Mulligan Brothers Interviews

What is war really like for the people who have lived through it?

In this episode of the Mulligan Brothers Interviews Podcast, military veterans from the Special Air Service, United States Navy SEALs, Force Recon, Gurkhas, and other elite units share firsthand stories of combat, survival, fear, sacrifice, and the true reality of life at war.

From Iraq and Afghanistan to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Westgate shopping mall attack in Nairobi, these veterans talk about the moments that changed them forever.

Ambushes, close calls, hostage situations, firefights, loss, and the harsh realization that even the most highly trained soldiers are never fully in control.

This episode is not about glorifying war. It is about understanding the human cost behind it.

The guests reflect on what it feels like to face death, how training takes over when everything goes wrong, and the role of faith, instinct, and mindset in survival. They also share how combat changes the way you see life, purpose, brotherhood, and service long after the battlefield is behind you.

If you want a raw and honest look at war from the people who have stood inside it, this episode offers a rare window into the minds of elite military veterans.

Topics include:

• The reality of combat and war

• SAS, Navy SEAL, Force Recon, and Gurkha experiences

• Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Nairobi

• Ambushes, firefights, and survival stories

• Fear, pressure, and close calls in combat

• Brotherhood, sacrifice, and military service

• Faith, purpose, and life after war
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How do you share wisdom in a world that rarely slows down enough to hear it?

In this unseen conversation, Shi Heng Yi reflects on the purpose of Shaolin Temple Europe, the discipline of practice, and the quiet responsibility of passing knowledge from one generation to the next.

Filmed at Shaolin Temple Europe in Germany, this episode explores what the temple really represents. Not just martial arts, but a way of improving life, building awareness, creating discipline, and learning how to guide others once you’ve found stability within yourself.

Master Shi Heng Yi explains why training continues through rain, cold, discomfort, and uncertainty, and why there is beauty in the harder parts of life. He also shares how Shaolin teachings apply far beyond fighting, through movement, meditation, mindfulness, recovery, balance, and everyday presence.

This conversation is about practice over theory, experience over explanation, and the slow, patient work of becoming someone who can carry wisdom with responsibility.

If you’re interested in Shaolin philosophy, discipline, mindfulness, martial arts, or personal growth, this episode offers a rare look inside the teachings and environment of Master Shi Heng Yi.

Topics include:

• Master Shi Heng Yi and Shaolin Temple Europe

• The purpose of Shaolin teachings

• Discipline, discomfort, and training in nature

• Meditation, mindfulness, and martial arts

• Why wisdom must be experienced, not just explained

• Becoming the best version of yourself

• The disciple path and passing knowledge forward

• Finding beauty in hardship
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Jordan and William Mulligan sit down to recap a busy week, including Jordan running the London Marathon, becoming an honourary member of the "Heavyweight Runners Club" and the big rebrand that is currently underway for the Mulligan Brothers network.

If you do wish to support Sands, the charity Jordan and Niamh ran for during the London Marathon, here is the link:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jordan-niamhmulligan
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What does it really take to become a Navy SEAL?

In this episode of the Mulligan Brothers Interviews Podcast, former Navy SEALs DJ Shipley, Clint Emerson, and Jason Redman break down BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training), one of the toughest military selection programs in the world.

From Hell Week and brutal underwater drills to sleep deprivation, freezing cold, and the constant mental fight to not quit, they share firsthand stories of what Navy SEAL training is really like and what separates the people who make it from the ones who don’t.

This conversation goes deep into the mindset behind survival, resilience under pressure, and pushing through extreme hardship. They explain why BUD/S is far more mental than physical, and how the lessons learned in training shape not only combat, but life far beyond it.

If you’ve ever wondered what Hell Week actually feels like, how SEAL candidates survive BUD/S, or what it means to push past your limits, this episode gives you a rare inside look.

Topics include:

• Navy SEAL BUD/S training explained

• Hell Week survival and mental toughness

• Pool competency and underwater stress tests

• How Navy SEALs handle fear, pain, and pressure

• The mindset required to never quit

• Lessons from combat and life on a SEAL team
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In today's episode, Jordan sits down with former Navy SEAL and founder of Be Free Ice Cream, Chris Fettes. Chris details his unique path from navigating a turbulent childhood to seeking validation through military service after the events of 9/11. He provides a rare, honest look at the grueling selection processes for BUD/S and DevGru, sharing intense stories from his deployments as an elite sniper and reconnaissance operator.

Beyond the battlefield, Chris opens up about his incredibly difficult transition to civilian life. He discusses the severe depression, loss of purpose, and identity struggles that often plague combat veterans. Highlighting a major turning point, Chris shares his transformative experience with Ibogaine therapy, explaining how it repaired traumatic brain injuries, allowed him to confront deep seated emotional trauma, and ultimately saved his life. This raw discussion sheds light on the reality of veteran mental health, the critical need for authentic male role models, and the power of spiritual healing.

We also dive into Chris's remarkable reinvention as an entrepreneur. Rooted in fond childhood memories in Japan and a profound moment sharing frozen treats with orphans during a deployment in Africa, his passion for ice cream became the vehicle for his new life mission. Chris shares the harsh realities of building a business from the ground up, the financial risks of entrepreneurship, and his vision for scaling a clean ingredient national brand. Listen in for an inspiring masterclass on resilience, overcoming dark times, and having the courage to discover your true purpose.
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