frothies at the Full Moon. Interesting life, all the best for the future mate.

[@davidwatt7100]

Would love to know what happened to the boys that stabbed him? Where they caught? Great watch btw 👍

[@terrypoole7978]

Hard to explain mate to people that don't understand. And thankfully they dont. Your brothers were there for you.

[@tony52497]

Got my green lid back in 86.

[@AlexCars0n]

Would love to see Harry Tangye on the show 👍

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Alex Carson great suggestion 👍

[@vulhala2136]

Great interview, butt why is there so much noise in the background?

[@papabear328]

Very glad the algorythm popped this up. I have been following US podcasts such as Jocko, Cleared Hot, Mike Ritland etc and always felt the UK vet community must have so many valuable lessons to share and yet there isn't much content out there. I understand that the UKSF abide by the "silent professionals" code far more than their US colleagues but this episode is a good example of how they can stay true to that while still passing on life lessons. Looking forward to a lot more 🤙🏻

[@terrypoole9598]

I grew up when,you could leave your backdoors open.we went to fighting with the next crowd.I joined the British Army at 16

[@edwindude9893]

Gaz B next ? Or Andy L and Detego etc.

[@azhivago2296]

Great podcast, great guest. Anyone thinking we're kind of fetishizing the military though? I mean, yes the elite of the military are impressive, but they're no more superhuman than elite academics, elite medics, or elite sportspeople. Plenty of the latter come from tough backgrounds, have the odds stacked against them, are "selected" from thousands of candidates, have extremely difficult jobs, and don't make excuses. Not taking anything away from the SF guys - their achievement is obviously great.

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment A Zhivago, and thanks for your kind words about the podcast. Moving forward there will be lots of variety in those conversations you will watch and hear on the podcast although initially they will be police and military biased, simply as they are stories from those I know and that I want to share. It's a great point though and I do appreciate you raising it. If you have any suggestions for stories you would like us to explore, please message us. Have a great day

[@ceowulf7328]

The SF guys are extremely interesting though 🤔 especially this guy.

[@cunners1953]

Don't agree with those comments !! Military is a different ball game , away from home alot living off of rations , crap food , crap accommodation, dangerous job & shit pay !!! Sorry dude but you can't compare these pampered footballers with these guys ... different breed !!!

[@raystephens1142]

I think I get where you’re coming from: everyone has their part to play etc. etc. Kudos to the engineers, technicians who all do something extraordinary in their own way. I suppose most of us do. But can we do it when the bullets are flying and the mortars are landing? Not sure I could. And that’s why we rely on the tough kids, from the tough estates to do that for us.

[@LeopaldStraus]

Fuck me, stabbed 9 times and the blade scratched his heart? What a warrior, fairplay to the bloke he looks properly screwed on. Probably seen some harsh stuff in his time👍

[@Northstar-Media]

His first words where "Who dares wins" 🤣🤣🤣

[@howarddeane542]

Dear Tony, Is it true that the SBS stands for the Special Boat Squadron, if you do'nt mind telling me? Howard Deane, Bristol UK P and C.

[@janed7774]

Special Boat Service or so I thought 💭 maybe it was ironically Squadron?

[@marianomelendez666]

It was first called "Squadron", but then somewhat recently changed to "Service".

[@SportBeastZ]

This guy knows how to interview

[@cm2973]

Special ops aren't a place where you have time to "talk feelings." Thats just part of it.

[@gavroberts4360]

Anyone know what type of boots he’s got on here ?

[@rob5694]

www.trekitt.co.uk/footwear/boots/aku-ns-564-spider-ii-beige__39726?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=564T.055.09.5&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw_H-BRD-ARIsALQE_2MHls_OwRd8kzrVfVNZkdYsUerA9Ppfg2F-6ppeGbPFpGP0RZFFIqUaAn_fEALw_wcB

[@martynissitt2693]

Aku Ak564 spider or Aku pilgrim I think

[@walterstevens8676]

Quite an interesting chat. Sympathetic interviewer. Nice try for a first attempt! The set needs work - staring at 2 guys' knees isn't great, the space behind is not easy to make out, and the sound could be improved

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Thanks for the comment Walter and your feedback which is all noted. We hope to keep improving with every episode. We hope you enjoy future conversations. Thanks again 👍

[@caiotefu9856]

Can they talk about their literal experience's? I hope so! No names, places. Just the grind and doing it. Some jucy shit, should be good, or at least some stories....

[@terrypoole9598]

If me or my cousins or mates, seen someone bullied,we would bully the bulies.

[@taffshep1]

jesus lads this is so much where I am I miss it all after 23 yrs, they don't understand me! I don't know if I can talk to civvies or in some cases military. It's costing me my health and my family! I don't know where I go I'm not the most confident man I'm struggling even if you can't help I think what you are doing will be great for others, I'll find my way not brave enough to do myself in, I am pissed and it seems like this is the only time I can talk but by then I'm that pissed that my civvy life just thinks I'm lost and give sympathy I don't need that!!!

[@NoExcusePodcast]

Mark, thank you for your words and for finding the courage to talk about how your feelings. I’m glad you got some value from the episode. Stay strong man, Stay in touch 👊

[@gingashednomad6401]

A up mark, think back to when you decided to join up. Think about all that effort you put in to the phys to get in. All those miles and push ups you did out of choice to make sure you made it through the fitness test. If you can call up on 50% of that mindset you can get back on your feet. Booze is great belive me I love it but its not the be all and end all. Let's be honest the booze gets boring after a while. Fuck what anyone else thinks bud, you've done more than most will achieve.

[@ashdavies6135]

Hoofing

[@NoExcusePodcast]

I may have had to ask what that meant ha! Hope you enjoyed it, stay tuned for some great guests coming soon

[@gangstar8652]

2 paras disliked this channel

[@NoExcusePodcast]

😂 👍

[@terrypoole7978]

Hes out of his depth. Your right in your introduction. Most soldiers are family men and women and thats all that matters.Yes ,they bring the Animal in them out on military operations but they are soft inside. "Respect" .

[@supermansbigsister3012]

Get some comfy chairs.. Both look uncomfortable..

[@terrypoole9598]

C, and A ha, 😄😄