Thanks to Phil for taking part! You can follow him on Instagram & Twitter at @bigphilcampion Check out his website here bigphilcampion.com/

@aimeesmith9897

9 ай бұрын

😊😊😊

@SASBigPhil

9 ай бұрын

Great job thanks for having me

@MentalMickey999

9 ай бұрын

@@SASBigPhil,one of the most interesting interviews I've ever watched, I'm definitely getting your book 👍👍

@TheOldParatrooperpodcast

9 ай бұрын

#SASBigPhil met him in Arnhem a few years back I'm ex 2 para and also worked on the ships doing the anti piracy stuff off Somalia ...lovely bloke ....took a selfie with him but realised I had left the timer on ....awkward 10 sec wait for the timer to tick down.....think he thought this guy must be a Walt 😂 top bloke

@nikseath7948

8 ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm in the COP on the Omagh tour encouraged me to follow in similar footsteps. Will always be grateful to have worked with you@@SASBigPhil

I’m only a couple of mins in but this guys enthusiasm is legendary

@thewoogs

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I cracked up when he said you get "gucci things and gucci guns" xD

@ImaSMACKHEAD982

9 ай бұрын

Have you never seen him before hes all over youtube doing these exact video

@MrAndyS

9 ай бұрын

Was gonna say something similar don’t need to now

@Asc11903

9 ай бұрын

Phil Campion is the master of stories

@simonharbour2108

9 ай бұрын

Read his autobiography it’s really good

The fact this man served in not only the Army but also the SAS and upon leaving had to resort to claiming a crisis loan is disgusting of this country. They should be given more support when leaving.

@NWO2023

6 ай бұрын

He passed out of the Royal Marines, as well as the paras and SAS. Hes done them all.

@Cuckold_Cockles

5 ай бұрын

Story of a Veterans Life

@matthewmallie6191

5 ай бұрын

@@NWO2023he did his all arms commando course, didn’t actually join the marines.

@me5969

4 ай бұрын

​@@NWO2023he'd obviously smash being a bootneck but doing the commando course doesn't make you one. Phil isn't a compulsive liar so I'm not talking about him here but It's like when Ant Middleton goes around lying about being in the Paras when he went nowhere fucking near them. He was as much a para as a fucking traffic warden is. He did p coy as a sapper and then goes around jibbing he was a para. Obviously he could do depot easily but the point I'm making is doing the arduous courses doesn't make you one of them even if by virtue of being sf you could clearly smash being anything else.

@undercoverjihadi9252

4 ай бұрын

​@@me5969 The difference between him and this guy is this guy definitely seems more honest when it comes to his story. I don't think a liar would mention the fact that they were offered a crossing guard position and all that after being SAS lol

What a belting person he is, love to buy him a pint and to chat with him and to thank him for his service.

@KingDomsKingdom85

6 ай бұрын

Same here mate, would love a few pints and a natter with this bloke. That would be awesome.

@Zizzle-sg1qg

6 ай бұрын

You wouldn’t even have to talk! He would tell you a story beyond belief! Dudes energy is immaculate!

@Stanly-Stud

Ай бұрын

​@@Zizzle-sg1qg He can talk the head of a 10 pence piece

@adamqmarcinko3880

Ай бұрын

Much love brother. So many similarities on our upbringing.

@riboid

Ай бұрын

Stop that americanism bs.

I’m Somali so I clicked on this video straight away and I loved this guys energy from the get go and I was very curious to hear what he had to say about Somalia. He actually put a smile on my face because he mentioned the truth about the Situation. They were given no choice.

@theshed3641

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I’d never heard about the fishing situation. Fair play to the guys if they are desperate. It’s a dog eat dog world. Respect to you mate

@AirAdam13

8 ай бұрын

I really appreciated that he made that point too!

@scottywalker2605

8 ай бұрын

And the ships have no choice when they smoke Simolians. Truly a shit situation

@Bell_plejdo568p

8 ай бұрын

@@scottywalker2605yea they do and they never smoked anyone

@Bell_plejdo568p

8 ай бұрын

@@theshed3641they also dumped toxins

So much respect for him being honest about Somalia and their fishing waters being polluted on purpose…

@Ashleigh6775

9 ай бұрын

That’s why the Somali people get mad and pirates exist. It’s unfair their waters are being polluted by Europeans

@anthonyforrester3539

9 ай бұрын

Not polluted - stolen - that’s his point

@DavidBrown-jd2st

9 ай бұрын

@@anthonyforrester3539 what are they stealing? They’re purposely polluting their water with containers of waste, cause they won’t get with the US regime.

@alteredbeast7145

8 ай бұрын

China

@KingDomsKingdom85

6 ай бұрын

​@alteredbeast7145 yeah, they have been overfishing those waters for decades now.

