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The Polytickin' PodcastBallinesian Podcast | Ep 136: Thanksgiving special: Lil Bro Chargers, Raiders new QB, Moana 2 takeawaysWelcome to the Ballinesian Podcast on The Polytickin Network!
Happy Thanksgiving! All the other podcasts might have left you disappointed and sitting out to dry like some of yalls turkeys, but if some emergency holiday (or get away) entertainment is your wish while you're making the drive up to Grandma's house with a van full of family, are already in the kitchen making food, or even just waiting for that Giants-Cowboys game to be over, we got you.
Lance Faletogo and Coach Forest Duldulao give you "Sports Things We're Thankful For" before recapping the Los...2024-11-281h 19
Ballinesian PodcastEp 135 - Chargers survive SNF; Raiders' Bowers looks All-Pro; Quick Hits; Fave Thanksgiving SidesWelcome back to the Ballinesian Podcast! We're starting with the Chargers bucking a decades-long curse of ineptitude with a tough win on Sunday Night Football versus the Cincinatti Bengals. We'll also discuss the (Black and) Silver lining of this season for Raider Nation: finding an absolute DOG in Georgia TE Brock Bowers, who trails only Ja'Marr Chase (73) in receptions with 70 so far of his own. We'll also go down the list of our Quick Hits and give you the latest on all the top teams in the NFL, which former NFLers we think will be immortalized in the Pro Football...2024-11-201h 19
Ballinesian PodcastEp 134 - NFL Playoff Picture; Quick Hits; Pet Names that would make you madWelcome back! We check in on the State of Raider Nation before reviewing which teams are looking to lock in playoff spots as we pass the halfway point of the season. Also: Ranking pet names on how mad you'd be if someone else called your girlfriend them. Follow us on Instagram at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-11-121h 04
Ballinesian PodcastEp 133 - NFL Trade Deadline, Raider Reset, Chargers stack wins, Rejuvenated RBs, can Chiefs go 17-0?Welcome back! Lots to go over this week:
-NFL Trade Deadline
- Raiders fire Offensive Coordinator, OL and QB coaches
- Chargers beat Browns with Defense and Passing game
- Commanders 7-2 with high expectations
- RB Rejuvenation
- Can the Chiefs stay undefeated to 17-0?
- End of Election Season 2024
Follow us on IG, TikTok and Threads at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-11-061h 06Ballinesian PodcastEp 132 - Chargers march on Saints, Raiders head to Cincinnati, Modesto's Via Dolorosa Fall MarketSaturday, November 9th, 12p-6p
Via Dolorosa Fall Market
1331 Cascade Ave, Modesto, CA
Welcome back! Lots to get to this week, from Halloween to Week 8 in the NFL to Election Day, and also spending time talking with Irae Hosea of Le Vasa Island Apparel to learn more about the Via Dolorosa Fall Market coming up in Modesto (55:00), what vendors you can expect to see there, what plans they're having for the church and how the hiring process for a new faifeau works. Follow the show on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-10-312h 06Ballinesian PodcastEp 131 - Tua set to return, Chargers trampled, will Raiders trade Crosby?, Mariota leads CommandersDolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to action next week after missing time due to another concussion. He does not plan to wear a Guardian Cap when he returns. Personal choice. We also discuss the Chargers and Raiders losses in Week 7. Game balls to Cameron Dicker and Daniel Carlson, both had five field goals and accounted for all of their team's scoring. We hit some other rumors and transactions: Could Maxx Crosby be readying for a trade away from the Raiders? Did Mahomes pretend to go out of bounds? Is it okay for men to cry? Raiders also...2024-10-231h 18Ballinesian PodcastEp 130 - Davante Adams traded to Jets, should Raiders fight or tank, Chargers start winning streakDavante Adams was traded to the Jets and is expected to play this Sunday, his hamstring must have healed up on the flight over to New York lol. It's gonna be all vibes and backyard football but might actually go well, we shall see. On the other side of the coin, the Raiders look to move on after trading Adams away, should they fight for a Wildcard playoff chance or just tank to get their rebuild a better draft pick? The Chargers went into Denver and steamrolled the Broncos for their first win in six years at Mile High Stadium...2024-10-171h 16Ballinesian PodcastEp 129 - Jets fire Rob Saleh; Raiders vs Steelers: QB questions; Chargers head to Denver, face NixWelcome back! Football season is in full swing - we got a Firing! The New York Jets released Robert Saleh. Shout out to University of Hawaii's Jeff Ulbrich for taking over as interim head coach. Are the Jets desperate enough to trade for Davante Adams? (Will Aaron Rodgers ever make the playoffs again? Idk... no.) We also talk about the Chargers and Raiders upcoming games in Week 6: The Chargers head to Denver to stop the Broncos-winning streak or add to the growing lore of rookie Bo Nix. The Raiders look to hold down the fort at Allegiant Stadium vs TJ...2024-10-091h 16Ballinesian PodcastEp 128 - Davante Adams trade talk, Raiders beat Browns; Chargers fall to Chiefs; NFL Injuries galoreWe dive into the Raiders Week 4 game vs the Browns before talking about how the team may look moving forward with today's news that Las Vegas is open to trading away WR Davante Adams. Bowers-Powers-Johnson Szn. We also discuss Justin Herbert decided to play through an ankle sprain vs Kansas City in a tough divisional game. We end with the latest season-changing injuries to players you may want to know about. Find us on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-10-021h 08Ballinesian PodcastEp 127 - Raiders' Business Decisions, Pola-Mao to start; Chargers hurt; Which Undefeateds make 4-0Welcome back!
We're previewing Week 4 in the NFL and focused in on the Raiders and Chargers, both with some injured stars that will be out the week. Las Vegas looks to bounce back after a trap game loss at home to the Panthers and with Just Herbert nursing an ankle sprain (and with both his starting offensive tackles out), Los Angeles might tuck tail vs Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and just limp to their Week 5 bye.
