2 Worlds Collide Podcast

Hosted by Sam Bamford, a former Australian Army infantry paratrooper and combat veteran with a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012, the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast has evolved into one of Australia’s most outspoken independent platforms.

What began as conversations around resilience and mindset has grown into a podcast that challenges prevailing cultural narratives, questions political orthodoxy, and pushes for a common-sense approach, without apology.

Sam sits down with politicians, veterans, athletes, thinkers, and everyday Australians for long-form, uncensored conversations about what’s really happening in Australia and the West, from politics and national security to masculinity, culture, accountability, and the real-world consequences of bad ideas.

This podcast isn’t designed to make people comfortable.
It’s designed to ask hard questions, demand accountability, and say what others won’t.

If you’re tired of scripted media, safe opinions, and being talked down to, 2 Worlds Collide is for you.

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Episodes

Sunday Feb 23, 2025

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, a former Australian Army infantry soldier (2RAR) who deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan.
Kyle’s military career took him from a young, eager soldier to the harsh realities of war, engaging in intense firefights in Afghanistan and experiencing the deep psychological impact of combat. One night, just hours after taking a life in battle, he sleepwalked back into the firefight, weapon in hand, unknowingly ready to engage his own team—a terrifying moment that nearly ended in disaster.
This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the mental battles that follow soldiers long after the shooting stops.
💡 This episode covers:👉 Kyle’s journey from enlisting to deploying with 2RAR👉 The realities of war in Afghanistan & East Timor👉 The night he sleepwalked with a loaded weapon, still believing he was in combat👉 The psychological toll of taking a life in war👉 His time in military prison—what led to it and the lessons learned👉 Life after the military & finding purpose beyond the battlefield
This isn’t just another war story—it’s the truth about combat, trauma, and the battles that never really end.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.
📅 New episodes every week!
📢 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X (Twitter): x.com/2worldsPodcast
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Friday Feb 21, 2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, an Australian Army veteran who deployed to Afghanistan with 2RAR.
This conversation takes a dark and intense turn as Kyle shares the terrifying night after taking a life in combat—when his mind couldn’t leave the battlefield. In his sleep, he unknowingly re-entered the firefight, searching for the enemy inside his own team’s room. His sector commander had to wake him up and take his weapon away before he unknowingly turned it on his own mates.
💡 In this gripping interview, we discuss:👉 The psychological toll of combat and how the mind processes war.👉 Sleepwalking back into the battlefield—his team’s terrifying wake-up call.👉 The long-term effects of trauma and the mental battles that follow soldiers home.👉 His journey of healing, resilience, and learning to live beyond the battlefield.
This isn’t just a war story—it’s a raw look at the reality of combat, PTSD, and the battles that never really end.
📅 New short clips every week & the full episode every Sunday!
📢 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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"Silence Protects. Evil Wins. Speak Up.Until Every Voice is Heard."
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Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Kyle Wilson, an Australian Army veteran who deployed to Afghanistan with 2RAR. In this conversation, Kyle takes us through one of the most intense firefights of his deployment, his experience with rehab after service, and what it means to be a role model father after life in the military.
💡 In this exclusive interview, we discuss:👉 The reality of combat in Afghanistan and lessons learned.👉 How rehab and recovery shaped his transition to civilian life.👉 The importance of resilience and fatherhood after military service.👉 What it takes to be a positive role model for the next generation.
This isn’t just a story about war—it’s about overcoming adversity, adapting to change, and stepping up for those who matter most.
📅 New short clips every week & the full episode every Sunday!
📢 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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Until Every Voice is Heard.
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Sunday Feb 16, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Cope Wilson, a Canadian Special Forces Operator (CANSOF) with a 20-year military career, including 16 years in special operations.
Cope’s journey started in high school on 9/11—watching the Twin Towers fall, he walked out of class and enlisted in the Canadian military. Two decades later, he had deployed multiple times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and South America, facing some of the most dangerous missions imaginable.
This is an unfiltered, firsthand look at modern warfare, the challenges of special operations, and what it takes to survive in combat.
💡 This episode covers:👉 9/11 & the moment Cope knew he had to enlist👉 The path from infantry to Canadian Special Operations👉 Deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan & South America👉 Engagements with insurgents and the reality of combat👉 Life after the military & transitioning out of Special Forces
This isn’t just another war story—it’s the raw truth about the sacrifices, struggles, and brotherhood forged on the battlefield.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.
📅 New episodes every week!
📢 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/2worldscollidepodcast/🐦 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X (Twitter): x.com/2worldsPodcast
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Friday Feb 14, 2025

🎙️ In this clip of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Cope Wilson, a Canadian Special Forces Operator (CANSOF), to discuss his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he engaged with some of the world’s most dangerous adversaries.
With multiple tours across the Middle East and South America, Cope takes us inside the world of modern warfare, elite training, and what it takes to operate in high-stakes environments.
💡 In this exclusive interview, we discuss:👉 The realities of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.👉 The tactics and mindset required to engage in complex missions.👉 How CANSOF operators train to be the best in the world.👉 The mental and physical toll of special operations deployments.
This isn’t just a story about combat—it’s an unfiltered look at the elite warriors who operate in the shadows and the sacrifices they make to get the job done.
📅 New episodes every week!
📢 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025

