{"podcast":{"title":"2 Worlds Collide Podcast","slug":"2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717","podcast_index_feed_id":7010717,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/info44z2/feed.xml","website_url":"https://info44z2.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18693166/Untitled_design_1_61tnn.png","author":"Sam Bamford","episode_count":134,"summary":"Hosted by Sam Bamford, an Australian Army Combat Veteran and former Paratrooper who deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast is driven by curiosity and a deep interest in people living diverse lives. Sam brings compelling conversations with individuals from various backgrounds, exploring their achievements, challenges, and how a powerful mindset has shaped their journey. Tune in for motivational stories and inspiring insights as guests share how they’ve turned adversity into advantage. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or looking to learn about the power of resilience, this podcast offers lessons for navigating life’s toughest challenges.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:18:22.707863+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717"},"episode":{"title":"#107 - Steve Baxter - Labor's Budget Will Destroy Australia's Future","slug":"107-steve-baxter-labor-s-budget-will-destroy-australia-s-future","published_at":"2026-06-25T22:10:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717/107-steve-baxter-labor-s-budget-will-destroy-australia-s-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717","url":"https://info44z2.podbean.com/e/107-steve-baxter-labors-budget-will-destroy-australias-future/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pg8h8ed7xtpbxp8z/Steve_Spotifybgpxa.mp3","summary":"🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Steve Baxter — entrepreneur, investor, former Shark Tank Australia judge, and founder of Beaten Zone Venture Partners — for a direct and confronting conversation about the Australian economy, politics, veterans, and the future of the country. We dive into the recent Federal Budget and the direction Labor and the Greens are taking Australia — discussing taxation, investment, productivity, and why many believe current policies will make it harder for everyday Australians to get ahead. We also unpack the fallout from Karl Stefanovic's podcast, the media reaction that followed, and the importance of being able to have open conversations without fear of cancellation. Beyond that, we discuss the treatment of Australian veterans, the alleged war crimes controversy, leadership, and where Australia may be headed if current trends continue. This is a raw conversation about business, politics, accountability, free speech, and the future of Australia. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover:💰 The recent Federal Budget📉 Labor, the Greens & Australia's economy🎙 The Karl Stefanovic podcast fallout🎖 The treatment of Australian veterans⚖️ The alleged war crimes debate🗣️ Free speech & public discourse🇦🇺 The future of Australia 💥 Support independent voices🧢 Merch: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products🤝 Join Patreon: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay ConnectedYouTube: @2worldscollideInstagram: @2worldscollidepodcastX: @2worldsPodcastWebsite: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation#2WorldsCollide #SteveBaxter #AustralianPolitics #FederalBudget #AustralianEconomy #Veterans #FreeSpeech #AustralianPodcast #IndependentMedia","meta_description":"🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Steve Baxter — entrepreneur, investor, former Shark Tank Australia judge, and founder o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4924,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717/episodes/107-steve-baxter-labor-s-budget-will-destroy-australia-s-future/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717/107-steve-baxter-labor-s-budget-will-destroy-australia-s-future.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}