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Oct. 7, 2021

Ep. 30 - Jorge Kohn US Navy Veteran - On board the USS COLE during the bombing in Yemen and founder of Makai Metal Works

Send us a text On todays Zero Limits Podcast we speak to Jorge Kohn a former US Navy Sonar Technician / VBSS Sailor. Jorge's first ship posting was to the USS Cole which was a target of a suicide attack. On October 12, 2000, suicide terrorists exploded a small boat alongside the USS Cole—a Navy Destroyer—as it was refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden. The blast ripped a 40-foot-wide hole near the waterline of the Cole, killing 17 American sailors and injuring many more. After spending 20 years ...
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Sept. 15, 2021

Ep. 29 Christian "Boo" Boucousis former RAAF Fighter Pilot and Professional Speaker

Send us a text On today's Zero Limits Podcast we speak to Christian Boucousis better known as "Boo", Boo is a former RAAF Fighter Pilot, successful business owner and now professional speaker. Boo was selected for pilot training in the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18, successfully graduating as a fighter pilot, one of only 400 fighter pilots trained over a period of 40 years, achieving my life's dream of flying a F/A-18 solo at the age of 21. After 11 years of service, Boo was medica...
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Sept. 8, 2021

Ep. 28 Adnan Nazar former Royal Army Medical Corps Combat Medic / Current Private Security Contractor

Send us a text On today's Zero Limits Podcast episode we chat to Adnan Nazar former Royal Army Medical Corps Combat Medic / Current Private Security Contractor. Joined the RAMC royal army medical corps 1994 as a combat medic. Postings Germany, UK, Brunei Jungle warfare wing as the medic for JWIC jungle warfare instructors course and trackers courses. Operational tours of Bosnia 1996, Kosovo 1999 and Iraq - Telic 1 2003 as armoured Med section commander Telic 3. Naz discharged from the army in 2...
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Sept. 1, 2021

Ep.27 Clancy Roberts former 2 Commando Special Forces Operator / Sniper Team Leader

Send us a text On todays Zero Limits Episode 27 we speak to a legendary human and good friend Clancy Roberts. Clancy spent 12 years in full time service in the Australian Army. 6 Years in the 3rd battalion Australian infantry and 6 years at the 2nd commando regiment as a Special Forces operator. Before joining the military Clancy was on a path to no where with no real direction in life also in trouble with the law. However Clancy made a decision to join the army and has never regretted his decis...
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Aug. 25, 2021

Ep. 26 Sgt John Peck (ret.) US Marine - Iraq & Afghanistan Veteran Quadruple Amputee due to a IED

Send us a text While serving his first tour in Iraq, retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant John Peck suffered a traumatic brain injury from an improvised explosive device (IED). Once healed, John was determined to rejoin his brothers. Two years later, he returned to his unit in Afghanistan. On May 24, 2010 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Peck was clearing an empty compound, searching for explosives. He was the first man in, using a slow, sweeping arc with his metal detector. His fellow Marines f...
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Aug. 18, 2021

Ep. 25 Kelly Roby Former US Army Ranger & SFOD-D Operator

Send us a text On todays Zero Limits Podcast we speak to Kelly Roby a combat veteran who served over ten years in US Army Special Operations, as both a Ranger and a Tier 1 Operator. Kelly began his career in 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75 Ranger Regiment. At 22 years old, he was the youngest (at the time) to earn a place in SFOD-D. As an operator, Kelly was involved in over 350 direct action mission chasing down some of the most wanted humans on this planet in Iraq. Kelly also became a qualified K9 ha...
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Aug. 11, 2021

Ep. 24 Yonel "Yogi" Dorelis former US Marine and US Navy, Army and Airforce Helicopter Pilot

Send us a text Born and raised in New York City and for some crazy reason was drawn to the military from an early age, specifically the Marine Corps. Despite a few set backs, after a few tries, I was accepted to Marine Corps OCS. He was commissioned a 2Lt in the USMC in May 1984 after graduating from college. Upon completion of The Basic School at Quantico, VLuckily the Navy was short pilots and they gave about 150 Marine officers an opportunity to interservice transfer to the Navy. He gradua...
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Aug. 4, 2021

