Axons Unleashed

When Luke was first posted to East Timor as part of the DCP, he was completely unaware of the journey ahead of him. What was meant to be a 24-month posting of a lifetime with his new son and wife, soon changed to become a nightmare that would not end. 

This situation eventually saw Luke medically discharge from a budding career as an Army Officer. On this episode hear an incredibly vulnerable and moving recount from Luke himself as he sits with RT to properly debrief the challenges and struggles faced by him and his family during an almost 5-year tenure abroad. 

There are tears on this one - can you guess who from?

We can guarantee you that on this episode of Axons Unleashed you will hear THE most entertaining podcast on tax depreciation you’ll ever come across! Learning the basics of depreciation is a major factor in being successful in property. Now that may not seem like a huge claim, but just wait until you hear from Tyron Hyde, the owner of one of Australia’s largest Quantity Surveyors, Washington & Brown. Tyron is one of the rare characters to come through our studio who manages to match Robbie and Luke’s energy and enthusiasm! 

It was like listening to an episode of The Footy Show! Hear Tyron’s unique story from labouring in London on minimum wage to partnering and eventually owning a multi-million dollar company. This is a belter of a podcast episode! 

Axon’s Unleashed is back and we’re kicking off with an incredible episode that will have you wanting more.RT is joined in the studio by Tristan, a veteran who served with Robbie in Sydney, and Sean, the owner and founder of Atlantis Recovery Centre. ARC is the first of its kind in Australia, a fully- equipped, private appointment-based health centre aiming to provide a friendly and holistic experience to rehabilitation through innovative therapies, treatments and technology. 

That’s a mouthful - in short, the centre has the most amazing equipment you’ll ever see in a gym. Let alone a gym for Veterans and First Responders. Only more amazing than the facility itself, is Sean’s story that led him here. From hooligan days on the streets of London, including starting and finishing a few riots to and from EPL games, to building an empire on the Gold Coast, Sean’s story is one of tragedy and over-coming seemingly impossible challenges to create his legacy. Find more from about the Atlantis Recovery Centre at: https://atlantisrc.com.au/

*Disclaimer. In this episode there are discussions about depression, mental health and suicide, which can be distressing. If you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24-hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14. Open Arms is for current and ex-serving Australian Defence personnel and their families when they need someone to talk to, please look after yourself. www.openarms.gov.au 

Get ready to be transported around the world with our latest episode of Axons Unleashed!

This globe-trotting guest covers a lot of ground: fleeing the Bosnian War as a child, playing in German schoolyards, joining the Australian Defence Force (where he met Luke and RT), and deploying to East Timor before finally returning back to Bosnia as a civvie. PHEEEEW 😮‍💨 All of this culminated in his eventual return to the ADF, where he currently serves.

This week the boys are joined by one of Luke’s longtime and very best friends, Vedran “Maz” Maslic, who has one incredible story to tell! Interestingly, Maz has hosted 87 of his own podcasts… Yet this is his first guest appearance.

Strap yourselves in, ladies and gents... This wild and ‘can’t miss’ episode of the Axons Unleashed Podcast covers the remarkable story of an Army Intelligence Officer...

Find more from Maz on his podcast: https://www.thevoicesofwar.com/

And Cross Sarajevo: https://www.crossfitsarajevo.com/home

From inside a tank to inside a classroom. This week the coaches are joined by one of Luke’s good mates, Veteran Armoured Corp Officer, Benny Evans.In between the banter and sledging between mates, Ben sits down with RT and Luke to discuss his enlistment and how it lead to his seat in a tank rolling through Afghanistan, living his best life! It’s a completely unique story - told with humour and offering plenty of insight into the world of the Armoured Corp. Ben is now studying to become a teacher and lending his experience to the Men of Business Academy right here in Southport. https://menofbusiness.com.au/

Tune in as Axons Unleashed welcomes back our favourite recurring guest, Dave Simpson!

In his fifth appearance, Simo’s story takes us back to a time where DVDs and flannel shirts were all the rage... The 90s. His enlistment had a singular focus: become a Dog Handler in the military. You’ll discover he ends up doing 4 rounds of IETs, as you’d agree, that is NOT something to look forward to!

Join Luke and RT as they sit down with Dave, who shares his story of how it took him five years to land his "dream job" and the journey that followed.

Hear Dave’s other appearances on Axons Unleashed here:

Axons Unleashed #10 - The Story of An ADF Dog’s 14-Month Recall: Dave Simpson & Sarbi

Axons Unleashed #23 - Who is ‘The Man, The Myth, The Legend’ with Weston “H” Hennessey

Axons Unleashed #24 - Healing from PTSD & Trauma - with Weston “H” Hennessey

Axons Unleashed #30 - The Power of Dogs - with Angie Weeks from PTSD Dogs Australia

Trust us, you’ve never heard of an enlistment journey quite like this one! Craig Ball is a keynote speaker, mental health advocate and Special Forces Veteran with one of the most unique tales of joining the military we’ve yet to hear on Axons Unleashed! Craig joins RT for a special one-on-one discussion about persistence to be a soldier, his eventual transition, the incredible attributes Veterans bring to the civilian workforce, and the writing of his book: Reclaim Your Power. This episode is bursting with inspiration, hilarity, and the authenticity that Axons Unleashed is known for… and then some! Find Craig Ball at:

www.reclaimyourbook.com 

www.changeseminars.com 

www.helpmereclaimmypower.com

www.youtube.com/@askcraigball 

Facebook.com/askcraigball 

Facebook.com/centralcoastmenswalkandtalk 

[email protected]

This positively unmissable episode of Axons Unleashed welcomes SASR & Commando Veteran, Jordan McCallum, into the studio.

A kidnapping in Sydney? Waking up during basic training to find his bunkmate gone? A deployment to Afghanistan with his brother?

This week we finally have one of our most anticipated guests gracing the Axon Unleashed airwaves. Axon's ROCK... Damian (Damo) Gregson!

Damo is one of the most composed and dependable figures on the team. Which is why so many of these WILD stories will shock and surprise you!

RT and Luke sit down with Damo as he weaves these tales and more from his time before the military, basic training, deployment, and how he found the soft landing in Axon’s Property Specialist team.

No, we haven't made a mistake! Last week’s guest and this week's guests do share a last name… they are married after all!

Amana sits down to chat with RT and Luke about her experience at RAAF Basic Training in Wagga Wagga and her military career as a woman in a male-dominated field.