The Coconut Wireless Podcast aims to share the stories of Pasifika people around the globe.
We aim to give Pacific Islanders a platform to tell their stories their way.
Episode 41 - Lepani
My guest in The Bure this week is the wonderfully talented musical artist, Lepani. Listen as he takes us through his life as a musician and the various corssroads that he came to along that journey.
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Instagram: @lepanimusicc
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2/18/2024 • 34 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 40 - TeKahui Ote Rangi
This episode my guest in The Bure is talented musician and content creator TeKahui Oter Rangi. Listen as he takes me through his musings on life, music and thriving in the age of social media.
Please follow TeKahui on social media:
Instagram: @tekahui.ote.rangi
TikTok: @tekahuioterangi74
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2/12/2024 • 27 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 39 - Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt
This week I am joined in The Bure by Mark Hunt who shares his story of life as a professional prize fighter in some of the biggest promotions in the world.
Please follow Mark Hunt on social media:
Insta:
@therealmarkhunt
@markhuntfighter74
Facebook: @therealmarkhunt
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2/4/2024 • 21 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 38 - Waikato Falefehi
My guest in the Bure this week is Waikato "Kato" Falefehi, a devoted family man who uses boxing as a way to provide for his family.
Please follow Waikato and Valu Falefehi on Instagram:
Waikato: @katofaleripa
Valu: @little_valu_falefehi
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1/28/2024 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Epsiode 37 - Bula Ballers
For the first episode of 2024 I am joined in The Bure by Ratu Rabelo Navara of Bula Ballers who takes me through his experiences moving from Lautoka, Fiji to The United States and how he is now using the lessons he learned on that journey to help people making similar transitions today.
Please follow Bula Ballers on social media:
Insta: @bulaballers
Website: www.bulaballers.com
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1/21/2024 • 34 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 36 - Taqele Naiyaravoro
My guest in the Bure this week is Taqele Naiyaravoro who shares the story of his journey from playing under 20's for the mighty Nadroga Stallions in Fiji to representing the Australian Wallabies and a host of elite rugby union clubs around the globe.
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10/29/2023 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 35 - Rama Chand
My guest in The Bure this episode is Rama Chand. A Fijian born man who was raised in South Auckland and pivoted from a promising rugby union career into a coaching and development career which has taken him to his current role as the Director of Rugby Development for Georgia Rugby Union.
Please follow Rama on Instagram at @ramanovanz
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10/22/2023 • 56 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 34 - Joe Daymond
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the very funny Joe Daymond, a Fijian/Māori comedian based in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Listen as Joe shares insights into his work in the comedy space, the things that drive him and his journey to get to where he is today.
Please follow Joe Daymond on social media:
Instagram: @joe.daymond
Facebook: Joe Daymond (comedian)
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8/20/2023 • 54 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 33 - Dene Halatau - NRL Legend
My guest in The Bure this episode is Dene Halatau who shares his story of playing in the NRL, representing the New Zealand Kiwis and also talks about his own podcast "Can You Be More Pacific".
Please find the Can You Be More Pacific podcast at the link below:
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/can-you-be-more-pacific
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8/14/2023 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 32 - Aaron Groom - Fiji Bati
Catch my chat with Fiji Bati legend and Prop Tech entrepreneur Aaron Groom as he chats with me about his time representing his country on the footy field and his amazing journey from elite rugby league to starting a successful property career.
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Please follow Aaron on social media:
Personal Instagram: @aaron.grxxm
BuyCloud Instagram: @buycloud.io
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Intro music written and performed by Liam Olsson
8/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 31 - Ratu Leone Rotuisolia - Fijian Drua
Catch my chat with Fijian Drua and Flying Fijians representative Ratu Rotuisolia and hear him share his journey from the prolific rugby nursery of Sydney University Rugby Club to representing his nation at the Super Rugby and international level.
