Justin Olam Ep01 PNG Kumuls, Melbourne Storm, Simbu Province, Rugby League TheDavidMeadPodcast
Justin Olam
Justin Olam is a professional rugby league player who plays in Australia. He has represented his country’s national team the PNG Kumuls on several occasions. One of his proudest moments in sport was winning the NRL premiership in 2020. It was a moment that “didn’t feel real” and it took him a while to believe. Putting his home country’s jersey on for the first time was up there as one of his proudest and favourite moments too.
Justin’s early upbringing in Simbu Province, Papua New Guinea, is an interesting one. He credits the success he has to his mother. She was the person who helped him to stay focused on his studies. She always made sure that his responsibilities of chopping firewood and carrying water from the river were done so his family could prepare their meals. After his responsibilities were done he could then take time to play. He believes this example of his upbringing is what gave him a good start to be successful in professional sport. Justin is a huge believer in education and encourages the youth in Papua New Guinea to take their studies seriously so that they can have a better chance at living a successful life.
Connect with Justin and follow him on:
Instagram: / jay_blockz_dkb
About David Mead:
David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in “leaving the place” better than you found it. This podcast will help him and others do just that.
Connect with David:
Facebook: / david.mead.94
Instagram: / davidmead411
Twitter: / davidmead411
LinkedIn: / david-mead-7604b986
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Watching/ listening from Nashville Tennessee! PNG yumi stap!❤🇵🇬💪
@Dugar-III
2 жыл бұрын
Hey moro.....na mipla watch lo Bialla stap 😂😂
@danielmaisu5073
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, moro. Gutpla Io lukim lo hia
David Mead And Justin Olam!.Twopla Trupla Mangi PNG
@jacksiki6827
2 жыл бұрын
This is how it should be. No matter where you go. Remember your roots and the people you represent. Remember those who got you to where you are & pay it back. Thanks DM & JO. Trupla ol pikinini kumul in the big city🙂👍🏽
Key takeaway from this podcast: Always listen to your parents and the elderlys and be respectful to them for if you do this it will set your way to SUCCESS.
@eshay8546
2 жыл бұрын
Bullshit, people succeed with doing this, everyone has a different life
@epswokman2640
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty great
@erickgandil4716
2 жыл бұрын
King agree
Absolutely fascinating. Justin is a warrior hard core straight shooter. Good on him for all his success. David Mead, gun player too. Keep on doing podcasts like this. 👍
50 mins of my life well spent. Great podcast 2pla Kumul!
Love the PNG boy's and especially the Kumuls... Cut from a different cloth 💯 beautiful inside and out...look forward to hearing more from David and his rugby brothers 😀...Justin you are Ace and Soo Gorgeous 😍❤ Watching from England 🏴
@jennifermiddleton9125
2 жыл бұрын
@@thedavidmeadpodcast411 good to hear... Stargroth Amean would be a good one he's lovely
Watching all the way from the Marshall Islands, very inspiring!
Olam is such a natural conversationalist. Awesome stuff.
Watching from Hidden Valley Mine, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. I wish I had access to podcasts with messages like this when I was in school. The next generation are lucky coz they have access to this. Great initiative David and really enjoyed the podcast. 🇵🇬 #LARIMKUMULFLY
I like this line, something to the effect of "Challenge yourself, work hard and see what you're made of, what you're capable of". Thanks DM and JO.
@eshay8546
2 жыл бұрын
That's more like it not like the idiot comment at the top
Justin you're an inspiration! Thank you David for this. Top Stuff!
Excellent podcast session David Mead featuring Justin Olam. Great to learn more about Justin and his journey from the village to the top of the rugby league world playing with the Storm in NRL and for the PNG Kumuls. Both Justin and also David you are great role models and inspirational figures for many young people in PNG. Two of best Kumuls still going strong! Enjoyed this session!
David Mead is a really cool guy tbh...Justin is really a hardworking person and I love how he said about giving back to his country and community. Just listen to your parents and obey their instructions for your own betterment. Way to go Olam. Keen to see you out on the field bro!!!
One thing I love bout JO is that he is as real as they come..What you see and hear is what you get, no fakeness, unlike some other PNG Athletes I have heard over the years🤣💪💪thanks Mr Mead for this session, Loved it💪🇵🇬♥
Its always inspirational to hear Juzzy's story. Great work David.
