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Fanachu! PodcastFanachu Archives: Episode 12 (2017): Chamoru Spirituality at Lukao FuhaSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the thirteenth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms at the University of Guam or like this episode at events that Independent Guåhan was organizing or supporting. This episode was recorded during Lukao Fuha 2017, the annual procession to Fouha Rock in Humåtak that...
2026-01-2536 min
Fanachu! PodcastFanachu Archives: Episode 12 (2017): Save Litekyan: Environmental Stewardship in the MarianasSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the twelfth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam.For this episode, Manny spoke Joni Kerr and Sabina Flores Perez, community activists who were founding members of what would later become Prutehi Li...
2026-01-131h 04
Fanachu! PodcastFanachu Archives: Episode 11 (2017): From the Metropol with Tony BabautaSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the eleventh ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam.For this episode, Manny spoke to taotao Hågat and former Assistant Secretary to the Department of the Interior for Insular Affairs Tony Bab...
2025-12-311h 02
Fanachu! PodcastA Life of Chamoru Activism with Siñora Lani Tydingco BordalloSend us a textIn the early 1970s a diverse coalition on Guam formed to challenge and protest the transferring of the Sella Bay Area in southern Guam over to the US military in order to build an ammunition wharf. This coalition included educators who largely came from the US, to members of the Guam Legislature by Senator Paul Bordallo and also a group of young Chamorus who publicly protested in the name of indigenous rights and protection of land. One of those protestors was Siñora Lani Tydingco Bordallo. She joined for this episode of Fanachu t...
2025-12-211h 00
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 10 (2017): Water Sovereignty with PJ San NicolasSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the tenth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam.For this episode, Manny spoke to PJ San Nicolas, who was then an undergraduate at the University of Guam studying agriculture, about Guam's ab...
2025-12-1455 min
Fanachu! PodcastAdvancing and Achievement & Maintaining our Chamoru Identity with Peter J. SantosSend us a textThis 2023 episode of Fanachu featured as guest attorney and veteran Peter J. Santos who discussed issues of Chamoru advancement and achievement both in the islands and abroad. On the episode he shared his own experiences but also those of other Chamorus who have persevered in systems of discrimination and racism to excel in the ranks of the US military, higher education and business. This episode originally premiered on April 5, 2023. This episode was hosted by Michael Lujan Bevacqua. The audio for this episode was produced by Tåsi Chargualaf.Support th...
2025-12-0459 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 9 (2017): Decolonizing Education with Albert TovesSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the ninth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam.For this episode, Manny spoke to Albert Toves, about his ides about decolonizing education. Toves was then a member of the Independent Guåhan...
2025-11-2656 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 8 (2017): Decolonizing AnarchismSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the seventh ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam or in the case of this episode, in the conference room for the Humanities Division in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. F...
2025-11-1846 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 7 (2017): Colonized Peoples' Support GroupSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the seventh ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam or in the case of this episode, as a coffee shop convo organized by Independent Guåhan. For this episode, hosted by Manny Cruz...
2025-11-071h 25
Fanachu! Podcast"Inafa'maolek and Restoring Environmental Balance" with Dr. Olivia QuintanillaSend us a textWhat does inafa’maolek mean? What has it meant in the past and what does it mean today? Dr. Olivia Quintanilla, a UC President's Postdoc and a professor of Ethnic Studies at MiraCosta College focused on these questions in terms of climate justice, decolonization and restoring environmental balance. She talked about her dissertation and other scholarly work when she was a guest on this Fanachu episode that premiered on April 12, 2023. This episode was hosted by Michael Lujan Bevacqua. The audio for this episode was produced by Tåsi Chargualaf and includes the...
2025-10-281h 03
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 6 (2017): What You Need to Know About War Reparations with Robert UnderwoodSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the sixth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the University of Guam or by Manny taking a mic mobile for an interview. For this episode, hosted by Manny Cruz, he spoke with then President of UOG...
