Fireknife Life Podcast
By Rex Tiumalu
World champion Fireknife dancer Rex Tiumalu interviews Polynesian entrepreneurs, entertainers, creators and people making an impact in the South Pacific and the world.
Fireknife Life PodcastMar 25, 2021
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EP 39 Polynesian Rising Star Lehi Falepapalangi
Join us for another Episode of the Fire knife life podcast with the Toko Lehi
Mar 25, 202101:38:17
Ep37 First Hula Dancing Representative guest Mahealani Kamau
E KOMO MAI FAMILY to the Fireknife life podcast. Learn about Hula life and the industry of being a Professional Polynesian Dancer
Feb 24, 202155:39
Ep36 Tapu Series Creator Joshua Leomiti
The Master Mind of The new Polynesian series Tapu
Feb 06, 202154:44
Ep 35 Cultural identity with the Amazing Meikel Reese
Season 2 starts off with the amazing Meikel speaking about cultural identity and also giving your self ways to love yourself through your culture
Jan 06, 202152:09
Ep 34 The Perspective of a Legend on the rise and family legacy with Leiisa Case of Hiva Katoa
Tune in to this exciting podcast with the one and only Leiisa
Nov 21, 202003:00:12
Ep 33 Talking with Tatau Artist Master Patu MamaTui
Welcome back to the Fire knife life podcast this episode comes to you from the island of Tahiti with Patu .
Oct 30, 202032:16
Ep 32 How Family is important to the culture the love of Siva Afi and Polynesian arts with Sierra
This an amazing family episode enjoy this awesome podcast
Oct 17, 202001:05:49
Ep 31 Drumming Coming from a Talented Family with Olin
Welcome back to the Fire knife life podcast today we got bruddah Olin get into his mind about drumming wrestling and the relationships you build in this industry
Oct 12, 202001:57:22
Ep 30 The Art OF Drum making and being apart of Pasifika Drums with Christian verbeek
Welcome back I can’t believe it has been 30 episodes already super crazy . Today we have the amazing Christian Verbeek of Pasifika Drums I’m so glad that we go to talk about the art of drum making and where it has taken him and how he has helped hundreds of groups around the world
Oct 01, 202050:20
Ep 29 The Importance of a Culture to enhance your passion with Hinatea Colombani
Welcome back to the Fire knife life. Hinatea has such a love for cultural preservation and love for more then the arts and her views of competition and Tahiti is so amazing you all are gonna love this.
Sep 23, 202051:02
Ep 28 Perserverance in The Music Industry with Voiceplay’s Jnone
Welcome back Today we have JNONE he talks about Voiceplay Disney And being strong towards your goals. I’m so excited for you all to laugh be inspired by this amazing singer cheeeehooo
Sep 16, 202001:09:47
Ep 27 Influencing and Teaching the next generation with Afa Tualaulelei
Welcome back Fire knife life Family today we have the awesome Afa . He walks through his college years but also telling us how Polynesian arts influence his teaching style and how Fire knife provided him the tools to push through
Sep 09, 202001:07:38
Ep 26 Breaking Down Barriers in The Fire knife World with Jeri Galeai
Welcome Back to the Podcast Everyone we stick back to our Fire knife roots with Jeralee Galea’i . Check out her Docuseries on the Polynesian Cultural Center Youtube Page she is a champion on and offstage.
Sep 02, 202038:25
EP 25 | Turning Fireknife into a Career with Chief Tui
Talofa Everyone Today we are with the Fire knife Influencer and Rapper brother Bryan Hinton AKA Chief Tui we talk about our Fire knife inspirations but also what he is doing to change the landscape of the sport heaweeegoooo
Aug 26, 202059:05
EP 24 | Teaching Tahitian Dance and Taking It Global with Tehani Robinson
This episode is filled with amazing inspirational insights of Ori Tahiti and just loving the culture
Aug 20, 202001:10:36
EP 23: Tawsh Lavata'i on Polynesian Identity and Turning Art into a Business
Welcome to another episode of Fireknife Life Podcast! This week, Rex Tiumalu is speaking with momtrepreneur Tawsh Lavata'i, a talented Polynesian artist who is currently working on turning her art into a successful business. Tune in to hear a great and diverse conversation talking about topics from Polynesian business to identity and family. Cheeehooooo!
Aug 13, 202001:27:33
Ep 22 Building the Future with Marcel Quiroz
We are back with brother Marcel . Veteran drummer Grammy nominated sound producer super inspiring episode
Aug 06, 202001:30:05
My thoughts on depression and suicide
My thoughts on suicide and Depression
Jul 25, 202014:18
EP 21 Umi Sexton and the True Meaning of Being a Fireknife Champion
This episode is filled with knowledge on the life of a professional Fire knife Dancer so happy to have one of my idols speak on his experience from Stage to Competition and the differences.
Jul 08, 202049:02
EP 20 | Moemoana Schwenke on Breaking Down Walls and Creating Your Own Cultural Identity
This episode features the lovely she's a trailblazer in the world of women's fireknife dancer. She's danced with various groups such as Te Vaka and Matavai and is a true woman warrior. Listen to the whole thing for advice on being young in a Polynesian dance world full of veterans.
Music track: Firebrand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Jul 02, 202001:04:06
EP 19 Creating a Legacy Through Drumming With Sefa Drums
This episode is with the amazing Sefa world wide leader and drumming practictioner I’m so proud to have this visionary man on the podcast.