Please follow Ratu Leone Rotuisolia on social media:
Instagram: @ratuleone_rotuisolia
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7/25/2023 • 37 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 30 - Roy Asotasi - NRL Legend
This episode I am blessed to be joined by Rugby League great, Roy Asotasi. Listen as Roy talks about his time at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL clubs as well as his time with the New Zealand Kiwis Toa Samoa international sides.
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7/18/2023 • 53 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 29 - Haereiti Hetet - Fijian Drua
This episode I am joined in The Bure by none other than Fijian Drua front rower Haereiti Hetet who shares his story of growing up in New Zealand and his first two seasons with the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side.
Please follow Haereiti on social media:
Instagram: @haereiti.hetet
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7/5/2023 • 25 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 28 - Meli Tuni - Fijian Drua
This episode I am joined in The Bure by Meli Tuni who plays prop for the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side and has recently been called into the extended RWC squad for Fiji. Listen as he shares his journey from playing street rugby in Tailevu with his brothers to winning the Skipper Cup with Suva and finally making his Super Rugby debut for the Fijian Drua last year.
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Instagram: @melituni1
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6/26/2023 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 27 - Sereima Leweniqila
This episode I am joined by current Fijiana Rugby captain, Sereima Leweniqila who shares the story of her journey to the pinacle of female Fijian rugby as well as her very public stand against underpayment and disrespect that has been shown towards the female rugby players who have worked tirelessly to represent Fiji.
Please follow Ima on social media:
Insta: @sereima_leweniqila
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6/17/2023 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 26 - Gordon Rugby Football Club’s Fijian Partnership
This week I am joined in The Bure by Kaiava Salusalu from Somosomo Village on Naviti island in Fiji & Grant Pasini from Gordon Rugby Football Club to discuss the trans-Pacific partnership between Gordon Rugby in Australia and the Somosomo Stags in Fiji.
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Instagram: @gordonrugby
Facebook: @gordonrugby
Website: gordonrugby.com.au
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6/5/2023 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
Reconciliation Week Special - Cass Lardner - Garray Barra Barra Art
To mark Reconciliation Week here in Australia I have invited the amazing Cass Lardner into The Bure this week to discuss her journey as an Aboriginal artist and as a First Nations person in this country. Listen as she discusses her work facilitating the Wallabies first Indigenous designed jersey, launching her own brand and raising children of two strong cultures in modern Australia.
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Instagram: @garraybarrabarra_art
Facebook: Garray Barra Barra Aboriginal Art
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5/30/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 25 - Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua - Head Coach of Manu Samoa
This week I am joined in The Bure by Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua, the man tasked with leading Manu Samoa to success in the upcoming Rugby World Cup and beyond! Listen as he shares insights into his time as a player and how that shaped him into the successful coach he is today.
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Facebook: @ManuSamoa
Instagram: @manu.samoa
Twitter: @manusamoa
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5/8/2023 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 24 - Simon Raiwalui - Head Coach of Flying Fijians Rugby Team
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by none other than the coach of the Flying Fijians, Simon Raiwalui. Listen as we chat about his expereces as a player and coach and how his preparations are going for the Rugby World Cup in September.
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4/23/2023 • 28 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 23 - Kolora Lomani - Fijiana Drua
This episode I am blessed to be joined in The Bure by the amazing Kolora Lomani who represented Fiji at Super Rugby and International level last year in a ground breaking year for women's rugby in Fiji. Hear her story of what it took to get to that level and also to achieve success once she got there!
Please follow Kolora (respectfully) on social media:
Instagram: @_koloralomani_
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4/17/2023 • 56 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 22 - Tomasi Ufi - YAK: You Already Know
Please check out this episode where Tomasi Ufi talks to me about his amazing journey that brought him to set up the YAK Clothing Brand.