2025-10-1843 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 5: Wrapping up the Year with Ray LujanSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the fifth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference Room in the HSS Building. For this episode, hosted by Manny Cruz, he spoke with Ray Lujan who was then a UOG Social Work major and also volunteer member for Independent Guåhan...
2025-10-0649 min
Fanachu! PodcastFino' Chamoru Episode with Chanter and Poet Jay Baza PascuaSend us a textOne of the strongest poetic voices in the Chamoru language over the past two decades has been that of chanter and writer Jay Baza Pascua or "Sinangan." He is well-known for several poems and chants most notably "Fakmåta" and joined for this 2023 Fino' Chamoru episode of Fanachu where he discussed some of his research and theories on our ancient ancestors. This episode and other Fino' Chamoru episodes of Fanachu are part of this podcast's commitment to promoting the Chamoru language and creating more avenues and resources for language learners. This ep...
2025-09-271h 00
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 4 Introducing Independent Guåhan's Outreach and Campaign CommitteesSend us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the fourth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference Room in the HSS Building. For this episode, hosted by Manny Cruz, he spoke with then Kulo' members for Independent Guåhan Melvin Won Pat-Borja, who was on the Campaigns Committee for the...
2025-09-2156 min
Fanachu! PodcastConsciousness into Action Episode 1 by Tori Manley Speaking with guest Jenelyn AbinalesSend us a textThe first official episode of consciousness into action! 🌱 New Episode Alert | Consciousness Into Action on Fanachu! 🎙 Goal One: Zero Poverty with special guest Jenelyn Abinales What does it mean to be poor on a rich island? Why is poverty a violation of our human rights—not a personal failure? In this episode, we get real about how colonial systems, militarization, and economic barriers keep us stuck in cycles of powerlessness. Main Points: 🔥 Why poverty on Guam is a human rights issue (UDHR Article 25) ✊ How overcoming internalized powe...
2025-09-1741 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanachu Episode 3: Freedom Food with Jason Datuin (DFRNT)Send us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the third ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference Room in the HSS Building. For this episode, hosted by Manny Cruz, he speaks with chief Jason Datuin from DFRNT about food, sovereignty and decolonization and what these things mean for him, esp...
2025-09-0757 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Outside Kitchen to the Recording Studio with Tom Bejado from Stel Star ProductionsSend us a textIf you own a Chamoru music CD, there is a very good chance that Siñot Tom Bejado and Stel Star Productions had a chance in creating it. For this 2023 episode of Fanachu, we spoke to Siñot Bejado as he reflected back on decades of making music in the Marianas and working with some well-known and some not-so-well known names to get their music from backyard into the studio and then back onto the cha cha dance floor. This episode originally aired on March 8, 2023 and was hosted by Michael Lujan Bev...
2025-08-2755 min
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanchu Episode 2: Decolonizing the Mind (2016)Send us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the second ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference Room in the HSS Building. For this episode, hosted by Manny Cruz, guests Michael Lujan Bevacqua, Ed "Pulan Speaks" Leon Guerrero, Jesse Chargualaf and Becka Garrision talk about decolonizing the mind, and mak...
2025-08-171h 00
Fanachu! PodcastFrom the Archives: Fanchu Episode 1: Coffee Shop Convos (2016)Send us a textFrom the Fanachu archives - here is the first ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu began through a series of coffee shop conversations and community meetings organized by Independent Guåhan, the first of which became this podcast episode recorded at Java Junction recorded on November 4, 2016. Featured on this episode are Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero, Jesse Chargualaf, BJ Bell, Becka Garrision and Michael Lujan Bevacqua. Look out for more episodes from the archives as migrate Fan...
2025-08-111h 19
Fanachu! PodcastProtesting the Camp Blaz Activation Ceremony (2023) with PrutehiSend us a textOn January 26, 2023, a group of activists protested a ceremony for the reactivation of the new US Marine Corps Base on Guam, Camp Blaz. Despite not disrupting the event in any way save for the holding of banners and signs, they were escorted away by Guam Police SWAT officers. This February 2023 episode of Fanachu features the voices of some of those protestors who were representing the group Prutehi Litekyan (now Prutehi Guåhan), discussing what motivated themselves to demonstrate that day, especially the consequences and costs of the US military buildup that th...
