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On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined in the studio by Mark Direen former SASR Australian Special Forces operator.

Mark enlisted into the military in 1993 and after completing infantry training he was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.

Mark applied for, and was selected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. Serving in the SAS for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations, sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance and training of local indigenous forces. With numerous deployments during his service in the Special Forces including Sydney Olympic Games, East Timor, Iraq and five tours of Afghanistan, Mark has extensive experience and knowledge in operating under pressure, working in and leading teams in some of the world’s most hostile and unforgiving environments.

In 2007, while serving as an operational team leader in Afghanistan, Mark
suffered serious injuries during an IED attack. Evacuated home to Australia, Mark focused intently on his recovery and rehabilitation. Displaying his trademark determination and tenacity, Mark successfully made a full return to health and deployed back to Afghanistan just six months later.

Discharging from the Regular Army in 2009, Mark continued to work in
complex and high-risk environments, namely as a team leader and security manager at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the period 2009 to 2016.

Mark is now Director of Point Assist, a unique company specialising in adventure travel, physical safety and self-improvement. His 25-year career in the military, security and adventure travel fields have given him the unique skill set and experience to provide practical solutions to the most complex and challenging situations across military, government, corporate and private sectors.

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On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined in the studio chatting with Jason Kelly former Royal Australian Airforce Military Working Dog Hander and now owner of K9 Solutions Australia.

Jason had an extensive career as a dog handler in the RAAF which included a support posting to the SASR as a kennel master. During his posting out west he was deployed to Afghanistan again as the kennel master for the SASR working with handlers like Ryan Wilson and Andy White both SASR. Having undergone numerous domestic and international operational deployments, Jason has gained exceptional insight and a unique perspective on the world of working dogs.  passion Jason has for K9’s is out of this world and not to mention the drive to be the best handler/trainer he can be. After exiting the Australian military Jason has gone from strength to strength with his own business, producing highly trained dogs that are destined for difficult and dangerous roles with agencies and organisations within Australia and abroad.

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On today's Zero Limits Podcast all the way from Brazil, I chat with Nico Seedsman former Australian Special Forces operator from the Special Air Service Regiment better known as SASR. Nico set his sights on the SASR at a young age however he enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy as a electronic technician. He sent roughly two years in the navy and then attempted and passed Special Forces Entry Test. Soon after he was service transferred to the army spending a short time in Kapooka and then moving to initial employment training for the infantry. He was posted to 8/9RAR and after a year successfully completed the SASR selection. After a grueling reinforcement cycle he was issued his sandy beret and became a fully qualified SASR operator. Nico deployed to Afghanistan 3 times and was involved in heavy kinetic fighting with the Taliban. Listen in for more of his story. Let's GO!

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On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with former Australian Army Special Forces, 2nd Commando Regiment, Warrant Officer Nick Hill. Nick served in Malaysia, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as being deployed to other countries including Egypt, Israel and the United States of America. Nick spent his twenty-five-year career (1989-2014) predominately in the 2nd Commando Regiment. Nick was selected to be part of the stand-up of Tactical Assault Group – East (TAG-E). In late January of 2002 Nick was sent to SASR in Perth to begin the 1st Advanced Close Quarter Battle (ACQB) course with 30 other members of 4 Cdo and 10 RAN CD’s. Nick successfully completed the ACQB Cse with 15 others, 9 Cdo’s and 6 Cd’s, and became the Plank holders of TAG-E.  Nick deployed to Afghanistan as the CSM of Bravo Commando Company (BCCG) from July 2011 – February 2012 Special Operations Task Group, Rotation XVI . During that deployment BCCG conducted over 80 Combat Operations in Urazghan, Zabul, Kandahar and Helmand Provinces. Over 90% of the Operations were conducted by Helicopter with support from CH47-D Chinooks from B Coy, 1-52 Avn Regt, Apache & Blackhawks 3-101 Avn Regt, CH53-Es from HMH 464, 2nd US Marine Air Wingand the Afghan Arial Interdiction Unit, (Mi-17s).  Conducting mostly Counter Narcotic mission known as Nexus Operations or as they called it Operation Markha Niwel or simply “Counter Narc Ops” – The Targeting of The Intersection Of Criminal And Taliban Networks with the DEA’s FAST (Foreign Advisory Support Teams). THe company spent much of these missions in the bad lands of Helmand Province, specifically the Kajaki Sofala and Northern Helmand area. By the end of the Rotation, Commandos had destroyed an estimated $1billion worth of Heroin (US Street Value). We became known as Billion Dollar Bravo.

