2 Worlds Collide Podcast

In this powerful episode, we welcome Matthew French, former Australian Army Paratrooper, who shares the first-ever public account of the tragic incident on August 29, 2012, when three Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. Matthew gives us a deeply personal look into the emotional and psychological toll of combat, as well as the incredible mental resilience it takes to navigate such devas...

We’re excited to welcome John Dixon, former 2 Commando Special Forces Sniper, to the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎖️🔥 In this episode, John shares his military journey, spanning deployments to East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, along with his experience working in high-risk regions across Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. John provides deep insights into: Special Forces life and global se...

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Ross Nihill, a former British Royal Marine Commando, Australian Airborne Infantry Paratrooper, and current Paramedic, to the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎖️🔥 Ross shares his remarkable journey, from his challenging upbringing in the UK to serving in high-stakes military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan alongside host Sam Bamford. We discuss Ross’s transit...

We’re thrilled to have Jordan Knight, founder of Migration Watch Australia 🫡, join the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🇦🇺🌍 In this episode, we take a deep dive into immigration in Australia, with Jordan discussing how mass immigration is impacting housing, wages, and the country's social fabric. 🏠📊 We also explore the ongoing housing crisis, the political landscape, and concerns around free speech a...

I’m excited to welcome Australia’s most decorated mountaineer, Andrew Lock, to the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast. 🧗‍♂️❄️ Andrew is the only Australian to have summited all 14 of the world’s 8000m peaks, including some of the most dangerous mountains like Everest, K2, Annapurna, and Nanga Parbat. Known for his minimalist style—small teams, minimal support, and no bottled oxygen (except on Everest)—Andr...

We’re thrilled to have Stephen Lane, a leading exercise scientist, cycling coach, and long-distance racer, join the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🚴‍♂️🔥 In this episode, Stephen shares his deep knowledge of elite sports, focusing on how athletes can reach peak performance through physical training and mental strength. 🧠💪 We discuss the key role of mental toughness in pushing limits and achieving gr...

Breanna Hargrave is a true testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. After making the decision to transition from athletics to cycling at the age of 28, Breanna quickly became one of Australia’s top track cyclists, earning two bronze medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and representing Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Alongside her sporting success, Breanna b...

On Episode 16 of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m excited to introduce my good friend, Matthew Panos. 🌟 After being drafted to the Western Bulldogs in 2009, Matthew returned home to Norwood FC, where he became a dual premiership player and earned the Jack Oatey Medal. 🏅 In this episode, we discuss Matthew’s football career, the highs and lows of professional sport, and his current knee rehabilitati...

We’re thrilled to welcome Dominic Henderson, aka “The Dominator,” to Episode 15 of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎙️ Dominic is an abalone diver and one of the fearless stars of the TV series Abalone Wars. Abalone diving is considered one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, with divers facing shark-infested waters and extreme conditions to harvest abalone. 🦈🌊 In this episode, Dominic shares his i...

In 2010, Samantha Gash made history as the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 x 250km ultramarathons across some of the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic). Her journey was captured in the 2013 film Desert Runners. 🏜️🏆 Beyond her running achievements, Samantha has led impactful campaigns like Run India and Freedom Runners, li...

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re excited to have Tom Baulch, AKA PrimeTrain, join us to share his story of building a massive social media following and launching successful businesses from humble beginnings. 💪📈 We dive into the critical role that discipline and hard work play in achieving success, along with the importance of staying humble and managing criticism. Tom offers i...

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Hector, real estate agent and business owner of Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. 🏡 Tom shares his insights on the current housing market, his career journey into real estate, and how he balances a successful career with personal life. 💪 We also dive into his approach to fitness, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the disciplin...

In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Ben, a former professional rugby union player who transitioned into ultra-endurance running. 🏃‍♂️🔥 Ben’s running accomplishments include the Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope, and the Kosci 100, and now he’s preparing for one of the toughest races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB. We also discuss how Ben balances his passion for endura...

Warren Proctor was a former Professional Fighter, Commando in the Australian Army Special Forces, Combat Veteran, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventure Race Athlete and Mountaineer. We covered all the topics above, and his mindset and mentality that has seen him conquer many challenges in life.

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by James Fantasia, a former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager of Game Development, Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager, and the current CEO of Norwood Football Club. 🏉🏆 We explore the world of AFL football club management, discussing recruitment dynamics, leadership in spor...

On this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Gabe, an athlete, track cyclist, and model who faced a life-changing moment when a gym injury led to the amputation of his right arm. 💪🚴‍♂️ Gabe’s story is one of remarkable resilience, perseverance, and overcoming adversity. We discuss his journey from the initial shock of losing his arm to training for the Australian Paralympic team...

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Fox, a former rifleman, paratrooper, combat veteran, firefighter, and now a successful business and gym owner. 🪖🇦🇫 Ryan and I deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, and we talk about everything from our military experiences to the challenges of returning home after deployment. We explore Ryan’s transition from military to civilian li...

On this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Kendrick Louis, a professional athlete, 2020 Nutri-Grain Ironman Series Champion, and owner of Louis Media and The Morning Club. 🌊🏅 Kendrick shares his journey as an elite athlete, discussing his disciplined morning routines, the sacrifices he’s made, and how he balances his sports career with family life and running successful businesse...

John Platten is a father, husband, former VFL/AFL player, Brownlow Medalist, business owner and much more. We discussed his early life, growing up being 1-9 children in housing trust, losing his father at the age of 18 and the amazing career he had.

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Steve McKenna, a professional Ironman athlete, father, husband, and business owner of Nerd Belts. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ We take an honest look at the realities of being a professional athlete, including the sacrifices and mental toughness required to succeed, while balancing the demands of family life and running a business. Steve opens up a...

In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Brett Sparnon, a father, husband, and exercise physiologist specializing in workplace health and wellbeing. Brett is also a strong leader in his local community, sports, and business. 🏉📚 We discuss James Kerr’s book Legacy, which highlights the New Zealand All Blacks and their winning culture, on and off the field. Brett also share...

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Shane Walker, a father, husband, business owner, and ATG-qualified movement coach. 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️❄️ We cover topics ranging from running, recovering from knee injuries, the benefits of cold plunges, to cycling training and much more. Shane offers his expertise on staying injury-free while pushing physical limits and discusses the importanc...