Veterans Talk podcast series' Mark Keynes, a veteran himself, speaks with the Radio Show about the importance of advocacy and storytelling. And the importance of camaraderie to avoid social isolation.

In this disturbing but redeeming conversation, Dr Mel Baker speaks about her film, 'Say My Name' and her book trilogy. Mel speaks openly about her father abusing her from the age of four, of her father sharing her with his business friends when she was seven and eight. Of homelessness and of witnessing a murder, late one night, in Sydney. Mel speaks of becoming a pool shark around Sydney pubs, from the age of 17, to make money. Mel speaks of sexual abuse and bullying in the navy, of perpetrators attempting to hide the truth and, during her time of homelessness, mothering a 5-year old who was also homeless. Share the truth, February 8 at an event of redemption, connection and storytelling, with a screening of 'Say My Name'. For Last Post listeners, a chance to grab 2 free tickets, with details at the end of the chat.

Tom Lewis OAM military historian speaks with the Radio Show Summer Series about his book 'Cyclone Warriors' and the military's role in the aftermath of Xmas Eve 1974's Cyclone Tracy. Showing heroism and resolve and amidst fatalities, defence personnel played an important role in the sustaining of Darwin as a city. Tom digs deep into the personal story of defence members who saved the city and argues that all uniformed people involved should be awarded the National Emergency Medal.