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BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, Samoans talking sports. We're back after a week off with family. Thanks in advance for your patience through a few choppy internet delays in this episode, please bear with us as we truck on through them (and take a sip anytime you recognize it happening). We'll start with a comic collectors origin story and a quick catch up on last week's activities. Whataburger for the win. Also, how do YOU deal with flying anxiety?The Chargers (10-4) are almost guaranteed a postseason berth after consecutive 3-point wins against last year's Super Bowl participants, including knocking the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff possibility. Nail, meet coffin. And the AFC West is still in play for Harbaugh, Herbert and the Bolts! We'll break down what needs to happen. A bye week with the number one seed in the AFC is also still possible (insert side eye emoji)Joe Burrow has been talking about the need for his football to be "fun". What does he mean by that and what does it mean for the Bengals and Burrow's future?Las Vegas (2-12) has two questions we need answered: Where will their draft pick end up? (We're hoping No. 1!) and will Pete Carroll be there to make the pick? (Yes: Finances). We'll go over how they're stuck with the old man and which teams we need to root for over the last three weeks, and then how much the Raiders could get for trading away the first overall pick.Thanks for tuning in! Like this episode if you've gotten this far. Follow Ballinesian Podcast on Instagram for updates on Super Bowl LX trip. Subscribe to the Patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast. Comment your sports thoughts, takes and topics and we'll discuss them next episode.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in on a Friday.Marcus went off on another dealer, and there has to be a common denominator between events... it's Marcus.Sefa has a project in the works, and he's exploring his grief in light of the year he's had.The boys try to figure out what Australia brings to the table, food-wise, and it's not looking good.Also, do you think you can fight a kangaroo?Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in on a Friday evening. Marcus went all the way out to Glendale to pick up one comic. Great decision.Sefa put up the Spotify Wrapped numbers for the show, and everything is going up. Let's go!Sefa also watched the first episode of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, the new Netflix documentary produced by 50 Cent.Diddy is gross.Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome to the Ballinesian Podcast, we are Samoans talking Sports.Before we get to football, we'll determine whether or not Victor Wembanyama has a chance to reach LeBron's records when all is said and done. Subscribe to the Polytickin Patreon (www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcast).The Chargers beat the Raiders this week, that's not the news. Justin Herbert has a fractured left-hand, had surgery Monday and the Chargers face the 3rd-toughest Strength of Schedule to end the season: vs Eagles, at Chiefs, at Cowboys, vs Texans, at Broncos. That's the news. If they win three of those last five games, they will have a 95% chance of getting a playoff berth. But there's a chance they win none of them and miss the postseason entirely. The Raiders have been mathematically eliminated from playoff possibility, so what's next? Get right and get ready for next season by figuring out who you have that you want to keep.And we'll go deep into the chase for the single-season sack record and figure out what Pacific Islander has the most career NFL sacks and who could possibly threaten for a sack record. Junior Seau, Dan Saleaumua, Haloti Ngata as well as the new guard of Tuli Tuipulotu and Laiatu Latu brought up here.Thanks for listening. Watch us on YouTube!

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are here the day after Turkey Day.Marcus is dealing with the first strike of the holidays, as he did not get his mac and cheese.Sefa spoiled a bit of the new season of Stranger Things. You've been warned.Havea676 has won TikTok Creator of the Year, and that's awesome!Also, Travion Deon Ware...you're a real scumbag.Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKHappy Thanksgiving! Welcome back to Samoans talking sports, and how much it would cost for you to twerk in public. Get money lol. We'll kick the Raiders while they're down and talk about them letting Shedeur Sanders get a win in his first NFL start. And we'll self-scout the best ways to beat our teams before the Raiders head to SoFi to face the Chargers in Week 13. Enjoy the show!

