5 With A Digger Podcast

Episode 110 and we have a SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE — LIVE FROM THE POST HOUSE, EUDLO We set up base for the Tour of Torture to the Post House in Eudlo and this one is absolute chaos in the best way possible. This isn’t your average episode, this is a full house, big personalities, plenty of laughs, and some seriously good yarns from an unreal lineup of guests. Jimmy Judge, the man in the hot seat for the Tour of Torture. 24 hours, zero food, total suffering. Grant from Rippys Clothing Co. Noah, an online eating sensation stepping into the madness. Brodie from Gravel Empire. Brooke from Smarter Supply and Barbz the Brissy Horseman and the Reggie’s Podcast.This episode is everything the Tour of Torture is about — bringing people together, having a laugh, and shining a light on a bigger cause, the grand opening of our partnership with It’ll Take A Tribe to open a community food bank in the heart of Gympie to help out our community at a time when everyone needs to stand together to get through these tough times!Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis 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.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 109 and I’m joined by Jerard. Jerard enlisted back in 2012, but this isn’t your standard service story.Just 3 months in, a serious injury changed everything. What followed was years of setbacks—spinal surgery, re-injuries, being pushed beyond medical advice… and constantly fighting to be heard.And still—he showed up. Training others as an ADI, completing heavy vehicle quals, even supporting SASR in 2017.Behind the scenes though, it was a battle.Airlifts. Heart surgery. Time in the Soldier Recovery Centre. And the weight of it all mentally. All while raising a young family and navigating life falling apart outside the uniform.He medically discharged in 2019—after a career that tested him in every way possible. This is a story of resilience, grit, and pushing through when everything’s stacked against you.Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis 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.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 108 and I’m joined by my old mate Bryze from the Deadass Podcast! Everytime I pass through Rockhampton I make sure to drop in and catch up over a cold beer or 10. We chat about how the podcast is going, our new community food bank opening at the 5 With A Digger Studio in Gympie. And the crazy challenge we have set for Jimmy Judge. Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 107 and I’m joined by Taula Daure, better known as Franckiie. Born in Papua New Guinea and raised through hardship after losing his mum at just 4, Franckiie grew up without his dad, before reconnecting with him later in life, a powerful full-circle moment.Moving to Australia in 2005, he faced setbacks and tough moments, but he didn’t let them define him. He reset, he refocused and he found purpose in the ADF. Enlisting in 2012 as a Recovery Mechanic, Franckiie became part of the backbone that keeps everything moving. After a medical discharge, he continued giving back through defence contracting and instruction, now settled on the Sunshine Coast.A powerful story of resilience, growth, and reconnecting. Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 106 and I’m joined by Brenden ‘Chuck’ Berry. Brenden Berry is a former Australian soldier, instructor, and Australian Border Force firearms and defensive tactics trainer, with nearly 40 years of service behind him.A third-generation cavalryman, Brenden enlisted in 1989 and served across multiple units including 3/4 Cavalry Regiment, 2RAR, and 3RAR. His deployments include Rwanda during the UN mission following the genocide, East Timor, and Iraq with SECDET 9.Alongside his military career, Brenden represented both the Australian Army and state rugby, while also serving as an instructor shaping the next generation of soldiers. After discharging from full-time service, he continued giving back spending a decade training officers within the Australian Border Force.A career built on resilience, discipline, and hard-earned lessons — this is one you won’t want to miss.Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 105 and I’m joined by Tod. Tod is a former Australian Army Combat Engineer who served 12 years in the Corps from 2009–2021.Starting his career as a young Sapper, Tod spent his early years on the tools as a Combat Engineer before transitioning into the civil construction side of the trade, eventually rising through the ranks to Corporal.Across his time in service he was involved in a huge range of work — from AACAP projects in remote communities around Australia, to major exercises like Hamel and Cultana, and operational tasks including:• Refurbishment works at Navy Dive School – Shoalwater Bay• Infrastructure builds on Nauru• Flood relief operations in Port MacquarieTod also spent two years posted to the School of Military Engineering at Holsworthy as an instructor, helping train and mentor the next generation of Combat Engineers coming through the Corps.But this episode goes deeper than just the jobs and deployments.We talk about life in the Army, the challenges that come with service, the personal battles along the way, and what life looks like on the other side.Another powerful conversation and another important story.Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 104 and I’m joined by Keegsy. Keegsy signed up to the Australian Army in 2009 at just 17 years old, joining the Infantry and posting to 8/9 RAR. In 2010, he deployed to Timor — a young digger getting his first taste of operational service early in his career.By 2012, Keegsy was heading to Malaysia alongside 6RAR, continuing to build experience, strengthen his skills, and forge the kind of mateship only infantry life can create. After four solid years in green, Keegsy discharged in 2013, stepping into a new mission — building a career as a mechanic and navigating the transition to life on civvy street.From joining the Army as a teenager, to deployment, to life after service we dive into the journey, the lessons learned, the brotherhood, and what it really looks like to transition young. Food Hub opening soon.  (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | FacebookFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 103 and I’m joined by Michael Lappin. Michael is a Newcastle-based speaker and advocate whose journey is raw, real, and powerful. Raised in a military household, Michael grew up witnessing the long-term effects of service firsthand. His father served 35 years in the Australian Army, also being as a Vietnam veteran. Like many defence families, the impact of untreated PTSD shaped life at home in ways that lasted for years.After decades battling addiction, Michael spent 13 years in prison. But that wasn’t the end of his story — it was the turning point.Since his release, he’s rebuilt his life from the ground up and now speaks openly about addiction, incarceration, trauma, accountability, and what true rehabilitation actually looks like.https://www.instagram.com/michaellappin1978?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Shoutout to Now That’s Dramas Podcast for letting us use their studio!Now Thats Dramas Podcast – Now That’s Dramas PodcastFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 102 and I’m joined by Matthew French. Matthew is an Australian Army veteran, Infantry Paratrooper, former leader in Veteran Mentors, and now the CEO of The Youth Regiment. After serving his country on deployment, Matthew transitioned his passion for leadership and mentorship into the civilian space — co-founding Veteran Mentors and delivering impactful programs for young people facing real adversity across Australia.Today, through The Youth Regiment, he’s driving an Australia-first, veteran-led movement focused on early intervention, discipline, resilience, and real-world life skills. With long-term mentorship and a strong family-first ethos at its core, the program is helping shape stronger teenagers, stronger families, and stronger communities.This is a powerful conversation about service, purpose, and building the next generation of resilient young Australians. HOME | The Youth RegimentShoutout to Now That’s Dramas Podcast for letting us use their studio!Now Thats Dramas Podcast – Now That’s Dramas PodcastFind us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcastThis podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl @MinorityInfluencesClothingUse "5WITHADIGGER" at checkout for 15% off on Savvy Touch Products.Merch available at www.crewapparelprint.com.auLike. Subscribe. Tell your mates.YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.