Island Fever

Island Fever Podcast
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Island Fever is an entertainment podcast about three Pasifika personalities navigating sex, dating, and relationships. The series serves as an outlet to deep dive into conversations and issues considered taboo throughout the Pacific. Join hosts Kristian Fanene Schmidt , Donato Fatuesi and Vaelupe Ma'aele as they embark on their journeys of cultural identity, self discovery, and self love.

  1. 2D AGO

    Reconciling Faith with Being Queer

    In this episode of Island Fever Podcast, Vae, Krit, and Donato sit down with Randy Soriano - a powerhouse community organizer behind Pride 365 and the Hawai‘i Rainbow Film Festival, whose work continues to champion MVPFAFF+ visibility and advocacy across Hawai‘i. Randy opens up about growing up in a deeply religious and conservative family, and the complicated journey of reconciling faith, identity, and belonging. Together, they unpack what it means to live boldly and authentically while navigating cultural expectations, spirituality, and community accountability. This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and deeply affirming for anyone who has ever questioned whether there was space for both their faith and their queerness to coexist. 🌈 Topics include: • Growing up queer in religious spaces • Faith, shame, and healing • Activism and community leadership • Building visibility for MVPFAFF+ communities in Hawai‘i • Choosing authenticity despite fear For more resources: Pasifika Rooted Therapy – Island Fever Resources This episode was made possible by the support of: • Kaimana Beach Hotel • IOANE Foundation • Don't Drink the Water (DDW) Cafe • Ha'aheo Zablan • Rated R Hawai'i • SoCal PICRT • Prism Foundation • Popua Pyland & Tua Pyland Credits: Hosts: Vaelupe Ma'aele, Kristian Fanene Manuwai, Donato Fatuesi Production Crew: • Peter Filimaua • Michael Tui'asoa • Mele Tui'asoa • Ryan Tui'asoa Executive Producers: Aisea Laungaue & Kristian Fanene Manuwai Producer: Donato Fatuesi Island Fever Podcast is fiscally sponsored by UTOPIA Washington. Watch, share, and join the conversation. 💜

    46 min
  2. AAPI Solidarity with Bretman Rock!

    MAY 7

    AAPI Solidarity with Bretman Rock!

    It's AAPI Heritage Month and we're on location in Hawai'i talking all things solidarity with our fave Filipino superstar Bretman Rock!

    46 min

  3. 10/20/2025

    Reimagining Community

    Get your tissues out cuz our season finale is a tear jerker! We get into the real meaning of community with our fave Tree Ioane from the IOANE Foundation. Thank you all for riding with us and we'll see you again soon! ❤️

    50 min

  4. 10/10/2025

    Girl Talk

    She models, she acts, she designs clothes, she be beating up bitches on the Taekwondo mat and she's single AF! Our fave trailblazer Isis King stops in for some girl talk.

    44 min

  5. 09/12/2025

    Body Attack

    Our fave Jason Du Puy AKA Salina EsTitties helps us break down our relationships with food, exercise, and our bodies.

    1 hr

  6. 08/29/2025

    Balancing Energies

    This week we unpack our understandings of Masculinity and Femininity with our fave Ryan Mitchell AKA The Slay Gawd!

    47 min

  7. 08/22/2025

    Fresh Takes: Inky Pinky Ponky

    On this episode, we review “Inky Pinky Ponky” with the help of special guest JP Foliaki!

    48 min

  8. 08/15/2025

    Heartbreak Hotel

    This is the Heartbreak Hotel. Our fave Chamorro pole dancer Mariah joins us for a tender talanoa on love and heartbreak.

    41 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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19 Ratings

About

Island Fever is an entertainment podcast about three Pasifika personalities navigating sex, dating, and relationships. The series serves as an outlet to deep dive into conversations and issues considered taboo throughout the Pacific. Join hosts Kristian Fanene Schmidt , Donato Fatuesi and Vaelupe Ma'aele as they embark on their journeys of cultural identity, self discovery, and self love.

Information

  • Creator
    Island Fever Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Island Fever Podcast
  • Show Website
    Island Fever

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