Zero Limits Podcast
Zero Limits Podcast is hosted by Australian Veteran Matty Morris. Throughout these podcasts Matty will be speaking to high charging humans from around the world with the zero limit attitude. One of the best ways we can give our listeners motivation and the ability to complete any goal they set their mind to is through hearing zero limit stories from these hectic people! Lets go!
Ep. 254 Tom Brooks former SASR and Victoria Police Special Operations Group (SOG)
On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Tom Brooks former SASR and Victoria Police Special Operations Group (SOG)
Born in Walcha, NSW, he joined the Army in 1987 and by 1990 had passed SAS selection. He went on to serve six years in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) with K Troop, 3 Squadron, rotating through counter-terrorist teams and the full spread of special forces courses before discharging in 1996.
Tom joined Victoria Police in 1999, passed the Special Operations Group (SOG) selection in 2002, and went on to spend around 20 years in the SOG. He was on the...
Ep. 253 Max Mitchell Assistant Commissioner (Retired) NSW Police Force
On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Max Mitchell Assistant Commissioner (Retired) NSW Police Force.
Max Mitchell spent over four decades in the NSW Police Force, rising from a young constable in Newcastle in 1981 to Assistant Commissioner. Along the way he worked as a detective, police negotiator, and undercover supervisor, and commanded some of the state's busiest regions. He led the NSW police response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, stood up the state's Police Transport Command from scratch, and drove major reforms that cut alcohol-related violence in Newcastle's nightlife precincts. A recipient of the Australian Police...
Ep. 252 Phil Thompson OAM MP Australian Army 1RAR - Federal Member For Herbert (PART 1)
On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Ep. 252 Phil Thompson OAM MP Australian Army 1RAR - Federal Member For Herbert.
A former Australian Army infantry soldier with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Thompson served in East Timor and Afghanistan. During his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan, he shot and killed an armed insurgent, and just two weeks later was severely wounded in action by an improvised explosive device (IED).
After leaving the military, he moved into politics, being elected as the Federal Member for the Queensland electorate of Herbert in the Australian House of...
Ep. 251 Jake Cleal-Cook NSW State Emergency Service - WestPac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Rescue Crew Officer @rescuemanjake
On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Jake Cleal-Cook NSW State Emergency Service and WestPac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Rescue Crew Officer
Jake Cleal-Cook is a Rescue Crew Officer with the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service in Sydney, where he specialises in helicopter winch operations. He has responded to major flood disasters across New South Wales, conducting winch rescues in conditions that are complex, rapidly changing, and where access, information and time are rarely on your side.
Away from aviation, Jake is a senior flood rescue operator with the NSW State Emergency Service...
Ep. 250 Jason Hiscox State Emergency Service Vertical Rescue Operator
On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Jason Hiscox State Emergency Service Vertical Rescue Operator.
Jason grew up in Coffs Harbour — a self-described ratbag who needed a magistrate's wake-up call to turn his life around after multiple criminal convictions.
His son Nate was born in 2012 and changed he’s prospective everything. Jason joined the NSW SES, became a Vertical Rescue and Road Crash Rescue Instructor, rose to Deputy Rescue Officer, and spent over a decade responding to some of the most confronting jobs emergency services will ever see — including leading flood boat crews throug...
Ep. 249 Dean Burgess 3RAR - 2nd Commando Regiment @deanburgess.au
On this Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris chats with Dean Burgess former 3rd Battalion Paratrooper and 2nd Commando Regiment Operator.
Dean Burgess is a former Australian Army Commando, veteran, and social commentator who brings a unique frontline perspective to today's most important conversations.
Dean began his military career with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) as a paratrooper, deploying to Baghdad, Iraq as part of a Security Detachment. Following his return to Australia, he successfully completed the demanding selection and reinforcement cycle for the 2nd Commando Regiment, earning his qualification as a Commando. During...
Ep. 248 Beau S. Victorian Police - 3 Zeros Coffee
On this Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris sits down with Beau S. former Victorian Police Officer - and Co Owner of 3 Zeros Coffee.
Beau is a former Victoria Police Detective Sergeant with more than two decades of experience across frontline policing, armed robbery investigations, organised crime, the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), and Witness Protection. With a background in psychology and extensive experience managing high-risk incidents, Beau now applies those lessons to private security and business through his community-focused venture, 3 Coffee Coffee. In this episode, he shares insights from a career spent working with some of...
