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The Polytickin' Podcast
Hosted by Sefa, Marcus, and Lance · EN
Welcome to The Polytickin' Podcast! The Pod Boys Sefa and Marcus decided they would throw their hats in the ring and start a podcast of their own. They aim to talk about the happenings within the Polynesian/Pacific Islander community, current events in pop culture and parts of their personal life.
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Follow them @sefam @ohhellomarcus
This is a podcast hosted by two Samoans from California.
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Ballinesian | Ep 207 - Wemby, Chargers & Raiders schedules, Vegas Flex games, Talked to Dietician
1w ago01:41:20Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 as the most important for our postseason aspirations. We'll know if the Chargers are good by Week 10 and we're hoping for a Fernando Mendoza sighting as soon as Kirk Cousins starts to falter. With the Raiders having zero scheduled primetime games, we'll dissect which Sunday afternoon games could get flexed if they are the Raiders are winning games early. After sports, we'll get caught up on learning more about how different foods affect glucose levels and diabetes by talking with a dietician, how best to whip up chicken friend rice and what new comics and Pokemon cards are coming out. Thanks for tuning in! Follow and subscribe for the latest episodes!Subscribe to the Patreon! - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcastIf you have community events to promote, birthdays or Big Ups to shout out or have any sports takes you want to share, email us at ballinesian@gmail.com. Or send them to ballinesian on IG and TT.
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Ballinesian | Ep 206 - Pacific Deep Sea Mining, Njoku to Bolts, Lahaina's "Environmental Activists"
2w ago01:25:07Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 go over how the American Samoa Government has reacted to Deep Sea Mining and some history of colonizers and companies taking from Pacific Islands and others. We'll also talk a bit about the Chargers and Raiders as the offseason has entered Fantasyland Zone and everything's roses before the games start lol. We also will talk about Lahaina's "Environmental Activists" doling out punishment to a Seattle-tourist who attacked a local monk seal, card collecting updates for Chaos Rising, some of the latest comics Forest is reading like Absolute Batman, and whether Hawaii messed up by not allocating public dollars to the University's NIL fund. Enjoy the show!
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 168: All Nighter
2w ago01:02:08Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 Patreon episode.Enjoy the show!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast
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Ballinesian | Ep 205 - AA(NH)PI Month, The Rock's Met Gala Backlash and Samoans' Expectations
3w ago00:59:22Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 Gala, followed by much discussion on whether his outfit was good, was it Samoan/Pacific enough, and whether he could have worked with a Pacific Islander fashion designer instead. Lots of expectations come with being the most-recognizable Samoan in the world. Thanks for tuning in and leave your messages and comments at Ballinesian@Gmail.com or on IG and TikTok at @ballinesian.
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 167: Be Selfish To Be Selfless
3w ago01:05:11Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 aunty!Enjoy the show!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast
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Ballinesian | Ep 204 - 2026 NFL Draft review: Mendoza, Spencer Fano, Francis Mauigoa, Olaivavega Ioane, Makai Lemon, Mesidor, Caleb Lomu, De'Zhaun Stribling
Apr 2901:47:58Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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, Frankie Luvu, the Eagles offense, Tuli Tuipulotu and more. Thanks for tuning in!
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 166: 100 Squats vs. 100 Crunches
Apr 2701:14:17Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 as they speak about therapy and its benefits for those going through grief.Enjoy the show!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast
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Ballinesian | Ep 203 - NFL Draft Dreams & Nightmares: Mauigoa, Fano, Lemon, Ioane, Raiders, Chargers
Apr 2201:30:45Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 they submit their draft picks. Congrats to all the Ballinesians starting their NFL journeys this week.
Transcribe →The Polytikin Podcast | Episode 165: Pop the Trunk
Apr 2001:13:50Tap to summarizeWelcome 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: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast
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Ballinesian | Ep 202 - Rowing Fautasi for Nu'uuli, Upgrading golf equipment, Say your name
Apr 1501:17:07Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKDaaanjah! 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 (two-a-days!) and the experience of your village and families sending you off into battle the morning of the race. Both hilarious and insightful, this convo is one you definitely don't want to miss. We'll also talk about betting on the Raiders to win the Super Bowl, and what to say on your downswing in golf ("Down"). We'll then discuss why it's important for us as Pacific Islanders to speak up and ask our names to be pronounced correctly, instead of just rolling along when someone butchers it. It's actually a big deal, and we should treat it as such, instead of hoping not to rock the boat.Love and Light! Enjoy the show and shoot us a message is you like what you hear, if you have a community event you'd like us to broadcast, or if you have a birthday shout out you want on the next episode. Email us at ballinesian@gmail.com or DM at @ballinesian on Instagram and TikTok.
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