Follow YAK on social media:
Instagram: @yak_youalreadyknow
Facebook: @yak_youalreadyknow
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If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to any of these resources:
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Headspace: 13 11 14
4/10/2023 • 43 minutes, 1 second
Episode 21 - Chilla Tuicolo - BrewiColo Brewing Co
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by Chilla Tuicolo, an Australian Army veteran who is now the head brewer and owner of BrewiColo Brewing Co, a craft brewery on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.
Please follow BrewiColo on social media:
Instagram: @brewicolo
Website: www.brewicolo.com
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4/2/2023 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 20 - Fipe Preuss - Living Koko
This episode I’m joined in The Bure by the wonderful Fipe Preuss, one of the co-owners of Living Koko which is a company that ethically produces cacao products from beans sourced from Samoa.
3/26/2023 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 19 - Isaac Nasedra - Greens for Bankstown
My guest in The Bure this week is Isaac Nasedra, a truly inspirational young man who is currently campaigning as the Greens Party's candidate for Bankstown in the upcoming NSW State Elections.
You can reach Isaac at the following places:
Instagram: @greensforbankstown
Facebook: @bankstowngreens
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3/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 18 - Henry Coutts - Daddy_Dutys
My guest in The Bure this week is the very funny and smart Henry Coutts who along with his partner Jenn run the Daddy_Dutys brand which posts video clips and other content based around parenthood and families.
Please follow Daddy Dutys on social media by searching for Daddy_Dutys
3/13/2023 • 39 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 17 - Scrubz Sneaker Care
This week I'm joined in the bure by Folau and Teeson of Scrubz Sneaker Care who were good enough to share their story of setting up their own business and blazing their own trail for themselves.
Please follow Scrubz on Social media:
Instagram: scrubz.sneakercare
Facebook: Scrubz.SneakerCare
3/6/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 16 - Junior Kaleopa
I'm incredibly lucky to be joined in The Bure this episode by Junior Kaleopa who is a hilarious digital creator and also does some really important work in the mental health space. Listen as he talks to me about his journey towards building a massive online following and making thousands of people laugh each day!
Please follow Junior on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
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If you or someone you know is struggling and need support please reach out to one of the resources below:
Australia
Beyond Blue
Black Dog Institute
USA
I Am Alive
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741
Youth Line: (877) 968-8491
2/26/2023 • 40 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 15 - James Mane
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the very funny Hawaii based comedian James Mane to discuss his stellar comedy career. Hear him talk about working with Dave Chapelle and Ronny Chieng and how he first got into comedy.
You can follow James Mane on social media at the following places:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Website
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2/19/2023 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 14 - Elena B Williams
This episode I am joined in The Bure by the incredibly talented singer/song writer Elena B Williams who chats to me about her music career and her outlook on many important issues. If you are in Canberra during the 2023 National Multicultural Festival please be sure to check out The Elena B Williams and Rachel Heaton Duo when they perform on the Petrie Street Stage at 7:50PM on Friday 17/02/23.
Please follow Elena B Williams at the following places:
Instagram
Website
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2/13/2023 • 39 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 13 - Patrick Skene - Author of "The Big O: The Life & Times of Olsen Filipaina"
Absolutely stoked to be joined in The Bure this episode by Patrick Skene to talk about his journey and especially his book "The Big O: The Life & Times of Olsen Filipaina". Listen as Patrick talks about his relationship with Olsen, the importance of Cultural Competency and what he's up to next!
You can follow Patrick Skene on these platforms:
Twitter: @patrick_skene
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-skene
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2/6/2023 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 12 - Abel Vili - Newcastle Pasifika Rugby
This episode Abel Vili from Newcastle Pasifika Rugby joins me in The Bure to talk about the amazing work that he and the rest of the club do in the Newcastle area.
You can find Newcastle Pasifika Rugby on the following links:
Insta: @newcastlepasifika
Facebook: @newcastlepasifikarugby
Email: newcastlepasifika@outlook.com
Please support the Coconut Wireless by having a look at the artwork available at Kandor Pop Art:
Insta: @kandor_popart
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1/30/2023 • 36 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 11 - Will Elika - Dark Black Arts
Thus episode I'm joined in The Bure by artist Will Elika who talks about his journey in setting up his new brand called Dark Black arts as well as the inspirations that influence his artwork and drive him on to further success.
