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Behind the LavalavaEpisode 52. Behind the Flames: A Conversation with Fireknife Expert Rex TiumaluSend us a textGet ready for an inspiring episode of our podcast as we chat with the Rex Tiumalu, a world fireknife champion and a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. In this episode, Rex shares his incredible fireknife journey and the many opportunities he's encountered along the way.As the founder of Hula Afi and the host of the Fireknife Life podcast, Rex is a true expert in the world of fireknife. But he's also an inspiration to many Polynesian people, as he is breaking barriers and setting an example in the entertainment industry...
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Fireknife Life PodcastEP 39 Polynesian Rising Star Lehi FalepapalangiJoin us for another Episode of the Fire knife life podcast with the Toko Lehi
2021-03-251h 38Fireknife Life PodcastEp 38 Group Leader of Taaroa Nui Mana KekahunaToday’s episode is about the Polynesian Industry in Maui and more inspiring things.
2021-03-181h 21Fireknife Life PodcastEp37 First Hula Dancing Representative guest Mahealani KamauE KOMO MAI FAMILY to the Fireknife life podcast. Learn about Hula life and the industry of being a Professional Polynesian Dancer
2021-02-2455 minFireknife Life PodcastEp36 Tapu Series Creator Joshua LeomitiThe Master Mind of The new Polynesian series Tapu
2021-02-0654 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 35 Cultural identity with the Amazing Meikel ReeseSeason 2 starts off with the amazing Meikel speaking about cultural identity and also giving your self ways to love yourself through your culture
2021-01-0652 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 34 The Perspective of a Legend on the rise and family legacy with Leiisa Case of Hiva KatoaTune in to this exciting podcast with the one and only Leiisa
2020-11-213h 00Fireknife Life PodcastEp 33 Talking with Tatau Artist Master Patu MamaTuiWelcome back to the Fire knife life podcast this episode comes to you from the island of Tahiti with Patu .
2020-10-3032 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 32 How Family is important to the culture the love of Siva Afi and Polynesian arts with SierraThis an amazing family episode enjoy this awesome podcast
2020-10-181h 05Fireknife Life PodcastEp 31 Drumming Coming from a Talented Family with OlinWelcome back to the Fire knife life podcast today we got bruddah Olin get into his mind about drumming wrestling and the relationships you build in this industry
2020-10-121h 57Fireknife Life PodcastEp 30 The Art OF Drum making and being apart of Pasifika Drums with Christian verbeekWelcome back I can’t believe it has been 30 episodes already super crazy . Today we have the amazing Christian Verbeek of Pasifika Drums I’m so glad that we go to talk about the art of drum making and where it has taken him and how he has helped hundreds of groups around the world
2020-10-0150 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 29 The Importance of a Culture to enhance your passion with Hinatea ColombaniWelcome back to the Fire knife life. Hinatea has such a love for cultural preservation and love for more then the arts and her views of competition and Tahiti is so amazing you all are gonna love this.
2020-09-2351 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 28 Perserverance in The Music Industry with Voiceplay’s JnoneWelcome back Today we have JNONE he talks about Voiceplay Disney And being strong towards your goals. I’m so excited for you all to laugh be inspired by this amazing singer cheeeehooo
2020-09-161h 09Fireknife Life PodcastEp 27 Influencing and Teaching the next generation with Afa TualauleleiWelcome back Fire knife life Family today we have the awesome Afa . He walks through his college years but also telling us how Polynesian arts influence his teaching style and how Fire knife provided him the tools to push through
2020-09-091h 07Fireknife Life PodcastEp 26 Breaking Down Barriers in The Fire knife World with Jeri GaleaiWelcome Back to the Podcast Everyone we stick back to our Fire knife roots with Jeralee Galea’i . Check out her Docuseries on the Polynesian Cultural Center Youtube Page she is a champion on and offstage.
2020-09-0238 min
Pacific Business PodcastRex Tiumalu: World Fireknife Champion, The Mana Collective, Film “Inner Battle” (2022)Interview with Rex Tiumalu about his passion for the fireknife dance, his dedication to Samoan/Polynesian culture, his gratitude for his family and friends, his line of business, and his excitement to serve the community. The Mana Collective is Samoan, Pacific Islander owned and managed. Lani, Cam, and Rex make a great Mana Collective team because they care for and respect each other. Rex shares his experiences and insight into working as a dancer and running businesses.
This episode is about 1 hour and 30 minutes long, and it's worth it. You may want to download it because there's a lot of p...
