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5 With A Digger Podcast

A couple of beers and a yarn with some of the people who have served or do serve our great country in the armed forces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Renee.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Episode 56 and I’m joined by Renee! Renee joined the navy when she was 18, in 2007 after a rebellious childhood. She spent a total of 6 years in defence. She deployed to Operation resolute in 2009. Having 3 children while in the navy, moving across the country. She discharged in 2013. She now focuses her life on her real estate career and being a mum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Are You Bogged Mate.

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2025/04/30

Episode 55 and I’m joined by Mary from Are You Bogged Mate! After years working in rural and remote Australia, Mary has a knack for communicating with men and helping them tackle adversity and other challenges! Although Mary herself isn’t a veteran, her organization aligns with plenty of the values of our podcast and what we are trying to do with building a community of like minded people!Also, huge happy birthday to my best mate, my son Thomas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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5 With A Digger. ANZAC Day Special Featuring Crowy.

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2025/04/23

Episode 54 and I’m joined by Crowy! Crowy first came on the show on episode 3 and he returns for a special ANZAC Day special! It’s also 5WAD’s first birthday! We talk about the significance of this special day, traditions, history and so much more! Crowy also touches on life since his first episode premiered on the 5 With A Digger network! Huge shoutout to the amazing men and women who have and continue to give their lives for ours. Lest We Forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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5 With A Digger. Rod.

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2025/04/16

Episode 53 and I’m joined by Rod. He joined the Navy in Jun 2001, his first deployment was to Iraq in 2003 followed by RIMPAC in 2004. Moving to Military Intelligence in 2005, KAAOT in 2006, CTF158 in 2007/8, Newcastle OP Manitou in 2013. He was then posted to Defence Force Recruiting 2014-17, deployed to Bahrain in 2020 and returned to HMAS Brisbane 2021/22. He was medically discharged from the ADF in Apr 2022. We talk about life after defence and some incredible therapy he was treated with to help

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5 With A Digger. Stu J.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Episode 52 and I’m joined by Stu. He joined the Royal Marine Commandos as a young Officer in 1985 and got his Green Beret in 1986. He Served for just under twenty years and was deployed on operational tours in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, both Gulf Wars, Rwanda and South Africa. He specialized in Arctic Warfare, Sniper, was a Platoon Weapons Officer as well as Physical Training and Sports Officer and Para and Dive Trained.He also represented the Combined Services at cricket and

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5 With A Digger. Simon.

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2025/04/02

Episode 51 and I’m joined by Simon. Growing up in the Gold Coast with a strong sporting background, and a wholesome loving family, he joined the army at age 17 in 2002. Both his older and younger brothers joining defence too. Simon completed 6 weeks at Kapooka and prepared for his first deployment to The Solomon Islands in 2003.He followed that deployment with two trips to East Timor and two trips to Afghanistan on SOTG Rotation. Following his deployments and career he discharged in 2014. Since

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1:33:36

5 With A Digger. Bryan Perry.

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2025/03/26

WELCOME TO OUR 50TH EPISODE! Episode 50 and I'm joined by my mate Bryze from the Deadass Podcast! Not only does he host his own podcast he also runs a funeral home, pet cremation service and a Harley hearse service. Although Bryze isn't a veteran himself he has hosted countless veteran funerals and offers an insight into the funeral industry. I also wanted to have a yarn with him to celebrate my 50th ep! Huge shout out to everyone who has been a part of this journey with me so far and I cant wait

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5 With A Digger. Darren Hurford.

