Best Armour Class Podcasts (2024)

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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 1 2:10:54

8h ago2:10:54

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On this week’s podcast Episode 100: I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamberger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment as a Commando, Craig deployed on multiple operations, including Timor…

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True Blue Conversations - Television Journalist 60 Minutes Reporter Amelia Adams 1:03:50

15h ago1:03:50

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On this week’s podcast, I speak with Television Journalist Amelia Adams. Amelia has been a journalist for more than 21 years; more than 14 of those with the 9 Network. Before joining the 60 Minutes team in 2022, she was Nine’s Senior Foreign Correspondent in North America. Amelia’s live reporting from the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrectio…

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Armoured Corps Veteran and Current QFES Station Officer Luke Smith 2:39:15

15d ago2:39:15

2:39:15

On this week’s podcast, I speak with a former Australian Army veteran serving in the Royal Australian Infantry 2RAR and Royal Australian Armoured Corps 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment and 2nd Cavalry Regiment current Queensland Fire Service Station Officer Luke Smith. Luke deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2011 he applied for the Queensland Fire S…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces SASR Brigadier Ret. Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar Part 2 2:43:34

28d ago2:43:34

2:43:34

Part 2 of our chat with former Australian SAS soldier and officer, Brigadier Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar (Retd). Dan joined the Army at 17 years old as a private soldier and served for over 42 years before discharging for medical reasons. Between 1982-1992, Dan completed the SAS selection course three times (Yep wait for the story. He served in a Sabr…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces SASR Brigadier Ret. Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar Part 1 1:38:29

1M ago1:38:29

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On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Australian SAS soldier and officer, Brigadier Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar (Retd). Dan joined the Army at 17 years old as a private soldier and served for over 42 years before discharging for medical reasons. Between 1982-1992, Dan completed the SAS selection course three times (Yep wait for the story.. He se…

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True Blue Conversations - Navy Veteran Jennifer Wittwer CSM (RET) 1:59:56

2M ago1:59:56

1:59:56

On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Royal Australian Navy veteran Jennifer Wittwer CSM. Jennifer Wittwer joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1981 as a supply officer. She went on to have an international career as a thought leader, humanitarian, and advocate for women’s rights, equality, and empowerment. Some of her roles in uniform have in…

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True Blue Conversations - Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment CO Brigadier Ian Langford DSC & Two Bars Rtd 2:06:44

2M ago2:06:44

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On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment Commanding Officer Brigadier Ret Ian Langford DSC & Bars. Ian served for 30 years as a senior officer in the Australian Defence Force, Ian had the challenge and opportunity of leading large and small teams in complex and ambiguous environments. Ian held a ra…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator John Dixon 2:17:45

3M ago2:17:45

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On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator John Dixon. John spent 16 years in the Australian Army. During his postings at 1RAR and 6RAR, he deployed to East Timor which gave him an introduction to military active deployments. After completing SF selection and the Commando reinforcement cycle…

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2 Mark Henneberry 2:05:02

3M ago2:05:02

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On this week’s podcast, I sat down with Royal Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2 Mark Henneberry. Mark served for 23 years in the RAA. Mark joined the Army at 17. We discussed his deployment to Cambodia in 1993 and the effects of deploying at a young age. Mark talked about what all veterans and first responders face when they discharge, f…

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True Blue Conversations - Director of the Australian War Memorial Matt Anderson PSM 46:01

4M ago46:01

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A momentous ANZAC Day 2024 with the launch of my interview with Matt Anderson PSM, an ADF veteran and the Director of the Australian War Memorial, Matt discusses the current and future re-development of the war memorial, as well as what the memorial and the term ‘remembrance” means him. I remain inspired to hear Matt speak about the essence of what…

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True Blue Conversations - A Woman of Force Deborah Wallace Detective Superintendent (Ret) - Part 2 1:28:52

4M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

On this week’s podcast, I sat down with Detective Superintendent (Ret) Deb Wallace NSW Police veteran serving for 36 years. Deb joined the NSW Police in 1983 and quickly found herself gaining notoriety early in her career when she was involved in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby. From this, she was invited to under…

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True Blue Conversations - A Woman of Force Deborah Wallace Detective Superintendent (Ret) 1:28:58

5M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

On this week’s podcast, I sat down with Detective Superintendent (Ret) Deb Wallace NSW Police veteran serving for 36 years. Deb joined the NSW Police in 1983 and quickly found herself gaining notoriety early in her career when she was involved in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby. From this, she was invited to under…

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True Blue Conversations - Johanna Griggs AM TV Personality / Former Commonwealth Games Swimmer 1:49:42

