The Cove Podcast

The Cove Podcast brings you candid, unfiltered conversations with the leaders, soldiers, and scholars shaping the Australian Army today. Each week, our host CAPT Todd Lempa sits down with uniformed officers and soldiers leading the change in the Australian Army as well as academics and international partners to unpack what modern warfare demands.

From redefining leadership and resilience in the modern Army to exploring lessons from combat operations, command culture, human performance, and the future of land power, The Cove Podcast reveals how the Australian Army thinks, learns, and fights. Whether it’s a Regimental Sergeant Major reflecting on combat, a general discussing Warrior Culture, or a psychologist unpacking mental readiness—each episode delivers a grounded look at the people and ideas driving the Australian Army forward.

Insightful, grounded, and authentic — this is where the Australian Army thinks out loud.

Education
Documentary
Government
51
Decision Making and the Planning Process - MAJG...
43 min
52
Age in War - LTCOL Steve Young
38 min
53
Peak Performance and High Standards - BRIG Jame...
40 min
54
The Future of Land Warfare - Dr Jack Watling
61 min
55
Mobilising through History - LTCOL Steve Young
47 min
56
Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets
27 min
57
Building Trust
27 min
58
Interview with DCA: Army and the Defence Strate...
38 min
59
Leaders and Legends | MAJ Mark Beretta
How does MAJ Mark Beretta fit everything in?
40 min
60
Leaders and Legends | RSM-A Panel
Hear from six RSM-A's on soldiering, leadership, and more!
55 min
61
Leaders and Legends | CPL Taylah Gentzen
There are no dumb questions in Army.
33 min
62
Leaders and Legends | CPL Amy Kowski
How does Amy Kowski balance work, study, and playing in Army Sports?
21 min
63
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 7. Day in th...
Find out what an Army Chaplain does.
23 min
64
Leaders and Legends | LT John Limbert
What is it like being the Forces Command Soldier of the year?
28 min
65
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 6. Moral Injury
What is Moral Injury?
8 min
66
Leaders and Legends | WO2 James Debono
How does James Debono balance Army and AFL?
25 min
67
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5c. ATSI Spi...
Learn about ATSI Spirituality.
13 min
68
Leaders and Legends | WO1 Nathan Cole
Head from WO1 Nathan Cole!
33 min
69
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5b. Women, S...
How do women express faith and spirituality?
27 min
70
Leaders and Legends | WO1 Darren Murch
What are WO1 Murch's tips for being a successful Sergeant Major?
35 min
71
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 5a. No Religion
Learn more about 'No Religion' belief system.
14 min
72
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4c. Protestant
Learn more about the Protestant faith.
12 min
73
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4a. Catholicism
What is Catholicism?
17 min
74
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 4b. Anglican
Learn more about Christianity.
23 min
75
Body, Mind, & Soul | Soul Series – 3b. Judaism
Learn more about Judaism.
9 min