The ABCs of Heston Russell
The ABCs of Heston Russell is a limited series that tells the remarkable life story of former Special Forces Commando officer Heston Russell, who survived multiple deployments in Afghanistan only to face his biggest battle back home. With exclusive interviews, court trial reenactments, and stunning revelations, the series is produced and hosted by journalist Bryan Seymour, co-creator of the globally successful podcast The Lady Vanishes. It offers an in-depth look into Russell's experiences and the personal challenges he encountered after returning from war.
Episodes
8: Forging the Will to Fight
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
1: The ‘Earwitness’
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 EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12304-cinematic-trailer-001License: https://filmmusic.io/st
2: November
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.Credits:"Tempting Secrets" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/lic
3: Kajaki Fan
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.Credits:Played n Faved tank SFX:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0eV9o6tfd0Played n Faved SFX:Bullet Hit Car Sound Effect / Bullets Hitting Car Body
4: The Trial
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)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (inc
5: Cross
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.Credits:Breaking News 1 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/5950-breaking-news-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Urban Gauntlet" Kevin
6: The Verdict
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)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/lic
7: Road Trip
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 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/lice
Trailer - The ABCs of Heston Russell
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 revela
