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We've reached the end of the first season of 'Not Another Talanoa' Podcast and we're going out with a a bang!  We have none other than the incredible Joe Fa'agase joining host Mariner Fagaiava-Muller.

Maz and Joe talk about the difference between NZ islanders & AUS islanders, navigating identity, dealing with losing a parent and more.

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Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens. Join Mariner, Producer Brianna and their special guest co-host as they riff off news and current affairs and controversial topics with perspectives you’ll be able to relate to. Line your stomachs y’all, this trio deliver their opinions straight - no chaser.

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Credits

Camera Operator - Christo Montes

Sound Op & Editor - Sefa Taouma 

Back at ya with another episode of "Not Another Talanoa"

We're joined by young Pacific journalist Paige Faiga'a. Her and Mariner chat about how they know each other, what its like in the industry, imposter syndrome and much more!

Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens. Join Mariner, Producer Brianna and their special guest co-host as they riff off news and current affairs and controversial topics with perspectives you’ll be able to relate to. Line your stomachs y’all, this trio deliver their opinions straight - no chaser.

Kuki Airani rugby player Jayden Toa-Maxwell (Mauke/Atiu heritage) has been living in Tokyo for the last 8 or 9 years and this year he was asked to compete on The Bachelorette Japan Season 2.

He chats to us here about his upbringing, how he got the opportunity to be on the show, what his ideal life partner would be like, looking for love and much more.

The Bachelorette Japan Season 2 is currently playing on TV in Japan.

We'll keep you updated on how Jayden does as his journey progresses or you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter.

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Interviewer - Brianna Fruean 

Editor - Sefa Taouma 

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Public Interest Journalism Funded by NZ on Air 

After a brief hiatus, the Not Another Talanoa podcast is back! We're joined this time by Cook Islands musician and Maz's own friend, Sam V.

If you were a kid of the early to mid 2010s, you'll definitely know him - not long after uploading YouTube covers at 9-years-old, he signed with a major label. Fast forward to now, Sam's gone independent. How has he managed to remain relevant after all this time?

0:00 We’re in Rarotonga!

3:03 Quick fire questions

7:38 Using AutoTune

10:18 Collapsing on morning television

12:00 Growing up in NZ music industry

21:26 Hosting a radio show?

21:42 Young and slept on

25:30 Coming soon for our guy

27:10 R Kelly’s 30-year jail sentence

31:47 Being Jack Harlow’s twin

37:12 The Boy Is Mine

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Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens.…more

"We look and everyone thinks that we are Middle Eastern because they don't know what a Samoan is... and they're like 'Simmowah, Simmowah, you're from Simmowah'" - Comedian and actress Rose Matafeo on making it as a Polynesian in the UK.

In this episode of Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower, Rose Matafeo joins fellow Samoan comedian James Nokise, to talk about anxiety, interrupted careers plans and the difficult of finding a good therapist.

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Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower is a podcast series where depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space, for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

We're back with 'Not Another Talanoa!' 

Our resident host Mariner aka. Maz is joined by writer and daughter of SA Allyssa. The duo have been friends a long time and discuss everything from how Fifth Harmony brought them together to budgeting tips for 21st-century material gals. Needing to find ways to save money during what might be an approaching global recession? Maz and Allyssa share their Top3 tips on how to cut some costs and save some coins!

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Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens. Join Mariner, Producer Brianna and their special guest co-host as they riff off news and current affairs and controversial topics with perspectives you’ll be able to relate to. Line your stomachs y’all, this trio deliver their opinions straight - no chaser.

We made it past the first episode! And we're talking about so-called 'eco warriors' slashing peoples' tyres in protest of climate change. Activism or just le mafs? Then we talk about skyrocketing teacher resignations, people leaving New Zealand with borders due to open soon, and Dancing With The Stars.

Hosted by: Mariner Fagaiava-Muller

Produced by: Brianna Fruean

Guest co-hosted by: Christopher Tenisio

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Shot by: Brianna Fruean

Sound: Carisse Uta'i

Edited by: Mariner Fagaiava-Muller

Special thanks to: Lizie Koroivulaono

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Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens. Join Mariner, Producer Brianna and their special guest co-host as they riff off news and current affairs and controversial topics with perspectives you’ll be able to relate to. Line your stomachs y’all, this trio deliver their opinions straight - no chaser.

In the very first episode of our brand new podcast, we ask how Pasifika high school students in Utah are not allowed to wear Island graduation attire because it makes others uNcOmFoRtAbLe. Later, Samoa's border is reopening and our broke behinds review Met Gala looks.

Hosted by: Mariner Fagaiava-Muller

Produced by: Brianna Fruean

Guest co-hosted by: Latayvia Tualasea-Tautai

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Shot and edited by: Adrian McBirney

Sound: Sefa Taouma

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Bringing you a spin-off from the hit Fresh segment, the Not Another Talanoa! podcast is a deep dive into the hot human discourse from a young Pacific lens. Join Mariner, Producer Brianna and their special guest co-host as they riff off news and current affairs and controversial topics with perspectives you’ll be able to relate to. Line your stomachs y’all, this trio deliver their opinions straight - no chaser.

Our girl Tenelle has made it to the finals of NBC's 'American Song Contest' representing the US Territory and South Pacific islands of American Samoa.

Let's go American Samoa!

She shares how she got the opportunity to be on the show, where she got the inspiration for her song, competing against industry heavyweights like Michael Bolton, Allan Stone, Sisqo & Macy Gray & how much of an honour it is to be able to represent the Pacific Islands on this platform.

Check out Tenelle's My World here -

Drew Afualo is a juggernaut with a following of millions, drawn into her clapback crusades against misogyny and sexism. Little is known about who the 26-year-old Samoan was before online acclaim, until now.

Drew opens up with journalist Mariner Fagaiava-Muller, about fighting for Pacific Island representation in the media industry. She also spills on Coachella, why the NFL is close to her heart, and her next career moves.

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Interviewer: Mariner Fagaiava-Muller

Editor: Sefa Taouma

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Public Interest Journalism funded by NZ On Air.