2025-07-141h 10
Dreams Not Memes PodcastEpisode 253: Decolonizing Western Ideology: A Conversation with Manny CruzI spoke to my friend Manny Cruz who is currently based in Aotearoa ( New Zealand),and is indigenous to Guam. Cruz is currently pursuing his Phd in Communication Studies. As an academic and practitioner he is curious about how Western Ideology plays a part in the media and how it effects marginalized communities, primarily those in Guam. Cruz is not only an activist and academic, but also leads the Fanachu Podcast. In our conversation we talk about his experiences with racial microagressions, colonialism, militarism in Guam, and dealing with racism in New Zealand. Find out more on Dreams Not Mem...
2021-02-1939 min
Deep Pacific PodcastHow does language contribute to Pacific Islander identity?[EP2]
How does language contribute to my identity as a Pacific Islander?
In this 01:15:00 episode, six islanders explore how all of their languages contribute to their thoughts on identity as indigenous peoples and explore language revitalization. A special portion of this episode is dedicated to highlighting the struggles of the Chamorro people that have been colonized for over 350 years and the effects this has had on their language.
You will hear from
To’a of Fiji (iTaukei and English)
Temiti of Samoa/Tahiti (English, French, Tahitian, Samoan)
Thomås of...
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2020-03-2559 minFanachu! Podcast#95 Ed Alvarez and Miget Discuss the Organic Act and United Nations#95 Ed Alvarez and Miget Discuss the Organic Act and United Nations by Independent Guahan Task Force
2020-03-2548 minFanachu! Podcast#94 Q&A with Miget and Pulan from Pulan Speaks#94 Q&A with Miget and Pulan from Pulan Speaks by Independent Guahan Task Force
2020-03-2553 minFanachu! Podcast#93 Former COD Executive Director Ed Alvarez and Tapaau Dr. Dan AgaTapaau Dr. Dan Aga shares his experiences being from American Samoa and how they navigate through their political status as an unincorporated, unorganized US territory.
2020-03-2544 minFanachu! Podcast#91 Featuring Leo Orsini and Erriu Thomas Mitchell#91 Featuring Leo Orsini and Erriu Thomas Mitchell by Independent Guahan Task Force
2020-03-1346 minFanachu! Podcast#92 Fanhita yan Fanachu: Mililani Trask and Sandra Creamer#92 Fanhita yan Fanachu: Mililani Trask and Sandra Creamer by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-09-1457 minFanachu! Podcast#90 Fanohge: Continuing the Conversation w/Dave Lotz#90 Fanohge: Continuing the Conversation w/Dave Lotz by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-09-0745 minFanachu! Podcast#89 Fanohge: Continuing the Discussion on CHamoru Self-DeterminationFeaturing Arielle Lowe, Victoria Diaz, and Ed Alvarez
2019-09-071h 06Fanachu! Podcast#88 Fata'chong para i Fanohge March#88 Fata'chong para i Fanohge March by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-08-1638 minFanachu! Podcast#87 Microchild: Music of Micronesia#87 Microchild: Music of Micronesia by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-08-0951 minFanachu! Podcast#86 The Davis Decision. Para Manu Hit Pa'go?Our guest for this episode is former Executive Director for the Commission on Decolonization, Ed Alvarez. We hear his reflections on the appeal of the Davis vs Guam case regarding Guahan's self-determination plebiscite.
2019-08-021h 15Fanachu! Podcast#85 CHamoru Perspective From CHinaOur guest for this episode is Arman Sablan who is a CHamoru from Guahan. He has served in two branches of the military and currently resides in China. Listen to the episode to hear his perspective after living in China and having travelled to other parts of the world.
