The Polytickin' Podcast

Sefa, Marcus, and Lance
  • 4.8 (41)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Semiweekly

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. Enjoy the show! Follow them @sefam @ohhellomarcus This is a podcast hosted by two Samoans from California.

  1. Ballinesian | Ep 213 - Is NIL making football "dumb", Libraries are dope, Why Moana got a live-action so fast

    10h ago

    Ballinesian | Ep 213 - Is NIL making football "dumb", Libraries are dope, Why Moana got a live-action so fast

    BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome 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

    1h 23m

  2. 3d ago

    The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 175: PROM

    Welcome 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

    1h 3m
  3. Ballinesian | Ep 212 - Festival Tips, America250, Jaylen Brown to Philly, Kawhi back to Toronto, Ja Morant to Strip Club Capita, LeBron leaving Los Angeles

    6d ago

    Ballinesian | Ep 212 - Festival Tips, America250, Jaylen Brown to Philly, Kawhi back to Toronto, Ja Morant to Strip Club Capita, LeBron leaving Los Angeles

    BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome 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!

    58 min

  4. Jun 29

    The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 174: Fan Expo Anaheim

    Welcome 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

    1h 12m
  5. Ballinesian | Ep 211 - How to Fix Miss American Samoa pageant, Vita Vea hold-in at Bucs camp, Giannis traded to Miami Heat

    Jun 25

    Ballinesian | Ep 211 - How to Fix Miss American Samoa pageant, Vita Vea hold-in at Bucs camp, Giannis traded to Miami Heat

    BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome 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.

    1h 16m

  6. Jun 22

    The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 173: Hot Dog Henry

    Welcome 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

    58 min
  7. Ballinesin | Ep 210 - Growing up "Afakasi", 7:10 Train to Portland, The Captain Jalen Brunson, Minicamp updates for Raiders/Chargers

    Jun 18

    Ballinesin | Ep 210 - Growing up "Afakasi", 7:10 Train to Portland, The Captain Jalen Brunson, Minicamp updates for Raiders/Chargers

    BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORK Welcome back to Samoans talking Sports, and also what it was like growing up as "afakasi" (half of one, "half-blood", "half-caste") or raising a two-blooded kid nowadays. Some see this term as demeaning and needing to be phased out. We'll also talk about Forest's train trip from Tacoma to Portland to catch Chelsea Gray and the Las Vegas Aces play the Portland Fire. Awesome to be able to spend time with friends and family. We will discuss the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and attempt to figure out Jalen Brunson's new standing among the greatest of all time. And we'll finish this episode with some updates from Raiders and Chargers minicamps. Thanks for tuning in and leave us a message or let us know who to shout out, email ballinesian@gmail.com or you can message us on Instagram and TikTok.Follow the Patreon! - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

    1h 21m

  8. Jun 15

    The Polytickin Podcast | Episode 172: Wait On the Hate

    Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are back in the building. Marcus has been invited by his LCS to attend the advanced screening of Supergirl. It's lit. Sefa gives some game about the Pacific Islander music industry and knows he'd make a great manager. The boys speak on Jess Te Huia, and the drama surrounding her. It's messy. 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

    46 min
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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. Enjoy the show! Follow them @sefam @ohhellomarcus This is a podcast hosted by two Samoans from California.

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  • Creator
    Sefa, Marcus, and Lance
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sefa, Marcus, and Lance
  • Show Website
    The Polytickin' Podcast

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