2 Worlds Collide Podcast

#54 - JP Drake - Price Gouging, Debt Crisis & The Fight for Aussie Shoppers

🎙 In This Straight-Talking Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with JP Drake — the powerhouse behind Drakes Supermarkets, Australia’s largest independent grocery chain, known for taking on Coles & Woolies head-on.
From pushing trolleys as a teenager to steering a $1+ billion retail empire, JP’s story is as gritty as it is inspiring — and he’s not afraid to call it exactly how he sees it.
We dive into:🛒 How he went from “trolley boy” to company director — and the lessons learned along the way💰 Price gouging by the supermarket giants — and why it’s hurting everyday Aussies📉 The state of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, debt blow-out & immigration pressures📱 Why he’s using social media to fight theft, spark debate & stay connected with shoppers🏪 The future of independent retail in a country dominated by big players👨‍👩‍👧 The balance between business growth, community impact & family life
This is a raw, no-fluff conversation with a bloke who’s walked the aisles, fought the giants, and built a business on loyalty, grit, and doing what’s right for the customer.
📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:0:00 – Intro05:00 – JP’s journey from trolley boy to retail boss20:00 – Price gouging & supermarket competition40:00 – Australia’s debt, immigration & cost-of-living pressures1:05:00 – The role of social media in modern business1:20:00 – Final thoughts
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#53 - Charlie Dixon - Life After Footy & The State of the World

🎙️ In This Candid Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Dixon — one of the AFL’s most recognisable figures, known for his powerhouse presence on the field and his unfiltered honesty off it.
From the highs and lows of professional footy to the moment he decided to step away from the game, Charlie opens up about the mental and physical toll of elite sport — and what life looks like beyond it.
We dive into:🇦🇺 The state of Australia right now — and what’s really going on beneath the headlines🌏 The big global issues shaping our future🏉 What it’s like to walk away from the AFL spotlight🧠 How shifting gears changed his perspective on success, health, and balance
This is a raw, grounded conversation with a bloke who’s been at the top, made tough calls, and isn’t afraid to speak his mind about the world we’re living in.
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#52 - Andrew Carpenter - One Man vs. The Broken System

🎙️ In This Unfiltered Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down once again with Andrew Carpenter — a man who’s made it his life’s mission to stand up for the voiceless and hold broken systems to account.
From his military and police background to the serious reform he’s now pushing for — Andrew’s back for round two, and he’s not pulling punches.
We unpack:⚖️ The system failures that protect the wrong people👨‍⚖️ The law reform he’s fighting to introduce (and why it could change everything)🧠 How institutions are failing families — and what needs to happen now🇦🇺 A confronting look at what Australian governments aren’t doing behind the scenes
This isn’t a comfortable episode. It’s not meant to be.But if you’ve ever wondered why things feel so broken — and what it would take to actually fix them — this conversation is for you.
📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:0:00 – Intro & Andrew’s background0:20 – What governments are getting wrong19:10 – His proposed law reform (and why it matters)31:45 – How everyday Aussies are waking up47:20 – Why he’ll never stop speaking up1:05:00 – Final thoughts
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#51 - Rob Langdon - From Warzones to Worldviews

🎙️ In This Raw & Unfiltered Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Rob Langdon — an Aussie military veteran and private security contractor who spent 7 years in an Afghan prison after being caught up in a deadly chain of events.
From time on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan to watching the West crumble from the inside — Rob's story is as real as it gets.
We dive deep into:🌍 The global political power games playing out in 2025🇦🇺 The state of Australia’s leadership and national security🪖 His military and contractor days in the Middle East⛓️ What it’s like to survive and rebuild after years in a brutal Afghan prison system
This episode is more than a war story — it’s about systems, consequences, and what happens when no one comes to save you.
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🎖️ About Rob Langdon:Rob Langdon is a former Australian soldier turned private contractor who spent over 7 years in an Afghan jail after a mission went sideways. His story exposes the real cost of war, loyalty, and what happens when bureaucracy fails its own.
🔥 If you’re tired of fake headlines and filtered soundbites — like, comment, and subscribe. This one hits hard.
Rob Book Link: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Rob-Langdon-Seventh-Circle-9781760527433 
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#50 - Mali Briggs - The Long Run: 1042km for Those Who Serve

🎙️ In this special episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Mali Briggs — founder of the Aussie Frontline Foundation and a close mate — to reflect on a run that pushed me to my absolute limit.
1,042km. 23.5 days.An average of 45km a day along the Great Ocean Road — all to raise awareness and funds for the frontline workers and veterans doing it tough.
In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of the run, the mental and physical battles, and the bigger “why” behind it all.
We talk about the reality many frontline workers face, and how support from organisations like Aussie Frontline Foundation can change — and even save — lives.
There’s still time to donate.Every bit goes toward helping those who’ve had our backs.Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sams-1042km-run-veterans-snd-frontline-workers
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2WC Weekly Debrief #3 | This Week in Australia: Common Sense vs Chaos

