Best Chamoru Podcasts (2024)

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"A Culture of Helping" - Pulan Chamoru Episode of The Environment and You with Tori Manley Speaking 41:46

4d ago41:46

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"Imagine how good you feel when you help people; you feel grateful to be able to give to others. Your helpfulness brings joy, love, and hope. Being helpful can strengthen the best parts of you." - Tori Manley Speaking. Volunteering or helping is a part of Chamoru culture and in March we celebrate Pulan Chamoru or Chamoru month. For this March 2024 …

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Queering Work – Panel Debrief from the 2024 OAH Conference on American History 22:42

4d ago22:42

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This special panel debrief edition of the Journal of American History Podcast features a conversation on "Queering Work: LGBT Labor Histories," held at the 2024 OAH Conference on American History. In this episode, Lane Windham, Alex Melody Burnett, Ryan Patrick Murphy, and Shay Olmstead continue their important conversation about queer and trans wo…

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Gi Oriyan i Latte gi Museon Bishop giya Hawai'i (FESTPAC Episode) 1:04:35

7d ago1:04:35

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Hundreds of people gathered at the Bishop Museum on June 15th, 2024 for a ceremony around latte stones taken from the Mariana Islands in the 1920s and 1950s. For this episode of Fanachu some of those who organized and attended the event share their thoughts on the history of these latte and their hopes that they be brought home. This ceremony took …

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Nursing for the Common Good – Panel Debrief from the 2024 OAH Conference on American History 26:20

11d ago26:20

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This special panel debrief edition of the Journal of American History Podcast features a conversation on "Nursing for the Common Good: Health Activism, Social Justice, and the History of Nursing Work," held at the 2024 OAH Conference on American History. In this panel, Kara Dixon Vuic, Cory Gatrall, Karissa Haugeberg, and Charissa Threat continue t…

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I Famagu'on i Manmasters - Carrying on Chamoru Cultural Legacies at FESTPAC Hawai'i 1:07:19

17d ago1:07:19

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The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (Guam CAHA) has recognized dozens of cultural masters in recent decades who have all played important roles in teaching and perpetuating parts of Chamoru culture and heritage. At the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawai’i a handful of Guam delegates are the children or grandchildren o…

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New Carceral Histories – Panel Debrief from the 2024 OAH Conference on American History 28:42

18d ago28:42

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This special panel debrief edition of the Journal of American History Podcast features a conversation on "New Carceral Histories: Legacies of Punishment before the Era of Mass Incarceration," held at the 2024 OAH Conference on American History. In this panel, Maile Arvin, Abigail Kahn, Halee Robinson, Derek Taira, and Walter Stern continue their im…

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West Papua Activists Seeking Solidarity at FESTPAC Hawai'i (Interview with Herman Wainggai) 43:12

29d ago43:12

43:12

As thousands of delegates from Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia gather in Hawai'i this month for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture or FESTPAC, Fanachu interviews two West Papuan activists who are attending the event in hopes of bringing attention to their struggle against oppression and for liberation, and to assert their identity as…

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The Little Book of Pentagon Words in the Pacific with Dr. Isa Arriola (hosted by Monaeka Flores) 1:28:18

1M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

How does the Pentagon and US military use words like strategic, steward or buildup to obscure the nature of their activities in our region? That’s one of the goals of the “Little Book of Pentagon Words in the Pacific” a booklet edited by Dr. Isa Arriola featuring definitions, images and on the ground voices from the Marianas meant to counter the fr…

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Thoughtful Fashion (2 out of 3) The Environment and Us with Tori Manley Speaking 9:31

2M ago9:31

9:31

From the special Fanachu's series, "The Environment and Us", enjoy a three part bite sized episode emphasizing on human and environmental rights worldwide. Our clothing choices are interlinked with the well-being of others, and is a direct reflection of our extractive, widespread, and colonized society. Series host Tori Manley Speaking invites you …

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On the Map — a Blogcast Episode 16:05

2M ago16:05

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This Blogcast Episode features Carleigh Beriont's article, "On the Map," first published in Process: A Blog for American History on December 12, 2023. In this episode, Beriont recovers the hidden history of the Marshall Islands, and how this area "has been central to U.S. security and military interests since the Second World War." She explains how…

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Thoughtful Fashion (1 out of 3) The Environment and Us with Tori Manley Speaking 13:49

2M ago13:49

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From the special Fanachu's series, "The Environment and Us", enjoy a three part bite sized episode emphasizing on human and environmental rights worldwide. Our clothing choices are interlinked with the well-being of others, and is a direct reflection of our extractive, widespread, and colonized society. Series host Tori Manley Speaking invites you …

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Continuing the Work of Guam Place Name Restoration with Robert Underwood and Elyssa Santos 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Some of the names we use for places in Guam can be traced by centuries, others are more recent. Within each village there are areas and places that also bear names that go back into the history of the island, carrying with them memories, stories and sometimes wisdom. The Kumision I Fino’ CHamoru has been working on documenting and also restoring pl…