5M ago1:49:42

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On this week’s podcast I sat down with Television Personality Johanna Griggs AM Before Johanna was on our television screens; she was a superstar Australian swimmer. We spoke about Joh’s life growing up, representing Australia, and winning a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. We spoke about Joh entering the world of television at such a y…

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True Blue Conversations - Former NSW Undercover & Tactical Police Officer Andrew “Panda” MacFarlane 2:20:20

6M ago2:20:20

2:20:20

On this week’s podcast I sat down with former NSW Police Officer Andrew “Panda” MacFarlane We spoke about his life and serving for 21 years in the NSW Police Force. The roller coaster ride in policing that stretched from being a general duties officer, then moving to undercover roles in various agencies including the NSW Crime Commission NSW Drug E…

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True Blue Conversations - Michael “Slatt’s” Slattery 2nd Commando Regiment Combat Medic 2:36:35

6M ago2:36:35

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On this week’s podcast speak with former Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Warrant Officer from the 2nd Commando Regiment Michael "Slatts" Slattery. Slatt’s enlisted in 1986 as a medic in the Australian Army serving 26years with multiple postings to different units. At the age of 36 Slatt’s attempted and passed the Commando Selection Training Cou…

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True Blue Conversations - Matthew Connelly Cavanagh 1:38:20

7M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

On this week’s podcast, I speak to 3 RAR / Current Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Station Officer Matthew Connelly Cavanagh. Matt was posted into 3 RAR and deployed to East Timor in 1999. In 2000, Matt then transferred to Army Fire Service. In 2004, Matt discharged from the Army and joined the ACT Fire Brigade until 2008. In that sam…

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True Blue Conversations - NSW Police & Fire Rescue NSW Firefighter Veteran Mitch Parker 2:08:37

7M ago2:08:37

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On this week’s podcast I speak to Mitch Parker former NSW Police officer former Superintendent NSW SES Command of the New England and Retained Fire Fighter with Fire and Rescue NSW. Mitch spent 17 years within the NSW police and 17 years and counting as a retained fire fighter with NSW Fire and Rescue. During his time within both roles Mitch has ma…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Army Photographer Veteran Rachel Ingram Part 2 59:50

8M ago59:50

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On part two of our chat with Rachel Ingram we speak about coming back from deployments. Being medically discharged from the Army after 19 year’s service and facing what every veteran faces when they leave the ADF, Transition, finding purpose after service and finding a new identity away from Defence the highs and the lows faced by all veterans and …

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Army Photographer Veteran Rachel Ingram Part 1 2:39:19

8M ago2:39:19

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On this week’s podcast, I speak with Army veteran Rachel Ingram. Rache served for 19 years in the Australian Army deployed on multiple deployments, including East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq, Solomon Islands, and multiple deployments in Australia. Rache was a photographer in the Army and covered many official events throughout her service. Rache was s…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment/ Police Veteran : The Tip of the Spear 2:58:11

9M ago2:58:11

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On this week’s podcast I speak with Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment Veteran / Police Officer Murray Turner. A friend submitted an application on behalf of Murray to become a NSW Police Officer. After a short two-year career as a Police Officer, Murray was looking to further his career in which he decided to join the Royal Australian…

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True Blue Conversations - WA Police Officer Stephanie Bochorsky 2:38:49

9M ago2:38:49

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On this week’s podcast I speak with Western Australian Police Officer / Army veteran Senior Constable Stephanie Bochorsky SC, who had a willingness to serve and her dream was to join the police from a young age. This dream was achieved in 2008 when Stephanie was accepted into the WA Police academy, Steph had to overcome adversity and also sat the p…

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True Blue Conversations - Damien Thomlinson 2nd Commando Veteran 3:13:47

10M ago3:13:47

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On this week’s podcast I speak with Damien Thomlinson former 2nd Commando Regiment Operator, Author, Actor, Motivational Speaker , Golfer, Double Amputee IED Survivor. Inspired by the military service of his grandfather, Damien joined the Australian Defence Force and at the age of just 24 achieved his dream of becoming a Commando. This elite group …

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True Blue Conversations - Jordan Mccallum 4RAR Commando / SASR Veteran 2:16:05

10M ago2:16:05

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On this week’s podcast we speak with former 4RAR Commando / SASR Veteran Jordan McCallum. Jordan served 19 years within the Australian Army, starting as an infantryman and first deploying to East Timor in 2003 with the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Shortly after returning he passed the Special Forces (SF) barrier test for 2nd Commando Re…

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True Blue Conversations - Sonya Leeding Blue Widow 1:57:36

11M ago1:57:36

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On this week's episode we speak with current serving Queensland Police Officer (QPS) Detective Senior Constable / Author Sonya Leeding, Born in New Zealand, Sonya relocated to Australia with her parents and three siblings in 1987. Sonya grew up in Logan and relocated to the Gold Coast in 2001. After completing a double degree, a Bachelor of Arts in…