His energy is amazing. I love this guy.

@YoungSoprano90

9 ай бұрын

Calm down

This guy needs a podcast or a channel. I could listen to him tell stories ALL DAY.

@mattcorkindale8168

Ай бұрын

He has one, it’s called force radio

@hurricaneaquatics

Ай бұрын

@@mattcorkindale8168 Great, thank you!

This guy is incredible. Imagine going for a pint with him. The stories he could tell. Absolutely amazing.

@PORTSMOUTH10001

9 ай бұрын

I know him peronaly and can tell you out on the piss is different class mate

@anyab882

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, like how many civilians he killed…

@TypeTuber

19 күн бұрын

It would be amazing

"Everything in the jungle wants you dead! Even the instructors" 😂😂😂 burst out laughing, what a legend!

Phil is a great guy. I'm now 37, however when I was 19, saw him in the local pub called the fox and hounds. Run by a lovely lady called sue... I had completed training after 6 weeks with the TA (nothing great, I know) but, it was great to me. The reason why I did it was because the burst of the Internet and media about Phil. He's such a positive character and an impact on me. I was shocked and wished I approached him.... I may have times and dates wrong, but I was still young and still to this day admire him. I even saw him 2 years ago walking along the local river, wish I stopped the car and said hello

@lewismantle3887

4 ай бұрын

“Nothing great, I know” is bollocks mate. You’ve done a whole lot more than I - and 99% of the country - have ever been arsed to do, so hats off to you for it. Should be proud of it nonetheless. I once asked Big Phil (on one of his weekly live streams a couple of years back) for his thoughts, coz I was looking to retrain as an officer in the Intelligence Corps, and he did give a bit of decent, down to earth, no-nonsense advice. Was partly due to his advice that I decided to chin it off, remain a civie, and get a nice, warm, office job instead 😂 (And embarrassingly, just had a bit of fun on weekends cutting about in the woods with airsoft guns and a group of lads that should have known better 😅 ) So, if you do bump into him again at some point, please pass on my thanks for that. 😅

@Zxcbr267

Ай бұрын

All who serve deserve respect no matter what your role. Without the cog, nothing gets done.

@negativeionz

4 күн бұрын

You signed up to give your life for a cause you didn't yet fully know to support you fellow citizens. That's not nothing. That says a lot about you as a man.

"Life is not a rehearsal." One of the best sayings I've heard.

He's that one guy at the local pub where he has spent at least a couple of hours every single day for the past twenty years, who talks without interruption, telling stories, cracking jokes, taking the piss, and everybody happily lets him. Some people are like that, they couldn't stop themselves from being the center off attention, even if they wanted, that's just their natural element, and everybody is richer for it! :)

@negativeionz

4 күн бұрын

Yeah, that's the kinda operator I assume he is too. Can't help but like him for it. He's the kinda guy where gravity is greater around him and I hope people take enough of an interest to be genuinely good to him and treat him like a human being and not a collection of stories.

As an american i always thought the seals, UDT were the best of the best and then i read up and looked into the SAS. Much respect from across the pond boys. Cheers.

@negativeionz

4 күн бұрын

Oh adorable Brandon. That's because the sh*tbag SEALs nobody inside still likes get out and write more books the guys who take their jobs and oaths seriously won't dispute in public, but privately those guys are blacklisted from the SEAL community in ways you never hear about. It's a very private affair and they prefer to keep it that way for a reason. It's literally a reflection of them being one of the most struggling SOF cultures in many ways, and many people in the SOF communities in America see it and comment on it pretty openly. I have personally witnessed that SEALs are not always the bravest, toughest fighting force on the planet as Hollywood would have us believe. Some are amazing. They have a larger culture problem though.

I thought I had my video set to 1.25x speed! But genuinely wish more people spoke with this speed and enthusiasm. I bet everyone wants to go to the pub with him…

Lobbing a fridge at a Somalian pirate is the greatest thing I've heard 😂😂😂

This bloke is the real life Black Knight from Monty Python. He’s funny, full of enthusiasm and nothing will stop him. Legend.

Makes me proud to be British 🇬🇧 ❤

Phil's uncle is Jimmy White, the snooker player. I'm a fan of both. Could listen Phil talk for hours.

@NWO2023

6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for the info.

22:37 "when you start this job, you start with 2 bags, one says luck, its full but it has a hole in it, the other one is empty and is labelled 'experience' the trick to doing well is to fill the bag labelled experience, before the bag labelled luck runs empty" What i was told by a instructor on the maritime security course.

