Best David Hocking Podcasts (2024)

In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we do a deep dive into leadership with Major General Andrew Hocking. MAJGEN Hocking has experienced leadership at every level - Platoon, Company, Battalion and Brigade and he shares his insights into these experiences. He also reflects on leadership within the inter-agency space as well as some stories…

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David Ashley on being Army's Senior Soldier 1:31:16

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In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we sit down with WO David Ashley, previous Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army. WO Ashley gives us an up-close and no-holds-barred lesson on soldiering, life within the RAR and his experiences over a lifetime of service to the Regiment. From humble beginnings, he recounts the early days of…

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Julian Hohnen on Vaccines and winning the Lotto 1:23:05

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In this week's episode of the Soldiers 5, we speak with Julian Hohnen. A previous member of both 6 RAR and 1 RAR, Julian talks us through the life changing moment he had an adverse reaction of a vaccine as well as eventually rehabilitating and finding himself winning the lotto! We also break down Julian's part of the 6 RAR deployment to Afghanistan…

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Jason Groat and Training within the Army 1:12:26

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In this episode of Soldiers 5 Podcast, we speak with Brigadier Jason Groat, Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia about Training within the Army. What is training, how does it work within the Army, where it came from and where is it going? We also deep dive into Brigadier Groat's personal service within the RAR. From deployments as …

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Josh Munro and the Afghan NEO 1:09:12

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In this episode, we sit down with CPL Josh Munro who recently deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 1 RAR Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO). Josh breaks down what is was like deploying as a Section Commander with little to no notice and what it was like doing the mission in that country. It is a great story about leadership, dealing with ch…

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Cammie MacDougall and Armoured Infantry 2:12:20

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For this week's episode, we speak with WO2 Cammie MacDougall. Cammie transferred from the Scot's Guard to the RAR and shares his vast experiences in the world of Armoured Infantry. From Private through to Crew Commander and beyond, this is a great story about what life is like as a soldier operating an Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Cammie also breaks …

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Ben Katz on DOG Cup and the Cambrain Patrol 1:55:05

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In this episode, we speak with CAPT Ben Katz about his experiences as a Section Commander on multiple Duke of Gloucester Cup competitions (including winning) as well as representing Australian on multiple Cambrian Patrol Competitions in the UK. He is a wealth of knowledge on junior leadership and shares many tales to inspire any Section and Section…

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Glenn Crosland and the Governor General 1:37:12

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Lachlan Mitchell on Combat Shooting 1:59:55

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In this episode, we speak with SGT Lachlan Mitchell. He is one of Army's experts in Close Combat, specifically, Combat Shooting. We break down the art and science of Combat Shooting, how it has evolved throughout the years and what to expect if you are about to embark on your own Combat Shooting Course. A great episode for anyone that loves to shoo…

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John Stonebridge and the Bravery Medal 2:34:40

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In this episode of "Soldiers 5," we explore the remarkable life of John Stonebridge, who dedicated over 40 years to the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). From serving in 1 RAR to becoming a Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) and receiving a Bravery Medal, John's story is one of unwavering commitment, leadership, courage and a lot of laughs. Join us as …

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End of Season 2012-13 3:37

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A look back over some of the people interviewed by Simon Wells during the 2012-13 season. Includes Wales Under 15 Coach Louisa-Jayne Daniel, Shevaun Collier, Rebecca Hocking, Beth Thomas & David White.By David White