2019-08-021h 00Fanachu! Podcast#084 - Reflecting On ReoccupationYou're listening to a free version of Fanachu! Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/fanachu to get access to exclusive content each week!
2019-07-1945 minFanachu! Podcast#65 Sustainability: Navigating Through Climate Change with Master Navigator Larry Raigetal#65 Sustainability: Navigating Through Climate Change with Master Navigator Larry Raigetal by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-06-0958 minFanachu! Podcast#63 H-2B Dilemma, I Manhoben Discussion#63 H-2B Dilemma, I Manhoben Discussion by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-06-0953 minFanachu! Podcast#62 Adios Esta Ki Si Manet#62 Adios Esta Ki Si Manet by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-02-1251 minFanachu! Podcast#61 Military Expansion, Ancestral Land Desecration#61 Military Expansion, Ancestral Land Desecration by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-02-1259 minFanachu! Podcast#59 Convo with Chamoru Rights Activist Ned Pablo#59 Convo with Chamoru Rights Activist Ned Pablo by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-02-1249 minFanachu! Podcast#57 Cockfighters and Colonizers#57 Cockfighters and Colonizers by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-02-1259 minFanachu! Podcast#060 - The March: Standing in Solidarity with Nathan Philips#060 - The March: Standing in Solidarity with Nathan Philips by Independent Guahan Task Force
2019-01-2951 min
Master RandomEpisode #173 - Manny Cruz/Dr. Mike Bevacqua (Fanachu' Podcast) and Anthony VillenaManny Cruz and Dr. Mike Bevacqua are the hosts of the Fanachu' Podcast. Also, Anthony Villena jumps on the podcast after the longest leave of absence in the history of man! Sponsorship LOVE This episode is brought to you by Dimension Systems. They are Guam's Premiere computer and IT consulting company and have been providing the islands BEST computer and IT solutions since 1987. Visit them today at their Guam office at the DFS Plaza in Tamuning or at www.dimensionsystems.com
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Master Random: The PodcastEpisode #173 - Manny Cruz/Dr. Mike Bevacqua (Fanachu' Podcast) and Anthony VillenaManny Cruz and Dr. Mike Bevacqua are the hosts of the Fanachu' Podcast. Also, Anthony Villena jumps on the podcast after the longest leave of absence in the history of man! Sponsorship LOVE This episode is brought to you by Dimension Systems. They are Guam's Premiere computer and IT consulting company and have been providing the islands BEST computer and IT solutions since 1987. Visit them today at their Guam office at the DFS Plaza in Tamuning or at www.dimensionsystems.com
2019-01-282h 20Fanachu! Podcast#56 Manamko' for Independence: The Crossroads of Colonialism and Indigeneity#56 Manamko' for Independence: The Crossroads of Colonialism and Indigeneity by Independent Guahan Task Force
2018-12-271h 22Fanachu! Podcast#55 Crossroads in Veteran Advocacy and Decolonization w/Ray ShinoharaIn this episode we talk to veteran Ray Shinohara, who served in the Marines, about his experiences in active duty and deployment. He is also the founder of Green Valor, a group of "Veterans helping Veterans."
Once again, un dangkolo na Si Yu'os ma'åse to all of our patreons. Without your support, we wouldn't be able to keep this show running and continue to improve the quality.
2018-12-1943 minFanachu! Podcast#054 Liberation DifferedHåfa Adai yan si Yu'us ma'åse to everyone who signed up to our Patreon!
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Song Credit:
Black Sabbath by War Pigs
2018-12-131h 06Fanachu! Podcast#053 - Activism and the (Un)usual SuspectsSYM to everyone who's signed up to our Patreon! Our (hita) show is only made possible through your contributions.
