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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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1:17:23

5 With A Digger. Matthew French. The Youth Regiment.

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2026/02/18

Episode 102 and I’m joined by Matthew French. Matthew is an Australian Army veteran, Infantry Paratrooper, former leader in Veteran Mentors, and now the CEO of The Youth Regiment. After serving his country on deployment, Matthew transitioned his passion for leadership and mentorship into the civilian space — co-founding Veteran Mentors and delivering impactful programs for young people facing real adversity across Australia.Today, through The Youth Regiment, he’s driving an Australia-first,

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1:15:15

5 With A Digger. Ryan Fox. The Youth Regiment.

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2026/02/11

Episode 101 and I’m joined by Ryan. Ryan enlisted in 2009, marched out of Kapooka in 2010 and posted to 3RAR. He completed Basic Parachute Course, Assault Pioneer Course, deployed to Afghanistan with MTF-5, later qualified as a Combat Engineer before transferring to become an ADF Firefighter with 6 Aviation Regiment.Medically discharged in 2017 with physical and mental injuries, Ryan did what many struggle to do — he rebuilt. He faced his demons, sorted his injuries, and turned pain into

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1:16:19

5 With A Digger. Jarch. Episode 100!

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2026/02/04

Episode and I’m joined by Jarchy. Jarch never wore the uniform himself, but his respect for the Defence community runs deep. That respect was forged through his family, particularly his grandfather’s service, which gave him a grounded understanding of what it truly means to serve: the sacrifice, the mateship, and the quiet strength of the families who stand behind every digger.Jarch is a natural storyteller. A bloke who brings honesty, chaos, humour, and vulnerability in equal measure. In this

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1:08:56

5 With A Digger. Tooney.

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2026/01/28

Episode 99 and I’m joined by Tooney. Tooney originally applied to join the RAAF as an Airfield Defence Guard, he instead enlisted into the Australian Army as a Rifleman in 2007. While at Kapooka, he trade-transferred into Air Dispatch, marching out with the Royal Australian Corps of Transport and posting to 176 Air Dispatch Squadron after training at Puckapunyal.In 2008, an injury cut his Basic Parachute Course short — but it never slowed him down. Away from service life, he earned selection in the

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5 With A Digger. Chad.

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2026/01/21

Episode 98 and I’m joined by Chad. Chad served as an Army Infantry Soldier from 2017–2021, earning his DFSW qualification and stepping up as a Fitness Leader during his time in uniform. Known for his relentless work ethic and high standards, he capped it off by taking out Best at Physical Training at Singleton, a massive achievement in any soldier’s career.Life after Defence hasn’t slowed him down one bit. Chad has doubled down on his passion for fitness, now a qualified personal trainer, helping

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5 With A Digger. Grant - Rippys Clothing Company.

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2026/01/14

Episode 97 and I’m joined by Grant from Rippys Clothing. Grant might not be a veteran, but the values behind Rippy’s align strongly with what this podcast stands for: resilience, mental health, accountability, and backing your mates. Built from the ground up, Rippy’s isn’t just a clothing brand.It’s a platform for real conversations and real stories, especially the ones that often go unheard.This yarn is about purpose over trends, creating something meaningful from scratch, and using creativity to

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37:54

5 With A Digger. Best of Part 3!

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2026/01/07

As we roll into the New Year, we’re dropping a few “best of” episodes, The biggest laughs, the hardest conversations, and the moments that reminded us why this podcast exists.These episodes are a look back at the year that was:Real storiesReal peopleReal conversationsPlenty of laughs and plenty of heartPerfect listening whether you’re on leave, on duty, on the road, or just stealing five quiet minutes over the break.A massive thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, supported, and backed 5 With

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5 With A Digger. Best of Part 2!

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2025/12/31

As we roll into the Christmas break, we’re dropping a few “best of” episodes, The biggest laughs, the hardest conversations, and the moments that reminded us why this podcast exists.These episodes are a look back at the year that was:Real storiesReal peopleReal conversationsPlenty of laughs and plenty of heartPerfect listening whether you’re on leave, on duty, on the road, or just stealing five quiet minutes over the break.A massive thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, supported, and backed

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5 With A Digger. Best of Part 1!

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/12/24

As we roll into the Christmas break, we’re dropping a few “best of” episodes, The biggest laughs, the hardest conversations, and the moments that reminded us why this podcast exists.These episodes are a look back at the year that was:Real storiesReal peopleReal conversationsPlenty of laughs and plenty of heartPerfect listening whether you’re on leave, on duty, on the road, or just stealing five quiet minutes over the break.A massive thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, supported, and backed

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1:08:35

5 With A Digger. Christmas Special Featuring Crowy.

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2025/12/17

Episode 93 and I’m joined by Crowy.This is our final guest episode for the year, and we’re closing it out with Crowy, returning for the third time. This one’s about Christmas on deployment, the highs, the lows, missing home, and the mateship that fills the gaps when you’re in cams instead of boardies. The toll it takes on our servicemen and women, and the amazing families at home holding everything down while waiting for their loved ones to come home.Find us on Instagram and Facebook

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5 With A Digger. Colleen.

