PART2: From Battlefield to Blockbuster | The Brutal Reality of Being a Hollywood Stuntman |

Part 2 dives into the incredible world of stunt work as Neil Finnegan reveals what it really takes to bring Hollywood's biggest action scenes to life.

From having his nose broken by an actor to cracked bones, brutal impacts and near misses, Neil shares the reality behind the explosions, fight scenes and high-risk stunts audiences never think about. It's a career built on precision, trust and accepting that getting hurt is often just part of the job.

After a lifetime serving as a Royal Marine, Paratrooper and Falklands veteran, Neil swapped the battlefield for the film set, working on some of the biggest productions ever made. This episode pulls back the curtain on the dangerous, adrenaline-fuelled world of professional stunt performers.

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01:20 — Introduction and Background05:47 — Training and Qualifications for Stunt Performers23:42 — The Reality of Stunt Work30:32 — Challenges and Risks in Stunt Work40:43 — The Parachute Incident45:35 — Unexpected Landings52:26 — Moments of Clarity57:57 — Giving Back to the Community73:55 — The Joy of Collaboration in Rogue Heroes81:03 — The Reality of Stunt Work and Injuries96:55 — Conclusion and Reflections98:27 — Advice for Aspiring Stunt PerformersNeils book is available belowhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B08YFGG8HZInterested in supporting the podcast ??? The check out the merch range on the link below.https://theoldpara.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOooekmN5nuMemozCBSlXndH8wu7y8z-c_pbTYvpezFBuFwRsjuieEx British military? struggling with your hearing ? Click the link below to see if you’re eligible for compensation.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binch#veteran #britisharmy #viral #veteran #britisharmy #viral #royalmarinecommando #motivation #parachuteregiment #interview #military #algorithm #youtubeshorts #facebook #instagram #mentalhealthawareness