On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a chat with Troy Knight former Royal Australian Airforce Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Author and PSD Operator. The Combat Controllers are known as the Special Forces unit of the Air Force, with Troy deploying alongside members of the Special Operations Task Group in combat in the Middle East. Throughout his Military career Troy deployed on multiple operations to Iraq and Afghanistan tasked with combat air control calling in ordinates in a combat area. ...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Ep. 43 Shaun O'Gorman former Queensland Police K9 Unit Police Officer LIVE NOW LINK IN BIO SPOTIFY - APPLE PODCAST - AMAZON MUSIC - GOOGLE PODCAST - STITCHER and many more platforms On today's Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Shaun O’Gorman former K9 Queensland Police Officer. After joining the Queensland Police Service in 1989, Shaun worked in the Police Dog Squad for many years as well as the Covert and Surveillance unit working on Major and Organised Crime. While in the K9 unit Shaun was involv...
Mar 27, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 43
On todays Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Jimmy Watson former Marine Corps/ Blackwater/ Navy SEAL/ CEO Team McAfee. Jimmy Watson has dedicated his life to disciplined training, military service, and special operations on multiple war fronts. Jimmy was only 17 years old when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1999 and after two deployments to Afghanistan (OEF) he transitioned to contracting for Blackwater USA. During the next four years, he fulfilled multiple leadership roles as Agen...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 42
On today's Zero Limits podcast we chat to former Queensland Police Officer Keith Banks. Keith joined as an idealistic seventeen year old and emerged with a career of twenty years in deep undercover work, criminal investigation, special weapons, counter-terrorism and criminal intelligence. Keith Banks is one of Queensland's most decorated police officers, a recipient of the Bravery Medal and twice being awarded the prestigious Queensland Police Valour Medal, among other honours. He was a member o...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 41
On today's Zero Limits Podcast join us as we chat with Legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña and who tells the true story of how they helped put an end to one of the world’s most infamous narco-terrorists Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. You may have seen the hit show Narcos on Netflix and documentaries, or read books about the world’s wealthiest, and most violent drug trafficker, but now you have the opportunity to hear the real story of what happened in the investigation o...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On today's Zero Limits Podcast we chat to 22 year Australian Army Veteran Nathan Tolman. Better known as "Tolly" reached the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2 both serving as a Paratrooper in the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and Infantryman in the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Tolly deployed on multiple deployments including two to Iraq, East Timor, Solomon Islands and Afghanistan twice. However during his first deployment to Afghanistan as a Platoon Sergeant with the famous ...
Feb 23, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this Zero Limits Podcast episode we chat to Sam Peters former Navy Clearance Diver and TAG East operator. Growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Sam had his sights set on paying rugby league professionally and being accepted into the junior development program at the age of 16 for the Warringah Manly Sea Eagles rugby league team. However few years later after a chat with a trainer about his future plans and meeting a sailor on a PT tafe course it drew interests in him joining the Austr...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 38
On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a chat with Josh Reeve former Australian Federal Police Close Protection Agent and now a private security operative. His job within the AFP was Dignitary Protection for Principals such as the Prime Minister, the Governor General, Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Benedict XVI, Foreign Ambassadors and International VIP's. After a few years within the AFP Josh decided to move closer into the private security industry where he continues to provide close personal protec...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On todays Zero Limits Podcast we talk to Dr Tony Brooks former US Army Ranger with 2nd Ranger Battalion who fought in Afghanistan early in the war and in Ramadi, Iraq. On June 28, 2005, a four-man Navy SEAL reconnaissance team under Operation Red Wings was ambushed in northeastern Afghanistan. A quick reaction force was dispatched. Turbine 33 , carrying eight Navy SEALs and eight members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade―careening the dua...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 36
On todays Zero Limits Podcast we chat to the most bad ass Doctor in the world! Dr. Dan Pronk a former Australian SAS doctor who completed four tours to Afghanistan. Dan served with the regular army in East Timor before undertaking four tours of Afghanistan with Special Operations Units - the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment. Dan was awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service for his conduct in action on his second tour of Afghanistan. He’s written several books,...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 35