THE DEBRIEF #26 War Crimes/Mental Health/Alternate PTSD medicinal therapy hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with former guest Nico Seedsman SASR EP. 95
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Nico Seedsman former Australian Special Forces SASR episode 95.
This debrief focuses on War Crimes/Mental Health/Alternate PTSD medicinal therapy.
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Ep. 247 Eddie Robertson "Fast Eddie" 2nd Commando Regiment - Private Security Contractor
On this Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Eddie Robertson 2nd Commando Regiment & Private Security Contractor
Born in Albury in 1979, Eddie Robertson forged a career through some of the most demanding environments in modern military history. From joining the Australian Army Reserve in 1997 and serving with the 2nd Commando Company and later 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando), Eddie deployed to East Timor and multiple tours in Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group, including service with TAG-East and as part of a personal security detail for senior ISAF leadership. Between military postings, he operated o...
Ep. 246 Scott Jones aka Saint Scojo Electronic Warfare Operator 2nd Commando Regiment and Combat Controller.
On this Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with the man the myth the legend, the podcast everyone has been waiting for Scott Jones aka Saint Scojo Electronic Warfare Operator 2nd Commando Regiment and Combat Controller.
Scott Jones (aka "Saint Scojo") is an electronic warfare operator with 2nd Commando Regiment and a qualified combat controller. From a family of service members, he enlisted in 2008, completed commando selection and advanced signals and EW training, and holds JTAC/SOTAC qualifications. Scojo deployed on multiple operational tours including Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Since leaving defence he has grown to...
Ep. 245 Daniel O’Neil Australian Army, Private Security Contractor, South Australian Ambulance Service
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Australian Army, Private Security Contractor, South Australian Ambulance Service and author
Joining the Army at 17 years of age, Daniel later serves as a Forward Scout on Australia’s first military deployment to East Timor. Returning, restless, he undertakes officer training and serves again in East Timor as an Infantry Platoon Commander. However, his service in the Army leaves hidden scars and he leaves in search of life’s great meaning. He serves in federal law enforcement but the adrenaline spiking allure of war leads him to Afghanistan. Here...
THE DEBRIEF #25 War Crimes hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with The Saint Scojo Ft Call ins Big Chocky, Keegan Locke and Zac Rolfe
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Scojo Ft Call ins Big Chocky, Keegan Locke and Zac Rolfe.
This debrief focussing on the recent Ben Roberts Smith VC MG arrest.
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Ep. 244 Ben O’Brien NSW Police Officer
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Ben O’Brien NSW Police Officer
After graduating from the police academy in 2012, he began his career at Harbourside LAC. Ben moved into plain clothes proactive policing early, working undercover operations across Kings Cross and Oxford Street, and later leading drug dog operations at major festivals. Returning to uniform, he spent years on the frontline attending critical incidents—domestics, suicides, fatal accidents, armed offenders, and large-scale public disorder.
His career included secondments to specialist units like the Redfern Region Enforcement Squad and the Criminal Groups Squad...
Ep. 243 Jacob Vella NSW Police Officer Stabbed in 2019 on duty - Fitness Coach
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Jacob Vella NSW Police Officer Stabbed in 2019 - Fitness Coach
Born and raised in Sydney’s southwest, he joined the NSW Police Force in 2016, building a career in frontline and proactive crime units tackling high-risk offenders and organised activity.
In June 2019, during an early morning arrest operation, he was critically injured in a violent stabbing while pursuing a suspect inside a darkened home. The attack left him with life-threatening injuries, extensive nerve and tendon damage, and a long road to recovery—at one point, his surv...
Ep. 242 Mick Albrecht Australian Army Infantry 25/49 RQR - 3RAR & Intelligence / Stand Up Comedian - Shellshocked Comedy
On the next episode of the Zero Limits Podcast, host Matty Morris chats with Mick Albrecht — former Infantry and Intelligence soldier turned comedian.
Mick served in the Australian Army for 11 years. He began his military career as a reservist with 25/49 Royal Queensland Regiment in Brisbane before transferring to full-time service. He later served as a paratrooper with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, deploying to the Solomon Islands.
