5 With A Digger. Simon Jones Part 2.

5 With A Digger. Simon Jones Part 2.

Episode 118 and I’m joined again by Simon from episode 51. Joining the Army at just 17 years old, Simon would go on to serve in the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and complete two deployments to Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group before discharging in 2014. In this episode, we talk about military service, the challenges of transition, mental health, rebuilding identity after Defence, and his journey into launching his own consultancy business. We also discuss some of the more controversial topics making headlines today, including the Ben Roberts-Smith saga, the Afghanistan years, and the ongoing debate surrounding ISIS brides returning to Australia. A raw, honest conversation from someone who lived it. Home | 343 Consultants [https://www.343consultants.com.au/] MARCH OUT | VETERAN SERVICES [https://marchout.com.au/] Food Hub OPEN!  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=it%27ll%20take%20a%20tribe] Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcast This podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Merch available CREW Apparel & Print | Shop Custom Apparel Now [https://www.crewapparelprint.com.au/] Like. Subscribe. Tell your mates. YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5 With A Digger. Alex.

Episode 117 and I’m joined by Alex. Alex joined the ADF back in 2012, enlisting into the Australian Army Aviation Corps as a Ground Crewman Aircraft Support. Not long after, he found himself posted to Darwin with the 1st Aviation Regiment, working on the ARH Tigers from early 2013. Unfortunately over time a number of injuries that eventually culminated in a medical discharge not long after leaving Defence in late 2019. Not every military story is about combat deployments. This episode we’re gonna dive into Army life, aviation culture, the ARH Tiger years, injuries, transition, and everything in between. Massive thanks to @inature.running @lastlaugh.apparel @jcshaulage and @certified_mechanical for helping this Darwin trip come to fruition Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/inature.running/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lastlaugh.apparel/] (20+) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jcs.haulage/] CMS Mechanical Services | Mining, Civil, Agriculture and road transport Mechanics [https://certifiedmechanicalservices.com.au/] Charlie's of Darwin - Restaurant, Bar, Distillery in Darwin [https://www.charliesofdarwin.com.au/] Food Hub OPEN!  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=it%27ll%20take%20a%20tribe] Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcast This podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.au Like. Subscribe. Tell your mates. YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5 With A Digger. Jase Shore.

Episode 116 and I’m joined by Jase Shore. Jase enlisted into the Australian Army back in 2006 as Infantry Corps, posted straight to Darwin with 5/7 RAR. In 2007 he deployed to Iraq on Operation Gateway 3, detached from battalion to support SECDET 6 alongside boys from 1RAR and 7/6RAR. After discharging in 2010, life took a completely different turn. And then in 2019 during the Sydney knife attack, Jase found himself in the middle of absolute chaos. When most people were running away; Instinct kicked in. Training kicked in. And Jase stepped forward. From Army life. Deployment stories. Transitioning out. Massive thanks to @inature.running @lastlaugh.apparel @jcshaulage and @certified_mechanical for helping this Darwin trip come to fruition. Also shoutout to @charliesofdarwin for letting us record there! Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/inature.running/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lastlaugh.apparel/] (20+) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jcs.haulage/] CMS Mechanical Services | Mining, Civil, Agriculture and road transport Mechanics [https://certifiedmechanicalservices.com.au/] Charlie's of Darwin - Restaurant, Bar, Distillery in Darwin [https://www.charliesofdarwin.com.au/] Food Hub OPEN!  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=it%27ll%20take%20a%20tribe] Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcast This podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.au Like. Subscribe. Tell your mates. YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5 With A Digger. Emergency Best Of May 2026!

Episode 115 and unfortunately, due to circumstances completely out of our control and an absolute doozey of a crash on the highway today, our guest was unable to make it into the studio. So we’re bringing you a special “Best Of 5 With A Digger” episode. And with everything happening behind the scenes right now it’s probably the perfect time for it. Because the team here at 5 With A Digger is absolutely flat out packing and preparing for Darwin. We’ve got interviews lined up, stories to tell, old mates to catch up with and heaps of massive content coming your way over the next few weeks. And before we get into the episode, we also want to acknowledge the tragic loss of an Australian soldier this week. An SASR operator. A husband, mate, teammate and warrior known to many as Mudds, killed during a training incident. No matter the circumstances, losing one of our own hits hard across the entire veteran and defence community. To his family, mates, teammates and everyone doing it tough right now, we’re thinking of you. Lest We Forget. Food Hub OPEN!  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=it%27ll%20take%20a%20tribe] Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcast This podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Use "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products. Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.au Like. Subscribe. Tell your mates. YOU'RE NEVER ALONE!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5 With A Digger. Tarsh.

Episode 115 and I’m joined by Tarsh. Tarsh is an Army Reserve veteran who’ll tell you she “just did bits and pieces” during her service but what she’s done after taking the uniform off is something pretty special. After volunteering with the Sleepbus helping people doing it tough, Tarsh and seven others refused to let the mission die when the organisation folded. No experience running a charity. No roadmap. No huge backing. Just a whole lotta heart and a belief that people still needed help. Out of that chaos came The Z Bus. Today we hear the origin story behind a group of everyday people who stepped up when it mattered most — and continue showing up for their community every single day. Big episode. Big heart. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guest alone and do not represent the views of Rotary or any sponsors of the Z Bus.  https://rotarydownunder.org/from-sleepbus-to-zbus-hervey-bay-shows-up-for-the-homeless/ Food Hub OPEN!  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=it%27ll%20take%20a%20tribe] Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcast This podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Use "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products. Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.au Like. Subscribe. Tell your mates. YOU'RE NEVER ALONE!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.