On today's Zero Limits Podcast Matt and stand in co host and previous guest special forces veteran Adrian Humphries chat to Adrian Sutter Veteran of the Australian Army serving with the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment better known as 1RAR. Shortly after completing Infantry IET (Initial Employment Training) Adrian was soon deployed to Timor Leste providing peace keeping security stability operations. Upon return to Australia Adrian completed training for support company mortar platoon w...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On this episode of Zero Limits Podcast we chat to former special forces operator and now COO of TYR Tactical Chris VanSant. Chris served 20 plus years as a Special Operations veteran, operating at the highest level in a special mission unit the Unit better known as Delta Force. Chris also served as a Infantryman, US Rangers and post SFOD 5 years as a Green Beret. Chris deployed on eleven combat deployments as both a team member and team leader in 1st SFOD-D, deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq, and t...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a chat with Adrian Humphries Special Forces Veteran serving in the 2nd Commando Regiment is a special forces unit of the Australian Army, and is part of Special Operations Command. During his services he deployed on multiple operations including Solomon Islands, Pakistan Assist, Timor Leste and Afghanistan numerous times. During those deployments in Afghanistan seen some of the bloodiest and dangerous times for coalition forces which claimed the lives of mu...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Welcome back to a Zero Limits Podcast starting with this new season we speak to a former infantry soldier from the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Luke Woolley. Luke runs us through early life growing up on the East Coast, his enlistment into the Australian Army and his current life post military service. We dive deep into his military career which includes multiple deployments to Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. During his time in Afghanistan it turned out to be one of the deadliest years f...
Dec 29, 2021•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 31
On todays Zero Limits Podcast we speak to Jorge Kohn a former US Navy Sonar Technician / VBSS Sailor. Jorge's first ship posting was to the USS Cole which was a target of a suicide attack. On October 12, 2000, suicide terrorists exploded a small boat alongside the USS Cole—a Navy Destroyer—as it was refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden. The blast ripped a 40-foot-wide hole near the waterline of the Cole, killing 17 American sailors and injuring many more. After spending 20 years of service in th...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On today's Zero Limits Podcast we speak to Christian Boucousis better known as "Boo", Boo is a former RAAF Fighter Pilot, successful business owner and now professional speaker. Boo was selected for pilot training in the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18, successfully graduating as a fighter pilot, one of only 400 fighter pilots trained over a period of 40 years, achieving my life's dream of flying a F/A-18 solo at the age of 21. After 11 years of service, Boo was medically discharged ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On today's Zero Limits Podcast episode we chat to Adnan Nazar former Royal Army Medical Corps Combat Medic / Current Private Security Contractor. Joined the RAMC royal army medical corps 1994 as a combat medic. Postings Germany, UK, Brunei Jungle warfare wing as the medic for JWIC jungle warfare instructors course and trackers courses. Operational tours of Bosnia 1996, Kosovo 1999 and Iraq - Telic 1 2003 as armoured Med section commander Telic 3. Naz discharged from the army in 2004 and pursued ...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On todays Zero Limits Episode 27 we speak to a legendary human and good friend Clancy Roberts. Clancy spent 12 years in full time service in the Australian Army. 6 Years in the 3rd battalion Australian infantry and 6 years at the 2nd commando regiment as a Special Forces operator. Before joining the military Clancy was on a path to no where with no real direction in life also in trouble with the law. However Clancy made a decision to join the army and has never regretted his decision which ultim...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
While serving his first tour in Iraq, retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant John Peck suffered a traumatic brain injury from an improvised explosive device (IED). Once healed, John was determined to rejoin his brothers. Two years later, he returned to his unit in Afghanistan. On May 24, 2010 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Peck was clearing an empty compound, searching for explosives. He was the first man in, using a slow, sweeping arc with his metal detector. His fellow Marines followed close on...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On todays Zero Limits Podcast we speak to Kelly Roby a combat veteran who served over ten years in US Army Special Operations, as both a Ranger and a Tier 1 Operator. Kelly began his career in 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75 Ranger Regiment. At 22 years old, he was the youngest (at the time) to earn a place in SFOD-D. As an operator, Kelly was involved in over 350 direct action mission chasing down some of the most wanted humans on this planet in Iraq. Kelly also became a qualified K9 handler within sp...