Thought Plantation Podcast

Thought Plantation Podcast

By Giovanni LoloheaSociety & Culture
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Thought Plantation Podcast episodes

  • 29. Fatherhood w/ Jan Zabawski & L.J La Grange
    As we wind down the year which is 2020, I decided to invite some previous guests on the show to talk about fatherhood. Jan Zabawski, a podcaster and educator, together with my good friend Nurse L.J La Grange, discuss what its like to be a father. We talk about expectations, realities and struggles  as a parent and how we navigate through this all while being the best partner we can be. A very fun, lighthearted and interesting conversation with the boys!   Malo Aupito.
    1 hr 41 min
  • 28. Dirt Church Radio w/ Matt Rayment
    Today on the podcast, I have the immense pleasure to host one of the most upstanding humans I know. Matt Rayment is a nurse by day and by night co-hosts one of the most popular podcasts in Aoetearoa with award winning journalist Eugene Bingham. We discuss the rise of their podcast and the work they have done to release 1 episode every week going over 2 years now. Check their podcast out for amazing guests and top quality conversations.
    Malo Aupito
    1 hr 43 min
  • #27. Climate Change Warrior w/ Brianna Fruean
    On the plantation today, I host the amazing Climate Change Activist Brianna Fruean. We discuss her work with the Climate Change Warriors and how they are creating awareness around the world about the dangers of Climate Change. We also talk about the future and what they could look like with renewable energy at the forefront of this. We throw some political discussions in there and discuss what system would best help the transition over. An amazing person with an amazing message.
    Malo Aupito
    1 hr 11 min
  • #26. Playing the game of life w/ Christian Malietoa-Brown
    On the podcast today, Christian Malietoa-Brown shares his perspective of the world and what he believes can improve Pasifika outcomes. He also talks about the recent New Zealand elections and his time in the National Party as a Campaign Strategist. Christian then sheds some light on what it takes to create a business and how we Pasifika people can compete with the best.
    1 hr 58 min
  • #25. Going against the grain w/ Joseph Vea

    Today on the podcast I am joined by Music artist, singer/song writer, educator and stay at home dad all the way from the Gold Coast. Joseph talks about his upbringing growing up in a typical Tongan household and his journey to France to play rugby. We then get into his career as a teacher and what he believes would benefit children in the long run. We finally step into his world of music and discuss the meaning behind his music and the first release of his single "Half as Much".   Malo Aupito

    2 hr 10 min
  • #24. Olympic Dreams w/ Taufa Lavemaau

    Today on the podcast, I have Taufa Lavemaau, an amateur boxer with dreams of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. He talks about his introduction to the sport and how he is working towards his goal. We talk shop about his inspirations in the sport, his style of boxing and his favorite move to use during his exhibitions. Taufa discusses his preparation for New Zealand Golden Gloves and the decision to represent New Zealand instead of Tonga for the Olympics. An amazing talanoa with an amazing youth looking to put Tongan's and Pasifika people on the map for the sport of boxing!  Malo Aupito.

    1 hr 15 min
  • #23. Pasifika Art Space w/ Ema Tavola

    Today, we talk to Ema Tavola, an independent artist and curator for her art gallery located in Papatoetoe, "Vunilagi Vou". Ema talks about her journey from Fiji to Aotearoa at the age of 19 and the challenges she faced living in two worlds. She passionately talks about the starting of Vunilagi Vou and meaning behind the name and establishment of her gallery. A very interesting look into the current Art scene in Auckland and work Ema has been doing in her community.  Malo Aupito.

    1 hr 28 min
  • #22. Changing the way we do politics w/ Lourdes Vano

    Today on the podcast, I am privileged to host a young aspiring politician currently running for the Manurewa MP seat for 2020. Being on 18 years old, Lourdes talks about her journey becoming a climate change activist and evolving into running for the Green Party of New Zealand. She talks about the inequalities she has noticed in her community and her aspirations to help lessen that gap. A very interesting and thought provoking conversation introducing us to what it means to be a Green Party member.

    1 hr 40 min
  • #21. The COVID Conspiracy w/ Geoff Siale
    Most likely my one of the more controversial episodes thus far. Today, I speak with Geoff Siale, about his journey  coming up in the tattooing scene. He talks about his hardships and tribulations running the family cleaning business and the life lessons learnt through his experiences. We then step into the controversial, where we openly discuss Geoff's beliefs about COVID, Lockdown and his opinions on the government. A rare occasion where differing opinions respectfully converse and both finding common ground.
    3 hr 18 min
  • #20: The Weswes Network w/ Cameron Schuster & Isaiah Kalava
    On the podcast with me today, is none other than the hosts of West Auckland's number one podcast, Cameron Schuster and Isaiah Kalava of Back of the 135 Podcast. We get into some awesome discussions about the state of podcasting in New Zealand and the evolution and creation of their podcasting network, the Weswes Network. We talk politics and the upcoming election and the impacts this will may have on our society moving forward through COVID 19. An amazing episode for me personally to have one of my inspirations getting into the podcast game.
    3 hr 39 min

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