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Everyday Fijians
by Michael Cruz Caudre
The everyday Fijian sharing their everyday story in the everyday world..
Episodes
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Jungli Chilli- Making the best chilli products using Fijian sourced ingredients
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guest features the makers of Jungli Chilli!! have huge admiration for Fijians who venture out into the food business, !! loved the podcast session that took place with jungli chilli especially on the genesis and beginnings of making jungli chilli…
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Ateca Waqavolau Pascal- Stories from a Fijian heart in Corsica
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guests features Ateca Waqavolau Pascal!! Ateca shares her story and journey, her life, her path, but most of all ending up living in the nation of France in the area of Corsica!! despite the time difference, enjoyed every moment of the session and hope...
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Luke Saukilai- Up and coming MMA fighter
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guests Luke Saukilai, an up and coming MMA fighter of Fijian heritage, with links to RA and Nadroga, Luke shares his story and journey from his early days, to becoming a MMA fighter!! Luke shares his views and thoughts on the sport and his current goals...
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Gardiner Whiteside- The powerlifting accountant
ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guests features the Powerlifitng accountant Gardiner Whiteside.. Gardiner shares his story and journey but most of all his passion and love for powerlifting!! was great to have the tagane on and hear him share his story as an everyday Fijian but also as...
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Nations Championship review with Jeremy Lardner
ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! a special episode featuring Dua Moana podcast host Jeremy Lardner !! we talk all things rugby and sport especially Fijis performance in the first half of the half the Nations championships... a lot to pack and talk about on and off the field but also noting we are...
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Talanoa Session- PJ Mareko, Catching up with my uso!!
ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!!! this weeks session is a special talanoa session segment featuring my good high school colleague PJ Mareko !! the uso and myself catch up on a good talanoa session, PJ shares his beginnings, our time playing together , becoming married and having a son!! was a...
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Banuve Tabakaucoro- The Bauan Bullet
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guests is none other than the Bauan bullet Ratu Banuve Tabakaucoro!! Banz shares his story and journey from his early beginnings , to being the sprint king of the Pacific , to being a coach and guiding the Queen Victoria School to the recent Coke Cola...
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Mitieli Music- All things!!
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks episode and kick off for season 14 is none other than Mitieli!! Mitieli shares his story and journey and his journey on music and faith and especially his songs all things!! hope you listen and enjoy the podcast featuring mitieli!!
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Talanoa Session- Jonno Tohovaka " To my Pacific Islander brother"
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! to conclude this seasons podcast, we have a talanoa session featuring proud Niuean and a former school colleague of mine Mr Jonno Tohovaka!! Jonno shares his story, his identity, not just as a niuean but a Pacific islander who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ and...
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Alfred Tora-Host of the Alfred Tora podcast
ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guest features the host of the Alfred Tora podcast, Mr Alfred Tora!! a good talanoa session came out of this and was thankful to hear his story and journey and to see how he's doing his part to help the community back home in Viti.. but apart from that...
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Jaelyn Biumaiwai- Jaes illustration (Repping Fijian and Aboriginal Heritage)
ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this week guest features Jaelyn Biumaiwai creator of Jaes illustrations!! was great to have Jae on and share her story and as an everyday Fijian but also her aboriginal heritage as well!! hope you listen and enjoy a lady whose heavily involved with her work and…
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Jordan Lum Kon- Miracles on the Basketball court
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guest features Fiji basketball rep Mr Jordan Lum Kon!! Jordan shares his story and journey , from moving to 5 primary schools in a short span to being bullied, to finding his identity as a Fijian but most of all representing Fiji in the game of…
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Professor Jioji Ravulo- Having Passion in what you do
ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners!! this weeks guests features the highly esteemed Professor Jioji Ravulo!! it was awesome to have the professor on and share his story and journey as an everyday Fijian. loved every moment and hope you do as well!!
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Qiana Harvey- Serving people in the hotel industry
ni sa bula vinaka followers!! this weeks quest features Ms Qiana Harvey!! with a deadly combination of Fijian and Filipino heritage, Qiana shares her story and journey from her upbringing to her family life and most of all working in the hotel industry... thankful the young lewa with links to…
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Ratu Jone Vesikula - Boost the Block
Ni sa bula vinaka EF listeners this weeks guest features the founder of boost the block but also is the grandson of former Fiji rugby rep and sevens legend Qele Ratu.. Tu Jone shares his journey and story and also his genesis behind boost the block and his involvment as a strength and...
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Robert Penjueli- Fijian diver extraordinaire
ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners!! this weeks guest of the ef podcast features Fijian freediver expert and champion Robert Penjueli!! an interesting insight into the world of free diving and how things are done in a sport that is unique and awesome! however hope you listen and enjoy the podcast!!
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Jeremy Lardner- Host of the Dua Moana podcast
ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners!! to kick of the year and season 13, it was great to have the host of the dua Moana podcast, Jeremy Lardner on and share his story of the origins of the podcast but also his own journey as well!! hope you listen and enjoy the podcast!! lessggooo 2026!!
