LE VASA SPORTS - Seeing Sports through a Pacific lens

Samoan Professor Aaron Hire joins the show to talk through some of the history of the colonialism of the Pacific Islands, how that has affected our cultures moving into 2021, and Polynesian representation in higher education and the American job force.

Ep. 3 - Aaron Hire - Polynesian Anthropology and Culture through 2021

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Forrest Duldulao joins the show to discuss the Ways of Love and Light 💛💡, why Raider fans are always dissing Derek Carr, and addressing sexual assault in Samoa. Working through it all with a healthy and positive mindset. We start talking sports in the 49th minute.

Ep. 6 - Forest Duldulao - Love & Light, sexual assault in Samoa, & why Raider fans hate Derek Carr

LOCKEDIN founder Rheina Ale joins the show to discuss her experiences playing D-1 Scholarship Basketball in San Fransisco, representing American Samoa in the South Pacific Games and how quarantine taught her to focus on mental health. Also a story about having her sister as a 'Games teammate and their different methods of... communication.

Ep. 7 - Rheina Ale - D-1 Hoops, college athletes getting money and mental health during Quarantine

Brown Girl Woke founder Maluseu Doris Tulifau joins the show to speak on her experiences as a grassroots activist in Samoa, working with students to speak on taboo issues and break generational curses, and becoming a Matai to prepare for her run for Samoa Parliament. From coordinating the donations of life-saving water tanks, to making weekly donations of food and necessities to multiple organizations that help those in Samoa who are most in need, to creating and offering scholarships and resources to students, Brown Girl Woke continues to build a better future for our people by investing in our families and our children. Donate to BGW at www.browngirlwoke.co/donate.

Ep 8 - Maluseu Doris Tulifau - Brown Girl Woke, Grassroots Activism & Breaking Generational Curses

Tri-City Rush Defensive End Noke Tago joins the show to walk us through his day-to-day schedule as an Arena football player, inspire us to improve our eating and life habits and telling us the importance of finding your "Why". Tago leads the Rush D-Line in Tackles (19) and Sacks (8.5) with three games remaining in this year's Northwest Arena League calendar. See game stats and scheduling at www.tricityrush.com .

Ep 9 - Noke Tago - Northwest Arena League football, finding your WHY & Patriots Free Agency spending

HER GAME founder Desiree Ale joins the show to speak on how she's growing HER GAME, an organization that empowers women and promotes social activism through Sports. Dez represented American Samoa with her sisters, Rheina (The Captain!) and Kristen, with Coach Forest Duldulao in basketball at the 2015 South Pacific Games. Based in Carson, CA, HER GAME coordinates community events to showcase talented lady ballers at various levels of competition and tirelessly promotes actions that empower young women to be confident and seen. Follow HER GAME on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/thisishergame/

Ep 10 - Dez Ale - Growing HER GAME, empowering women through Sports & continuing Kobe's work

Island Boy Camp President Alexander Fuimaono joins the show to speak on IBC's work that helps young athletes prepare for success! IBC hosts various camps that improve player skill and knowledge, also providing sports leagues and equipment for players in need by networking with other coaches and communities. Find out more at https://islandboycamp.org/

Ep 11 - Alex Fuimaono - Island Boy Camp, Growing Up In Samoa & Helping Families Through COVID

Sacramento entrepreneur and rapper Sefa M joins the show to speak on the authenticity in his life and music, recap his PolyFest 2021 in Tacoma, WA and gives insight on his yearly Fantasy Football draft strategies. Sefa has released a multitude of artistic projects, including albums Broken Record (2019), Good Company (2020) and Well Wisher (2021) and frequently released mixtapes. DM your order for SEFA and Good Company merch on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sefam/ and download music and donate at https://iosefa.wixsite.com/home/

Ep 12 - Sefa M - Confidence through Authenticity, PolyFest 2021 & Fantasy Football draft strategy

BALLINinesian Sports NFL Recap, Week 9 with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down all Week 9 NFL games, including Josh Allen being harassed by Josh Allen as the Bills lost to the Jaguars, Justin Herbert and the Chargers pulling a close one out in Philadelphia and the Broncos opening with a 30-point lead vs the Dallas Cowboys. Also, thoughts on Henry Ruggs III and the Raiders situation moving forward and what Coach Forest would say to that lockerroom. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest NFL football heads available.

