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BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back! We are Samoans talking Sports. And Uncle Samoa's 70th birthday party!We'll go through which players shined in Week 3 of NFL action, our Instagram poll answers of what we learned about our teams this week, and what the Raiders have to do to keep the win streak alive. They're acting different but never changed lol. We will also catch up on which trends we saw this week (Hotel Lobby, My Reaction When) and some of the latest for American Samoa's $10M dollar investment investigation. We are still waiting for the Monetizer to kakala the draw-down window for the first of three multi-million dollar tranches but in Butler/Beech Tree We Trust lol.We'll close with a discussion on the Cornell 7 assault and why it's important to teach our boys and young men early on to respect and protect girls and women. We must model better behaviors and hold our brothers and ourselves accountable. We can do a whole lot better. Join the Patreon! www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are back in the building.Marcus has gathered some of the necessary materials for another new venture in his growing resume.Sefa learned something about that classic Amanda Perez song that shatters his worldview.No, seriously.Sefa fills Marcus in on the Rory and Queenzflip drama because he's entrenched in the Joe Budden Podcast universe.Also, a family made a mistake with their deceased family member, as the woman in the casket was not their relative.How did we miss this?!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

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in the building.Marcus had an article to write for Batman Day, and he got it in just in time.Sefa is going back to work next week, and it was a great break doing absolutely nothing.The boys then talk Jai Opetaia's latest fight, and he's got David Benavidez next to unify the titles.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKThanks for tapping in! We are Samoans talking sports. We'll pay off a Chargers vs Raiders debt before getting into this week's biggest stories:Oh, how the turntables... The preseason-darling Chargers are being mocked as a Top 5 draft pick in 2027. The Raiders are (2-0) and feel like they're heading to the Super Bowl. We'll discuss in depth what happened Sunday at SoFi, why the Chargers got smoked, and how Los Angeles OT Joe Alt must respond after letting Maxx Crosby into his head.Cal Safety (6'5"!) Kingston Lopa is turning heads and returning interceptions in a breakout 2026 campaign.Oregon Duck G Katie Fiso is chewing on Gold again, helping win the FIBA 3x3 u23 World Cup in Wuhan, China for the States. WORLD CHAMP!American Samoa was told to expect monthly "tranches" of tens of millions of dollars from what looks more and more like a money scam. The money has not shown. And the Governors radio interviews are causing more questions than reassurances. We discuss the latest promises and excuses for why the money hasn't transferred over from the United Arab Emirates Pension Fund "monetizers" yet. How many donuts would you eat if EACH awarded you $100,000 but also 15 pounds that you can only lose through exercise?And we'll break down our first week in the Polytickin Patreon-exclusive Guillotine League and some tips for wining yours. Shout out to the Patrons in the Chop League!Speaking of which, join the Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and community games - www.pateron.com/thepolytickinpodcast.Thanks for listening! If you have any comments or questions for the pod, email us at [email protected] or DM us at @ballinesian on socials.

