16 episodes

Join Pele Vaimoso in Queer Coco, a podcast that explores the unique challenges and experiences of growing up Queer in a Pasifika and Māori household. Through candid conversations with members of the Pacific Island & Māori Rainbow Community, the podcast sheds light on their untold stories that are often overlooked.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this community's journey and perspective.

Queer Coco @queercoco

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Join Pele Vaimoso in Queer Coco, a podcast that explores the unique challenges and experiences of growing up Queer in a Pasifika and Māori household. Through candid conversations with members of the Pacific Island & Māori Rainbow Community, the podcast sheds light on their untold stories that are often overlooked.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this community's journey and perspective.

    Overcoming A 'Non-Relationship' Break Up with Rocky Talatonu

    Overcoming A 'Non-Relationship' Break Up with Rocky Talatonu

    I recently had the opportunity to sit down with @rocky_stall0ne for an in-depth chat. Rocky is an accomplished Event Co-Ordinator and Creative Director with a long list of impressive achievements. During our conversation, we delved into topics such as Rocky's career journey, navigating toxic relationships with straight men, and shared an all-around enjoyable kiki.

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    • 59 min
    Fake It 'Til You Make It with Shannon JJ Williams

    Fake It 'Til You Make It with Shannon JJ Williams

    It was my absolute pleasure to interview my dear friend, Shannon JJ Williams, also known as ‘Hair God’. Shannon is a multi-talented professional, working as a Hair Stylist, Creative Director, Make Up Artist, and Content Creator. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with Australian celebrities such as Danni Minogue, Dami Im, and Margot Robbie, to name a few. During our conversation, we discussed Shannon's successful career and his personal journey as a young, gay Māori person.

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    • 46 min
    Internalised Homophobia

    Internalised Homophobia

    Here's a quick episode from Pacific Wave Radio, a show I co-host with @kimaea_unfiltered. I talk about my own struggles with internalised homophobia and why it is important to unpack those feelings.


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    • 8 min
    Love My Brain, Boy with Ezra Phoenix

    Love My Brain, Boy with Ezra Phoenix

    Ezra Phoenix is a singer/songwriter & artist based in Porirua, Aotearoa. Ezra dropped his self-titled album, so we catch up with Ezra to chat about the album, as well as his experience as a gay Samoan man.


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    • 32 min
    Hunty on Hunty with Mema Elise

    Hunty on Hunty with Mema Elise

    Pele was in the hot seat in this episode as he had one of his best friends, Mema Elise join him for a chat.  Mema had a few questions about Pele's life and some things that she's picked up on as a listener of Queer Coco.

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Legendary Amao with Amao Leota Lu

    Legendary Amao with Amao Leota Lu

    She is an International Speaker, Performer, Writer, Curator, Activist & Storyteller, She is the legendary, Amao Leota Lu. Amao and Pele talk about being brown and queer in white spaces as well as the anxiety-inducing and agonising act of "coming out" to family.



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    • 1 hr 7 min

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