Episode Details

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Heston Russell — former Special Forces Commando and veteran of deployments to Afghanistan — for a direct and confronting conversation about war, veterans, media narratives, and the future of Australia.

We dive into the growing attack on Australian veterans — discussing the fallout from recent years, the Ben Roberts-Smith situation, media pressure, and the impact these narratives have had on soldiers who served overseas.

We also unpack ISIS brides, immigration, national identity, and where Australia is heading — exploring the conversations many Australians feel they can no longer openly have.

Beyond that, we talk about leadership, resilience, combat, sacrifice, and the mental toll war can leave long after the battlefield is gone.

This is a raw conversation about service, truth, loyalty, and standing by your values in a world that increasingly punishes people for speaking openly.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
🎖 Heston’s military career & Special Forces background
⚔️ Afghanistan deployments & combat experiences
🇦🇺 The attack on Australian veterans
📰 Media narratives & the Ben Roberts-Smith situation
☪️ ISIS brides & national security
🌏 Immigration and the future of Australia
🧠 Mental resilience after war
🔥 Leadership, loyalty, and speaking openly

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