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking Sports. This week we're diving deep through Week 1 NFL results for Pacific Islander players (rookie debuts, standout performances, Player of the Week Award) as well as recapping all the games we watched: Patriots-Seahawks to open the season, Rams and 49ers in Australia, NFL Redzone early slate, Cardinals at Chargers, Cowboys at Giants on Sunday Night Football and Broncos at Chiefs on MNF.Comment names for us to add to the current Pacific Islander NFL Player List. Shout out to Kendrick Bourne (8 targets, 8 catches, 75 yards) and Simi Fehoko (tackle, blocked punt, NFC Special Teams Player of the Week) for their performances in the Cardinals win vs the Chargers.We'll rank the 5 Most Frustrating Realizations from the Chargers loss and start lighting some fires under these coaches' seats. Embarrassing loss to open the season, and the schedule doesn't get any easier. Also, Chargers-Raiders game coming up in Week 2, so we had to place a bet on the game. Trash bag necklace, anyone?We'll close with some territorial updates in Locals News: The Governor goes on a media tour to defend the $10M investment ("not lost") and disbanding the ASTCA Board ahead of its Fono hearing, Gov. Pula submits his official comments to BOEM on Deep Sea Mining ("against" it but may not be able to influence what happens in federal waters), and Samoans in Alaska finally get Voter Misconduct case dismissed.Thanks for listening. For more, subscribe to the Patreon - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are trying something new, and it might be the move going forward.Marcus has another meeting with The Friends of the Library, but he keeps being left on read.Sefa has been sick through the whole first week of his vacation, and that sucks for him.The boys talk about Dallas & Kacey's new drop, Sun In My Eyes, and reflect on the music scene through the past 10 years.Siale Taupaki showed himself as a class act after giving reporters his life story and shaking every one of their hands afterward.Also, y'all ever eat Vicks? Yeah, the medicine.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the first Ballinesian episode of the 2026 NFL New Year! Excited to get things going on the gridiron and see which one of our teams ascends to the playoffs and beyond. We'll start this episode with lessons we learned from this summer's fantasy football draft season: Get your Guys!Send in names of Pacific athletes, coaches and supporters in all sports that you're proud of or you think deserve more coverage. We're hoping to highlight a different Ballinesian each week and why their story or work is important. Lots of college names doing their thing this week too.Instead of predicting who would win the Chargers game vs the Cardinals or the Raiders match against the visiting Dolphins (you know who we're picking lol), we'll give you some game outcomes we think are going to play out on the field this week: Brennan Thompson gets a chance on a deep shot, Mike Washington gets in the game a breaks an explosive run (Edit: Brock Bowers underwent meniscus "trim" surgery suddenly and will be out for the first game or two). We'll also discuss whether Jeremiah Love or Tyler Allgier will get more carries, which of Puka, Tua and Tetairoa will score more, and if Jaxson Dart will be a let down in Week 1. (Yes.)American Samoa Senators and everyone of Facebook are asking questions about a $10 million investment that ASG made this year. We'll infodump on it as well. What do you think is going on?Shout out to our trends of the week we noticed: First Wave Project in Waikiki gets tourists to take an impromptu surf lessons and Forest sees people doing the "What You Look Like in the 80s" trend. AI? Boooooooo!Join the Patreon! www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are in the building.Marcus changed his start time at his job, so maybe now his attendance won't be terrible.Sefa is off for a couple of weeks, so he's got time. More content!The boys were kind of winging it, so they were all over the place.One minute, they're talking Keefe D and his formal charge for Tupac's murder. The next minute, they're talking Lindsey Clancy, postpartum depression, and prison reform.The guys don't need structure!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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking sports. We'll begin with our Locals Sports and get our takes on the Tafuna Warriors playing Las Vegas's Liberty High School, former championship-winning coach Pooch Taase taking over the Marist football team, Tavita Pritchard and Stanford's Pacific Islander night and much, much more.We'll also breakdown the Raiders' and Chargers' initial 53-man roster and what it could speak to as far as what our teams want to present and accomplish on the field this season. Chargers have 11 OL, so they want to run power a bunch or they're worried about injuries tanking their season again. Raiders chose to keep QB Aidan O'Connell, what does that mean for Fernando Mendoza?And we'll wrap with which fantasy football players we are absolutely OUT on this year, and do not want to draft these players unless they're going way later than their current ADP (Malik Nabers, Jeremiah Love, Luther Burden, small WRs, any TEs before the sixth round, more).Thanks for listening. Sign up for more at the Polytickin Patreon - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in the building.Marcus has his dentist appointment, and he's kind of nervous.Sefa has returned from Sacramento after another funeral for one of his usos.Life, man. The boys talk about their favorite trends, and of course they gotta talk about the number one Samoan on TikTok.Mai se ka kasi!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

