IndieFaith Podcast
Polynesian Podcast Normalising uncomfortable discussions/topics within our cultural society, in the hopes of breaking generational trauma, stereotypes and stigma.
Episodes
November 16, 2022 • 56 mins
Joining us in this episode is Special Guest, Vilz.
Husband, Father of 5 and Tongan Entrepreneur.
He and his wife own a clothing business, PolyKidz. It's not just hoodies and tees, they also produce clothing to advocate and help spread awareness around Mental Health and Suicide prevention.
Check them out on Insta & Fb: @poly.kidz
Website: www-polykidz.myshopify.com
Husband, Father of 5 and Tongan Entrepreneur.
He and his wife own a clothing business, PolyKidz. It's not just hoodies and tees, they also produce clothing to advocate and help spread awareness around Mental Health and Suicide prevention.
Check them out on Insta & Fb: @poly.kidz
Website: www-polykidz.myshopify.com
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October 15, 2022 • 18 mins
With the Rugby League World Cup 2022 starting tonight, Jules shares her thoughts on the tension behind players choosing to play for their country of heritage over their country of residence.
#rlwc #stateoforigin #rugbyleague
#rlwc #stateoforigin #rugbyleague
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September 19, 2022 • 79 mins
Netflix documentary series, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist -
Jules and Mary discuss their thoughts on this documentary and why the Manti Te'o story can be a lesson for all Pasifika people.
#mantiteo #catfish #netflix
Jules and Mary discuss their thoughts on this documentary and why the Manti Te'o story can be a lesson for all Pasifika people.
#mantiteo #catfish #netflix
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July 11, 2022 • 93 mins
In light of the recent events in the U.S Supreme Court overturning the Roe v Wade case, the ruling has been confirmed that there will be no Federal constitutional right to abortion.
IndieFaith podcast discussed the general perspectives from women, men and culturally as well, if abortion was made illegal in every country and what the impacts would be. Jules and Mary also share their own views on whether they agree or disagree with il...
IndieFaith podcast discussed the general perspectives from women, men and culturally as well, if abortion was made illegal in every country and what the impacts would be. Jules and Mary also share their own views on whether they agree or disagree with il...
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June 26, 2022 • 82 mins
IndieFaith Podcast are comin in hot!!
This week Jules & Mary put out a poll on social media to see whether people agree or disagree with the following statement:
"Polynesian Men (especially the successful ones) only date white women"
- The results will surprise you!!
Tune in to hear our thoughts on this Spicy Topic!
This week Jules & Mary put out a poll on social media to see whether people agree or disagree with the following statement:
"Polynesian Men (especially the successful ones) only date white women"
- The results will surprise you!!
Tune in to hear our thoughts on this Spicy Topic!
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June 15, 2022 • 81 mins
Pop topic summary:
A QLD single mum has been charged with a few months probation, and according to some sources, lost custody of her two children after smacking one of them with a wooden spoon.
Is this fair or unfair?
Main topics summary:
Based on observations of Polynesian Weddings, particularly Samoan weddings, Jules & Mary discuss the politics behind it all and what makes it so stressful.
A QLD single mum has been charged with a few months probation, and according to some sources, lost custody of her two children after smacking one of them with a wooden spoon.
Is this fair or unfair?
Main topics summary:
Based on observations of Polynesian Weddings, particularly Samoan weddings, Jules & Mary discuss the politics behind it all and what makes it so stressful.
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May 19, 2022 • 106 mins
Happy AAPI Heritage Month!
Pop Topic:
- TikTok - @mortblock releases new track! Video gone viral!
Main Topic:
Jules & Mary discuss beauty standards within the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We touch on stigma around skin colour, hair and body.
Timecodes:
0:00:00-0:01:52 Intro
0:01:53-0:06:27 Pop Topic
0:06:28-0:50:56 Having "Lighter Skin" is better
0:50:57-1:01:48 Our natural hair is embarrassing!
1:01:49-1:46:43 Fat shaming - Should...
Pop Topic:
- TikTok - @mortblock releases new track! Video gone viral!
Main Topic:
Jules & Mary discuss beauty standards within the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We touch on stigma around skin colour, hair and body.