This Week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief:
We’re cutting through the noise with the stories the media won’t touch — and the politicians hope you ignore.
From violent offenders slipping through the cracks, mass immigration failures, the ANZAC Day division nobody asked for, Melbourne’s women fighting back, and a justice system more worried about optics than public safety — it’s all here.
🔹 No spin🔹 No fluff🔹 Just straight talk and common sense
Whether you agree or not, this episode is about asking the hard questions — and standing up for the Australia we were raised to believe in.
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#49 - Cam Hardiman - From Badge to Battle: The Fight After Service

🎙️ In This Powerful Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Cam Hardiman — a former Victorian Police officer and federal agent who spent decades on Australia’s front lines.
From chasing violent offenders to working in immigration enforcement, Cam’s career exposed him to the harsh realities of crime, broken systems, and the real toll frontline workers carry.In this episode, we dive into the growing pressure police face in 2025 — from mass immigration impacts, to the Footscray shooting, to the growing feeling that those who serve are being hung out to dry.
But this conversation goes deeper than headlines.We talk about Cam’s personal battles — including his struggle with PTSD — and what it takes to rebuild after life in uniform.
This is real-world experience — not filtered, not political — just the truth from someone who’s lived it.
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🎖️ About Cam Hardiman:Cam Hardiman is a former frontline Victorian Police officer and federal agent with decades of operational experience. After years on the front lines — and battling the mental toll that came with it — Cam now shares what it’s really like to serve, protect, and survive inside a system that too often fails those who risk everything.
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Short Clip | Mass Immigration. Weak Courts. Real Consequences.

🎙️ This week, I sit down with Cam Hardiman — a former Victorian Police officer and federal agent who’s seen firsthand what it’s like to serve on the front line in a country that’s quickly changing.
🚔 From dealing with major crime units to working in immigration enforcement, Cam brings decades of real-world experience to this episode — and he doesn’t hold back.
We dive deep into the current pressure police face, the recent Footscray shooting, and how mass immigration is impacting frontline services — not just on paper, but in the street, in the station, and in the courts.
💬 In this conversation, we cover: 👉 What it’s like to serve as a cop in 2024👉 The reality of violent offenders walking free👉 Political pressure, media spin, and frontline burnout👉 How mass immigration policies are playing out on the ground👉 What needs to change before things break completely
This one isn’t about headlines.It’s about the truth from someone who’s worn the badge and still carries what came with it.
📅 Full episode drops this Sunday.📽️ Clip drops tomorrow.🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss it.
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"Silence Protects. Evil Wins. Speak Up. Until Every Voice is Heard."
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2WC Weekly Debrief #2 | This Week in Australia: Common Sense vs Chaos

This week on the 2 Worlds Collide Weekly Debrief:We’re cutting through the noise with the stories the mainstream won’t touch.
From Australia exporting coal while punishing locals, to confusion in women’s sport, climate contradictions, rising crime, and the growing disconnect between policy and reality — it’s all here.
🔹 No spin🔹 No fluff🔹 Just straight talk on what’s really happening
Whether you agree or not, this episode is about asking questions and bringing common sense back to the conversation.
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#48 - Simon Jones - From Timor to Afghanistan: Lessons from the Frontline

In this powerful episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Simon Jones — a former Australian soldier who served in some of the most intense operations of our modern military history.
From East Timor and the Solomon Islands to the frontlines of Afghanistan, Simon shares what life was really like on deployment. In 2010, while attached to 2nd Commando Regiment, he was deployed to Uruzgan Province during one of the war’s most volatile periods — including the Black Hawk crash that killed three Australian soldiers.
This is a raw, honest, and unfiltered conversation about combat, mindset, and living with the weight of war.
We cover:
Simon’s early days with 2RARRotations to East Timor and the Solomon IslandsSpecial operations deployment to Afghanistan with 2CDOThe impact of the Black Hawk tragedyHis brother’s 2012 Afghan deploymentTransitioning out and the post-military reality
🧠 KEY THEMES:Combat mindset, war stories, loss in service, PTSD, special operations, veteran transition, Australian Defence Force history
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🎖️ About Simon JonesSimon Jones is a former Australian Army soldier with operational deployments to East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Afghanistan. During his 2010 rotation with 2nd Commando Regiment, he witnessed one of the most tragic moments of the war. His insights offer a rare glimpse into service, sacrifice, and the long road home.
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