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 yet; how The Polytickin Podcast gets produced and distributed; and the dedication it took for Luke to become a Dutch Bros owner and how he will NEVER wear Cowboys gear when he moves to Texas (unless mowing the lawn). Stream UNDISPUTED by Sefa M on all platforms. Recorded 2/2/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 40 - 49ers: Trey or Brock?, Am. Samoa's Golden Age of Music Videos, Sefa M's "UNDISPUTED"

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 performers???) and give our predictions for the game. Recorded 2/8/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 42 - Super Bowl LVII breakdown, Le Vasa/Modesto Food Bank, Riri's possible halftime show guests

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 you, for your own mental health or even to have family prayer each night.

We also talk about the Iam Tongi Haters on Social Media sounding suuuper salty smh. Very helpful to sit down with the homies and share how we’re dealing with our day-to-days. Listen to all the life questions we're working through and then probably go to therapy yourself.

We wrap with our shoutouts to non-profit organizations like Central Valley Pacific Islander Alliance; Nephew Leo; Our Panel; Nora Jean Asolulu; Monica Miller and Harry, Leon and Alfred; Sami Jobes; Carl and Nackie of PasifikaByDesign; SamoanDoughBoiPhotography; 2023 graduates; Kimo the White Husky; RoseyKoiFish and Aynsley Broom (sippingkoko); Irae Hosea of Le Vasa Island Apparel. 

If you've got a question or story you want us to research, send us an email at ballinesian@gmail.com or send us a message on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @ballinesian. Recorded 5/29/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 54 - Irae Hosea - Le Vasa update, What Breaks Your Heart?, Imposter Syndrome, Holding Space

Welcome back! We'll see y'all at The PolyFest this Saturday (8/5) in Auburn, WA. Get your tickets here: https://e.sparxo.com/Polyfest2023.

We gather this week to analyze and talk about Joe Burrow's non-contact injury and how it affects his contract negotiations, the Bengals' camp and the League; the insane drama between Colts' Owner Jim Irsay and Colts' RB Jonathon Taylor; how the PAC-12 can rebound from Colorado's announced conference exit; the best roadside restaurant in American Samoa; some of the best PI Ballers in basketball; quite possibly the most delightful dinner gift ever received; and Facebook's class action settlement payment you could sign up for before August 25.

We close with our shoutouts to homies teaching us how to golf (including the incredulous range cart guy), the greatest cannabis edibles gift basket of all-time, Le Vasa Island Apparel, Nesian Night Market by Samoan Solutions, Petey Toilolo, the Ale Sisters, Destiny King, Jesse and Victoria Koria of Emerald Dynasty ENT, PolyFest 2023, our panel, Mack and Mena Moli for Last Saturday w Mack, PasikaByDesign, Nackie Moli, last week's Utah Pacific Fashion Show, and Dwayne Johnson's seven-figure donation to the SAG-AFTRA labor union to support striking writers and other filmmaking/media professionals.

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Recorded 7/31/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 63 - Joe Burrow (Calf), Colts' Owner vs Colts' RB, the PAC-9, Isumu's, PI Women Ballers, Edibles

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

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