We also go through all five of the remaining undefeated teams (they're all on the road this week) and see which one of...2024-09-281h 04Ballinesian PodcastEp 126 - Tua to IR, Bryce Young benched, Chargers to 2-0, Raiders down Ravens, 49ers lose DeeboEp 126 - Tua to IR, Bryce Young benched, Chargers to 2-0, Raiders down Ravens, 49ers lose Deebo by Lance Faletogo2024-09-181h 19Ballinesian PodcastEp 125 - Chargers' Harbaugh Era starts with win over Raiders, CMC out in Week 2?, Puka Nacua to IRWEEK 1! LETS GO! Boatload of injuries and underwhelming offensive production aside, the NFL's opening weekend gave us plenty of new storylines and fantasy football trends to monitor going into Week 2. The Chargers started the Jim Harbaugh Era with a performance they hope becomes typical: winning the rushing and turnover battles (176-71, 3-0) on the way to controlling the 4th quarter to victory. JK Dobbins won't go for 135 yards every week but we know it's on the table. Trade for Gus Edwards. 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was a surprise inactive to most people Monday night vs the Jets AND IS NOW...2024-09-121h 07Ballinesian PodcastEp 124 - FANTASY FOOTBALL DIIIIVEWe're prepping for fantasy football season! Talking about fantasy football and different strategies for drafting and winning your league this year. All about value, knowing the rules and knocking your draft out of the park by not reaching. We'll break it down while not trying to tip our hands to our league rival on the other side of the screen lol.2024-08-281h 03Ballinesian PodcastEp 123 - Puka "OK"?, JuJu released, Schefter's Latest, CeeDee/Jerry Jones, Olympic Basketball champsWelcome in! We're getting ready for football season!! It's coming like Winter, we're only three weeks away from the first regular season game (Thu, Sept. 5, BAL @ KC). Get your fantasy leagues and survivor pools set up already (lol that's a note to self). We dive through the last week of NFL insider Adam Schefter's social media posts, including injury concerns for Rams WR Puka Nacua, Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs, and Vikings QB JJ McCarthy who is set to undergo knee surgery. Y'all trust Sam Darnold? We also talk knowing your worth when it comes to the contract dispute between Cowboys...2024-08-141h 03Ballinesian PodcastEp 122 - Noah Lyles takes Men's 100m, Alex Rose to discus final, Filomenaleonisa Iakopo sets recordsWe've had history being made again and again each day at the Olympic Games, including USA's Noah Lyles taking 1st place (by five-thousandths of a second) in the Men's 100m final in one of the closest races in history, Samoan Alex Rose becoming the first Pacific Islander to qualify for an track and field final, and American Samoan sprinter Filomenaleonisa Iakopo throwing up the "S"(!) and setting her personal best time in the 100m as well as a national record. We also talk the latest in NFL's San Fransisco 49ers attempt to trade WR Brandon Aiyuk and what teams could...2024-08-071h 02Ballinesian PodcastEp 121 - Tua gets contract extension, Raiders and Chargers training camp news, Olympics highlightsTua Man secured the bag! The Dolphins extended Tagovailoa to a 4 year, $212M deal with $167M guarandamnteed. Those second contracts are the generational pay outs. We also talk Packers giving Jordan Love an extension and the Cowboys playing chicken with Dak Prescott who will become a Free Agent at the end of the upcoming season. We also check in with the Raiders and Chargers training camps and what the latest is from the two AFC West franchises installing new coaches and cultures. We'll end with the men's Olympic team outlook after starting a dominant 2-0. Follow us on IG, FB...2024-08-011h 10Ballinesian PodcastEp 120 - PolyFest 2024, Kamala gets "historic" fundraising, Olympic Games start FridayWelcome back! We're talking about what it's like to get a media pass to PolyFest, how Vice President Kamala Harris is shoring up both financial and political support quickly after getting outgoing POTUS' endorsement and USA going for gold in The Games. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-07-241h 34
The Polytickin' PodcastWay Back Whensday | Ch. 24 - NCAA Football gamesTHE POLYTICKIN NETWORK presents
Way Back Whensday | Ch. 24 - NCAA Football games
We're talking through why NCAA Football took an 11-year hiatus before exploding back onto the scene as the recently released EA Sports' College Football 25, the features of the franchise that we liked (much more immersive than Madden), and how Ultimate Team modes are so obviously a cash grab that it's cringey.
Way Back Whensday is a nostalgic conversation podcast hosted by two California-bred Samoans that reminisces about all the things you forgot you remembered. Sefa M and Lance Faletogo head down...2024-07-2038 minBallinesian PodcastEp 119 - Trump survives shooting, College Football 25 hype, Davante Adams vs Chargers social mediaWelcome back to the podcast! We're talking sports but have to start with the event from last week where former US President Donald Trump was shot at during a speaking event in Pennsylvania. Insane times. Forest smoothyl transitions to the hype of the incoming College Football 25 game, unfortunately it's only available on Next Gen consoles so we need to find an Xbox X|S. Also, let us know if you want to join a connected league for your college or with a Heisman hopeful. We also discuss Davante Adams disgust with the Chargers social media team who put his picture...2024-07-161h 03Ballinesian PodcastEp 118 - Bronny drafted by Lakers, Woj's Twitter: first NBA Free Agency moves, Pres Debate falloutWelcome back! This week we're talking about Bronny James being drafted by his Dad's team and if he'll ever escape LeBron's shadow (it's clear he wants to make his own name, and unclear if he would have been drafted if not for LeBron's wish to play alongside him). We also read up NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski's Twitter for all of the earliest Free Agency moves including Klay Thompson to Dallas and Paul George to the Sixers. We end with thoughts on the First Presidential Debate, let's schedule the next one for about 1 p.m. Eastern and a Score Board lol...2024-07-021h 08Ballinesian PodcastEp 117 - JJ Redick is Lakers new coach, to focus team around AD; House of the Dragon S2 so farJJ Redick is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Forest has some takes on the former Duke standout. Also Sami told us about a tweet that will surely get swept under the rug. We talk about what Redick will need in terms of new staff, coaching techniques and free agency moves to get the whole team to "buy in" and get off to a good start. We'll also talk through what's catching our eye in the new season of HBO's House of the Dragon and clashes we expect to arrive quicker than a summer raven (Daemon...2024-06-261h 00Ballinesian PodcastEp 116 - FestPAC, Clark not on Olympics team, Celtics up 2-0, Pili: Nike N7 athlete, Father's DayJoin us as we talk through Le Vasa coming to #4DaysOfAloha in July, remembering when FestPAC was in American Samoa, the uproar over Caitlin Clark not being selected for the US Women's Olympic basketball team, the Boston Celtics going up 2-0 in the NBA Finals as well as our shoutouts to Alissa Pili for signing as a Nike N7 athlete and the Dads for Father's Day.2024-06-1155 min
The Polytickin' PodcastWay Back Whensday | Ch. 23 - Strongest Characters Team DraftTHE POLYTICKIN NETWORK PRESENTS
Way Back Whensday | Ch. 23 - Strongest Characters Draft
We're drafting our STRONGEST CHARACTERS to see whose team will reign above all others. A few rules: No "Gods", no picking the same character, and teamwork matters. Also: You must choose one character from a movie, one from a TV show, one from a video game and a 4th one that will be a BONUS character from any media. Draft your own team to see who will be the Strongest in the TPN Universe.
Way Back Whensday is...2024-06-0839 minBallinesian PodcastEp 115 - Le Vasa x 4 Days of Aloha, How was your AANHHPI month?, Chargers Perfect SeasonWe're going in on what a perfect season for the Los Angeles Chargers looks like (psst, it's already begun!). From clearing out contracts that had the Chargers around $60M over the cap to bringing in a new system's worth of players on short and cheap contracts and in the draft, this new era has taken off much quicker than many may have anticipated. Add on Harbaugh's upcoming training camp and early wins versus divisional rivals in three of the first six weeks, and the Bolts could springboard into 2024 looking like a completely new enterprise with a Super Bowl win that...2024-06-0641 min
Ballinesian PodcastEp 114 - Memorial Day, Celtics sweep Pacers, Raiders' "Perfect" StartWe're back from the Memorial Day weekend and ready to talk sports! The Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers to claim their spot in the NBA Finals where they will most likely meet the Dallas Mavericks who lead their Western Conference Finals series versus the Timberwolves. And Forest gives us the scoop on what a Raiders season looks like where everything is clicking and the team is hitting on all cylinders: Minshew takes over, team adds a veteran CB, Antonio Pierce's persona is adopted by the team. Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-05-2956 min
The Polytickin' PodcastWay Back Whensday | Ch. 22 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTHE POLYTICKIN NETWORK PRESENTS
Way Back Wednesday - Ch. 22 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
In West Philadelphia, born and raised, on the playground is where Will Smith spent most of his days. But that was before getting into one, little fight that would quickly change his life and area code. Shipped out west to live with family like any other delinquent Samoan, Will must now navigate a new life and expectations in the golden streets of Bel-Air, California.