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Today's podcast we chat with former SASR operator Dan Cooper. After underperforming at school,  Dan joined the Army and 3 RAR deploying to Timor in 1999. A short time later Dan attempted SASR selection in 2001 and successfully completed the selection course.
 
After Reo and 9-11, Dan (qualifying as a water operator) deployed straight away on the 2nd rotation to Afghan in 2002. Dan served in all 3 Sabre SQNs and OSS during his career. Between 2002-2016, Dan conducted a dozen ops to Afghan and elsewhere, was involved in taking down the pong su, and says “I rocked and rolled a few gunfights! In 2008 Dan started what would grow into the SASR Human Performance program and the foundation program for SOCOMD and Army to develop their Human Performance and gained an undergrad degree in Sports Science a double masters in Strength and Conditioning and conducted research into cognitive and physiological performance.

After qualifying for a research scholarship Dan is now in the final 6 months of a PhD on the Human Factors to improve transfer of training and performance in high threat combat environments.

On leaving SASR, Dan spent 2 years working with the QLD Reds high performance program before leaving to accept the full time Phd Scholarship. Dan now uses his experience and research to develop a Critical response performance, and innovation initiative to provide free education, training, and development to front line performers/organisations.

Between 2010 and 2022 Dan completed a range of activities including a 250km multi day ultra in the Aussie desert , several 100km ultra’s, coveted at the Cross-fit regionals and masters games, the Yukon Arctic Ultra 750km foot race, a 24hr obstacle course race, the Iditarod trail invitational 550km and 1600km foot race and currently looking into an attempt at a solo South Polo expedition.

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What is your ignition story? I stole this concept from Dr Dan Pronk and wanted to share it with you all. 

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On the next Zero Limits Podcast we have chat with a 29year British Army and Australian SASR veteran Andy White.  Andy began his military within the British army serving as infantry soldier joining at the age of 16. During his time he did multiple deployments to Northern Ireland and was involved in the invasion of Iraq. His deployments to Iraq were as expected and seen some heavy fighting sustaining WIA's and KIA's whilst gaining valuable war fighting experience. In 2007 Andy made requested a lateral transfer to the Australian Army and after being accepted he was soon posted to the School of Infantry in Singleton NSW. After a short stint in location he soon wanted to try out for SASR selection. In 2008 he attempted SASR selection passing on his first attempt and continued on with the reinforcement cycle of training to become a qualified SASR Trooper. In 2009 he completed the rigorous SASR reinforcement cycle and was presented his sandy beret to become a fully qualified SASR Operator. In 2010 Andy deployed on his first rotation to Afghanistan which during this deployment a fellow SASR Trooper Jason Brown was killed in action with the patrol including Andy receiving mentions due to the fighting and actions taken to neutralize the enemy also the attempts to save Trooper Brown's life. Over the next few years Andy deployed to Afghanistan three more times and was involved in some of the heaviest fighting the Australian Army had seen since the Vietnam war. Listen in for the full story on Andy's career and life as a elite SASR soldier, Let's GO!

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On today's Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Mitch Parker former NSW Police and Current Superintendent NSW SES Command of the New England and North West of Western Zone and Retained Fire Fighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Mitch spent 17 years within the NSW police and 15 years counting as a retained fire fighter with NSW Fire and Rescue.  During his time within both roles Mitch has many stories from incidents that even led to receiving commendations for bravery as both police officer and firefighter. After an extensive career serving the community on the front lines he moved onto the role as Superintendent NSW SES Command of the New England and North West of Western Zone within the NSW State Emergency Service better know as the SES. Let's GO!

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On today's Zero Limits Podcast co hosted with Troy Knight, we chat to former Special Air Service Regiment operator and K9 handler Ryan Wilson. Ryan spent 18 years within the Defence Force primarily in the SASR. During his military career, he deployed to Malaysia, the Solomon Islands and multiple trips Afghanistan, as well as many training exercises overseas.  Within service and during his transition, Ryan completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia. Currently he is the General Manager of Whipper Snapper Distillery, and is the WA State Manager for the veterans charity Wandering Warriors. Tune in to this podcast and listen to Ryan share some very insightful story of his life and powerful messages which are sure to resonate with a lot of people regardless of their profession, experience and/or aspirations Let's Go!

