Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala

About Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala

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 senior military leaders and warfighters from around the globe, and executives in the aerospace and defence industry. We'll learn about their careers and the amazing things they do. You'll hear discussions on military exercises and operations, the geopolitical security environment, military platforms, and current events in science & technology and innovation. We'll also seek out life lessons and leadership skills as we go. Our guests are genuine heroes, and our episodes are informative, insightful and fun! There's no script here, just open freewheeling conversation. Join us as we Go Bold!

Publisher

Joetey Attariwala

Category

business · comedy · education · government · history · leisure · news · science · society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2022

Latest episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2025

   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 British Columbia’s mountains, 442 Squadron operates at the sharp end of SAR operations, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Our chat covers the yet-to-be-delivered upgraded CH-149 Cormorant helicopter; and the introduction of the CC-295 Kingfisher, Canada’s new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft which is now integrated into 442 Squadron’s daily operations. LCol Rivard discusses how the Kingfisher is enhancing mission effectiveness, improving response capabilities, and shaping the future of SAR in Canada. In addition, we discuss the 2025 National Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), which is again hosted by 442 Squadron and 19 Wing Comox. Widely regarded as the most optimum SAR training areas in the country, the Comox region offers unparalleled geographic diversity spanning from open ocean, dense coastal terrain and high mountain elevations, which makes it an ideal location to exercise and refine SAR capabilities. LCol Rivard also speaks about the importance of the international partner nations at SAREX 2025 who train for interoperability, and who observe and share insight to tactics, techniques and procedures. My thanks to LCol Rivard for sharing his insight on 442 Squadron and SAR in Canada. GO BOLD!

2. 

   17 Sept 2025

   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 Comox, was tasked to provide critical top-cover over-watch and coordination while the Jayhawk helicopter was over open ocean. My guest to provide a detailed, first-hand account of the five-hour mission is Capt. KP Brar, an Air Combat Systems Officer, and the Tactical Coordinator who was onboard the Kingfisher during this rescue. You will hear Capt. Brar share how the Kingfisher and its sensors and communication systems change the way the Air Force is able to affect rescues. This episode has historic significance to the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces as this mission marked the first time ever that Canada’s new fixed-wing search and rescue platform undertook a rescue tasking outside Canadian airspace. For additional context on the Kingfisher’s operational debut, I encourage you to listen to Episode 99 of GO BOLD which covers the aircraft’s first operational rescue, and Episode 102 of GO BOLD for the Kingfisher's first night rescue mission. GO BOLD does what few others can — we profile service members in uniform and document milestone operations. These are the stories behind the missions, told by the professionals who execute them! My thanks to Capt. Brar for sharing his time and insight on this milestone mission for the RCAF. GO BOLD!

3. 

   1 Sept 2025

   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 future of Canada’s naval presence on the West Coast. In this episode, Commodore Mazur explains how the Pacific Fleet emerged from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and restored operational momentum. He provides a detailed overview of the fleet’s ships, the increasing demand signal from the Government, and the complexities of deploying, sustaining, and supporting naval forces on exercises and operations at home and abroad. Listeners will hear a deep exploration of the evolving role of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), including how the Navy is examining their potential as command platform for Mine Countermeasure operations, their possible contributions to anti-submarine warfare, operating helicopters without an embarked air detachment, potentially hosting allied helicopter detachments, and we discuss the prospects for further weaponization. The conversation also covers new and emerging capabilities for the Halifax-class, including a new radar, the Multi-Role Boat, and the Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) — with specific discussion on advancing UWSU on HMCS Ottawa. Commodore Mazur also outlines the development of the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit, highlighting how uncrewed systems are shaping the Navy’s future operational concepts. Throughout the episode, Commodore Mazur speaks thoughtfully about the future of the Pacific Fleet. You will get an appreciation for his leadership style, all in the context of the responsibility of command in an increasingly complex maritime environment. What comes through clearly is the passion, professionalism, and strategic clarity of a leader we greatly respect. This is an authoritative and exclusive conversation — the kind of insight you will only find here on GO BOLD — and it's another example of why GO BOLD remains the trusted platform for serious defence discourse. My thanks to Commodore Mazur for the kindness, time and insight that he has shared with me, and congratulations on his promotion to Rear-Admiral. I wish Admiral Mazur all the best as he continues to serve in the Royal Canadian Navy. GO BOLD!

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

676,574

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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