H - Hour with Hawks

OUT NOW S2/E21 Anthony Harry Moffitt  On this episode we talk with Anthony Harry Moffitt we talk about his love for cricket, his long service in SAS and the toll years of war took on him and his family.  Harry is the author of Eleven Bats, the book isn't a War story it's the story of Harry's War. Harry talks openly about the impact service and war had on him physically and mentally. Harry also talks about the tools he used to rebuild. Harry is a Phycologist now and is happy with where he is at and where he is heading.  Harry is also the lead singer of The Externals, the only Special Forces Rock Band in the “universe”, we play three of The Externals tracks on the podcast.  I hope you enjoy our conversation with Harry I definitely did and there is some good advice for young service people. So sit back and relax as we talk with Harry Moffitt (Rock God), Hawks. www.h-hourwithhawks.com Email Hawks at h-hourwithhawks@bigpond.com Social Media - (Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin) @hhourwithhawkspodcast  The Externals - available on Spotify. 

OUT NOW   S2/E21 Nigel Birch from Veteran Hunts Australia    On this episode we talk with Nigel about his passion for hunting and how he is helping Veterans and people from all walks of life to get in touch with their hunter gatherer past. Nigel's hunts are designed around the family unit and are designed to take people out of their comfort zones, and experience a different life style in a safe environment.    We talked heavily about conservation and sustainable hunting, Nigel is an advocate for these type of hunting practices. Nigel spends a lot of time explaining and teaching others including myself about good hunting practices.   I hope you enjoy our conversation with Nigel as much as I do, so sit back and relax as we talk with Nigel Birch, Hawks.   You can listen on the following platforms:   @applepodcast Here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/h-hour-with-hawks/id1486139866 @spotify Here - https://open.spotify.com/show/75yrMdk4Rz9Ig2wlYXTyv7 @googlepodcast Here - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hob3VyL2ZlZWQueG1s @podbean Here - https://hhour.podbean.com

S2/E20 Marc Mexsom OUT NOW   On this episode we talk with Marc Mexsom, a story of child abuse, depression, self medications, a dark secret, and a life time struggle. All brought about by two adult men in a positions of trust who abused this trust to abuse children   Definitely the hardest podcast I've done to date, not because of Marc he is a courageous man now on a mission to prevent this happening in the future by educating children that its ok to talk about abuse. The topic is what I found difficult to discuss, Marc thanked me for making it comfortable for him to talk, well it was Marc who made it somewhat comfortable for me to ask questions.      I encourage all to share this podcast with family and friends, and to get behind Community Courage to help make a difference for our children. So sit back and relax as we talk with Marc Mexsom, Hawks.   You can listen on the following platforms:   @applepodcast Here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/h-hour-with-hawks/id1486139866 @spotify Here - https://open.spotify.com/show/75yrMdk4Rz9Ig2wlYXTyv7 @googlepodcast Here - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hob3VyL2ZlZWQueG1s @podbean Here - https://hhour.podbean.com

S2/E19 Yana Fisher  On this episode we talk with Yana Fisher, we discuss her childhood and what it was like being one of nine children. We find out about her passion for fitness and a healthy life style.  Yana is a wife, a mother with two young boys (three if you count her husband), and she also manages to run two businesses, one on one fitness training, and an online training and healthy life style system. I really enjoyed talking with Yana and finding out her philosophy on health and fitness, I was surprised it included donuts! So sit back and relax grab something healthy to drink and enjoy our chat with Yana Fisher, Hawks. You can listen on the following platforms: @applepodcast Here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/h-hour-with-hawks/id1486139866 @spotify Here -https://open.spotify.com/show/75yrMdk4Rz9Ig2wlYXTyv7 @googlepodcast Here - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hob3VyL2ZlZWQueG1s @podbean Here - https://hhour.podbean.com

S2/E18 Richard Hungerford On this episode we are talking with Richard Hungerford, Richard grew up in the Redcliffe area, Papua New Guinea, Rockhampton. Richard took an interest in Martial Arts as a child and this has become a life long passion. Richard served in The Australian SAS were he was able to further develop his Martial Arts and Survival skills.  On leaving Defence Richard found the transition difficult and embarked on an epic adventure to find his place in life. He pushed himself to the limits, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, starvation, and illness. However he did make it through and found his true purpose in life.  I hope you enjoy our chat with Richard Hungerford as much as I did, so sit back relax and listen to Richard Hungerford (Hungers),Hawks. 

S2/E15 On this episode we are talking with Gordon Traill. Gordon was born and raised in Victoria, after training as a Chef Gordon joined the Army and served as a cook. Gordon had many postings all over Australia, and operational service in Iraq. If you listen closely you may see a little Gordon Ramsey come out in Gordon.    Gordon also reveals the story of the Bagdad Golfer, a mythical story now confirmed as true. After his service Gordon has been exploring many different creative activities to keep him occupied. These include photography, writing, and art. This has seen Gordon involved in several books including Unconquered our Wounded Warriors about the Invictus Games, and The Victoria Cross Australia Remembers covering our 100 VC recipients although we do acknowledge we now have 101. So sit back, relax, and enjoy todays guest Gordon Traill (Gordo). www.facebook.com/gordon.traill.9

S2/E16 Claude Verhaeghe On this ANZAC Day 2021 episode we are talking with Claude Verhaeghe. Claude was born in Ypres Belgium and grew up playing on the Battlefields of WW1 and WW2. We talk to Claude about his life and the Battlefield Tours he now runs. Claude has a great knowledge of the Western Front, and has also worked on several documentaries as an adviser and assisting with location selection. info@battlefieldexperience.com www.battlefieldexperience.com #ploegsteertsectorbattlefieldexperience

S2/E15 On this episode we are talking with Grant Chisnall (Chizza) son of a professional footy coach, Army Officer, service in East Timor, and Sierra Leone. Now an Entrepreneur doing the work he loves Crisis Leadership. In his spare time Grant sits on the Audit and Risk Committee for a Not For Profit Organisation. Grant is also the President of a Junior Football Club, and I loves spending time with his boys, wife Melissa and their Lagotto, Coco.  