BALLINESIAN PODCST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking Sports! We'll catch up with a few different stories this week, including what speed you listen to podcasts to, the Lakers being sold twice in one year (fraud investigation?) and RB Ashton Jeanty suffering what appeared to be a serious injury.In our main topic today, we'll discuss fantasy football strategy; when to take RBs, should you reach for a QB, why take a Defense and Kicker with your last picks. Best of luck to everyone in their leagues this year!In our Locals news catch up, we'll find out more about Tafuna High School winning their match against Mojave HS, NV (next up: Liberty HS, Las Vegas), the recent confusion on if there will be high school Sports in American Samoa, outrage following a US congressional candidate using AI to bring activist Haunani-Kay Trask back to life and say that she supports his pro-abortion stance and campaign. And we'll also break down this 300,000 metric ton shipment of "beef" that our president won't tell us where its from lol what!?Thanks so much for listening. Shout out to Earth Justice for taking up a lawsuit to the courts to halt deep sea mining. And RIP to an angel, Miss Dolly Parton, who made it her life's work to use her money and power to Do Good.Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, Samoans talking Sports. Congrats to the Samoan football teams laying the smackdown this week, with the American Samoa Flag Football team getting a huge win over the USA team (who hadn't lost in competitive play in 14 years), as well as the Tafuna Warriors traveling to Salt Lake City and enacting the mercy rule versus East High. Finafinau i mea lelei, Warriors never down lets goooo lol. The Warriors trip continues to Nevada this week as they face off against Mojave High School.We'll also discuss Chargers and Raiders camp updates (LAC Center Tyler Biadasz carted off), and the viral content surrounding Commanders' QB Jayden Daniels(' camp) sending LSU a cease-and-desist letter on using his name, image and likeness after seeing his former college gave Daniels' #5 college jersey number to a current college player. Shout out to JuJu Watkins though. And Samoan band Tiama'a is asking creators to stop using their songs to make AI covers because the AI can change the lyrics and the band wants to protect Gagana Samoa. Stop using AI! RIP to Manu'a Store that burned down last week back home. So many fires recently, what's going on?And who's running the ASDOH Facebook account? So spicy. And we're kinda here for it, respectfully lol.Finally, what cultural/classic songs should we add to our 4y/o's playlist? Got a bunch of Islander/reggae music mixed with pop classics so far.Thanks for tuning in!Support the Patreon - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are back in town.Marcus has his Friends of the Library meeting on Friday, and they're going to elect officers! Sefa reflects on his travels back home and the shared grief and love with his family.The boys talk about the Maoli stuff as it's now been made clear that the prosecutors made a mistake in the criminal complaint.Straight told y'all so.Also, is it weird for men to talk about the Drew Afualo controversy? Seems like one we should stay out of, and yet...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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to the show! We are Samoans talking sports and highlighting Pacific Islander athletes as we prepare to launch into NFL training camps and preseason games. Congrats to Texans LB Henry To'oto'o for his contract extension! We'll also discuss the possibility that Rams WR Puka Nacua may be suspended to start the season due to offseason conduct. Much more to get into, including new contracts for the best RBs in the league, as well as whether or not the 49ers are cursed, seeing all the many injuries piling up to begin camp. Also we'll talk on the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, Hard Kocks Seattle on HBO catching DL Brandon Pili pushing his body to the limit at Hawks camp, the Tafuna Warriors football team traveling to Utah and our Viral Trends of the Week as well as our catch up with some news stories back home in American Samoa. Enjoy the show! And let us know your comments or complaints at [email protected] or DM us @ballinesian on IG or TikTok.Support the Patreon! www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys have made it to their studios...in their rooms.Marcus forgot about Samoan Flag Day going on in the city, and he still doesn't know if he's going.Sefa's new album, The Boy Who Lived, is out on all platforms on August 31. Hit the guy up for early access to it.The boys talk about Kirill Basin, a Democratic House Candidate in Hawaii who was acting reckless and got knocked out for it.Also, y'all see The Odyssey? It was great.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