You can find Will and Dark Black Arts at the following links:
Insta: @dark_black_arts
Website: www.darkblackarts.com
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1/19/2023 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 10 - Lil Scrunchies & Co
This episode I'm Joined by Jerita Terei as well as two of her kids/business partners Tia and Mata who form part of the family team that created and operates Lil Scrunchies & Co, a Pasifika family owned business that makes "island sized" scrunchies.
You can find them at any of the platforms below:
Insta: @lilscrunchies_and_co
Facebook: @Lilscrunchies&co
Email: lilscrunchiesandco@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lilscrunchiesandco.com/
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1/9/2023 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 9 - Michael Logo
This episode I'm joined by actor Michael Logo who is one of the breakout stars of the new Binge series Collin From Accounts as well as many other stage and screen productions. Join us as Michael takes me inside the world of a professional actor and talks about researching roles, working during Covid and who he plans to cheer for at next year's Rugby World Cup!
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12/29/2022 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 8 - Nesian Rise Festival
I'm joined this episode by Alana Lea and Chrissy Kaufusi who along with the rest of a talented team of Pasifika people are planning the Nesian Rise Festival taking place in Melbourne on 28/01/23. An amazing insight into the wonderful work they have been doing and a real eye-opener as to what actually goes into putting on an event of this size!
Nesian Rise Festival
Saturday January 28 2023 10:00AM-10:00PM
Penrose Promenade Park
Tarneit VIC 3029
If you would like to get in contact with the Nesian Rise team please do so below:
Insta: @nesianrisefestival
12/19/2022 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 7 - RLWC Round 1 Review
This episode I review the matches featuring Pacific Island teams from round 1 of the Rugby League World Cup. I also release my team of the round made up of the top performing players from each of the Island nations.
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10/23/2022 • 38 minutes
Episode 6 - RLWC Preview - Toa Samoa
In this episode I talk about the outrageous squad that Samoa have brought to the Rugby League World Cup and the rocky road they had to travel to put it together. I also talk about their chances in the world cup and give a brief history lesson on French underground rugby league matches during WWII (don't ask why).
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10/15/2022 • 43 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 5 - RLWC Preview - Mate Ma’a Tonga
In this episode I discuss Tonga’s squad and chances for the Rugby League World Cup as well as their upcoming warm up match against France.
10/8/2022 • 30 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 4 - RLWC Preview - Fiji Bati
This episode I go through the Fiji Bati squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup in the UK later this month and discuss their chances, surprise inclusions, surprise exclusions as well as a fair amount of random waffling.
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I'm joined on this episode by Tommy Keti from the Samoan contingent of the upcoming Pacifica Youth Cup rugby tournament to talk about him and his team's vital and extraordinary work in preparing the Samoan teams for the tournament.
To support the Samoa team please reach out to Tommy and the rest of the team at the link below. Any and all help is appreciated:
https://www.facebook.com/NSW-SAMOA-Pacifica-Youth-Rugby-111312925045373/
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9/22/2022 • 29 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 2 - Talanoa Session - "Dollars to Coconuts"
In the first "Talanoa Session " episode Jeremy discusses the current investigation rocking the Fiji Rugby Union, the Fiji Men's 7's team's achievements in the World Series and some contract news in the NRL.
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8/30/2022 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 1 - Jason Lemusu - Pacifica Youth Cup
We kick off Coconut Wireless with a huge episode. My guest Jason Lemusu talks about his work on the upcoming Pacifica Youth Cup rugby union competition, his work as a junior rugby union coach and a range of other issues concerning Pacific Islander rugby union in NSW Australia.
Reach out to Jason at :
jason.lemusu@gmail.com
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