Way Back Whensday is a nostalgic conversation podcast hosted by two California-bred Samoans that...2024-05-2548 minBallinesian PodcastEp 113 - New Caledonia protesting French laws, NBA Conference Finals preview, WNBA charters for allWelcome to another episode of the Ballinesian Podcast. We're catching up on the latest in the NFL offseason before pivoting to what's going on in New Caledonia right now, with indigenous Kanak people protesting new election laws handed down from France and the police forces sent down to quell the rebellioin. We wrap with the NBA Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics versus the Indiana Pacers (update: Celtics took Game 1 in OT, 128-133) and some of the latest updates in the WNBA. Follow us on Instagram at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-05-2254 minBallinesian PodcastEp 112 - WNBA gets chartered flights, Josh Hart playing full games, Raiders/Chargers 2024 opponentsWelcome back! We're in peak NFL offseason form and chatting about anything and everything. WNBA preseason is giving us game-looks at new rookies and the league finally got chartered flights and a Skims sponsorship. The NBA postseason is in full swing with the Nuggets coming back from down 0-2 to even their series with Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. We talk Raiders and Chargers 2024 opponents (AFC West is taking on the AFC North and NFC South this season), our memorable movies by The Rock (Dwayne Johnson movie draft episode now playing on Way Back Whensday) and if it would be...2024-05-141h 10
The Polytickin' PodcastWay Back Whensday | Ch. 21 - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Movie Draft ft. OhHelloMarcusThe Polytickin Network presents
Way Back Whensday - Ch. 21 - The Rock Movie Draft
WBW welcomes Polytickin Network co-founder OhHelloMarcus to help us three-way this big Johnson movie draft to see who can build the best group of blockbusters featuring The Rock. From The Scorpion King to The Rundown to the new Jumanjis, we'll speak on all of our favorite films from Uncle Dwayne and why our list is better than these other two jabronis'. Come smell what we're cooking up but don't forget that our dead homies drink before you do...2024-05-111h 09Ballinesian PodcastEp 111 - Kendrick vs Drake is O-V-Over, Lakers fire coach, NBA Playoffs, AANHPI spotlight/shoutoutsThis weekend in the Kendrick-Drake feud was wiiild, could even be seen as historic. We haven't had artists going at each other directly like this in forever. Listen to who we think won and where it goes from here. We'll also talk on the Lakers parting ways with former coach Darvin Ham and whether they should just make LeBron James the coach until he finishes his time in LA. (Can't fire himself, yeah?) We wrap with a spotlight on some of the Pacific Islanders that have been putting in work in their fields and communities. Get to know them! Follow...2024-05-0755 min
Ballinesian PodcastEp 110 - NFL Draft review for Raiders and Chargers, where Fuaga, Latu, Fautanu were draftedThe Chargers and Raiders (and other 30 NFL teams) took swings at reshaping their rosters for the long-haul with Los Angeles taking Notre Dame OT Joe Alt with the fifth overall pick and Las vegas adding Georgia TE Brock Bowers with their first selection at #13. We'll also go through 1st-rounders OTs Taliese Fuaga and Troy Fautanu and Edge Laiatu Latu and where they were drafted. Follow the show IG at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-04-301h 27Ballinesian PodcastEp 109 - Manulele Tausala wins again, preview NFL Draft picks 1-13: QBs early, Chargers/Raiders pickWe're ready to find out whose going where when the NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Detroit. We're talking through the first thirteen picks and what teams should be doing when they get called onto the clock, from choosing between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, figuring out what's real and what's just been draft season smokescreens and what the Chargers and Raiders should be looking to do at picks 5 and 13. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-04-251h 27Ballinesian PodcastEp 108 - Lakers sneak in, Alissa Pili 8th to Minnestoa Lynx, Holloway is the BMF, Kendrick vs DrakeThis week: We're the newest Minnestoa Lynx fans after Utah F Alissa Pili was drafted eighth overall in this week's WNBA Draft. We talk about her fit with the team, and how the Lynx need to support her training and growth over the first seasons of her pro career. We also talk about the Lakers sneaking into the 7th seed after winning their Play-In match versus the Pelicans. The Lakers are now set to take on the reigning champion, Denver Nuggets. We have to talk about the BMF: Max Holloway and give a pro tip for anyone fighting him in...2024-04-181h 13
Ballinesian PodcastEp 107 - Paopao, Gamecocks dominant run to NCAAW championship, WrestleMania XL/what's next for WWEThis episode we talk about the conclusion of the women's basketball tournament and discuss WrestleMania XL and the WWE's new direction and leadership. Congrats to Senior Te-Hina Paopao, coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks for winning the Women's college basketball national championship following an undefeated regular season. Staley's team has now won two titles in the last three years (three in of last seven tournaments) with a cumulative record of 109-3. We also talk WrestleMania XL, how the Bloodline Rules main event went for Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes and what we can expect with a new era...2024-04-101h 21Ballinesian PodcastEp 106 - Paige Beuckers outduels JuJu to advance to Final Four, Caitlin Clark and Hawkeyes down LSUUSC-UConn went down, JuJu vs Paige. The Lady Huskies advanced to the Final Four after an 80-73 win, Beuckers accounting for 28 and 10 rebounds. We also discuss how Caitlin Clark will deal with the same defense that hassled Watkins. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-04-031h 04Ballinesian PodcastEp 105 - Paopao, Pili, Peneueta, more in Tournament; Shohei's translator's $4.5M gambling debtWe're talking Women's March Madness and more, including Te-Hina Paopao helping guide the Gamecocks into the Sweet 16, BALLINESIAN OF THE WEEK Alissa Pili (35 points, 7 rebounds) and the Utes bounced by the Zags, and what we're expecting to see at the Portland regional games for the women's bracket this weekend. We also breakdown the Shohei story that's been in the news: his long-time interpreter and friend Ippei Mazuhara amassing a $4.5M gambling debt with an illegal California sportsbook and then using Ohtani's bank account to send wire transfers to pay off the debt. Hard not being able to trust someone you...2024-03-271h 07Ballinesian PodcastEp 104 - Why did Justin Fields go to Steelers, Chargers offseason moves, UNC & March MadnessWe try to break down how former Bears QB Justin Fields ended up in Pittsburgh backing up new Steeler Russell Wilson and whether Fields has a chance to take the starting job this year, all the Chargers offseason moves so far and getting ready for March Madness. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok (as long as it's legal lol) and Threads at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-03-191h 13Ballinesian PodcastEp 103 - Free Agency: Saquon to Eagles, Luvu to Commanders, Wilson to Steelers, Cousins to FalconsNFL Free Agency and the new league year are upon us! While deals can't officially be signed until the year starts Wednesday at 4ET, many finished negotiations have already been announced, including QBs Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins heading to new homes, LBs Frankie Luvu and Brian Burns moving on from Charlotte, former Giants RB Saquon Barkley getting called out by another former NY player, as well as the moves already made by our favorite teams in LA, Vegas and Seattle. Listen to the end for our shout out to DragonBall creator Akira Toriyama and how much he meant to...2024-03-121h 29Ballinesian PodcastEp 102 - Russell Wilson; fast 40's at NFL Combine; Fautanu, Fuaga shine; Caleb Williams discussionWelcome back! We're catching up on the latest in the NFL offseason including the Broncos eating a $85M dead cap hit to release QB Russell Wilson, OLs Troy Fautanu and Taliese Fuaga shining at the NFL combine, and whether Caleb Williams should get a stake of the team he's signing to. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com. New episodes every Tuesday.2024-03-0655 min
The Polytickin' PodcastWay Back Whensday | Ch. 17 - NickelodeonThe Polytickin Network presents
Way Back Whensday | Ch. 17 - Nickelodeon
SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Rugrats, all certified classics and all from a television channel made specifically for kids: Nickelodeon. We give a history of how it started as a commercial-free cable package add-on and needed a messy rebrand (SPLAT!) to jumpstart its build into a household mainstay that simulcasted the last Super Bowl. We talked all the classics above plus Hey Arnold! and All That, digitizing VHS tapes, gave an explanation of the premise of Avatar, tell you which one of Drake & Josh...2024-03-0150 minBallinesian PodcastEp 101 - Ace Boogie gets down, Franchise Tag news, what Raiders/Seahawks/Chargers should doWelcome back! New episodes of the #Ballinesian #Podcast release every Tuesday with the latest news and discussion on what's going on in the NFL and Sports.
