Episode 30 – The Gemena Gopher – 8-21-23
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
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Episode 29 – Death and Funeral Rituals – USA vs. D.R. Congo – 6-30-2023
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.
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Episode 27 – Amazing Hunting Stories from Congo, Africa – 11-28-22
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
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Episode 26 – Hunting in the Congo – 10-14-22
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
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Episode 25 – Soccer in Congo…and Beyond – 8-12-22
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
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Episode 23 – The History of Congo – Part 6 of 6 – Epilogue and Tribute to the Congolese People – 4-1-22
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,
Episode 20 – The History of Congo – Part 3 of 6 – 1965 to 1991 Evacuation – 12-14-21
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
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Episode 19 – The History of Congo – Part 2 of 6 – 1960 Independence to 1965 – 10-22-21
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
Episode 17 – Leprosy: Myths and Facts – 7-22-21
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
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Episode 16 – Short Stories – (Four) – Volume 1 – 6-23-21
This episode contains Four (4) short stories: 1) My best cup of coffee ever 2) How to hypnotize a chicken 3) How to cool off on a warm day
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