Izzy Right Thou

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🎙️ IZZY RIGHT THOU? Real people. Real stories. No b******t. Izzy Right Thou? is a podcast about the people behind the uniform, the job title and the everyday life. We sit down with everyday people from all walks of life and dive into their personal stories — the highs, the lows, the challenges, the turning points and the moments that changed them. From emergency services and high-impact occupations to everyday people facing their own battles, we explore what life is really like behind the scenes. 🚨 Emergency services 🔥 High-impact occupations 💬 Personal stories 🧠 Life’s challenges 💪 Resilience, failure & success 😂 The laughs, the chaos and everything in between No scripts. No b******t. Just honest conversations with people who have lived it. Everyone has a story. Let’s hear yours. 🎧 Izzy Right Thou? — What’s your story?

Episodes

  1. 17h ago

    From critical incidents to promotional blockers

    n this episode, Brad Grieve shares his journey from a childhood in Sydney to a career in police service, highlighting key lessons learned along the way. He discusses the realities of police work, leadership, and the importance of procedural accuracy in high-stakes situations. In this episode, Brad shares his profound experiences dealing with trauma, police procedures, and the mental health challenges faced by officers after critical incidents. His insights shed light on the emotional toll of police work and the need for better support systems. Brad Grieve's early life and career path The importance of procedural accuracy in policing Leadership and team building in police work Experiences with trauma and high-stakes situations Training and skill development in firearms and tactics Community engagement and police culture Lessons learned from major events like G20 Police trauma and mental health Critical incident response and procedures Support systems for officers after traumatic events Impact of investigations and coronial processes on officers The importance of peer support and debriefing in policing takeaways Procedural accuracy can be the difference between success and failure in police operations Strong leadership and team morale are crucial in high-pressure situations Training should be continuous and realistic to prepare officers for real-world challenges Understanding community dynamics enhances police effectiveness Personal growth often comes from challenging and traumatic experiences Traumatic police incidents have lasting emotional effects that are often unspoken. Support systems like peer presence and buddy systems can make a difference. The process of investigation and coronial hearings can be retraumatizing for officers. Policing culture often discourages discussing mental health struggles. Proactive career planning and support are vital for officer well-being. 00:00 Introduction and Brad Gree's background 02:09 Early life and career choices 04:56 Joining the police force and initial experiences 09:58 Training, skills, and leadership development 20:11 Major events and operational challenges 29:48 Trauma, decision-making, and procedural lessons 40:06 Reflections on police culture and community 50:09 Key takeaways and advice for officers 54:29 - Support from senior officers and ambulance response 57:31 - Separation, debrief process, and waiting for interviews 62:25 - Going home after the incident and the physical exhaustion 66:10 - No immediate trauma, but lingering questions and a coronial process 74:41 - Coroner’s hearing two years later and giving evidence in court 78:09 - Reading the 26 page coronial findings report 81:04 - Why Brad questioned the need to attend the job in the first place 84:32 - How he thinks police should support officers after critical incidents 87:03 - Staying in general duties for his whole career 92:29 - Why progression was so hard for competent general duties officers 97:46 - Another confronting job near the end of service 100:05 - No pension or gold card style support after leaving QPS 100:32 - Security, close protection, Uber, and landing in grounds work 102:18 - From employment to property maintenance

  2. Aug 15

    False Stats and dodgy Covid Rulings

    Mal Logue on Army, Policing, Burnout, and Why the System Breaks Good PeopleMal Logue brings 40 years of military experience, 15 years in policing, and a blunt firsthand view of what happens when frontline service meets bureaucracy, bad policy, and constant scrutiny. This episode covers his path from Adelaide to the army, deployments in Somalia and beyond, his move into Queensland Police, and the burnout that came from trauma, understaffing, and boxed-in decision-making.We also discuss his COVID vaccine mandate fight, the human rights court case that followed, and why he believes support systems inside policing often fail the very people they claim to protect. Timestamps(00:05) - The introduction and why Mal Logue was brought in(01:20) - Growing up in Adelaide and choosing the army at 17 (02:09) - Leaving the military, moving to Brisbane, and joining QPS (03:50) - What Mal was like at school and why he hated it (04:33) - Why he loved infantry life, fitness, and military work (05:17) - Training at Kapooka and watching his son follow the same path (06:58) - Deployments to Somalia, East Timor, and other exchanges (08:06) - Somalia: first contact, command stress, and live rounds(10:10) - Military trauma versus policing trauma (12:22) - Getting help, drinking, rage, and why support mattered (14:21) - How army rank progression and promotion actually work (17:00) - Reserve service, police academy life, and juggling family (21:07) - Why he joined QPS and hated the academy (23:02) - OST, fighting, taser training, and what academy skills missed (25:24) - Why he thinks police training standards are too low (27:57) - Spike strip training, union complaints, and being kicked out (31:25) - Caboolture policing, team culture, and proactive patrol work (34:48) - A typical shift, briefings, and how crews were deployed (36:15) - DV, mental health, and the strain of modern policing (37:33) - Resources, budgets, and why police are asked to do more with less (39:04) - Burnout, rosters, and RBTs as stats-driven policing (43:25) - How DV jobs evolved into paperwork-heavy cover your ass policing (48:44) - Why he says decision-making has been replaced by fear (51:01) - False DV allegations, family court, and the damage to officers (55:38) - Why he believes DV policy is unbalanced and politically driven (57:23) - Male suicides, false allegations, and what he sees in the data (59:57) - How DV work consumes policing resources and shift time (61:58) - A Christmas DV breach that left him sickened (66:16) - A funny Redcliffe patrol story and classic dark humour (68:26) - Dealing with tragic scenes without letting them destroy you (69:24) - The lack of mental health support in QPS (72:29) - Being stood down after injury and getting help only by pushing for it (78:32) - COVID, masks, and why the vaccine mandate triggered everything (83:24) - The human rights court case and why the mandate was unlawful (88:35) - Being stood down again after the mandate lifted (91:29) - A senior officer’s toxic attitude during a major training event (95:07) - The 50/50 recruiting process and why he says merit was undermined (101:09) - Selective crime stats and clearance-rate games (103:19) - Pauline Hanson, immigration, and political frustration (105:07) - Why DV systems often treat women as the default aggrieved party (107:26) - His pet peeves, including immigration policy and crunching sounds (109:09) - Closing reflections on policing, mental health, and a possible return visit

