2 Worlds Collide Podcast

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Chris Cork — a UK political commentator, writer, and unapologetic straight-talker. Chris isn’t just commenting on politics — he’s on the frontline of the cultural battles shaping the UK today. From the recent marches on London’s streets to the debates raging online, he brings a raw, unfiltered perspective that cuts through the spin. We dive into: 🇬🇧 The UK marches — why they matter and what they reveal about the state of the nation ⚡ The fallout from the Charlie Kirk situation — and what it says about free speech in the West 🚪 Immigration in the UK — and its real impact on communities and culture 📱 The UK social media ban — censorship, consequences, and what comes next ⚠️ Note: Chris is based in the UK and unfortunately his audio didn’t record as clearly as we’d hoped. Apologies for that — but stick with it, because the conversation is worth it. This is a straight-shooting, unapologetic conversation about politics, culture, and freedom — with someone who’s not afraid to say it how it is. 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking voices. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #ChrisCrok #2WorldsCollidePodcast #UKPolitics #ImmigrationUK #FreeSpeech #Censorship #UKProtests #RealTalk

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Scott Challen — a successful businessman, builder, and proud Aussie patriot. Scott isn’t just building businesses — he’s building a voice for everyday Australians who feel abandoned by weak leadership and broken policies. As one of the main speakers at the March 31 rally in Brisbane, Scott stood tall and spoke for thousands fed up with unchecked immigration, skyrocketing costs, and a government more interested in slogans than solutions. From the job sites of Brisbane to the frontline of political debate, Scott brings a raw, grounded perspective — as a builder, a family man, and a patriot. We dive into: 🇦🇺 The March 31 rally in Brisbane — why it mattered and what it revealed ⚡ The reality for business owners under weak leadership and failed policy 📉 Immigration, costs, and the pressures choking everyday Australians 📺 Media spin, censorship, and the importance of speaking out 🔮 Where Scott believes the country is heading if nothing changes This is a straight-shooting, unapologetic conversation with someone who’s not afraid to say it how it is. 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #ScottChallen #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AustralianPolitics #ImmigrationPolicy #IndependentVoices #BrisbaneRally #AussiePatriot #RealTalk

🎙 In This Explosive Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with George Mamalis — an independent reporter bringing you the truth from the streets of Adelaide and beyond. George has been out on the ground covering what’s really happening in Australia — from the recent march against the government’s immigration policy, to the growing unrest across the country, to the bigger picture of where weak leadership and failed policies are steering us. With his boots-on-the-ground perspective, George brings raw, unfiltered reporting that cuts through the spin, propaganda, and mainstream silence. We dive into: 🇦🇺 The Adelaide march — what it really means for Australians right now ⚡ The mood on the streets — are Aussies finally waking up? 📉 How failed policies and weak leadership are pushing this country off course 📺 Propaganda, censorship, and why independent reporting matters now more than ever 🔮 What all this means for Australia’s future This is a hard-hitting, unfiltered conversation straight from the frontline — raw, real, and unapologetic. 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #GeorgeMamalis #TheAdelaideSet #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AustralianPolitics #ImmigrationPolicy #IndependentMedia #AdelaideNews #VeteranVoices #RealTalk

🎙 In This Explosive Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Matt Williams — better known as Willie Beating Cancer — an independent war reporter and ex-military veteran. Matt has been on the ground covering global conflict, reporting unfiltered from the Russia–Ukraine war, the Israel–Palestine situation, and other flashpoints around the world. With his military background, including a deployment to Afghanistan, Matt brings a raw, first-hand perspective that cuts through the spin and propaganda. We dive into: 🇦🇺 What’s really happening here in Australia and why it matters globally ⚔️ Russia & Ukraine — the realities on the ground vs the media narrative 🌍 Israel, Gaza & the Middle East — the truth behind the headlines 📺 How propaganda, censorship, and political agendas shape what we see 🔮 Global politics — and what it all means for Australia’s future This is a hard-hitting, unfiltered conversation with someone who’s seen the truth first-hand 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #MattWilliams #WillieBeatingCancer #2WorldsCollidePodcast #UkraineWar #IsraelConflict #GlobalPolitics #AustralianPolitics #VeteranVoices #RealTalk