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Song credit:
First Issue - Below Average
2018-12-1147 minFanachu! Podcast#52 Nuebu Na Senadot Si Clynt Ridgell#52 Nuebu Na Senadot Si Clynt Ridgell by Independent Guahan Task Force
2018-11-2956 min2018-11-2955 min2018-11-1859 minFanachu! Podcast#049 - Demilitarization & Preserving Cultural Sites#049 - Demilitarization & Preserving Cultural Sites by Independent Guahan Task Force
2018-11-0652 minFanachu! Podcast#048 - Decolonial F&O (Faisen yan Oppe)#048 - Decolonial F&O (Faisen yan Oppe) by Independent Guahan Task Force
2018-11-0458 minFanachu! Podcast#047 - (Decolonial) First Responders | Post-Typhoon Yutu Recovery#047 - (Decolonial) First Responders | Post-Typhoon Yutu Recovery by Independent Guahan Task Force
2018-11-0457 minFanachu! Podcast#046 - Ducherreng: Lessons From The Belauan Decolonization MovementDucherreng, pronounced as THU-E-RRENG, is the Belauan word for perseverance, strong will, or ambition and is also one of the three tenets of Belauan society. In this episode, our guest Mark Ngirchechol discusses the history behind Belau's decolonization movement and what it has meant for them as a sovereign nation.
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Give It Away by Red Hot Chili Peppers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1qnNknKLsg
2018-10-2556 minFanachu! Podcast#045 - Carlos Taitano and the Guam Congress WalkoutTyrone Taitano, the son of Carlos Taitano, retells his father's life and legacy in this Fanachu! Short from the last IG General Assembly.
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Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen (chosen by Jesse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4
2018-10-1618 minFanachu! Podcast#044 - Foreign (Citizens) In A Domestic SenseIn this episode of Fanachu! Miget and Manny discuss the problems that arise by being a US citizen from an unincorporated territory and other issues that relate to our status as second class citizens.
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Fight The Power - Public Enemy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk
2018-10-0747 minFanachu! Podcast#043 - New Media, Education, and Solidarity BuildingThis episode was recorded at the Nihi! Kids studio in Hagåtña! SYM, Nihi! for being a wonderful example of how indigenous communities can promote culture and language through media!
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Killing in the Name (Live from Pinkpop Festival 1993) - Rage Against the Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8de2W3rtZsA
2018-09-2749 minFanachu! Podcast#042 - Colonialism: A(nd) Natural Disaster(s)With your support, Fanachu! can continue to provide FREE indigenous political critique, across multiple channels. Go to www.patreon.com/fanachu and gain access to exclusive content and an invite to our exclusive Slack chat!
Down for the Movement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc88Og_Bi2g&feature=youtu.be
2018-09-2048 minFanachu! Podcast#041 - The Mangkhut Mixdown: Dissecting the CLTC Lawsuit + MoreWith your support, Fanachu! can continue to provide FREE indigenous political critique, across multiple channels. Go to www.patreon.com/fanachu and gain access to exclusive content and an invite to our exclusive Slack chat!
"Unquestionably race-based":
https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2018/08/31/unquestionably-race-based/1154698002/
Rudie Can't Fail - The Clash:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ4E4a7Q4Ag
2018-09-1343 min
Fanachu! Podcast#040 - Coffee Convos: Indigenous Rights in the UNManny breaks down the UN Human Rights structure after returning from a month-long fellowship in Geneva at the UN Human Rights headquarters.
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2018-08-0958 minFanachu! PodcastTa' Kuentos w/ Lou Leon Guerrero, Julius Santos and MachålekThis episode is a collaborative project with Julius, of Exposé, as a means of getting to know the politics of each of Guåhan's 2018 gubernatorial candidates. Definitely out of the realm of Fanachu! but it's all good.
Listen to Democrat and Bank of Guam President Lou Leon Guerrero state her case for the economy.
Patreon subscribers also get exclusive access to the post-show broadcast with myself, Miguet and Adrian Cruz.
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2018-06-131h 04Fanachu! Podcast#039 - Millennials, Manåmko' and the Working ClassSYM to everyone who joined us in-person and online at May's teach-in!
