The Fantastic Mr Fox

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Payno and Hask are joined by Jason 'Foxy' Fox to talk about joining the Marines as a 16-year old and then into the special forces, his struggles after his honourable discharge and how he got to be everyone's favourite instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Foxy tells of Ben Foden impressing in the UK version of the show and of Sam Burgess's amazing escape in the Australian version. We also hear an incredible story of Foxy meeting the Cartel and the Mexican marines - none of us barely took a breath! Oh, and if that wasn't enough we find out the only celebrity that thankfully made Hask speechless!
0:01 - Content Warning
0:46 - Show Starts
5:37 - The Rollercoaster of Life
22:50 - Best bits of advice
32:55 - Resilience
42:59 - What does it take?
54:57 - England Rugby Team Building
1:06:54 - Sam Burgess
1:13:30 - The Cartels
1:31:50 - What’s Next
This episode does touch on some personal subjects, notably when Jason contemplated taking his own life. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can contact Samaritans 24hrs a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email [e-mail]
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[@NorthWalesKid]

SAS and SBS could fold anyone in the world up like a deckchair. The elite special forces in the world

[@TheJarman9]

Foxy is actually a brilliant story teller! The sound effects are appreciated 😂. Hoping he tours Australia one day

[@anthonylambert4523]

As a British Armed Forces veteran myself I have nothing but utter respect for Foxy.

[@user-ws7im8ng3y]

This is, and with some serious emphasis, one of the best podcasts that GBR has done. If not THE best

[@duncanjbrown]

100% agree. Had me laughing out loud.

[@ChrisWade]

What a podcast and what a guest, hooked on every word, very few people can do what those boys do and hats off to every single one of them in the SF

[@stevep9221]

I was in the Falklands war, in a shell scrape and at the bottom of Mt Harriet the day after the attack in 1982. Every few hours we were getting incoming from 105mm field guns from Stanley and the nearest round landed so close I could put my hand out of my shell scrape and put it in the crater. My oppo and I climbed out of our shell scrape and got in the grater the 105 had made with the logic they never land in the same place twice. The crater soon filled with ground water so we climbed back in the shell scrape. My poncho (put above the shell scrape for weather protection) the Milan firing post and an Argentinian helmet I had acquired all had shrapnel through them. Previous to that we had taken part in the attack on Harriet, fired our Milans at 0.5 Argentinian machine guns and taken them out. I was in the working parties that dealt with our own dead and wounded and then the Argentinian dead and wounded. I was looked down on by the gravs as I was anti/tank troop. Tinnitus has driven me mad all of my life and I have often woken in the night and have to get up to watch TV or listen to a podcast (thanks GBR) to help. I was officially diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus and it was recorded at a medical board in the 90s. Combat stress say I have PTSD but because I have no thoughts of suicide, do not take drugs, held down good jobs and curtailed my anger they say I need no help. Even though all this is on all my medical records they have always refused any liability or that having a ringing in your ears (and a 7 decibel drop over 5, 6 and 7htz) for 40 years is a problem in any way. I fully realise my hearing loss and tinnitus are much less worst injuries than many other wounds but a continuous ringing in my ears does drive me crazy. In fact I have such pent up anger about this I was unable to go to the Falklands reunion as I could not look the senior officers in the eye. I care not if you believe me and I have no interest in glorifying any of this.

[@shaungustard8994]

Take every day as a bonus and make each step a step forward Steve.

[@tchngclth]

In tears listening to this. Thanks Jason for your honesty and your work breaking down the stigma that unfortunately still surrounds men’s mental health. Hask & Alex as always bringing sincerity and humour to proceedings 🙏🏻

[@duncanjbrown]

As a fellow Duncan, I 100% agree. Was laughing out loud on the train platform!

[@jonnutter]

Absolute legend. Lovely bloke. Proper man

[@Untapped0293]

Absolutely love this episode. Foxy is an absolute legend. His show is amazing. Can't say how much he inspires enough.

[@domaldworth7325]

What an incredible guy! Loved the fact that he was so open about the personal struggles he has faced. Fantastic show guys.

[@owenfarmer4197]

Had not seen this Amazing character it’s very reassuring that he is able to talk about standing on a cliff top. I was stood over a railway line waiting for a fast train when my unit leader rang me Had it been anyone else I wouldn’t have answered it. I told them where I was and that I’d be late. They guessed something was wrong and got me talking I’m very grateful for that phone call

[@chriswright6335]

So glad you're still here mate, don't know you but I've been in a similar put of despair and I can look back on it now

[@axxomovies-he6zi]

Outside of military that phone call doesn't come .

[@tomrawle4631]

I’ve listened to a lot of Jason Fox podcasts and this is by FAR the best

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Brilliant episode and beautiful delivery of some amazing stories. Thank you GBR lads; and thank you Mr. Fox for your service to our country! 🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@martinduggan4077]

Picking a tree , standing on a deck of a cruise ship middle of Atlantic But somehow I am still here the good voices in my head stopped me jumping . Talk talk talk to someone guys

[@davidstephens106]

Great show, It’s interesting to mix it up with different walks of life. Top respect for Jason, keep busy, keep happy.

