Ballinesian Podcast

*Warning: Lots of food talk and descriptions in this episode, make sure you grab a snack before listening.* Welcome back! We're talking about a summer full of dope Pacific Islander festivals up the West Coast with the recent Pacific Feats Fest in San Jose, and the upcoming 4 Days of Aloha (7/20-23) in Vancouver, WA and The PolyFest (8/5) in Auburn, WA. Speaking of travelling to Seattle-area, Fores...

Welcome back! Short episode on a short week and there are scattered toddler growls throughout when Nora really agrees with something we're saying. This week we talk about the US Supreme Court ruling against Affirmative Action in college, the opening of NBA's free agency period, and how the heck a dime bag got into a West Wing lobby at the Pure White House. We close with our shoutouts to Dutch Bros...

Welcome back! For our last episode of June, we talk about the San Antonio Spurs taking Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the NBA Draft (and how much longer Coach Pop will stick around), we dive into the abyss of post-camp/pre-preseason NFL news, we discuss the Russian mercenary group marching on Moscow before being mysteriously and suddenly halted shortly after, and also with the Elon Musk/...

Welcome back! This week we discuss what we think makes a good Dad, why a submarine was piloted by a secondhand video game controller, how the WWE might expand the story of The Usos breaking away from Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, and much more. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions about the show, email us at ballinesian@gmail.com or message us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @...

This week's two-hour episode can be neatly divided into three main parts: 1. The Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals, 2. NFL News from the last week of OTAs, and 3. Donald Trump indicted on 37 counts in Classified Records case. All the important things in your life! We close with our shout outs to Washington Legend and Passion of the Christ actor, Jim Caviezel; Seattle Legend, Sue Bird; PushForDream...

The Podcasters Tolu convene to rank our Top 5 Dwayne Johnson/The Rock movies. We start by assessing the NBA Finals after the Miami Heat take Game 2 in Denver, and whether it changes our series' outlook. We rank movies starring Uncle Dwayne, from the beginnings of The Scorpion King to growing with and motivating the Gridiron Gang and evolving to hitching multiple vehicles to a helicopter in Hobbs &...

Founder of Le Vasa Island Apparel, Irae Hosea, joins the show to update us on what's new with The Brand and what festivals and events you can catch them at this Summer. We take time to talk through the uncertainties that come with trying to accomplish new things, trying to correct your self-talk when you're your biggest doubter, and holding space - for others to feel safe to be themselves around y...

Long-time Dallas Mavericks fan and basketball lover, Migz, joins the show to discuss the Nuggets sweep of the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's futures in the Big D, Iam Tongi winning American Idol, and whether elderly American politicians should be the ones proposing and voting on new legislation. This episode opens with us live-watching the final four minute...

We link up to discuss how the Lakers will have to play the fast-paced Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals; Ja Morant's recent suspension and how dumb his "friends" are; the 2023 schedules for the Chargers, Raiders and Seahawks; Iam Tongi reaching the Final 3 in American Idol and what he needs to do in the Finale to win it all; and then we close with Bouncer Tales: Dance Floor Support Dog, and...

We are joined by writer and host of The Polytickin Podcast, Maniac Marcus; a.k.a. Marcus Luther King, Junyah; b.k.a. OhHelloMarcus, to discuss Jeannie Mai's casual waving away of the Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in AANHPI Month and her later written apology; whether funding should be diverted from AAPI to just-PI initiatives; Samoan families renting out their land to foreign businesses;...

We launch into our 2023 NFL Draft recap with Mike Fiso breaking down all the Seahawks picks, Forest Duldulao joins us to talk about the Raiders class led by 7th overall pick Tyree Wilson and I'll give my piece on the Chargers choosing to get a weapon for Justin Herbert in WR Quentin Johnston. Also why the Chargers selecting USC Edge Tuli Tuipulotu has us jacked for all the future T'z getting throw...

This episode we dive DEEP into the early picks of the NFL Draft's 1st Round, Alabama's Bryce Young is set to go first overall but no one knows what will happen! We start with a quick 4/20 recap before beginning to discuss Aaron Rodgers finally being traded to the New York Jets; who we think the Panthers, Texans, Cardinals, Colts, Seahawks, Lions and Raiders should draft with the first seven picks;...