Timecodes:
0:00:00-0:01:52 Intro
0:01:53-0:06:27 Pop Topic
0:06:28-0:50:56 Having "Lighter Skin" is better
0:50:57-1:01:48 Our natural hair is embarrassing!
1:01:49-1:46:43 Fat shaming - Should...
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May 4, 2022 • 68 mins
Jules & Mary are back for the first time in 2022 -
POP TOPIC:
- Johnny Depp v Amber Heard
From a female perspective, we discuss our thoughts on women abusing men.
MAIN TOPIC:
- How do we get out of a rut?
#johnnydepp #amberheard #defamationtrial #howto #getoutofarut #podcast #polynesian
POP TOPIC:
- Johnny Depp v Amber Heard
From a female perspective, we discuss our thoughts on women abusing men.
MAIN TOPIC:
- How do we get out of a rut?
#johnnydepp #amberheard #defamationtrial #howto #getoutofarut #podcast #polynesian
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April 19, 2022 • 67 mins
Jules goes LIVE with the cast and crew behind the Polynesian-American Feature Film, Sosefina.
Check out the episode as Jules chats with -
Hinano Tanielu - Director
Namuali'i Tofa - Composer/Screenwriter
John Fau - Actor
Please follow:
- @manu_scriptt on Instagram
- @sosefinamovie on all social media platforms for the latest updates on this movie
- ManuScript Films on all platforms
#sosefinamovie #manuscriptfilms #polynesian
Check out the episode as Jules chats with -
Hinano Tanielu - Director
Namuali'i Tofa - Composer/Screenwriter
John Fau - Actor
Please follow:
- @manu_scriptt on Instagram
- @sosefinamovie on all social media platforms for the latest updates on this movie
- ManuScript Films on all platforms
#sosefinamovie #manuscriptfilms #polynesian
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December 22, 2021 • 96 mins
Ending the Year with a Christmas Special Episode, as Jules and Mary also go LIVE for the first time on Instagram answering questions and laughing at all the memories that popped up through the comments.
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September 10, 2021 • 99 mins
**CONTENT WARNING:**
With respect to our listeners we warn you that the following episode contains a potentially triggering discussion about the CO/VID VA-CC IN-E.
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NSW have been in lockdown for 3 months and as we release this episode, it's still ongoing.
In light of R U OK? day this week, Mary and Jules open up and put all their ...
With respect to our listeners we warn you that the following episode contains a potentially triggering discussion about the CO/VID VA-CC IN-E.
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NSW have been in lockdown for 3 months and as we release this episode, it's still ongoing.
In light of R U OK? day this week, Mary and Jules open up and put all their ...
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August 20, 2021 • 76 mins
This is Part 2 of Episode 30
Jules continues her story of a woman attacking her on Instagram.
Then they move on to discussing the controversial clip that went viral on social media from The Kava Club Podcast that "100% responsibility of women being single moms falls on women".
Tune in!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LOGOSMITHMEDIA
Instagram: @indiefaithpodcast
Facebook: @indiefaithpodcast
TikTok: @indiefaithpodcast
Twitter: @indiefait...
Jules continues her story of a woman attacking her on Instagram.
Then they move on to discussing the controversial clip that went viral on social media from The Kava Club Podcast that "100% responsibility of women being single moms falls on women".
Tune in!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LOGOSMITHMEDIA
Instagram: @indiefaithpodcast
Facebook: @indiefaithpodcast
TikTok: @indiefaithpodcast
Twitter: @indiefait...
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August 11, 2021 • 62 mins
IndieFaith Podcast is back and we have a lot of stories to cover!
We were hoping to be back in the studio but the lockdown in NSW kept getting extended, so we decided to just suck it up and start doing our episodes remotely.
To cover all the major stories last month, we made Stories of the Month as our Main Topic.
As their were heaps to cover, our episode was over 2 hrs long!!
So we decided to split the episode into 2 parts.
In this pa...
We were hoping to be back in the studio but the lockdown in NSW kept getting extended, so we decided to just suck it up and start doing our episodes remotely.
To cover all the major stories last month, we made Stories of the Month as our Main Topic.
As their were heaps to cover, our episode was over 2 hrs long!!
So we decided to split the episode into 2 parts.
In this pa...
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June 29, 2021 • 119 mins
Probably the most controversial topic of all - Money.
