The ABCs of Heston Russell – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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2020 Gold Walkley-winner Mark Willacy's acceptance speech

Rogue Forces: An explosive insiders' account of… by Mark Willacy · Audiobook preview

Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod

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"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Satiate" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Very Low Note" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Neo Western" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Night Break" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Man Down" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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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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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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

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Kajaki Fan. Heston tells the harrowing story of losing his mate Scott during a mission in Afghanistan and he grapples with a deeply-held secret. The ABC refuses to back down as Heston enlists some heavyweight supporters in the fight to clear his name.

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Queer As Folk P1 | BRIAN and JUSTIN

Breaking News 6 by Sascha Ende

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Breaking News 1 by Sascha Ende

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Breaking News 3 by Sascha Ende

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Wipe Out by Sascha Ende

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The Trial. The biggest defamation trial in the country begins with Heston in the witness box. He’s also campaigning to help Veterans suffering record rates of depression and suicide as he reaches his lowest point.

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"Neo Western" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 13 by Sascha Ende

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"Enter the Maze" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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

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"Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha Ende

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Cross. The defamation trial hears explosive evidence about the ABC’s investigation into Heston and his Commando unit as their journalists take the witness stand and a former DEA officer who worked with Heston makes incredible claims.

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Breaking News 1 by Sascha Ende

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"Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Ben Roberts-Smith loses biggest defamation trial in Australian history

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"Rising" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Wipe Out by Sascha Ende

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"Enter the Maze" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha Ende

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The Verdict. Three years after the first story about Heston was published the Federal Court makes its ruling. Just when this battle ends, the war begins with stunning revelations of gunshots added to combat videos in another ABC story triggering national outrage.

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"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha Ende

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Chord Guitar 001 by Sascha Ende

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"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod

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Troublemaker Theme by Myuu

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Simplex by Kevin MacLeod

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Road Trip. Heston's travels to the nation's capital and the halls of power to recruit powerful support for a new inquiry into the ABC. Major changes are announced to Defence to help Veterans’ mental health as Heston makes a critical decision about his future.

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"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Journey of the Brave by Sascha Ende

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Big Wall Clock Ticking by RandomRecord19

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Walking into Darkness by Myuu

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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha Ende

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ALL EPISODES AVAILBALE MARCH 31, 2025.

The ABCs of Heston Russell is a limited series podcast revealing the incredible, true life story of former Special Forces Commando leader Heston Russell who survived multiple deployments in Afghanistan only to return home to face his biggest battle, suing the ABC for defamation. Featuring exclusive interviews, court trial re-enactments 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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