37:35 - Billy Bragg/Never Cross a Picket Line
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Fanachu! Podcast#038 - "GANBAROU!" Building Regional Solidarity in Okinawa and GuåhanIndependent Guåhan and PL:SR members Monaeka Flores, Stasia Yoshida, and Becka Garrison talk about their recent trip to Okinawa and Japan in solidarity with activists their opposing massive, harmful U.S. military construction projects.
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Ganbarou - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsEPjPfD4g8
2018-03-011h 38
Fanachu! Podcast#037 - Himawari Run and Regional Politics w/ John "Bolis" GonzalesRecorded this episode on the way to Himawari to find some blueberry bread with John "Bolis" Gonzales, a political advisor and cultural advocate.
SYM to all of our Patreon subscribers! If you're a long-time listener of the show, please consider joining our Patreon base at www.patreon.com/fanachu; or help spread the word on social media!
2018-02-0725 min
Fanachu! Podcast#036 - Radical Reading: Black Nationalism, Identity, and RacismBig shout out to listener Joe Taitano who joined us on the show! It's always awesome to meet and talk to our listeners, and we encourage all of you to connect with us on Facebook if you're interested in joining upcoming discussions. En guiaya hamyo!
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- Manny
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2018-01-261h 01Fanachu! Podcast#035 - "We're not racist," w/ Former COD Executive Director Ed AlvarezGot to sit down with Ed for the first time since we'd met over three years ago when I was reporting for a very anti-decolonization local paper.
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Fanachu! Podcast#034 - Decolonizing the Diet w/ Josh Dee @jdinnawaveJosh and his wife Lola have a beautiful garden in Yoña that they sustain themselves from organically. He's also a musician, and has performed at numerous Independent Guåhan events. Follow Josh on social media @jdinnawave!
Also, SYM to our Patrons. We finally got our Livestream working, and we'll be rolling that out at tonight's Radical Reading session. If you're a patron, you'll be receiving a private link to the video feed, and you'll be able to interact with us directly as the night goes on.
If you're not already supporting the show, you can sign up at www.pa...
2018-01-111h 05Fanachu! Podcast#033 - Radical Reading: Gramsci and HegemonyIf you're interested in joining us at the next Radical Reading session, send us a message on the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Independent-Gu%C3%A5han-1768523633376324/about/?ref=page_internal
2017-12-291h 13Fanachu! Podcast#032 - Stories and Small Talk from "Ayuda"There are so many beautiful and tragic stories shared in this episode, which was recorded at Independent Guåhan's Ayuda i Mañainå-ta event on Dec. 8.
SYM to everyone who helped make the event a success! Let's continue working toward just compensation for our mañaina!
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- Manny
2017-12-281h 03Fanachu! Podcast#031 - One Night w/ Julius (Exposé x Fanachu!)SYM to Julius and Coffee Slut for having me on the show! Looking forward to our next convo.
Check out Exposé at: https://www.facebook.com/exposemediaguam/
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2017-12-132h 09Fanachu! Podcast#030 - Building Guåhan-Okinawa Solidarity w/ Miget & MizukiMiget talks with a visiting scholar and activist from Japan about the similarities in their communities' experiences under U.S. and Japanese imperialism.
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SYM!
-Manny
2017-12-071h 08Fanachu! Podcast#029 - History of Resistance w/ Urunao Descendant Antonio Artero SablanSiñot Antonio shares stories of his discrimination and oppression at the hands of the U.S. military. As a young boy he began protesting against the military for the immoral confiscation of his family's land. He's had M-16s pointed at his head "numerous times," and to this day he continues to oppose militarization and colonization.
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"SYM to our growing Patreon subscriber base! If you haven't already, sign up now for as little as $1 an episode to get first dibs on Miget's upcoming CHamoru podcast series! www.patreon.com/fanachu " - Manny
2017-11-281h 05Fanachu! Podcast#028 - Free-Association (Free-Ass.?) w/ Adrian CruzFree-Association Task Force Chairman Adrian Cruz is a seriously smart dude. Stay up to date w/ his organization at https://www.facebook.com/GuamFreeAssociation/
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2017-11-201h 01Fanachu! Podcast#027 - Language Sovereignty w/ Ken Gofigan Kuper & House of ChamorrosWe talk with Ken Gofigan Kuper about his journey towards fluency in Chamorro and what it's going to take for it to thrive in the future (hint: you have to use it--everywhere).