Broncos fan here, don't understand why you where dropped mate, thought you have been our best winger this year our team needs good experienced players like you.
Very inspirational.Thanks for the Podcast
Amen to that Justin Olam...Education is the way foeward
JO speaking reality about PNG today's happenings..🙏
Thank you DM and JO. Very very inspirational indeed and timely for the younger generation. Am wishing this massage by you both get out to all the schools in PNG, just so this gives students perspective in life and what they should do with thier lives. Again, thanks alot.
Thanks indeed my two brothers David and Justin. Very inspiring and will really challeng the young Papua New guinean to fellow. I am so happy and proud of you both....❣
Great seeing two great players from PNG having a good time. Make PNG proud ❤️
Wow, love this interview 😍🇵🇬 Such great role models for all the children in PNG, back in the villages and settlements. Always proud watching you guys play in your respective teams and when playing for your mother country, PNG. Hardwork, passion and determination to fulfill your dream is something that our PNG children need, to be inspired and motivated. To the PNG children and for everyone of us, you both are superstars 🇵🇬💝 Go the STORMS 🤩 #PNGchangemindsets for a great future
Two great PNG rugby league ambassadors. Love the content Mead. More please.
Great initiative David and a very inspiring interview with Justin. A challenging message for the youths; 1. Listen to your parents and elders 2. Respect your parents and elders 3. Have a goal in life 4. Put in the effort (don't be lazy) 5. Pick and choose your time with your friends 6. Learn your customs and cultures 🇵🇬🇵🇬
Yes God first and parents. Justine olam your mind can change PNG- A God fearing mind. You are with the source. You will go higher than the skies. Coz skies have limit but God is limitless. Amen. I'm indeed blessed.
...God Blessed PNG with these two super talented and super humble gentlemen and rugby league players to inspire the next generation to do it " the right way " especially after you reached the pinnacle of success...tupla fit man off field na on field🇵🇬🇵🇬💯💯🔥🔥👍👍✅✅
Watching from Lae Unitech, an inspiration he is Justin Olam
JO..u r our pride. Too good 👍 David u a legend
Both of you are leaders on and off the field. Very inspiring conversations for young PNGs. Thankyou
I can see the heart you have to your young people in your community and country as a whole ❤❤❤🙏 you a the hero the way you talking with David mead❤❤
I was smiling till the end of the video, love this Podcast. One thing I learned as a young man is to become a good observer of whatever that is happening around me, not only in Rugby but in other parts of life too.☺
Great stuff meady loving it keen to hear more and more 💯
A good message this shows......is that no matter where you come from or what you have......everyone is the same and its hardwork that separates the successful for the unsuccessful 🔥💯 thank you JO and DM
Nambawan png super societal model...a true papua new guinean...this generation needs his guidance and its fundamental to way forward....God first...listen to your parents and work hard towards your dreams and then you can start pressing good different buttons...thanks JO
Good initiative David! Trupla Kumul! Jussy another great Kumul ambassador! Alot of inspirations and wisdom for younger generations!
Both of Meady and Justin are village boys! Awesome first Episode David! Great insights from Justin. Humble beginnings and simple life!
I don’t think I’ve heard Justin ever speak so much …what an aspiring guy So proud he plays for the storm Will be binge watching the rest of the these podcasts over the next few days …great work meady
Juzzy talking about life back home was spot on everything was spot on and his actually right the school boys Rugby initiative must be brought back with better town local comps to give our young players better part ways while pursuing career in rugby 🏉
Enjoyed this, thanks
I love this so much 👑💪🏾🔥
A wonderful interview
Thank you for the good advices.❤
Great.Glad to see both of you.
JUST LOVE THE PODCAST.. CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER EPISODE!
David mead you legend. Best podcast ive seen sooo far. Even though you Know soo much about png you letting o Olam explain. As a simbu person i appreciate this video, your a legend
Inspirational. Thanks David.
Thanks David. And thanks Juzzy, your insights of life in general is spot on
Great to see these two PNG legends! Can't wait to see them in action during the World cup
PNG got your backs.Congrats and well done bruhs
watching from Alotau......... well said about new generation lacking RESPECT to elders. but all in all DM and JO you are role models here back home and you are the examples of HARDWORK and CHALLENGES in life..