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Born and raised in New York City and for some crazy reason was drawn to the military from an early age, specifically the Marine Corps. Despite a few set backs, after a few tries, I was accepted to Marine Corps OCS. He was commissioned a 2Lt in the USMC in May 1984 after graduating from college. Upon completion of The Basic School at Quantico, VLuckily the Navy was short pilots and they gave about 150 Marine officers an opportunity to interservice transfer to the Navy. He graduated Navy flight sc...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. Kim is a keynote speaker sharing her story about a life changing combat experience while weaving in ideas and lessons about leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and decision making in stressful environments. Kim has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is a distinguished graduate of...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Major "AT" is an A-10C Instructor Pilot and Intelligence Formal Training Instructor. AT enlisted in the Air Force in the Sumer of 1998. After Basic Military Training, he entered the Pararescue Indoctrination and completed the demanding 18 month training pipeline. He graduated the Pararescue Apprentice Course, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in July of 2000 and was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. There he quickly competed upgrade training and gained ex...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Born Jan. 19, 1946, John Stryker Meyer entered the Army Dec. 1, 1966, completed basic training at Ft. Dix, N.J., advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Ga., jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga., and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in Dec. 1967. John Stryker Meyer served two tours of duty (a total of 19 months) in Vietnam as a member of the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) under the aegis of the top secret Military Assistance Command–Studies and Observation Group. After ...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Enlisted in February 2008 as a Military Police Soldier and completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Serving in a wide verity of duty positions to include a Driver, Gunner, Platoon Medic, Team Leader, Designated Squad Marksman, Squad Leader, MMS NCO, Special Reaction Team NCOIC and Platoon Sergeant. Two combat deployments to Afghanistan. Two Bronze Stars with Valor and Purple Heart recipient, Sean Ambriz released a book of true stories displaying honor and sacrifice of a smal...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this Zero Limits Podcast episode we talk to an Aussie larrikin former Special Air Services Regiment operator Luke "Blue" Andrews. We dive in deep into blue's life starting as an army reservist then eventually passing selection to becoming part of one of the best fighting forces in the world the SAS. We touch on his training leading up to receiving his the prized sandy beret and deployments his deployments to Afghanistan. Post discharging the Military, blue has gone back to school and working ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Mike Maroney was a Pararescueman in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2017. He enlisted on September 11, 1996, after 2 years in the Pararescue/Combat Control Pipeline. He graduated in 1998, was assigned to his first duty station at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia and was stationed there from 1998 to 2002 with the 41st RQS (Rescue Sqadron) which would later become the 38th RQS. During his time at Moody Air Force Base he deployed to Operations Northern and Southern Watch in Turkey and Kuwai...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Matt Hall is a third generation pilot, a former RAAF Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor and Iraq combat veteran. Matt Hall Racing (MHR) is the only Australian aviation organisation to have competed in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and Matt Hall is the current air race world champion. Hall is a highly credentialed and skilled pilot with over 1500 Hornet hours, 500 hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle (including combat), over 700 hours in light aircraft and over 600 hours doing aerobatics....
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a retired Royal Navy Sailor Giani "Codz" Codognotto. Better known as "Codz" by his fellow sailors, he served in both the Royal Navy and the Australian Navy. During his Royal Navy service as a 17 year old, the ship he was posted on HMS Coventry at the time was on a training exercise which was diverted to the Falkland Islands. On 25 May 1982, Coventry and Broadsword were ordered to take up position to the north-west of Falkland sound. There she would act as a...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dan Luna is a retired United States Navy SEAL and now Leadership expert, CEO of 3LX. Dan was a member of SEAL Team One where he served ten years completing five deployments, including two tours in Iraq, two tours in Afghanistan. In 2010 he became a member of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DevGru) Better known around the world as Seal Team SIX. His decorations include 2 Bronze Stars w/ Valor, the Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Commendation Medal, and ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