Mick then transferred to the Intelligence Corps, where he deployed to Timor and later completed two deployments to Afghanistan as part of the Special Operations Task Group, su...
Ep. 241 Shane Cording Boatswains Mate Royal Australian Navy
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Shane Cording Boatswains Mate Royal Australian Navy
Shane joined the Royal Australian Navy at 17 and served from 2009 to 2017 across multiple ships and major deployments, including Operations Slipper, Manitou, and Resolute. Shane’s experience spans coalition operations in the Middle East, escorting a nuclear submarine through the Suez Canal, boarding operations under drone overwatch, and high-risk transits through the Persian Gulf. With nearly a decade at sea, Shane brings raw, firsthand insight into life in modern naval operations — and the unforgettable stories that come with it.
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Ep. 240 Linton Harris 1RAR - 2CAV Somalia and Iraq Veteran
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Linton Harris 1RAR - 2CAV Somalia and Iraq Veteran.
He grew up in Queensland in a family with a strong military background and enlisted in the Australian Army as a teenager. After completing training, he was posted to 1RAR, serving as an infantry soldier before deploying to Somalia, where he experienced his first operational combat environment.
Harry Discharged after the Somalia deployment and spent sa few years in civilian life before re-enlisting — this time as a cavalryman. He later deployed to Iraq, where he was in...
THE DEBRIEF #24 hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Ep. 102 Chris Korfias 2nd Commando Regiment
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Ep. 102 Chris Korfias former 2nd Commando Regiment Sniper and die hard South Sydney Rabbitohs Supporter.
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Ep. 239 Rob Mugridge 2nd Commando Regiment
On todays Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Rob Mugridge 2nd Commando Regiment
Born in New Zealand and raised across Australia in a military family, Rob enlisted in the Australian Army at just 17. What followed was more than two decades of service across infantry, special operations, and instructional roles—spanning East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Starting in the Royal Australian Regiment, he deployed on multiple operations to Timor and a trip to Iraq before successfully completing selection and special forces reinforcement for the 2nd Commando Regiment, where he served as a sniper, assault tea...
Ep. 238 Eric Atkinson Australian Army - Queensland Fire Department - Co-Owner On Track Meals
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Eric Atkinson Australian Army - Queensland Fire Department and Co-Owner of On Track Meals
Eric Atkinson is a former Australian Army cavalryman turned senior Queensland firefighter, with more than two decades of experience serving in high-pressure environments. During his military service he deployed operationally to Iraq and Afghanistan, Eric moved into emergency response with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in 2008. He now serves as a Station Officer in Fortitude Valley, where he is responsible for leading crews and managing complex, frontline incidents.
Outside of the...
Ep. 237 Jemma Powell NSW Police Officer - General Duties
Jemma Powell served 13 years with the NSW Police Force (2010–2024), graduating from the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn. Her first posting was to Central Hunter LAC, Maitland as a general duties constable. She then served at Central North LAC, Bourke and Central West LAC, Orange.
Jemma responded to a wide range of complex frontline incidents—critical medicals, fatal incidents, missing-persons searches, serious crashes, search warrants and violent matters—developing resilience, sound operational judgment and decisive leadership under pressure. She was promoted to Senior Constable in 2016, served as Youth Liaison Officer in Bourke, and began relieving in a superv...
Ep. 236 Adam Smith 2nd Commando Regiment and Victoria Police Special Operations Group
On todays Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Adam Smith 2nd Commando Regiment and Victoria Police Special Operations Group
Adam joined the military in 2005 first kicking off his career as an infantry solider at the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. During his time there he deployed twice to Timor Leste.
In 2008 he attempted and completed selection for the 2nd Commando Regiment also completing his reinforcement cycle training to receive his green beret. He deployed on numerous occasions on SOTG to Afghanistan and to Iraq. After an extensive career within the special forces Adam d...
REPUBLISHED EPISODE - Ep. 81 Ben Besant "Officer A" Former NSW Police TOU - LINDT CAFE SIEGE
REPUBLISHED EPISODE
Following the recents events in Bondi, if you missed previous episodes this was one not to be missed surrounding the events of radical islamic terrorist ideology (Denied by the government!) that occurred at the Lindt Cafe Sydney on the 15th December 2014.