Enjoyed this 🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you Justin Olam & David Mead 👏🏾✊🏾
Thanks Dave... Keep up the good work....Cheers
Been waiting this 2 kumul legend in the making 🇵🇬💯🙏
Excellent interview... inspiring to hear Olam's story 🙌🏽
Great stuff David and Juzzy 🇵🇬🇵🇬
Great stuff Dave and Juzzy🇵🇬👍👌
Awesome and very insightful conversation.
Most entertaining and really interesting
Great job guys.....👍👍
Good to know both world... two champions of PNG
Great podcast David. Proud of you two's David and Justin
This is a good idea. Love the podcast. Very entertaining.
This is awesome keep up the good work 💕
Thanks David and Justin. Really enjoy the podcast,
PNG Pride.. Kumul Pride.. Top stuff!!
Thank you David. You're an inspiration to Papua New Guineans everywhere. Awesome🇵🇬🙌.
Learnt so much from this. Thank You!!!
Kumuls up bro...well done, keep it coming🤙🏽
Great Show David! Best ever to have Justin as your first guest. Looking forward to more interviews and the podcast follow
Good on you David. Great stuff, great content and great insights for many young people especially in Papua New Guinea.
Justins take on dying culture is spot on.
Finally got a chance to watch this and was worth every minute. Thankyou Justin and Thankyou David for your time and inspiring words. Will definitely share.
Thanks 👍🙏🙏🙏 Captain David Mead 👍👍🙂🙂 No players will put their life on the line compared to only David Mead. PNG PRIDE!!🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
@thedavidmeadpodcast411
2 жыл бұрын
Have a great week. Thanks for watching Paul.
Hearing life story is very interesting
JO... thanks for that bit personal sharings. Respect JO for how you view and respect your mother and how such appreciation that you have for your mother. Thanks...
Great work Mead 👏
Truly inspirational, thanks for this podcast David
Great stuff David!
awesome stuff 🇵🇬
Vary natural no cut and paste...very humble cmbu
Take my hat off for you DM Captain Kumul. Seeing you and JO is very emotional for me. Brothers Strong!!. Excellent start. Thanks for the inspiration.
Solid!!!!!!!✊🏾👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Really enjoyed the show🙏learned few things as well from Justin Olam.
What a great program and platform. Enjoyed listening to the dialogue.
Greatly appreciate you two gentlemen for this podcast. Certainly a wonderful initiative from you David and I hope the younger generation in PNG will watch it and learn some valuable advise from Justin's own experiences as shared here. You both are certainly great role models and living testiments of Perseverance and Hard-work. Keep up the good work for being good ambassadors in promoting PNG in the sports of rugby league. God bless your hearts...Love you both 🙏
Great stuff David.
Awesome Dave
Amazing first podcast!!! I love JOs take on the message behind the reason of him choosing a WOLF. TRUPLA OL MANGI PNG..HEREADAE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍
Thank you David and Justin. Both of you have been and always will be an inspiration. Justin's insight were well articulated and so true. So young with much wisdom and knowledge and ofcourse Discipline. I'm true overwhelmed and inspired by your answers to David's question. Thank you both of you, I'm learning something here.
Loved this Podcast!!! Continue the Awesome Work DM!
Great initiative and very good conversations. Keep it up Meady! And thanks for having JO on the podcasts
What a great podcast. Congrats on the podcast David. Justin is wiser than his years. Great to see/hear Papuan New Guineans being successful at home and abroad.
I would say honestly every highlandars had the taste of playing fòoty at once in their life time..whether criple/disable. We all play rugby league...love it..
@ezekielyaovi3987
Жыл бұрын
Justin just explained my life.....😁😁
@thedavidmeadpodcast411
Жыл бұрын
😁👌🏽
Good stuff 🇵🇬💯🙏
The new generation needs to learn to listen to there parents If they don't listen to there parents they might listen to our Superstar's Share this video 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
Thanks for this insightful podcast interview kumul champs🤟🇵🇬
This is Great David, 👍 so educational for our young Papua New Guineans. Tank yu tru.
Great popcast with Olam! Such a humble player both on-field and off-field. Lesson learnt: Success comes not only for being a skillful person but also for having a good disciplined mind-set.
Great stuff DM and seeing the first hit with JO,, this great stuff,, Trupla Kumul Brothers,, keep it up Brothers