April showers, May better have those bouquets. 💐 We convene to discuss Hawaii’s Merrie Monarch Festival, American Samoa’s 123rd Flag Day, Iam Tongi's American Idol path to victory, the Lakers series outlook after taking Game 1 in Memphis while Ja Morant (hand) may not be available again, what NBA Playoff series are over after one game, Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts' new record-setting contract extension...

Something for anybody in this episode. We reconvene after Easter weekend (Shoutout Jesus Christ) and get into the NBA Playoffs set to begin with the Play In, MVP race and Award Fatigue, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden tries to invite Iowa to the White House, who and what we want to see in the live-action remake of Disney's "Moana" (The Rock should be the Dad and let someone else be Maui {see: hair plugs...

Grab a water and kick up your feet, this 1:38hr episode went deep (Not in our feelings, that's for another episode) into this week of sports and news: March Madness, including Junior F Alissa Pili leading Utah to the Sweet 16; NFL Free Agency news, including G Isaac Seumalo to the Steelers and Marcus Mariota to the Eagles; the Patriots and Coach Bill Belichik peeping the Polynesian Pipeline; and T...

Mike Fiso from the Emerald Perspective Podcast rejoins the conversation as we dive into NFL Free Agency and March Madness. Shout out to the EP for putting on an ESPN Bracket Challenge! We get into NFL Legal Tampering and deals ready to be signed as soon as the league year opens and the latest news, as the Niners add DT Javon Hargrave, Jimmy G signs with the Raiders, Lamar wants a fully guaranteed...

This episode we begin by discussing Henry To'oto'o and Noah Sewell rated as NFL Network's 4th and 5th-best LBs available in this year's Draft before diving into Anthony Richardson's off-the-charts potential, Ja Morant's recent suspension, all the NFL teams that used their Franchise Tag and why Lamar Jackson doesn't have a new contract yet. Record 3/7/2023. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com

We convene to discuss why Superbowl Champion JuJu Smith-Schuster is now a shoe-in for the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and his recent TikTok beef with Eagles' WR AJ Brown, Tua's recent birthday festivities caught on Rick Ross' Instagram Story, and some Pacific Islanders try to realize their dreams by securing a draft slot with strong showings at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Also the one ru...

Le Vasa founder and community activist Irae Hosea rejoins the show to update us on how the Food Bank at Via Dolorosa Congregational Church in Modesto, CA continues to grow and help more people by providing needed food items and connecting with other families in their community, and we do a full-breakdown on Sunday's Super Bowl LVII's players, positional matchups, halftime show (possible guest perf...

Emerald Perspective Podcast host and dog dad Mike Fiso joins the show to talk everything from a look ahead to the Super Bowl and Seahawks' need-to-do's to The Rock's attempt to take over the DC Universe with Black Adam to our preferred methods of marijuana use (NOTE: Do not drink and/or smoke and drive). We also discuss today's political climate in America, how we should be slow to judge others' l...

Returning guests Sefa M and Luke Jobes rejoin the show to discuss who they think should be the future QB of the 49ers; Tom Brady's re-retirement; whether CMC could be the No. 1 pick in Fantasy Football next year (def not Jonathon Taylor smh); being in American Samoa when everyone and they mamas was dropping music videos every other week; Sefa's new album "UNDISPUTED" and why he feels it's his best...

"Quarterbacks are overly protected in the NFL because it sucks to watch football when a team can't move the ball" and other sports thoughts in this overview of this year's BIG GAME. We list out possible X-Factor players that may decide the Super Bowl for both Kansas City and Philly; which Polynesian players are on each rosters and how JuJu Smith-Schuster might feast all game; how we think the Chie...

Neighborhood Real Estate Expert, Investor and ForEx trader Craig Bailey joins the show to discuss steps needed to be taken to buy a house (Step 1: Find a Local Realtor!); how Credit, credit cards and credit scores work; and Bailey Plays you can do to boost your score and collect easy Rewards Points. This episode is dripping with appliable financial knowledge and experience that can save you money...

Our first episode of 2023! We open with how clubs empty out on New Year's Eve within an hour after the Midnight Ball Drop, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin being hospitalized during Monday Night Football and how that might affect the end of the regular season and start of the NFL playoffs, and our shoutouts. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

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