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True Blue Conversations - 2 x Olympian Kayaker & QFS Firefighter Aly Bull 1:05:31

11M ago1:05:31

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On this week’s podcast we speak with 2 x Olympian kayaker & QFS Queensland Fire Service firefighter Aly Bull. Born and raised in Queensland Aly’s love for the water came at a young age. Unable to go to the Olympic Games in her chosen sport of surf lifesaving, Alyssa ‘Aly’ Bull started kayaking to fulfil an Olympic dream. Bull was inspired to try ka…

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True Blue Conversations - RAAF Wing Commander (Ret’d) Sharon Bown 1:49:25

12M ago1:49:25

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RAAF Wing Commander (Ret’d) Sharon Bown “One Woman's War and Peace: a nurse's journey in the Royal Australian Air Force”. On this week’s podcast we speak with former Wing Commander Sharon Bown (Ret'd) completed her Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Tasmania in 1995. In 1999 wanting more of a challenge Sharon joined the Air Force RAAF. Born a…

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True Blue Conversations - Liz McConaghy RAF Chinook Crew Chick 2:11:37

12M ago2:11:37

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On this week’s podcast we speak with RAF Chinook Aircrewman Liz McConaghy. Liz grew up in a small country town and at 17 joined the RAF, to follow her dream of becoming a chinook Aircrewman serving for 17 years a job she loved. At 21 Liz was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was the only female ‘crewman’ on the Chinook wing for four…

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True Blue Conversations - Former Special Forces Operator Warrant Officer Ant Plater 2:11:42

1y ago2:11:42

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On this week’s podcast we speak with Former Special Forces Operator Warrant Officer Ant Plater served in the Australian Defence Force for 27 years, 17 of which were with formally 4RAR Commando now the 2nd Commando Regiment. He deployed to Somalia, Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, served in the Tactical Assault Group-East, and was th…

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True Blue Conversations - Cameron Hardiman former Victorian and AFP Police Officer Part 2 1:38:15

1y ago1:38:15

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On this week’s podcast Adam sits down with Cameron Hardiman former Victorian and AFP Police Officer. Cameron joined the Victoria Police at eighteen years old and served over 35 years in policing. Firstly, with Victoria Police and then with the Australian Federal Police. Most of his time with Victoria Police was as an air observer with the Police Ai…

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True Blue Conversations - Cameron Hardiman former Victorian and AFP Police Officer Part 1 1:40:11

1y ago1:40:11

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On this week’s podcast Adam sits down with Cameron Hardiman former Victorian and AFP Police Officer. Cameron joined the Victoria Police at eighteen years old and served over 35 years in policing. Firstly, with Victoria Police and then with the Australian Federal Police. Most of his time with Victoria Police was as an air observer with the Police Ai…

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True Blue Conversations - Nathan Tolman 3RAR/ 6RAR Veteran 2:48:03

1y ago2:48:03

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On this week’s Podcast Adam chats to Australian Army Veteran Nathan Tolman CSM. Better known by his nickname “Tolly" reached the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2 both serving as a Paratrooper in the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and Infantryman in the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Nathan deployed on multiple deployments includin…

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True Blue Conversations - James Koens Rescue Helicopter Crewman 2:26:09

1y ago2:26:09

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In this weeks Podcast Adam sits down with James Koens former Australian Army soldier, spending a few years in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps and then transferring to The Australian Army Aviation Corps as a loadmaster. James has an extensive background in Government and Defence. After 15 years service with the Australian Army, James is now a Tr…

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True Blue Conversations - Katarina Carroll QPS Commissioner 1:20:28

1y ago1:20:28

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In this Weeks Podcast Adam sits down with QPS Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM was sworn in as the 20th Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on 8 July 2019 the first female in the state to be appointed. Commissioner Carroll is the Chair of the QPS Board of Management. During her policing career, which began in 1983, Commissioner Car…

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True Blue Conversations - Drugs, Guns, Lies QPS Police Veteran Author Keith Banks 2:00:48

1y ago2:00:48

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In this week’s Podcast Adam sits down Keith Banks, who is one of Queensland's most decorated police officers, a recipient of the Bravery Medal and twice awarded the prestigious Queensland Police Valour Award medal, among other honours. He is a passionate advocate for changing the way mental health is regarded, discussed, and supported. Keith is the…

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True Blue Conversations - Sarah Spicer Fire Rescue NSW 1:21:50

1+ y ago1:21:50

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In this week’s Podcast Adam sits down with Fire and Rescue NSW Qualified Firefighter Sarah Spicer, Sarah comes from a rich family history of First Responders, her dad was an Intensive Care Paramedic and Sarah wanted to follow in her dad’s footsteps, but because of his service he developed severe PTS from his service and talked Sarah out of joining …