Sunday NFL Recap Week 9

BALLINinesian Recap (12/13/2021) with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down this year in the NFL and fantasy football lessons we learned in 2021, and ways to be a help to others in the New Year. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest sports analysts available.

Ballinesian Yearly Recap (12/31/2021)

Hockinson football coach and Buffalo Bills fan Rick McElfresh joins the show to recount his tales of ditching high school in Las Vegas to hang out on The Strip, his 12-year journey of coaching football in Washington and how the Bills labeled as pre-season Super Bowl favorites make him feel queasy. Also, renting a car in American Samoa and driving on every single road.

Ep 21 - Rick McElfresh - Growing up Vegas, WA HS State Championships & Bills as Super Bowl favorites

Started at halftime of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the panel discusses what Golden State's 88-107 win means to the remainder of this title series, looking forward to the NBA's future post-Finals, great ballers (Brandon Roy) vs great scorers (Ray Allen), the motives and spoils of the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV golf invitational, new music and shows we're enjoying, and beating up festival security guards.

Ep 23 - Watching Game 2, Saudi Arabia's PR Golf League, Phil Knight trying to buy Blazers

The panel conferences to discuss Le Vasa's return to the PNW with this week's trip to Vancouver, WA for the Ke KeKuiKui Foundation's "4 Days of Aloha" Festival at Esther Short Park. Also diving into dope new Poly news and recent and upcoming events/concerts, and discussing how USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 affects the conference and our expectations for regional football conferences. Also, how star NBA player trade requests are bad for the league but emerging new business for the Players.

Ep 24 - 4 Days of Aloha, Turkey Tail/Potato Salad recipes & USC, UCLA leaving the Pac-12

The queens and hosts of The Mile High Club podcast join the show to discuss how their journey in podcasting and media began and continues to grow, Poly generational and cultural divides we need to bridge, and how we can all better support Pacific Islander women (Speak good of/uplift PI women, hold other men accountable for their words and actions, exhibit and provide healthy love to your children, encourage PI women to speak their minds). Also, the Unholy Trinity gives their takes on "Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist"; Rosey and Dora's most memorable Mile High Club interviews from Season 2; MHC's favorite new (and classic) music artists to add to your playlists and TV shows that we're all watching; and us all trying to find some paid sponsorships for how much podcast/content production and equipment can cost. Find more of the Mile High Club podcast on Instagram at @officialmilehighclub, on YouTube at Mile High Club and on Tik Tok at @milehighclubofficial.

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Ep 28 - Mile High Club - Poly Pods UNITE!, cultural divides we need to fix, the future of MHC

Smh, Seattle has too many players named Coby/Colby/Kobe. We ask Seahawks fans for their thoughts while they meltdown emotionally watching their former QB come back to Luman Field leading the Denver Broncos. Clay's TV antennae gets the game 30 seconds faster until we realized we needed to switch from ABC to ESPN. Enjoy this unedited football talking dump with lots of 12s yelling all throughout the match as Seattle was able to hold off Russell Wilson in Week 1, 16-17. Also, Jamal Adams is a flailer (and injured), the last time Clay got kicked in the balls and GENO SMITH NOT WRITING BACK THOSE THAT WROTE HIM OFF.

2.5 hour Week 1 Monday Night Football Live Watch!

