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Island Fever
by Island Fever Podcast
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.
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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! ❤️
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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.
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Body Attack
Our fave Jason Du Puy AKA Salina EsTitties helps us break down our relationships with food, exercise, and our bodies.
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Balancing Energies
This week we unpack our understandings of Masculinity and Femininity with our fave Ryan Mitchell AKA The Slay Gawd!
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Fresh Takes: Inky Pinky Ponky
On this episode, we review “Inky Pinky Ponky” with the help of special guest JP Foliaki!
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Heartbreak Hotel
This is the Heartbreak Hotel. Our fave Chamorro pole dancer Mariah joins us for a tender talanoa on love and heartbreak.
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Let's Talk About Sex
This week Krit gets kinky, Donato gets down and dirty, and Vae learns what a sling is! We talk all things sex - how we first learnt about it and how we currently navigate it.Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations around sex, trauma, and childhood experiences that may be sensitive or activating—especially for those who carry generational, cultural, or personal wounds around these topics. Viewer discretion is lovingly advised.
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Fresh Takes: Tamāloa
On this episode we review the short documentary Tamāloa- speaking on men’s mental health and the journey of professional rugby player, Rodney Ah You.
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Pasifika Dreaming
What does it mean to be grown and Pasifika? Krit, Donato and Vae speak about their individual journeys with cultural identity, how it’s impacted their personal and professional lives, and the shifts they’d like to see.
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Fresh Takes: Lilo & Stitch
Your faves give their review of 2025’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” - from casting to the colorism. Check it out.
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Happy Pride, QTPIs!
Welcome back, hoes! This season we're celebrating an all QTPI (Queer and Trans Pacific Islander) line up, with the return of cultural consultant Krit, our favourite Pasifika therapist Vaelupe Ma'aele, and newcomer actress and influencer Donato Fatuesi.Given the current political climate we’re in, it’s more important than ever to maintain and increase our visibility but, more than that, it’s critical that we offer love and support to our community members who are struggling the most.Island Fever is a platform we can use to reach thousands of QTPI folk and spread uplifting messaging, letting listeners know they are seen and valued.
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40 Days + 40 Nights of Celibacy
On our season finale episode, we talk about 40 Days + 40 Nights (2002) and if we should or have taken a vow of celibacy!
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Fresh Takes: Sinners
On today's episode, Krit talks to Brooke Obie, an award-winning film + television critic, journalist, editor, author, and screenwriter, about Ryan Coogler's new film Sinners!
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Love + Basketball
On today's episode, we discuss Love and Basketball (2000), our hopes and dreams, and most importantly, whether we are available for a relationship.
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Definitely, Maybe a Wholesome Episode
We heard you wanted to get to know us a little better! On today's episode, we discuss the film Definitely, Maybe, and our parents' love stories. Look, we can be wholesome! ;)
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Fresh Takes: The White Lotus
Today's Fresh Take: The White Lotus! We have a special guest today, writer, actress and producer Kimberly-Rose Ka'iulani Wolter!! Where we discuss all things The White Lotus Season One!
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Pasifika Rooted Therapy
Introducing our very first guest, your favorite queer Samoan therapist @pasifikarootedtherapy where we talk about stalking, obsession and what is good game! Check out Vae on IG @pasifikarootedtherapy and on her website https://www.pasifikarootedtherapy.com/
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Fresh Takes: Moana 2
We heard you wanted to hear from us more! Introducing 'Fresh Takes' our biweekly segment filled with our hot takes on film, tv, entertainment, and anything and everything that’s buzzing right now. First up, our fresh take on Moana 2!
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We're Just Not That Into You
He’s Just Not That Into You…. And now we’re triggered. On today’s episode, we get into a heated debate about communication styles, using your partner’s toothbrush, and the patriarchy!
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Mom, Don't Watch This
This week, our hosts Krit, Michael & Tia sit down to discuss their favorite Sex and The City characters, cheating, shame, and possibly body counts? Tune in to find out!
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Happy Valentine's Day...We're Single AF
Meet your new Valentine's! And your new favorite podcast!Island Fever, is a new entertainment podcast about three Pasifika singles navigating sex, dating, and relationships. The series serves as an outlet to deep dive into conversations and issues considered taboo throughout the Pacific.On today's episode, we get to know our new favorite singles a little more...intimately. From their favorite rom-coms to their dating profiles and a few dating hot takes, nothing is off the table for these three sexy singles.Join hosts Kristian Fanene Schmidt, Michael Tuatagaloa Alisa, and Tia Kaiulani Kanaeholo as they embark on their journeys in search of love!!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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