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2025/12/10

Episode 92 and I’m joined by Colleen. Colleen is aformer RAAF Aeronautical Life Support Fitter turned professional natural bodybuilder, mindset coach, and founder of The Adventurous Muse.After a decade holding her own in a hyper-masculine military environment, Colleen now teaches high-performance discipline through a feminine lens, blending strength, strategy, and deep self-awareness.She’s the creator of the DIR Method (Discipline. Integrity. Resilience.) A framework now used by veterans, athletes,

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1:05:39

5 With A Digger. Josh Atkins.

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2025/12/03

Episode 91 and I’m joined by Josh. Josh has packed plenty into both service and civvy life. He enlisted in 2009, smashed out IETs as a Steward at HMAS Cerberus, posted to 5RAR, then back to Cerberus to play footy and re-trade as a Cook before heading to 7CSSB.He discharged in 2015, but kicked off his own business within 3 months and has been very successful in the PT and the sports science field! In 2021 he launched Weight of War, raising $52k+ across four events and already on track to add another

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5 With A Digger. Zian.

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2025/11/26

Episode 90 and I’m joined by Zian. Zian enlisted in 2010 at just 17, kicked off her paperwork at 16, and hit the ground running.She was thrown into Artillery straight out of Kapooka, hated it, got sick, and fought her way back to clerks where she felt she belonged. From 2CER to HQ 1 DIV/DJFHQ, she found her passion for policy and keeping the Army machine moving. A deployment on Op Hawick in 2014, a promo posting to 6 RAR in 2015, and key admin roles right across the battalion, she smashed every job

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5 With A Digger. Blake.

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2025/11/23

Episode 89 and I’m joined by Blake. Blake is the son of a veteran who served 13 years in the Australian Army, and a young bloke already showing the same strength and character.He’s a premiership-winning Maroochydore Swans under-12s footballer who lives and breathes the game, but what really sets him apart is what he stands for off the field.Blake is passionate about raising awareness around teen suicide and using his voice to make a real impact. For someone his age, that level of compassion,

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5 With A Digger. Pete.

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2025/11/19

Episode 88 and I’m joined by Pete. Pete kicked off his Army journey back in July 2002 and went on to serve right through to 2019, a massive 17-year career that took him across some of the most specialised and demanding roles in the ADF. Pete started out in the Royal Australian Artillery with 108 Battery, working as a gun number before stepping forward into the FO world. In 2007 he completed a Clerk course to help fill a growing admin gap, then pushed himself even further becoming a JTAC in 2008,

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5 With A Digger. Chris Phillis.

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2025/11/12

Episode 87 and I’m joined by Chris. Chris enlisted in January 2001 at just 19 years old. After finishing school and trying a few different jobs, he joined the Army as an Infantryman with 5/7 RAR in Darwin. Soon after, he was part of Operation Relex following the Tampa boat incident, right around the time of 9/11. He went on to deploy to East Timor in 2002 as an assault gunner, then to Iraq in 2004 with SECDET V, where his team faced regular contact and attacks.In 2006, he deployed to Afghanistan

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1:01:59

5 With A Digger. Matt Skol Beard Co!

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Episode 86 and I’m joined by Matt. Matt served with 7RAR as a grunt, and like a lot of veterans, his time in the Army came with a few bumps along the way. Matt faced some pretty serious disciplinary issues during his service, challenges that ended up shaping the man he’s become today. After leaving Defence, he completely rebuilt his life from scratch. That journey led him to create Skol Beard Co, a brand that’s grown into an incredible post-service success story, one built on resilience, ownership,

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1:05:11

5 With A Digger. Timmy.

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2025/10/29

Episode 85 and I’m joined by Tim. Tim took a bit of an unconventional path through the Defence Force. He went through the Accelerated Training Option, which meant months of back-to-back courses, starting with a stint at Edinburgh Airbase, then on to Kapooka, Simpson Barracks, and Puckapunyal.He served a couple of years before deciding to step away to focus on what really drove him, his passion for fighting and coaching.Tim was a full-time fighter and coach, juggling training, weekends away, and the

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5 With A Digger. Ryan Brown. One Round Wars.

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/10/26

Episode 84 and I’m Joined by Ryan. Ryan is a retired professional fighter who’s turned his own battles into a mission to help others. Ryan used fighting and martial arts to keep his mental health in check, and that journey gave him the confidence to speak up about the struggles he once kept silent. It also inspired him to create One Round Wars, a movement for men’s mental health built around the power of training, discipline, and community. Ryan’s story is raw and powerful, from growing up with a

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1:04:19

5 With A Digger. Stephen 'Locky' Lockwood

5 With A Digger Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Episode 83 and I’m Joined by Locky. Locky served in the Australian Army from 2008 to 2019. He deployed to Timor in 2009 with 2RAR, and later to Afghanistan in 2013 with 7RAR. After years in the infantry, he spent time at CTC in training and support roles before finishing his service with 7RAR and discharging medically in 2019. Locky calls his career “pretty average” — but that’s exactly what we love to explore here: the real, unfiltered stories of everyday service and the people behind the uniform

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