Veterans In Politics Podcast

Jonny Ball

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on veterans’ participation in politics, military service, defence policy, and public service, typically featuring MPs, ministers, senior military figures, and veterans with substantial leadership or operational experience. Credible pitches include veteran politicians, defence and military leaders, public-service experts, military authors, and specialists in veterans’ affairs; booking difficulty is high because recent guests hold prominent political or senior professional positions.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 343 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jonny@greatcampaigns.co.uk

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Host

Jonny Ball - Host of a podcast exploring how the military community can contribute to politics and public service.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Elected politicians, government ministers, senior military or defence professionals, veterans with significant operational experience, public-service leaders, and authors or experts with authoritative firsthand knowledge of military and veterans’ issues.

Required Achievements:

Elected public office or ministerial service, Senior military command or operational leadership, Government, defence, or public-sector leadership, Military service in significant operations, Published books or recognized professional expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Derek Plews - Reservist Advocacy, Military Communications, Afghanistan, Veterans In Politics, Employer Support For Reservists, And Military History.

Calvin Bailey - Military Service, Veterans’ Policy, Operation Pitting, Leadership During The Kabul Evacuation, Humanitarian Operations, And Armed Forces Communities.

David Reed - Military-to-politics Transition, Defence, Cybersecurity, Leadership, And Public Service.

Neil Shastri Hurst - Political And Personal Resilience, Military And Medical Service, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Family Support, And Public Service.

Andrew Bowie - Military Service, Political Careers, Veterans’ Affairs, Energy Policy, Scotland, And Public Service.

Recent Topics

Veterans, Politics, Military, Defence, Public Service

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Veterans In Politics Podcast

Councillor Jez Kent- The Mayor of Wrexham on the power of the Cadet movement

September 09, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jez Kent, Mayor of Wrexham and long-time cadet volunteer, sits down with our host Jonny Ball and shares insights into the transformative power of the cadet movement, its strategic importance, and how community engagement shapes local leadership. We explore the impact of cadets on young people's development, community cohesion, and the evolving role of military-related programs in society.key topicsThe origins of Jez Kent's involvement with cadetsSkil...

Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP - the most decorated Parliamentarian on why he got into politics

September 04, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jonny Ball interviews Alistair Carns about his journey from military service to politics, the importance of service, and how veterans can shape society. They explore themes of leadership, resilience, and the power of community engagement. This is an episode not to be missed, and is one we have been asked about the most to produce! Big thanks to the support of Culbert Ellis for supporting the show.key topicsAlistair Carns' military career and transition ...

Maj Gen Neil Marshall on why pensions matter for the Armed Forces and how to influence government

August 26, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Veterans In Politics Podcast, Jonny Ball is joined by Major General Neil Marshall OBE, Chief Executive of the Forces Pension Society on their 80th Birthday, for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most important — and often misunderstood — parts of military life: the Armed Forces pension.What does your pension really mean? How have recent changes affected serving personnel, veterans and those who have already left the military? And what should p...

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