Be Kautious Stay Humble
By Be Kautious Stay Humble
Be Kautious Stay Humble highlights the issues in Oceania and around the world. In hopes to advocate educate and be educated to find the solutions to the issues of today.
Be Kautious Stay HumbleNov 13, 2020
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Talk Story Sesh w/Kai
In this episode, we talked to Kautious's sister Kailee and we talked about her struggles with being a Pacific Islander. We also talked about how life has become a little more difficult for Islanders during COVID, which kind of puts a brick wall in front of her future goals. We also touched on how stereotypes are damaging the hopes of many Pacific Islanders just because they are portrayed differently.
Apr 30, 202129:39
ACAB? or A Few Bad Apples?
In this episode, we covered the pros and cons of the law and justice system. We wanted to bring some awareness to the corruption that has been seen all throughout the justice system from recent events here on Oahu to other places around the world. This topic is a bit heavy and hard to hear, but we do feel like it’s a conversation that needs to be heard.
Apr 16, 202130:21
The Knowledge Passed Down
In this episode, we cover the knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation. Either it is from oral tradition or written history it is extremely important and we must find ways to document newfound information to preserve the knowledge of our communities across Oceania and also the world.
Mar 26, 202128:23
Tātau/Kākau With Tynoah
In this episode we welcome you back to another season of Be Kautious Stay Humble this is season 3 and what better way to enter season 3. Although the Always Beautiful Always Wonderful Kautious with a K couldn't be with us, my cousin Tynoah was a guest co-host. In the podcast, we talked about his connection on tātau/kākau and any questions he may have had. Tynoah had brought up some very deep conversations that might give you a new perspective.
Mar 12, 202139:29
The Struggle Is Real
This episode highlights the day-to-day struggles during COVID-19. We also end the episode with positive things we have learned while going through COVID. We also mentioned that this is the last episode of season 2 and we will be looking forward to seeing you in season 3. Mahalo nui loa for all the support.
Feb 19, 202130:48
Traditional vs. Modern
This episode we explore the idea of traditional knowledge, cultural customs, and traditions to see if there is a way to use modern ideas and tools to help preserve that knowledge. We looked at many possible approaches by looking at many examples of knowledge being preserved, adaptions of patterns, and food. We even looked more closely behind the intent of meshing traditional with modernization, for if they intent is good the outcome of meshing can be perceived as good as well.
Feb 12, 202141:59
This Week’s Tea
In this episode we decided to share a little bit about what we have been feeling in our classes this week, in particularly going on a little rant about how one of our class is going. Although we have felt a little bit discouraged about asking questions to hopefully help bridge connections in things we are so passionate about, we know this is just a little bump in the road to achieve our degree. With that we then decided to come back from our short little break to share how we both are really doing this time around from reflecting on in person classes right before COVID, in that transition to moving all online going into this pandemic, and currently how we are feeling now with these online classes. Mahalo Nui Loa for listening to us, and if any of you out there listening are having a really hard time with life and or with school, feel free to reach out to us! We know how difficult these times are right now, and it always helps to talk it out with someone even if it’s just to check in with one another!
Feb 05, 202154:17
Beauty & "Earth Complex" with Momi
In this episode, we decided to have a talk story session with one of our good friends, Momi. Momi is from the island of Oʻahu and used to live in Washington state for almost 10 years. She will be graduating at the end of the Spring 2021 semester with her BA in Communications. In this episode we talk about activism and what that looks like to us. We also talk about our own perspectives on beauty in Oceania and in life. Momi even shared a little manaʻo (perspective) on this phrase she likes to call a “Earth complex” that we later on discuss. Mahalo Momi for joining us again! If anyone is interested in joining us for a possible future podcast episode, feel free to contact us. Mahalo Nui Loa for the support!
