Aug 10, 2026
On todays episode of True-Blue Conversations, I am joined by
former Australian
Special Forces SASR veteran Dr Dan Cooper. After underperforming at
school, Dan
joined the Army and posted to 3 RAR, deploying to Timor in 1999. A
short time later,
Dan attempted SASR selection in 2001 and completed the...
Aug 3, 2026
On today episode of True-Blue Conversations, I am joined by Adam
Smith, a
veteran of the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Victoria Police
Special Operations
Group.
Adam joined the Australian Army in 2005 and was posted to the 2nd
Battalion, Royal
Australian Regiment (2RAR). During his time with 2RAR, he deployed
twice to...
Jul 28, 2026
Welcome back to True Blue Conversations, where we preserve the stories of the men and women who have shaped Australias history through service, sacrifice, and resilience.
Todays guest is nothing short of extraordinary. Henry Young is one of the last living links to the Greatest Generation. At an incredible 102 years of...
Jul 21, 2026
Today on True Blue Conversations, I sit down with an
extraordinary Royal Australian Navy
veteran whose career spans more than 35 years of service, multiple
operational
deployments, and a lifetime of leadership—Fred Campbell OAM.
Fred joined the Royal Australian Navy on 8 January 1982 through the Naval...
Jul 13, 2026
G'day, and welcome back to True Blue Conversations.
Today's guest is Lucas Atkins, a former Australian Federal Police
Close Protection Officer whose 12-year career placed him at
the very centre of some of Australia's most significant
security operations. Lucas began his policing career
protecting high-profile...