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Lola Qoro- From serving In the navy to being a fitness instructor with Mana and Co
Ni sa bula ef listeners!! this weeks episode features navy veteran and fitness freak Lola Qoro!! Lola shares her story and journey of being a rebellious kid to now serving in the aus navy and being a fitness trainer for mana and co. Lola shares her thoughts and advice on certain things that has...
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Maori Pomeroy Farrell- Fijian Springboard Diver aiming for Glory.
ni sa bula!! this weeks guests features Maori Pomeroy Farrell a young , history making Fijian springboard diver.. the first of FIJIAN heritage to compete internationally, aiming for the Olympics , known for representing the land of the noble banner blue in major events like the world aqautics...
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Seone Pillay- Owner of the Fijian bbq food truck
ni sa bula vinaka!! this weeks guests features Seone Pillay owner of the Fijian food truck based in the United States!!! seone shares his story and journey and especially his love for cooking and showcasing cuisine. and the birth of the Fijian BBQ food truck!! hope you listen enjoy!!
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Sianiti Nakabea- Founder of Viti bookshelf
this weeks episode of the ef podcast features the founder of the vitibook shelf project, Sianiti Nakabea! Sianiti shares her story and journey and her passion on teaching the next generation of Fijian kids the Fijian language.. hope you listen enjoy!!
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Iliseva Batibasaga- Legendary Wallaroos Halfback
ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners!! this weeks guests features legendary halfback and Former Wallaroo iliseva batibasaga !! ili shares her story and journeybut most notably her illustrious wallaroos career that spand many years!! was thankful to have her on and share her story from then till now.....
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Waisale Pierre Serevi Jnr- Like father Like son
ni sa bula ef listeners!! this weeks episode features Waisale Pierre Serevi jnr!! the son of the legendary sevens maestro , Waisale jnr shares his story and journey, from his early beginnings of whereever dad went, especially the iconic 2005 rwc sevens, it was great to hear from the sons side of...
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Talanoa session- Sam Wykes the "Tongan John Eales"
this weeks talanoa sessions features former professional rugby player sam wykes!! of Tongan heritage Sam shares his story and journey of a rugby player but also his role in media with the ABC and fox sports rugby.. hope you listen and enjoy the talanoa session of the Tongan John Eales!!
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Dr Zelinda Sherlock- Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor of Hobart
Ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners and welcome to another season of the ef podcast!!, to kick off the season, we have the first Indian Fijian woman to be the Deputy Lord mayor councillor of the city of Hobart in the state of tasmania, Dr Zelinda Sherlock!! thankful for her time to come on and share…
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Lindsey Lemay- Northeastern University Basketball representative
For the final episode of everyday fijians in season 11 , had the honour of having lindsey lemay an aspiring basketball player who has a desire to one day represent Fiji in basketball!, attending northeastern university Lindsey shares her story and journey but also had her dad who is of Fijian...
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Eric the bus driver- Owner of the bula express
ni sa bula vinaka!! this weeks episode features Mr Eric rue, owner of the bula express shuttle bus services!! Eric shares his story and his journey of hard work, and also what made him go into the bus shuttle services! and yet there's many more, hope you listen and enjoy the podcast! vinaka!!
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Betty Harrison- float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners! this weeks episode features Betty betty Harrison! from playing soccer to putting on the boxing gloves, Betty shares her story and journey and hopefully you take something out of her journey, especially by being a talented athlete.. hoping you listen and enjoy!
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5c Mahi- Showcasing Fijian Humour
ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners!! this weeks guests guest features Fijian comedian 5c Mahi!! known for his reels of Fijian humour and comedic ways, timoci shares his story of his beginnings to especially where he is now... hope you listen and enjoy the podcast!!
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Arrnott Olssen- Cooking with a passion
Ni sa bula ef listeners!! this weeks episode features former my kitchen rules contestant and former popstars contestant Arrnott Olssen! thankful and blessed to have the tagane and shares his story and journey and his creative ways of promoting and showcasing Fijian cuisine, hope you listen and...
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Samuel Tabuatamata- Overcoming Obstacles
Ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners!! this weeks guests features Samuela Tabuatamata! Samuel shares his story of rugby, work and life, but most notable is the time when he learnt he was diagnosed with leukaemia.. but despite that, he has overcome obstacles and gone onto greater things.. hope you…
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Gloria Tawake- Serving at Waikato University
Ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners!! this weeks guests features Gloria Tawake studying at the University of university of Waikato.. Gloria shares her story and journey and most of all her studying at the prestigious uni of Waikato. hope you listen and enjoy the podcast!!
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Ana Taubiau Toko- Dress designer extraordinare !
ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners!! this weeks episode features ana toko, who for her hsc designed a Fijian inspired dress!! what a project!! but not only that, ana shares her story and journey and also answers each question as best as possible!! hope you listen and enjoy the podcast!!