This week we question how many of us it would take to win a fight versus Cam Newton after the quarterback held off at least three people at a 7-on-7 football tournament. The meat of this episode revolves around the NFL Franchise Tag (deadline for teams to apply tag is Tuesday, March 5) which began with the Bengals officially tagging WR Tee Higgins on Monday. Higgins will now be guaranteed over $21M this year unless...2024-02-2759 minBallinesian PodcastEp 100 - New Coaches & Cultures for Chargers, Raiders, Seahawks; Pod GoalsWelcome back! Triple-digit episodes lets gooooo. We're here for the first NFL-less weekend of the year and looking forward to what our teams have to face to get right before next season. All of the Chargers, Raiders and Seahawks are starting over with new head coaches and having to change their rosters, cultures and gameplans. We also set goals to grow the podcast and be covering the Super Bowl in person.
Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-02-211h 05
The Polytickin' PodcastWay Back Whensday | Ch. 16 - Fighting GamesPrograming Note: New Way Back Whensday episodes will release every other Friday here on The Polytickin Network beginning with this episode. Stay tuned for more details on what changes are coming for WBW and The Polytickin Network.
The Polytickin Network Presents
Way Back Whensday | Ch. 16 - Fighting Games -- Street Fighter. Mortal Kombat. Tekken. Franchises that have stood the test of time in the arena of Fighting Games. We'll talk about them all and more, as we give a history of how fighting games started in the 70's, and what our dream crossover (and same-game) fight matchups...2024-02-161h 01Ballinesian PodcastEp 99 - Super Bowl LVIII Recap, Winners & Losers, Valentine's ShoutoutsWelcome back! We review the consequences of Super Bowl LVIII and what comes next. Mahomes was our biggest winner, as well as Andy Reid and Purdy's height in the pocket; our Losers were Shanahan and Niners' defensive coordinator Steve Wilks who was fired today, as well as Travis Kelce for bumping his old coach. Comment who you think the biggest winners and losers were of Super Bowl 58.
Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-02-1559 minBallinesian PodcastEp 98 - Giveaway details, who will be most affected by SB win or loss, preview SB LVIIIWelcome back! Enter our SB58 Giveaway for a chance to win $58 and some Le Vasa Island Apparel, just follow the Le Vasa and Ballinesian Instagram pages and comment on our giveaway post who you think is going to win the Super Bowl and what the final score will be. We talk about who's got the most at stake going in to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas (Shannahan will either be the whiz kid who couldn't win the big one or finally step into the coaching club that has hoisted the Lombardi trophy after this game.) There's some talk of...2024-02-081h 02Ballinesian PodcastEp 97 - NFL: Who got hired/who didn't, should Raiders draft QB, expectations for Usher halftime showWelcome back! Forest joins us from the road to discuss the newest hires around the NFL (and coaches who we're suprised didn't get hired) as well as what the Raiders should do at QB now that they're set to sign former Cardinals' coach Kliff Kingsbury as their OC. We end with why the Bucks coach got fired and what songs we think Usher will perform at the Super Bowl 58 Halftime Show. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-02-0249 minBallinesian PodcastEp 96 - Meezy - Championship Sunday preview, X-Factors for KC-BAL and DET-SFWelcome back! Shout out to the Uso Meezy for hopping on to preview the NFL Championship Round playoff games in Baltimore and San Fransisco. We discussed what it'll take for each of them four teams to move on to the Super Bowl as well as X-Factors for each squad that need to show up and show out. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube and Facebook at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-01-2847 minBallinesian PodcastEp 95 - Pacific Player emergence, and What a win looks like for Championship Round teamsWelcome back! We talk about the Pasefika players showing out through different levels of football and sports after some hiring and injury news, and then we discuss what a win looks like for each of the NFL Playoff Championship Round teams: Niners (control), Lions (offense), Ravens (defense) and Chiefs (Mahomes/Reid). Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2024-01-231h 05Ballinesian PodcastEp 94 - Le Vasa's Irae Hosea, CA to ban u12 tackle football, NFL coaching carouselWelcome back! Le Vasa Island Apparel founder Irae Hosea joins the show to talk upcoming stops at the Bay's Step Fest and Vancouver's 4 Days of Aloha and grinding out shirt orders to his Print Sesh Playlist. We also discuss California's proposed bill to ban tackle football for kids under 12 and whether it's a safety issue or a parent/state rights issue, and the temperature of #NinerNation now that their playoff matchup vs the Packers is set.2024-01-1646 minBallinesian PodcastEp 93 - THE PLAYOFFS ARE SET!, Puka Nacua sets records, Dolphins lose to BillsWelcome back! Did you know the NFL regular season ended this week? No big deal, just crying a little bit. The playoff field is set and we're going to tell you who each team plays in Super Wildcard Weekend (after talking about the Raiders and Chargers for a little bit). Puka Nacua set the rookie reception and receiving yard record this week, is this a sign of things to come for him and the Rams? Jameis Winston calls an audible that fires up the opposing head coach. The Dolphins couldn't secure the AFC East vs the Buffalo Bills and now...2024-01-081h 06Ballinesian PodcastEp 92 - Raiders harass Chiefs, Ravens top Niners, Dolphins clinch berth, Christmas/New Years zoneWelcome back! Merry Christmas and happy holidays! These are those twillight zone weeks of the football season where we get games on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and it feels like nothing really gets done until the next year begins. The Ravens got a 33-19 win in San Fransisco and forced QB Brock Purdy into four interceptions. Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins beat the Cowboys to clinch a playoff spot and now have an opportunity to win out for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Happy New Year and catch you next episode in 2024.2023-12-2641 minBallinesian PodcastEp 91 - Could Raiders make the playoffs?, Chargers start GM/HC search, Playoff pictures take shapeWelcome back! The playoff pictures are starting to- what's that? Raider Nation wants to start with their 63-21 win over the Chargers? Ok, sure, that happened, and the Bolts fired both their coach Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telsco the next day, setting up a summer of speculation in LA that should have many big time names applying to work alongside Pro Bowl quarterb- what? Back to the Raiders winning and going to the playoffs? #PLAYOFFS??? #JimMora Sure, the Raiders could go on a run in their final three games at Chiefs, at Colts and vs Broncos but even...2023-12-191h 09Ballinesian PodcastEp 90 - Cowboys take NFC East from Eagles, Niners/Ravens in No.1, Both Norths have 3 playoff teamsWelcome back! Four weeks left in the NFL regular season and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. The 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens are all now 10-3 after Week 14. Philadelphia is now the 5th seed in the NFC, while the South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 6-7 and have the 4th seed.Shout out to Utah's Alissa Pili after a career-high 37 and South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao with 15 and 2 assists in that same game for the win. Congrats to the Lakers for winning the first-ever InSeason Tournament NBA Cup and they're going to hang a banner! Dodgers fans are happy...2023-12-1352 minBallinesian PodcastEp 89 - Niners smoke that Philly pack, NFL Playoff Picture after Week 13, Ashanti and Nelly pregnantWelcome back! Instead of a little of every game, we're switching to focus more on the NFL games that are affecting the playoff pictures in each conference. We watched the 49ers pull away from the NFC-leading Eagles on Sunday and we dissect their remaining schedules to see whose more likely to finish with the No. 1 seed. Also congrats to Ashanti and Cornell for Always being their Maybe. Follow us on Instagram at @ballinesian or email us at ballinesian@gmail.com. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2023-12-051h 09Ballinesian PodcastEp 88 - Midweek catchup, Bacon foods, Giddey investigated, Aaron Rodgers back, NBA In-Season TourneyWelcome back! Ep 88 is live where we discuss the new haunted animatronics movie, bacon foods and dishes to impress your crush, Josh Giddey under investigation, Aaron Rodgers cleared for practice just months after Achilles surgery(!!!) and checking in to the NBA's first in-season tournament. Go Lakers! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok and YouTube at @ballinesian and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2023-11-301h 05Ballinesian PodcastEp 87 - Week 12 NFL Recap, Chiefs beat Raiders, Eagles-Bills hits OT, SNF Chargers-Ravens live reactWelcome back! Coach Fresh joins us to break down the overtime thriller that was Bills-Eagles, Forest explains how Chiefs came back in Las Vegas, and I watch the Chargers Charger live on Sunday Night Football. Scores from every game over Thanksgiving Week. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok and YouTube at @ballinesian or email us at ballinesian@gmail.com.2023-11-271h 26Ballinesian PodcastEp 86 - Wk 11 recap: Injuries!, Chargers drop another, AOC the Future?, Jags roar, 49ers look toughWelcome back! We're giving you scores and stats from every game in Week 11 including: So many injuries (Burrow, Andrews, Bosa, more out for season),
Chargers not able to close out at Lambeu,
the Dolphins surviving the Raiders and Aidan O'Connell,
the Jacksonville Jaguars laying the hhhhwhopping on their division rival Titans,
the 49ers getting a vintage Brock Purdy game and much, much more!
