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Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala

by Joetey Attariwala · English · Tech & Science

Welcome to *Go Bold!* This podcast is a voice for those that serve their nation and their communities - people that I like to think of as heroes! I believe the best stories are those that are told by the ones that lived them, and that's exactly what you'll hear on this podcast. Our guests include s

Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Language: English

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Go Bold #107: Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Rivard and 442 Squadron, the new CC-295 Kingfisher and SAREX 2025

In this episode I am on the flight line at Canadian Forces Base Comox where I speak with Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Rivard, the Commanding Officer of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron which is based at 19 Wing, Canadian Forces Base Comox on Canada’s west coast. In this exclusive interview, LCol Rivard provides insight into the critical mandate of 442 Squadron — one of Canada’s premier Search and Rescue (SAR) units responsible for saving lives across some of the most challenging and diverse terrain in Canada. From the rugged Pacific coastline to the demanding high-altitude environments of…

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Go Bold #106: Capt. KP Brar on the First International Rescue with the RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher SAR Aircraft
In this exclusive episode of "GO BOLD with Joetey Attariwala" we cover a historic milestone for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) — the first-ever international rescue mission conducted by Canada’s new Airbus CC-295 (C295) Kingfisher Search and Rescue aircraft. The 24 July 2025 mission took place 300 km off the coast of Oregon and was in assistance to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) who were responding with a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to a person in medical distress onboard a commercial vessel. The Kingfisher, belonging to 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron based at 19 Wing Canadian Forces Base…
1 hr 40 min
Go Bold #105: Commodore David Mazur Shares His Insight as the Longest Tenure Commander of Canada's Pacific Fleet
In this episode of GO BOLD, we are honoured to welcome Royal Canadian Navy Commodore David Mazur, Commander of Canada’s Pacific Fleet, for an in-depth and candid discussion as he approaches the conclusion of his historic tenure. As the longest-serving Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Commodore Mazur brings four years of unmatched perspective on fleet readiness, operational tempo, and the evolving strategic realities of the Indo-Pacific theatre. His insights — shaped by sustained command during an era of unprecedented global disruption — offer a rare and authoritative view into the present and…
1 hr 15 min
Go Bold #104: Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremy Maltais on Canada's Participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
In this episode, we focus on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, which is hosted by Australia. Exercise Talisman Sabre is the largest military exercise in the Indo-Pacific this year, and it took place in Australia from July 13 to August 4. My guest is Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremy Maltais, of the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC). Lieutenant-Colonel Maltais was the Joint Task Force Commander for Canada's participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre, and he provides us with a senior leader’s perspective on the scope, complexity, and importance of this biennial exercise. Exercise Talisman Sabre is…
1 hr 5 min
Go Bold #103: Commodore Jacob French on Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025
In this episode, we welcome Commodore Jacob French, the Commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic to discuss Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025, one of Canada’s premier multinational maritime exercises, which was conducted from June 9 to 18 off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Commodore French provides a senior leader’s perspective on the scope, complexity, and importance of this biennial exercise which brings together the Canadian Atlantic Fleet, joint elements of the Canadian Armed Forces, and key Allied partners including the United States Navy, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Danish Navy, to…
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Go Bold #102: Major Dan Faux on the First Operational Night Rescue with the CC-295 Kingfisher
In this episode of Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala, we take listeners inside a historic Search and Rescue (SAR) mission that underscores the evolving capabilities of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Our guest is Major Dan Faux, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot who was part of the crew which executed the first-ever operational nighttime parachute rescue from Canada’s new Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft. The mission spanning from July 14 to 15 was to rescue a person who was critically injured when crushed by his horse. The response was led by 442 Transport and…
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Go Bold #101: An Exclusive Chat with Canada's Top Soldier, General Jennie Carignan, the Chief of the Defence Staff
Welcome to a very special episode of Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala! Today’s conversation represents exactly what Go Bold is known for — direct, substantive, and authoritative discussions with the most senior leaders in defence and national security. In this episode, I speak in person with the senior most officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, and that is the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, and her colleague Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann, the senior enlisted leader of the Canadian Armed Forces. Our wide-ranging discussion covers the full spectrum of issues facing the…