🎙 In This Hard-Hitting Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with The Honourable Bob Katter — one of Australia’s most colourful, outspoken, and long-serving politicians. From decades in Parliament to fighting for rural and regional Australia, Bob has never been afraid to call it how he sees it — and in this raw conversation, he doesn’t hold back. We dive into: 🌾 Bob’s journey — from his early days in North Queensland to becoming one of the longest-serving MPs in the country ⚡ The state of Australia’s energy and farming sectors — and why everyday Aussies are being left behind 💸 National debt & reckless government spending — and what needs to change before it’s too late 🏛️ The truth about politics, Canberra, and why the major parties are failing Australians 🇦🇺 The future of our country — and what Bob believes we must do to get back on track This is a raw, unfiltered chat with one of the most straight-talking figures in Australian politics. Whether you agree with him or not, Bob Katter says what a lot of Australians are thinking. 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #BobKatter #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AustralianPolitics #RealTalk #WakeUpAustralia #NoFluffJustTruth #VeteranVoices #CostOfLiving #DebtCrisis #EnergyCrisis #FutureOfAustralia

🎙 In This Hard-Hitting Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Hastie — a former SAS Captain turned Federal MP, and one of the sharpest voices in Australia on defence, politics, and national security. From leading soldiers on the battlefield in Afghanistan to now leading debates in Parliament, Andrew’s story is as tough as it is inspiring — and he doesn’t hold back when it comes to calling out hard truths. We dive into: 🎖 His journey from the SAS to the Australian Parliament — and the lessons from combat that shaped his politics ⚔️ National security, foreign influence & the growing threat landscape Australia faces ⚡ The energy sector — what went wrong, and how to fix our power future 💸 The national debt, reckless government spending & why the budget is spiralling out of control 🇦🇺 The future of Australia — what needs to change before it’s too late This is a raw, straight-talking conversation with a bloke who’s seen war, seen politics, and is fighting to make sure Australia is ready for what’s coming. 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #AndrewHastie #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AustralianPolitics #SAS #NationalSecurity #EnergyCrisis #DebtCrisis #AustraliaFuture #WakeUpAustralia #NoFluffJustTruth #RealTalk #VeteranVoices #Leadership

🎙 In This Straight-Talking Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with JP Drake — the powerhouse behind Drakes Supermarkets, Australia’s largest independent grocery chain, known for taking on Coles & Woolies head-on. From pushing trolleys as a teenager to steering a $1+ billion retail empire, JP’s story is as gritty as it is inspiring — and he’s not afraid to call it exactly how he sees it. We dive into: 🛒 How he went from “trolley boy” to company director — and the lessons learned along the way 💰 Price gouging by the supermarket giants — and why it’s hurting everyday Aussies 📉 The state of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, debt blow-out & immigration pressures 📱 Why he’s using social media to fight theft, spark debate & stay connected with shoppers 🏪 The future of independent retail in a country dominated by big players 👨‍👩‍👧 The balance between business growth, community impact & family life This is a raw, no-fluff conversation with a bloke who’s walked the aisles, fought the giants, and built a business on loyalty, grit, and doing what’s right for the customer. 📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Intro 05:00 – JP’s journey from trolley boy to retail boss 20:00 – Price gouging & supermarket competition 40:00 – Australia’s debt, immigration & cost-of-living pressures 1:05:00 – The role of social media in modern business 1:20:00 – Final thoughts 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, entrepreneurs, veterans & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #JPDrake #2WorldsCollidePodcast #DrakesSupermarkets #IndependentRetail #CostOfLivingCrisis #PriceGouging #AustralianPolitics #RetailTruths #BusinessGrowth #WakeUpAustralia #NoFluffJustTruth #RealTalk #VeteranVoices #EntrepreneurLife #CommunityImpact

