Special Forces Uncover Smuggling Operation Worth £180M: Greg Barden

Greg Barden is a former elite Special Forces operator and the youngest person ever to pass UK SBS selection at just 20 years old. He served on high-risk missions across the globe — from jungle warfare and covert surveillance to leading a £180 million drug bust in international waters. After leaving the military, he went on to become a successful entrepreneur and thought leader, sharing insights on resilience, mindset, and operating under extreme pressure. This is the eventful life of Mr Greg Barden. 5:33 – Growing up in Wales & influence of his granddad 11:06 – Discovering the Marines at 12 & training obsession 16:39 – Joining the Royal Marines at 16 to get to the SBS 22:13 – Jungle & Arctic training: chasing the special forces path 27:46 – Kosovo tour, rooftop stakeouts & the pigeon incident 33:19 – Pre-selection course: the hardest test he ever faced 38:53 – 250 men enter — brutal SBS selection in Virginia 44:26 – Final test: 19-hour march, hallucinations & passing out 50:00 – Jungle phase in Brunei: the most stressful period of his life 55:33 – Chased by pigs, judged in silence, barely holding on 1:01:06 – Escape & evasion: trees, dogs, baked beans & getting hunted 1:06:39 – The final interview: getting badged at age 20 1:12:13 – What happens after: diving phase, submersibles, boat ops 1:17:46 – SBS vs SAS: roles, responsibilities & real differences 1:23:20 – The £180M c*caine bust off the coast of Africa 1:28:53 – Iraq 2004: gun to the head on day two in Basra 1:34:26 – Staying calm under pressure – trusting the training 1:40:00 – Has he ever killed? Thoughts on restraint and real risk The Eventful Lives Podcast 👉 https://www.PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall https://www.eventfulstudios.com/ ————————————————————— My Website: https://dodgewoodall.com/ 📸 Instagram:   / dodge.woodall   🎵 TikTok:   / dodgewoodall   📲 Facebook:   / dodgerwoodall   💻 Linkedin:   / dodgewoodall   📱 Twitter:   / dodgewoodall   You can also listen & download full Podcasts at the link below https://www.PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall PremiumBeat License ID FTNEI6NXH0AIWRDH