S2/E14 Rodger Cook On this episode we are talking with Rodger Cook (Cookie). Rodger has over 25 years of global security and crisis management experience across multiple sectors, including military and the corporate security space. Rodger has been involved in military operations in Rwanda, Iraq, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands. In the corporate security space, he has lead recovery efforts in Vanuatu following a major cyclone and assisted with the evacuation of clients caught up in conflict in South Sudan. Having lived and worked in Zambia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Madagascar. Rodger now finds himself back in Australia supporting organisations to better understand their travel risk management needs. I had the privilege of working with Rodger in the early 1990’s and it’s great to catch up and find out about what he has been doing. So sit back, relax, and enjoy todays guest Rodger Cook (Cookie).    

S2/E13 David Ure. David “Davie” is a proud Scotsman born and bred, his father was a Soldier and Davie spent much of his youth moving around Europe following his father’s career. Davie played Rugby as a lad and by all accounts was quite good, however the call of the Army was strong. Davie joined the British Army and served with 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (The Black Watch). Davie served in Afghanistan on two occasions and had aspirations of doing SAS Selection, however due to medical reasons he was unable to, and discharged on medical grounds. Davies wife is American and due to COVID they are living on opposite sides of the world, Davie intends to move to the US and start anew. I really enjoyed talking with Davie, he is a younger guy with an older head, and has clear goals for his life moving forward. Davie is also the host of “The Lead Wasps Podcast” great listen and well worth tuning in. So sit back and relax and I hope you enjoy season 2 episode 13 David Ure. Podcast available on the links below; Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/h-hour-with-hawks/.id1486139866 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75yrMdk4Rz9Ig2wIYXTyv7?si=tDx370EUS2u3umFTuIFdZQ  Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2hob3VyL2ZlZWQueG1s  Podbean: https://hhour.podbean.com  Web: www.h-hourwithhawks.com  Email: h-hourwithhawks@bigpond.com     

S2/E12 Heston Russell Well, here is Heston Russell, I really enjoyed my chat with Heston he has led an extraordinary life. Hopefully you will also enjoy Heston’s story, watch this space he is on a mission and I do not think he will stop until he has reacted his objective. So, sit back relax and enjoy Heston Russell.   

On this podcast we talk to Adrian Sutter, and Anthony Meixner about their lives, service, and the Swiss 8 APP. They guide us through Tribe, Routine, Identity, and Purpose the focus of the APP, and how this can help people with mental health issues. We also discuss suicide not only in the Veteran community but across the wider community. So, sit back relax and enjoy the lads from Swiss 8.  

We talk with Tim Curtis & Ben Pronk DSC, both Ex SAS Officers, both sons of Officers (Army). Even though they try to deny it, their career paths have followed each other. They came together in SAS and are back together again on their new joint venture. I had the pleasure of working with both before they became chicken stranglers (SAS), I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with them both and I am sure you will enjoy their stories. Oh, they also host a great Podcast #Unforgiving60 well worth tuning into some great guests, with great stories. 

We had a great talk with “Warry” George, on his childhood, recruit training, training for Korea, service in Korea, Japan, Malaya, Vietnam and everything in between. His ability to remember names and details was amazing, he even tells us of his rise up and down the ranks, several times. Truly a great character and a true Aussie Larkin. 

On episode #8 we talk to Les Brooks, immigrated to Australia from England. Moved back to England and served as a Royal Marine Commando. Service in Northern Island, Cyprus, and the Falklands War, moved back to Australia. Became a driller in the mining industry married with children, and keen to retire in the south of France.

Son of Irish and Fijian parents, 1 of 11 children, soldier, father, Hagar also wants to build a Viking Longboat and complete the Sydney to Hobart race?

On episode #6 we talk with Justin Huggett MG. We talk about his life journey, his time as a shearer, a Soldier, and now a husband and a dad. Great story lots of rabbit holes and tangents, absolutely enjoyed having a chat with Huggo.

On episode #5 we talk with Phillip Thompson OAM MP Federal Member for Herbert. We discuss Phil's life journey, and what drove him to serve our country as a Soldier and now as a Politician. We also discuss his plans for the future. It was a pleasure talking with Phil as he told his story warts and all. 

Ron Bucci, born in Sydney, served in the Australian Navy as a Submariner, serving for 20-years. After his service Ron worked as a fitter, and later as a prison guard. Now retired Ron is looking forward to riding his Harley and mountain biking.   

Robert Bazzard, born in Wales served in the British Army, lateral transferred to Australian Army. Now live in North Queensland with his family and calls Australia Home. 

Brad Norton, American, USMC Veteran (Iraq), Husband (married an Aussie girl), Father, Businessman. Brad lived in Australia for 7 years and now lives back in Georgia, with his wife and family. We catch up with Brad while he is back in Australia over the Xmas period.

Tom Floyd son of a soldier, soldier, husband, father, grandfather, father in law, businessman.