Welcome back! Enter our SB58 Giveaway for a chance to win $58 and some Le Vasa Island Apparel, just follow the Le Vasa and Ballinesian Instagram pages and comment on our giveaway post who you think is going to win the Super Bowl and what the final score will be. We talk about who's got the most at stake going in to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas (Shannahan will either be the whiz kid who couldn't win the big one or finally step into the coaching club that has hoisted the Lombardi trophy after this game.) There's some talk of Travis Kelce putting Taylor Swift (4-time Album of the Year Grammy winner) on the map lol before we work through who we think is going to win on Sunday. Follow us on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts from. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 98 - Giveaway details, who will be most affected by SB win or loss, preview SB LVIII

This episode we talk about the conclusion of the women's basketball tournament and discuss WrestleMania XL and the WWE's new direction and leadership. Congrats to Senior Te-Hina Paopao, coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks for winning the Women's college basketball national championship following an undefeated regular season. Staley's team has now won two titles in the last three years (three in of last seven tournaments) with a cumulative record of 109-3. We also talk WrestleMania XL, how the Bloodline Rules main event went for Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes and what we can expect with a new era and new leadership that actually looks like it cares about it's fans and the health and well-being of its wrestlers. FOLLOW US on IG, FB, TT and Threads at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 107 - Paopao, Gamecocks dominant run to NCAAW championship, WrestleMania XL/what's next for WWE

The Chargers and Raiders (and other 30 NFL teams) took swings at reshaping their rosters for the long-haul with Los Angeles taking Notre Dame OT Joe Alt with the fifth overall pick and Las vegas adding Georgia TE Brock Bowers with their first selection at #13. We'll also go through 1st-rounders OTs Taliese Fuaga and Troy Fautanu and Edge Laiatu Latu and where they were drafted. Follow the show IG at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 110 - NFL Draft review for Raiders and Chargers, where Fuaga, Latu, Fautanu were drafted

We're going in on what a perfect season for the Los Angeles Chargers looks like (psst, it's already begun!). From clearing out  contracts that had the Chargers around $60M over the cap to bringing in a new system's worth of players on short and cheap contracts and in the draft, this new era has taken off much quicker than many may have anticipated. Add on Harbaugh's upcoming training camp and early wins versus divisional rivals in three of the first six weeks, and the Bolts could springboard into 2024 looking like a completely new enterprise with a Super Bowl win that would rewrite the history of the franchise.
Also shoutouts to the Uce Tua Tagovailoa, who is in the final year of his contract, for keeping his head down and grinding while a bunch of contracts have been signed around him. Shout out to Minnesota Lynx forward Alissa Pili for the heater of the bench last week, dropping 20 points and 4/4 3PT in just 15 minutes. More minutes, please! And we ask Forest how he think the first two games of the NBA Finals will go. Follow us on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 115 - Le Vasa x 4 Days of Aloha, How was your AANHHPI month?, Chargers Perfect Season

JJ Redick is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Forest has some takes on the former Duke standout. Also Sami told us about a tweet that will surely get swept under the rug. We talk about what Redick will need in terms of new staff, coaching techniques and free agency moves to get the whole team to "buy in" and get off to a good start. We'll also talk through what's catching our eye in the new season of HBO's House of the Dragon and clashes we expect to arrive quicker than a summer raven (Daemon vs Aemond at Harrenhal??!). Follow us on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 117 - JJ Redick is Lakers new coach, to focus team around AD; House of the Dragon S2 so far

Welcome back to the podcast! We're talking sports but have to start with the event from last week where former US President Donald Trump was shot at during a speaking event in Pennsylvania. Insane times. Forest smoothyl transitions to the hype of the incoming College Football 25 game, unfortunately it's only available on Next Gen consoles so we need to find an Xbox X|S. Also, let us know if you want to join a connected league for your college or with a Heisman hopeful. We also discuss Davante Adams disgust with the Chargers social media team who put his picture next to some "Garbage"-flavored Pop Tarts and he's mad about it. But will he reach 150 receiving yards against the Chargers in the first week of the season? We'll see. Probably not. But he's Davante Adams so, not out of the question. Follow the Podcast on social at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 119 - Trump survives shooting, College Football 25 hype, Davante Adams vs Chargers social media

We've had history being made again and again each day at the Olympic Games, including USA's Noah Lyles taking 1st place (by five-thousandths of a second) in the Men's 100m final in one of the closest races in history, Samoan Alex Rose becoming the first Pacific Islander to qualify for an track and field final, and American Samoan sprinter Filomenaleonisa Iakopo throwing up the "S"(!) and setting her personal best time in the 100m as well as a national record. We also talk the latest in NFL's San Fransisco 49ers attempt to trade WR Brandon Aiyuk and what teams could offer. (Edit: Patriots have removed themselves from the Aiyuk chase: want to focus on their young WRs. Smart.) Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by Le Vasa Island Apparel.

