5 With A Digger. Simon Jones Part 2.

5 With A Digger. Simon Jones Part 2.

From 5 With A Digger Podcast by Jesse Hobson

June 3, 2026 · 1h 25m · Season 1 · Episode 118

About this episode

Simon Jones returns to discuss his military service, transition challenges, and controversial topics related to his experiences.

Episode 118 and I’m joined again by Simon from episode 51. Joining the Army at just 17 years old, Simon would go on to serve in the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and complete two deployments to Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group before discharging in 2014. In this episode, we talk about military service, the challenges of transition, mental health, rebuilding identity after Defence, and his journey into launching his own consultancy business. We also discuss some of the more controversial topics making headlines today, including the Ben Roberts-Smith saga, the Afghanistan years, and the ongoing debate surrounding ISIS brides returning to Australia. A raw, honest conversation from someone who lived it. Home | 343 Consultants MARCH OUT | VETERAN SERVICES Food Hub OPEN!   (7) it'll take a tribe - search results | Facebook Find us on Instagram and Facebook. @5withadiggerpodcast This podcast proudly sponsored by @Gravelempireholdings @Cuzkell_pty_ltd @Eliteboxingclubadl Merch available CREW Apparel & Print | Shop Custom Apparel Now Like. Subscribe. Tell your mates. YOU'RE NEVER ALONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Hobson

Guest: Simon Jones

Topics covered

  • military service
  • mental health
  • transition challenges
  • consultancy business
  • controversial topics
  • Afghanistan
  • ISIS brides

Keywords

  • military
  • transition
  • mental health
  • consultancy
  • Afghanistan
  • ISIS
  • Ben Roberts-Smith

Sponsors

Gravelempireholdings, Cuzkell_pty_ltd, Eliteboxingclubadl

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Organizations: 343 Consultants

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