In this loud, unfiltered, and absolutely hysterical episode, the Liberty Risk crew sits down with "MC" - not his real name - an Australian military veteran, close friend of Nick's, and the first guest in show history who needed his face blurred and his name replaced to protect the guilty. What follows is a chaos-filled, cross-continental ride through military life, cultural whiplash, and stories that should never see daylight… yet somehow found their way here.

MC opens up about his background: born in the Philippines, raised in Australia from age 12, figuring out English the hard way, and eventually following his family's military legacy into the Australian Army. He walks through the injuries, setbacks, and career pivots that eventually landed him in a specialized aviation role working alongside elite units - including the U.S. Army's legendary 160th SOAR Night Stalkers.

The crew trades stories about airborne ops, wild training evolutions, and the kind of water jumps that make you question your life decisions - including one set in shark-infested waters and another involving Zodiacs being shoved out of aircraft in what can only be described as "organized aviation bullying."

The cultural differences between Australia and the U.S. take center stage too:

• Anzac Day traditions — dawn services, gunfire breakfasts, and "two-up"
• The very different flavors of American patriotism
• Drinking culture, cigars, dip, and why Australians seem genetically unable to take anything seriously
• The uniquely Australian term "mad c*nt," and why it's the highest compliment you can give someone

Between the chaos, MC and the guys hit real conversations about heritage, fatherhood, and what it means to break generational cycles. They talk about military coins, custom knives, capturing memories before they're gone, and the friendships that outlive uniforms, units, and miles.

This episode is everything Liberty Risk stands for: raw stories, real vulnerability, international shit-talking, and military humor at its absolute worst (which is to say, its best).

Topics include:

• Military screw-ups & group chat disasters
• Growing the Liberty Risk podcast & Patreon fam
• MC's journey from the Philippines → Australia → aviation support to SOF
• Injuries, pivots, and the realities of military careers
• Working with U.S. special operations & cross-cultural chaos
• Ridiculous stories from deployments, training, & bar crawls
• Anzac Day, tradition, and the meaning of service
• Cigar culture, whiskey nights & "mad c*nt" bonding
• Family, legacy, fatherhood & breaking the cycle
• Plans for future international meetups and mayhem

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Find out more about MC and his adventures at the following links:

✖️ Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saint.angel.gabe

Liberty Risk Hosts:

✖️ Ryan Williams - https://www.instagram.com/invictus5326

✖️ Kevin Kent - https://www.instagram.com/therealkevinkent

✖️ Nick Betts - https://www.instagram.com/n_betts

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