🎙️ In This Candid Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Dixon — one of the AFL’s most recognisable figures, known for his powerhouse presence on the field and his unfiltered honesty off it. From the highs and lows of professional footy to the moment he decided to step away from the game, Charlie opens up about the mental and physical toll of elite sport — and what life looks like beyond it. We dive into: 🇦🇺 The state of Australia right now — and what’s really going on beneath the headlines 🌏 The big global issues shaping our future 🏉 What it’s like to walk away from the AFL spotlight 🧠 How shifting gears changed his perspective on success, health, and balance This is a raw, grounded conversation with a bloke who’s been at the top, made tough calls, and isn’t afraid to speak his mind about the world we’re living in. 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with athletes, veterans, whistleblowers & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙️ TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #CharlieDixon #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AFL #LifeAfterFooty #AustralianPolitics #GlobalIssues #VeteranVoices #NoFluffJustTruth #RealTalk #WakeUpAustralia #AthleteStories #MentalResilience #ChangingGears

🎙️ In This Unfiltered Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down once again with Andrew Carpenter — a man who’s made it his life’s mission to stand up for the voiceless and hold broken systems to account. From his military and police background to the serious reform he’s now pushing for — Andrew’s back for round two, and he’s not pulling punches. We unpack: ⚖️ The system failures that protect the wrong people 👨‍⚖️ The law reform he’s fighting to introduce (and why it could change everything) 🧠 How institutions are failing families — and what needs to happen now 🇦🇺 A confronting look at what Australian governments aren’t doing behind the scenes This isn’t a comfortable episode. It’s not meant to be. But if you’ve ever wondered why things feel so broken — and what it would take to actually fix them — this conversation is for you. 📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Intro & Andrew’s background 0:20 – What governments are getting wrong 19:10 – His proposed law reform (and why it matters) 31:45 – How everyday Aussies are waking up 47:20 – Why he’ll never stop speaking up 1:05:00 – Final thoughts 💥 Want to support me and help keep this podcast raw, independent, and unapologetic? 🧢 Grab some merch: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🙌 Or join the Patreon crew: 👉 www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side Every bit helps keep this mission going. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with soldiers, cops, whistleblowers, survivors & straight-talking Aussies. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙️ TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🧠 Follow for More On: #AndrewCarpenter #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AustralianPolitics #LawReform #SystemChange #WakeUpAustralia #VeteranVoices #NoFluffJustTruth #RealTalk #FreedomFighters #ProtectOurOwn #AccountabilityMatters

🎙️ In This Raw & Unfiltered Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Rob Langdon — an Aussie military veteran and private security contractor who spent 7 years in an Afghan prison after being caught up in a deadly chain of events. From time on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan to watching the West crumble from the inside — Rob's story is as real as it gets. We dive deep into: 🌍 The global political power games playing out in 2025 🇦🇺 The state of Australia’s leadership and national security 🪖 His military and contractor days in the Middle East ⛓️ What it’s like to survive and rebuild after years in a brutal Afghan prison system This episode is more than a war story — it’s about systems, consequences, and what happens when no one comes to save you. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes with soldiers, operators, law enforcement, elite minds & survivors. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙️ TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🎖️ About Rob Langdon: Rob Langdon is a former Australian soldier turned private contractor who spent over 7 years in an Afghan jail after a mission went sideways. His story exposes the real cost of war, loyalty, and what happens when bureaucracy fails its own. 🔥 If you’re tired of fake headlines and filtered soundbites — like, comment, and subscribe. This one hits hard. Rob Book Link: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Rob-Langdon-Seventh-Circle-9781760527433  🧠 Follow for More On: #RobLangdon #2WorldsCollidePodcast #AfghanistanWar #MilitaryContractor #AustralianVeterans #GlobalPolitics #AfghanPrison #PTSDRecovery #WarStories #SystemFailure #MiddleEastReality #ProtectOurOwn #RealTalk #VeteranVoices #LoyaltyAndLeadership #NoFluffJustTruth