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Fireknife Life PodcastEP 25 | Turning Fireknife into a Career with Chief TuiTalofa Everyone Today we are with the Fire knife Influencer and Rapper brother Bryan Hinton AKA Chief Tui we talk about our Fire knife inspirations but also what he is doing to change the landscape of the sport heaweeegoooo
2020-08-2659 min
Fireknife Life PodcastEP 24 | Teaching Tahitian Dance and Taking It Global with Tehani RobinsonThis episode is filled with amazing inspirational insights of Ori Tahiti and just loving the culture
2020-08-201h 10
Fireknife Life PodcastEP 23: Tawsh Lavata'i on Polynesian Identity and Turning Art into a BusinessWelcome to another episode of Fireknife Life Podcast! This week, Rex Tiumalu is speaking with momtrepreneur Tawsh Lavata'i, a talented Polynesian artist who is currently working on turning her art into a successful business. Tune in to hear a great and diverse conversation talking about topics from Polynesian business to identity and family. Cheeehooooo!
2020-08-131h 27Fireknife Life PodcastEp 22 Building the Future with Marcel QuirozWe are back with brother Marcel . Veteran drummer Grammy nominated sound producer super inspiring episode
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Fireknife Life PodcastEP 21 Umi Sexton and the True Meaning of Being a Fireknife ChampionThis episode is filled with knowledge on the life of a professional Fire knife Dancer so happy to have one of my idols speak on his experience from Stage to Competition and the differences.
2020-07-0849 min
Fireknife Life PodcastEP 20 | Moemoana Schwenke on Breaking Down Walls and Creating Your Own Cultural IdentityThis episode features the lovely she's a trailblazer in the world of women's fireknife dancer. She's danced with various groups such as Te Vaka and Matavai and is a true woman warrior. Listen to the whole thing for advice on being young in a Polynesian dance world full of veterans.
Music track: Firebrand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2020-07-021h 04
Fireknife Life PodcastEP 19 Creating a Legacy Through Drumming With Sefa DrumsThis episode is with the amazing Sefa world wide leader and drumming practictioner I’m so proud to have this visionary man on the podcast.
Music track: Firebrand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2020-06-2554 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 18 Storytelling and Confronting social issues Through Polynesian Dance with Heu TaumoefolauThe podcast is getting more deep with this episode with TeVaka Nui’s own Heu .She has such an amazing passion and deep love for the art and using her talents to bring forth Change and positivity in the world.
2020-06-111h 18Fireknife Life PodcastEp 17 Starting and Growing a Polynesian Buisness with Siva Afi Company Founder Keenan ChungThis episode here is truly one of my favorites he gets into being a Buisness owner in the Fire knife world his love for dancing and Tihati Productions and the community he has helped to build within our genre.
2020-06-0656 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 16 : Polynesian Dance Instructor and Fire knife Dancer Natalie Oloa Mauga Mu WeekNatalie is the bomb I’m so happy that she is apart of this amazing Polynesian dance community . You will leave this episode inspired and laughing lol
2020-06-021h 17Fireknife Life PodcastEp15 Fire knife Performer Tuika Faumuina Mauga Mu weekThis episode is the most awesome and inspiring yet. He is such an inspiration to all of us in Mauga Mu and Tihati productions so proud to call him my brother in Fire.
2020-05-2750 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 14 5x World Fireknife Champion Mikaele OLOA Founder of Mauga MuThis episode is really the most insightful in the Fire knife world and the way the art form brings people together . He is such an inspiring and humble person on and off stage.You are gonna get your mind blown with all this knowledge and wisdom coming through
2020-05-211h 20Fireknife Life PodcastEp 13 3x Fire knife World Champion Multitalented VJ TIUMALU (Mauga Mu week)Mauga Mu week is starting with a bang with my Brother Vj TIUMALU I’m so proud of him and everything he has accomplished this episode shows how close we are the struggles of being champions young and our journey in dancing with many of the worlds top Polynesian Productions.
2020-05-161h 23Fireknife Life PodcastEp 12 Ori Tahiti Ambassador YouTube Sensation Teacher Kanani AsuegaThis episode was so awesome and eye opening so blessed and honored to have a young star of the world of Polynesian dancing share her beginnings in Lokelanis Also her journey all around the world .