Ep 122 - Noah Lyles takes Men's 100m, Alex Rose to discus final, Filomenaleonisa Iakopo sets records

Welcome in! We're getting ready for football season!! It's coming like Winter, we're only three weeks away from the first regular season game (Thu, Sept. 5, BAL @ KC). Get your fantasy leagues and survivor pools set up already (lol that's a note to self). We dive through the last week of NFL insider Adam Schefter's social media posts, including injury concerns for Rams WR Puka Nacua, Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs, and Vikings QB JJ McCarthy who is set to undergo knee surgery. Y'all trust Sam Darnold? We also talk knowing your worth when it comes to the contract dispute between Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and team owner Jerry Jones; Schefter reports a deal in very likely to be done before the season starts. And we end with some basketball talk and whether winning the Golds at the Olympics is considered being a World Champion. Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 123 - Puka "OK"?, JuJu released, Schefter's Latest, CeeDee/Jerry Jones, Olympic Basketball champs

WEEK 1! LETS GO! Boatload of injuries and underwhelming offensive production aside, the NFL's opening weekend gave us plenty of new storylines and fantasy football trends to monitor going into Week 2. The Chargers started the Jim Harbaugh Era with a performance they hope becomes typical: winning the rushing and turnover battles (176-71, 3-0) on the way to controlling the 4th quarter to victory. JK Dobbins won't go for 135 yards every week but we know it's on the table. Trade for Gus Edwards. 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was a surprise inactive to most people Monday night vs the Jets AND IS NOW REPORTED TO PROBABLY MISSING WEEK 2 but his backup Jordan Mason will be ready to fill in again vs the Vikings. Cousin Puka Nacua reaggravated a knee injury he suffered in training camp and has been put on Injured Reserve and will miss at least four weeks (Rams coach McVay says possibly more). We also analyze a list of WRs who vastly over- or under-performed their fantasy projections for Week 1 and highlight ones to trade for or hold on to. Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapaprel.com.

Ep 125 - Chargers' Harbaugh Era starts with win over Raiders, CMC out in Week 2?, Puka Nacua to IR

Ep 126 - Tua to IR, Bryce Young benched, Chargers to 2-0, Raiders down Ravens, 49ers lose Deebo

Welcome back!

We're previewing Week 4 in the NFL and focused in on the Raiders and Chargers, both with some injured stars that will be out the week. Las Vegas looks to bounce back after a trap game loss at home to the Panthers and with Just Herbert nursing an ankle sprain (and with both his starting offensive tackles out), Los Angeles might tuck tail vs Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and just limp to their Week 5 bye.

We also go through all five of the remaining undefeated teams (they're all on the road this week) and see which one of them doesn't make it to 4-0.

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Ep 127 - Raiders' Business Decisions, Pola-Mao to start; Chargers hurt; Which Undefeateds make 4-0

We dive into the Raiders Week 4 game vs the Browns before talking about how the team may look moving forward with today's news that Las Vegas is open to trading away WR Davante Adams. Bowers-Powers-Johnson Szn. We also discuss Justin Herbert decided to play through an ankle sprain vs Kansas City in a tough divisional game. We end with the latest season-changing injuries to players you may want to know about. Find us on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 128 - Davante Adams trade talk, Raiders beat Browns; Chargers fall to Chiefs; NFL Injuries galore

Welcome back! Football season is in full swing - we got a Firing! The New York Jets released Robert Saleh. Shout out to University of Hawaii's Jeff Ulbrich for taking over as interim head coach. Are the Jets desperate enough to trade for Davante Adams? (Will Aaron Rodgers ever make the playoffs again? Idk... no.) We also talk about the Chargers and Raiders upcoming games in Week 6: The Chargers head to Denver to stop the Broncos-winning streak or add to the growing lore of rookie Bo Nix. The Raiders look to hold down the fort at Allegiant Stadium vs TJ Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Who will be starting at QB for the Raiders? Who will be starting at QB for the Steelers!? Shout out to BALLINESIAN OF THE WEEK Frankie Luvu, who finished with seven tackles (four solo), two and a half sacks, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery lol HWHATT! Man's was on FIYYYERRRRR. Keep it up, Uso. 
Hit us up with your best/hottest sports/Samoan takes: Comment below, DM at @ballinesian on IG or email us at ballinesian@gmail.com. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 129 - Jets fire Rob Saleh; Raiders vs Steelers: QB questions; Chargers head to Denver, face Nix

