The Unkles

The Unkles

The Unkles Podcast 🎙️ | Sharing remarkable PNG stories | Changing the narrative through resilience, success & inspiration ✨🔥 #TheUnklesPodcast

  1. Ep. 107 - PNG Mental Health Explained w/ Clinician Phil Onasu: Signs, Ice Crisis & Real Solutions

    6 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 107 - PNG Mental Health Explained w/ Clinician Phil Onasu: Signs, Ice Crisis & Real Solutions

    In this powerful episode, mental health clinician Phil Onasu joins The Unkles to break down mental health in Papua New Guinea; what it is, how to spot early warning signs, and how to start stigma-free conversations with our fathers, sons, and brothers.What we cover:Early signs of stress/illness: withdrawal, irritability, sleep & appetite changesHow to have honest, culturally respectful yarns—leading with vulnerability“Mental health” vs “longlong” (everyday stress) and when to seek professional helpThe impact of phones, social media, gambling & alcohol—numbing vs healingVicarious trauma: carrying others’ pain and how to protect yourselfDrugs & the brain in PNG—practical harm reduction and the growing ice (meth) issueWhat government & services can do: school programs, community counsellors, crisis lines, Tok Pisin/Motu education, frontline trainingPolice wellbeing: peer support, debriefing, confidential care that actually worksIf this helped you, please like, comment, and subscribe so we can keep sharing positive PNG stories and vital health info. Share this with a wantok who might need it today.

    1 hr
  2. Ep. 106 - Papua New Guinea 50th Independence: Memories & Brisbane Beenleigh Celebrations

    23 SEPT

    Ep. 106 - Papua New Guinea 50th Independence: Memories & Brisbane Beenleigh Celebrations

    PNG 50! 🇵🇬 JMoney and Richie are back for Episode 106 of The Unkles Podcast, kicking off with our Word of the Week before diving into Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations. We share childhood Independence Day memories (school marches, singsing, kundu beats, flag-raising), reflect on what PNG independence means today, and recap the vibrant Beenleigh/Brisbane community celebrations—food stalls, bilums, music, and Melanesian pride.

    23 min
  3. Ep. 105 - Grace Dlabik: Art, Ancestors & Community (PNG Contemporary Culture & Independence 50)

    7 SEPT

    Ep. 105 - Grace Dlabik: Art, Ancestors & Community (PNG Contemporary Culture & Independence 50)

    Interdisciplinary artist Grace Dlabik joins The Unkles to explore how Melanesian knowledge systems shape her work across sculpture, curation, creative direction, and community practice. With roots in Hanuabada (Motuan clan Botai) and Lese Oalai (Lavaipia clan), Grace shares how her roles as Mama, carer & aunty inform an ecosystem of care, culture & collaboration, and how platforms like BE. Collective and BE. ONE. champion underrepresented creatives globally. We talk identity, place, reciprocity, and creating space for PNG voices in contemporary art—timed with PNG’s 50th Independence celebrations and the Returning Home exhibition/programme in Port Moresby (Harbourside South, Sept 10–23).

    51 min
  4. Ep. 104 - Jonah: From Books to Boots — PNG Pukpuks, Valley Hunters & a Career in Energy

    1 SEPT

    Ep. 104 - Jonah: From Books to Boots — PNG Pukpuks, Valley Hunters & a Career in Energy

    Episode 104 of The Unkles Podcast features Jonah—a Papua New Guinean balancing life in the energy sector with elite rugby union. We unpack his journey from school and university to a professional career, while chasing footy dreams with the PNG Pukpuks and lifting silverware with the Valley Hunters.

    55 min
  5. The Unkles Pop-Up in Port Moresby (PNG): Merch Drop, Meet & Greet, Community Voices

    24 AUG

    The Unkles Pop-Up in Port Moresby (PNG): Merch Drop, Meet & Greet, Community Voices

    The Unkles take you inside our first pop-up in Port Moresby; from setup to meet & greet to community convos. We’re grateful to PNG FM, TrickyWorx, Matt7 Media, and everyone who came through for the merch drop and shared their stories. Hear why we’re planning to return to PNG more often and how you can help shape what’s next. Follow The Unkles for more PNG vlogs, interviews, and community features.

    13 min
  6. Ep. 103 - Matthew Igo Ball: Mentor, Culture Champion & Head of Catering at dnata Singapore

    17 AUG

    Ep. 103 - Matthew Igo Ball: Mentor, Culture Champion & Head of Catering at dnata Singapore

    CTEN talks with Matthew Igo Ball, a mentor to PNG youth in Brisbane, Head of Catering at dnata Singapore, and 2022 PNG–AUS Emerging Leader. They unpack Matthew’s leadership journey from Brisbane to Singapore, building culture, mentoring the PNG diaspora, and lessons from aviation catering and operations. Perfect for listeners interested in career growth, team culture, and Pacific leadership.

    39 min
  7. Ep. 102 - Breaking the Silence: Angela on Safe Sex, Health Education & Empowering PNG Youth

    10 AUG

    Ep. 102 - Breaking the Silence: Angela on Safe Sex, Health Education & Empowering PNG Youth

    In Episode 102 of The Unkles Podcast, Richie sits down with Angela, a registered nurse in Australia who is making waves online with her powerful and educational TikTok videos 🇵🇬🎙️Angela is using her voice and platforms like TikTok to address sensitive but vital topics that are often overlooked in Papua New Guinea, including:Safe sex practices and reproductive health 🛡️General health education for young people 💡Breaking cultural barriers and taboos around discussing sexual health 🗣️Empowering Papua New Guineans with the knowledge to make informed decisions 📚Her mission is to reach communities in PNG, many of whom lack access to reliable health information, and spark conversations that could save lives. Angela shares her journey, why she creates content in Tok Pisin to connect with more people, and how education can empower individuals to take control of their health and future.If you care about health awareness, youth empowerment, and breaking taboos in Papua New Guinea, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!📅 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts👍 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help us spread these important messages.

    53 min
  8. Ep. 101 - Alan on PNG Cricket Management & Building a Sporting Future for Papua New Guinea

    3 AUG

    Ep. 101 - Alan on PNG Cricket Management & Building a Sporting Future for Papua New Guinea

    This week on The Unkles Podcast, we’re joined by Alan, founder of PNG Cricket Management. We talk about his journey from PNG to Australia and his bold vision to revolutionise cricket across Papua New Guinea. From grassroots development and rural talent scouting to international partnerships and infrastructure — this episode dives deep into the future of cricket in PNG. Tune in now for a powerful story on sports leadership and community empowerment!

    45 min
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The Unkles Podcast 🎙️ | Sharing remarkable PNG stories | Changing the narrative through resilience, success & inspiration ✨🔥 #TheUnklesPodcast

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  • Creator
    The Unkles
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Unkles
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