2 Worlds Collide Podcast

Sam Bamford

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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    #79 - Charlie Bakhos - Lebanon, Israel/Palestine & Faith Under Fire

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Bakhos for a deep, unfiltered conversation on faith, conflict, and the narratives shaping what the world sees and what it ignores. Charlie is a man of faith and commentator who isn’t afraid to speak openly about uncomfortable truths. In this episode, we unpack the Israel–Palestine conflict, the way it’s framed in mainstream media, and why certain realities are either distorted or completely left out of the conversation. We also dive into a topic rarely spoken about: the persecution of Christians around the world, why it receives little media attention, who it affects, and what’s actually happening beyond the headlines. At the centre of it all is Charlie’s faith, how it shapes his worldview, why he refuses to stay silent, and what it means to stand firm when holding these views comes at a cost. This episode isn’t safe. It isn’t sanitised. It’s an honest conversation about truth, belief, and the courage to speak when silence is easier. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🇮🇱🇵🇸 The Israel–Palestine situation beyond the headlines 📰 Media narratives and selective outrage ✝️ Why Christian persecution is rarely discussed 🌍 What’s happening to Christians globally 🙏 Charlie’s faith and why it matters now more than ever ⚖️ Speaking truth in a world that rewards conformity 📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Intro 06:45 – Charlie’s background & faith journey 18:30 – Israel–Palestine: context vs media framing 37:10 – Global Christian persecution 55:40 – Faith, backlash, and standing firm 1:12:00 – Final reflections 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #CharlieBakhos #2WorldsCollide #FaithAndTruth #IsraelPalestine #ChristianPersecution #IndependentVoices #MediaNarratives #FreeSpeech #FaithInPublic

    1 ч. 36 мин.
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    #78 - Matt Williams (Willie Beating Cancer) - China, The Epstein Files & Foreign Influence

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Matt Williams — AKA Willie Beating Cancer — for a wide-ranging conversation on global conflict, media narratives, and the forces shaping modern geopolitics. Matt is an independent war and global affairs reporter who has built a reputation for going where others won’t. Fresh off a recent visit to China, he joins me to break down what he saw on the ground, how Western media frames global powers, and what everyday Australians aren’t being told. We also dive into the Epstein files, foreign influence, lobbying inside the Australian government, and how power operates behind closed doors. This episode isn’t comfortable. It isn’t filtered. It’s a raw conversation about power, information, and the global chessboard. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🌏 Matt’s recent visit to China 📂 The Epstein files and what they reveal 🏛️ Foreign influence & lobbying in Australian politics 📰 Independent journalism vs mainstream narratives ⚖️ Media accountability and public trust 🇦🇺 Where Australia sits in a shifting global order 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #MattWilliams #WillieBeatingCancer #2WorldsCollide #IndependentJournalism #China #EpsteinFiles #ForeignInfluence #AustralianPolitics #Geopolitics #IndependentMedia

    1 ч. 51 мин.
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    #77 - Biddy O’Loughlin - Cancelled, Comedy & Speaking Your Mind

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Biddy O'Loughlin for a wide-ranging conversation on comedy, culture, and what happens when jokes collide with modern politics. Biddy is an actor and stand-up comic who’s appeared twice on Kill Tony, opened for Isaac Butterfield, and met Joe Rogan. She joins me to talk about being “cancelled” in Australia, the pressure on comedians today, and why she believes humour still matters — especially when it makes people uncomfortable. We unpack free speech in entertainment, online backlash, navigating controversy, and what it’s like to keep performing when the spotlight turns hostile. This episode isn’t safe. It isn’t scripted. It’s a raw conversation about art, risk, and saying what you think. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🎭 Life as a working comedian in Australia 🔥 Being cancelled and public backlash 🗣️ Comedy, culture & free expression 📱 Social media storms and career fallout 🎤 Performing overseas and global audiences 🇦🇺 The future of stand-up in Australia 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #BiddyOLoughlin #2WorldsCollide #AustralianPodcast #Comedy #KillTony #IsaacButterfield #JoeRogan #FreeSpeech #StandUpComedy #IndependentMedia

    1 ч. 10 мин.
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    #76 - Pauline Hanson - Australia’s Future, Foreign Influence & Canberra Politics

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Pauline Hanson for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Australia, foreign influence, and political backing. Pauline is the founder and leader of One Nation and one of the most polarising figures in Australian politics. She joins me to speak candidly about where she believes the country is heading, the role of foreign lobbying in Canberra, and how political backing and support networks operate within Australia’s political system. We unpack her perspective on national sovereignty, immigration, economic pressure on everyday Australians, and the power dynamics inside federal politics. This episode isn’t talking points. It isn’t spin. It’s a long-form political conversation Australians rarely hear. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🇦🇺 The current state of Australia 🏛️ Foreign lobbying and international influence 🤝 Political backing and support networks 📊 Cost-of-living pressures 🗳️ Federal politics and party dynamics ⚖️ Accountability in government 🗣️ Why Pauline believes transparency matters 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #PaulineHanson #2WorldsCollide #AustralianPolitics #ForeignLobbying #PoliticalBacking #Canberra #OneNation #AustralianPodcast #IndependentMedia

    1 ч. 26 мин.
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    #75 - Heston Russell - Politics, Service & The Current State Of Australia

