The Podcasters Tolu convene to rank our Top 5 Dwayne Johnson/The Rock movies. We start by assessing the NBA Finals after the Miami Heat take Game 2 in Denver, and whether it changes our series' outlook. We rank movies starring Uncle Dwayne, from the beginnings of The Scorpion King to growing with and motivating the Gridiron Gang and evolving to hitching multiple vehicles to a helicopter in Hobbs & Shaw. Our top spots include the birth of a comedy super team, a jungle ensemble that reimagined a classic, and a jungle cult classic with a little bit of lightning, little bit of thunder. Quick discussion on whether or not Johnson appropriates or showcases Polynesian culture, before talking about how the Director of the new live-action "Moana" movie is not a Pacific Islander and how that could affect the telling of a Pasefika story. Forest reveals that if you Google "Moana" story writers, its all white faces. Transitioning to Taika Waititi's keynote address at The Hollwood Reporter's Diversity summit, where the New Zealand director said he's "tired of the diversity conversation, tired of the inclusivity conversation" and how advancing casting diversification and representation has been mistakenly taken to mean every show should have every type of person and ethnicity in it. We give Forest the time to defend his GOAT from the slander of Scottie Pippen, who called Jordan a "horrible" player. How much would we pay if there was a toll just to get on the freeway, like LA county is reportedly discussing.
We close out this episode with our shoutouts to Washington State Triple Jump champ Matthew Fiso; King Koda; Forest's nephew; Irae Hosea; Big Uce Radio Pasefika Food Festival featuring Iam Tongi and Tenelle, Lakewood, WA (July 29); @natpicking; everyone getting through their workweek; Big Brother Boat; Le Vasa Island Apparel; Junior Seau; and our Panel. Send us your questions or comments at ballinesian@gmail.com or message us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok at @ballinesian. Recorded 6/5/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 55 - NBA Finals tied, Top 5 Rock movies, Moana's Director, Taika's Diversity speech

October = the common men in their element. Whether it be sports apparel, being a NBA nerd in the 90's or what the upcoming season has in stall, the common men will give it a crack! Highlights this episode:

- Freindy's 5 - Sports brands
- Memories of 90's basketball
-NBA predictions

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