The Polytickin' Podcast

Emergency Pod! The boys have watched the new Moana movie and they had a lot to say. So much so we had to call an emergency pod just to speak on it. Seeing so much content out there about this movie, it’s easy to see a lot of these movie reviewers are speaking from outside of the culture. We wanted to give the point of view of two Samoan men speaking on this from inside the culture. If anything in...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome back for a packed episode of Samoans talking sports (and MOVIES)! Raiders' President of Greatness Tom Brady thinks younger players across the NFL (specifically QBs) are being thrust into starting roles very early, forcing many of their coaches to dumb-down offensive concepts. We'll talk through this unforeseen NIL effect and how teams a...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you freaking nerds. The boys are in the building. Marcus is wondering how to be a good community member, and the answer is simple: show up. Sefa is going to see Moana with the youth he works with, and it's gonna be a great time. The boys talk about the 3rd Annual Pacific Roots Open Mic and are proud to see how far it's come since i...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome back, America! Shout out to CArson's Samoan Heritage Festival, and we'll give you some tips on how to make the most of your day fest experience (bring a chair, for real). America's Independence Day is this weekend, free yourself from the shackles of political divisiveness and talk to people that think differently than you. Hard pivo...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds! The boys are back in the building. Marcus was back in Anaheim for Fan Expo and accomplished the mission. Sefa speaks more in-depth about the conversation he had with the big dawg, Christiana, about our use of the N-word. He was just telling y'all how he feels! Also, who are the top 5 Pacific Islander rappers you wanna see in...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome back to Samoans talking Sports, and how to avoid confusion and drama at next year's Miss American Samoa pageant. Kala jokes. Let's focus any outrage towards positive change, not into insulting our people and sisters. We'll talk about Bucs NT Vita Vea holding in during camp while negotiating a new contract and why the money may get c...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds! The boys are back in the building. Marcus had a good time at The Nostalgia Con in Anaheim, but he was only there for one day. Sefa was the grill master for the function at his job, and it was all hot dogs. The boys speak on a domestic violence incident in American Samoa that has the people talking. The last thing people should b...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome back to Samoans talking Sports, and also what it was like growing up as "afakasi" (half of one, "half-blood", "half-caste") or raising a two-blooded kid nowadays. Some see this term as demeaning and needing to be phased out. We'll also talk about Forest's train trip from Tacoma to Portland to catch Chelsea Gray and the Las Vegas Aces play the P...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are back in the building. Marcus has been invited by his LCS to attend the advanced screening of Supergirl. It's lit. Sefa gives some game about the Pacific Islander music industry and knows he'd make a great manager. The boys speak on Jess Te Huia, and the drama surrounding her. It's messy. Enjoy the show! Sefa M: htt...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome back to the show! We are Samoans talking Sports. And also how dumb it was to hop on TikTok and call American Polynesians "the ghettoest" about their graduation customs. Where's all this self-hate and hostility coming from? Utah? We'll also discuss professional gambler and college QB Brandon Soresby's situation so we can argue over whether or no...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are back in the building, bud. Sefa wonders if it's right to inherit the beef for your bus driver if his road rage turns into a fade on the street. Marcus made his first guest appearance on another pod, The Hero Panel Podcast, hosted by Eli and Caleb out there at The Comic Bug. It was a great time. The boys speak on the gi...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! Marcus and Lance are holding it down again. Lance breaks down fatherhood and wonders how to make a child listen without resorting to what we went through when we weren't listening. Marcus attended another signing at his LCS, where he met Joshua Dysart, co-creator of The Hab. It was a good time. The boys discuss the nascent movement, DC...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome! We are Samoans talking Sports. This week we'll open with Pacific Islander creators that stood out in May during AANHPI Month. Shout out to everyone putting out educational info or chasing their passions. We'll also talk about the Knicks making the NBA Finals and awaiting the winner of the Western Conference Finals, and why we don't...

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast, you freaking nerds! Glasses is out and about, so Bald and Beard are in the building holding it down. Marcus has returned from Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, and he wouldn't shut up about it. Lance has taken up gardening, and goddammit, it is therapeutic. The boys heap praises onto Carson's very own Dez Ale, the creator of Her Game, who was profiled...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, we are Samoans talking Sports. This week we're starting with Victor Wembanyama taking the win in Game 1 vs the Thunder. And the Chrysler 300 vs Phantom meme lol. This episode we're diving into the Chargers and Raiders 2026 schedules, which games we're most looking forward to and which stretches stand out...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome to Samoans talking Sports. And Ocean conservation. Buckle up, we're diving in and going deeeeeep on Deep Sea Mining near American Samoa. The US government is running a full-court press to approve mining companies that will take invaluable materials from the Pacific in what they claim is a matter of "national security". We'll g...

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast, you freaking nerds! You know what time it is. Marcus has joined the Friends of Carson Public Library with a long-term project in mind. Sefa thinks you're not reading if you're listening to an audiobook. Lance scares the boys once again after mentioning the passage of time. Lance and Sef figure out the disconnect after their debate on the latest Patre...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome to our first episode of AANHPI Month 2026. We're diving right in to figure out why there's such a large discrepancy in Pacific and Asian representation, and how we'd deal with balancing the field. We'll break down the numbers and our experiences. Then we'll get to The Great One and his first time getting dressed for the Met...

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast, nerds! Y'all know what time it is. Marcus is hyped for Free Comic Book Day and will be there early for sure. Sefa asks the one question that needs to be answered immediately: What would be your stripping song? The boys then talk about the dangers of AI as an AI content creator is using it to sell trinkets under a false identity. They trying to be an aunt...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, we are Samoans talking Sports. This episode we are reviewing the 2026 NFL Draft and our most important players from the first 33 overall draft picks. Fernando Mendoza is a Raider, Spencer Fano sets the culture in Cleveland, Sisi Mauigoa heads to the Big Apple, as well as how the draft will affect Tyler Allgier, Frank...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are back in town. Marcus went to the gym and was almost disgusted by the poll put up on the counter. Sefa donated blood, and he found out he's got good hemoglobin. The boys talk about the NFL draft and the historic milestone achieved when five Pacific Islander athletes were drafted in the first round. Things get a bit deep...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome to Samoans talking about the 2026 NFL Draft and our Dream and Nightmare scenarios. We'll discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for not only some of our incoming Pacific players but also for our Raiders and Chargers. Lots of smoke has been sent out over the last few months, but this week we find out what teams are really thinking when t...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds, you know what time it is! Marcus was entrenched in the LA arts scene for a couple of hours, and it was fun. Sefa had blood drawn, and an old urban legend from his past almost prevented him from partaking. Also, who do you think you'd win against in Power Slap? Enjoy the show! Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: ht...

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Daaanjah! Welcome back to the pod! We are Samoans talking sports, and this week we have a special guest to break down American Samoa's Super Bowl, the Flag Day Fautasi races. Cousin Mathew Lagafuaina joins us to explain how he first joined the Nu'uuli auva'a (before it was "Manulele Tausala"), what the training sessions were like...

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds! You know what time it is. The boys have something a little different today. They wanted to explore the YouTube classics that shaped an entire generation in the Pacific Islander community. Also, the boys get a bit somber after sending some love to family. Enjoy the show! Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www....