5 With A Digger Podcast

This week’s guest is Sam Bamford. Australian Army combat veteran, former paratrooper and host of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast. After serving in Afghanistan in 2012, Sam transitioned out of the Army and built a platform known for long-form, unfiltered conversations that challenge ideas, ask difficult questions and encourage open discussion on the issues shaping Australia today.

Away from the microphone, Sam continues to serve the veteran community. In 2025, he ran more than 1,000 kilometres from Melbourne to Adelaide, raising vital funds and awareness for veterans and first responders living with PTSD. Love him or disagree with him, one thing is certain, Sam isn’t afraid to tackle the conversations that many others avoid.

In this episode, we dive into his military service, life after the Army, the growth of independent media, the power of open conversation, and what continues to drive him to speak up on the issues he believes matter most. This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss.

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From the Australian outback to the world's most exclusive superyachts, Justin has lived a life few could ever imagine.

After spending eight years travelling Australia with nothing more than a swag, fishing rods and a passion for adventure, Justin found himself in the superyacht industry in
southern France. Starting at the bottom, he worked his way up to Chief Officer on 120-metre luxury yachts, rubbing shoulders with billionaires, celebrities and elite military operators from around the world.

Today, Justin is the founder of Dead Reckoning Rum, a global Australian rum brand now sold in seven countries. But his greatest passion goes far beyond great rum. Through his business, Justin honours Australia's fallen soldiers by creating special releases dedicated to each of the 41 diggers lost in Afghanistan, with 50% of the profits donated to veterans' organisations chosen by their families.

It's an incredible conversation about adventure, resilience, purpose and giving back.

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After a lifetime of service, elite sport, and overcoming adversity, Layla found herself searching for something more. That search became a journey into trauma recovery, emotional healing, and understanding the incredible connection between the mind and body. Through years of study and lived experience, Layla developed 11/11 Breathwork and later created La Cuna a trauma-informed healing program designed to help people release emotional pain, navigate PTSD, overcome addiction, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with who they truly are.

In this powerful follow-up conversation, we explore breathwork, healing, trauma, resilience, and why sometimes our greatest purpose is found after our toughest battles. Whether you’re carrying your own struggles or simply curious about the power of breath and healing, this is a conversation worth listening to.

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Some people break barriers while others redefine them. Born in Slovenia, Layla became one of the country’s pioneering female boxers at just 19 years old, stepping into the ring when women’s boxing was still fighting for recognition. Despite facing sexism and limited opportunities, she refused to back down, becoming a multiple-time national champion and proudly representing her country across Europe and the world.

Her journey didn’t stop there. Following Slovenia’s independence, Layla became part of the first generation of women permitted to serve in the Slovenian Armed Forces. While serving in a 120mm mortar fire control unit, she completed peacekeeping deployments to Bosnia and Kosovo all while continuing her boxing career.

Eventually, life brought her to Australia, where she once again started from scratch, determined to build a new future. This is an incredible conversation about resilience, service, elite sport, and having the courage to keep moving forward, no matter what life throws at you.

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This week, we’re joined by Bradey. His Army career wasn’t defined by medals or headlines, it was defined by service, sacrifice and resilience.
After enlisting in the Australian Army in 2014, Bradey served with 6RAR as an infantry soldier before transitioning into the Intelligence Support pathway. Sadly, repeated Achilles injuries to both feet brought his military career to an early end, leading to a medical discharge in 2019.
Like so many veterans, the transition out of service was one of the toughest battles he faced. The impact on his mental health became so significant that he deleted almost every photo from his time in uniform because the memories were simply too painful.

But Bradey’s story doesn’t end there. Together with his wife a former Army Reserve MP they’ve created something truly special.
Blank Cheque Trading Co. is more than a distillery and café. It’s become a safe place where veterans and emergency service workers can connect, support one another, and know they’re always welcome.
Each month, 40–50 veterans from Vietnam veterans through to currently serving members, gather around a coffee or a whisky to share stories, check in on one another, and keep the spirit of mateship alive. Their vision is even bigger. They’re working towards transitioning the café into a not-for-profit so they can expand the support, programs and events they provide to the veteran and emergency services community.
One of the most meaningful parts of the café is its military wall, where veterans leave a patch, coin, photo or personal item as a reminder that they’ll always belong—no matter where life takes them. It’s an incredible conversation about finding purpose after service, rebuilding identity, and creating a community where no one has to walk alone.

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