{"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":"#88 - 2WC Debate: Drew Pavlou vs Will Mitchell | Foreign Influence, Israel/Iran & What is Australia First?","slug":"88-2wc-debate-drew-pavlou-vs-will-mitchell-foreign-influence-israel-iran-what-is-australia-first","published_at":"2026-03-17T20:43:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717/88-2wc-debate-drew-pavlou-vs-will-mitchell-foreign-influence-israel-iran-what-is-australia-first","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717","url":"https://info44z2.podbean.com/e/88-2wc-debate-drew-pavlou-vs-will-mitchell-foreign-influence-israeliran-what-is-australia-first/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jxh2bdx3z4uppk9c/Debate_Spotifybcfdl.mp3","summary":"🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we host the first ever 2 Worlds Collide Debate — featuring Drew Pavlou and Will Mitchell — for a direct, unfiltered discussion on some of the most controversial and divisive issues shaping Australia and the world right now. This isn’t your typical podcast — this is a head-to-head debate, where both sides go deep on topics that most platforms won’t touch. Drew Pavlou and Will Mitchell go back and forth on foreign influence and lobbying within Australian politics, the complexities of the Israel–Iran conflict, the meaning and implications of Zionism, and what it truly means to put “Australia First.” In this episode, we step away from one-sided narratives and allow both perspectives to be heard — challenging ideas, questioning assumptions, and diving into the conversations many people are thinking about but not openly having. This is a raw, honest and at times intense debate about geopolitics, national identity, and the direction of Australia. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🇦🇺 Foreign influence and lobbying within Australian government🌍 The Israel–Iran conflict and global tensions✡️ Zionism — definitions, perspectives and debate🇦🇺 What “Australia First” really means📰 Media narratives and political influence⚖️ Open debate in a polarised world 💥 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 Connected YouTube: @2worldscollideInstagram: @2worldscollidepodcastX: @2worldsPodcastWebsite: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation #2WorldsCollide #DebatePodcast #AustralianPolitics #ForeignInfluence #IsraelIran #Zionism #AustraliaFirst #FreeSpeech #PoliticalDebate #CultureDebate","meta_description":"🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we host the first ever 2 Worlds Collide Debate — featuring Drew Pavlou and Will Mitchell — for a direct…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4681,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717/episodes/88-2wc-debate-drew-pavlou-vs-will-mitchell-foreign-influence-israel-iran-what-is-australia-first/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-7010717/88-2wc-debate-drew-pavlou-vs-will-mitchell-foreign-influence-israel-iran-what-is-australia-first.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}