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube.2023-11-201h 27Ballinesian PodcastEp 85 - Five Walkoff FGs, 49ers break L streak, Raiders win on SNF, Bad Quarterbacking, Cowboys rollWelcome back! This is the Week 10 NFL Recap, where we cover every game from the week. The Chargers had a shoot out with the Lions in Los Angeles, there were five walkoff game-winning field goals, the Niners won again for the first time in a month, and the Raiders pick up another win on Sunday Night Football versus the New York Jets. Enjoy!
WEEK 10 RECAP --
(2:52) Lions 41, Chargers 38
(11:29) Texans 30, Bengals 27
(14:15) Commanders 26, Seahawks 29
(19:30) Browns 33, Ravens 31
(22:23) Falcons 21, Cardinals 23
(29:33) 49ers 34, Jaguars 3
(31:56) SNF - Jets 12, Raiders 16
(40:01) Colts 10, Patriots 6
(50:16) TNF - Panthers 13, Bears 16
(54:17) Giants 17, Cowboys 49
(57:40) Saints 19, Vikings 27
(59:15) Packers 19, Steelers 23
(1:02:21) Titans 6, Buccaneers 20
(1:04:35) MNF - Broncos @ Bills...2023-11-131h 23Ballinesian PodcastEp 84 - CostULess Turkeytail, Int'l Basketball fans, Next Goal Wins, Veterans Day BBQ menuWelcome back! There's a picture floating around of rotisserie turkeytail for sale at Cost-U-Less in Tafuna, American Samoa so we had to discuss. We also talk about this Saturday's COMMUNITY BASH in MODESTO, CA, the LA Clippers having a full starting five that are home to the Los Angeles area, and what's on the BBQ menu for Veteran's Day. Enjoy!2023-11-091h 17Ballinesian PodcastEp 83 - Week 9 NFL recap: Raiders 1-0 w/o McDaniels, CJ Stroud 5 TDs, Josh Dobbs steps in, Eagles WWelcome back! We've got scores, stats and analysis from every game in NFL's Week 9. The Raiders are undefeated without Josh McDaniels as their head coach this season, CJ Stroud looks like the real deal and threw five touchdowns in a big win, Vikings new QB Josh Dobbs came off the bench to pull a W out of the grave for Minnesota, and much more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads and YouTube at @ballinesian.
Week 9 recap -
(0:23) Giants 6, Raiders 30;
(4:59) Buccaneers 37, Texans 39;
(11:58) Vikings 31, Falcons 28;
(18:52) Cowboys 23, Eagles 28;
(24:30) Dolphins 14, Chiefs 21;
(30:19) Seahawks 3, Ravens 37;
(34:14) Commanders 20, Patriots 17;
(37:55) TNF: Titans 16, Steelers 20;
(43:02) Cardinals 0, Browns 27;
(48:21) Bears 17, Saints 24;
(52:09) SNF...2023-11-061h 16Ballinesian PodcastEp 82 - Raiders fire coach/GM, 49ers get Chase Young, Harden traded to Clippers, How to Trash TalkWelcome back! In this midweek episode, we discuss how the Raiders move forward after firing their head coach and general manager before jumping into different basketball topics including James Harden finally being traded out of Philadelphia, how to perform an efficient step-back jumper and the significance of proper trash talking and more. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube.2023-11-021h 17Ballinesian PodcastEp 81 - NFL Week 8 recap, Panthers' 1st W, Burrow healthy, Mahomes sick, Eagles comeback, Kirk hurtWelcome back! We're breaking down every game from Week 8 in the NFL. All the scores, stats and analysis that you need to know exactly what's going on around the league halfway through the season. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.
(1:06) - Texans 13, Panthers 15;
(3:43) - Bengals 31, 49ers 17;
(10:22) - Chiefs 9, Broncos 24;
(16:05) - Eagles 38, Commanders 31;
(21:58) - Vikings 24, Packers 10;
(27:47) - Rams 20, Cowboys 43;
(33:11) - Jets 13, Giants 10 (OT);
(41:37) - Buccaneers 18, Bills 24;
(44:45) - Falcons 23, Titans 28;
(48:05) - Jaguars 20, Steelers 10;
(52:15) - Browns 20, Seahawks 24;
(53:52) - Saints 38, Colts 27;
(1:00:26) - Patriots 17, Dolphins 31;
(1:04:32) - SNF - Bears 13, Chargers 30;
(1:08:13) - Ravens 31, Cardinals 24;
(1:13:14) - MNF - Lions @ Raiders;
(1:20:30) - Shout Outs.2023-10-301h 27Ballinesian PodcastEp 80 - Purdy concussed, Jokic back at it, LeBron v Father Time, Young TBlazers, are Splash Bros ok?Welcome back! The NBA season has tipped off and we're eager to talk Hoops! This episode we're joined by my brother Luke Jobes, a huge basketball and Trailblazers fan. After discussing 49ers QB Brock Purdy being entered into concussion protocol Wednesday, we hop into the new basketball season by reviewing our favorite teams' rosters and outlook, as well as talk through which players around the League we think will set it off in '23-'24.2023-10-261h 29Ballinesian PodcastEp 79 - Lutiaiafa Lago'o - NFL Wk 7 recap, Eagles soar, Mahomes/Kelce dice Chargers, Horrible HoyerWelcome back! We're joined this episode by CVPIA's Lutiaiafa Lago'o, who helps explain what Central Valley Pacific Islanders Alliance does and who it helps, before we break down every game from NFL's Week 7 slate.
