Two Islands

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Two college kids whose backgrounds and opinions have been shaped by the respective islands of Hawaii and Haiti. We talk about pop culture, social media, and anything else that may cross our minds. All with the intention of bridging perspectives, cultures, and of course people.

Julian Kiyabu & Richard Desir

  • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 45m AVG DURATION
  • 5 EPISODES


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How Do You Define Success

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 65:33


Welcome to the Fifth episode of the Two Islands Podcast. This episode we discuss and flesh out what success means to us and apply our definition of success to the progress we have seen with this podcast. Connect with us on Social Media: @manukiyabu ( https://www.instagram.com/manukiyabu/ ) @rich.desire ( https://www.instagram.com/rich.desire/ ) Watch the video version on: Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvlrBDpOqRGKpyZ0JRTydA )

Our Dartmouth Experience: SAT's, Homesickness, and Our Advice to 24's

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 70:06


Welcome to the fourth episode of the Two Islands Podcast! This episode is for the rising freshman class and anyone struggling to adjust to their first year in college. We hope our experiences and insight help you navigate these formative years! Watch the video version on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvlrBDpOqRGKpyZ0JRTydA ) Keep up with us on Instagram: @manukiyabu ( https://www.instagram.com/manukiyabu/ ) & @rich.desire ( https://www.instagram.com/rich.desire/ )

Gender Issues, Racial Identity, and Disney

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 52:33


Welcome to episode three of the Two Islands Podcast. In this episode we share our takes on gender issues playing out on Tik Tok, our individual racial identities with respect to American culture and Disney's role in accurately representing cultures. For the video version of the show on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2CCw62j Connect with us on Instagram: @manukiyabu and @rich.desire

Weird Classroom Experiences and Elementary School Crushes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:34


Looks like you're back for round two. Welcome to the second episode of the Two Islands Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our most memorable classroom experiences and elementary school crushes, and bring on our first guest! Watch the video version on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2CCw62j Keep up with us on Instagram: @manukiyabu & @rich.desire

Quarantine Tips and What is Two Islands?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 21:42


In the first episode of the Two Islands Podcast, we share our philosophy behind "Two Islands" and our take on mental health in quarantine. Feel free to contact us with suggestions, questions, and comments on Instagram. @rich.desire and @manukiyabu For the video version of the show on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2CCw62j

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