A big SYM to the San Diego-based House of Chamorros organization for what is our biggest donation yet, and to all of our Patreon supporters!
You can contribute to indigenous media too by going to www.patreon.com/fanachu and becoming a Patron of Fanachu!
2017-11-1052 minFanachu! Podcast#026 Colonial Media and Hegemony / Indigenous Counter-narrativesWe're back from NY and ready to get back into the swing of things! In this episode we tackle mainstream media's role in preserving colonial power--and what YOU can do about it!
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2017-11-0145 minFanachu! Podcast#025 - White Supremacy and Antifa Crossroads w/ Decolonization feat. MachalekManny checks in with Machalek after returning from New York, and the pair talk about racism, left politics, and how white supremacy is evident in the colonial system.
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2017-10-251h 00Fanachu! Podcast#024 - Fraunces Tavern: A UN SpecialIn this episode, Miguet and Manny meet with Alex Tom, a CHamoru high school teacher in NYC, at the historic Fraunces Tavern, a place where American revolutionaries mapped out their independence from England!
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2017-10-1234 minFanachu! Podcast#023 - Bridging Gaps: Resisting Militarism in Okinawa and JapanIt was very cool sitting down with Okinawan reporter Takahiro Miyagi, of the Ryukyu Shimpo, for this very special episode of Fanachu! We also meet two other friends from Kobe University here on Guåhan to study decolonization and political status!
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On Oct. 3, Guåhan delegates will be speaking at the United Nations! But we need your help getting there! You can donate to our cause here: https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-freedom-guam.
You can also let us know what message you'd like us to share with world leaders with your donation.
2017-09-171h 34Fanachu! Podcast#022 - Critical thought is not anti-AmericanismThe group discusses current events (Litekyan, Gregorio Ecle, etc.) framing, American propaganda, and the usual bs we sift through so you don't have to.
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Also, you can help us get to the United Nations in October to testify on a resolution that includes powerful and important language about the continued colonization and militarization of Guam and the direct impediments to the CHamoru people’s right to self-determination.
Click here to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-freedom-guam
Pås yan guinaiya
2017-09-111h 09Fanachu! Podcast#021 - End o' Summer Check-in / Forging Transnational ConnectionsThe gang gets together after returning from various conferences and what not.
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Fanachu! Podcast#020 - Na'lå'la' Concert TeaserThe crew shares their "Songs of Freedom" a few days before the concert on July 4th--Independence Day.
Join us today at Adelup Field from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to hear a solid line-up of musicians and poets.
Seriously, what else are you going to do today--go to a Papa Roach concert... in 2017? Have some decency....
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Fanachu! Podcast#019 - Beauty pageants, "Liberation" Day, etc.Prologue: After falling asleep in the jungle during a leisurely hike, Manny awakens to find that he has been unconscious for nearly a month. He soon learns of a blossoming indigenous consciousness movement developing after the questionable triumph of a recent pageant contestant.
2017-06-2839 minFanachu! Podcast#002 - Dandan Machalek with Machalek SindaluGreat times and with the ever-anonymous Machalek Sindalu. Enjoy!
2017-05-021h 11Fanachu! Podcast#018 - Rally RecapDispensa yu' para i sound quality! We had a large, awesome group this evening. But we are working on upgrading our audio quality.
Biba!
- Manny
2017-04-251h 45Fanachu! Podcast#017 - Natives Under Fire (An Emergency Episode)After weeks of oppressive federal actions, we take to the mics to unpack the discussion over the recent Davis rulings against the Native people of Guam and their human rights to sovereignty and land stewardship.
