5 With A Digger Podcast
A couple of beers and a yarn with some of the people who have served or do serve our great country in the armed forces.
Episodes
5 With A Digger. Wendy Perry.
This week’s guest is a little bit different, she’s not a veteran, but her story of fitness, business, community and completely changing direction in life is one worth hearing. 💪A mum of four and granny of five, she went from a career in banking and financial planning to completing her Cert III & IV in Fitness after people started noticing her own results and asking her for advice.Then in
5 With A Digger. Grant Clifton.
This week we sit down with Grant Clifton, founder of Debt Free Me, to talk all things money, debt, financial freedom and mental health. After experiencing his own financial struggles, Grant completely changed the way he approached money and eventually became debt-free. That journey led him to create Debt Free Me, helping everyday Australians take control of their finances and build a better f
5 With A Digger. Hannah Hines.
This episode is a little different but it’s one that could genuinely make a difference to your future. We’re joined by Hannah Hines, Financial Adviser at Apex Financial Services, to break down the world of money, financial planning and preparing for life beyond service. With more than 15 years of experience across banking and financial services, and a Master of Financial Planning, Hannah is p
5 With A Digger. James Bennett
At just 19 years old, James Bennett enlisted in the Australian Army, joining Alpha Company, 7RAR, in search of purpose, adventure and the chance to serve his country. His military journey would take him across Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on Rifle Company Butterworth 115, where he forged lifelong friendships and experienced the highs and lows of military life. But behind the scenes, James was
5 With A Digger. Sam Bamford. 2 Worlds Collide Podcast.
This week’s guest is Sam Bamford. Australian Army combat veteran, former paratrooper and host of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast. After serving in Afghanistan in 2012, Sam transitioned out of the Army and built a platform known for long-form, unfiltered conversations that challenge ideas, ask difficult questions and encourage open discussion on the issues shaping Australia today.Away from the microph
5 With A Digger. Justin. Dead Reckoning Rum.
From the Australian outback to the world's most exclusive superyachts, Justin has lived a life few could ever imagine.After spending eight years travelling Australia with nothing more than a swag, fishing rods and a passion for adventure, Justin found himself in the superyacht industry insouthern France. Starting at the bottom, he worked his way up to Chief Officer on 120-metre luxury yachts, rubb
5 With A Digger. Layla Part 2. Healing from within.
After a lifetime of service, elite sport, and overcoming adversity, Layla found herself searching for something more. That search became a journey into trauma recovery, emotional healing, and understanding the incredible connection between the mind and body. Through years of study and lived experience, Layla developed 11/11 Breathwork and later created La Cuna a trauma-informed healing program des
5 With A Digger. Layla. Part 1. Boxing, Slovenian Armed Forces and Moving to Australia.
Some people break barriers while others redefine them. Born in Slovenia, Layla became one of the country’s pioneering female boxers at just 19 years old, stepping into the ring when women’s boxing was still fighting for recognition. Despite facing sexism and limited opportunities, she refused to back down, becoming a multiple-time national champion and proudly representing her country across Europ
5 With A Digger. Bradey.
This week, we’re joined by Bradey. His Army career wasn’t defined by medals or headlines, it was defined by service, sacrifice and resilience.After enlisting in the Australian Army in 2014, Bradey served with 6RAR as an infantry soldier before transitioning into the Intelligence Support pathway. Sadly, repeated Achilles injuries to both feet brought his military career to an early end, leading to
5 With A Digger. Ryan Mayne.
We wish to dedicate this episode to Jim. Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. Lest we forget.Episode 121 and I’m joined by Ryan Mayne. Ryan’s career has taken him from military service and elite sport to frontline emergency services, surf safety, and high-performance coaching.Ryan is a former Australian Army aircraft technician, professional triathlete, Senior Firefi
5 With A Digger. Chris Endres. The Culture Standard Podcast Collab.
Episode 120 and I’m joined by Chris Endres. This episode is a little bit different as we welcome a fellow podcaster for a special cross-podcast collaboration between 5 With A Digger and one half of The Culture Standard. Originally from Victoria, Chris built a strong reputation through country football before making the move north to Queensland, where he now serves his community on the frontline as