Jan 29, 202101:00:31
Stop The Cap
This episode is all about asking questions. Specifically, we ask the question “WHY”? We both take the time to ask some questions we have formed based off of our own personal experiences as well as calling out people throughout our communities to do better as a whole. We hope you all enjoy this episode, and we hoped that the main takeaway is to gain a better understanding of where our communities come from and how we should act when working together to show up for one another.
Jan 15, 202101:08:18
20 Reflections 21 Intentions
In this episode, we reflected on the good and the bad in the year 2020. We also shared our goals for the year 2021, with this we also took the time to talk about the attempted coup at the capital in Washington D.C. To end things out on a much positive note we are in the process of updating one of our stickers due to newfound information, and also announced the possible merchandise releasing very soon so look out for us on social media.
Jan 08, 202139:37
Talk Story Sesh with Jordann with Two "N's" edition
In this episode we decided to have a talk story sesh with our good friend Jordann (with TWO N’s). Jordann is from Haiku, Maui and now currently resides in the heart of Waikiki. She is also majoring in Hawaiian Studies and Biology. In this episode we talk about many different topics such as checking up on each other, what would be the first things we would do when Hawai’i gains it’s sovereignty back, and much more! Mahalo Jordann (yes, with two N’s) for joining us again! If anyone is interested in joining us for a possible future podcast episode, feel free to contact us. Mahalo Nui Loa for the support!
Dec 04, 202054:16
The Great Mahele
This episode is about the Great Mahele or The Great Divide in Hawai’i. We emphasize how the Great Mahele was a GOOD thing and helped to ensure that Hawai’i was protected in case of a foreign takeover. We also highlight how the translation from ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to English and how the use of language changed the meaning of these important land documents. We also emphasized that Native Hawaiians in fact OWN LAND and how giving it to that mindset of “Hawaiians didn’t own land” disempowers our people whether you meant to or not. All in all this was a very complex topic and we both really tried our best to break it down and help to urge you folks why it is so important to know these things today especially when our own people are struggling to reclaim land back that’s rightfully ours. If anyone of you are truly interested in learning more about land tenure in Hawai’i, go checkout Chinen and Kuykendall as a good primary source to look at.
Nov 20, 202044:40
Switching Paradigms
In this episode we decided to open up the conversation by focusing on the many switched paradigms we’ve seen all throughout Oceania and the world. We took a look at how problematic it is to group up different Oceanic cultures into categories, and how shortening words from a language especially ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi can be extremely disrespectful. We also touched base on how in the Hawaiian culture it is said that "in language there is life and in language there is death" to help reiterate the fact that many Oceanic cultures throughout the Pacific also had that same cultural concepts, which we helped to bridge that connection when looking at the Māori tattoos on the womenʻs chins. We also then decided to look at labels and how that can be a bit problematic especially for the Black community. We also noticed how people have clear distinct opinions and perspectives of what labels are considered derogatory and others labels are more acceptable when looking at the much older generations as compared to todayʻs younger generations. All in all, we should be cautious of the words we use and understand the effects of these words when misused. Mahalo Nui Loa for listening.
*EASTER EGG*
Also in this video, we both explicitly hinted at a few of our newest design for our sticker that will hopefully be available for all of you folks to purchase on Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day (November 28).
*EASTER EGG*
Also in this video, we both explicitly hinted at a few of our newest design for our sticker that will hopefully be available for all of you folks to purchase on Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day (November 28).
Nov 13, 202046:52
Europeans in the Pacific
*We apologize in advance for all the loud background noise throughout this episode* This episode tackles the many different early encounters as well as experiences Europeans have documented through their art and or journal of the Native people of Oceania. From places like Tahiti, Guåhan, Marquesas Island, and even Hawai’i, many foreigners have looked at our communities as: helpless savages in need of a colonial fixation into civilization. We also talk about the hyper sexualization of our Native women and how it’s crucial to have some understanding of Pacific Islander cultural and religious contexts when looking at these early encounters, especially with the naked artwork we commonly see. As this podcast slowly drew on to getting more heated, we decided to look at some of the positive influences of Western concepts like education and religion. We also looked at other forms of influences such as ‘Iolani Palace.
