The Unkles Podcast

Ep. 132 - Tyson & Ollie | Footy Chats with Ollie, Kokoda Track, PNG Hunters & the Road to Sports Journalism

31 min · 10. juni 2026
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In Episode 132 of The Unkles Podcast, we sit down with Tyson and Ollie from Footy Chats with Ollie, the young rugby league interviewer whose viral Tok Pisin videos captured the hearts of Papua New Guineans around the world.We discuss their deep connection to Papua New Guinea, Tyson's incredible journey completing the Kokoda Track three years in a row, and how those experiences sparked a lifelong love for PNG, its people and its culture.Ollie shares how he started interviewing rugby league players from grassroots clubs through to NRL stars, his dream of becoming a sports journalist, and his excitement about travelling to Port Moresby to watch the PNG Hunters and interview players firsthand.We also dive into rugby league, the upcoming PNG Chiefs NRL team, the power of community support, and what it means to see a young Australian embracing Tok Pisin and PNG culture.If you're passionate about rugby league, Papua New Guinea, the Kokoda Track, sports media, or inspiring young people chasing their dreams, this is an episode you won't want to miss.🎙️ Guest: Tyson & Ollie (Footy Chats with Ollie)📍 Topics: PNG Hunters, PNG Chiefs, Kokoda Track, NRL, Tok Pisin, Sports Journalism, Papua New Guinea🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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Ep. 132 - Tyson & Ollie | Footy Chats with Ollie, Kokoda Track, PNG Hunters & the Road to Sports Journalism

In Episode 132 of The Unkles Podcast, we sit down with Tyson and Ollie from Footy Chats with Ollie, the young rugby league interviewer whose viral Tok Pisin videos captured the hearts of Papua New Guineans around the world.We discuss their deep connection to Papua New Guinea, Tyson's incredible journey completing the Kokoda Track three years in a row, and how those experiences sparked a lifelong love for PNG, its people and its culture.Ollie shares how he started interviewing rugby league players from grassroots clubs through to NRL stars, his dream of becoming a sports journalist, and his excitement about travelling to Port Moresby to watch the PNG Hunters and interview players firsthand.We also dive into rugby league, the upcoming PNG Chiefs NRL team, the power of community support, and what it means to see a young Australian embracing Tok Pisin and PNG culture.If you're passionate about rugby league, Papua New Guinea, the Kokoda Track, sports media, or inspiring young people chasing their dreams, this is an episode you won't want to miss.🎙️ Guest: Tyson & Ollie (Footy Chats with Ollie)📍 Topics: PNG Hunters, PNG Chiefs, Kokoda Track, NRL, Tok Pisin, Sports Journalism, Papua New Guinea🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

10. juni 202631 min