A New Chapter going deeper on Kokoda

For years this show has been built on interviews from the track. That's not changing - but now we're going deeper. 

Deeper into the history. 
Deeper into the battles. 
Deeper into the country, the people and the lessons Kokoda teaches us. 

Whether you're preparing to trek the Track or simply want to understand why this place matters, this podcast is now your definitive resource. 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
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Speaker 2 (00:19):
For me, Mission Ridge and Brigade Hill. The whole Kakoda campaign.
More people need to know about it. I know everyone
knows someone who's trek Kakoda, but to actually understand the
stories of what these young guys did, it's harrowing what
they went through.

Speaker 3 (00:31):
They were staunched to the end against odds uncounted and
they fell with their faces to the fore.

Speaker 1 (00:42):
Welcome to the Kakoda Track Podcast, hosted by former solject
Glen Asa. This is the place to hear stories from
those who've trecked Kakoda and gained tips and knowledge about
what to expect on the track, or to relive your
own amazing experiences. The Kakoda Track Podcast keeping the spirit
of Kakoda alive.

Speaker 4 (01:04):
Hey yone, Welcome back to the Kakata Track Podcast. I
am Glenasa and I've just returned from doing the ANZAC
day double for twenty twenty five. So that's typically where
I'll do Waites. It is every Anzac, but I'll do
one track. They'll finish on the twenty fourth and next
group all flowing. On the twenty fourth, we go and
do Anzac Day at Pamana War Cemetery together and then
I head back out onto track with the second group

(01:26):
and we do it all again. Whilst out there, I
got thinking about how can I improve this podcast. So
many people from different tracks and different companies came up
and spoke to me while I was out there about
how much benefit they got from the show, and that
was inspiring, obviously because I'm putting this content down for
that exact reason. Then I thought, well, how can I
make it better? How can I add more context? And

(01:48):
what are you teach you from the military history to
the things, the dos and the don'ts. And so if
you've been following the show for a while, you know
that up until now, this podcast has largely been built
around interviews, so stories from trekkers, maybe some veterans and
their families, historians and anyone with a deep connection to
the track. And that's not going away. But now we're

(02:10):
stepping into something bigger, something deeper. So moving forward, this
podcast is going to evolve into a complete resource for
anyone preparing to walk the Comkoda track or simply wanting
to understand what this place really means to our country
and to the people of Papua in New Guinea. I
want this podcast to become the definitive source for everything Kakoda,

(02:33):
the history, the battles, the legends, the people, the land,
and the lessons. So what can you expect. Well, you'll
still hear the voices of those who walked it, but
we're now adding new episodes that take you deeper into
the history of individual soldiers and battles, the cultural richness
of Papu in New Guinea, the untold stories of the
fudzuwas the angels, village elders and their descendants. And then

(02:57):
practical tips for trekking the track, how to prepare, what
to pack, mindset and the physical readiness will go beyond
the basics. Kakoda isn't just a walk, It's a rite
of passage. It's physical, emotional, and spiritual. And if you're
about to take it on, I want you to be ready,
not just in your legs, but in your mind and

(03:17):
your heart. And why does this matter? Well, over the years,
I've had the honor of guiding hundreds, maybe thousands of
astrals on the track, and what I found is this.
The more you understand the context, the deeper the experience becomes.
When you know who Bruce Kingsby was, when you understand
why yessue are very his sacred, when you hear the
language of talk person spoken by someone whose grandfather carried

(03:40):
a winded digger. You don't just walk the track, you
feel it, and that's what the podcast is here to
help you do. So here's a personal invitation. Whether you're
treking with me, someone else, or you're just interested in
Kakoda and the values it stands for, this podcast is
for you. I'd love you to subscribe, share it with
your team or your mate or anyone that might be
trekking with you, and use this as a companion for

(04:03):
your preparation, both physical and mental, because Kakoda isn't just
about the walk, it's about the why. So what's coming up?
Well in the next episode, we're going to get deeper
on the real stories behind names like Temperance, Crossing, CON's
Rock and Brigade Hill, the bravery of leaders like Brigadier
Pots Kenneth and Colonel Honor, Language and culture in Puppey

(04:25):
in Guinea, Trekking, Advice from the Grounds like gear mindset,
medical prep and group dynamics, and will continue those powerful,
heartfelt interviews with people whose lives have been touched by
the Kokoda track. So, as a closing thought, this podcast
isn't just about telling the stories. It's about connecting us
to the truth of Kakoda. So let's go there deeper together.

(04:48):
I just want to take the chance to thank you
for listening to the Cocada Track podcast for all those
people that came up and chatted to me from different
treking groups. I always appreciate when people come up and
have a chat, and I really really want you to
go deeper on this and share this podcast around with
people so that we can help people be as well
prepared as possible physically, mentally, emotionally, historically, so they know

(05:09):
the track that they're trekking through. I'm Gladasa and I
look forward to seeing you guys out on the track.

Speaker 1 (05:15):
Right easy of Uzza Stupeffee.

Speaker 4 (05:27):
Racing Bond Dvisars.

Speaker 3 (05:39):
So the bond between Ossie's and the people of Papu
and New Guinea was forged in war and it endures
in peace. We've felt that friendliness, that special connection in
the comforting presence of our porters and in every small
community along the Kakoda Track.

Speaker 1 (05:59):
Who we are.

Speaker 4 (06:18):
Okay, guys, thanks for tuning in. It would be awesome
if you'd share this with anyone you know that's going
to the Kakoda Track or that's been and has a
keen interest in the track. It's people and those that
choose to track it. The pillars of his Shaba say, courage, endurance,
of makeshif and sacrifice great words to live by, and
this podcast will offer makeshift and a place for those
that live and love the CoA Coda Track experience until

(06:39):
next episode, live a life that inspires you and those
around you, and remember to take time out to think.

Speaker 1 (06:45):
About what's really important, what's really important?

Speaker 4 (06:47):
What's really important?

Speaker 1 (06:50):
Thanks fellows staking to the Kakoda Track Podcast. To get
it touched or stay up to date, go to Kakoda
Track Podcast on Facebook or email Glen at Adventure Professionals
dot com dot a here. Don't forget to subscribe and
share with your friends. Let's keep the spirit and the
stories of Kakoda and the P and G people alive.