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Latest episodes

Episode 25: When the Irish Invaded Canada with Christopher Klein

July 15, 2021 · 48 min

In this episode host Russell Hillier is joined by historian and author Christopher Klein to talk about the Fenian raids and his book "When the Irish Invaded Canada." When The Irish Invaded Canada: https://www.amazon…
One Soldier Podcast 24: Lord of the Rings Historical Analysis with Professor Gerard McLarney.

March 1, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min

Are the Riders of Rohan akin to Vikings on horseback, or are they Anglo-Saxons? Is the battle at Minas Tirith analogous to the Ottoman siege of Vienna? Who are the Orcs in our own lives? In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined…
Episode 23: Rhodesian Light Infantry with John Van Zyl

February 13, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by John Van Zyl, veteran of the Rhodesian Light Infantry and creator of the Fighting Men of Rhodesia Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDfQx5rjmSc&t=6s John talks about…
Episode 22: Battle of Cut Knife Hill

January 13, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier examines the 1885 Metis Rebellion and the battle of Cut Knife Hill through the diary of Lieutenant R.S. Cassels. Cassels chronicles the actions of Toronto's Queens Own Rifles, as they embark for war…
Episode 21: Alberta Independence with Paul Hinman

January 8, 2021 · 53 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Paul Hinman, two time Alberta MLA and current leader of the Wildrose Independence Party. Paul Hinman joined the podcast to talk about pandemic lockdowns, the fight against globalism and…

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Hunting Taliban with Chuck Prodonick

December 22, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Chuck Prodonick, veteran of Bosnia, Kosovo and the Afghan war. Chuck joined the podcast to talk about hunting Taliban in Kandahar province and shares some behind the scenes stories during…
Episode 19: The South African Border War with Granger Korff

November 6, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by best-selling author and veteran of the South African Border War, Granger Korff. In the early 1980's Granger Korff joined the elite South African Paratroopers, as they battled Soviet and…
Episode 18: The Canadian Airborne Regiment And How To Rob A Bank With Darnell Bass

October 12, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by author, veteran of the Canadian Airborne Regiment and bank robber, Darnell Bass. It's been twenty years since its disbandment in the wake of the ill-fated mission to Somalia and yet the…
Episode 17: William Ray and the Battle of Medak Pocket

August 24, 2020 · 54 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier talks to William Ray, veteran of the battle of the Medak Pocket. In 1993, Canadian peace-keepers were sent to the Medak Pocket, with the goal of protecting Serbian civilians from a planned Croatian…
Episode 16: With Master Sniper Jody Mitic (Part 1)

August 10, 2020 · 46 min

Host Russell Hillier sits down with his brother Dillon and Master Sniper, Best-Selling author and former Ottawa City Councilor, Jody Mitic. In this episode we're talking about the War in Afghanistan, record-setting sniper kills and dirty…
Episode 15: Saint Lazarus Day and Robin Speer

July 22, 2020 · 40 min

In this episode, host Russell Hillier talks to author Robin Speer, about which wine pairs best with phosgene gas; why men don't read and Robin's new book titled, Saint Lazarus Day and Other Stories. Get your own copy of Robin Speer's…
Episode 14: Joel Struthers and the French Foreign Legion

June 23, 2020 · 57 min

There’s probably no other military unit shrouded in so much legend, myth and even notoriety as the French Foreign Legion. But a new book by Canadian author Joel Struthers, called Appel: A Canadian in the French Foreign Legion, cuts through…

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About the show

Best-selling author, teacher and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, gets into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about in school. Support the podcast by leaving a review and subscribing. Follow us on Twitter: @RussellHillier.ca And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DillonRHillier