Life Stories – A Podcast By Congo Kid
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
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
Continue readingEpisode 16 – Short Stories – (Four) – Volume 1 – 6-23-21
Unique and exotic pets we raised and released back into the wild in the D.R. Congo. From hornbills to tree hyrax’s to monkeys to elephant shrews to pangolins to hawks
Continue readingEpisode 12 – Exotic Pets in the Congo – 1/28/21
Part 2 of 2 – A look beyond the technological genius of Bob Thornbloom. A servant, a giver, and a compassionate man that was a member of the Ngbaka tribe.
Part 1 of 2 – A look beyond the technological genius of Bob Thornbloom. A servant, a giver, a compassionate man that was a member of the Ngbaka tribe. He
A typical village church service in the D.R. Congo. The building description, drums, choirs, dog fights during the service and the whole church experience: With James Edstrom and John Aiken,
Continue readingEpisode 8 – Congolese Village Church Experience – 7/28/20