Ep. 23 Col. Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell Retired A - 10 Warthog Pilot Distinguished Flying Cross

Send us a text Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. Kim is a keynote speaker sharing her story about a life changing combat experience while weaving in ideas and lessons about leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and decision making in stressful environments. Kim has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is a distinguis...
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July 28, 2021

Ep. 22 Jason "AT Madman" former USAF Pararescueman and current A-10 Fighter Pilot / DoD Contractor Pilot

Send us a text Major "AT" is an A-10C Instructor Pilot and Intelligence Formal Training Instructor. AT enlisted in the Air Force in the Sumer of 1998. After Basic Military Training, he entered the Pararescue Indoctrination and completed the demanding 18 month training pipeline. He graduated the Pararescue Apprentice Course, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in July of 2000 and was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. There he quickly competed upgrade tra...
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July 22, 2021

Ep. 21 John Stryker Meyer - US Special Forces MACV SOG Vietnam Veteran

Send us a text Born Jan. 19, 1946, John Stryker Meyer entered the Army Dec. 1, 1966, completed basic training at Ft. Dix, N.J., advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Ga., jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga., and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in Dec. 1967. John Stryker Meyer served two tours of duty (a total of 19 months) in Vietnam as a member of the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) under the aegis of the top secret Military Assistance Command–Studies and Observatio...
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July 15, 2021

Ep. 20 Sean Ambriz US Army Military Police - Author Ghosts of the Valley

Send us a text Enlisted in February 2008 as a Military Police Soldier and completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Serving in a wide verity of duty positions to include a Driver, Gunner, Platoon Medic, Team Leader, Designated Squad Marksman, Squad Leader, MMS NCO, Special Reaction Team NCOIC and Platoon Sergeant. Two combat deployments to Afghanistan. Two Bronze Stars with Valor and Purple Heart recipient, Sean Ambriz released a book of true stories displaying honor and sacr...
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July 7, 2021

Ep. 19 Luke Andrews former SASR

Send us a text 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 sch...
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June 30, 2021

Ep. 18 - Mike Maroney former USAF Pararescue (PJ)

Send us a text Mike Maroney was a Pararescueman in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2017. He enlisted on September 11, 1996, after 2 years in the Pararescue/Combat Control Pipeline. He graduated in 1998, was assigned to his first duty station at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia and was stationed there from 1998 to 2002 with the 41st RQS (Rescue Sqadron) which would later become the 38th RQS. During his time at Moody Air Force Base he deployed to Operations Northern and Southern Watch in...
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June 23, 2021

Ep. 17 - Matt Hall former RAAF Iraq War Fighter Pilot & Redbull Air Race Champion involved in the invasion of Iraq bombing runs over Baghdad

Send us a text Matt Hall is a third generation pilot, a former RAAF Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor and Iraq combat veteran. Matt Hall Racing (MHR) is the only Australian aviation organisation to have competed in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and Matt Hall is the current air race world champion. Hall is a highly credentialed and skilled pilot with over 1500 Hornet hours, 500 hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle (including combat), over 700 hours in light aircraft and over 600 hours ...
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June 16, 2021

Ep. 16 Giani "Codz" Codognotto Royal Navy Falklands War Veteran on board HMS Coventry sunk by Argentinian fighter jets

Send us a text On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a retired Royal Navy Sailor Giani "Codz" Codognotto. Better known as "Codz" by his fellow sailors, he served in both the Royal Navy and the Australian Navy. During his Royal Navy service as a 17 year old, the ship he was posted on HMS Coventry at the time was on a training exercise which was diverted to the Falkland Islands. On 25 May 1982, Coventry and Broadsword were ordered to take up position to the north-west of Falkland sound. There she...
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June 9, 2021

Ep. 15 - Dan Luna Retired Navy Seal and Leadership Expert

Send us a text Dan Luna is a retired United States Navy SEAL and now Leadership expert, CEO of 3LX. Dan was a member of SEAL Team One where he served ten years completing five deployments, including two tours in Iraq, two tours in Afghanistan. In 2010 he became a member of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DevGru) Better known around the world as Seal Team SIX. His decorations include 2 Bronze Stars w/ Valor, the Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Commenda...
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June 2, 2021