Week 7 recap --
Lutiaiafa Lago'o, CVPIA (1:38)
Bills 25, Patriots 29 (7:01)
Chargers 17, Chiefs 31 (18:01)
Raiders 12, Bears 30 (31:06)
SNF - Dolphins 17, Eagles 31 (38:42)
Browns 39, Colts 38 (52:37)
Commanders 7, Giants 14 (57:57)
Jaguars 31, Saints 24 (1:02:57)
Detroit 6, Ravens 38 (1:09:52)
Steelers 24, Rams 17 (1:15:49)
Packers 17, Broncos 19 (1:18:30)
Cardinals 10, Seahawks 20 (1:24:28)
Falcons 16, Buccaneers 13 (1:29:19)
MNF - 49ers @ Vikings (1:36:42)2023-10-231h 53Ballinesian PodcastEp 78 - Chargers smh, Embiid to Skechers, NBA season expectations, Best 3-man NBA Team, CMC handcuffWelcome back! We're catching up on news and sports in the midweek episode, including the Chargers not being able to beat the Cowboys on Monday Night Football, Joel Embiid signing an exclusive deal with the new basketball division of Skechers, and what we're looking forward to with the NBA season about to tip off. Recorded 10/18/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.
Ep 78 -
(0:27) - Cowboys def. Chargers on MNF,
(22:39) - Embiid to sign shoe deal with Skechers,
(28:15) - Soccer fame dwarfs NBA fame,
(35:54) - NBA Preseason notes,
(50:38) - D-Lo wants to play like "Derrick White",
(54:35) - Jordan Peele, new Harden?,
(1:01:00...2023-10-191h 49Ballinesian PodcastEp 77 - NFL Wk 6 recap - Niners/Eagles 1st loss (gasp), Marcus on "The PMSK", Raiders beat BelichickWelcome back! We're recapping every game from Week 6 with scores, stats and analysis. SPECIAL GUEST @OhHelloMarcus on his new podcast The Pasefika Movie Starter Kit and what to expect as we'll breakdown all the movies you've seen or need to. This week we saw the #49ers and #Eagles take their first loss of the year and now there are NO MORE UNDEFEATED TEAMS. And Forest wants to talk about Notre Dame and the Raiders winning this weekend. ALSO Monday Night Football prediction as the Dallas Cowboys head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers. Listen on Spotify, Apple or Google...2023-10-162h 03Ballinesian PodcastEp 76 - Social Butterfly Toddler, Bouncer Tales, Jefferson/Achane to IR, Jags ascending, LAD sweptWelcome back! We're catching up on news and sports in the midweek episode, including having a toddler that says Hi to everyone she sees, WR Justin Jefferson and RB Devon Achane going on Injured Reserve, and more. Recorded 10/11/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2023-10-121h 07Ballinesian PodcastEp 75 - NFL Wk 5 recap - 49ers roll DAL, Raider fan post-MNF, Bills lag in LDN, JaMarr Chase is 7-11Welcome back! We're recapping every game from Wee k5 including a Raider Nation representative after Vegas was able to hold on vs the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Scores, stats and analysis every week.
Week 5 (Bye: CLE, LAC, SEA, TB)
(4:26) Giants 16, Dolphins 31
(11:31) Bengals 34, Cardinals 20
(15:55) London - Jaguars 25, Bills 20
(21:00) Eagles 23, Rams 14
(28:17) Chiefs 27, Vikings 20
(33:05) Panthers 24, Lions 42
(37:23) Jets 31, Broncos 21
(46:44) TNF - Bears 40, Commanders 20
(51:05) Ravens 10, Steelers 17
(52:32) MNF - Packers 13, Raiders 17
(57:35) SNF - Cowboys 10, 49ers 42
(1:06:43) Titans 16, Colts 23
(1:12:46) Texans 19, Falcons 21
(1:19:01) Saints 34, Patriots 0
(1:33:22) Shoutouts
Recorded 10/9/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.2023-10-091h 47Ballinesian PodcastEp 74 - Bye Weeks return, Cowboys-49ers preview, Harrison Hate, Taco Bell orders, Indigenous PeoplesWelcome back! We're preparing ourselves for the NFL Byes that begin this week with the Browns, Buccaneers, Chargers and Seahawks taking this Sunday off. We preview the biggest game of Week 5 with the Dallas Cowboys (3-1) traveling to face the 49ers (4-0) in San Fransisco, in a battle of two of the NFC's top teams. The Cowboys' defense will have their hands full trying to bottle CMC but we're thinking it's ultimately up to Micah Parsons and the Dallas D to decide the game. We also talk through Rodney Harrison being a weirdo mining an interview for hate comments, how...2023-10-051h 29Ballinesian PodcastEp 73 - NFL Week 4 recap: Bolts sack AOC, Phins flounder, Jets push Chiefs, Taylor Swift, PHI/SF 4-0Welcome back! We're recapping all the Week 4 NFL games. Shoutout to Forest for coming on after his Raiders took an L to the Chargers in Los Angeles behind Khalil Mack's six-sack performance, especially having to sit across from a Chargers fan. We also dive into the Dolphins following up their 70-point game with a 28-point loss to divisional rival Buffalo Bills; Zach Wilson pushing Patrick Mahomes to the brink on Sunday Night Football; how we think the NFL is paying Taylor Swift for this publicity tour; and much, much more. Scores, stats and analysis from every NFL game so far...2023-10-022h 16Ballinesian PodcastEp 72 - CAR-SEA/Frankie Luvu at Lumen Field, Raiders-Chargers preview, Dame to Bucks, Faalili FaamoeFirst midweek episode! We're putting out new episodes every Monday (NFL Recap) and Thursday (More topics) so catch up on all the news and stats you need to know. We start this episode with Forest's recent trip to Seattle to watch Frankie Luvu and the Panthers play the Seahawks and meeting up with Frankie and family post-game. We also preview this week's AFC West rivalry game between the Raiders and Chargers (and make some friendly bets), as well as break down the recent Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks and how it changes the title projections for different teams...2023-09-282h 02Ballinesian PodcastEp 71 - NFL Week 3 recap: Fins put up 70!, Bills trample WSH, Cowboys drop to Cards, Texans W in JAXWelcome back! We're recapping Week 3 in the NFL, including Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins putting up 70 points on the visiting Broncos, Josh Allen and the Bills defense rolling through Sam Howell in our country's capitol, Cowboys Nation in shambles after dropping a game to the Cardinals and much, much more. Scores, stats and analysis from every NFL game so far in Week 3 PLUS our Monday Night Football predictions. Recorded 9/24/2023, Zoom. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.
Week 3 NFL recap
(2:31) Broncos 20, Dolphins 70
(13:43) Bills 37, Commanders 3
(17:14) Cowboys 16, Cardinals 28
(23:15) Texans 37, Jaguars 17
(25:30) Jimmy G-Minkah Fitzpatrick hit live reaction
(28:15) Panthers 27, Seahawks 37
(34:41) Chargers 28, Vikings 24
(47:00) TNF Giants 12, 49ers 30
(49:32...2023-09-251h 51Ballinesian PodcastEp 70 - Comedian James Mane - 49ers to 2-0, Raiders flat vs BUF, Bolts lose in OT, 'Boys trounce NYJWelcome back! Comedian James Mane joins the show to rep for #NinerGang and discuss the season so far for San Fransisco; including Sunday's win in LA vs the Rams, how QB Brock Purdy has the "It Factor", whether Shannahan & Co will finally be able to breakthrough and win a Lombardi, and the 49ers navigating the Salary Cap with many of highest-paid players in the league at different positions. Catch James on Instagram at @comedianjamesmane and weekdays on The Daily Pidgin Podcast with Andy Bumatai and James Mane on YouTube. We also talk about the Ls that the Raiders and Chargers...2023-09-182h 20Ballinesian PodcastEp 69 - NFL Wk 1 recap: Raiders in 1st, Tua too much for LAC, 49ers roll, Joey Benched, PHI holds onWelcome back! We're recapping every NFL game from Week 1 to give you scores, stats, analysis, fantasy advice, injury updates and more. We also debut "Kids from the Rock" highlighting athletes from American Samoa. Subscribe, rate and listen on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Follow on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Threads at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.
