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Today’s sports and pop culture through a South Pacific lens. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com

Lance Faletogo, Forest Duldulao


    • Nov 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 29m AVG DURATION
    • 147 EPISODES


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    Ep 135 - Chargers survive SNF; Raiders' Bowers looks All-Pro; Quick Hits; Fave Thanksgiving Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 79:54


    Welcome 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 Hall of Fame this year, whether Jake Paul will ever fight someone who can knock him out, Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht almost getting to double-digit 3PM vs the Jazz, and which Thanksgiving sides are our favorites. Have a great Turkey Day, if you're one of the people that knows how to make juicy turkey... Follow us on IG at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com

    Ep 134 - NFL Playoff Picture; Quick Hits; Pet Names that would make you mad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 64:42


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 133 - NFL Trade Deadline, Raider Reset, Chargers stack wins, Rejuvenated RBs, can Chiefs go 17-0?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 66:58


    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.

    Ep 132 - Chargers march on Saints, Raiders head to Cincinnati, Modesto's Via Dolorosa Fall Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 126:47


    Saturday, 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.

    Ep 131 - Tua set to return, Chargers trampled, will Raiders trade Crosby?, Mariota leads Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 78:55


    Dolphins 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 signed QB Desmond Ridder from the Cardinals practice squad after putting Aidan O'Connell on IR. Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 130 - Davante Adams traded to Jets, should Raiders fight or tank, Chargers start winning streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 76:20


    Davante 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. Los Angeles has a chance to win their next four games if they can win their next game at Cardinals on Monday Night Football. Birthdays, community announcements, would you rathers: EMAIL US at ballinesian@gmail.com. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 129 - Jets fire Rob Saleh; Raiders vs Steelers: QB questions; Chargers head to Denver, face Nix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 76:22


    Welcome 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 Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Who will be starting at QB for the Raiders? Who will be starting at QB for the Steelers!? Shout out to BALLINESIAN OF THE WEEK Frankie Luvu, who finished with seven tackles (four solo), two and a half sacks, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery lol HWHATT! Man's was on FIYYYERRRRR. Keep it up, Uso. Hit us up with your best/hottest sports/Samoan takes: Comment below, DM at @ballinesian on IG or email us at ballinesian@gmail.com. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 128 - Davante Adams trade talk, Raiders beat Browns; Chargers fall to Chiefs; NFL Injuries galore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 68:24


    We 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.

    Ep 127 - Raiders' Business Decisions, Pola-Mao to start; Chargers hurt; Which Undefeateds make 4-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 64:28


    Welcome 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 them doesn't make it to 4-0. Follow us at @ballinesian or e-mail at ballinesian@gmail.com. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 126 - Tua to IR, Bryce Young benched, Chargers to 2-0, Raiders down Ravens, 49ers lose Deebo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 79:34


    Ep 126 - Tua to IR, Bryce Young benched, Chargers to 2-0, Raiders down Ravens, 49ers lose Deebo by Lance Faletogo

    Ep 125 - Chargers' Harbaugh Era starts with win over Raiders, CMC out in Week 2?, Puka Nacua to IR

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 67:59


    WEEK 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 REPORTED TO PROBABLY MISSING WEEK 2 but his backup Jordan Mason will be ready to fill in again vs the Vikings. Cousin Puka Nacua reaggravated a knee injury he suffered in training camp and has been put on Injured Reserve and will miss at least four weeks (Rams coach McVay says possibly more). We also analyze a list of WRs who vastly over- or under-performed their fantasy projections for Week 1 and highlight ones to trade for or hold on to. Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapaprel.com.

    Ep 124 - FANTASY FOOTBALL DIIIIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 63:49


    We'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.

