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  • S2 Ep4: Jas Kayser

    S2 Ep4: Jas Kayser
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode, SQUAD presenter Joel M speaks to Drummer extraordinaire Jas Kayser. Both of Jas’ parents served in the military leading to frequent home and school moves for Jas & her twin brother.

    Speaking to Joel, Jas shares her journey from starting to learn the drums aged nine to touring with the legendary Lenny Kravitz. She touches on the challenges and rewards of being constantly on the move due to her parents' military careers, which helped her adapt quickly to new environments - a skill that now serves her well!

    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find out more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.

    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.

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    38 min
  • S2 Ep3: Thom Smith

    S2 Ep3: Thom Smith
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode, SQUAD presenter Joel M speaks to professional rugby player and Little Troopers ambassador Thom Smith. Thom’s Dad served in both the Army & RAF and was deployed multiple times including tours of Iraq and Afghanistan.

    Thom shares his journey to becoming a professional athlete - highlighting the impact his Dad's military career had on him. He reflects on the uncertainty and anxiety that came with having a parent deployed and how this shaped his perspective on life.

    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.

    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    40 min
  • S2 Ep2: Shelley Conn

    S2 Ep2: Shelley Conn
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, SQUAD presenter Joel M speaks to actor & Bridgerton star, Shelley Conn. Shelley’s Dad was in the army and her family moved frequently, living in Germany & Gibraltar before returning to the UK where Shelley attended drama school.

    Shelley shares how her experiences growing up in a military family have helped shape her career and tells us all about life on stage and screen before answering some amazing questions from the Little Troopers

    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.

    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    45 min
  • S2 Ep1: Adam Handling

    S2 Ep1: Adam Handling
    Jan 28 2026

    SQUAD is back for Series 2, this time presented by the magical Joel M!

    The amazing young people who took part in Series 1 of SQUAD told us they felt worried that growing up in a military family could impact their career options, grades and ultimately the ability to achieve their dreams. Here at SQUAD we took this seriously and have been busy finding adults who, just like you, grew up in military families but have gone on to do brilliant things in their careers.

    In this episode, Joel chats to Michelin Star Chef & Restaurateur Adam Handling MBE. Adam's dad was in the military and he spent time living in Scotland and Germany before starting a career in the food industry aged 16.

    Adam shares his experiences of growing up in a military family, his food memories and what life was like in Germany before answering your questions.

    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.

    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    43 min
  • S1 Ep8: SQUAD: The Debrief

    S1 Ep8: SQUAD: The Debrief
    Nov 1 2021
    Lock in for the grand finale of SQUAD!
    In the final instalment of this series, we look back at lots of the amazing military teens we’ve met from the last 7 episodes.
    With the help of 2 experts – Louise Fetigan, the Founder of Little Troopers and Tamzin Messeter, Educational Psychologist - we recap the chat, explore recurring themes and unpack some of the experiences shared by SQUAD’s military teens.
    From school-work struggles to trauma triggers, we’ll listen back to key moments from the series and offer up some helpful advice and expert insight.
    It’s the perfect way to end - a celebration of the realities of your teenage military life; the highs, the lows and everything in between. Thank you for listening to SQUAD – continue to be amazing.
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    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.
    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    40 min
  • S1 Ep7: Forces Life to Freshers Life

    S1 Ep7: Forces Life to Freshers Life
    Oct 25 2021
    Ready for the seventh episode of SQUAD?!
    Join our presenters Katie Thistleton and Thom Smith as they meet Madison and Ella; two teens who have finished their A Levels and are getting ready to adult.
    Despite being besties, the pair have one big difference – Madison has grown-up in a forces family whereas Ella’s a total civvie! Together they explore how this has changed their teenage years– from school and A Levels, to UCAS applications and gap year goals.
    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.
    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    24 min
  • S1 Ep6: Everyday's a School Day

    S1 Ep6: Everyday's a School Day
    Oct 18 2021
    SQUAD is back and this time we’re talking about school!
    We all have to go to school, but it can be particularly hard if you have parents serving in the British Armed Forces. It might mean you’ve been to lots of different schools – maybe even in a different country! – or you might attend a boarding school or go to a civilian school where there aren’t many other military children.
    Listen as our presenters Katie Thistleton and Thom Smith chat to this episode’s special guests – military teens Cloe, Kieran, and Cadence.
    Together they discuss their very different schooling circumstances, explore how being from a military family impacts their academic experience and share lots of advice on surviving term-time.
    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.
    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    24 min
  • S1 Ep5: A Day in the Life of Dominic

    S1 Ep5: A Day in the Life of Dominic
    Oct 11 2021
    We’re back for the fifth episode of SQUAD and this time we’re doing something a little different…
    Military life can be something of a mystery to civilians, with lots of burning questions and curiosities often unanswered - how many times have you moved, what’s your military house like and what does your serving parent do at work?
    Our presenters Katie Thistleton and Thom Smith scoured the country to find a military teenager who was willing to record an audio diary and share their life with us, giving listeners a taste of Forces life and answering these questions and more.
    In this episode we meet Dominic, a teenager from an RAF family who was only too happy to help. Listen as we step into his life in Scotland - visiting his home, his school and his favourite hang-out spots.
    We’ll be back in the studio like normal for the next episode, so follow and subscribe to SQUAD on your usual platform so you don’t miss it!
    SQUAD is brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. To find about more about the work they do, visit wwww.littletroopers.net.
    SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.
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    16 min