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are in the building, specifically their rooms.Marcus is heading out to watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day!Sefa got his L's, and he's officially a licensed driver.The boys talk about Irie Love's tribute to Fiji as his first anniversary just passed, and the strength she had to share a traumatic experience with the world.Also, you guys do know that not everyone who graces a stage is raking in dough, right?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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKBG Wealth is a scam, and other news this week with Samoans talking Sports. Also, submit your comments opposing Deep Sea Mining to the Gov. at [email protected] Training Camps have begun! And so has the drama: Pro Bowl NT Vita Vea wants a new contract and isn't satisfied with the Buccaneers negotiations so far. He reportedly would prefer a move to a California or Las Vegas team. We'll discuss.Falcons' QB Tua Tagovailoa is not practicing due to an undisclosed injury (Schefter reports "back tightness"), but new coach Kevin Stefanski believes he'll return "sooner than later". With fellow QB Michael Penix Jr. sidelined and recovering from his third torn ACL, Tua has a chance to take the reins of the Falcons offense and feed their many weapons enroute to a comeback season.Viral Trends of the Week include asking your parents to react to what your school bully would say to you, and the trend of changing the question after recording your friends' answers to a different question and making them sound crazy. Editing is magic.And in a few headlines from talanei: BG Wealth is a scam investigated by many states and island countries, update your kid's vaccinations with school around the corner, and American Samoa's CCCAS conference ended with the 600-person delegation affirming our ocean is a sacred place and we are charged with protecting God's wonders. Yeah! Go Church! lolThanks for listening. Support by joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are in the building.Marcus wonders how to get out of a creative slump.Sefa has been invited to Pacific Islander-centered events close to home, and it's amazing.Also, when was the last time you fell?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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking Sports, and Deep Sea Mining. Its crazy that a government can sell tens of millions of acres of the sea floor that's literally an ocean away but here we are. This week the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it was moving forward with a proposed lease notice and intending on taking bids next month. We should not be disturbing our ocean environments. We should explore the deep sea, not exploit it. We definitely should not be risking our ocean, its food chains and our way of life for a chance at potential profits or for a few rich people to become richer. We need to pause Deep Sea Mining until it can be proven that it will not harm the Ocean. We will try and update everything that's happened so far, including our Governor's response to the recent lease announcement. The Deadline to write in and tell Governor Pula your thoughts so he can let BOEM know to stop this will pass soon. Send your comments now! to [email protected] before all 'at, we talked about Max Holloway knocking out Conor McGregor and then turning around and hosting the inaugural Max Holloway Foundation Golf Classic (Golf! Very Hot Right Now!) at Kapolei Golf Club on Oahu. “This is better than any walk I’ve ever made to the Octagon, or any fight or any moment… At the end of the day, just me being able to give back to the people of Hawaiʻi, that’s what it’s about.” Stay Blessed, Uce.We'll also discuss Samoan PG Kylan Boswell now with the Charlotte Hornets, and how important Pass-First point guards can be to an offense. We're trying a new segment: Viral Trends of the Week (lol please comment name suggestions for this segment!), where we discuss any viral trends we see on the socials, starting with the Netflix documentary sounds, the Saxophones from Boyz N the Hood, Saint Jimothy of Bellevue, and a few trends from the new Moana movie where Islanders splice scenes of the movie with similar videos of their real life in "What They Saw vs What I Saw", and also seeing all the behind-the-scenes footage from everyone who helped bring Motunui to life. Awesome seeing our community shine and shine Together, awesome awesome great makes the heart swell. Let us know what other trends you saw this week, and whether you liked it or absolutely hated it lol.Thanks for tapping in. Support the Patreon (www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast)

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in the hot ass building.Marcus has a signing coming up, and he's trying to figure out what question to ask them.Summer Camp is still in full swing at Sefa's job, and he and the youth were out there messing with dinosaur bones.The boys talk about the Samoa vs. Tonga youth football game that happened over the weekend and give it high praise.Also, what's y'all guilty pleasure show, movie, or music?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

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The boys are back in the building.Marcus was doomscrolling the other night when he happened upon another Jay Taj video that inspired him to get to it.Sefa is knee-deep in summer activities for his job.The boys talk about the care and respect you need to explore whatever disconnect you have within your culture.At the end of the day, if you got that koko in you?! That's it!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

Emergency Pod! The boys have watched the new Moana movie and they had a lot to say. So much so we had to call an emergency pod just to speak on it. Seeing so much content out there about this movie, it’s easy to see a lot of these movie reviewers are speaking from outside of the culture. We wanted to give the point of view of two Samoan men speaking on this from inside the culture. If anything in this video resonated with you, or if you had a different take, leave a comment and let us know how you feel. Enjoy the show!

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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

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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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!

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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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.

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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome 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 [email protected] or you can message us on Instagram and TikTok.Follow the Patreon! - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to the show! We are Samoans talking Sports. And also how dumb it was to hop on TikTok and call American Polynesians "the ghettoest" about their graduation customs. Where's all this self-hate and hostility coming from? Utah? We'll also discuss professional gambler and college QB Brandon Soresby's situation so we can argue over whether or not its ok for you to bet on your own team to win; Coach says its a slippery slope, I say it makes the player try harder! What do you think? Finally we're going through some player swaps that happened last week, including AJ Epenesa signing with the Eagles, JuJu Smith-Schuster taking his talents to the Big Apple and also names like Myles Garrett and AJ Brown getting sent to greener pastures. Happy 8th Anniversary of his 30th Birthday to the Uso Cam! Send in your shoutouts or birthday wishes to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or TikTok.Support the Patreon! - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are back in the building, bud.Sefa wonders if it's right to inherit the beef for your bus driver if his road rage turns into a fade on the street.Marcus made his first guest appearance on another pod, The Hero Panel Podcast, hosted by Eli and Caleb out there at The Comic Bug.It was a great time.The boys speak on the girl going viral calling American Polys the "most ghetto-est" with all the banners and excessive leis for graduations.Man, shut up!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