2020-05-031h 05Fireknife Life PodcastEp 11 World Champion Fire Knife Dancer And Laie Ambassador Owner of Vaimatina David Galea’iThis episode is super close to my heart because he is one of my Fire knife heroes on and offstage this is such an inspirational message love letter to Laie and PCC and to Worlds Get ready for some more fiyahhhh
2020-05-011h 15Fireknife Life PodcastEp 10 Ori Tahiti Polynesian Legend MEVINA LiufauThis episode is gonna be another ride into the world of Polynesian dancing and advice about being all in when it comes to the culture his rise from Nonosina to Tavake rereata in Japan Enjoy this beautiful message and inspiring episode with one of my heroes
2020-04-261h 44Fireknife Life PodcastEp 9 Fire knife champion Walt Disney World Fire Performer and Vocalist Philip Laiuni MauigoaThis episode here is one of the funniest episodes and it shows the chemistry we have. This is my first best Friend in my whole life. He has an amazing story of being from Samoa and building a life here In America performing for the top productions in The World Disney Luau and Festival of the Lion king sit back and relax and enjoy the craziness that is us lol.
2020-04-231h 22Fireknife Life PodcastEp 8 Te aho Nui Founder and Veteran Dancer and World Renowned Polynesian Dancer Competitor LeolaniOur First Female guest.Leolani is so full of life and passion about what she does I’m so thankful to have her on to give more insight on the professional dancer world, competition ,and group owner world. Get ready for more inspirations and kinda the craziness that gets in to recording this lol
2020-04-1952 minFireknife Life PodcastEp 7 NFL MLB WWE Mental Perfomance Coach Justin Sua on Leadership and reaching for greatnessThis episode I’m truly proud to have The amazing Justin Sua he has accomplished so much career wise and family. He is such an inspiration to all of us in the Polynesian community and the world. Get ready to be inspired and Motivated.
2020-04-1856 minFireknife Life PodcastEP 6 World champion Fire knife legend and Ambassador Martin TevagaThis man right here is the Epitome of Legend Status in the Sport of Fire knife speaking about his ups and downs of life by simultaneously speaking from the heart about family and how it shaped him. You don’t wanna miss this.
2020-04-141h 12Fireknife Life PodcastEp 5 Lokelanis Founder and Polynesian Entertainment legend Roy AsuegaThis episode is super inspiring and insightful about the Group of Lokelani also the advice for us Polynesian performers to be better in all aspects this was a true blessing to have him sit back relax and be inspired
2020-04-1348 minFireknife Life PodcastEP 4: Tahitian Dance World Champion Tylon Teaitu BuendiaThis episode to me is the most in depth look at not just the Tahitian World but dancing for Disney and Sea World how we are best friends the hardships but also knowing when to move on and find purpose in what you are passionate some things will shock you but also inspire you to be grateful for the moment and shows that it is good to be a jack of all trades. Every Polynesian dancer should hear this.
2020-04-091h 44
PolysRUsMultiple World Fire Knife Champion Rex TiumaluRex Tiumalu shares about the fire knife dance world and how he’s able to share that with the world and introduce the Polynesian culture to all. We go in depth about dance and music of the Pacific and how it connects us deep in our history, traditions and heritage. This champ is all heart in uplifting our people and sharing the Polynesian culture with fire and much more!
2020-04-061h 16Fireknife Life PodcastEP 3: Fireknife Legend and Ambassador Kuinsue LeiatauaGet ready for another episode of life lessons Fire knife achievements And insights he is a family man champion in all aspects and such an incredible human being you will leave this podcast inspired heaweeeeekooooo
2020-04-011h 042020-03-3100 minFireknife Life PodcastEP 2: New Zealand Fire knife legend JustyceThis is the funniest episode yet but also the most insightful episode about following your dreams and being involved in your passion we have more special guests in this but this is gonna be fun enjoy.
2020-03-3154 minFireknife Life PodcastEP 1: Tahitian drumming legend Tera boyListen to the journey of one of the most awesome ambassadors of all Polynesian culture this man is the bomb
2020-03-291h 30
Theme Park LegendsRex Tiumalu- Performer,Fire-knife Dancer, Disneyworld, Sea WorldRex Tiumalu is a champion fire knife dancer and Disneyworld cast member. Rex tells us how a passion for fire knife dancing took him all the way from his home on the isle of Samoa, all the way to Walt Disneyworld in Orlando dancing in the much loved Lion king musical. We also talk about what it's like being a theme park worker when your park is shut down during a global pandemic. You may need to adjust your thermostat, because this episode is on fire, so let's get to my interview with champion fire knife dancer, Rex Tiumalu.
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