Jay Saunders: Healing PTSD with Comedy

The comedians paradise · Mar 15, 2026 · 51m

Join host Marvin McCarthy as he speaks with Jay Saunders, a former Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy turned comedian. Discover how Jay is using Project Comedy to help UK veterans recover from PTSD and transition to civilian life through the power of military humour. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Why British Military Personnel are World-Class [[04:31]][[05:36]] From Lieutenant Commander to Comedian: Jay’s Journey [[07:00]][[07:00]] Camaraderie vs. Bullying: The Reality of Military ‘Banter’ [[09:36]][[09:36]] Joining the Armed Services: Jay’s Military Career Beginnings…