[@ac2244]

The best podcast I’ve listened to this year. It’s a joy to hear Foxy’s stories!

[@forddriver8827]

Foxy is a built guy, have a look at the mountain sitting to his right.... Jason's story is one of a handful I return to as a check in. My 54yo life has had much trauma, which I thought was no big deal until it creeps up on you. Foxy sets a great example, and yes, it is not easy, hence the routine and physical output. Stay well and be kind to yourself.

[@whitebear5405]

This was incredible. Jason Fox is so amazing. I was hooked straight away

[@mattbates3203]

Great interview - fascinating insights and good stories - thanks 👍

[@dpittey]

One of their best! Loved the insights into the Army Navy Rugby game! Coming up this Saturday by the way!

[@deankushin-lifecoach7778]

What a fantastic interview and format. Massive fan of Foxy, what a legend and genuine guy. This was great, thanks fellas 😊

[@RQCK0N]

What an epic episode, enthralling. Respect.

[@Rodders24]

That was brilliant, could listen to this all day.

[@marklowe4702]

Great episode, gbr great edit. Others would sanitise it you gave it raw Brilliantly done!

[@simonearp9214]

This for me has been the best interview yet - wow

[@richblackadderbar1251]

Absolutely Brilliant show . Very interesting. Well done

[@themoz1965]

Brilliant episode, really enjoyed it and what a top bloke

[@kevinporter3212]

A story that echoes some of my experiences and realities with ptsd. Thank you! What I have learned is there is always an opportunity around the corner when you are honest and reach out to people! Mindfulness is the key to resilience. Certa Cito.

[@harryzach5191]

Absolute quality. Best one yet

[@craigrichardsoncraigrichar4648]

great guy, its so refreshing when someone can talk about their problems it gives people who are struggling, for whatever reason, confidence to talk about their issues and ultimately get help

[@Natealfjames]

Read foxys autobiography , a lot of respect for this man

[@RobertAlistairCulley]

Brilliant, the burgess story is next level 😂

[@GoodBadRugby]

Sooooo good 😂

[@bulltraderpt]

Incredible that you got such a great interviewee.

[@1971thegrinsh]

Great words, and a massive help. One of the best podcasts ever. Brilliant place the rugby world. Cheers lads.

[@stuartshenton8]

Brilliant programme, what a geezer 💪

[@robertkelly8005]

Brilliant episode 👏 great guest great story what a bloke 👏

[@petelewis6920]

What a top inspirational bloke Foxy is. Great episode lads, thanks.

[@martinbrailsford9358]

Superb Episode. Entertaining and meaningful. what a legend.

[@domblanc224]

Jason Fox for PM. Hask as Minister for Entertainment. Sensational pod, thank you GBR.

[@GoodBadRugby]

Hask is happy with that 👌

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

this is gold. from cliff edge to the coronet/church. never seen this guy before, but beyond charming and empathetic. kudos for letting him speak

[@lukedarby6815]

Excellent episode I was sat on a commuter train laughing my head off, got lots of looks

[@lewysedwards806]

Such a good listen, top guy 👏

[@lauraduffy9055]

It wasn’t just that rain storm that saved them that day, it was Jason’s instinct and action to get them all out of there, and FAST! Thank you for featuring JF-he’s an icon.

[@dermacleanse5020]

the best episode by far. absolutely absorbing

[@steveh5005]

The preview of this popped up in my face book. So just watched the full podcast. You guys had great banter. Foxy is honest bloke. Watched him before. But this chat was brilliant. 😊

[@paulclothier811]

Great interview and fantastic presentation.

[@robbath9135]

Incredibly insightful interview..

[@williamrussell873]

Outstanding. Just stunning stuff.

[@MountainRhode]

Foxy is great, inspiration

[@Rogue66669]

I'm a bit to this but what a podcast. Foxy is a fantastic story teller, I could listen to him all day.

[@user-lp6zk7rk6n]

Watching this tonight and words from you all tonight really resonating. Mentally struggling but words from you all having given me focus

[@darranmilne9944]

what amazing podcast massive respect to Foxy, could not stop watching this great podcast cheers Fellas top show.

[@drewrogers7561]

Great stuff, exceptional stories

[@noelstevens6190]

Loved it. Thanks

[@katekormorant136]

Another fantastic episode ❤❤❤

[@duncangravy6060]

GBP smashing it with mixing it up with both Barry Hearne and the Fantastic Fox. This episode is inspirational.

[@duncanjbrown]

Eddie Hearn 😂 but totally agree buddy 😊

[@darrenwardell3079]

Total Respect Mr Fox and a true inspiration

[@Cl-lb3kq]

Absolute Legend

[@darrenkilby5007]

Just brilliant

[@chrisgoodwill3818]

Excellent introduction, thank you very much, I’m ex forces and have PTSD and I can’t stress enough how important talking is!!

