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The ABCs of Heston Russell

Bryan Seymour

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Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 9

The ABCs of Heston Russell is a limited series revealing the incredible life story of former Special Forces Commando officer Heston Russell who survived multiple deployments in Afghanistan only to return home to face his biggest battle. Featuring exclusive interviews, court trial reenactments 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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1: The ‘Earwitness’

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 58:15

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.

Credits:

Cinematic Trailer 1 by Sascha Ende

Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12304-cinematic-trailer-001

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Troublemaker Theme by Myuu

thedarkpiano.com

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

https://incompetech.com/

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"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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Sky News Theme 2021- Present

ABC News theme music: Version 1 (2017-2024)

"Man Down" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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2: November

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 50:14

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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Don’t Die On Me - Myuu thedarkpiano.com

"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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

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Silent Turmoil - Myuu thedarkpiano.com

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3: Kajaki Fan

Season 1 · Episode 3

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 51:00

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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Played n Faved tank SFX:

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Bullet Hit Car Sound Effect / Bullets Hitting Car Body Sounds / Gun Bullet Hits Metal / No Copyright

Walking into Darkness - Myuu thebadpiano.com

Among Us - Myuu thebadpiano.com

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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4: The Trial

Season 1 · Episode 4

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 52:24

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.

Credits:

"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

5: Cross

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 54:17

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

Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/5950-breaking-news-1

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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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6: The Verdict

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 01:04:28

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.

Credits:

"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha Ende

Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12620-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-41

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Chord Guitar 001 by Sascha Ende

Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/556-chord-guitar-001

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeod

https://incompetech.com/

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7: Road Trip

Season 1 · Episode 7

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 01:14:17

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.

Credits:

"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Journey of the Brave by Sascha Ende

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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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

Trailer - The ABCs of Heston Russell

Season 1

Sunday, March 23, 2025 • Duration 01:17

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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8: Forging the Will to Fight

Season 1 · Episode 8

Sunday, June 29, 2025 • Duration 01:12:14

Forging the Will to Fight: Heston launches his memoir at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney with some high profile supporters joining friends and family. He also breaks down what effect the federal election has had on his campaign for a new inquiry into the ABC, his plans for the future and an extraordinary realisation that is changing everything.

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