Big Phil’s book born fearless is the only book I read from start to finish of the age of around 16. I loved it. This is what inspired me (along with friends and family) to join the forces. I have since left but I still keep big Phil’s life advise at the forefront of my mind in my current career. Cheers Phil. Although we’ve never met. I owe you one

@civvy2commando417

9 ай бұрын

The audibook version in so good mate!! Never stopped laughing the whole way through. He tells it like he is in this video. Just completely raw and real. The best listen!

@NWO2023

6 ай бұрын

@@civvy2commando417🤣🤣 I’m going to order it haha.

@negativeionz

4 күн бұрын

Was his advice personal or is something you can share? You should if you can. It might help others.

I've been lucky enough to work with a couple of his old colleagues who also took part in Operation Barras, those sorts of people emit the most incredible mental energy and are an absolute joy to work with! I've never been in the Armed Forces (worked with them in the ambulance service) but they are really top blokes.

Phil Campion is a collosus of Survival, Determination & Enthusiasm. His relentless optimism is GOLD. Great Bloke. He's been there, done that & headbutted the t-shirt

Some people have "It". Phil has that in bundles.

That last few words of advice rings through. He seems like a solid guy and his enthusiasm is infectious. Imagine he was in your squad. Great interview.

What an amazing gentleman, I was captivated listening to him. One of the best guests you have had on your channel and where you find them is a feat in itself.

Could listen to this guy for hours! I bet he’s got loads of awesome stories. Thank you for your service 👌🏻

I love Big Phil, always so honest and open. Brilliant man, served us all well ! Good on ya mate ❤

Phil Campion is a great example.I always enjoy listening to him. No fuss or glamour just reality. Well done Phil. 👍👍👍

What an amazing genuine guy. His enthusiasm is contagious !

Omg this guy is contagious! What a legend. Love your infectious outlook on life.

I love Phil's Stance on the Pirates, remember, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter!

Love everything about BigPhil!! His energy and enthusiasm is contagious, what a legend

I absolutely LOVE Phil. He is such a massive inspiration to me. I would highly recommend his books, (I listened to them via Audible). If you think SAS selection is hard, you should hear about his childhood. The books are unbelievably honest and at times, they'll bring a tear to your eye. I have nothing but respect for Phil, pre service, active service and post service. A real gem of a human and I wish him and his family all the best moving forward. X

@Scree1972

8 ай бұрын

IDGAF About hearing about his childhood, hearing about AND reading about My Dad's Childhood was bad enough. What he and his Brothers (My Uncles) was fucking horrendous!!!!!.

@karl3692

8 ай бұрын

@@Scree1972 I'm sorry to hear this.

@GapeGang

Ай бұрын

​@@Scree1972cool story, no one asked

This guy has an amazing way of looking at things and his way of communicating his history is great. He seems like such a down to Earth friendly guy.

Fantastic interview. Very interesting man, true inspiration.

Massive respect to big Phil and all of our service people, past and present. 🙏

What an amazing inspiring bloke. His enthusiasm is so infectious. I'm going to find his documentary.

Sir, thank you for your service, bravery, loyalty and commitment.

Thanks to Phil for his invaluable piece of advice at the end! It's so much needed now.

Fantastic interview with heartfelt and sound advice. Loved every minute.

I got a paper cut in the office the other day. I didn't make a fuss and people said how brave I was.

@PodOfHeat

9 ай бұрын

How are you holding up?

@johnough4893

9 ай бұрын

@@PodOfHeat I'm straining up under the bear as I am suffering from "Stressful Postal Order Disorder". But the support I get from people like you helps me a lot.😃

@PodOfHeat

9 ай бұрын

@@johnough4893 That's good to know. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if there's anything I can do to help 😏

@michaelharrison3602

25 күн бұрын

You should claim disability benefit and retire early with a big compensation payment 😅

@johnough4893

24 күн бұрын

@@michaelharrison3602 I tried that and they laughed in my face. Can you believe that! People are so callous.

Thanks big man. Means a lot. Coming out of my own mental illness and listening to that is the real world.

Awesome bit of advise at the end. Total respect sir.

Had the pleasure of meeting big Phil. Truly such a genuine down to Earth friendly chap. Could listen to him share his stories for hours, and he always has time for people military or not.

Thank you, Phil, just thank you. I really needed this video. Thank you so much! God bless you!!

All credit to you Phil, a great story teller, much-needed words of wisdom, kind regards Andrew.

What a great character of a man, Love the positive enthusiasm. much respect

👍👍👍 Top man, GOLD. Thank you for what you've done for us, and for who you are.

Great interview!!! His passion is contagious

I think I could watch this whenever I’m sad and it would cheer me right up! The flare story had me in fits!

Big Phil is f-ing awesome! Absolutely love his personality & positivity especially in the face of adversity and his advice at the end, is spot on.