Ep 69 - Week 1 Recap:
(00:50) - Raiders 17, Broncos 16
(12:30) - Lions 21, Chiefs 20 (9/7)
(17:55) - Ryan Clark
(21:41) - Dolphins 36, Chargers 34
(40:04) - 49ers 30, Steelers 7
(56:10) - Bengals 3, Browns 24
(1:01:00) - Texans 9, Ravens 25
(1:02:48) - Eagles 25, Patriots 20
(1:05:15) - Cowboys 40, Giants 0 (SNF)
(1:13:50) - Packers 38, Bears 20
(1:16:14) - Rams 30, Seahawks 13
(1:18:10...2023-09-112h 08Ballinesian PodcastEp 68 - Travis Kelce injured, Coach Prime's Time, People's Fund of Maui, American Samoa 2009 TsunamiWelcome back! We made it: September has arrived, and Football Season is about to start! We begin this episode by figuring out what Travis Kelce fantasy mangers should do after the Chiefs' All-Pro TE suffered a hyperextended knee in practice Tuesday, putting his Week 1 availability in doubt. After talking through other football news, including Raiders Chandler Jones being locked out of the facility, we pivot to Deion Sanders leading the Colorado Buffalos into Fort Worth to defeat the TCU Horned Frogs, and whether we "believe" yet or not. We get to some fantasy football before starting to discuss Oprah and...2023-09-061h 58Ballinesian PodcastEp 67 - Forest's Hawaiian homecoming, Drake's "It Was All A Blur", LV/LAC/SEA W-L predictionsWelcome back! (1:24) We talk story with Forest as he recounts his recent trip home to Oahu to celebrate our brother's wedding, describes the food he had while there and makes plans to film food content to show people how to make certain island comfort foods at home. (49:40) At Climate Pledge Arena, Mike caught Drake's "It Was All A Blur" tour and recommends you do too. Listen for what he saw, from the banger setlist to open the show to 21 Savage being rushed by a fan to what song finished the night. (1:06:20) We talk through how some recent fantasy football drafts...2023-08-291h 58Ballinesian PodcastEp 66 - Destination Fantasy Draft, Crazy league rules, Fantasy prep, Commish duties, Air travel tipsWelcome back! We're recapping Mike's fantasy draft destination golf trip and all the draft nuggets he learned while auctioning a monster RB room, as well as playing golf for the first time by sending full 18-hole rounds on back-to-back days and seeing a hole-in-one. We talk through what fantasy bonuses and crazy league rules we've played with. While evaluating each of Mike's players, we dive into draft projections and how to be strategic when drafting, like saving your Auction dollars for later to be able to easily outbid cash-strapped managers. Tons of good draft prep material from multiple teams and...2023-08-221h 37Ballinesian PodcastEp 65 - Mack Moli - Maui response, Last Saturday, 49ers outlook, Hero RB vs Zero RB draft strategiesWelcome back! This week we welcome musical artist, battle rapper and Executive Producer of Last Saturday with Mack and the Late Night Show on Instagram Live, Mack Moli, to join the dias, as we discuss the horrific Maui Fires and inspiring community response, as well as the latest we've heard on what's needed for donations. We pivot to football season and get to talk Niners with a life-long 49ers fan, as we look over a stacked roster put together by GM John Lynch, and we ask Mack if thinks the Niners are in "Super Bowl or Bust" territory, while also...2023-08-151h 31Ballinesian PodcastEp 64 - PolyFest recap, Montgomery Riverfront brawl, Fantasy Football notes, PAC-12 down to 4 teamsWelcome back! We met up at The PolyFest in Auburn, WA and had a good time, we'll tell you all about it from the musical performances to all the varieties of food to the dope vendors and organizations. We also breakdown the Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, from the drunken beginnings of parking your pontoon boat in a reserved docking space to an appearance by Black Aquaman/Michael B Phelps to the viral cameo of a plastic folding chair being used as a WWE-style weapon. What did the Hat Throw signify to you? With Fantasy Football and the NFL on the precipice...2023-08-081h 54Ballinesian PodcastEp 63 - Joe Burrow (Calf), Colts' Owner vs Colts' RB, the PAC-9, Isumu's, PI Women Ballers, EdiblesWelcome back! We'll see y'all at The PolyFest this Saturday (8/5) in Auburn, WA. Get your tickets here: https://e.sparxo.com/Polyfest2023.
We gather this week to analyze and talk about Joe Burrow's non-contact injury and how it affects his contract negotiations, the Bengals' camp and the League; the insane drama between Colts' Owner Jim Irsay and Colts' RB Jonathon Taylor; how the PAC-12 can rebound from Colorado's announced conference exit; the best roadside restaurant in American Samoa; some of the best PI Ballers in basketball; quite possibly the most delightful dinner gift ever received; and Facebook's class action settlement...2023-08-011h 47Ballinesian PodcastEp 62 - RBs underpaid, Tua goes full-sleeve?, Samoan Golden Bachelor, Forcing trades in NBAWelcome back! We're talking about whether running backs in the NFL should be getting paid "Max" contracts, whether Tua Tagovailoa's reported new full-sleeve tattoo indicates a MVP-season incoming, how ABC's Golden Bachelor would go if filmed in American Samoa, and also the recent forced trades that NBA players like Ben Simmons, James Harden and now Damian Lillard are trying to get worked out. Lots of contract and team building/finances talk this episode. We also talk on an American Samoa Rep threatening to slap another while in session, the Carlee Russell fake abduction, what we'd do if we won the...2023-07-252h 01
The Polytickin' PodcastEpisode 18: Margaret Mead is a Nerd Who Had to Read the Encyclopedia!Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin' Podcast! The Pod Boys are out here poddin' and they're collaborating, my friends. The Washed Boys play host to two special guests, Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao, the duo behind THE BALLINESIAN PODCAST. The two delve into their careers, their accolades, and what brought them together to start their show. Lance wonders how we can think like a CEO, not an employee, because none of them want to work a real job. They'd much rather work for themselves.