On today's episode I sit down with the NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit Officer Ben Besant also known as "Officer A". He was the TOU officer who killed the Lindt Cafe terrorist and he tells us about the moment he came face-to-face with the killer who terrorised Sydney an...
THE DEBRIEF #23 Bondi Beach Terror Attack hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Big Chocky and Scott Jones aka The Saint SCOJO
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Big Chocky and Scott Jones aka SCOJO
These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything. More specifically chat about the most recent radical islam terrorist attack Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia.
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THE DEBRIEF #22 Bondi Beach Terror Attack hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Matt Nicholson Episode #222 NSW Police Officer and Scott Jones aka The Saint SCOJO
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Matt Nicholson Episode #222 NSW Police Officer Scott Jones aka SCOJO
These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything. More specifically chat about the most recent radical islam terrorist attack Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia.
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Ep. 235 Lucinda Boon Western Australia Police - Royal Australian Infantry Army Reserve
On today's episode of the Zero Limits Podcast, host Matty Morris sits down with former WA Police officer and Army Reservist, Lucinda Boon.
After finishing school, Lucinda began her law-enforcement journey with the Western Australia Police as an Auxiliary Officer, serving just over four years before transitioning into a full Police Officer role. She also enlisted in the Australian Army Reserves during this time, taking on the demanding role of an infantry soldier.
In 2018, only eight months into her duties as a general-duties officer, Lucinda attended a high-risk incident that would change her life forever...
Ep. 234 Jacob Turner Australian Army 5RAR - Prison Guard - Actor
On today’s Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Jacob Turner former Australian Army 5RAR also Corrective Services Prison Guard and now pursuing an acting career.
After leaving school, Jacob started a few odd jobs however after a short time he decided to join the Australian Defence Force. In 2009 he enlisted into the infantry and once finishing basic training and initial employment training he was posted to the 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Darwin. Only a few months after being posted to the unit he was quickly deployed to Afghanistan. After discharging he moved int...
Ep. 233 Fin Johnson New Zealand Army Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with former New Zealand Army trooper Fin Johnson - Strength and Conditioning coach for UFC fighter Jack Della Maddalena
Fin was born in Perth, WA however at a young age moved to NZ with his parents. After leaving school and working as a baggage handler, Fin decided to join the NZ Army more specifically the armoured corps. After complete basic, and specific training he was posted to Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles. In 2012 Fin deployed to Afghanistan to the Bamiyan province in which 2012 tuned out to be the de...
Ep. 232 Luke McCulloch WA Police Search and Rescue Diver - Author Tales of a Diver
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with former Western Australian Police Search and Rescue Diver Luke McCulloch.
Luke ‘Macca’ McCulloch spent a total of 15 years as a Police Officer however spending eight years on the WA Police search and rescue dive squad, working on well-known cases like the light plane crash in 2017 which killed two people on Australia Day, and a prominent 2018 murder. Two years ago he left his role, and he has recently independently published an account of a particularly arduous ten-day operation he worked on, titled Tales of a Dive...
Ep. 231 Mark Hulbert NSW Police TORS (Tactical Operations Regional Support)
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with former NSW Police Officer Mark Hulbert.
Mark spent almost 20 years on the Job as a NSW Police Officer starting his career at Hornsby Police Station however after few years in he moved back to the area he grew up and worked out of Maitland Police Station During his 20 years mark spent 12 years at TORS (Tactical Operations Regional Support). TORS units provide specialist, part-time tactical support for high-risk incidents in regional areas of New South Wales, Australia, augmenting the work of the main Tactical Operations Unit.
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Ep. 230 “Horse” Special Air Service Regiment - Bravery and Betrayal Documentary
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with former Special Air Service Regiment K9 Hander and Operator Horse aka Andrew Hudson.
Horse enlisted into the infantry first serving as a paratrooper at 3RAR. Horse spent time at 4RAR and deploying to East Timor. In 2003 Horse attempted and successfully completed SASR selection posting to 1 Squadron. During his SASR career he deployed on multiple Special Operations Task Group rotations to Afghanistan both as a K9 Handler (pictured with Richa) and operator.
Currently Horse is presenting the Bravery and Betrayal documentary which is touring the East Co...