1 hr 58 min
Go Bold #100: Commodore David Mazur on Numerous Firsts During Exercise Trident Fury 2025
Welcome to a very special episode — today we mark a milestone of 100 episodes of Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala. Reaching 100 episodes is no small feat, particularly in a niche as demanding and discerning as defence and national security. Many podcasts never reach this milestone, let alone with the caliber of guests that we feature. Go Bold has not only reached it, but has done so by demonstrating that we are a trusted, authoritative platform for in-depth conversations with senior leaders across the military and defence industry. For this landmark 100th episode, we welcome back a leader we…
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Go Bold #99: The First Operational Rescue Mission for the RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue Aircraft
This episode of Go Bold preserves a defining milestone in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) history! We are covering the first operational rescue conducted by the RCAF's new fixed-wing Search and Rescue aircraft, the Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher. The Kingfisher officially entered operational service on 1 May 2025. Just weeks later, on 21 May, the aircraft was tasked with its first real-world mission — responding to an aircraft crash in north eastern British Columbia near Mount Kinney. What you will hear in this episode is a firsthand account of that first operational mission, told by the Search…
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Go Bold #98: US Navy Commander Mike Huntsman on flying the F-35C and Operational Test at VX-9 Det Edwards
For this episode we welcome back United States Navy Commander Mike Huntsman for a deeply informative and authoritative conversation on one of naval aviation’s most important and complex programs - the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Commander Huntsman is a combat seasoned U.S. Navy fighter pilot who has just served as the Officer in Charge of VX-9 Detachment Edwards, and that placed him at the center of operational test and evaluation for the U.S. Navy’s most advanced tactical aircraft, the F-35. In this episode, Commander Huntsman explains how VX-9 Detachment Edwards was established at Edwards…
1 hr 8 min
Go Bold #97: US Navy Commander Mike Huntsman on Blowing Up Tanks, Flying Operational Test, the new AIM-174B long-range missile, and more!
We are proud to welcome back United States Navy Commander Mike Huntsman , a guest whose depth of experience and operational insight have made his previous episodes among some of the most compelling conversations on Go Bold! In this episode, we continue exploring Commander Huntsman’s extraordinary flying career in the U.S. Navy — beginning with his time flying the legacy F/A-18 Hornet in combat , and moving into his work with the Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler at VX-9 , the Navy’s premier operational test squadron. This discussion is packed with unique, first-hand perspectives. You’ll hear…
1 hr 40 min
Go Bold #96: US Navy Commander Mike Huntsman on being the Last Naval Aviator Pipeliner on the S-3 Viking
We are thrilled to welcome back Commander Mike Huntsman of the United States Navy, whom we first featured in Episode 95. In that conversation, we began exploring his remarkable career and insights, but there was much more to uncover. In this episode, we continue our discussion with CDR Huntsman as we dive into his experiences flying the venerable S-3 Viking. Originally designed as an anti-submarine warfare aircraft, the S-3 was far more versatile than many realized. As you’ll hear, the Viking possessed a range of capabilities, both tapped and untapped, and many argue it was retired long…
1 hr 55 min
Go Bold #95: US Navy Commander Mike Huntsman - Fighter Pilot Driven to Succeed
My guest is United States Navy Commander Mike "HFM" Huntsman, who started life with very modest means. Despite challenges, he has showed focus and dedication to achieve his professional goals, so I am honored to share his story with you. From a military perspective, you will hear that Commander Huntsman started his journey as a United States Marine, and then transitioned to the Navy where he learned to fly. Ultimately, Commander Huntsman worked hard to achieve many goals as a tactical aviator. He's flown the S-3 Viking, the F-18 Hornet, the F-18 Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler, and the…
1 hr 55 min
Go Bold #94: Colonel (Ret) Jim Cardoso on the Rescue of Vega 31 Behind Enemy Lines
Today's episode is all about the U.S. Air Force Special Operations mission to rescue Vega 31, a downed pilot of a F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter that was shot down behind enemy lines. My guest is retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Jim Cardoso, who flew in the rescue package. At the time, Cardoso,was a young Air Force Captain flying the impressive MH-53 Pave Low helicopter with the 20th Special Operations Squadron. Cardoso led the rescue helicopter package on a daring night mission behind Serbian enemy lines to bring Vega 31 back — and they did it navigating through dangerous airspace, pushing…
1 hr 25 min
Go Bold #93: Commodore Matthew Coates on Canada's Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2)