5 With A Digger. Zachary Trav.
Episode 119 and I’m joined by Zac. At 19 years old, Zac joined the Australian Army and went on to serve in Afghanistan as a Cavalry Reconnaissance soldier. But this episode isn’t just about military service.It’s about what happened after.Zac opens up about life after Defence, a Veterans Motorcycle Club, addiction, debt, poor decisions, losing everything, and the long road back.His story is raw. Ho
5 With A Digger. Simon Jones Part 2.
Episode 118 and I’m joined again by Simon from episode 51. Joining the Army at just 17 years old, Simon would go on to serve in the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and complete two deployments to Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group before discharging in 2014. In this episode, we talk about military service, the challenges of transition, mental health, rebuilding identity after Defence,
5 With A Digger. Alex.
Episode 117 and I’m joined by Alex. Alex joined the ADF back in 2012, enlisting into the Australian Army Aviation Corps as a Ground Crewman Aircraft Support. Not long after, he found himself posted to Darwin with the 1st Aviation Regiment, working on the ARH Tigers from early 2013.Unfortunately over time a number of injuries that eventually culminated in a medical discharge not long after leaving
5 With A Digger. Jase Shore.
Episode 116 and I’m joined by Jase Shore. Jase enlisted into the Australian Army back in 2006 as Infantry Corps, posted straight to Darwin with 5/7 RAR. In 2007 he deployed to Iraq on Operation Gateway 3, detached from battalion to support SECDET 6 alongside boys from 1RAR and 7/6RAR.After discharging in 2010, life took a completely different turn. And then in 2019 during the Sydney knife attack,
5 With A Digger. Emergency Best Of May 2026!
Episode 115 and unfortunately, due to circumstances completely out of our control and an absolute doozey of a crash on the highway today, our guest was unable to make it into the studio. So we’re bringing you a special “Best Of 5 With A Digger” episode.And with everything happening behind the scenes right now it’s probably the perfect time for it. Because the team here at 5 With A Digger is absolu
5 With A Digger. Tarsh.
Episode 115 and I’m joined by Tarsh. Tarsh is an Army Reserve veteran who’ll tell you she “just did bits and pieces” during her service but what she’s done after taking the uniform off is something pretty special. After volunteering with the Sleepbus helping people doing it tough, Tarsh and seven others refused to let the mission die when the organisation folded. No experience running a charity. N
5 With A Digger. Paul Seils Jnr.
Episode 113 and I’m joined by Paul Seils Jnr. Paul Seils Jnr is an Aussie music artist, podcaster, speaker and former Army Reservist who served with the 2nd Transport Squadron out of Brisbane.From his time in service to building a platform in media and music, Paul’s all about standing up for what you believe in and not being afraid to question the narrative.He is the host of Between the Lines and
5 With A Digger. BRS & Anzac Day Conversation Feat. Crowy.
Episode 112 and Crowy’s back in the chair and we’re diving straight into the controversy surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith.A Victoria Cross recipient now facing five war crime charges relating to alleged incidents in Afghanistan, allegations he denies.After years in the spotlight and a massive defamation case, this now moves into a criminal trial where the standard is beyond reasonable doubt.But this
5 With A Digger. 2PK Collab.
Episode 111 and we’re linking up with the legends from 2 Pissed Kent’s podcast. We rolled through and jumped on with the boys while we were over in Sydney on a podcast tour, and let’s just say things got loose real quick. Now we’ll be honest, things have been absolutely flat out lately. Between getting the It’ll Take A Tribe Food Bank up and running and gearing up for the Jimmy Judge Tour of Tortu
5 With A Digger. Tour Of Torture Ft. Special Guests.
Episode 110 and we have a SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE — LIVE FROM THE POST HOUSE, EUDLO We set up base for the Tour of Torture to the Post House in Eudlo and this one is absolute chaos in the best way possible. This isn’t your average episode, this is a full house, big personalities, plenty of laughs, and some seriously good yarns from an unreal lineup of guests. Jimmy Judge, the man
5 With A Digger. Jerard.
Episode 109 and I’m joined by Jerard. Jerard enlisted back in 2012, but this isn’t your standard service story.Just 3 months in, a serious injury changed everything. What followed was years of setbacks—spinal surgery, re-injuries, being pushed beyond medical advice… and constantly fighting to be heard.And still—he showed up. Training others as an ADI, completing heavy vehicle quals, even supportin
5 With A Digger. Bryze & The Torture Tour with Jimmy Judge.
Episode 108 and I’m joined by my old mate Bryze from the Deadass Podcast! Everytime I pass through Rockhampton I make sure to drop in and catch up over a cold beer or 10. We chat about how the podcast is going, our new community food bank opening at the 5 With A Digger Studio in Gympie. And the crazy challenge we have set for Jimmy Judge. Food Hub opening soon. (7) it'll take a tribe - searc
5 With A Digger. Franckiie.
Episode 107 and I’m joined by Taula Daure, better known as Franckiie. Born in Papua New Guinea and raised through hardship after losing his mum at just 4, Franckiie grew up without his dad, before reconnecting with him later in life, a powerful full-circle moment.Moving to Australia in 2005, he faced setbacks and tough moments, but he didn’t let them define him. He reset, he refocused and he found
5 With A Digger. Brenden 'Chuck' Berry.
Episode 106 and I’m joined by Brenden ‘Chuck’ Berry. Brenden Berry is a former Australian soldier, instructor, and Australian Border Force firearms and defensive tactics trainer, with nearly 40 years of service behind him.A third-generation cavalryman, Brenden enlisted in 1989 and served across multiple units including 3/4 Cavalry Regiment, 2RAR, and 3RAR. His deployments include Rwanda during the
5 With A Digger. Tod.
Episode 105 and I’m joined by Tod. Tod is a former Australian Army Combat Engineer who served 12 years in the Corps from 2009–2021.Starting his career as a young Sapper, Tod spent his early years on the tools as a Combat Engineer before transitioning into the civil construction side of the trade, eventually rising through the ranks to Corporal.Across his time in service he was involved in a huge r
5 With A Digger. Keegsy.
Episode 104 and I’m joined by Keegsy. Keegsy signed up to the Australian Army in 2009 at just 17 years old, joining the Infantry and posting to 8/9 RAR. In 2010, he deployed to Timor — a young digger getting his first taste of operational service early in his career.By 2012, Keegsy was heading to Malaysia alongside 6RAR, continuing to build experience, strengthen his skills, and forge the kind of
5 With A Digger. Michael Lappin.
Episode 103 and I’m joined by Michael Lappin. Michael is a Newcastle-based speaker and advocate whose journey is raw, real, and powerful. Raised in a military household, Michael grew up witnessing the long-term effects of service firsthand. His father served 35 years in the Australian Army, also being as a Vietnam veteran. Like many defence families, the impact of untreated PTSD shaped life at hom
5 With A Digger. Matthew French. The Youth Regiment.
Episode 102 and I’m joined by Matthew French. Matthew is an Australian Army veteran, Infantry Paratrooper, former leader in Veteran Mentors, and now the CEO of The Youth Regiment. After serving his country on deployment, Matthew transitioned his passion for leadership and mentorship into the civilian space — co-founding Veteran Mentors and delivering impactful programs for young people facing real
5 With A Digger. Ryan Fox. The Youth Regiment.
Episode 101 and I’m joined by Ryan. Ryan enlisted in 2009, marched out of Kapooka in 2010 and posted to 3RAR. He completed Basic Parachute Course, Assault Pioneer Course, deployed to Afghanistan with MTF-5, later qualified as a Combat Engineer before transferring to become an ADF Firefighter with 6 Aviation Regiment.Medically discharged in 2017 with physical and mental injuries, Ryan did what many
5 With A Digger. Jarch. Episode 100!
Episode and I’m joined by Jarchy. Jarch never wore the uniform himself, but his respect for the Defence community runs deep. That respect was forged through his family, particularly his grandfather’s service, which gave him a grounded understanding of what it truly means to serve: the sacrifice, the mateship, and the quiet strength of the families who stand behind every digger.Jarch is a natural s
5 With A Digger. Tooney.
Episode 99 and I’m joined by Tooney. Tooney originally applied to join the RAAF as an Airfield Defence Guard, he instead enlisted into the Australian Army as a Rifleman in 2007. While at Kapooka, he trade-transferred into Air Dispatch, marching out with the Royal Australian Corps of Transport and posting to 176 Air Dispatch Squadron after training at Puckapunyal.In 2008, an injury cut his Basic Pa
5 With A Digger. Chad.
Episode 98 and I’m joined by Chad. Chad served as an Army Infantry Soldier from 2017–2021, earning his DFSW qualification and stepping up as a Fitness Leader during his time in uniform. Known for his relentless work ethic and high standards, he capped it off by taking out Best at Physical Training at Singleton, a massive achievement in any soldier’s career.Life after Defence hasn’t slowed him down
5 With A Digger. Grant - Rippys Clothing Company.
Episode 97 and I’m joined by Grant from Rippys Clothing. Grant might not be a veteran, but the values behind Rippy’s align strongly with what this podcast stands for: resilience, mental health, accountability, and backing your mates. Built from the ground up, Rippy’s isn’t just a clothing brand.It’s a platform for real conversations and real stories, especially the ones that often go unheard.This
5 With A Digger. Best of Part 3!
As we roll into the New Year, we’re dropping a few “best of” episodes, The biggest laughs, the hardest conversations, and the moments that reminded us why this podcast exists.These episodes are a look back at the year that was:Real storiesReal peopleReal conversationsPlenty of laughs and plenty of heartPerfect listening whether you’re on leave, on duty, on the road, or just stealing five quiet min
5 With A Digger. Best of Part 2!
As we roll into the Christmas break, we’re dropping a few “best of” episodes, The biggest laughs, the hardest conversations, and the moments that reminded us why this podcast exists.These episodes are a look back at the year that was:Real storiesReal peopleReal conversationsPlenty of laughs and plenty of heartPerfect listening whether you’re on leave, on duty, on the road, or just stealing five qu
5 With A Digger. Best of Part 1!
As we roll into the Christmas break, we’re dropping a few “best of” episodes, The biggest laughs, the hardest conversations, and the moments that reminded us why this podcast exists.These episodes are a look back at the year that was:Real storiesReal peopleReal conversationsPlenty of laughs and plenty of heartPerfect listening whether you’re on leave, on duty, on the road, or just stealing five qu
5 With A Digger. Christmas Special Featuring Crowy.
Episode 93 and I’m joined by Crowy.This is our final guest episode for the year, and we’re closing it out with Crowy, returning for the third time. This one’s about Christmas on deployment, the highs, the lows, missing home, and the mateship that fills the gaps when you’re in cams instead of boardies. The toll it takes on our servicemen and women, and the amazing families at home holding everythin
5 With A Digger. Colleen.
Episode 92 and I’m joined by Colleen. Colleen is a former RAAF Aeronautical Life Support Fitter turned professional natural bodybuilder, mindset coach, and founder of The Adventurous Muse.After a decade holding her own in a hyper-masculine military environment, Colleen now teaches high-performance discipline through a feminine lens, blending strength, strategy, and deep self-awareness.She’s t
5 With A Digger. Josh Atkins.
Episode 91 and I’m joined by Josh. Josh has packed plenty into both service and civvy life. He enlisted in 2009, smashed out IETs as a Steward at HMAS Cerberus, posted to 5RAR, then back to Cerberus to play footy and re-trade as a Cook before heading to 7CSSB.He discharged in 2015, but kicked off his own business within 3 months and has been very successful in the PT and the sports science field!
5 With A Digger. Zian.
Episode 90 and I’m joined by Zian. Zian enlisted in 2010 at just 17, kicked off her paperwork at 16, and hit the ground running.She was thrown into Artillery straight out of Kapooka, hated it, got sick, and fought her way back to clerks where she felt she belonged. From 2CER to HQ 1 DIV/DJFHQ, she found her passion for policy and keeping the Army machine moving. A deployment on Op Hawick in 2014,
5 With A Digger. Blake.
Episode 89 and I’m joined by Blake. Blake is the son of a veteran who served 13 years in the Australian Army, and a young bloke already showing the same strength and character.He’s a premiership-winning Maroochydore Swans under-12s footballer who lives and breathes the game, but what really sets him apart is what he stands for off the field.Blake is passionate about raising awareness around teen s
5 With A Digger. Pete.
Episode 88 and I’m joined by Pete. Pete kicked off his Army journey back in July 2002 and went on to serve right through to 2019, a massive 17-year career that took him across some of the most specialised and demanding roles in the ADF. Pete started out in the Royal Australian Artillery with 108 Battery, working as a gun number before stepping forward into the FO world. In 2007 he completed a Cler
5 With A Digger. Chris Phillis.
Episode 87 and I’m joined by Chris. Chris enlisted in January 2001 at just 19 years old. After finishing school and trying a few different jobs, he joined the Army as an Infantryman with 5/7 RAR in Darwin. Soon after, he was part of Operation Relex following the Tampa boat incident, right around the time of 9/11. He went on to deploy to East Timor in 2002 as an assault gunner, then to Iraq in 2004
5 With A Digger. Matt Skol Beard Co!
Episode 86 and I’m joined by Matt. Matt served with 7RAR as a grunt, and like a lot of veterans, his time in the Army came with a few bumps along the way. Matt faced some pretty serious disciplinary issues during his service, challenges that ended up shaping the man he’s become today. After leaving Defence, he completely rebuilt his life from scratch. That journey led him to create Skol Beard Co,
5 With A Digger. Timmy.
Episode 85 and I’m joined by Tim. Tim took a bit of an unconventional path through the Defence Force. He went through the Accelerated Training Option, which meant months of back-to-back courses, starting with a stint at Edinburgh Airbase, then on to Kapooka, Simpson Barracks, and Puckapunyal.He served a couple of years before deciding to step away to focus on what really drove him, his passion for
5 With A Digger. Ryan Brown. One Round Wars.
Episode 84 and I’m Joined by Ryan. Ryan is a retired professional fighter who’s turned his own battles into a mission to help others. Ryan used fighting and martial arts to keep his mental health in check, and that journey gave him the confidence to speak up about the struggles he once kept silent. It also inspired him to create One Round Wars, a movement for men’s mental health built around the p
5 With A Digger. Stephen 'Locky' Lockwood
Episode 83 and I’m Joined by Locky. Locky served in the Australian Army from 2008 to 2019. He deployed to Timor in 2009 with 2RAR, and later to Afghanistan in 2013 with 7RAR. After years in the infantry, he spent time at CTC in training and support roles before finishing his service with 7RAR and discharging medically in 2019. Locky calls his career “pretty average” — but that’s exactly what we lo
5 With A Digger. Andrew 'Tenno' Tennant
Episode 82 and Im joined by Andrew “Tenno” Tennant, who began his Army journey back in ’95 with 41RNSWR in Port Macquarie. Over two decades of service, Tenno took on roles from Mortarman to Assault Pioneer, serving on major operations including Op Gold (Sydney 2000 Olympics), Rifle Company Butterworth, and Op Acolyte (Melbourne Commonwealth Games).From NSW to QLD, Tenno built a career defined by v
5 With A Digger. Kara Robinson.
Episode 81 and I’m joined by Kara Robinson. Kara served as a truckie in the Australian Army from 2006 to 2010. While her service record might read “no deployments, no promotions, no honours,” Kara’s story is far from uneventful. After leaving Defence, she carved out a career in civil aviation doing a variety of jobs including simulation instructor, all while balancing the demands of motherhood.The
5 With A Digger. J.
Episode 80 and I’m joined by J. At just 19, he joined the Cavalry and served four years in the Australian Army, with postings in Adelaide and Puckapunyal. Even before enlisting, he had a passion for helping others traveling to Papua New Guinea with a church group to help build vital infrastructure. After his time in uniform, he spent several years in construction while raising a young family. Dete
5 With A Digger. Brodie.
Episode 79 and I’m joined by Brodie. Brodie enlisted in the Australian Army in September 2008. Following initial training he was posted to B Squadron, 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment, B Squadron and deployed to Afghanistan as part of MTF-3. During the deployment, he operated in various roles including driver, rear gunner, and support within HQ MSS and 2 Troop MSS across multiple FOBs. Post-deployment, he
5 With A Digger. Jessica.
Episode 78 and I’m joined by Jessica. Jess has been married to a veteran for 8 years. I met Jess’s husband Matt when he appeared on the show in episode 38. We talk about life married to a veteran, and the highs and lows she has experienced. It was a really eye opening conversation and I’m hoping to add some more veterans partners to my episodes so we can learn more about this side of the veteran j
5 With A Digger. Jimmy Judge.
Episode 77 and I’m joined by Jimmy Judge! Jimmy is a personal trainer turned food challenge legend! Growing up in North Queensland Jimmy had a keen eye for boxing where his love for fitness and nutrition pushed him to study to become a personal trainer. We sit down for a quick chat on health, fitness, nutrition and of course the insane eating challenges he is now known across the world for! Hosted
5 With A Digger. Adel Amin.
Episode 76 and I’m joined by Adel. Adel is an Egyptian born Australian who migrated to Australia with his family in 1970. He joined the Australian Regular Army in 1974. Throughout his 38 years of service, he attained every Non-Commissioned Officers rank, and became a Warrant Officer in 1990.He also became an Advanced Arabic Linguist within the Australian Defence Force. After he retired from Defenc
5 With A Digger. PK.
Episode 75 and I’m joined by PK. Retired Warrant Officer Peter Kennedy is an ex C130 Loadmaster with over 32 years service in the Royal Australian Air Force. PK has conducted multiple tours to Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor. He was also involved in extensive deployments to support humanitarian and disaster-relief missions throughout the world. Pk is the President of Young Veterans Sunshine Coast
5 With A Digger. Shaun.
Episode 74 and I’m joined by Shaun. Shaun joined the Clearance Diving branch in 1994 and was posted to HMAS penguin where he finished his basic training in 1995. He was then posted to Team 4 in WA and started his career that over the years slowly streamed into Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He went on operations to the Solomon Islands, PNG, Kiribati, the African coast, the Middle East, Afghanistan a
5 With A Digger. Rex.
Episode 73 and I’m joined by Rex. Rex joined the 42nd RQR in early 1981. By the end of 1981 he has joined the regular army as a combat engineer. After being posted to the school of engineering, he spent time in Townsville before he was involved in a horrible motorcycle accident on his way to work, leaving him to spend 12 months in various hospitals recovering. He was then medically discharged. Fol
5 With A Digger. Josh.
Episode 72 and I’m joined by Josh. Josh joined the ADF in January 2014 as a rifleman, after basic and school of infantry training Josh was posted to 6 RAR. During the time at 6 RAR Josh participated in numerous exercises and operations domestically and in the Middle East. In May 2022 Josh was medically discharged with multiple physical and mental injuries and found his calling in dogs, in particul
5 With A Digger. Glen.
Episode 71 and I’m joined by Glen. Glen is a former Combat Engineer who served in the Royal Australian Engineers from 2000 to 2012, discharging at the rank of Sergeant. His military career included deployments on Operation Relex, RTF-4 (Afghanistan), and with engineer training teams, where he delivered Search and EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) training to foreign militaries. Specialising as an
5 With A Digger. Corey.
Episode 70 and I'm joined by Corey. Corey joined the Australian Army in 2006, midway through a boiler-making apprenticeship. He began his service with the 42nd Royal Queensland Regiment in North Queensland and by 2009 was given the opportunity to transfer to full-time service. After completing his trade, he was posted to the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8/9 RAR) in Brisbane, where
5 With A Digger. Jonathan Clark.
Episode 69 and Im joined by Jonathan. Jonathan joined the army in 2002. He was posted to 1RAR and spent time with delta and bravo company. He studied at ADFA and the RMC before a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. After his body started to break down, he discharged in 2018. Since his discharge he has built up his organisation called Eighth Mile. Eighth Mile is a training and educational company th
5 With A Digger. Luke Stewart.
Episode 68 and I'm joined by Luke. Luke enlisted in 2010; following his basic training at Kapooka, Luke posted to 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Darwin, undergoing specialised training at the Puckapunyal School of Armour. In 2014, Luke was deployed to Malaysia, where he gained invaluable experience in a multinational environment. After his deployment he transferred to the 1st Armoured Regiment in Adelaid
5 With A Digger. Brent Wright.
Episode 67 and I'm joined by Brent. Enlisting in the Australian Army in 1987 at the age of 17, he went to Kapooka, completing an extended 18-week recruit training due to an injury. Following this, he spent time at the School of Signals, Norforce in Darwin and 103 Signal Squadron in Townsville. In 1994, he was deployed as part of the South Pacific Peacekeeping Force (SPPKF) to Bougainville PNG. Unf
5 With A Digger. Paul 'Pops' Malone
Episode 66 and I'm joined by Paul Malone. Paul started his career in the Army Apprentice School at Balcombe in 1979. Throughout his 20 year career he moved all across Australia, finally discharging and finishing his career after a posting in Townsville. Following his discharge, he opened an outboard shop in Maroochydore but to no avail. He now contracts for defence repairing marine equipment and i
5 With A Digger. Suzie B Fit & 5 With A Challenge!
Episode 65 and I'm joined by Suzie B Fit! Suzie returns to the show after appearing on episode 20 to catch up, and help me launch our new challenge "The 5 With A Challenge". Its very simple, pick 5 things you want to achieve over 5 days over the week! They don't have to be fitness based and can incorporate any aspect of your life. After regular progress each week, you will see what consistency can
5 With A Digger. Matho.
Episode 64 and I'm joined by Matho. Matho served 13 years in the army but discharged after a mental breakdown in 1989. Following his discharge, he turned down a dark path doing some very questionable things. He changed his ways and became a minister in 1992. In 2023 he was called to Ukraine and has built the infrastructure and partnerships required to build a national rehabilitation system for vet
5 With A Digger. JD 2.0
Episode 63 and I'm joined by JD.JD is a returning guest after first appearing on the show on episode 4. We talk more about his deployments and life post military. We also chat about a new challenge we are going to launch in conjunction with the new studio opening, 'The 5 With A Challenge'. Big shoutout to M Adams Civil, Above and Beyond Home Maintenance, Gravel Empire, New Look Painting Contractor
5 With A Digger. Dani.
Episode 62 and I’m joined by Dani. She has completed a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine in 2024. She is a certified Holistic Health Coach and she is also qualified in Trauma informed care, coaching & somatic breathwork facilitation. She has a special interest in supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals experiencing complex health and mental health issues, as well as those navi
5 With A Digger. Turk.
Episode 61 and I’m joined by Turk! Turk joined the RAN in 2004 as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. He was posted to RAAF WAGGA,HMAS ALBATROSS, HMAS KANIMBLA and RAAF TOWNSVILLE.He transferred to army in 2011 and voluntary discharged in 2012. Following his military career he moved overseas to continue his fighting career but also ended up down the wrong path seeking the camaraderie that he mi
5 With A Digger. Matty Sawyer.
Episode 60 and I’m joined by Matty Sawyer. Matty joined the army in 2008 as a rifleman and was posted to 8/9RAR. During his time he completed courses as a combat first aider, a bushmaster driver and a bushmaster commander. He deployed to Darwin in 2010 on Op resolute to assist the navy with border patrol. In 2011 he assisted in QLD with a flood assist exercise. In 2012 he was deployed to Afghan fo
5 With A Digger. Logan Baker.
Episode 59 and I’m joined by Logan Baker. Logan is based on the Sunshine Coast and is a mental health advocate and entrepreneur involved in multiple organizations driven by a singular mission: to help others with mindset shifts and gratitude. He also works to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 With A Digger. Mark Evans.
Episode 58 and I’m joined by local Cooroy legend, personal trainer and boxing coach Mark Evans. Mark spent his childhood moving around Australia going down what could be only described as a troubled path. He managed to turn his life around and now spends his days running his own boxing gym Impact Boxing, one of the Australian Boxing coaches and the president of the QLD boxing academy. He is instru
5 With A Digger. Maison.
Episode 57 and I’m joined by Maison. He did basic training in 2019 but broke his pelvis 5 weeks in! He was pushed back for E months, finally finishing at Kapooka 6 months after he started. He posted to Bandiana for 3 months to learn logistics, before posting to Robertson barracks in Darwin. He served with 5 RAR for 4 years including plenty of field exercises for in the harsh NT weather. He then de
5 With A Digger. Renee.
Episode 56 and I’m joined by Renee! Renee joined the navy when she was 18, in 2007 after a rebellious childhood. She spent a total of 6 years in defence. She deployed to Operation resolute in 2009. Having 3 children while in the navy, moving across the country. She discharged in 2013. She now focuses her life on her real estate career and being a mum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
5 With A Digger. Are You Bogged Mate.
Episode 55 and I’m joined by Mary from Are You Bogged Mate! After years working in rural and remote Australia, Mary has a knack for communicating with men and helping them tackle adversity and other challenges! Although Mary herself isn’t a veteran, her organization aligns with plenty of the values of our podcast and what we are trying to do with building a community of like minded people! Al
5 With A Digger. ANZAC Day Special Featuring Crowy.
Episode 54 and I’m joined by Crowy! Crowy first came on the show on episode 3 and he returns for a special ANZAC Day special! It’s also 5WAD’s first birthday! We talk about the significance of this special day, traditions, history and so much more! Crowy also touches on life since his first episode premiered on the 5 With A Digger network! Huge shoutout to the amazing men and women who have
5 With A Digger. Rod.
Episode 53 and I’m joined by Rod. He joined the Navy in Jun 2001, his first deployment was to Iraq in 2003 followed by RIMPAC in 2004. Moving to Military Intelligence in 2005, KAAOT in 2006, CTF158 in 2007/8, Newcastle OP Manitou in 2013. He was then posted to Defence Force Recruiting 2014-17, deployed to Bahrain in 2020 and returned to HMAS Brisbane 2021/22. He was medically discharged from
5 With A Digger. Stu J.
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