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Heston Russell for a direct and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, Australian politics, and what it truly means to stand for veterans. Heston is a former 2nd Commando Regiment officer, founder of VETS for Change, and one of the most recognisable veteran voices in the country. He joins me to speak openly about the current political climate in Australia, his desire to run for Parliament, and why he believes veterans need stronger representation in public life. We unpack what motivated Heston to step into the political arena, the challenges facing returned service members, and the broader cultural and policy debates shaping Australia right now. This episode isn’t slogans. It isn’t spin. It’s service, experience, and straight talk. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🎖️ Heston’s service with 2 Commando Regiment 🏛️ The current state of Australian politics 🗳️ Why Heston wants to run for Parliament 🇦🇺 Standing up for veterans and military families ⚖️ Accountability, leadership, and public service 🗣️ The realities of transitioning from Defence to civilian life 📢 What real representation for veterans could look like 📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Intro 07:20 – Heston’s military background & transition 23:10 – Australian politics today 39:30 – Why Heston is considering Parliament 58:45 – Veterans’ issues & representation 1:17:00 – Leadership, service & final thoughts 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #HestonRussell #2WorldsCollide #AustralianPodcast #Veterans #ADF #2Commando #AustralianPolitics #Leadership #VETSforChange #IndependentMedia

    1 ч. 27 мин.
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    #74 - Scott Challen - Who Really Holds Power in Australia?

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Scott Challen for a direct and wide-ranging conversation on power, politics, and what’s unfolding in Australia right now. Scott is a businessman, a founder of the Australia Lobbying Group (ALG), and the voice behind the Shallow Chal Instagram page. He has also been a driving force behind the Marches for Australia, playing a key role in organising and mobilising large-scale public demonstrations around immigration and government accountability. We break down the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 — what it actually contains, why it has alarmed so many Australians, and what it signals for free speech, protest, and political dissent in this country. We also unpack the role of the Australia Lobbying Group, how lobbying really works behind the scenes, and discuss the rallies held on Australia Day in Brisbane, why they occurred, and why they’ve become such a national flashpoint. This episode isn’t spin. It isn’t theory. It’s real-world experience, facts, and uncomfortable truth. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: ⚖️ The Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 🏛️ The Australia Lobbying Group and how political pressure is applied 🇦🇺 The Marches for Australia and public mobilisation 🚨 The rallies held on Australia Day in Brisbane 🗣️ Free speech, protest, and government overreach 📢 Power, accountability, and what happens when Australians push back 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #ScottChallen #2WorldsCollide #AustraliaLobbyingGroup #ShallowChal #MarchesForAustralia #FreeSpeech #AustralianPolitics #HateSpeechBill #AustraliaDay #AustraliaFirst

    1 ч. 29 мин.
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    #73 - Australians vs the Agenda - Anthony Khallouf Breaks Down the Extremism Bill

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Anthony Khallouf for a direct, wide-ranging conversation on media, power, and the state of freedom in Australia. Anthony runs one of the most effective independent news and media organisations in the country and is, in my view, one of the best in his field. He’s been on the front line of accountability and knows firsthand what happens when you challenge the narrative. We break down the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 currently being pushed through Parliament — what it really means, why so many Australians are alarmed by it, and why it deserves to be completely scrapped and thrown through the shredder. Anthony also speaks openly about his time spent in a supermax prison after attempting to organise rallies during the COVID era, and what that experience revealed about dissent in modern Australia. Important: Anthony will be live streaming from Parliament in the coming days as this bill is debated and potentially passed. To follow this in real time, head to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ausvstheagenda This episode isn’t theory. It’s lived experience, facts, and uncomfortable truth. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 📰 Independent media and why it matters more than ever ⚖️ The Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 🏛️ Government power, overreach, and accountability 🔒 Anthony’s time in a supermax prison during the COVID era 🗣️ Free speech, protest, and the cost of dissent 🇦🇺 What Australia risks becoming if this continues unchecked 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #AnthonyKhallouf #2WorldsCollide #IndependentMedia #FreeSpeech #AustralianPolitics #HateSpeechBill #CivilLiberties #COVIDEra #AustraliaFirst #IndependentJournalism

    1 ч. 31 мин.
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    #72 - Elliot Loney - Comedy, History, Free Speech & What Australia Is Becoming

    🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Elliot Loney for a sharp, wide-ranging conversation that blends humour, history, and hard truths. Elliot is a stand-up comedian and widely regarded as Australia’s best impersonator — but beneath the comedy is a deep understanding of Australian culture, military history, and the direction this country is heading. We cover Australia’s military history from WWI through to Afghanistan, the impact of DEI on institutions and culture, the state of comedy in a time of censorship, and Castle Law — all through the lens of common sense, satire, and lived experience. This episode balances laughs with serious reflection. Comedy, when done right, tells the truth others won’t. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🎖️ Australia’s military history — WWI to Afghanistan 🎭 Comedy, satire, and truth in modern Australia 🏛️ DEI and its impact on culture and institutions ⚖️ Castle Law, self-defence, and personal responsibility 🧠 Free speech, censorship, and the limits placed on comedians 🇦🇺 What Australia risks losing if history and humour are forgotten 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected: YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation: #ElliotLoney #2WorldsCollide #AustralianPodcast #Comedy #MilitaryHistory #DEI #FreeSpeech #CastleLaw #AustraliaFirst #IndependentMedia

    1 ч. 35 мин.

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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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