by Adam Blum
Inspired by the people and events that have shaped Australian history and character, with his authentically Australian down to earth approach, Adam Blum explores and shares their stories. Learn how in the past and more recently, service, sacrifice and grit have and continue to play a central role in Australia's True Blue History.
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April 20, 2025
<p>On Todays podcast, I speak with an Australian Army 1 RAR / 2 Cav veteran. This is<br /> a story of the tenacity of Linton "HARRY" Harris, joining the army not once but twice,<br /> in his quest for purpose. Harry’s 1st term of service included deployment to Somalia,<br /> Africa, as a 19-year-old. Re-enlisting after a 7-year break, Harry's 2nd term of<br /> service included 2 tours to Iraq, resulting in the awarding of the Commendation for<br /> Distinguished Service. After service, seeking the quest for a purpose that is often an<br /> issue for Veterans, Harry rose to the position of VP of the Tasmanian RSL, only to be<br /> betrayed by that organisation, while fighting for the plight of a homeless veteran,<br /> leading to a mental breakdown, and suicidal ideation, due to the RSLs treachery. An<br /> incredible story that goes to show you don't have to be in special forces to serve at<br /> the pointiest end.</p> <p>Presenter: Adam Blum<br /> Guest: Linton “Harry” Harris<br /> Editor: Kyle Watkins</p>
April 7, 2025
<p>On this week’s podcast, I speak with Ashley Semmens. Ashley spent 18 years in the<br /> Australian Navy, enlisting in 2005 into the direct entry program as a Clearance Diver.<br /> Ashley deployed multiple times, which included Op Resolute Border Security, OP<br /> Manitou, a human remains recovery in Tongan deep waters, and two deployments to<br /> Afghanistan on OP Slipper providing Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)<br /> Reconnaissance to the Infantry combat team whilst on patrol in Afghanistan and<br /> during the withdrawal of Afghanistan in 2021. In 2022, he was medically discharged<br /> at the rank of Chief Petty Officer, now he volunteers his time to the Clearance DiverTrust.<br /> Clearance Divers (CDs) are the Australian Defence Forces’ specialist divers.</p> <p>CD tasks include specialist diving missions to depths of 54 metres, surface and<br /> underwater demolitions, and the rendering safe and disposal of conventional<br /> explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices. Ash is about to take on his<br /> toughest challenge yet, he has set his sights on becoming the first person to swim<br /> the English Channel — in a peculiar backwards manner.<br /> To achieve the record, Ashley will need to swim on his back for more than 15 hours,<br /> not in a traditional backstroke, but dolphin kicking while facing the sky, with minimal<br /> use of his arms.</p> <p><br /> He said preparing for the 34.2-kilometre swim was as much mental as physical.<br /> The kicking is effectively how I would work in my previous profession, he said.<br /> But as a clearance diver, I will be taking mental resilience into the swim.<br /> The channel swim is set for June 2025 and aims to raise money for the Navy<br /> Clearance Divers Trust. Good luck, Ash, you got this!<br /> This is a raw story owning all your faults and redemption!<br /> To donate to the cause, see the link below</p> <p> https://ncdt.org.au/donations/sponsor-ash-in-a-world-first-finning-across-the-english-<br /> channel/</p> <p>Presenter: Adam Blum<br /> Guest: Ashley Semmens<br /> Editor: Kyle Watkins</p>
March 25, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">On today's podcast, I speak with Shane Cav 3RAR and 2nd Commando Regiment veteran.<br /> <br /> Shane Cav is a veteran of the Australian Defence Force serving 17 years, enlisting into the infantry in 2006. Post training, he was posted as a paratrooper to the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. During his time at 3RAR, Shane deployed to Timor Leste and Afghanistan. In 2011 Shane completed selection and training in the 2nd Commando Regiment to become a qualified special forces operator.<br /> <br /> Shane deployed on multiple operations as an infantryman and special forces operator, including Timor Lest, Afghanistan, and Iraq. After losing mates on deployments, Shane lost his way after leaving the Army, Shane came to a crossroads in life. At the fear of losing everything, Shane found his faith again, and with the support of his wife and kids, he found purpose after service.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Presenter: Adam Blum</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Guest: Shane Cav</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Editor: Kyle Watkins</span></p>
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