Davante Adams was traded to the Jets and is expected to play this Sunday, his hamstring must have healed up on the flight over to New York lol. It's gonna be all vibes and backyard football but might actually go well, we shall see. On the other side of the coin, the Raiders look to move on after trading Adams away, should they fight for a Wildcard playoff chance or just tank to get their rebuild a better draft pick? The Chargers went into Denver and steamrolled the Broncos for their first win in six years at Mile High Stadium. Los Angeles has a chance to win their next four games if they can win their next game at Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
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Ep 130 - Davante Adams traded to Jets, should Raiders fight or tank, Chargers start winning streak

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to action next week after missing time due to another concussion. He does not plan to wear a Guardian Cap when he returns. Personal choice. We also discuss the Chargers and Raiders losses in Week 7. Game balls to Cameron Dicker and Daniel Carlson, both had five field goals and accounted for all of their team's scoring. We hit some other rumors and transactions: Could Maxx Crosby be readying for a trade away from the Raiders? Did Mahomes pretend to go out of bounds? Is it okay for men to cry? Raiders also signed QB Desmond Ridder from the Cardinals practice squad after putting Aidan O'Connell on IR. Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 131 - Tua set to return, Chargers trampled, will Raiders trade Crosby?, Mariota leads Commanders

Saturday, November 9th, 12p-6p
Via Dolorosa Fall Market
1331 Cascade Ave, Modesto, CA

Welcome back! Lots to get to this week, from Halloween to Week 8 in the NFL to Election Day, and also spending time talking with Irae Hosea of Le Vasa Island Apparel to learn more about the Via Dolorosa Fall Market coming up in Modesto (55:00), what vendors you can expect to see there, what plans they're having for the church and how the hiring process for a new faifeau works. Follow the show on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 132 - Chargers march on Saints, Raiders head to Cincinnati, Modesto's Via Dolorosa Fall Market

Welcome back! Lots to go over this week:
-NFL Trade Deadline
- Raiders fire Offensive Coordinator, OL and QB coaches
- Chargers beat Browns with Defense and Passing game
- Commanders 7-2 with high expectations
- RB Rejuvenation
- Can the Chiefs stay undefeated to 17-0?
- End of Election Season 2024
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Ep 133 - NFL Trade Deadline, Raider Reset, Chargers stack wins, Rejuvenated RBs, can Chiefs go 17-0?

Welcome back! We check in on the State of Raider Nation before reviewing which teams are looking to lock in playoff spots as we pass the halfway point of the season. Also: Ranking pet names on how mad you'd be if someone else called your girlfriend them. Follow us on Instagram at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 134 - NFL Playoff Picture; Quick Hits; Pet Names that would make you mad

Welcome back to the Ballinesian Podcast! We're starting with the Chargers bucking a decades-long curse of ineptitude with a tough win on Sunday Night Football versus the Cincinatti Bengals. We'll also discuss the (Black and) Silver lining of this season for Raider Nation: finding an absolute DOG in Georgia TE Brock Bowers, who trails only Ja'Marr Chase (73) in receptions with 70 so far of his own. We'll also go down the list of our Quick Hits and give you the latest on all the top teams in the NFL, which former NFLers we think will be immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, whether Jake Paul will ever fight someone who can knock him out, Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht almost getting to double-digit 3PM vs the Jazz, and which Thanksgiving sides are our favorites. Have a great Turkey Day, if you're one of the people that knows how to make juicy turkey...
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Ep 135 - Chargers survive SNF; Raiders' Bowers looks All-Pro; Quick Hits; Fave Thanksgiving Sides

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