THE DEBRIEF #21 hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with "Syd" aka Aussie Degenerate Ukraine Foreign Fighter and Scott Jones aka The Saint SCOJO
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with "Syd" aka Aussie Degenerate Ukraine Foreign Fighter and Scott Jones aka The Saint SCOJO.
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Ep. 229 Damien Barbe Northern Territory Police Detective
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with former Northern Territory Police Detective Damian Barbe and host of the podcast Two Ordinary Cops.
After leaving school Damien applied and was accepted into the Royal Military College Duntroon however he only spent a year realising that the military life was not for him. However he always had the ambitions in joining the a Police Force in which in 2007 he joined the Northern Territory Police. During his 15 years of policing he served in remote communities throughout the NT and multiple roles however moved specifically into the Detective p...
Ep. 228 David Raymond BM APM Queensland Police K9 Unit - Author Vader: A Police Dog Story
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with David Raymond former Queensland Police K9 Unit.
David Raymond BM APM spent 36-years in policing—26 of those years in the K9 Unit and 14 as the officer in charge. David has been involved in numerous high-risk operations and critical incidents. His bravery and service have been recognised with a host of awards including Australian Bravery medal, QPS Valour Award, Australian Police medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct, Meritorious Service Medal and other prestigious commendations.
Vader: A Police Dog Story
For five yea...
Ep. 227 Michael Yu Victorian Police - Athletic Performance Coach @YUPERFORM
On todays Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Michael Yu former Victorian Police Officer now Athletic Performance Coach @YUPERFORM
Michael and his family immigrated from Hong Kong when he was 2 years old growing up on the East side of Melbourne. After finishing schooling and moving into the workforce Michael had ambitions of joining the Victorian Police Force. Michael Joined the police in 2018 and spent his career in general duties, a secondment to the Detectives unit and also spending time in the Police Communications more specifically the call centre.
Throughout his career he maintained...
Ep. 226 Zac Rolfe Australian Army and NT Police
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Zac Rolfe former infantry soldier from the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and Northern Territory Police Officer.
In 2010 he enlisted in the Australian Army, serving in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. After being discharged in 2015, he applied tp be a cop and was accepted by the Northern Territory force, enrolling at the academy in Darwin in May 2016. Rolfe graduated as dux of his squad and was posted to Alice Springs in Central Australia – his first preference. In December 2016, during his first week with the NT...
Ep. 225 Harry Moffitt Special Air Service Regiment Australian Special Forces - Author - Psychologist
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Harry Moffitt Special Air Service Regiment Australian Special Forces.
He is an Author of Eleven Bats A story of combat, cricket and the SAS and The Fourth Pillar Modern Stoicism and the Philosophy of High Performance. Now a Psychologist and human-performance expert for the Stotan Group.
Harry Moffitt served in the Australian Defence Force for almost thirty years, most of which was spent with Australia's Special Air Service Regiment as a Team Commander and Team Specialist. He has served...
THE DEBRIEF #20 hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Chris Katelaris aka Big Chocky and Scott Jones aka SCOJO
Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Chris Katelaris aka Big Chocky and Scott Jones aka SCOJO
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Ep. 224 Alex Prestney Victorian Police - Brother Josh also serving cop was killed in the 2020 Eastern Freeway Incident
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Alex Prestney Victoria Police.
Growing up on the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne with his older brother Josh, and after leaving school with a couple of years on the workforce Alex decided to join the Victorian police. After completing the application and mandatory testing, Alex joined the Victorian Police in 2016 with aspirations of joining the highway patrol unit. In 2019 his older brother Josh Prestney also joined the Victorian Police after getting stories from Alex on the life in the force. However on April 22, 2020 Alex’s 28-year-old brother Josh and...
Ep. 223 Hamish Maclachlan New Zealand SAS and Australian SASR
On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Hamish Maclachlan New Zealand SAS and Australian SASR
Hamish enlisted into the NZ defence force in 1997 as an infantry soldier posting to 2/1 RNZIR. Hamish deployed twice to East Timor as an infantry soldier. During this deployment in Timor he encountered the NZ SAS which led to him attempting and completing SAS selection and training cycle and was badged in 2003. In 2004 he deployed to Afghanistan and during this rotation he was there on the day and witnessed when Willie Apiata VC displayed acts of gallantry which led to...