Join us at the Respect the CHamoru Rally on April 7 @ Adelup from 4-6 p.m.!
2017-03-2351 minFanachu! Podcast#016 - Let's Talk Independent Economy! w/ Joe BradleyJoe Bradley is an economist with Bank of Guam. In 2010 he published a paper outlining economic potentials for Guam under each political status.
He also has a great sense of humor.
2017-03-2258 minFanachu! Podcast#015 - Culture Vultures w/ Vince DiazWidely recognized Pacific scholar Vince Diaz took some time after his presentation at the Guam Museum to talk to us about the trauma of cultural misrepresentations in Western media.
Very cool to meet a man whose texts are widely used across Native studies programs at numerous universities!
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2017-03-122h 11Fanachu! Podcast#014 - Ha'anen Fino CHamoru Ha'On this special day, we fumbled our way through an entire podcast in CHamoru. Enjoy!
Na'lå'la i fino ta'!
2017-03-0558 minFanachu! Podcast#013 - Native Spirituality @ Lasso' FouhaFanachu! veterans reflect on on spirituality at arguably Guåhan's most sacred site. Unscripted, practically unedited--everything here is from the heart.
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If you're planning to visit Fouha, be mindful of the ancient history and cultural importance of the area and the Native people of Guam.
Go with someone who knows and understands the area well; and most importantly, go with love and appreciation, not to conquer.
2017-03-0136 minFanachu! Podcast#012 - Save Litekyan! Environmental Stewardship in the MarianasWe talk with Joni Kerr and Sabina Perez about the renewed effort to save Litekyan (Ritidian) from becoming a Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) for the military's proposed firing range.
Also on the table are Native rights and our role in protecting our natural resources.
2017-02-221h 04Fanachu! Podcast#011 - The View from the Metropol w/ Tony BabautaTony Babauta is the former assistant secretary to the Department of Interior for Insular Affairs. In this episode, he talks about his experience working in D.C. for Guam and the other territories.
2017-02-151h 02Fanachu! Podcast010 - Water Sovereignty w/ PJ San NicolasUOG Agriculture program graduate PJ San Nicholas talks about the insane potential for Guam's water industry under independence.
Don't forget to join the Fanachu! forum on Facebook to talk about the issues we discuss on the show.
SYM!
2017-02-0855 minFanachu! Podcast#009 - Decolonization through Education w/ Albert Toves#009 - Decolonization through Education w/ Albert Toves by Independent Guahan Task Force
2017-01-3156 minFanachu! Podcast#008 - Decolonizing Anarchism w/ Mike & Thovie#008 - Decolonizing Anarchism w/ Mike & Thovie by Independent Guahan Task Force
2017-01-2546 minFanachu! Podcast#007 - Coffee Shop Convos @ Java Junction (Jan. 7)Coffee Shop Convos turns into a support group for colonized people in our biggest event to date. A very special Saina Ma'åse to Java Junction for hosting us.
Next general meeting: Jan. 26 @ 6p.m., Chamorro Village Main Pavilion
2017-01-101h 25Fanachu! Podcast#006 - War Reparations: What You Need to Know w/ Robert UnderwoodUniversity of Guam President Robert Underwood is a long-time Chamorro Rights activist with direct knowledge of the Guam's ongoing war reparations issues.
Find out why Congress' handling of the issue does anything but right the wrongs suffered by Chamorros during World War II.
2017-01-0543 minFanachu! Podcast#005 - Wrapping up the year with Ray Lujan and MiguetUOG Social Work student Ray Lujan talks about applying abuse dynamics to colonialism. Miguet talks about the recent court ruling in the CNMI.
War Reparations Teach-in @ Jan. 5th, 2017 // 6 p.m. // HSS
2017-01-0149 minFanachu! Podcast#002 - Decolonizing the MindFanachu! is an Independence Task Force Media Committee project.
In this episode, Manny Cruz and friends discuss steps to decolonizing education and thinking, the Standing Rock protest, and populism.
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