Oct 30, 202044:55
Mental Health
This episode focuses primarily on Mental Health. Due to the overwhelming amount of schoolwork last week, we decided to share our own personal mental health experiences from last week pause of regularly scheduled program. From there we decided to shed light on other aspects prevalent today because of current issues. We also tackle depression through our own experiences as well as other’s experiences here in our family, home, oceanic cousins in the diaspora, and many others around the world. Although we defined and expressed our own views and interpretation on depression, we hope that we highlighted the significance of these issues without being too careless or overbearing. If at at any point we might have offended you, please feel free to reach out to us and let us know, for this way we could also share new information as well as be more educated on topics today that are important to us. Also we just wanted to say much mahalo for all the love and support we have received in our sticker and pin orders! We truly appreciate it!
Oct 23, 202053:54
Introductions & Updates
In this episode, we decided to share with you folks a little bit more about ourselves through self introductions such as: where did we go to school, where we’re from, how we met (cliff note version lol), and how we both came about to starting this podcast. We also shared a bit more about the name of our podcast and the intentions we envisioned when creating this space. We then ended the episode by updating you folks on how we’re currently doing with online classes as well as sharing a little bit more on some of the products we’re working on for our business. Mahalo Nui Loa for supporting us this far!
Oct 09, 202051:30
No More Poly/Mela/Micro-nesian Labels
In this episode we decided to highlight these labels of regions : Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia by defining what it means and how problematic it can be when being use to describe a particular country and or culture. We then decided to explore other labels as well as possible solutions to better represent our people and our home. We also briefly mention the terms Near and Remote Oceania from an Academia standpoint. With that we conclude our very first season in our podcast. Mahalo Nui Loa for all the support so far, and we will see you all again in 2 weeks with more planned out content!
Sep 18, 202040:27
Tātau/Kākau In Oceania
In this episode we decided to highlight tattooing in the Pacific. We started off by defining what tātau and kākau means, and where it derives from. We also talked about the importance of these traditional patterns and how they are key to documenting and preserving history. We hope many of you were able to learn something from this episode and hopefully have a much more deeper appreciation for traditional tattoo patterns of Oceania. Mahalo Nui Loa!
Sep 11, 202048:04
Settler Colonizer vs Settler Ally
This episode highlights a topic brought to us by one of our good friends to speak up about. We explain what a settler scholar is and how through education, settlers can either become a settler ally or a settler colonizer. We also gave our own personal interpretations as how to approach the topic at hand, as well as give our own personal examples. Mahalo Nui Loa for listening!
Sep 04, 202049:56
Black Lives Matter
*TRIGGER WARNING: The N - word is said a couple times in this episode. Some of the talking points in this episode may be triggering for some of you folks. We apologize in advance.*
In this episode we decided to share about our personal experience with racism as a Black person and as someone who appreciates Black people and the Black community. From there we slowly talked about the origins of the police force, what was there purpose at the time, and how we personally see the police today. We also talked a bit about the Black Lives Matter Movement as well as talking about a few key incidents including the most recent one of all with Jacob Blake.
We know personally how hard, stressful, and unsettling these times are but we hope we were able to share a much more intimate space with you folks. Please enjoy another beautiful piece of art for this podcast episode made by the one and only Kautious with a K.
Mahalo Nui Loa for listening!
Aug 28, 202058:48
Conspiracy Theories Affecting Oceania
This episode highlights some conspiracy theories we have come across that is affecting Oceania, Hawai'i, and other places around the world today. Thanks to our wonderful friend, we decided to look more into these conspiracy like "MAGA supporters in the Pacific", "COVID-19 is a hoax to strip away our constitutional rights", "COVID-19 is bioweapon created by the Chinese government", and a few others. Although we took the time to look a little bit more into these ideas and single sided stories, we hope to have provided a more equal background on these theories at hand so you folks may talk about it with your loved ones and friends. These ideas explored are 100% our own interpretation and we hope to further look into these ideas in the future.