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Welcome back to season 3 of the Zero Limits Podcast and on this episode we chat to SASR Afghanistan veteran Marco "Rabbit" O'Hehir. Born in 1983 and raised in the Southeast Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria and  after witnessing the terror unfolding live on tv in the United States on September 11 2001. He had the interests to join the Australian Defence Force to join the war on terror. In 2001 he enlisted into the army posting to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as an infantry soldier.  Shortly after his enlistment he deployed to East Timor on his first operational deployment. In 2005 he was involved in a suspended extraction helicopter incident which he was significantly injured and hospitalised with an extended recovery. Rabbit attempted SASR selection 2007 and failed then returning to his battalion he was deployed to Iraq. Post Iraq he again began a better prep for SASR in which this time he completed SASR selection and eventually received the sandy beret. He completed multiple operational deployments to Afghanistan as a shooter and K9 handler. Post mil career he received a lateral transfer to the Victorian Police Special Operations Group to assist with their K9 unit. Since leaving the Police he now runs Blackrole K9 a training and consultancy company. He recently starred on the hit reality tv show Hunted Australia. 

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I heard a story of a race between Special Forces Soldiers and Indigenous Australians and thought there was a lesson there for all of us. 

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On todays Zero Limits Podcast we chat to the most bad ass Doctor in the world! Dr. Dan Pronk a former Australian SAS doctor who completed four tours to Afghanistan.   Dan served with the regular army in East Timor before undertaking four tours of Afghanistan with Special Operations Units - the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment. Dan was awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service for his conduct in action on his second tour of Afghanistan.

He’s written several books, including Average 70kg Dickhead: Motivational Lessons from an Ex-Army Special Forces Doctor, and Arterial Tourniquets: For Police Officers, Law Enforcement and other First-Responders. He just released a third book with two fellow former SAS operators called Resilience Shield. Dan’s also a car lover with a love of high performance cars, leading him to own a classic Ferrari and Lamborghini. He also created Delta Automotive that builds these limited edition classic sports cars. 

He is also the resident medic 'Dr Dan' on Channel Seven's SAS Australia. He is married to a very tolerant wife and has three sons. In his spare time he can often be found driving his vintage Lamborghini in the Adelaide Hills. Let's Go!

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Today I was fortunate to sit down with Dr Dan Pronk and Tim Curtis, two of the three authors of my new favourite book The Resilience Shield. 

I really hope you enjoy this chat. 

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On this Zero Limits Podcast episode we talk to an Aussie larrikin former Special Air Services Regiment operator Luke "Blue" Andrews.  We dive in deep into blue's life starting as an army reservist then eventually passing selection to becoming part of one of the best fighting forces in the world the SAS. We touch on his training leading up to receiving his the prized sandy beret and deployments his deployments to Afghanistan. Post discharging the Military, blue has gone back to school and working on a Masters in Business.  Let's Go!

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Today the boys sat down and chatted with former SASR veteran Dan Cooper. A man with two degrees, two masters and now completing a PHD who also happens to be the dad of two young boys. 

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Welcome to episode 48 of Just Havin a Crack. Today we are on location at the 42for42 Memorial Garden Lunch @ The Queensland Cricketers Club.
This is an annual lunch to remember the fallen (41) from the Afghanistan conflict and the forty-first recognising the lives lost after the conflict.

The memorial Garden currently in constructed is there for those who want to reflect and say thank you to those brave souls.
Adjacent to Suncorp Stadium the garden is there for all to enjoy. 
We hear from families in this podcast that lost loved ones, returned servicemen who are doing great things in the community, sporting stars & wives that had men over in the conflict.

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Psychologist, CEO, author, and former SAS Team Commander: Anthony “Harry” Moffitt recently retired after nearly 30 years with the Australian Defence Force, most of which was spent with Australia’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. He completed 11 active service deployments amassing nearly 1000 days on Special Operations globally, including being wounded in action in 2008 and repatriated to
Australia due to his wounds. Harry completed his time with the SAS as its Director of High-Performance. He also recently authored his memoir, Eleven Bats, a book about his military service and his love of cricket.

In this episode Harry shares some of his insights into high performance with Gaz as they compare notes on the military,  their transition into business owners  and beyond.  

Contact Harry through his business at https://stotangroup.com.au and buy his book 11 bats on Amazon and all other good book stores.  

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