[@MarkTaylor-tz9mt]

Brilliant guest! 👏

[@Adam-oy1vp]

What a fascinating show.❤😮

[@bobagnew6070]

How good! Fizzing to listen to this one🤙

[@BurritoSenor]

Foxy's stories towards the end had me dying 🤣🤣

[@oc911]

Best pod I have ever watched

[@stevenbrown1425]

Foxy is a LEGEND - great show guys 🙏🏻

[@gregcampbell2977]

One word. Legend.

[@twinpotracer]

I did 6 yrs as a gunner, did the tour expected and returned completely deflated. Almost like "is this it"... I completely agree its like loosing your momentum. I had no energy or enthusiasm to be there anymore. At the time i thought I was grabbing the milking tit just to get out, but actually i was suffering. Anyway, i was discharged and pretty much drop kicked out of Wiltshire although did 6months training TA lads in Malta Barracks in Aldershot. Its was an easy ride sat in a prefab doing skill at arms but then it stopped ..... dramatically! I was told directly, youre no longer needed! I then joined the Merchant Navy and in the same spiral... Time away, time hime... Or time home, time to run away. Fuck sake, its difficult. I really don't know where i am sometimes.

[@RazorMouth]

Lads that was absolutely magic interview. As someone with some what id call pathetic internal issues that really helped. Sometimes you just need to say fuk it and others you just need that extra bit of strength. Thanks a mil 👍

[@bonkerzmonkerz112]

Such an important conversation. Think Foxy would have made an excellent 7.

[@user-my1jc3cx5v]

What an episode 😊

[@ONLYUSEmeBLADESjnr]

best podcast i've ever listened too

[@benb3247]

Thank you to all involved in this episode. Loved it and took so much away from it. Much respect.

[@victoriamichellefrances1345]

Getting complaints about what he calls the computer made me laugh until my sides hurt. Too funny. Love it.

[@jasoncollins9640]

Best GBR yet

[@matthewprice7221]

Best yet

[@paulbarber5196]

Best guest ever.

[@afpwfarmer]

That was brilliant

[@hughjanus2020]

Loving the Ant Middleton interview. Nice one lads.

[@julietigermoon9572]

Such an interesting guest

[@neil5006]

Brilliant 👍

[@subbysteve]

That was the best hour and a half of GBR I’ve ever watched , well done guys much respect

[@patodonnell4522]

Wow what a wonderful Englishman!

[@dinalee9698]

His story mirrors my friends almost to a T. At 17 with no decisive plan for the future, though he’s a genius my friend walked for days, slept in ditches, and finally got to the recruiters office and signed. The way he describes PTSD is so vivid that again to a T. I think that men who put in the years like these guys do at such young ages then leave,a lot of the problem is that’s all they know, it’s not weak mindedness I know that, but the most important years of their lives, when you’ve not developed into the person you will be, the course is set for you. They have only 2 options… 1. Continue to take all of your guidance from military influence and decide you’re going to thrive and strive for self promotion, or 2. Take your guidance from the military and put your time in and get out. Either way those important years from 16-25 are all military structure and influence and I know that home was foreign and military made sense and when it’s over there’s no rhyme or reason and compound that with stress and the inescapable images of war I think this can take some people right off the rails. So glad I came across this because this is something unless you’re in it civilians will never truly know. My hats off to every single man and woman who’s out fighting these evils on our behalf so we can live our lives it’s always so humbling to me and though I’m American and think we have the greatest military in the world I’d be lying if I didn’t say they are all the greatest military in the world.

[@london_to_the_bay]

great episode...

[@MrScottyT21]

What a great watch/listen. Foxy is an absolute legend. Thanks for sharing

[@marksterry9689]

Awesome absolutely a fantastic listen Shame Tinds wasn’t about, they could have compared medals !!

[@deadpool8340]

Haha what a chat !!! Heavy episode

[@sqwark4523]

I seriously. Seriously, didn’t want this podcast to end.

[@jode_steele]

Top drawer episode!!

[@emilythompson4021]

Loved this episode. Foxy is an absolute legend 💪

[@jasperwalford]

Foxy is a great story teller

[@aechef4573]

Fuckin love this . Im ex military and a hearty rugby fan. This guys my role midel niw and this show is absolutely champion love you boys

[@scholesiefirsttime]

Haskell! Let the man speak!!

[@daviddarcy7383]

The best.

[@cw7767]

Foxy... I will shake your hand when I see you. This was a great show of yourself. Fair play to you.

[@scotthaskins1264]

Hilarious….just love the stories. Makes me miss the Navy lark 🤣🇬🇧⚓️🍻

[@spainandy]

really loved this podcast. just a point on Haskell's promotion at the end of the Marseille cruise boat accomodation during World Cup weekends..its 975 euros per person for 3 nights! ! not including tickets (which I have). Cant get a hotel in Marseille..so me and m8 gonna sleep in car..

[@jakhaughton1800]

To get over your mental traumas you need someone to listen. Preferably not a relative or friend. I worked for Victim Support and what people told me about their personal situation never ceased to amaze me and how they ALL felt better after and told me.

[@heirpfennig]

Quality