    Ep 123 - Puka "OK"?, JuJu released, Schefter's Latest, CeeDee/Jerry Jones, Olympic Basketball champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 63:23


    Welcome 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 WR CeeDee Lamb and team owner Jerry Jones; Schefter reports a deal in very likely to be done before the season starts. And we end with some basketball talk and whether winning the Golds at the Olympics is considered being a World Champion. Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 122 - Noah Lyles takes Men's 100m, Alex Rose to discus final, Filomenaleonisa Iakopo sets records

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 62:06


    We'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 offer. (Edit: Patriots have removed themselves from the Aiyuk chase: want to focus on their young WRs. Smart.) Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by Le Vasa Island Apparel.

    Ep 121 - Tua gets contract extension, Raiders and Chargers training camp news, Olympics highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 70:15


    Tua 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, TT, Threads at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 120 - PolyFest 2024, Kamala gets "historic" fundraising, Olympic Games start Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 94:55


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 119 - Trump survives shooting, College Football 25 hype, Davante Adams vs Chargers social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 63:35


    Welcome 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 next to some "Garbage"-flavored Pop Tarts and he's mad about it. But will he reach 150 receiving yards against the Chargers in the first week of the season? We'll see. Probably not. But he's Davante Adams so, not out of the question. Follow the Podcast on social at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 118 - Bronny drafted by Lakers, Woj's Twitter: first NBA Free Agency moves, Pres Debate fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 68:48


    Welcome 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. Follow at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 117 - JJ Redick is Lakers new coach, to focus team around AD; House of the Dragon S2 so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 60:21


    JJ 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 vs Aemond at Harrenhal??!). Follow us on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 116 - FestPAC, Clark not on Olympics team, Celtics up 2-0, Pili: Nike N7 athlete, Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 55:31


    Join 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.

    Ep 115 - Le Vasa x 4 Days of Aloha, How was your AANHHPI month?, Chargers Perfect Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 41:20


    We'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 would rewrite the history of the franchise. Also shoutouts to the Uce Tua Tagovailoa, who is in the final year of his contract, for keeping his head down and grinding while a bunch of contracts have been signed around him. Shout out to Minnesota Lynx forward Alissa Pili for the heater of the bench last week, dropping 20 points and 4/4 3PT in just 15 minutes. More minutes, please! And we ask Forest how he think the first two games of the NBA Finals will go. Follow us on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 114 - Memorial Day, Celtics sweep Pacers, Raiders' "Perfect" Start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 56:34


    We'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.

    Ep 113 - New Caledonia protesting French laws, NBA Conference Finals preview, WNBA charters for all

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 54:00


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 112 - WNBA gets chartered flights, Josh Hart playing full games, Raiders/Chargers 2024 opponents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 70:01


    Welcome 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 easier for NBA players to play in the NFl or vice versa after Austin Rivers went on the Pat McAfee show claiming he could take 30 NBA players right now and make them footballers. Fully packed episode! Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 111 - Kendrick vs Drake is O-V-Over, Lakers fire coach, NBA Playoffs, AANHPI spotlight/shoutouts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 55:18


    This 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 us at @Ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 110 - NFL Draft review for Raiders and Chargers, where Fuaga, Latu, Fautanu were drafted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 87:20


    The 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.

    Ep 109 - Manulele Tausala wins again, preview NFL Draft picks 1-13: QBs early, Chargers/Raiders pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 87:32


    We'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.

    Ep 108 - Lakers sneak in, Alissa Pili 8th to Minnestoa Lynx, Holloway is the BMF, Kendrick vs Drake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 73:32


    This 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 the future lol. And we end on which side of the Kendrick vs Drake war we're each on. Follow us @Ballinesian on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and Facebook. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 107 - Paopao, Gamecocks dominant run to NCAAW championship, WrestleMania XL/what's next for WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 81:34


    This 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 and new leadership that actually looks like it cares about it's fans and the health and well-being of its wrestlers. FOLLOW US on IG, FB, TT and Threads at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 106 - Paige Beuckers outduels JuJu to advance to Final Four, Caitlin Clark and Hawkeyes down LSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 64:01


    USC-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.

    Ep 105 - Paopao, Pili, Peneueta, more in Tournament; Shohei's translator's $4.5M gambling debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 67:58


    We'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 depend on for communication, lessons learned for all. Surely more to come on this story. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 104 - Why did Justin Fields go to Steelers, Chargers offseason moves, UNC & March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 73:36


    We 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.

