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SQUAD by Little Troopers

SQUAD by Little Troopers

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Welcome to Sereis 2 SQUAD – the podcast brought to you by the military children’s charity Little Troopers.

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.

Our presenter for this series is Blue Peter presenter and magician Joel M. He chats to Michelin Star chef Adam Handling MBE, actor Shelley Conn, drummer and musician Jas Kayser, professional rugby player Thom Smith and ex-RAF serviceman turned production planner Karl Barnes.

We will hear how growing in a military family has shaped their career and lives, what they have learnt along the way and what they wish they knew as teenagers.

Expect lots of laughs, honest conversation and good advice about how to make the most of Armed Forces life.

Like what you hear? Make sure you click follow or subscribe wherever you usually get your podcasts.

To find about more about the work Little Troopers do, visit www.littletroopers.net

SQUAD is produced by TBI Media.

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Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
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