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Britain Hopkins—The Origins of the Student Loan Industry in the United States 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

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In this episode of the Journal of American History Podcast Stephen Andrews speaks with Britain Hopkins about her article, "The Origins of the Student Loan Industry in the United States: Richard Cornuelle, United Student Aid Funds, and the Creation of the Guaranteed Student Loan Program," which appeared in the March 2024 issue of the Journal of Amer…

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CNMI Ceasefire Resolution and Linking Liberations: Updates from Marianas for Palestine 1:16:56

3M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

This episode of Fanachu featured updates from solidarity work being done across the Marianas by the group Marianas for Palestine. The group discussed the passage of a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza last year by the CNMI legislature, protests and demonstrations for peace and demilitarization both in Guam and the CNMI and the importance of…

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Hesitancy against Hope: Reactions to the First Polio Vaccine — a Blogcast Episode 15:47

3M ago15:47

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This Blogcast Episode features Stephen E. Mawdsley's article, "Hesitancy against Hope: Reactions to the First Polio Vaccine," first published in Process: A Blog for American History on January 9, 2024. In this episode, Mawdsley uses the development of the Polio Vaccine to explicate the history public health campaigns and vaccine hesitance in the Un…

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Joshua A. McGonagle Althoff—Managing Settlers, Managing Neighbors 1:21:03

4M ago1:21:03

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In this episode of the Journal of American History Podcast Amy Ransford speaks with Joshua A. McGonagle Altoff about his article, "Managing Settlers, Managing Neighbors: Renarrating Johnson v. McIntosh through the History of Piankashaw Community Building," which appeared in the March 2024 issue of the Journal of American History. The foundational 1…

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Guåhan and the CHamoru People — a Blogcast Episode 15:15

4M ago15:15

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This Blogcast Episode features Kristin Oberiano's article, "Guåhan and the CHamoru People," first published in Process: A Blog for American History on October 31, 2023. In this episode, Oberiano shows "how the politics of writing history is inextricable from the moments and movements that shaped us." Read the Blog here: https://www.processhistory.o…

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Legends of Guam Podcast Plays with Breaking Wave Theatre 1:09:21

4M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

For this episode of Fanachu, meet some of the team that produced and provided voice-acting from the the wonderful "Legends of Guam Podcast Play Series" from Breaking Wave Theatre back in 2022. The stories they have re-imagined included Puntan and Fu'una, the Legend of the Trongkon Niyok (Coconut Tree) and the women who saved Guam from the giant fis…

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Larry Raigetal & Melissa Taitano's Traditional Navigation Class with Annie Fay Camacho 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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On this episode of Fanachu! Annie Fay Camacho sits down with Pairourou Navigators Larry Raigetal and Melissa Taitano and students in their traditional navigation class to talk about canoe house building, community, and traditional learning! Students interviewed are Nolan Flores, Mikayla Blas and Isa Flores This episode premiered on Facebook and You…

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Fino' Chamoru Episode with Pulani Peredo 43:55

5M ago43:55

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Pulani Peredo is the daughter of difunto Joseph Blas Peredo, a Chamoru teacher and activist, who also wrote memorable songs such as “Hagu Islan Guåhan” and “Ayuda I Famagu’on-ta.” She is in her early 20s and was taught the Chamoru language by her parents and wants to help future generations to learn the language by becoming a Chamoru language teach…

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Yevan Terrien—Enslavement, Freedom, and Belonging in Early New Orleans 56:03

5M ago56:03

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In this episode of the Journal of American History Podcast Steven Andrews speaks with Yevan Terrien about his article, "“Baptiste and Marianne’s Balbásha’: Enslavement, Freedom, and Belonging in Early New Orleans, 1733–1748," which appeared in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of American History. Yevan Terrien’s microhistory of slavery and m…

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"From Earth to Body: The Environment and You Episode 2" with Tori Manley Speaking 43:11

5M ago43:11

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‘The Environment and You’ Episode 2: "From Earth To Body" This is part of a special series of Fanachu hosted by Tori Manley Speaking. This episode focuses on how we can holistically inform our bodies to heal with the information about the food we consume. We talk about the importance of diversity from an economic and environmental aspect and what i…

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"Barriers to Climate Change & Sustainable Living" with Tori Manley Speaking (The Environment and You) 38:21

6M ago38:21

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The first episode of "The Environment and You" from Tori Manley Speaking is now live! This episode is titled "Barriers to Climate Change & Sustainable Living" and here is Tori's description for the episode: "Let's expand our consciousness, shift our awareness of barriers, reflect about how we interact with the world and navigate simple solutions fo…

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The Power of Art and Inafa'maolek with Jerrold Dwayne Castro 1:00:05