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin' Podcast! The Pod Boys are out here on a Saturday.Marcus is trippin out after an old friend left a review for the pod. Shout out to Shalee.Sefa had a mishap at the bowling alley and had a grilled cheese in bed for it.Men used to go to war.Nobody talks about how hard it is to go from this...to working a regular job like everyone else.We get it. You used to be better than us.Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKSign up for the Polytickin Patreon at www.patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcastWelcome to this week's episode of Samoans talking sports and discussing a historical quarterback matchup in Spain. Marcus Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa faced off in the first NFL game between two Samoan signal callers, showing the league and the world how far Pacific Islanders have come since entering the league decades ago as hulking lineman specialists. Soon, high-level Pacific QBs will be the norm. We'll talk about the home teams as well: the Chargers looked flat again on their fourth east coast trip of the season, losing 6-35 to the Jaguars. The Raiders played the Cowboys on Monday Night Football and... are ready for 2026. There's a RunIt Trial Tour happening on the westcoast. We'll talk about how the sport has grown, what draws spectators to it, and how the best strategies for trying to win an Oklahoma Drill.Comment your takes or sports questions, email us at ballinesian@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram and TikTok.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, y'all! The Pod Boys are keeping it a bit short because they have some things to do.Marcus got another haul this week, and he is now knee-deep in the game.Sefa is excited for Max B's second chance, as he's been doing more in a week than we do in a lifetime since his release from prison.Also, apparently, 45% of men aged 18-25 have never approached a woman before. Where has all the game gone?Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKHappy Veterans Day Week and welcome to Samoans talking sports here on the Ballinesian Podcast. We open with how to make your Top Ramen fancy; what are some toppings or secret flavor you swear elevates your package saimin? Let us know in the comments. We'll also get into Veterans Day and how American Samoa has the highest enlistment rate in all of America, and how that affects the way we see the military. We'll talk about how the Dallas Mavericks finally fired the man responsible for trading away Luka Doncic to the Lakers and how there's rumors (or trolling?) that he's headed for a job in Los Angeles. We'll wrap up our topics with a look into a Samoan group that posted a Tik Tok being told their chee hoos at a white couple were too aggressive and made to stop. Everyone is mad at the white couple but... we have some thoughts. Enjoy the show and let us know your thoughts, hot takes and wins by commenting, emailing ballinesian@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @ballinesian. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for more Card Collecting updates from Coach Forest.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are chillin' on a Friday evening.Marcus got a cool little haul from his local comic shop, and it's time to start collecting whole runs.Sefa is now invested in Red Dead Redemption 2, coming full circle after the rants Marcus done went on about this game.The boys talk about a candid interview Spawnbreezie did on the Vaka's Corner podcast, addressing some of the messiness of the Fiji tribute.At an SDSU football game, a Samoan girl was recording her interaction with a security guard and a couple who were chastising her over the fa'aumu.These are the conflicts likely to occur with this level of visibility. Be ready.Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to Samoans talking sports, and what you need in your election day BBQ chicken marinade if trying to influence votes (Kikkomans shoyu, brown sugar). Lots going on this episode, here's what we have lined up:(4:31) - Clippers owner Steve Ballmer sued by Aspiration investors(7:28) - Election Day should be a federal holiday, Election Day BBQs in American Samoa(14:29) - Does Dodgers World Series repeat mean MLB will implement a salary cap in 2027?(24:25) - Latest on Mafia/NBA Gambling ring, Shane Hennen wearing a wire?(28:25) - NFL Trade Deadline moves, Raiders deal Jakobi Meyers, Chargers get OL help (Edit: Asante Samuel Jr going to Vikings)(49:19) - Shout outs to Vega Ioane, Kehlemi, Hawaiian Airlines, Le Vasa x 2ndHarvest(57:11) - 5,300 in American Samoa have food stamps withheld, how community fills in the gaps(1:01:21) - Halloween Trick or Treating 2025, leaving bowls of candy at your house vs being home and giving it out, giving away non-candy treats (Pokemon cards, books), best/worst Halloween candy(1:11:53) - Cooper Flagg rookie card giveaway, COLLECTORS CUTSupport the Polytickin Patreon and get four new exclusive episodes for as little as $5 a month - patreon.com/thepolytickinpodcastAnd rate all the shows 5 Stars on Spotify and Apple PodcastsComment any sports questions or takes you have, email them to ballinesian@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast, y'all. The Pod Boys are here, and it's Halloween.Marcus has started his Mounjaro journey, and he's gonna be hella skinny.Sefa did some shopping for the kids and was given such good customer service that he wanted to tip the worker.The boys talk about which reality shows they would bring back and instantly think of MTV's lineup of shows from the early 2000s.Also, would you rather have your kids fight their bully or you fight the bully's parents?Enjoy the show! Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to remembering the Mafia is still an actual thing! Lots of news to get through this week as the FBI arrested dozens of people in an alleged illegal gambling and bet-fixing ring, including members of the New York mafia and Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups. We'll discuss what's happened so far and how this might affect our few of sportsbetting apps and legal gambling in general. We'll also catch you up on what the Chargers and Raiders did in Week 8: beating the Vikings (shout out Carson Wentz) on TNF or beating the Bye Week in Las Vegas, before getting into what position players our teams need to target before Tuesday's trade deadline. Thanks for listening! Comment any topics or hot takes you want us to address here, email to Ballinesian@gmail.com or DM them to @ballinesian on Instagram or TikTok.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are still here, alive and well.Marcus is now in a book club, and his terrible friendship skills are put on blast.Sefa is about to take his first cortisol shot, with surgery being a possibility.Christy Carlson Romano is looking like a hater after talking about her parallel journey with Anne Hathaway.The boys talk about the Makaila K DoorDash controversy from TikTok. She claims she was assaulted by a customer, whose door was wide open, and his pants were around his ankles.The kicker is that she recorded herself going into the man's house and calling him out on his behavior, leaving TikTok divided.What y'all think?Enjoy the show! Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to another episode of Both Our NFL Teams Lost This Week! Samoans talking sports, a Charger and Raider fan breaking down Whyyyy these things are happening. The Raiders (2-5) had a historic(ly bad) trip to Kansas City, totaling three first downs, 95 yards and 30 offensive plays in a 31-0 shutout loss vs Patrick Mahomes and returning WR Rashee Rice. The Chargers (4-3) made Jonathon Taylor look like MVP Adrian Peterson and Daniel Jones look like MVP Peyton Manning en route to a 14-point loss IN Los Angeles. Yuck. Fun times! We'll also hit results from the Seahawks, 49ers, Rams and Dolphins-Browns. Enjoy the show!

