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Matt Dixon
@footstepspod.bsky.social
Footsteps of the Fallen WW1 podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/footsteps-of-the-fallen/id1528864547

Military historian, podcaster, writer, cricket lover, darts player, fisherman and semi-professional grumpy old man.
From my collection - a badge for the Sportsman’s Ambulance Fund dated 1916 #WW1 #FWW
January 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM
In our latest podcast we walk the battlefields from Ypres to Poelkappelle and discover the stories of the men who lie buried in this part of the Ypres salient - a tale of royalty, bravery and the dangers of camp fires. Out Sunday! #WW1 #FWW
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 AM
From my collection, a WW1 non-official badge for the Gas Light and Coke Company #WW1 #FWW
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Sleep well little man and run free at the bridge xx
January 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM
From my collection - a Karl Goetz satirical medallion showing the Kaiser on a hobby horse to a homeless destitute family of a wounded soldier - "I WILL LEAD YOU....TO A GLORIOUS FUTURE. #WW1 #FWW
January 16, 2026 at 8:31 AM
My son is severely autistic and suffers from massive self confidence issues. 3 months ago we bought him piano and he decided to teach himself how to play. This afternoon he sat at the station and played the public piano to a round of applause. I am a very proud and slightly in awe Dad!
January 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The beginning of the end - in our latest podcast we look at the events of July 1918 when the German offensive ran out of steam and the tide finally turned towards the Allies. Podcast out next Sunday. #WW1 #FWW
January 5, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Excited to be talking to the Great War Group @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social on the 15th January about the Battle of Aubers Ridge - come along if you’re interested!
January 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
From my collection, a war worker's badge for the Scottish Filling Factory, where explosives were added to munitions. I presume this relates to Factory Number 4 at Georgetown. I don't know exactly what happened in the shifting house #WW1 #FWW
January 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Just done 1000m in the pool, I think I am sweating Christmas cake out
January 2, 2026 at 9:59 PM
From my collection, a WW1 Navy League sea cadets corps lapel badge #WW1 #FWW
January 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Was given this for Xmas and the first 100 pages have been magnificent. Meticulously researched and completely objective. Goes very well with a nice Calvados.
January 1, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I had a dream last night where I lent my best friend my car so he could drive to the airport, and he swapped my car for a bag of mushrooms. Weird.....
December 31, 2025 at 11:39 AM
From my collection, a badge from the Belgian War Veterans association, the Federation Nationale des Veterans du Roi Albert #WW1 #FWW
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I’m very much a goal focussed person, if I set myself a challenge I work better when I have something to aim for. I’ve just signed up to do my first ever triathlon in June 2026.
December 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
One of my favourite badges from my collection - I wish you all a very Happy Christmas. The podcast will be back on the 28th December. #WW1 #FWW
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Am loving watching Kumar in the World Darts, an absolute beast of a man #PDC
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
December 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My son, aged 12, just hit a 180 on a full size dart board at adult distance - proud Dad!
December 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Two years of hard work, missed family time, late nights and it’s all done and I am officially Matt Dixon MSc!
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A nice mental health reset this afternoon and lovely to bank this angry big mamma pike
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Iron Maiden
REM
The Levellers
INXS
Run DMC
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Beach Boys plus Sam and Dave
Emerson Lake and Palmer
Shawaddywaddy
Cliff Richard (🙄)
Simply Red

Bit of an odd mix isn’t it 😄
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:

- Paul Simon & Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Regina Spektor
- Manic Street Preachers (x11.. ha!)
- Paul Weller
- Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers
November 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This afternoon I bought a Panama from Lock and Co on Pall Mall. A proper shop staffed by the most amazing artisans milliners, expensive but a wonderful experience
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
While the Ashes might be rubbish I just beat Australia on the VR with a fine 116 partnership between Geoffrey Boycott and W G Grace
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM