Sam Bamford

2 Worlds Collide Podcast

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Hosted by Sam Bamford, an Australian Army Combat Veteran and former Paratrooper who deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast is driven by curiosity and a deep interest in people living diverse lives. Sam brings compelling conversations with individuals from various backgrounds, exploring their achievements, challenges, and how a powerful mindset has shaped their journey. Tune in for motivational stories and inspiring insights as guests share how they’ve turned adversity into advantage. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or looking to learn about the power of resilience, th...

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Sam Bamford

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Society

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#62 - Professor Ian Plimer - Breaking Down Climate Science and Politics 04.10.2025

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Professor Ian Plimer — an emeritus geologist, author, and one of Australia’s most courageous critics of mainstream climate orthodoxy. Plimer has spent decades studying Earth’s climate history, dissecting the assumptions behind carbon models, and challenging the narratives you won’t see in the papers. He brings a scientist’s mind an...

#61 - Matt Williams - Charlie Kirk, Total Democracy & The State of Australia 28.09.2025

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Matt Williams — an independent war reporter, ex-military veteran, and one of the few Australians who’s seen the frontlines of modern conflict up close. Matt has reported from Ukraine during the Russia–Ukraine war, from Israel during the Hamas conflict, and served as a soldier in Afghanistan. His experience gives him a unique perspe...

#60 - Chris Cork - The UK’s Breaking Point: Immigration, Protests & Free Speech 21.09.2025

🎙 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...

#59 - Scott Challen - Builder, Patriot, and Voice of the Brisbane Rally 13.09.2025

🎙 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...

#58 - George Mamalis (The Adelaide Set) - Immigration, Unrest & Weak Leadership 06.09.2025

🎙 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 wh...

#57 - Matt Williams - Independent War Reporter | Ukraine, Israel & the Future of Global Politics 30.08.2025

🎙 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, includin...

#56 - The Honourable Bob Katter - No Fluff, Just Truth About Our Country 24.08.2025

🎙 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...

#55 - Senator Andrew Hastie - From the Battlefield to Parliament - The Future of Australia 16.08.2025

🎙 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...

#54 - JP Drake - Price Gouging, Debt Crisis & The Fight for Aussie Shoppers 14.08.2025

🎙 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 h...

#53 - Charlie Dixon - Life After Footy & The State of the World 10.08.2025

🎙️ 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 l...

#52 - Andrew Carpenter - One Man vs. The Broken System 03.08.2025

🎙️ 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 pro...

#51 - Rob Langdon - From Warzones to Worldviews 12.07.2025

🎙️ 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:...

#50 - Mali Briggs - The Long Run: 1042km for Those Who Serve 09.06.2025

🎙️ 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...

2WC Weekly Debrief #3 | This Week in Australia: Common Sense vs Chaos 29.04.2025

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. 🔹 N...

#49 - Cam Hardiman - From Badge to Battle: The Fight After Service 27.04.2025

🎙️ 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 div...

Short Clip | Mass Immigration. Weak Courts. Real Consequences. 24.04.2025

🎙️ 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 pressu...

2WC Weekly Debrief #2 | This Week in Australia: Common Sense vs Chaos 22.04.2025

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...

#48 - Simon Jones - From Timor to Afghanistan: Lessons from the Frontline 19.04.2025

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 Uruzg...

Short Clip | You Never Forget That Kind of Silence 17.04.2025

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 stil...

2WC Weekly Debrief #1 | Common Sense is Missing in Action 15.04.2025

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 fl...

#47 - Nathan Tolman - Bullets, Brotherhood & PTSD 12.04.2025

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 de...

Short Clip | The Battle of Derapet: When Hell Opened in Uruzgan 10.04.2025

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 he...

Short Solo | I Fought for Australia — Not Woke Chaos 03.04.2025

This week, I sat down behind the mic on my own to speak about something that’s been weighing heavy. What did I actually fight for? Because looking around… it doesn’t feel like the country I served. 💬 In this solo episode, I open up about: 👉 Why kids are being confused instead of protected 👉 How we’re failing young men by calling them toxic 👉 Why fairness in sport is being pushed aside 👉 How e...

#46 - Amos Gill - Comedy, Cancel Culture & War: Nothing Off Limits 29.03.2025

In this no-holds-barred episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Amos Gill—globally touring Aussie stand-up comedian, former TV presenter, and one of the most outspoken voices in modern comedy. From reflections on military life, the war in Afghanistan, and the Ukraine conflict, to cancel culture, woke ideology, and the evolving state of freedom of speech, Amos brings his sharp wit...

Short Clip | The Truth About Fentanyl, Sports Betting, and the US Medical System 27.03.2025

In This Episode of 2 Worlds Collide: Amos Gill – Broken Systems and Brutal Truths This week, I sit down with Amos Gill—Aussie comedian and international stand-up based in LA—for a no-nonsense conversation about some of the biggest issues we’re facing globally. We talk about the crisis within the U.S. healthcare system, the devastating rise of fentanyl-related deaths, and how Australia’s sports bet...

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