    Ep 103 - Free Agency: Saquon to Eagles, Luvu to Commanders, Wilson to Steelers, Cousins to Falcons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 89:23


    NFL 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 the boys and world. New episode every Tuesday. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 102 - Russell Wilson; fast 40's at NFL Combine; Fautanu, Fuaga shine; Caleb Williams discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 55:47


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 101 - Ace Boogie gets down, Franchise Tag news, what Raiders/Seahawks/Chargers should do

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 59:28


    Welcome 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 him and the Bengals can work out a long-term extension. We also talk about our teams' Tag histories and what they are likely to do before next week's deadline. Follow us on social media at @ballinesian or email ballinesian@gmail.com. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com

    Ep 100 - New Coaches & Cultures for Chargers, Raiders, Seahawks; Pod Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 65:36


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 99 - Super Bowl LVIII Recap, Winners & Losers, Valentine's Shoutouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 59:22


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 98 - Giveaway details, who will be most affected by SB win or loss, preview SB LVIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 62:30


    Welcome 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 Travis Kelce putting Taylor Swift (4-time Album of the Year Grammy winner) on the map lol before we work through who we think is going to win on Sunday. Follow us on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts from. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 97 - NFL: Who got hired/who didn't, should Raiders draft QB, expectations for Usher halftime show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 49:00


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 96 - Meezy - Championship Sunday preview, X-Factors for KC-BAL and DET-SF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 47:50


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 95 - Pacific Player emergence, and What a win looks like for Championship Round teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 65:24


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 94 - Le Vasa's Irae Hosea, CA to ban u12 tackle football, NFL coaching carousel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 46:53


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 93 - THE PLAYOFFS ARE SET!, Puka Nacua sets records, Dolphins lose to Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 66:02


    Welcome 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 must travel to face the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, maybe that's for the best. Subscribe and rate the Ballinesian Podcast 5 Stars on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads and YouTube at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 92 - Raiders harass Chiefs, Ravens top Niners, Dolphins clinch berth, Christmas/New Years zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 41:31


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 91 - Could Raiders make the playoffs?, Chargers start GM/HC search, Playoff pictures take shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 69:33


    Welcome 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 with three more wins to close out the season they would be 9-8 and fighting for the final wildcard spot- yes, I'm saying there's a chance but they'd also need the Colts, Bengals, Texans, Bills, Steelers AND Broncos to lose multiple ga- Mmhm, still a chance lol. Raider fans are greatest. You know, technically the division is still open if you guys- *drowned out by uproar of that possibility hitting Raider fans*

    Ep 90 - Cowboys take NFC East from Eagles, Niners/Ravens in No.1, Both Norths have 3 playoff teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 52:03


    Welcome 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 to hear sources reporting that newly signed Pitcher/Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani will defer 97% of his record-$700 million contract until 2033-2043 allowing Los Angeles financial flexibility to sign other talent. Vote Frankie Luvu for PRO BOWL! Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

    Ep 89 - Niners smoke that Philly pack, NFL Playoff Picture after Week 13, Ashanti and Nelly pregnant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 69:10


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 88 - Midweek catchup, Bacon foods, Giddey investigated, Aaron Rodgers back, NBA In-Season Tourney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 65:09


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 87 - Week 12 NFL Recap, Chiefs beat Raiders, Eagles-Bills hits OT, SNF Chargers-Ravens live react

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 86:37


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 86 - Wk 11 recap: Injuries!, Chargers drop another, AOC the Future?, Jags roar, 49ers look tough

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 87:20


    Welcome 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.

    Ep 85 - Five Walkoff FGs, 49ers break L streak, Raiders win on SNF, Bad Quarterbacking, Cowboys roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 83:45


    Welcome 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 (BUF -7.0) (1:09:11) Shoutouts Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com. FOLLOW US on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads and TikTok at @ballinesian.

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