Marcus then asks the boys that dreaded "representation" q...2023-02-071h 32
Ballinesian PodcastEp 36 - Chandler Jones returns fumble (INT?) to get Raiders' win, Herbert & Co. find a W vs TitansEp 36 - Chandler Jones returns fumble (INT?) to get Raiders' win, Herbert & Co. find a W vs Titans by Lance Faletogo2022-12-2037 min
Ballinesian PodcastThe BLAKEZERS Show 001 - Nov 8, 2022Let's talk basketball. The Lakers and Blazers to be specific and everything in between in general. Lance Faletogo and Luke Jobes breakdown how their teams have started the season and their expectations for the next week and moving forward. Email your complaints or basketball thoughts/question to Ballinesian@gmail.com.2022-11-091h 12
Ballinesian PodcastEp 32 - Recapping Week 5 for the Raiders and Chargers and Le Vasa Breast Cancer AwarenessRecorded on Wednesday, October 12th Lance and Forest recap the Raiders trip to Kansas City, Davante Adams assault charge, how the Chargers survived the Browns in Cleveland, Tua being ruled out ahead of Week 6 and Le Vasa's special Breast Cancer Awareness shirts for sale at pop-ups throughout the Bay, with proceeds benefitting multiple non-profit organizations. Follow @le_vasa on Instagram to learn more.2022-10-141h 29Ballinesian PodcastEp 26 - Photographing The PolyFest, Serena's "evolution" from tennis, Dolphins fined and suspendedLance and Forest speak on SamoanDoughBoi's trip to Auburn, WA for The PolyFest last week and being able to record and photograph Pasefika artists and vendors including Le Vasa Island Apparel, Serena William's "evolution" away from tennis to focus more on projects and growing her family, and how the Dolphins tried to replace Tua Tagovailoa with Tom Brady by illegaly tampering with both the Bucs' QB and the Saints' former (current at the time) coach, Sean Payton. Miami has subsequently been fined their first-round draft pick in 2023 and third-round pick in 2024 while also being fined $2,000,000 and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross...2022-08-101h 33Ballinesian PodcastEp 25 - Sunset Marriage Proposals, Le Vasa events, Deshaun Watson suspended, Criticizing other PolysLance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao discuss @samoandoughboiphotography's capture of our brother's sunset marriage proposal and capturing life's moments through his camera lens, the recent Wave of Le Vasa back into the PNW, and supporting other Polys vs policing Polys' criticisms. Also, Deshaun Watson gets six game suspension, less than recent suspensions handed out for "substances" - ahem - weed - (16 games) and betting (17 games), what's that signify? Also, NFL training camp thoughts on Raiders and Chargers. Also, why do shoes cost $100 and reminiscing on shopping at The Shoe Tree back in American Samoa.
Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com2022-08-021h 48Ballinesian PodcastEp 18 - Davante Adams to Raiders, Russell Wilson leaves Seattle & other NFL Trade/Free Agency movesLance Faletogo, Forest Duldulao and Luke Jobes talk NFL trades and free agency and how recent moves to the Chargers, Raiders and Seahawks set them up for the upcoming season. Las Vegas Head Coach Josh McDaniels gets Davante Adams, who will open up Derek Carr's offensive ceiling. Chargers add former Patriots' CB JC Jackson and Bear's EDGE Khalil Mack to add alongside Derwin James and Joey Bosa. Seahawks trade Wilson to Broncos for three players and two first- and two second-round picks, does that mean they'll take a quarterback in the Draft? Also, Forest and Luke try to explain how...2022-03-231h 30Ballinesian PodcastNFL PLAYOFF PREVIEW (1/14/2022)Ballinesian Sports NFL Playoff Preview -- Lance and Forest, joined by Seahawks 12s Luke Jobes and Clayton Morter, break down each of the six Wildcard Weekend playoff games, including what Renfrow and the Raiders need to do to beat Burrow and the Bengals, Patriots-Bills III happening in near zero-degree temperatures, and how the Rams will roll the NFC West rival Cardinals. Also, a quick NBA debriefing of the Blazers either tanking or making the 6th seed. Bulls No. 1 in the East. Wow. Lakers will figure things out... right?2022-01-151h 40Ballinesian PodcastChargers-Raiders Play Week 18 For Playoff BerthLance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao previewing the season's final game, which pits AFC West foes against each other for a postseason berth. The Chargers travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders, whoever wins might have enough juice to make a run to the Super Bowl. We share our 3 Reasons why the Raiders/Chargers will win the biggest game of the biggest NFL season ever.2022-01-061h 45Ballinesian PodcastBallinesian Yearly Recap (12/31/2021)BALLINinesian Recap (12/13/2021) with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down this year in the NFL and fantasy football lessons we learned in 2021, and ways to be a help to others in the New Year. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest sports analysts available.2022-01-011h 54Ballinesian PodcastBallinesian Recap (12/13/2021)BALLINinesian Recap (12/13/2021) with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down this week in Sports and every Week 14 NFL game, including why you shouldn't meet pregame on your opponent's mid-field logo, Justin Herbert showing off his cannon vs New York B, and team's looking to lock up playoff spots here in towards the end of the season. Also, the passing of former Broncos WR Demariyus Thomas. Also, college football playoff rankings and coaches on the move to LSU, USC, Miami. Also, the Chicago Bulls postponing multiple games due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Tune in every week for a recap from a...2021-12-141h 46Ballinesian PodcastBallinesian NFL Recap Week 13 (12/5/2021)BALLINinesian Recap (12/5/2021) with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down this week in Sports, including Nick Saban and Alabama taking over at the head of the College Football Playoff after beating Georgia, the AFC playoff picture getting crowded, and thoughts of starting a photography business. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest sports analysts available.2021-12-061h 04Ballinesian PodcastBallinesian Recap (11/22/2021)BALLINinesian Recap (11/22/2021) with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down this week in Sports, including Oregon falling out of the College Football Playoff, Justin Herbert leading the Chargers to victory over the Steelers on Sunday Night Football, and Jonathan Taylor going berserker versus the Bills. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest sports analysts available.2021-11-231h 52
Ballinesian PodcastBallinesian Sunday Recap (11/14/2021)BALLINinesian Sports Sunday Recap (11/14/2021) with Lance Faletogo, Forest Duldulao and Luke Jobes. Breaking down this week in Sports in both the NFL and NBA, including the Chiefs Sunday Night win over the Las Vegas Raiders; Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton returning from time off to different outcomes; and what Coaches would say to the winless Detroit Lions after their tie with the Steelers on Sunday. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest sports analysts available.2021-11-151h 07Ballinesian PodcastSunday NFL Recap Week 9BALLINinesian Sports NFL Recap, Week 9 with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down all Week 9 NFL games, including Josh Allen being harassed by Josh Allen as the Bills lost to the Jaguars, Justin Herbert and the Chargers pulling a close one out in Philadelphia and the Broncos opening with a 30-point lead vs the Dallas Cowboys. Also, thoughts on Henry Ruggs III and the Raiders situation moving forward and what Coach Forest would say to that lockerroom. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest NFL football heads available.2021-11-081h 49Ballinesian PodcastSunday NFL Recap Week 8BALLINinesian Sports NFL Recap, Week 8 with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down all Week 8 NFL games, including Cooper Rush leading the Cowboys to a win vs the Vikings on Sunday Night Football, Tom Brady and the Bucs losing a division game to Trevor Siemian and the New Orleans Saints and the Bengals getting tickets to the Mike White Show in New York. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest NFL football heads available.2021-11-011h 32Ballinesian PodcastTuesday NFL Recap Week 7BALLINinesian Sports NFL Recap, Week 7 with Lance Faletogo and Forest Duldulao. Breaking down all Week 7 NFL games, including Tua's play in back-to-back Dolphins' losses, Penei Sewell shoving his fist in Aaron Donald's facemask and Jamar Chase making the Bengals (and Joe Burrow) look smart. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest NFL football heads available.2021-10-271h 40Ballinesian PodcastMonday NFL Recap Week 6BALLINinesian Sports NFL Recap, Week 6 with Lance Faletogo, Forest Duldulao, Lucas Jobes and Will McCoy. Breaking down all Week 6 NFL games, including Seahawks at Steelers, Cowboys at Patriots, Raiders at Broncos and Chargers at Ravens. Tune in every week for a recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest NFL football heads available.2021-10-191h 22Ballinesian PodcastSunday NFL Recap Week 5Sunday NFL Recap, Week 5 with Lance Faletogo, Forest Duldulao and Lucas Jobes. Breaking down all completed Week 5 NFL games, including Rams vs Seahawks, Bear vs Raiders and Browns vs Chargers. Tune in every Sunday night for a weekly recap from a rotating roundtable of the biggest NFL football heads available.2021-10-111h 06