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin' Podcast! The Network is in the building.Sefa had a nightmare about the hotel he and his family were staying in actually being a rollercoaster.Lance talks to the boys about how their fantasy teams are doing halfway through the season.Turning Point USA has announced they're putting on their own Super Bowl Halftime Show after the reveal of Bad Bunny being the newest performer at the real one.Can we agree that this is a dumb move?Enjoy the show!Follow The Network Boys!Sefa M: https://www.instagram.com/sefamMarcus: https://www.instagram.com/ohhellomarcusLance: https://www.instagram.com/ballinesianCheck out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/c/thepolytickinpodcast

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome in! Let's talk Chargers, Raiders and also the NFL teams that have surprised us the most so far this season, both good and bad. The Bolts flew out to Miami to face QB Tuanigamaluolepola Tagovailoa and forced him into three INTs, just enough to squeak out a game-winning FG by Cameron Dicker. The Raiders hosted the Tennessee Titans and held them to 10 points en route to breaking a four-game losing streak. In this week's NFL convo, we'll discuss which teams have over- and under-acheived our preseason expectations. Ravens haven't gotten off the ground, Eagles gotta figure it out now but Jaguars, Steelers, Colts and the Buccaneers are sitting pretty with great starts so far. Enjoy the show! Email us your NFL questions or hot takes and San Fransisco/Bay Area eatery suggestions for us to hit during Super Bowl 60 week in February at ballinesian@gmail.com. Or DM us on IG at @ballinesin.

Welcome back to another episode of The Polytickin Podcast! The Pod Boys are in the building.Marcus went on a mission today to find his uso's birthday gift.Sefa reminisces about White Sunday, so shout out to y'all memorizing your verses this weekend.The boys discuss prison reform, as a post from the Humans of San Quentin Instagram highlighted two Samoan brothers sharing their story.If we all want a safer society, rehabilitation must be prioritized.Enjoy the show!

BALLINESIAN PODCAST ON THE POLYTICKIN NETWORKWelcome back to Samoans talking sports, discussing a couple of tough losses from Week 5 for the Raiders and Chargers. Most of the Raiders traveled to Indianapolis in a turnover-filled loss and the Los Angeles allowed 27 straight points to the Commanders in a frustrating L of their own.In a brighter spot, we'll talk on how the heck the injured 49ers are (4-1) and play Guess Their Real First Name (MACCORKLE!) before diving into what Puka Nacua's first three seasons have meant for the LA Rams. He's been setting records since his first week in the NFL and continued that effort in Week 5, finishing with 10 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown to bring his receptions total on the year to 52 catches, the most through Week 5 in NFL history. FEED HIM! But someone get Tyler Lockett in here to teach Uce to get down and avoid those extra hits lol.UNDEFEATED NO MORE: We'll go over which formerly undefeated teams we're more worried about after their surprising Week 5 loss, the Eagles or the Bills (it's the Eagles). Those '72 Dolphins pop the champagne earlier than usual this season.Also, shout out to Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel for making his first start in the NFL, in an international game in London, vs a Brian Flores blitz-heavy defense, and looking cool, calm and almost collecting a W before a last-second comeback by the Vikings. The Browns liked what they saw so much that they traded their former starter to a division rival as Joe Flacco heads to Cincinnati.Enjoy the show! Let us know YOUR THOUGHTS by emailing ballinesian@gmail.com or DM @ballinesian on IG.