Sam Bamford

2 Worlds Collide Podcast

Society EN ↓ 138 episodes

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

Short Clip | Fighting Ancient Wars in a Modern World 24.03.2025

In This Episode of 2 Worlds Collide: Amos Gill – Comedy, Conflict, and the Human Condition This week, I sit down with Amos Gill—Aussie stand-up legend, radio host, and now international comic based in LA—for a chat that goes deeper than punchlines. We talk about everything from the absurdities of modern life to the ancient truths buried in war—including a powerful conversation about fighting in Af...

#45 - Jarryd Goundrey - From Soldier to Stand Up and Everything in Between 22.03.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Jarryd Goundrey—former soldier, chef, and now full-time stand-up comedian who’s carved his own path from the Army barracks to sold-out comedy clubs. Jarryd’s story is one of raw resilience, brutal honesty, and a relentless pursuit of purpose. From working in high-pressure kitchens to performing in front of two people on a Monday night, he’s push...

Short Clip | Adelaide’s Secrets, Midget Physics & Stand-Up Grit – Jarryd Goundrey Unfiltered 19.03.2025

In This Episode of 2 Worlds Collide: Jarryd Goundrey – From the Army to Stand-Up Comedy This week, I sit down with Jarryd Goundrey—ex-military turned stand-up comedian—to talk about the absolute grind of comedy, the wildest gigs he’s done, and the things you probably didn’t know about Adelaide (but now you do). In this hilarious and slightly unhinged chat, we cover: 👉 How Adelaide has the highest...

#44 - Merrick Watts - Comedy, Endurance, and Calling Out the Weak 15.03.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Merrick Watts—comedian, TV legend, and self-proclaimed endurance sadist who finds joy in pushing himself to the limit and watching others crumble along the way. Merrick isn’t just about cracking jokes—he thrives on mental and physical resilience, whether it’s surviving SAS Australia, tackling endurance events, or roasting hecklers who dare to ch...

Short Clip | Posca & The Roman Legion: Hydration, Endurance, and Conquest 12.03.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Mez to talk about one of history’s most underrated power-ups—Posca. 🏺🥤 This wasn’t just any drink. The Roman Empire didn’t roll into battle fueled by lattes and protein shakes. No, their secret weapon? A simple yet potent fermented vinegar drink that kept their legions marching, conquering, and dominating the known world. In this fascinating d...

Short Clip | Merrick Watts on Hecklers, Crowd Control & Comedy Warfare 11.03.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Merrick Watts, comedian, radio legend, and all-around top bloke, to talk about the art of handling tough crowds and why comedians have to scan the room like a tactical operator before stepping on stage. In this hilarious and insightful chat, we cover: 👉 The wildest hecklers Merrick has faced (and how he shut them down). 👉 Why comedians have to...

#43 - Korrin Moon (Lantern Rescue) - Until All Are Free: Fighting Modern Day Slavery 08.03.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Korrin Moon—founder of Lantern Rescue, an organisation on the frontlines of the fight against modern-day slavery. Right now, an estimated 27 to 44 million people are trapped in slavery worldwide. Forced labor, trafficking, and exploitation aren’t just historical issues—they’re happening right now. And while most people look the other way, Korrin...

Short Clip | The Global Fight Against Modern Slavery & Exploitation 06.03.2025

In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Korrin Moon, the founder of Lantern Rescue, to talk about the growing global crisis of exploitation and modern slavery. In this powerful 15-minute snippet, Korrin shares her firsthand experience of rescue operations, the challenges of working in high-risk environments, and the mission to bring freedom and hope to those affected. 💡 In this eye-open...

Short Clip | Rescuing Child Soldiers: The Fight to Save Africa’s Stolen Innocence 04.03.2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Korrin Moon, the founder of Lantern Rescue, to talk about liberating children who have been forced into conflicts in Africa. In this powerful 15-minute snippet, Korrin shares her firsthand experience of rescue operations, the challenges of working in high-risk environments, and the mission to bring hope and freedom to those who need it most. 💡...

#42 - Jeremiah Wilber - The Warrior Mindset—Harnessing It for Something Greater 01.03.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Jeremiah Wilber—a former U.S. Army Green Beret and Military Police Officer, who has spent his life on the frontlines of war and beyond. From his first combat deployment to Iraq in 2005/06, to fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan as a Green Beret, and returning to Iraq to battle ISIS, Jeremiah has seen war in its rawest form. He’s experienced the...

Short Clip | Life After War: Navigating the Warrior Mindset 27.02.2025

In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Jeremiah Wilber, a former U.S. Army Green Beret and Military Police Officer, to talk about one of the hardest transitions a warrior can face—life after the military. Jeremiah breaks down the raw reality of what it’s like to go from being trained as an attack dog—ready for war, wired for combat—to suddenly being told, "You don’t need to fight anymor...

Short Clip | Boots on the Ground: An Inside Look at Iraq 2005/06 25.02.2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Jeremiah Wilber, a former U.S. Army Green Beret and Military Police Officer. In this short but powerful 15-minute snippet, Jeremiah takes us back to the early days of his military career—starting as an MP (Military Police) before stepping into the world of Special Operations. He shares his first combat deployment to Iraq in 2005/06, the lessons...