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Talanoa session- Christopher Lomu
bula ef listeners!! this seasons talanoa session involves a good friend of mine from regional Victoria,Mr Christopher Lomu!! the toko shares his journey and life and as well his recollection of being related to one of the biggest rugby players of all time!!, hope you enjoy this session of me…
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Nanise Kabakoro-Rakula - Doing the Impossible
Ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners and welcome to season 11!! this weeks guest to kickoff the season is none other that Nanise Kabakoro Rakula!! was a great joy to have the sis in Christ on and share her story as an everyday Fijian and being thie first Fijian woman of itaukei heritage gain a masters...
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Apresh Singh aka Fiji 8oy!!
ni sa bula vinaka ef followers !! this weeks episode and final one for season 10 features Mr Apresh Singh aka Fiji 8oy!! great to have one of the day one followers of the Fiji history page come on the podcast and share his story and journey as an everyday Fijian! hope you listen and enjoy and…
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Dr Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo- If we don't do it, then who will??
Ni sa bula!! this weeks guests involves Dr Tarisi Vunidilo aka Dr T!! grateful to have marama naita on and hear her story and journey from the humble beginnings to where she is now!! just like her youtube channels, I hope you listen and enjoy another story of the everyday fijian!
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Team Fiji AFL- Junior Vuli and Ratu Rusiate Komaitai
Ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners!! this weeks episode features not just one guest but two at the same time!! privilege and honour to have Team Fiji afl representatives Junior Vuli and Ratu Rusiate Komaitai join the podcast in not only sharing their stories but also sharing on the…
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Arieta Tegeilolo Talanoa Rika (Tora)- Doing her part for the Pasifika community
Ni sa bula vinaka ef listeners!! this weeks episode features Arieta Rika !! you may have known Arieta in different kinds of engagements within the pacific community, so to have her on the podcast and hear her share her story is something else.. hope you listen and take something out of it during...
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Talanoa session with Soatame Taufa
bula ef listeners!! this weeks episode features a talanoa session with an old high school mate of mine from endeavour sports high school Mr Soatame Taufa, class of 2007! its been a minute catching up with the ob but overall enjoyed the session and hoping you'll take something out of the session…
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Daini Kokomo Tuiqere- Coach Daini
Ni sa bula ef listeners!! welcome to another week!! this weeks episode features Coach Daini!! an honour and privlege in having a session with this fitness fanatic in which he shares his story and journey but most gives insight into his 68km journey from sigatoka to nadi.. but overall there is…
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Joe Vatucicila- Live your dreams and Inspire the World
Ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners!! this weeks guest features Joe Vatucicila! a story of trials and challenging situations that has led Joe to greater heights , this interview was a joy and privelege to be a part of but also taking in great insight of how to overcome but also be of good...
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Kitione Vukinano Manakamana Vasu- Teaching the next generation
bula ef listeners and welcome to another year of everyday Fijians 2025, season 10!!!! to kick off this year, its an honour and privlege to have a good friend of mine, mr kitione Vasu join the podcast!! the recording took place while I was in canberra, but to have the big fella on was simply…
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Hansel Vatuinaruku- Serving the community the Fijian way
Ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners and welcome to this weeks final episode of 2024! this weeks guest features hansel Vatuinaruku from the village of nasolo ba.. it was a joy to have hansel on and hear his journey and story from his own words.. hope you enjoy and take the time to listen…
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Josua Nakubu Karatu- Discipline vs Laziness
Ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners and welcome to another week of the ef podcast!! this weeks guests features Josua Karatu !! from his humble beginnings in the village to now pursuing further studies and being involved in mission work. Josua shares his story and journey but most of all...
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Duane Antrea- Real estate agent in Western Australia
Greetings Everyday Fijian listeners !! this weeks guests involves real estate agent Duane Antrea residing in Western Australia ! Duane shares his story and journey from living in tavua with family, to an opening with his dad working and living in Western Australia .. but also gives insight on…
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Roland Williams - Voice contestant and Marist old boy
Ni sa bula vinaka fiji history followers!! this weeks episode features voice contestant and Marist old boy Mr Roland Williams!! it was such a privilege to have the big fella on and share his story from his humble beginnings to being a contestant on the voice!! but I'll leave it there and hope you...
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Waisale Qalulu- Rugby union veteran- Part 2
bonus episode of waisale Qalulu part 2 -redited!! hope you listen and enjoy!!
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Varun Vimlesh Lal- Fijian Powerlifter
Ni sa bula vinaka everyday Fijian listeners!! this weeks guests is Fijian powerlifter Varun Lal !! great to have the Ba native come on the podcast and share his story as an everyday Fijian, but also prior to this recording Varun was going to the states to represent Australia and came away with a...
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Marika Waqavuni- From Taveuni to Regional Victoria
Ni sa bula vinaka everyday fijian listners and welcome to another week of the everyday Fijians podcast! this weeks episode features talatala Marika waqavuni who resides in regional Victoria. talatala Marika shares his story and journey and like all guests, share his journey from beginning to in...
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The everyday Fijian sharing their everyday story in the everyday world..
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Who hosts Everyday Fijians?
Everyday Fijians is created and hosted by Michael Cruz Caudre.
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