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The Life LID PodcastEpisode 1 - Tommy ArcherSend us a textTommy Archer is an Australian Army Veteran, Actor, Host of "The Maladjusted Monkeys" Podcast and current serving Police Officer with the Queensland Police Service. Having served in the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012, Tommy discharged from the Army and began a career in policing. Throughout his, over a decade long, career he has witnessed many traumatic incidents leading him to experience severe "burnout" and Identity crisis. These experiences lead him into hosting The MalAdjusted Monkeys Podcast with his best friend Shane...2024-06-092h 11
The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #25 - Senior Constable Dan McLeodSenior Constable Dan McLeod talks to the boys about his journey through the QPS whilst having to overcome a tragic personal loss, debilitating physical illness and mental health issues.
2022-02-051h 01The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #24 - Tommy and Shane Catch UpTommy and Shane are back in the Studio to catch up and answer listener questions.
2022-02-0448 minThe Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #23 - Douglas Egan - Snr Vice President of South Eastern District RSL QueenslandTommy and Shane sit down with Douglas Egan to discuss the current state of RSL Queensland, available Veteran Services and what the future looks like for the RSL.
RSL QLD Veteran Serivces Webpage - https://rslqld.org/Find-Help
Douglas Egan President Greater Springfield RSL Sub Branch -
Ph: 07 2800 8031
Mob: 0497 626 358
2021-09-251h 12The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #22 - Tommy and Shane - Wedding Catch UpTommy and Shane have a quick catch up and answer viewer questions after attending the fabulous wedding of Rylez and Amy Guymer!
2021-08-2824 minThe Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #21 - Leighton Muller - Mates4MatesThe boys catch up with the one and only Leighton Muller to discuss his new position in Mates4Mates, one of Australia's leading charity organistions and the great work that they are doing for Military Veterans and their familys.
Website - https://www.mates4mates.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mates4mates/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mates4mates
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mates4Mates
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Mates4MatesAus
2021-06-261h 06The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #20 - Tommy and Shane - "Bitter Pills"Tommy and Shane are finally back behind the mics and delve into the events that kept them away for so long.
MILITARY SERVICE - Trauma Recovery Program - http://toowongprivatehospital.com.au/?page_id=2023
2021-05-301h 32The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #19 - Joel Crowe2021-03-211h 08The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #18 - Matt HobbsMadison and the Boys chat to Matt Hobbs about life after Army and the challenges he faced looking for work after his career in Defence.
2020-06-151h 13The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #17 - Monkleys + Computer = Fire (Isolation Catch Up)After blowning up one computer and building another the boys back with a quick catch up and to answer listener questions.
2020-06-0151 minThe Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #16 - Senior Sergeant Andrew Dupere from the Queensland Police ServiceThe boys chat to Senior Sergeant Andrew Dupere from the Queensland Police Service. Andrew talks about his 30 year career and sheds light on his own recent experience with depression and trauma.
2019-11-261h 16The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #15 - Michael Handley - REDSIXMichael Handley is the founder and owner of REDSIX and the creator of the Redsix App. The boys talk to Mike about his time in the army, his deployments, dealing with PTSD.
You can find the REDSIX App at - https://www.redsix.com.au/
OR
Search SIX* in your Apple or Android Store.
2019-10-101h 39The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #14 - "You can't win every battle"Tommy and Shane discuss the new Australian war film Danger Close, Shane returning to fighting fit status, the main stressors for first responders and the boys stumble their way through social media in Madison's abscence!
2019-09-2645 min
The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #13 - "New Digs"One house move and new studio later, they are back! Tommy and Shane catch up and finally get around to answering listener questions. How helpful were they? Not very but by god did they laugh trying!
2019-08-1552 minThe Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #12 - "Catch Up"Tommy and Shane have both found themselves in the media, had a quiet ANZAC Day and share how they are tracking with their mental health. They try to answer some listener questions in their new segment and Shane’s partner joins them for a female perspective on being an army spouse.
2019-06-061h 03The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #11 - Stewart LockeThe boys chat with Stewart Locke from War Fighter Coffee and Scorpion Projects about coffee, army life, business and all things viking!
https://australianwarfighters.com/collections/coffee
2019-05-201h 13The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #10 - Shaun Barry of Extra SpecialistsTommy and Shane chat to Shaun Barry from @extra_specialists about his career in the military and the founding of Extra Specialists.
Extra Specialists:
Utilizing skilled #veterans and #firstresponders in the entertainment industry🇦🇺🎬#extraspecialists #veteranmovement #yearoftheveteran #veteransinfilm
www.extraspecialists.com/register
This ones a pearler!
2019-04-212h 06The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #9 - Shaun O'GormanTommy and Shane chat with Shaun O'Gorman from The Strong Life Project. Shaun talks about his time as a Queensland Police officer and overcoming suicide and depression.
Big thanks to Shaun O'Gorman for coming on the show. You can find more of Shaun as well as his book below.
http://www.thestronglifeproject.com/about-us/
http://www.shaunogorman.com/
2019-04-091h 44The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #8 - The Boys Catch UpTommy goes back to work after 5 weeks on leave and Shane talks about trying to give up drinking.
2019-04-0536 minThe Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #7 - "The Pivotal Moment"Tommy and Shane talk to Flynn Graham about dealing with depression from an early age and how he has turned a passion into a budding business.
2019-03-041h 09The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #6 - "She had how many Monkey Scrotums?!"Shane and Tommy talk with Lindsay about transitioning from army life to the ambulance service.
Below is a link to the DVA website containing information about the White Card.
https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/dva-health-cards
Eligible transitioning members of the ADF will be automatically provided a White Card for NLHC mental health treatment upon transitioning to civilian life. Clients who receive a White Card for this purpose are not required to make a claim for NLHC mental health treatment in order to receive treatment.
The card also entitles the holder...2019-02-111h 08
The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #5 - "We're Back!"Tommy and Shane are back after an extended hiatus. In this episode the boys catch up on the last 6 months and discuss the reasons that have kept them away from the mic.
2019-01-0947 min
The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #4 - "Nothing sobers you up like an elderly man bleeding from the head"Tommy and Shane speak with current serving Australian Defence force soldier Ben. Ben is coming up on a decade in the Army and discusses missing out on deployment, leaving a combat role and what lies ahead for him.
2018-06-1558 min
The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #3 - "It's kind of like when you fantasize about winning the lottery"Tommy and Shane re-cap their ANZAC days, talk birthdays and getting older, and Shane discusses his latest issue with his mental health.
2018-05-1736 minThe Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #2 - "I know there's a positive spin because there's no belt around your neck"Tommy and co-host Shane talk about life after the army and how the idea of The Maladjusted Monkeys came about.
2018-04-0744 min
The Maladjusted MonkeysEpisode #1 - "Find what you like to fuck with"Welcome to the pilot episode where Tommy chats with Jason and discusses his experience with depression after a traumatic upbringing.
2018-03-3055 min