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Ambushed by 200 Rebels: Nick Goldsmith

Dodge Woodall Podcast

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Nick Goldsmith is a former Royal Marine Commando. Serving in Afghan, Nick talks through 6 operational tours that saw him nearly blown up, shot at and even ambushed. He describes the events of fighting against over 2000 Jihadists and firing 600 rounds a minute.

This is the Eventful Life of Mr Nick Goldsmith

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Chapters:
01:00 - The journey to becoming a Royal Marine
12:00 - Scarring first tour in Afghanistan
15:00 - First tour cut short
17:00 - First experience on a battle field
22:00 - Enemy ambush
24:00 - Detonating a mystery grendade
30:00 - Typical day on patrol
36:00 - Losing friends in battle
44:00 - Are the forces tours worth the outcomes?
49:00 - Process of promotion
56:00 - PTSD diagnosis
1:04:00 - Nearest death experience
1:06:00 - Defining complex PTSD
1:11:00 - Difficulties in coming back to reality
1:14:00 - Darkest moments of recovery
1:15:00 - Starting a business

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20 Comments

@DodgeWoodall Creator 1 year ago Pinned

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@civvy2commando 1 year ago

This is worth a listen!! Nick is a quality bloke who truly wears his heart on his sleeve. A man of integrity with a big heart. It’s a pleasure to have Nick teach Survival for us! Well done Nick, this will have helped a lot of people.

@stevep9221 1 year ago

Once again a Royal Marine talking absolute sense and with none of the Army bullshit.

@andrewwithey6036 1 year ago

Had the pleasure of meeting Nick down at Hidden Valley. Both my kids still talk about Nick years after spending time with him. Top bloke.

@philwebbphotography3630 3 months ago

Thank you for everything you did for us Nick!!

@chrishastings8460 3 months ago

Loved that , he spoke so well ill definitely be buying his book

@TheSouthernFamily-t8w 1 year ago

Huge amounts of self promotion by ex military today, over egging experience and expecting to somehow live on a pedestal.

But Nick’s interview is fantastic, humble, honest and genuine. It’s the best publicity he could have, little attracts people more than this.

@theuntoldpodcast.official 9 months ago

Great Episode, i have the upmost respect for Nick he is a true gent and i cant wait to go and visit him in 2026.

@mikekeating3213 1 year ago

I’m a former Bootneck. Good effort Royal 👍

@zerocompanyhq 1 year ago (edited)

25:17 "courage is being terrified but doing it anyway"

@mobob75 1 year ago (edited)

My son in law was on OP Herrick 9 with the Royal Marines. He had issues when he came home. My son also a Royal marine went to Iraq

@ryanfisher5376 1 year ago

Absolutely amazing dodge. Goldy is an absolute hero. Love to see him and Phil Campion on the podcast

@tonydougherty6222 1 year ago

Articulate, interesting and intelligent way beyond what I expected, when I sat to listen.

@spaffron4285 1 year ago

Ty for being you Nick ❤ 👊

@theghettopenguine2361 1 year ago

My older brother use to hang around with Nick in Buxted and Uckfield, I remember him coming round the house.
Such a quality bloke! Glad to see he's doing well now 👍

@JeefBerkyBoi 1 year ago (edited)

Excellent interview Dodge. Really admire this warrior. Clearly a fascinating, articulate and extremely capable person. What a story.

@chrisdotjones 1 year ago

As always, another brilliant interview

@garethharrison3843 1 year ago

Probably one of your best podcasts. Really enjoyed this, Nick seems like a top top bloke. Glad to hear he's on the straight and narrow after them experiences.