🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Heston Russell for a direct and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, Australian politics, and what it truly means to stand for veterans.

Heston is a former 2nd Commando Regiment officer, founder of VETS for Change, and one of the most recognisable veteran voices in the country. He joins me to speak openly about the current political climate in Australia, his desire to run for Parliament, and why he believes veterans need stronger representation in public life.

We unpack what motivated Heston to step into the political arena, the challenges facing returned service members, and the broader cultural and policy debates shaping Australia right now.

This episode isn’t slogans. It isn’t spin. It’s service, experience, and straight talk.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🎖️ Heston’s service with 2 Commando Regiment 🏛️ The current state of Australian politics 🗳️ Why Heston wants to run for Parliament 🇦🇺 Standing up for veterans and military families ⚖️ Accountability, leadership, and public service 🗣️ The realities of transitioning from Defence to civilian life 📢 What real representation for veterans could look like

📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Intro 07:20 – Heston’s military background & transition 23:10 – Australian politics today 39:30 – Why Heston is considering Parliament 58:45 – Veterans’ issues & representation 1:17:00 – Leadership, service & final thoughts

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Scott Challen for a direct and wide-ranging conversation on power, politics, and what’s unfolding in Australia right now.

Scott is a businessman, a founder of the Australia Lobbying Group (ALG), and the voice behind the Shallow Chal Instagram page. He has also been a driving force behind the Marches for Australia, playing a key role in organising and mobilising large-scale public demonstrations around immigration and government accountability.

We break down the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 — what it actually contains, why it has alarmed so many Australians, and what it signals for free speech, protest, and political dissent in this country. We also unpack the role of the Australia Lobbying Group, how lobbying really works behind the scenes, and discuss the rallies held on Australia Day in Brisbane, why they occurred, and why they’ve become such a national flashpoint.

This episode isn’t spin. It isn’t theory. It’s real-world experience, facts, and uncomfortable truth.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: ⚖️ The Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 🏛️ The Australia Lobbying Group and how political pressure is applied 🇦🇺 The Marches for Australia and public mobilisation 🚨 The rallies held on Australia Day in Brisbane 🗣️ Free speech, protest, and government overreach 📢 Power, accountability, and what happens when Australians push back

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Anthony Khallouf for a direct, wide-ranging conversation on media, power, and the state of freedom in Australia.

Anthony runs one of the most effective independent news and media organisations in the country and is, in my view, one of the best in his field. He’s been on the front line of accountability and knows firsthand what happens when you challenge the narrative.

We break down the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 currently being pushed through Parliament — what it really means, why so many Australians are alarmed by it, and why it deserves to be completely scrapped and thrown through the shredder. Anthony also speaks openly about his time spent in a supermax prison after attempting to organise rallies during the COVID era, and what that experience revealed about dissent in modern Australia.

Important: Anthony will be live streaming from Parliament in the coming days as this bill is debated and potentially passed. To follow this in real time, head to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ausvstheagenda

This episode isn’t theory. It’s lived experience, facts, and uncomfortable truth.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 📰 Independent media and why it matters more than ever ⚖️ The Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 🏛️ Government power, overreach, and accountability 🔒 Anthony’s time in a supermax prison during the COVID era 🗣️ Free speech, protest, and the cost of dissent 🇦🇺 What Australia risks becoming if this continues unchecked

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Elliot Loney for a sharp, wide-ranging conversation that blends humour, history, and hard truths.

Elliot is a stand-up comedian and widely regarded as Australia’s best impersonator — but beneath the comedy is a deep understanding of Australian culture, military history, and the direction this country is heading.

We cover Australia’s military history from WWI through to Afghanistan, the impact of DEI on institutions and culture, the state of comedy in a time of censorship, and Castle Law — all through the lens of common sense, satire, and lived experience.