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2025/03/19

Episode 49 and I'm joined by Darren Hurford.Darren enlisted in the Army in 2013 at 27 years old under the DRS program. After completing basic training and Infantry IET’s he went to the AIT program at Holdsworthy, then on to Commando selection in 2014. After being medically withdrawn from the course he was posted to 6 RAR later that year and struggled with the day to day soldier life in the battalion. In 2015 he attempted the Basic Reconnaissance Course but was unsuccessful in passing. The following

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1:02:57

5 With A Digger. Hayden Heath.

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2025/03/12

Episode 48 and I sit down with Hayden Heath. With a dynamic 9 year army career including deployments to Afghanistan at the age of 23, Hayden helps to lead and inspire both men and women, awakening the buried inner warrior. Through leading high stakes missions overseas and adapting military grade leadership skills and communication. Now as the founder of Firevolt he applies peak performance principles learned in the military to driver personal, business and professional growth. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:37:42

5 With A Digger. John Armfield.

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2025/03/05

Episode 47 and I'm joined by John Armfield. John joined the navy in 2003 and spent 20 years in service. He completed several phases of naval training including diving and demolitions, leadership training, clearance and specialty courses. Since leaving the navy in 2023 John has played a significant role in media, including providing testimony to the royal commission into defence and veteran suicide about the death of his brother, RAAF Leading Aircraftman Andrew Armfield. Hosted on Acast. See

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5 With A Digger. Dan 2.0

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2025/02/26

Episode 46 and im joined by Dan. Dan joined the RAAF in 2014 as a tech before changing to a clerk. He deployed to AMAB in 2019. He left full time service in 2021 but still continued to work with DVA as an advocate and fulfilling his reserves obligations. Now he works FIFO on the gas rigs and spends plenty of time keeping fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Breath By Wyld Woman.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/02/23

Episode 45 and I sit down for a quick chat with Temeeka. Temeeka is a qualified breathwork facilitator and crystal healer dedicated to helping people regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their inner strength. Temeeka isn't a veteran however i believe some of her skills and beliefs could help my audience.Merch available at https://www.crewapparelprint.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:53

5 With A Digger. Deadass Podcast Archive Collab

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Episode 44 and we faced a few technical and timing challenges this week so we have dug through the archives to bring you another collab with our mate Bryze on the Deadass Podcast from last year. Make sure you head over and give the deadass podcast some love on the socials! Regular programming to resume next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Jono.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Episode 43 and I'm Joined by Jono. Jono joined in July 2005 till Oct 2010. He joined as infantry and followed in his fathers footsteps who served in infantry in Vietnam. He had several deployments to the Solomon Islands, East Timor and training in Germany before being medically discharged. He now spends his days taking veterans fishing and building his youtube channel Big Reds Aussie Adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Greg Dolman.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/02/09

Episode 42 and I'm joined by Greg. Greg is a local personal trainer who has worked with a variety of clients from professional athletes, veterans, people with disabilities, amputees and so many more. Greg has been integral in my health and fitness journey and he has some incredible insights and beliefs with years and years of knowledge and experience which i know will be valuable to our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Marlon. Part 2.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Episode 41 and I'm joined by Marlon. Marlon is back for a part two to follow up on his life since discharge after 16 years in the navy. Hear about his mental health, physical health, buying a house and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Tayla.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Episode 40 and I'm joined by Tayla. another guest who grew up in country Victoria. She joined the army at age 19 in the ready reserves scheme, from recovery mechanical roles, the black Saturday bushfire operations, deployments, medic and theatre technician roles her 30 year career was cut short with medical and mental health problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:44

5 With A Digger. Special Episode. Roads We've Walked...

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/01/26

Episode 39 and we were lucky enough to sit down with Ty from 'The Roads We've Walked' Podcast. Ty talks to me about my life, my podcast '5 With A Digger' and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Matt.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Episode 38 and I'm joined by Matt. Growing up in country Victoria, Matt always knew he would join the army. Enlisting at 18 matt focused his career on combat fitness designing programs still used by the defence force. 11 years of service, overseas exercises, countless stories and experiences and finally a medical discharge. Matt now spends his days as a personal trainer and bootcamp style instructor on the sunshine coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 With A Digger. Dylan.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2024/12/25

Episode 37 and I'm joined by Dylan. Dylan joined straight after high school but injured himself in initial training at Kapooka. He continued with his IET Training but battled with his injury for the rest of his career, eventually being medically discharged just short of 4 years. We touch on how he was treated and his mental health challenges he faced since joining and injuring himself.Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and shout out to the amazing men and women deployed and working over Christmas,

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