#41 - Kyle Wilson - A Soldier’s Hardest Battles – Afghanistan, Military Prison & Beyond 22.02.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, a former Australian Army infantry soldier (2RAR) who deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan. Kyle’s military career took him from a young, eager soldier to the harsh realities of war, engaging in intense firefights in Afghanistan and experiencing the deep psychological impact of combat. One night, just hours after taking a life in b...

Short Clip | Sleepwalking into a Firefight: The Night War Didn’t End 21.02.2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, an Australian Army veteran who deployed to Afghanistan with 2RAR. This conversation takes a dark and intense turn as Kyle shares the terrifying night after taking a life in combat—when his mind couldn’t leave the battlefield. In his sleep, he unknowingly re-entered the firefight, searching for the enemy inside his own team’s room. H...

Short Clip | Gunfights, Rehab & Being a Role Model Father 18.02.2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, an Australian Army veteran who deployed to Afghanistan with 2RAR. In this conversation, Kyle takes us through one of the most intense firefights of his deployment, his experience with rehab after service, and what it means to be a role model father after life in the military. 💡 In this exclusive interview, we discuss: 👉 The realit...

#40 Cope Wilson - Surviving War | Combat, Brotherhood & Loss 15.02.2025

🎙️ In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Cope Wilson, a Canadian Special Forces Operator (CANSOF) with a 20-year military career, including 16 years in special operations. Cope’s journey started in high school on 9/11—watching the Twin Towers fall, he walked out of class and enlisted in the Canadian military. Two decades later, he had deployed multiple times to Iraq, Afghanistan, an...

Short Clip | Inside Special Forces: Battling Terrorists in War Zones 13.02.2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Cope Wilson, a Canadian Special Forces Operator (CANSOF), to discuss his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he engaged with some of the world’s most dangerous adversaries. With multiple tours across the Middle East and South America, Cope takes us inside the world of modern warfare, elite training, and what it takes to operate in high-st...

Short Clip | Magill Youth Training Centre: The Hidden Horror Inside 10.02.2025

🎙️ In this clip from 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Andrew Carpenter, a leading lawyer exposing some of the biggest failures in Australia’s legal and government systems. We uncover the dark past of Magill Training Centre, a detention facility where serious misconduct and systemic failures led to national and international scrutiny. The situation was so horrific that the United Nations stepped i...

#39 - Andrew Carpenter - Exposing Australia’s Child Abuse Epidemic—The System Is Failing 08.02.2025

🎙️ In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I’m joined by Andrew Carpenter, the man the Herald Sun calls “The Most Hated Man by Australian Child Sex Offenders.” This is a brutal, unfiltered look at the reality of child abuse cases in Australia—because the numbers are beyond disturbing. On some days, over 50% of cases in the South Australian District Court involve child sexual abuse. Let that sink in....

Short Clip | 500,000 Child Exploitation Streams a Day: Australia’s Dark Secret EXPOSED 05.02.2025

🎙️ In this 2 Worlds Collide clip, I sit down with Andrew Carpenter, the lawyer dubbed ‘The Man Most Hated by Australian Child Sex Offenders’, to expose the shocking reality of child exploitation in Australia. We dive into the 500,000 streams of child exploitation material flooding into Australia every day—a horrifying statistic that puts Australia among the top consumers globally, behind only the...

Short Clip | Secrets, Spies, and the Elites: Agent X on Life in the Shadows 03.02.2025

🎙️ In this 2 Worlds Collide clip, I sit down with Agent X, a private investigator and undercover operative, to dive into the hidden world of espionage, corruption, and the shadowy operations of the CIA and global elites. We discuss Langley—the heart of CIA operations—and how undercover work stretches far beyond what the public sees. Agent X reveals the dangerous reality of life in the shadows, whe...

#38 - Agent X - Undercover Ops & High-Stakes Arrests: The Peter Foster Takedown 02.02.2025

🎙️ In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I’m joined by Agent X, an elite investigator whose relentless pursuit led to the capture of one of Australia’s most notorious conmen, Peter Foster. This story is a deep dive into the high-stakes world of fugitive tracking, undercover operations, and the strategic mindset required to bring criminals to justice. 🔎 Agent X shares exclusive details on how Peter...

Short Clip | The Undercover Mission That Took Down Peter Foster | Agent X 29.01.2025

🎙️ In this 2 Worlds Collide clip, I sit down with Agent X, a private investigator and undercover operative, to uncover the untold story behind the dramatic arrest of Australia’s most notorious conman, Peter Foster. Agent X played a key role in tracking and capturing Peter Foster in Port Douglas in 2020, and for the first time, the full story is revealed. From months of covert surveillance to the f...

Short Clip | Recounting the Green-on-Blue Incident of August 29, 2012 | Justin Prossor 27.01.2025

🎙️ In this 2 Worlds Collide clip, I sit down with Justin Prosser, a former Australian paratrooper, to recount the harrowing events of August 29th, 2012—the green-on-blue incident that deeply impacted the Australian Army. Justin shares his experience of being woken late at night, then immediately deployed with his fire team to the scene. He reflects on the tense and dangerous situation, offering ra...

#37 - Justin Prossor - Inside the Blast Zone: An Australian Paratrooper’s Journey 25.01.2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I’m joined by Justin Prosser, a former Australian paratrooper whose story is one of resilience, survival, and extraordinary mental toughness. Justin’s military career was marked by intense situations, but one life-changing incident in 2012 tested his limits like never before. 💥 Justin shares the harrowing details of an IED strike during his deployment overseas...

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