This episode balances laughs with serious reflection. Comedy, when done right, tells the truth others won’t.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🎖️ Australia’s military history — WWI to Afghanistan 🎭 Comedy, satire, and truth in modern Australia 🏛️ DEI and its impact on culture and institutions ⚖️ Castle Law, self-defence, and personal responsibility 🧠 Free speech, censorship, and the limits placed on comedians 🇦🇺 What Australia risks losing if history and humour are forgotten

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Jackson O’Doherty for a wide-ranging and honest conversation that goes well beyond what most people see online.

Known for his massive social media following and viral content, Jackson opens up about his rise on social media, the pressures that come with influence, and why he wanted to show a different side of himself in a long-form setting.

We dive into the growing attack on men, why it’s okay to want a traditional life, the Bondi incident and national response, and how younger Australians are being shaped, or misled, by culture, media, and politics.

This episode isn’t about clicks or characters. It’s about perspective, responsibility, and real conversation.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🚹 The growing attack on men in modern Australia 🏠 Why wanting a traditional life is not something to apologise for 🕯️ The Bondi incident and how it was politicised 📱 Jackson’s rise on social media and life behind the content 🧠 Influence, responsibility, and the younger generation 🇦🇺 What Australia risks if these conversations stop happening

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Chris Kateris — better known as Big Chocky — for one of the most raw and confronting conversations we’ve had on the show.

At a time when speaking honestly comes at a cost, Chris speaks openly about the Bondi incident, the moral failure of the Australian government, and what he sees as a growing attack on men in modern Australian society.

We unpack how tragedy is quickly politicised, how accountability is constantly deflected, and why everyday Australians — particularly men — are increasingly blamed, vilified, and silenced rather than supported.

This is not a comfortable conversation. But it’s a necessary one.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🕯️ The Bondi incident and the national reaction 🏛️ Government morality, leadership failure, and hypocrisy 🧠 The cultural narrative surrounding masculinity and blame ⚖️ Accountability — who’s held responsible and who isn’t 🚹 The growing attack on men and its consequences for society 🇦🇺 What Australia risks becoming if this continues unchecked

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🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Matt Canavan — Federal Senator, former Resources Minister, and one of the most outspoken critics of net zero, energy insanity, and Canberra groupthink.

Matt doesn’t tiptoe around the issues. He says what most politicians won’t — and in this conversation, we go straight at some of the biggest and most uncomfortable topics facing Australia right now.

We unpack the Bondi tragedy, the national conversation that followed, and the political responses that came out of it. We also dig deep into net zero, Australia’s worsening energy crisis, and how government ideology is actively making life harder for everyday Australians.

This is a serious, honest conversation about policy, accountability, and the consequences of decisions being made far away from the people who pay for them.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🕯️ The Bondi events and the broader national response ⚡ Australia’s energy crisis — and why power bills keep rising 🌱 Net zero ideology vs economic reality 🏭 The destruction of Australia’s natural resource advantage 🏛️ Canberra politics, accountability, and who really pays the price 🇦🇺 What Australia needs to do if it wants a future that actually works

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This week on the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m doing something different.

Instead of hosting, I jumped on someone else’s show — and I sat down with Brodie Buchal, host of the Brodie Buchal Podcast (YouTube: @BrodieJamesBuchal) for a no-filter conversation about my military career, what’s gone wrong in Australia, and the war on masculinity happening right under our noses.

Brodie gave me the space to go deep — from Afghanistan to politics, national identity, accountability, the cost-of-government crisis, and why young men are struggling to find purpose in a culture obsessed with weakening them.

It was real, honest, and one of the most personal conversations I’ve done on camera.

Massive shoutout to Brodie for having me on — and for letting me re-release the episode here for the 2WC community.

🎧 Watch & Listen to the original here: YouTube: @BrodieJamesBuchal Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZcZG0jtAogb3KZzJe8hnS?si=ace0ea0077454b4b

This is Episode 68 of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast.

🧭 In This Conversation We Cover: 🎖 My career in the Australian Army and Afghanistan 🔥 What’s happening to Australia culturally & politically 💪 The coordinated attack on masculinity 🇦🇺 Why young Australians feel like the country has turned against them ⚠️ Immigration, debt, and a system designed to keep people silent 🛑 Why people must speak up — even if it costs something

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