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Navy Commander Sandy Coulson CSM Rtd Part 3 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

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Adam is joined in a 3-part Episode with Royal Australian Navy Commander Sandy Coulson CSM Rtd. Serving for 26 years fulltime service then transferring to the reserves. Sandy joined the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) as an Officer Cadet in late 1974. There were only 25 WRANS Officers plus an even smaller group of female nurses who ma…

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Episode 5: ‘Health First’ and curriculum reform in China 8:04

1+ y ago8:04

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Navy Commander Sandy Coulson CSM Rtd Part 2 1:20:57

1+ y ago1:20:57

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Adam is joined in a 3-part Episode with Royal Australian Navy Commander Sandy Coulson CSM Rtd. Serving for 26 years fulltime service then transferring to the reserves. Sandy joined the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) as an Officer Cadet in late 1974. There were only 25 WRANS Officers plus an even smaller group of female nurses who ma…

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Episode 4: Continuing professional development for physical education teachers in Europe 7:06

1+ y ago7:06

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Navy Commander Sandy Coulson CSM Rtd 1:06:33

1+ y ago1:06:33

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Adam is joined in a 3-part Episode with Royal Australian Navy Commander Sandy Coulson CSM Rtd. Serving for 26 years fulltime service then transferring to the reserves. Sandy joined the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) as an Officer Cadet in late 1974. There were only 25 WRANS Officers plus an even smaller group of female nurses who ma…

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Episode 3: Physical education and the art of teaching 7:43

1+ y ago7:43

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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True Blue Conversations - Rebecca Doyle Director of the Sir John Monash Centre 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

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Rebecca Doyle is the Director of the Sir John Monash Centre, in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Rebecca is also the senior in-country representative for the Department of Veterans' Affairs, as Counsellor accredited to the Australian Embassy in Paris. Prior to her appointment as Director of the Sir John Monash Centre, Rebecca was the Director of the Ove…

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Episode 2: Exploring the changes of physical education in the age of Covid-19 6:02

1+ y ago6:02

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 1: Rethinking the classification of games and sports 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

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I have begin a new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and usefulness of P…

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True Blue Conversations - Michael Kelly - Malaya Emergancy 1:14:07

1+ y ago1:14:07

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In this week’s Episode Adam is having a conversation with AWM Historian Michael Kelly about Australia’s involvement in a largely overlooked conflict - the ‘Malayan Emergency’. . The ‘Emergency’ began in mid-1948, but Australia’s involvement didn’t begin until 1950, the year the Korean War started. Australia’s initial commitment was from the RAAF wi…

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True Blue Conversations - Paul 'Warlord' Warren 1:39:07

1+ y ago1:39:07

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In this week’s conversation Adam is joined by former Australian Muay Thai kick-boxing champion and Aussie soldier, Paul 'Warlord' Waaaaaarrrrrrennnnn! Paul is no stranger to the physically punishing world of martial arts at its highest level and the demands of being a soldier. But nothing could prepare him for the violence and brutality of the figh…

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True Blue Conversations - John Quaife RAAF FA-18 Fighter Pilot Top Gun 1:42:16

1+ y ago1:42:16

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In this week’s episode Adam is having a conversation with Air Vice-Marshal (Retired) John Quaife. John spent 28 years living every young kids dream as a fighter pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force. He is a graduate of the RAAF’s ‘top gun’ training course and his service career included command of one of Australia’s finest fighter squadrons. O…

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True Blue Conversations - BrothersNBooks with Captain Dylan Conway 1:13:04

1+ y ago1:13:04

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In the first podcast of Season 4 Adam is joined by the man with the moustache and a love for reading, 6 RAR infantry Captain, Dylan Conway. Dylan is the founder of BrothersNBooks, a charity that is seeking to make reading cool again. BrothersNBooks was founded in 2020 after the pandemic crisis which saw millions of people around the world suffering…

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True Blue History - Troy Knight Combat Controller 1:54:40

1+ y ago1:54:40

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In season 3 finale Adam interviews Troy Knight, Troy is a former Royal Australian Airforce Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Author, and PSD Operator. The Combat Controllers are known as the Special Forces unit of the Air Force, with Troy deploying alongside members of the Special Operations Task Group in combat in the Middle East. Throughout his M…

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True Blue History - Army Corporal Armond Cav Veteran Chris May 2:07:50

1+ y ago2:07:50

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Chris May joined the Australian Army at 16.9months, Chris was a war veteran at nineteen deploying to Afghanistan in 2009, Chris deployed again in 2011 and on September 23rd 2011, Chris’s life changed forever when he survived driving over an improvised explosive device. Chris has gone on to do so much for veterans and veterans mental health he forme…

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