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🎙Unapologetic talanoa from the concrete Ocean. We envision an Oceania uprising through storytelling and fellowship that makes healing a reality. Hosted by BexxBumble & DBoy.

For The Qultures BexxBumble & DBoy

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 66 Ratings

🎙Unapologetic talanoa from the concrete Ocean. We envision an Oceania uprising through storytelling and fellowship that makes healing a reality. Hosted by BexxBumble & DBoy.

    Virtual Talanoa: Recovering from COVID-19 w/ Ama Tupu & Sipoga Simi feat. 'Alisi Tulua

    Virtual Talanoa: Recovering from COVID-19 w/ Ama Tupu & Sipoga Simi feat. 'Alisi Tulua

    Our guests, Ama & Sipoga (Simi), share their experiences about contracting COVID-19 and what recovery has been like for them. We also have community leader, 'Alisi, with us to speak about COVID-19 and the work being done to educate and empower the Pacific Islander community.

    Follow @pacificislandercovid19 on Instagram

    Watch via YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5KqBdHYQ5A

    • 2 hr 9 min
    Virtual Talanoa: Lez Start A Family w/ Nana & Nikki Soisoi-Scaglione

    Virtual Talanoa: Lez Start A Family w/ Nana & Nikki Soisoi-Scaglione

    Nana & Nikki said, "Lez start a family, Lez Inseminate, and Lez go half on a baby!" We are rooting for y'all! Our guests, Filiaga (Nana) & Nikki, chop it up with us about queer love and acceptance, marriage, and starting a family.

    Watch via YouTube: https://youtu.be/fTupCmGEVfo

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Virtual Talanoa: Addressing Anti-Blackness In The Concrete Ocean w/ Teyonna Jarman and Will Fanene

    Virtual Talanoa: Addressing Anti-Blackness In The Concrete Ocean w/ Teyonna Jarman and Will Fanene

    Our guests, Teyonna and Will, join us to chop it up about navigating their Black and Sāmoan identities in their respective families and in the concrete ocean (Pacific Islander diaspora). The goal of our Virtual Talanoa (conversation) is to listen in love, listen in community, and listen in solidarity. #AllBlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter

    Watch via YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/umIq8Yy0jfc

    Link to Twitter thread by Vatiseva @fjgoldylocks https://twitter.com/fjgoldylocks/status/1270219668335165441

    • 2 hr 14 min
    FTQ Instagram Live: KEEPIN' IT 💯 w/ A DOUGH

    FTQ Instagram Live: KEEPIN' IT 💯 w/ A DOUGH

    Social distancing has pushed our creativity. We are introducing an extension of our podcast: KEEPIN' IT 💯asking our guests 100 spitfire questions.

    Our first guest is recording artist, A DOUGH, reppin for the East Side of San Jose 🦈. You can also watch the live https://youtu.be/yCIccX9OHzU TAP IN!

    TAP IN to our Instagram Live on Sundays @ 6PM PST.

    • 53 min
    For My Father's Kingdom w/ Vea, Saia, & Robert Mafile'o

    For My Father's Kingdom w/ Vea, Saia, & Robert Mafile'o

    For this special episode we are fortunate to have Vea, Saia, and Robert Mafile'o from the Documentary, My Father's Kingdom (2019), talanoa with us on the podcast. They are kicking off their U.S. Tour here in the Bay Area and will be making stops in Utah, Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawai'i. Tap in!!!

    SYNOPSIS
    For My Father's Kingdom follows Tongan pensioner Saia Mafile’o and his family as they are stretched to breaking point by the commitment and passion to God that has driven Saia’s life. This debut feature documentary offers a rich view of how contemporary secular families deal with the rigorous of devout Christian tithing, as well as a unique insight into traditional Tongan culture.

    Important links to follow, like, and share:
    Trailer: https://youtu.be/8hFtMMdvkzI
    Website: https://www.formyfatherskingdom.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/formyfatherskingdom/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/formyfatherskingdom/ @formyfatherskingdom

    Screening dates and times are subject to change. Please "Like" their Facebook page to stay updated with the screening schedule.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    I'll Die Behind My Why w/ Mikias Alipate

    I'll Die Behind My Why w/ Mikias Alipate

    Our homie, Mikias Alipate, returns to the podcast to chop it up before he goes on tour with Young LB and Moneybagg Yo. We chop it up about chasing goals, our whys, and what he's gotta do to prepare for a tour. Tap in with him on IG @ali.pate

    We premiere our new segment, TALANOA IS HEALING!

    Lastly, we introduce our new addition to the team, our lovely intern, Juicy. Welcome to team! Our house is growing.

    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

jlathok ,

Keep Up the Great Work!

I love the important and meaningful discussions. I learn something new and laugh every episode. Quality podcast and I can’t wait to hear more. Malo ‘aupito and ofa atu all the way from Idaho!

seini88 ,

Hilarious yet important!

I love how real and authentic you guys talk about with our Pacific Island community! Also making me laughing so hard I’m crying! Thank you! Love this! Keep it coming!

Tongandivine ,

Queer Islander Podcast WUT?!

This the podcast we’ve needed in our lives! Happy to see such important work and important voices on this platform.

Malo ngaue ‘ofa ❤️

‘Ofa atu

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