We are honoured to welcome our guest, Commodore Matthew Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy. On 1 July 2024, during a formal Change of Command ceremony in Toulon, France, Commodore Coates assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two — known as SNMG2 — from Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu of the French Navy. SNMG2 is one of four Standing Naval Forces that operate under NATO Allied Maritime Command, headquartered in Northwood, United Kingdom. SNMG2 is a multinational integrated task group that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliance's solidarity and cohesion afloat. This…
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Go Bold #92: Test Pilot Billie Flynn on the groundbreaking and livesaving tech of Auto-GCAS
In this powerful episode of Go Bold , we sit down with former fighter pilot and test pilot Billie Flynn to dive deep into one of the most groundbreaking — and life-saving — technologies in modern aviation: Auto-GCAS (Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System) . Billie played a key role in the testing and validation of Auto-GCAS, a system designed to automatically take control of a jet when a pilot becomes disoriented, incapacitated, or unaware of impending terrain impact. This tech has already saved dozens of lives — and counting. But astonishingly, not all high-performance aircraft are…
50 min
Go Bold #91: Commodore David Mazur discusses Weapons-focused Exercises with Strategic Implications for the Navy
In this compelling episode of Go Bold, we welcome Commodore David Mazur, Commander of Canada's Pacific Naval Fleet, to discuss two pivotal exercises that underscore the Royal Canadian Navy’s evolving strategic capabilities. Commodore Mazur begins by unpacking a landmark event: the forward re-arm of a Halifax-class warship in Australia with Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles. This marks the first time Canada’s Navy has demonstrated the ability to re-arm a major warship in a remote or non-traditional location. With clarity and insight, Commodore Mazur explains why this capability is a game-changer.…
1 hr 22 min
Go Bold #90: Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Faith on training and flying fighter jets in the RCAF
Our guest for this episode is Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Faith of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Lieutenant-Colonel Faith is a CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot and a true subject matter expert in Fighter Lead-In Training (FLIT), so our episode today is a front-row seat to what it’s really like to train and fly as a fighter pilot in today’s Royal Canadian Air Force. LtCol Faith shares his motivation to serve, and he describes highlights of his career flying fighter jets in Canada as part of NORAD, and in combat over Libya. We then dive into the world of advanced pilot training, including…
39 min
Go Bold #89: Commander Tyler Smith on the Joint Littoral Targeting Exercise 2024 (JoLTEX 24)
In this episode we have the privilege to speak with Commander Tyler Smith of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Commander Smith is the Chief Operations Officer for Maritime Forces Pacific, and he shares insight into a recent landmark exercise called the Joint Littoral Targeting Exercise 2024 (JoLTEX 24). For this exercise, the Royal Canadian Navy for the first time successfully executed the entire strategic planning and targeting chain to project power from the sea to the shore, which ultimately led to the launch of Harpoon Block II Missiles from HMCS Regina, a Halifax class surface combatant…
43 min
Go Bold #88: Commodore David Mazur reflects on the Royal Australian Navy Exercise Kakadu 2024
For this episode of Go Bold we are proud to welcome back Royal Canadian Navy Commodore David Mazur, the Commander of Canada's Pacific Fleet. Our topic is Exercise Kakadu, which is a biennial exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and is supported by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Exercise Kakadu is the RAN’s flagship regional international engagement activity and has grown in size and complexity since its inception in 1993. Exercise Kakadu provides an opportunity for regional partners to undertake multinational maritime activities through a broad spectrum of activities,…
40 min
Go Bold #87: Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Tremblay, the Chief of Staff for the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia
This is another special episode of the "Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala" podcast as we are coming to you from Camp Adazi in Latvia. Camp Adazi is a major military installation of the Latvian National Armed Forces, and it is also the main base for the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia. Joining me for this episode is Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Tremblay, a Canadian Army Officer who is serving as the Chief of Staff for the NATO Multinational Brigade. As Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-Colonel Tremblay has detailed institutional knowledge about the makeup and activities of the Brigade.…
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Go Bold #86: Commodore Kristjan Monaghan, the Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander for RIMPAC 2024
We are honored to be joined by Commodore Kristjan Monaghan, a Flag Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy who served as the Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) for the 2024 iteration of the RIMPAC exercise. For those who are unfamiliar with RIMPAC, it is the largest military exercise in the world in the maritime domain, and is hosted by the United States Navy 3rd Fleet. RIMPAC brings together forces from multiple nations to enhance interoperability and readiness in complex maritime operations. During RIMPAC 2024, Commodore Monaghan had the responsibility of commanding and…
33 min
Go Bold #85: Colonel Cedric Aspirault, the Brigade Commander of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia
Welcome to a special episode of the "Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala" podcast! For this episode, we are coming to you straight from the front lines at Camp Adazi in Latvia, where we had an exclusive opportunity to sit down with Canadian Army Colonel Cedric Aspirault, the Brigade Commander of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade. Our visit coincided with Exercise Silver Arrow, a major combat readiness evaluation, which gave us an inside look at NATO's efforts to reinforce its Eastern flank. Colonel Aspirault takes us through NATO’s strategic importance in the region, and highlights…
1 hr 30 min
Go Bold #84: Major-General Sylvain Menard, Chief of Fighter Capability and NORAD Modernization for the RCAF
Today, we have the incredible privilege of sitting down with Major-General Sylvain Menard, a distinguished fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). With a career built on flying fighter jets, including flying in combat, the General is now leading critical modernization efforts for Canada's fighter force. General Menard's position at the time of our interview was the Chief of Fighter Capability and Chief of NORAD Capability for the RCAF. General Menard is uniquely positioned to offer an insider's perspective on the modernization of the CF-18 Hornet and all that entails, including…
1 hr 18 min
Go Bold #83: Major-General Darcy Molstad, Deputy Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command
For this episode we are honored to be joined by Royal Canadian Air Force Major-General Darcy Molstad, a distinguished fighter pilot who is serving as the Deputy Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC). As one of the leaders responsible for employing Canadian Armed Forces members on domestic and international operations, Major-General Molstad brings a wealth of insight from the front lines of global security. In this episode, he’ll take us through his personal journey flying CF-18 Hornet fighter jets, and he'll offer his perspective on the global security environment which…
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Go Bold #82: Commander Sam Patchell on how you fight the Halifax Class warship!
For this episode I thought we would continue on the wonderful momentum of our last episode where we featured Capt. Stephen Kane, the only Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot currently flying a 5th Generation fighter jet -- and that is the mighty United States Air Force F-22 Raptor! That chat was a wonderful insight into flying and fighting the F-22 Raptor, so if you haven't heard it, you're definitely missing out! For this episode, I thought we would continue the theme of employing military platforms, so the topic of this episode is fighting the Halifax Class warship, which is a surface…
1 hr 13 min
Go Bold #81: Stories from the Cockpit: An exclusive interview with Capt. Stephen Kane, the only RCAF fighter pilot flying the US Air Force F-22 Raptor
I am very proud to say that this episode is a global exclusive and is the first interview that my guest has given in his current role, so I'm thrilled that Go Bold is being recognized for the high profile guests that we feature, and the for the topics we discuss. My guest for this episode is Captain Stephen Kane, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot who is currently on exchange with the United States Air Force (USAF). Capt. Kane is the only active-duty Canadian fighter pilot currently flying the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, the most advanced and only air dominance…
1 hr 8 min
Go Bold #80: Captain Colin Matthews and Canada's leadership of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150)
I am happy to welcome Royal Canadian Navy Captain Colin Matthews, who I chat with while he was in Command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150). Captain Matthews was speaking to me from the CTF-150 headquarters at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, which is also the headquarters for the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational naval partnership of 46 nations that focuses on counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, maritime security, and regional cooperation. The Combined Maritime Forces is the world’s largest international naval partnership, and it's goal is to promote stability, security, and…
1 hr 24 min
Go Bold #79: Colonel Chris Horner on the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre and Marching Towards Decision Superiority
We are proud to welcome back to the Go Bold podcast Colonel Chris Horner, a senior officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). We first featured Colonel Horner in Episode 69, where he shared his memories of serving in the Afghanistan theatre, and that was to honour the 10 year mark of Canada's withdrawal from that country. If you haven't heard it, you're missing out on a great chat, so I strongly recommend you tune in to Episode 69 for that discussion. Our focus for this episode is the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre (CJWC) where Colonel Horner is the Commanding Officer. The Canadian…
1 hr 5 min
Go Bold #78: Brigadier-General Andy Clark, the Commanding General of the NATO ISR Force (Part 2)
In our last episode we introduced you to Brigadier-General Andy Clark, the Commanding General of the NATO ISR Force, which is headquartered in Sigonella, Sicily. We spoke about the formation and makeup of the NATO ISR Force, which as one would understand with an active war in Europe, is experiencing tasking demand that is greater today than ever before. In this episode we continue our exclusive chat with General Clark as we speak about the NATO ISR Force and its RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long endurance uninhabited aerial vehicle, and its Synthetic Aperture Radar and Moving Target Indicator…

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