🎙️ In this special episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Mali Briggs — founder of the Aussie Frontline Foundation and a close mate — to reflect on a run that pushed me to my absolute limit. 1,042km. 23.5 days. An average of 45km a day along the Great Ocean Road — all to raise awareness and funds for the frontline workers and veterans doing it tough. In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of the run, the mental and physical battles, and the bigger “why” behind it all. We talk about the reality many frontline workers face, and how support from organisations like Aussie Frontline Foundation can change — and even save — lives. There’s still time to donate. Every bit goes toward helping those who’ve had our backs. Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sams-1042km-run-veterans-snd-frontline-workers 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes featuring veterans, first responders, athletes, and everyday legends. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙️ TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast

This Week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief: We’re cutting through the noise with the stories the media won’t touch — and the politicians hope you ignore. From violent offenders slipping through the cracks, mass immigration failures, the ANZAC Day division nobody asked for, Melbourne’s women fighting back, and a justice system more worried about optics than public safety — it’s all here. 🔹 No spin 🔹 No fluff 🔹 Just straight talk and common sense Whether you agree or not, this episode is about asking the hard questions — and standing up for the Australia we were raised to believe in. 👉 Watch the full breakdown 👉 Share it around 👉 And hit subscribe for more weekly reality checks 💬 Drop a comment — what should we call out next? #2WorldsCollide #WeeklyDebrief #RealTalk #Australia #ANZACDay #JusticeSystem #MassImmigration #ProtectAustralia #WomenStandUp #CurrentEvents #CommonSenseMatters

🎙️ In This Powerful Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Cam Hardiman — a former Victorian Police officer and federal agent who spent decades on Australia’s front lines. From chasing violent offenders to working in immigration enforcement, Cam’s career exposed him to the harsh realities of crime, broken systems, and the real toll frontline workers carry. In this episode, we dive into the growing pressure police face in 2025 — from mass immigration impacts, to the Footscray shooting, to the growing feeling that those who serve are being hung out to dry. But this conversation goes deeper than headlines. We talk about Cam’s personal battles — including his struggle with PTSD — and what it takes to rebuild after life in uniform. This is real-world experience — not filtered, not political — just the truth from someone who’s lived it. 📺 Subscribe & Watch More: 🎧 Weekly episodes featuring veterans, cops, athletes, elite performers, and real-world survivors. YouTube: @2worldscollide 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎙️ TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🎖️ About Cam Hardiman: Cam Hardiman is a former frontline Victorian Police officer and federal agent with decades of operational experience. After years on the front lines — and battling the mental toll that came with it — Cam now shares what it’s really like to serve, protect, and survive inside a system that too often fails those who risk everything. 🔥 If you value real conversations without the fluff — like, comment, and subscribe. 🧠 Follow for more on: #CamHardiman #AustralianPolice #2WorldsCollidePodcast #LawAndOrderAustralia #FootscrayShooting #MassImmigration #FrontlineVoices #JusticeSystemFail #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranVoices #PTSDRecovery #RealTalk #ServiceAndSacrifice #ProtectThoseWhoProtectUs