  3. Aug 14

    From small town to big impact problems

    summary In this episode, Keith McDonald shares insights from his 37-year policing career, discussing the evolution of law enforcement, legislation, and community issues. Discover how policing has changed over decades and the lessons learned along the way. keywordspolicing, law enforcement, police career, legislation, community safety, police evolution, domestic violence, social media impact, police training, law reform key topics Career progression from recruit to inspectorImpact of legislation on policing practicesEvolution of police equipment and tacticsRole of social media and public perceptionHandling domestic violence and community issuesMajor incidents and lessons learnedPolice training and leadership developmentCommunity engagement and trust buildingChapters 00:00Introduction and Keith's background 02:11Early life and career beginnings 05:08Policing in Cumbia and Gold Coast 09:56Police roles and responsibilities over the years 14:59Training at the Police Academy 20:12Evolution of police equipment and weapons 24:59Major incidents and their impact 30:01Legislation changes and community issues 34:55Leadership and mentorship in policing 39:58The role of social media and public perception 45:03Reflections on career and lessons learned 49:54Future of policing and law reform 55:09Closing thoughts and gratitude

  4. Aug 10

    From Met to QLD

    Summary In this episode, Loz shares her journey from Australia to the UK police force, her experiences in policing, and insights into the differences between UK and Queensland policing. She discusses her passion for sexual offenses, the challenges faced by officers, and the importance of mental health and accountability in law enforcement. Keywordspolicing, UK police, Queensland police, sexual offenses, mental health, law enforcement challenges, police training, police culture, police career, police experiences Key Topics Loz's background and move from Australia to the UKDifferences between UK and Queensland policingSpecialist roles in sexual offenses and mental healthChallenges faced by police officers including burnout and cultureThe importance of communication, rapport, and de-escalationTraining, career progression, and systemic issues in policingImpact of personal trauma and mental health in law enforcementThe role of accountability and police culture changeSound Bites "Support in Tottenham was my team, I think I went on my eighteenth birthday.""The job that I had, I was a sexual offenses investigator, and I am very proud of that.""All people want is to be heard and understood."Chapters 00:00Introduction to Loz's policing journey 02:00Loz's move from Australia to London 04:03School life and early career choices 07:11Joining the police and initial training 10:11Support for Tottenham and football memories 12:50Deciding to pursue policing as a career 15:01Application process and interview experience 19:57First day at Hendon Police Academy 21:55Life in the police station and station environment 25:00Loz's first station in East London 29:56Police equipment and weapons in the UK 32:55Handling trauma and mental health in policing 40:02Specialist roles in sexual offenses and achievements 50:04Moving to Australia and reasons for returning 54:53Differences in police culture and operational approach 59:49Challenges faced by UK police officers in Queensland 01:05:10Mental health, burnout, and coping strategies 01:09:53Loz's advice for new officers and police culture 01:14:50The importance of communication and rapport 01:20:10Loz's pet peeves and closing thoughts

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🎙️ IZZY RIGHT THOU? Real people. Real stories. No b******t. Izzy Right Thou? is a podcast about the people behind the uniform, the job title and the everyday life. We sit down with everyday people from all walks of life and dive into their personal stories — the highs, the lows, the challenges, the turning points and the moments that changed them. From emergency services and high-impact occupations to everyday people facing their own battles, we explore what life is really like behind the scenes. 🚨 Emergency services 🔥 High-impact occupations 💬 Personal stories 🧠 Life’s challenges 💪 Resilience, failure & success 😂 The laughs, the chaos and everything in between No scripts. No b******t. Just honest conversations with people who have lived it. Everyone has a story. Let’s hear yours. 🎧 Izzy Right Thou? — What’s your story?

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  • Creator
    Aaron
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Aaron
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    Izzy Right Thou