Music track: Firebrand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Jun 24, 202054:25
Ep 18 Storytelling and Confronting social issues Through Polynesian Dance with Heu Taumoefolau
The podcast is getting more deep with this episode with TeVaka Nui’s own Heu .She has such an amazing passion and deep love for the art and using her talents to bring forth Change and positivity in the world.
Jun 10, 202001:18:07
Ep 17 Starting and Growing a Polynesian Buisness with Siva Afi Company Founder Keenan Chung
This episode here is truly one of my favorites he gets into being a Buisness owner in the Fire knife world his love for dancing and Tihati Productions and the community he has helped to build within our genre.
Jun 06, 202056:16
Ep 16 : Polynesian Dance Instructor and Fire knife Dancer Natalie Oloa Mauga Mu Week
Natalie is the bomb I’m so happy that she is apart of this amazing Polynesian dance community . You will leave this episode inspired and laughing lol
Jun 02, 202001:17:22
Ep15 Fire knife Performer Tuika Faumuina Mauga Mu week
This episode is the most awesome and inspiring yet. He is such an inspiration to all of us in Mauga Mu and Tihati productions so proud to call him my brother in Fire.
May 27, 202050:15
Ep 14 5x World Fireknife Champion Mikaele OLOA Founder of Mauga Mu
This episode is really the most insightful in the Fire knife world and the way the art form brings people together . He is such an inspiring and humble person on and off stage.You are gonna get your mind blown with all this knowledge and wisdom coming through
May 20, 202001:20:43
Ep 13 3x Fire knife World Champion Multitalented VJ TIUMALU (Mauga Mu week)
Mauga Mu week is starting with a bang with my Brother Vj TIUMALU I’m so proud of him and everything he has accomplished this episode shows how close we are the struggles of being champions young and our journey in dancing with many of the worlds top Polynesian Productions.
May 16, 202001:23:53
Ep 12 Ori Tahiti Ambassador YouTube Sensation Teacher Kanani Asuega
This episode was so awesome and eye opening so blessed and honored to have a young star of the world of Polynesian dancing share her beginnings in Lokelanis Also her journey all around the world .
May 03, 202001:05:31
Ep 11 World Champion Fire Knife Dancer And Laie Ambassador Owner of Vaimatina David Galea’i
This episode is super close to my heart because he is one of my Fire knife heroes on and offstage this is such an inspirational message love letter to Laie and PCC and to Worlds Get ready for some more fiyahhhh
May 01, 202001:15:21
Ep 10 Ori Tahiti Polynesian Legend MEVINA Liufau
This episode is gonna be another ride into the world of Polynesian dancing and advice about being all in when it comes to the culture his rise from Nonosina to Tavake rereata in Japan Enjoy this beautiful message and inspiring episode with one of my heroes
Apr 25, 202001:44:50
Ep 9 Fire knife champion Walt Disney World Fire Performer and Vocalist Philip Laiuni Mauigoa
This episode here is one of the funniest episodes and it shows the chemistry we have. This is my first best Friend in my whole life. He has an amazing story of being from Samoa and building a life here In America performing for the top productions in The World Disney Luau and Festival of the Lion king sit back and relax and enjoy the craziness that is us lol.
Apr 22, 202001:22:30
Ep 8 Te aho Nui Founder and Veteran Dancer and World Renowned Polynesian Dancer Competitor Leolani
Our First Female guest.Leolani is so full of life and passion about what she does I’m so thankful to have her on to give more insight on the professional dancer world, competition ,and group owner world. Get ready for more inspirations and kinda the craziness that gets in to recording this lol
Apr 19, 202052:15
Ep 7 NFL MLB WWE Mental Perfomance Coach Justin Sua on Leadership and reaching for greatness
This episode I’m truly proud to have The amazing Justin Sua he has accomplished so much career wise and family. He is such an inspiration to all of us in the Polynesian community and the world. Get ready to be inspired and Motivated.
Apr 18, 202056:31
EP 6 World champion Fire knife legend and Ambassador Martin Tevaga
This man right here is the Epitome of Legend Status in the Sport of Fire knife speaking about his ups and downs of life by simultaneously speaking from the heart about family and how it shaped him. You don’t wanna miss this.
Apr 13, 202001:12:10
Ep 5 Lokelanis Founder and Polynesian Entertainment legend Roy Asuega
This episode is super inspiring and insightful about the Group of Lokelani also the advice for us Polynesian performers to be better in all aspects this was a true blessing to have him sit back relax and be inspired
Apr 13, 202048:03
EP 4: Tahitian Dance World Champion Tylon Teaitu Buendia
This episode to me is the most in depth look at not just the Tahitian World but dancing for Disney and Sea World how we are best friends the hardships but also knowing when to move on and find purpose in what you are passionate some things will shock you but also inspire you to be grateful for the moment and shows that it is good to be a jack of all trades. Every Polynesian dancer should hear this.
Apr 08, 202001:44:02
EP 3: Fireknife Legend and Ambassador Kuinsue Leiataua
Get ready for another episode of life lessons Fire knife achievements And insights he is a family man champion in all aspects and such an incredible human being you will leave this podcast inspired heaweeeeekooooo
Mar 31, 202001:04:35
EP 2: New Zealand Fire knife legend Justyce
This is the funniest episode yet but also the most insightful episode about following your dreams and being involved in your passion we have more special guests in this but this is gonna be fun enjoy.
Mar 31, 202054:39
EP 1: Tahitian drumming legend Tera boy
Listen to the journey of one of the most awesome ambassadors of all Polynesian culture this man is the bomb
Mar 29, 202001:30:43