*ANNOUCEMENT*
With school starting up again and longer hours of work, we have decided to publish future podcast episodes ONCE A WEEK on FRIDAYS from this episode on. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. Mahalo Nui Loa for all of the love we have received so far, and we can not wait to drop another episode for you folks this Fridays at 8 am!
*ANNOUCEMENT*
With school starting up again and longer hours of work, we have decided to publish future podcast episodes ONCE A WEEK on FRIDAYS from this episode on. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. Mahalo Nui Loa for all of the love we have received so far, and we can not wait to drop another episode for you folks this Fridays at 8 am!
Aug 24, 202050:31
Illegal Occupation of Hawaiʻi
We decided to tie in our two episodes prior to this (militarism and RIMPAC) by highlighting the illegal occupation of the united states here in Hawaiʻi. We share our own gist of the genealogy of this fake "annexation" as well as explaining how unjust and corrupt our history with the united states is. We broke down main contributing historical dates such as January 17, 1893 (Illegal Overthrow of The Hawaiian Kingdom) and August 21, 1959 (FAKE "state"hood day) that shaped Hawaiʻiʻs complicated corrupt history. We also took the time to discuss a common statement we are often faced with when we tell folks who are not as educated in Hawaiʻiʻs history: "If America didnʻt take over Hawaiʻi someone else would have". We hope you all learned a little something from this episode as we try our best to use our platform to educate as well as start the conversation to such complexed ideas we were spoon fed to accept. Mahalo Nui Loa for listening.
Aug 21, 202057:31
RIMPAC
In today's episode we decided to highlight RIMPAC or "Rim of the Pacific Exercise" and how it affects our oceans, land, marine and wild life animals, and our people here in Hawaiʻi as well as other places in Oceania and around the world. We hope you all learned a little something from this particular episode, and we hope this helps to push many of you folks to open up about this particular topic with your friends, family, and loved ones. Stay tuned for Friday's episode as we connect militarization and RIMPAC to Hawaiʻi's illegal occupation of the united states on of course, FAKE statehood Day. Mahlo Nui Loa for listening!
The beautiful artwork was created by the one and only Kautious (with a K).
Aug 17, 202001:06:45
Militarization
In today's episode we decided to highlight militarization and how it affects people of color on a day to day basis. Please stay tuned for Monday's episode as we connect militarization to RIMPAC. Mahalo Nui Loa.
Aug 14, 202048:11
Na Malihini Involving Hawaiʻi
In this episode, we highlighted current events that involve malihini's (Foreigners) and how they can be problematic and harmful to the Hawaiian culture, our home, and the future for our na keiki (Children). We also gave some insight on how education is key and we should always talk amongst our peers and loved ones to not only share but to receive some manaʻo (thoughts). Mahalo nui loa.
Aug 10, 202001:05:31
COVID-19
In this episode, we decided to highlight COVID-19 by talking about health practices, self-care, and going out for essential shopping. We also took the time to talk about some very current issues involving COVID-19 such as the protest for no masks and mandatory quarantine, Hawai'i going into yet another lockdown, and reminiscing about things before COVID-19 hit. Mahalo nui loa for listening.
Aug 07, 202001:06:49
Culture Appropriation
We highlight cultural appropriation by defining what cultural appropriation means by exploring different areas of examples of cultural appropriation that we have knowledge on and that we have experienced. Mahalo nui loa
Aug 03, 202054:08
Lā HoʻiHoʻi Ea
Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea is Hawaiian sovereignty restoration day and is one of the first holidays for Hawaiʻi. We briefly talked about the significance of today and asked ourselves what does celebrating our sovereignty look like while currently being illegally occupied by the united states. We also rambled off-topic about situations that still correlate with our sovereignty. We hope this stimulates some questions and conversations. Stay tuned for another episode on Monday 08/03/2020. Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much!)
Aug 01, 202033:26
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