The Cove Podcast
The Cove Podcast aims to explore all aspects of Professional Military Education within the Australian Army. From short tips and soldier's fives to interviews of Army personnel on operations, find out how the men and women of today's Australian Army work towards professional excellence.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 168
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Peak Performance and High Standards - BRIG James Davis
In this episode we sit down with BRIG James Davis, an exceptional leader known for his unwavering commitment to physical fitness and his ability to set high standards for himself and others. He share…
00:40:43 |
Sun 03 Nov 2024
The Future of Land Warfare - Dr Jack Watling
Dr Jack Watling wrote a book in the back of an armoured vehicle in Ukraine while watching technology be employed for the first time on the front-line. Starting life as a journalist and now an academi…
01:01:04 |
Sun 27 Oct 2024
Mobilising through History - LTCOL Steve Young
On this week's episode of The Cove Podcast, our new host CAPT Todd Lempa invites LTCOL Steve Young to discuss the difficulty of mobilisation in large scale combat. We discuss the need for reinforceme…
00:47:43 |
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets
Since 6 May 2024, Part IXAA of the Defence Act 1903 Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) requires certain individuals, notably former Defence personnel, to obtain foreign work authorisati…
00:27:19 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Building Trust
Trust is foundation of everything we do in the profession of arms. Trust within teams, trust up and down the chain of command, and importantly the trust placed in us by the Australian people.
In thi…
00:27:13 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Interview with DCA: Army and the Defence Strategic Review
The Defence Strategic Review was released on 24 April 2023. The DSR recommended far reaching changes to the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) strategic posture and capability in response to what it te…
00:38:35 |
Tue 14 May 2024
Leaders and Legends | MAJ Mark Beretta
In this special edition episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with MAJ Mark Beretta: Australia’s most watched sports presenter! From the outskirts of Geelong to the Channel 7 newsroom, Mark has had a career…
00:40:22 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
Leaders and Legends | RSM-A Panel
In this episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with the current Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army, Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham, NSC, OAM, and five past RSM-A's, including: Warrant Officer Grant McFarl…
00:55:52 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Leaders and Legends | CPL Taylah Gentzen
In this 'Leaders and Legends' episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with CPL Taylah Gentzen about her military career and being an elite sportswoman. From starting as a rifleman to being a PTI at the School…
00:33:08 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Leaders and Legends | CPL Amy Kowski
In this episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with CPL Amy Kowski. From joining the Army as a gap-year as a caterer, to a psych assistant, and now studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at the moment.…
00:21:48 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 7. Day in the Life of a Chaplain
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss what an Army Chaplain does. Who do they support? What is a Chaplains role in providing pastoral care? How is their role different out field or on oper…
00:23:33 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Leaders and Legends | LT John Limbert
In this 'Leaders and Legends' episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with LT John Limbert about his time as the 2018 Forces Command Soldier of the year and his commissioning.
00:28:59 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 6. Moral Injury
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss moral injury. What is moral injury? How do people recover from Moral Injury? Can it be prevented?
Series 3 – Soul is presented by Colonel Mark Francis…
00:08:56 |
Thu 07 Sep 2023
Leaders and Legends | WO2 James Debono
In this 'Leaders and Legends' episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with WO2 James Debono about his involvement with the Army Secondment Program and – in particular – his time with the AFL.
00:25:08 |
Wed 30 Aug 2023
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5c. ATSI Spirituality
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) spirituality. What is Indigenous spirituality? How are mobs (language groups) connected to the land? How …
00:13:29 |
Thu 24 Aug 2023
Leaders and Legends | WO1 Nathan Cole
In this 'Leaders and Legends' episode, WO1 Mark Grigg speaks with WO1 Nathan Cole about his time at the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy and hear some of his ideas on the professional develo…
00:33:11 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5b. Women, Spirituality, and the ADF
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we explore if faith and spirituality is expressed differently by women. How does spirituality support women in the ADF? Are there barriers? How can a female pers…
00:27:19 |
Thu 10 Aug 2023
Leaders and Legends | WO1 Darren Murch
In this premier episode of 'Leaders and Legends', WO1 Grigg speaks with WO1 Darren Murch. Learning about the Command Sergeant Major of Forces Command 37-year career, his views on leadership and perso…
00:35:38 |
Thu 03 Aug 2023
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5a. No Religion
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss No Religion. A large portion of Australia's population identifies as 'no religion'. What are their belief systems and worldviews? How can commanders s…
00:14:41 |
Thu 27 Jul 2023
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4c. Protestant
In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Protestant tradition. What is the common ground in the Protestant faith? How does Christianity give believers a sense of purpose? In what way does…
00:12:53 |
Thu 20 Jul 2023
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