6M ago1:00:05

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Jerrold Dwayne Castro is a Chamoru Fine Artist who currently works as an adjunct professor at the University of Guam. He incorporates themes of culture, history and identity into his work drawing out the complexities of the Chamoru experience and context. Learn more about the way he explores the concept of inafa’maolek in this episode. This episode…

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Life in Dededo 1963-1964 with John A. Kurtz 1:02:06

6M ago1:02:06

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Artist John A. Kurtz was stationed in Guam from 1963-1964 and was befriended by the family of Tun Eloy Benavente in the village of Dededo during his time on island. He took hundreds of images of the family and life in the village, which was still rebuilding after Typhoon Karen. In 2022 he donated these images to the Guam Museum and for this episode…

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The Machiavelli of the Mexican American People: Steelworkers, the Catholic Church, and Building Political Power — a Blogcast Episode 14:17

6M ago14:17

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This Blogcast Episode features Emiliano Aguilar's article, "The Machiavelli of the Mexican American People: Steelworkers, the Catholic Church, and Building Political Power," first published in Process: A Blog for American History on March 28, 2023. In this episode, Aguilar demonstrates the importance of education and union organizing in creating po…

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Digital Queers: How Computers Transformed LGBTQ Life in the United States — a Blogcast Episode 14:02

7M ago14:02

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This Blogcast episode features Avery Dame-Griff's article "Digital Queers: How Computers Transformed LGBTQ Life in the United States," first published in Process: A Blog for American History on June 29, 2023. In this episode, Dame-Griff examines how the internet and digital communication created new ways for LGBTQ individuals to find and create com…

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Urban Development and the US Military in Guam since World War II with Kyle Galindez 53:19

7M ago53:19

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This episode of Fanachu featured author and PhD student at UC Santa Cruz Kyle Galindez who shared his research focusing on the connections between militarization, urban development and imperialism in Guam. This episode premiered on Facebook and YouTube on September 7, 2022 and was hosted by Michael Lujan Bevacqua. Episode was audio engineered by Cu…

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Coming Soon… JAH Podcast Returns! 0:32

7M ago0:32

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Music: King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band's Mabel's Dream, 1923 X: @JournAmHist Facebook: The Journal of American History #JAHCast #JAHBlogcastBy Organization of American Historians

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Tip of the Spear with Alfred Peredo Flores 1:12:51

8M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

This episode of Fanachu features Dr. Alfred Peredo Flores who is discussing his new book "Tip of the Spear: Land, Labor, and US Settler Militarism in Guåhan, 1944–1962" published by Cornell University Press. Alfred P. Flores is an assistant professor of Asian American Studies at Harvey Mudd College. His expertise is on diaspora, labor, indigeneity,…

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A Brief History of Guam at the United Nations 59:39

8M ago59:39

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The Decolonization Conversation, the movement to change Guam's political status to something other than being a territory, was first started in the late 1960s. One key site in this movement has been the United Nations, where Guam is on a list of 17 non-self-governing territories that have yet to be decolonized. Since 1982, Chamorus have traveled to…

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Pairourou Master Navigator Melissa Taitano Interviewed by Annie Fay Camacho 1:00:11

8M ago1:00:11

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On this episode of Fanachu, Independent Guåhan's media and solidarity committee co-chair, Annie Fay Camacho returns to the podcast with Pairourou (Master Navigator) Melissa Taitano! Join Annie and Melissa as they talk story about their journeys in seafaring, the importance of connection, and their love for the canoe house and community. This episod…

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Sentimental Journey 5: A Chamoru Symphony 59:35

2y ago59:35

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Every June, Guam celebrates the sacrifices and stories of Chamoru war survivors. This commemoration is often highlighted by activities organized by the Guam War Survivors Memorial Foundation, especially their Sentimental Journey concert series.By KUAM Podcast Network

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Kin Concepcion talks with Cathy McCollum about CHamoru land 54:18

2+ y ago54:18

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KUAM's Kin Concepcion chats with Cathy McCollum, someone who's been very active with Guam land issues and the ongoing discussions with the US military about indigenous properties.By KUAM Podcast Network

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Fanachu Podcast: the art of poetry with Clarissa Mendiola & Nichole Quintanilla 27:39

3y ago27:39

27:39

Dr. Michael Bevacqua hosts a special podcast conversation with Clarissa Mendiola and Nichole Quintanilla, two poets who shared their talents, their words, their thoughts, and their voices at this year's Na'La'La Volume 5 - Songs of Freedom concert. They talk about the art of being a wordsmith and the power of expression. It's a great, revealing dis…

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A chat with Micro Child - talent beyond measure, wisdom beyond their years 36:56

3y ago36:56

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Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua discusses the huge success of the Nala'la - Songs of Freedom Volume 5 concert, and how the universal language of music is used as an effective vehicle not to force hands, but to open minds and reach hearts. In this episode, Doc chats with Micro Child, and explains the message behind their mesmerizing harmonies.…