🎙️ This week, I sit down with Cam Hardiman — a former Victorian Police officer and federal agent who’s seen firsthand what it’s like to serve on the front line in a country that’s quickly changing. 🚔 From dealing with major crime units to working in immigration enforcement, Cam brings decades of real-world experience to this episode — and he doesn’t hold back. We dive deep into the current pressure police face, the recent Footscray shooting, and how mass immigration is impacting frontline services — not just on paper, but in the street, in the station, and in the courts. 💬 In this conversation, we cover: 👉 What it’s like to serve as a cop in 2024 👉 The reality of violent offenders walking free 👉 Political pressure, media spin, and frontline burnout 👉 How mass immigration policies are playing out on the ground 👉 What needs to change before things break completely This one isn’t about headlines. It’s about the truth from someone who’s worn the badge and still carries what came with it. 📅 Full episode drops this Sunday. 📽️ Clip drops tomorrow. 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss it. 📢 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎥 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 📱 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🔥 Watch & Subscribe: 📺 YouTube: @2worldscollide 🎧 Spotify: 2 Worlds Collide on Spotify 🎧 Apple: 2 Worlds Collide on Apple Podcasts "Silence Protects. Evil Wins. Speak Up. Until Every Voice is Heard." #2WorldsCollidePodcast #CamHardiman #PolicePressure #MassImmigration #FootscrayShooting #FrontlineVoices #AustralianPolice #LawAndOrder #2WorldsCollide #ServiceAndSacrifice #RealTalk #JusticeSystem #Australia2024

This week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief: We’re cutting through the noise with the stories the mainstream won’t touch. From Australia exporting coal while punishing locals, to confusion in women’s sport, climate contradictions, rising crime, and the growing disconnect between policy and reality — it’s all here. 🔹 No spin 🔹 No fluff 🔹 Just straight talk on what’s really happening Whether you agree or not, this episode is about asking questions and bringing common sense back to the conversation. 👉 Watch the full breakdown 👉 Share it around 👉 And hit subscribe for more weekly truth bombs 💬 Drop a comment — what should we unpack next? #2WorldsCollide #WeeklyDebrief #CommonSense #Australia #ClimateDebate #EnergyCrisis #WomenInSport #RealTalk #CurrentEvents #NewsBreakdown

In this powerful episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Simon Jones — a former Australian soldier who served in some of the most intense operations of our modern military history. From East Timor and the Solomon Islands to the frontlines of Afghanistan, Simon shares what life was really like on deployment. In 2010, while attached to 2nd Commando Regiment, he was deployed to Uruzgan Province during one of the war’s most volatile periods — including the Black Hawk crash that killed three Australian soldiers. This is a raw, honest, and unfiltered conversation about combat, mindset, and living with the weight of war. We cover: Simon’s early days with 2RAR Rotations to East Timor and the Solomon Islands Special operations deployment to Afghanistan with 2CDO The impact of the Black Hawk tragedy His brother’s 2012 Afghan deployment Transitioning out and the post-military reality 🧠 KEY THEMES: Combat mindset, war stories, loss in service, PTSD, special operations, veteran transition, Australian Defence Force history 🔔 New episodes weekly featuring veterans, athletes, elite performers, and raw conversations that matter. 📱 Follow the Podcast: Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast YouTube: @2worldscollide Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🎖️ About Simon Jones Simon Jones is a former Australian Army soldier with operational deployments to East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Afghanistan. During his 2010 rotation with 2nd Commando Regiment, he witnessed one of the most tragic moments of the war. His insights offer a rare glimpse into service, sacrifice, and the long road home. Simon Jones, Australian Army, 2CDO, Black Hawk crash, Afghanistan war, military veteran, East Timor, Solomon Islands, veteran stories, PTSD, special forces, war podcast, combat leadership, veteran transition, military mindset

This week, I sit down with Simon Jones, a veteran of 2RAR & 8/9RAR who deployed to Afghanistan in 2010—during one of the most intense and unforgiving periods of the war. 🪖 On 21 June 2010, a Black Hawk helicopter went down in Kandahar province. Three Australian soldiers were killed. Others were severely injured. Simon wasn’t on the bird—but he was back at base. And like most soldiers, he still carries the weight of that day. In this episode, we talk about what it was like to serve during that time— When every day felt like a coin toss between normal… and chaos. 💬 In this conversation, we cover: 👉 The reality of serving in Afghanistan in 2010 👉 The day the chopper went down—and what it meant for the guys on the ground 👉 How moments like that ripple through a unit 👉 Life back on base vs. life outside the wire 👉 What it takes to transition from warfighter to civvie This isn’t about war for the sake of it. It’s about what war takes—and what it leaves behind. 📅 Full episode drops this Sunday. 🔔 Hit subscribe. Don’t miss it. 📢 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎥 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast 📱 X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast 🔥 Watch & Subscribe for More: 📺 YouTube: @2worldscollide 🎧 Spotify: 2 Worlds Collide on Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts: 2 Worlds Collide on Apple "Silence Protects. Evil Wins. Speak Up. Until Every Voice is Heard." #2WorldsCollidePodcast #SimonJones #Afghanistan2010 #BlackHawkDown #AustralianArmy #2RAR #VeteranVoices #MilitaryPodcast #LestWeForget #ServiceAndSacrifice