🎙️ In this clip from 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Andrew Carpenter, a leading lawyer exposing some of the biggest failures in Australia’s legal and government systems.
We uncover the dark past of Magill Training Centre, a detention facility where serious misconduct and systemic failures led to national and international scrutiny. The situation was so horrific that the United Nations stepped in and demanded its closure. Yet, unbelievably, some of those involved are still working in the industry today.
Andrew also breaks down the dangers of social media for kids, including Snapchat’s location settings, which can expose real-time locations if not switched off. He explains why parents need to be hyper-aware of what they post online about their kids—from school uniforms to sporting club gear—because the wrong people are always watching.
💡 In this clip, we discuss:👉 The failures at Magill Training Centre and why it was shut down.👉 How social media puts kids at risk and what parents can do about it.👉 The legal loopholes allowing certain people to stay in power.👉 Why urgent action is needed to protect the vulnerable.
🔔 This is a must-watch conversation for parents. Don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
📢 Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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Sunday Feb 09, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I’m joined by Andrew Carpenter, the man the Herald Sun calls “The Most Hated Man by Australian Child Sex Offenders.”
This is a brutal, unfiltered look at the reality of child abuse cases in Australia—because the numbers are beyond disturbing. On some days, over 50% of cases in the South Australian District Court involve child sexual abuse. Let that sink in.
Even more horrifying? 500,000 streams of child exploitation material are flooding into Australia every single day. This isn’t happening in some far-off country—it’s happening right here in our backyard.
Andrew isn’t just calling it out—he’s fighting for real change. One of his biggest pushes? A law that forces child sex predators to hand over their superannuation to their victims. If you destroy a child’s life, you should lose everything. Simple.
💡 This episode covers:👉 The staggering statistics on child abuse cases overwhelming Australia’s courts.👉 How 500,000 streams of child exploitation material are consumed in Australia daily.👉 The failures of the legal system that allow predators to walk free.👉 Why real legislative change is needed NOW—including Andrew’s super fund reform to compensate victims.
This isn’t just another episode. This is the truth no one wants to talk about. And it needs to be heard.
🎧 Listen now on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.
📅 New episodes every week!
Connect with Us:🌐 Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025

🎙️ In this 2 Worlds Collide clip, I sit down with Andrew Carpenter, the lawyer dubbed ‘The Man Most Hated by Australian Child Sex Offenders’, to expose the shocking reality of child exploitation in Australia.
We dive into the 500,000 streams of child exploitation material flooding into Australia every day—a horrifying statistic that puts Australia among the top consumers globally, behind only the USA and UK. Andrew reveals how offenders are paying people in Southeast Asia to commit these crimes on livestreams, using the footage as currency in dark, hidden networks.
👉 How did Australia become one of the largest consumers of this material?👉 Why are offenders paying for live abuse, and how is it being traded globally?👉 What needs to happen NOW to stop this crisis?
💡 This conversation pulls back the curtain on a hidden epidemic, the failure of systems meant to protect the vulnerable, and the urgent action required to fight back against these horrific networks.
🔔 The full episode goes live this Sunday—don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Stay tuned for more highlights throughout the week!
📅 New clips released every week on YouTube and social media.
Connect with Us:🌐 Website: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

🎙️ In this 2 Worlds Collide clip, I sit down with Agent X, a private investigator and undercover operative, to dive into the hidden world of espionage, corruption, and the shadowy operations of the CIA and global elites.
We discuss Langley—the heart of CIA operations—and how undercover work stretches far beyond what the public sees. Agent X reveals the dangerous reality of life in the shadows, where powerful people want you dead for uncovering truths they’d rather keep buried. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how money, influence, and corruption shape the world in ways most can’t imagine.
👉 How do intelligence agencies like the CIA operate globally?👉 What does it take to survive in a world where the elites have no limits?👉 How do undercover operatives navigate a life where secrecy is survival?
💡 This conversation pulls back the curtain on global power structures, covert investigations, and the dangerous game of exposing the truth in a world run by the elite.
🔔 The full episode is now live—don’t miss it! Watch it on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Stay tuned for more highlights throughout the week!
📅 New clips released every week on YouTube and social media.
Connect with Us:🌐 Website: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/📱 Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast🐦 TikTok: @2.worlds.collide.podcast📱 X: @2worldsPodcast
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Sunday Feb 02, 2025

🎙️ In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I’m joined by Agent X, an elite investigator whose relentless pursuit led to the capture of one of Australia’s most notorious conmen, Peter Foster. This story is a deep dive into the high-stakes world of fugitive tracking, undercover operations, and the strategic mindset required to bring criminals to justice. 🔎
Agent X shares exclusive details on how Peter Foster evaded authorities for months and the tactical approach used to track his movements, analyse his pattern of life, and coordinate his arrest in Port Douglas in 2020. This episode uncovers the meticulous planning and execution behind one of Australia’s most fascinating manhunts.
As your host, Sam Bamford, I’m honoured to bring you this thrilling conversation. Whether you’re interested in the world of law enforcement or the inner workings of high-profile manhunts, Agent X’s story is one you won’t want to miss.
Key Talking Points:👉 Agent X’s career in elite law enforcement and undercover operations👉 The strategic pursuit and arrest of Peter Foster in Port Douglas👉 How surveillance, intelligence gathering, and pattern of life analysis were used👉 The challenges and risks involved in fugitive tracking and undercover work
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