No matter what he has done, which is obviously plenty. I just know I would enjoy a pint with this fella discussing anything at all. Military service has suited him well and the rest of us. Thank You Big Phil

Great stuff. Love the SAS guys, Phil Campion, Billy Billingham, Rusty Firmin etc all are great to watch and listen to, great interview.

Best one yet! What an incredible guy and story teller 😮

Mr Campion, youre humbleness is breathtaking,cheers.

That quote at the end brought a tear to my eye, incredible story and incredible motivation ❤️

Big Phil never misses the mark. Always a good watch

If i was stuck in a life threatening situation with no way out, this guy is who I’d want to be sitting next to me. I’d at least die with a smile on my face.

He’s the best story teller you’ve ever had on. What’s a guy 👏🏻🙏🏼

I wish Phil was my mate, he'd be great fun to sit round & have a yarn with. So funny, so many crazy experiences & his enthusiasm is totally infectious!

I have had the accolade of meeting this fine man, hands like shovels, and has exactly the same tempremant. Well done good sir, an inspiration on all levels.

The embodiment of "Ooh boy, here I go killing again!".

I was glued to my screen. Amazing how people like him exist

Big Phil is the man, his books are so good! Highly recommended! ❤

What a fella … a lot of people could do with a guy like Phil mentoring them

Love this bloke , Inspiration

All the way from the Pacific in Papua new guinea to this great person..he's full of life n energy even in clear present danger he plays it down....AN AMAZING PERSON N HIS ATTITUDE TO LIFE IN GENERAL Is AMAZING...I wish I had a friend n mentor like him...wishing him all the best

Love you Phil thanks for looking out for me when when I was a young soldier with you xx

This man is the definition of adapt and overcome.

What a great guy. One of the most enthusiastic dudes I've seen on here.

the last 30 seconds gave me goosebumps. Thanks Phil.

Incredible man had the pleasure to meet him on a cruise . What a legend.God bless you sir

@mickb3859

3 ай бұрын

Same here 2019 britannia, totally engrossing guy

This guy was great to listen to.

This was great, I recognised the name from the documentary he references. The guy has so much enthusiam and is probably one of, if not the best story teller from the armed forces. The way he recites his past is funny, captivating, enthusiatic, chilling and perhaps more importantly, real; at the same time. We need more people like Phil on TV. Im sure kids in school would much rather listen to Phil give advice than some Love Island reject... Phil you have my utmost respect for your service and your story. Thankyou.

What a man!!! Love the energy . Thank you for your service . No matter what your upbringing there excuses

Could listen to Big Phil all day

Remember seing Phil Campion years ago....with the terrorist attacks in london? Not seen him on the scene for years, always has a great perspective

As others have said his enthusiasm, and honesty, and his ability to just cut through ti the point makes me want to listen to him for hours on end. The sort of guy you take to the pub and just have endless chats over a few soft drinks

What a fantastic bloke - just love the Phil's of the world. Salt of the Earth.

Been out a few times with this guy. Top bloke!!!

What an absolute legend. Gentleman and a half!

Thanks Phil, needed this today.

So great to hear a story and even thought it was difficult his enthusiasm is epic

Very interesting and inspirational more SAS stories please

He is so entertaining 😂😂 I need more of Phil’s bedtime stories 😂

thank you for sharing this really 🙏🏽 a working class hero is something to be (my grandfather was from liverpool phil reminded me of him) bless them both Legends !

came back to this after the last video of Honesty Box. Must say a thing, apart from the fact that he's an absolute top lad: the last piece of advice, the very last clarification, was top notch. Not only never give up, but also don't worry if you fail if you gave your best. That's the real profound thing, not many people specify that, and that's what most people fear: failure. For me at least, that was on point. Top lad

What a legend of a bloke! Gets in the shit and climbs straight back out!!! Proper motivation

Character building they called it in those days, bullying they call it now 😂, really enjoyed this , seems a nice guy obviously tough as nails

His enthusiasm is amazing

Great interview 👍 thanks for your service big man from pissin down rain Scotland 😁 ✌ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Could literally watch hours of this guy

Absolutely brilliant interview and big Phil quality as usual

Awesome interview, he has a lot energy and tells a story in way that keeps you listening

Imagine having a beer with this guy, absolute blast!

Love this man. Som many of us owe so much to men like him. Thank you mate ❤

Phil is an absolute gent, really fantastic story teller and public speaker. Saw him give talks on a P&O cruise I was on going around the Mediterranean back in 2018 I believe. Stayed afterwards to shake hands with people and sign his book. A real advertisement for the forces

ADHD is quality. Good banter.

Holy hell, I’m only half way trough and I’m buzzing off his energy!! What a bloke.