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! Marcus and Lance are holding it down again.Lance breaks down fatherhood and wonders how to make a child listen without resorting to what we went through when we weren't listening.Marcus attended another signing at his LCS, where he met Joshua Dysart, co-creator of The Hab. It was a good time.The boys discuss the nascent movement, DC Blackout, within the comics community, where they are calling for a boycott of all DC mainline continuity comics until there is a Black character-led ongoing series.Lance rehashes a topic from Ballinesian, and talks about which Pasifika creator won AAPI Heritage Month.Of course, it was Jay Taj.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome! We are Samoans talking Sports. This week we'll open with Pacific Islander creators that stood out in May during AANHPI Month. Shout out to everyone putting out educational info or chasing their passions. We'll also talk about the Knicks making the NBA Finals and awaiting the winner of the Western Conference Finals, and why we don't see more Samoans in the NBA. Thanks for tuning in! Get an exclusive extra Polytickin episode by support the Patreon! - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast, you freaking nerds! Glasses is out and about, so Bald and Beard are in the building holding it down.Marcus has returned from Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, and he wouldn't shut up about it.Lance has taken up gardening, and goddammit, it is therapeutic.The boys heap praises onto Carson's very own Dez Ale, the creator of Her Game, who was profiled on Island Mogul earlier this week.Hell yeah.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, we are Samoans talking Sports. This week we're starting with Victor Wembanyama taking the win in Game 1 vs the Thunder. And the Chrysler 300 vs Phantom meme lol. This episode we're diving into the Chargers and Raiders 2026 schedules, which games we're most looking forward to and which stretches stand out as the most important for our postseason aspirations. We'll know if the Chargers are good by Week 10 and we're hoping for a Fernando Mendoza sighting as soon as Kirk Cousins starts to falter. With the Raiders having zero scheduled primetime games, we'll dissect which Sunday afternoon games could get flexed if they are the Raiders are winning games early. After sports, we'll get caught up on learning more about how different foods affect glucose levels and diabetes by talking with a dietician, how best to whip up chicken friend rice and what new comics and Pokemon cards are coming out. Thanks for tuning in! Follow and subscribe for the latest episodes!Subscribe to the Patreon! - www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcastIf you have community events to promote, birthdays or Big Ups to shout out or have any sports takes you want to share, email us at [email protected]. Or send them to ballinesian on IG and TT.

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking Sports. And Ocean conservation. Buckle up, we're diving in and going deeeeeep on Deep Sea Mining near American Samoa. The US government is running a full-court press to approve mining companies that will take invaluable materials from the Pacific in what they claim is a matter of "national security". We'll go over how the American Samoa Government has reacted to Deep Sea Mining and some history of colonizers and companies taking from Pacific Islands and others. We'll also talk a bit about the Chargers and Raiders as the offseason has entered Fantasyland Zone and everything's roses before the games start lol. We also will talk about Lahaina's "Environmental Activists" doling out punishment to a Seattle-tourist who attacked a local monk seal, card collecting updates for Chaos Rising, some of the latest comics Forest is reading like Absolute Batman, and whether Hawaii messed up by not allocating public dollars to the University's NIL fund. Enjoy the show!

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast, you freaking nerds! You know what time it is.Marcus has joined the Friends of Carson Public Library with a long-term project in mind.Sefa thinks you're not reading if you're listening to an audiobook.Lance scares the boys once again after mentioning the passage of time.Lance and Sef figure out the disconnect after their debate on the latest Patreon episode.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to our first episode of AANHPI Month 2026. We're diving right in to figure out why there's such a large discrepancy in Pacific and Asian representation, and how we'd deal with balancing the field. We'll break down the numbers and our experiences. Then we'll get to The Great One and his first time getting dressed for the Met Gala, followed by much discussion on whether his outfit was good, was it Samoan/Pacific enough, and whether he could have worked with a Pacific Islander fashion designer instead. Lots of expectations come with being the most-recognizable Samoan in the world. Thanks for tuning in and leave your messages and comments at [email protected] or on IG and TikTok at @ballinesian.