Jules & Mary discuss another common struggle we face as Pacific Islanders and that is juggling our culture with money.
- Should we have to pay for being born?
- Is it okay to ONLY give what we can?
- Is it okay to go into debt because we have to support our family's cultural obligations? i.e. fa'alavelave's
- Is it okay for early retirement for our parents?
- Is it okay for children t...
Jules & Mary discuss another common struggle we face as Pacific Islanders and that is juggling our culture with money.
- Should we have to pay for being born?
- Is it okay to ONLY give what we can?
- Is it okay to go into debt because we have to support our family's cultural obligations? i.e. fa'alavelave's
- Is it okay for early retirement for our parents?
- Is it okay for children t...
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June 15, 2021 • 96 mins
IndieFaith podcast is all about REAL talk and this was no exception.
Jules & Mary welcome Mihaka and James.
Nothing was held back as they discussed stereotypes, stigmas, acceptance, religion and much more!!
Love, blessings and gratitude to Mihaka & James for opening their hearts to us, for educating us and for joining us to raise awareness.
Don't wait any longer, tune in now! 🏳️🌈
You can find our wonderful guests below, please give...
Jules & Mary welcome Mihaka and James.
Nothing was held back as they discussed stereotypes, stigmas, acceptance, religion and much more!!
Love, blessings and gratitude to Mihaka & James for opening their hearts to us, for educating us and for joining us to raise awareness.
Don't wait any longer, tune in now! 🏳️🌈
You can find our wonderful guests below, please give...
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June 1, 2021 • 85 mins
HAPPY PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH!!
In celebration of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jules and Mary honour the cultural etiquettes and mannerisms that they've learnt and how it's contributed to who they are and what they do.
In celebration of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jules and Mary honour the cultural etiquettes and mannerisms that they've learnt and how it's contributed to who they are and what they do.
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May 19, 2021 • 92 mins
For many Pacific Islanders, sex is a topic that is culturally and religiously taboo. Our beliefs and the awareness of the space/vā between sexes make approaching this topic even more uncomfortable.
In this episode Mary and Jules create a space to have an open-minded discussion around sex. Talking about their experiences, as well as their concerns on how we as a community have become too complacent in our ignorance of this topic that...
In this episode Mary and Jules create a space to have an open-minded discussion around sex. Talking about their experiences, as well as their concerns on how we as a community have become too complacent in our ignorance of this topic that...
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May 5, 2021 • 62 mins
In this episode, Jules and Mary discuss the Pacific Island name origins. Delving into our history, we learn about how some of our Pacific Islands got their country names and the meaning behind it.
Tune in as some of these stories are shocking!
Recurring Segments:
- Icebreaker
- Story of the day
- What's on your mind?
- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)
- Main Topic
Tune in as some of these stories are shocking!
Recurring Segments:
- Icebreaker
- Story of the day
- What's on your mind?
- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)
- Main Topic
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April 22, 2021 • 68 mins
After Jules gave birth, IndieFaith took a brief hiatus from podcasting - but now they are back!
In this episode, Jules and Mary talk about their experience with the different types of misconceptions they have received with being a Pacific Islander and the steps they took to break the stereotypes.
Recurring Segments:
- Icebreaker
- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)
- What's on your mind?
- Story of the day
- Main Topic
In this episode, Jules and Mary talk about their experience with the different types of misconceptions they have received with being a Pacific Islander and the steps they took to break the stereotypes.
Recurring Segments:
- Icebreaker
- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)
- What's on your mind?
- Story of the day
- Main Topic
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March 2, 2021 • 75 mins
This week Indie Faith Podcast have an open discussion on why our Pasefika Youth turn to gangs.
Although Jules & Mary may have opposing views on this, they both agree that it is indeed an important topic that we all need to raise and have conversations about.
The WHY is important! If we can have conversations to find the WHY, then we move a lot closer to the solution.
Recurring Segments:
- Icebreaker
- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)
- What's o...
Although Jules & Mary may have opposing views on this, they both agree that it is indeed an important topic that we all need to raise and have conversations about.
The WHY is important! If we can have conversations to find the WHY, then we move a lot closer to the solution.
Recurring Segments:
- Icebreaker
- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)
- What's o...
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