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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 214 - Blessed Golf, Pass-First PGs, Deep Sea Mining in American Samoa
2w ago01:23:33Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking Sports, and Deep Sea Mining. Its crazy that a government can sell tens of millions of acres of the sea floor that's literally an ocean away but here we are. This week the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it was moving forward with a proposed lease notice and intending on taking bids next month. We should not be disturbing our ocean environments. We should explore the deep sea, not exploit it. We definitely should not be risking our ocean, its food chains and our way of life for a chance at potential profits or for a few rich people to become richer. We need to pause Deep Sea Mining until it can be proven that it will not harm the Ocean. We will try and update everything that's happened so far, including our Governor's response to the recent lease announcement. The Deadline to write in and tell Governor Pula your thoughts so he can let BOEM know to stop this will pass soon. Send your comments now! to deepseainfo@go.as.gov.But before all 'at, we talked about Max Holloway knocking out Conor McGregor and then turning around and hosting the inaugural Max Holloway Foundation Golf Classic (Golf! Very Hot Right Now!) at Kapolei Golf Club on Oahu. “This is better than any walk I’ve ever made to the Octagon, or any fight or any moment… At the end of the day, just me being able to give back to the people of Hawaiʻi, that’s what it’s about.” Stay Blessed, Uce.We'll also discuss Samoan PG Kylan Boswell now with the Charlotte Hornets, and how important Pass-First point guards can be to an offense. We're trying a new segment: Viral Trends of the Week (lol please comment name suggestions for this segment!), where we discuss any viral trends we see on the socials, starting with the Netflix documentary sounds, the Saxophones from Boyz N the Hood, Saint Jimothy of Bellevue, and a few trends from the new Moana movie where Islanders splice scenes of the movie with similar videos of their real life in "What They Saw vs What I Saw", and also seeing all the behind-the-scenes footage from everyone who helped bring Motunui to life. Awesome seeing our community shine and shine Together, awesome awesome great makes the heart swell. Let us know what other trends you saw this week, and whether you liked it or absolutely hated it lol.Thanks for tapping in. Support the Patreon (www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast)
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 177: Between a Hotdog and a Hamburger
2w ago00:50:56Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in the hot ass building.Marcus has a signing coming up, and he's trying to figure out what question to ask them.Summer Camp is still in full swing at Sefa's job, and he and the youth were out there messing with dinosaur bones.The boys talk about the Samoa vs. Tonga youth football game that happened over the weekend and give it high praise.Also, what's y'all guilty pleasure show, movie, or music?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
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 176: That's It!
3w ago01:00:22Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are back in the building.Marcus was doomscrolling the other night when he happened upon another Jay Taj video that inspired him to get to it.Sefa is knee-deep in summer activities for his job.The boys talk about the care and respect you need to explore whatever disconnect you have within your culture.At the end of the day, if you got that koko in you?! That's it!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
Transcribe →“Moana” Live Action Movie Instant Reactions
3w ago01:24:37Tap to summarizeEmergency 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 this video resonated with you, or if you had a different take, leave a comment and let us know how you feel. Enjoy the show!
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Ballinesian | Ep 213 - Is NIL making football "dumb", Libraries are dope, Why Moana got a live-action so fast
4w ago01:22:43Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 are adjusting. What does this mean for Raiders' first-overall draft pick QB Fernando Mendoza? [He probably won't start any games in 2026 unless injuries arise.] Shout out to the libraries! There are free books, movies, video games, and tons of non-book items like instruments, board games, tools and cool gadgets and gizmos you can borrow for free. Library trips as a dad is way different than as a solo. The Kid Section is a party room with books, legos, puzzles and more. And also unpleasant kids sometimes lol. What are your parental go-to moves when another kid is being rude to yours?Disney's "Moana" live-action remake premieres in US theaters this week. We've been seeing lots of content from the international premieres with Catherine Laga'aia, our new Moana, and Seiuli Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, our returning Maui. With the original animated movie debuting in 2016, this is the fastest turnaround ever for a Disney classic to become a live-action movie, just ten years. [No other Disney movie got a live-action version with less than a 22 year wait (Mulan, 1998/2020), and some had to wait up to 87 years (Snow White, 1938/2025).] Why the quick flip? We'll also list out what we'll be watching out for in this new version: what script changes are obvious, what awesome Pacific culture will be displayed, if we recognize any movie extras as our cousins lol.Shout outs to Donato Fatuesi for her recent work on the Moana blue carpet, getting interviews with the people who made the movie happen. Also shout out to the Jean P. Haydon Museum for displaying some historic artifacts for America's 250th, and probably to McConnell Dowell for helping patch up the road getting into Tafuna High School, we will explain.Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate your time. For more, sign up for the Patreon! www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 175: PROM
4w ago01:02:34Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 its inception.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 212 - Festival Tips, America250, Jaylen Brown to Philly, Kawhi back to Toronto, Ja Morant to Strip Club Capita, LeBron leaving Los Angeles
Jul 300:57:57Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 pivot! So many NBA trades have happened this week. We'll talk about Jaylen Brown sent out of Boston, Kawhi Leonard heading back to Canada, and the Portland Blazers acquiring Ja Morant. We'll wrap up with where we think LeBron James will play his 24th season after informing the Lakers he'll be playing elsewhere. Thanks for tuning in!
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 174: Fan Expo Anaheim
Jun 2901:11:30Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 a cypher?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 211 - How to Fix Miss American Samoa pageant, Vita Vea hold-in at Bucs camp, Giannis traded to Miami Heat
Jun 2501:15:30Tap to summarizeBALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 complicated in an offseason where Tampa Bay also debates extending QB Baker Mayfield. Get that bag, Toko. Something similar may be on the horizon for Chargers' Edge Tuli Tuipulotu next year, but the emerging force across from Khalil Mack totaled 13.5 sacks last season and has increased his sack total every year of his career. (Surely, GM Joe Hortiz will make this a non-issue by extending the former Trojan sooner than later.) One of the best college players in the country from Forest's favorite college basketball team got drafted fourth overall to his favorite NBA team, what's that like?! He says there was a Tarheel's player drafted to the Bulls that worked out to the tune of six titles. (He also fairly mentioned Coby White 7th overall in 2019 didn't pan out as well.) We also examine two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo taking his Freak talents to South Beach in a trade alongside Bobby Portis, for three first-round picks, a second-round pick, a pick swap, Tyler Herro and three other former Heat players. WHO WON THE TRADE! It'll come down to whether or not Miami is playing in the ECF and NBA Finals over the next four years. Thanks for listening.
Transcribe →The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 173: Hot Dog Henry
Jun 2200:57:34Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 be doing is dog-piling on an obvious victim, but who are we?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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