Life Stories – A Podcast By Congo Kid
This episode is about teaching in a Congolese High School. The physical conditions of the classrooms, and lack of supplies and textbooks made the job extremely difficult for both the
Continue readingEpisode 31 – Teaching in a Congolese High School – 11-7-23
This episode is about a gopher. Not the little critters that tear up golf courses and your back yard, but a specific role that I played for 1 year as
Death, funerals, grieving and the associated rituals vary from culture to culture. This episode explores the differences and similarities as to how Americans handle end of life and grieving vs.
Continue readingEpisode 29 – Death and Funeral Rituals – USA vs. D.R. Congo – 6-30-2023
This episode is literally just a bunch of various hunting stories from Congo, Africa. Stories from the 1950’s until the late 1970’s are shared here in this episode. Hunting for
Continue readingEpisode 27 – Amazing Hunting Stories from Congo, Africa – 11-28-22
Hunting was a part of everyday life for a kid growing up in Central Africa. It was a source of food, a sport, and a deterrent to the African’s garden
Continue readingEpisode 26 – Hunting in the Congo – 10-14-22
Soccer was prevalent overseas in the 1960’s and 1970’s before it gained a foothold in the USA. Growing up in D.R. Congo exposed me to the sport at a
Continue readingEpisode 25 – Soccer in Congo…and Beyond – 8-12-22
Congo’s history is one of difficulty, exploitation, political unrest, corruption and challenges for the common man. This is Part 6 of a 6 part series of the country’s history,
This is part 3 of a 6 part series on the History of Congo: from 1965 when Colonel Mobutu seizes control of the country and takes over to 1991
Continue readingEpisode 20 – The History of Congo – Part 3 of 6 – 1965 to 1991 Evacuation – 12-14-21
The History of Congo is not well known, as this country has been exploited, causing political instability and corruption. This is the 2nd of a 6 part series. Part 2
Leprosy is a disease that is misunderstood by most people. People associate the disease with poverty, third world status and being relegated to leper colonies. Those with the disease are
Continue readingEpisode 17 – Leprosy: Myths and Facts – 7-22-21