Welcome back to The Polytickin Podcast, nerds! Y'all know what time it is.Marcus is hyped for Free Comic Book Day and will be there early for sure.Sefa asks the one question that needs to be answered immediately: What would be your stripping song?The boys then talk about the dangers of AI as an AI content creator is using it to sell trinkets under a false identity.They trying to be an aunty!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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, we are Samoans talking Sports. This episode we are reviewing the 2026 NFL Draft and our most important players from the first 33 overall draft picks. Fernando Mendoza is a Raider, Spencer Fano sets the culture in Cleveland, Sisi Mauigoa heads to the Big Apple, as well as how the draft will affect Tyler Allgier, Frankie Luvu, the Eagles offense, Tuli Tuipulotu and more. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are back in town.Marcus went to the gym and was almost disgusted by the poll put up on the counter.Sefa donated blood, and he found out he's got good hemoglobin.The boys talk about the NFL draft and the historic milestone achieved when five Pacific Islander athletes were drafted in the first round.Things get a bit deep as they speak about therapy and its benefits for those going through grief.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to Samoans talking about the 2026 NFL Draft and our Dream and Nightmare scenarios. We'll discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for not only some of our incoming Pacific players but also for our Raiders and Chargers. Lots of smoke has been sent out over the last few months, but this week we find out what teams are really thinking when they submit their draft picks. Congrats to all the Ballinesians starting their NFL journeys this week.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds, you know what time it is!Marcus was entrenched in the LA arts scene for a couple of hours, and it was fun.Sefa had blood drawn, and an old urban legend from his past almost prevented him from partaking.Also, who do you think you'd win against in Power Slap?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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKDaaanjah! Welcome back to the pod! We are Samoans talking sports, and this week we have a special guest to break down American Samoa's Super Bowl, the Flag Day Fautasi races. Cousin Mathew Lagafuaina joins us to explain how he first joined the Nu'uuli auva'a (before it was "Manulele Tausala"), what the training sessions were like (two-a-days!) and the experience of your village and families sending you off into battle the morning of the race. Both hilarious and insightful, this convo is one you definitely don't want to miss. We'll also talk about betting on the Raiders to win the Super Bowl, and what to say on your downswing in golf ("Down"). We'll then discuss why it's important for us as Pacific Islanders to speak up and ask our names to be pronounced correctly, instead of just rolling along when someone butchers it. It's actually a big deal, and we should treat it as such, instead of hoping not to rock the boat.Love and Light! Enjoy the show and shoot us a message is you like what you hear, if you have a community event you'd like us to broadcast, or if you have a birthday shout out you want on the next episode. Email us at [email protected] or DM at @ballinesian on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds! You know what time it is.The boys have something a little different today. They wanted to explore the YouTube classics that shaped an entire generation in the Pacific Islander community.Also, the boys get a bit somber after sending some love to family.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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to Samoans talking sports. We're getting hyped about NASA's latest lunar flyby while also discussing the NBA's trips to Memphis, TN, our "holy grail" cards/comic/activities/shoes, why it's important to pronounce Samoan names properly, and also how our show and discussions are more PTI than Stephen A Smith's First Take. Not a lot of orchestrated confrontation and yelling, instead you can expect thought-out topics, relevant stats and info, along with our very apparent sports-fandom biases lol. Thanks for your time and support! Stay tuned to the end for a future guest tease. Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or TikTok at Ballinesian.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, you nerds! You know what time it is.Marcus got his first taste of the subtle shade towards his content, and his reaction wasn't ideal.Sefa went to the dentist on a whim, and now he's got top-shelf teeth.Shout out to Canada's healthcare system.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

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Network Boys are in the building.Marcus has his first completed set of Daniel Warren Johnson variant covers, and y'all can't tell him nothing.Sefa had Spring Break Camp all week at his job, and he partook in the skinning of a sacred deer. Kind of.The boys then talk about Steven Setu and his latest social media series that exposes influencers who are doing small vendors dirty. The boys are conflicted.Also, did you guys like Project Hail Mary?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

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the 200th episode of the Ballinesian Podcast! We are Samoans talking about Sports. Thanks for tapping in! We're remembering where we were when starting the pod almost five years ago; how we've been able to interview Pacific people who are excelling in their sports and industries, along with changing jobs, addresses and amount of kids since 2021. We'll talk about the importance of Pacific Islander athlete sports cards and what it was like collecting them while growing up in American Samoa. Then we will break down what a Ballinesian is and who our (and our followers') Top Pacific Islander athletes are. Thanks for your support through our first 200 episodes! Love and Light! Subscribe to the Patreon. Send in your shout outs, birthdays, community events and sports takes and questions at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram and TikTok.