New podcast shares the stories of modern veterans
Up Close: Conversations with modern veterans is a new podcast series that explores the lives and experiences of Australia’s modern veterans.
The Australian War Memorial has partnered with LiSTNR to develop the six-episode series hosted by Walkley Award-winning journalist, Adam Shand.
Over the six episodes, through the art of conversation, Up Close explores the lives of our modern veterans as they answer the question: ‘What does it mean to be a veteran?’
From enlisting in the Australian Defence Force, to the personal challenges involved in training, conflict and life after the uniform, Up Close takes listeners through the experiences of four veterans:
- Campbell OAM, former Royal Australian Navy warrant officer
- Lorraine Hatton OAM, Quandamooka Elder of the Noonuccal and Ngughi tribes in south-east Queensland and Indigenous Elder for the Australian Army
- Nicolson, former Australian Army trooper
- Kim Morgan-Short, a former Royal Australian Air Force Reservist who has twice been widowed.
‘Up Close is, as the name suggests, a way for Australians to understand what it means to join and work in the military,’ says Memorial Director Matt Anderson. ‘They are our veterans’ stories, in their words, up close and personal.
‘The podcast allows us to gain a strong appreciation of the very human aspect of our Australian Defence Force. Listeners will hear, through raw conversations, the real stories, challenges and rewards of military life.
‘It has never been more important for Australians to have a variety of ways to connect with our military history, in addition to visiting the Memorial in person. Podcasts enable us to reach and engage with people all over Australia and the world.’
Up Close: Conversations with modern veterans was produced with support from Lockheed Martin Australia.
Episodes are available on the Memorial website, LiSTNR’s website and through all major podcast platforms.