This week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief, we’re diving into the stories that actually matter — without the sugar-coating. From Australia’s coal hypocrisy and the chaos in women’s sport, to Greta Thunberg’s climate theatre, Chris Bowen’s energy disaster, the politicisation of ANZAC Day, and rainbow crossings that solve absolutely nothing — it’s time to bring back some common sense. 🔹 No fluff. 🔹 No woke filters. 🔹 Just real talk on what’s happening in Australia right now. Whether you agree with every point or not, this episode is about getting people thinking, asking questions, and pushing back when things just don’t make sense. 👉 Watch the full breakdown 👉 Share it with your mates 👉 And don’t forget to hit subscribe for more weekly debriefs 📢 Leave a comment below — what topic should I cover next?

In this powerful episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Nathan Tolman—a former Australian Infantry Warrant Officer with over two decades of service across some of the world’s most volatile regions. From Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Solomon Islands, Nathan shares what it means to lead men in combat, the brutal reality of war, and the lifelong weight it leaves behind. We go deep on the Battle of Derapet (2010)—one of the most intense firefights Australian soldiers have faced—and the devastating loss of Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney during that battle. We also explore Nathan’s post-service life, including his ongoing battle with PTSD and how he’s managed to find purpose and stability after war. This is raw, real, and one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the show 🔗 Follow & Connect: Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast X (Twitter): @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🧠 Keywords: #NathanTolman #BattleOfDerapet #6RAR #3RAR #AustralianArmy #AfghanistanWar #VeteranStories #MilitaryPodcast #PTSD #ServiceAndSacrifice #2WorldsCollide

This week, I sit down with Nathan ‘Tolly’ Tolman, a veteran of 6RAR with over two decades of service and multiple combat deployments—including one of the most significant engagements Australian soldiers have faced in modern history: The Battle of Derapet. 🎖️ On 24 August 2010, in the Tangi Valley of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan, Australian and Afghan troops engaged in a 3-hour firefight with a heavily armed Taliban force. One Australian soldier, Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney, was tragically killed. More than 30 Taliban fighters were neutralised. And the men of 6RAR proved—once again—the grit and courage behind the badge. In this short clip, we dive into that very battle. Tolly shares what it was like to be in the thick of it—facing enemy fire, leading under pressure, and carrying the legacy of the fallen. 💬 In this episode, we cover: 👉 What happened that day in Derapet 👉 Leadership, pressure, and the chaos of combat 👉 The emotional toll of losing a brother 👉 Transitioning from warfighter to civilian 👉 How moments like these shape a soldier forever This isn’t just a war story. It’s about honour, reality, and what it means to step into hell and come out the other side. 📅 Full episode drops this Sunday. 🔔 Don’t miss it—set your reminders. 📢 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast 🎥 TikTok: @2worldsPodcast 🔥 Watch & Subscribe for More: 📺 YouTube: @2worldscollide 🎧 Spotify: 2 Worlds Collide on Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts: 2 Worlds Collide on Apple "Silence Protects. Evil Wins. Speak Up. Until Every Voice is Heard." #2WorldsCollidePodcast #NathanTolman #BattleOfDerapet #AfghanistanWar #6RAR #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranVoices #AustralianArmy #CombatLeadership #LestWeForget