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The ABCs of Heston Russell

The ABCs of Heston Russell

By: Bryan Seymour
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The ABCs of Heston Russell is a limited series revealing the incredible life story of former Special Forces Commando officer Heston Russell who survived multiple deployments in Afghanistan only to return home to face his biggest battle. Featuring exclusive interviews, court trial reenactments and stunning revelations, the series is produced and hosted by journalist Bryan Seymour, the co-creator of the global #1 hit podcast The Lady Vanishes.



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  • 8: Forging the Will to Fight

    8: Forging the Will to Fight
    Jun 29 2025
    Forging the Will to Fight: Heston launches his memoir at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney with some high profile supporters joining friends and family. He also breaks down what effect the federal election has had on his campaign for a new inquiry into the ABC, his plans for the future and an extraordinary realisation that is changing everything.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 1: The ‘Earwitness’

    1: The ‘Earwitness’
    Mar 30 2025
    The ‘Earwitness’. Heston Russell’s life implodes when his Commando Unit is accused by the ABC of murder and war crimes. He recounts his journey to becoming the youngest Special Forces leader in his group to facing his biggest battle after leaving the armed forces.Credits:Cinematic Trailer 1 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12304-cinematic-trailer-001License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTroublemaker Theme by Myuuthedarkpiano.com 2020 Gold Walkley-winner Mark Willacy's acceptance speechRogue Forces: An explosive insiders' account of… by Mark Willacy · Audiobook previewImpact Prelude by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License (CC BY 4.0):http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License (CC BY 4.0):http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Satiate" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License (CC BY 4.0):http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Very Low Note" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Neo Western" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Night Break" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sky News Theme 2021- PresentABC News theme music: Version 1 (2017-2024)"Man Down" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    58 mins
  • 2: November

    2: November
    Mar 30 2025

    November. The ABC doubles down with more stories about November Platoon leading to Heston making a major decision that will dramatically escalate the stakes. He relives his first kill in Afghanistan and key moments in his life that prepared him for war.


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    "Tempting Secrets" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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    "Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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    Don’t Die On Me - Myuu thedarkpiano.com


    "Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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    "Satiate - only percussion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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    Silent Turmoil - Myuu thedarkpiano.com


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    50 mins
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