Ep. 14 - Joel Struthers Former French Foreign Legionnaire and helicopter pilot

Send us a text Joel Struthers is a former French Foreign Legionnaire and since living the Legion he is now a father, and a commercial helicopter pilot. When not preparing his children's school lunch, he is a helicopter pilot and a partner in a Canadian risk mitigation firm that solves difficult problems in challenging environments. There’s probably no other military unit shrouded in so much legend, myth and even notoriety as the French Foreign Legion. But a new book by Canadian author Joel Strut...
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May 27, 2021

Ep. 13 - Jason A. Ramos Wildland Firefighter Smokejumper

Send us a text Jason A. Ramos has devoted twenty-six years of his life to the fire service. His career began at the age of 17 as a volunteer with the Riverside County Fire Department, then progressed to wildland firefighting in Southern California. Smokejumpers are highly trained wildland firefighters who parachute into remote areas to fight fires. They also can be called upon to assist in search and rescue missions. Smokejumpers are highly specialized and trained professionals who work independ...
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May 19, 2021

Ep. 12 - Albert Winks Former US ARMY MEDEVAC HELICOTPER PILOT

Send us a text On Todays episode we have an Angel from above Albert Winks former US Army MEDEVAC Helicopter Pilot. With a lifetime of experiences from growing up on a Texas cattle ranch; being a young competitive gymnast; becoming a gymnastics/tumbling coach for 13 years; 10 years in the army mostly as a Medical Service Corps Helicopter Pilot, flying over 260 combat missions and evacuating more than 350 patients, working with the world's most elite warriors (US and international Special Operator...
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May 12, 2021

Ep. 11 - Joseph Cafarelli Former US Marine, Chief of Police and SWAT Team Commander involved in the capture of the Boston Bomber

Send us a text Born and raised in Revere, Massachusetts Joe enlisted into the Marine corps in 1981. During his service he deployed to Lebanon as a result of the terrorist attack on the BLT Headquaters. Discharging in 1986, Joe joined the police in 1991 and attended academy training in Topsfield, Massachusetts where he served as a patrol officer for a Community Policing Program. Upon being promoted to Sergeant, he assumed command of the narcotics unit and was assigned to firearms training. When ...
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May 6, 2021

Ep. 10 - Brad Thomas Former Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator

Send us a text On today's episode with have Brad Thomas a retired veteran Army Ranger and Delta Force operator. Brad was with the Ranger Battalion at the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993 and went on to spend 12 years with Delta Force with operational deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. After 20 years of service to his country, he started a band of veteran musicians made up of veterans, "Silence & Light." Brad is an accomplished guitar player and composer. Through their music sales, they do...
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April 28, 2021

Ep. 9 - Jarryd McNeil FMX Athlete, 9 times X Games Gold Medalist

Send us a text Jarryd McNeil grew up in Kerang, Australia, and began riding dirtbikes at 2 and a half years old. About six years later, Jarryd began his career as a motocross racer, where he went on to win multiple state and national championships before turning pro. At 18, his interest shifted to freestyle, and he began investing the majority of his time in FMX. In 2010, he received an invite to the X Games and decided to make the move to the United States. Since then, he has collected nine X G...
April 22, 2021

BONUS Ep. Sergeant Steven Court - Veteran and First Responder to Curtis McGrath IED blast

Send us a text ANZAC DAY BONUS EPISODE To follow up on Curtis McGrath's incident in Afghanistan, we have a chat with a very special human and what we call an Australian Hero Sergeant Steven Court. He was the Combat First Aider first to arrive at the IED blast site in which Curtis was severely injured and was almost killed. We get a in depth view of the steps taken to ensure Curtis had a chance to survive his life threatening injuries. Let's Go!!! Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.com Instagram - h...
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April 21, 2021

Episode 8 - Curtis McGrath OAM Veteran Combat Engineer, IED Blast Survivor and Paralympic Gold Medalist

Send us a text Curtis McGrath OAM has served in the Australian Army as a combat engineer for 6 years where he served with honour in East Timor, Indonesia and Afghanistan. On the 23rd of August, 2012, young Sapper Curtis McGrath’s life changed forever. The decorated Sapper was three months into a tour of insurgent-rife areas of Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). The then 24-year-old tragically lost both his legs in the blast. Curtis remembers much of that day and...