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Between the Waves: Pacific Women Behind the Mic

Between the Waves: Pacific Women Behind the Mic

By: Between the Waves
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Summary

Bringing together Pacific women podcasters to talanoa about the art, craft, and purpose behind their work. Creators share their podcasting journeys - from technical tips for newcomers to deeper reflections on using audio storytelling to amplify Pacific women’s voices. Whether you're thinking about starting your first podcast or you're a seasoned creator, join us in the space between the waves where Pacific women are reshaping who gets heard and how stories get told. Between the Waves is co-created as part of doctoral research by Heather Jarvis at the University of Tasmania, whose support and funding made this series possibleCopyright 2026 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • E3 Podcasting and Feminism
    May 18 2026
    Episode Notes

    Feminism can be a loaded word in the Pacific. So let's talk about it. Host Elvina Ogi (Who Asked Her?) brings together Elsie Molou (The Round Table) and Mere Nailatikau (Two Fishes / Vosa) for a candid talanoa about what feminism means in their communities — the influence of culture and Christianity, taboo topics, women in politics, and being shamed into silence. And at the heart of it all: what does it mean to make a feminist podcast in this context? How do you use the mic to create space for conversations your community maybe isn't quite ready to have yet? Pull up a chair and join us.

    Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewavespod/

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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    52 mins
  • E2 Independent Podcasting
    May 11 2026

    What does it mean to tell your own story on your own terms? Host Kalani Reyes (Deep Pacific) sits down with Neisau Tuidraki (Kokonati Talk) and Sharyne Fong (Insight Your Success) to talk about what independence really looks like in Pacific podcasting — from self-funding and finding your creative freedom, to balancing authenticity when institutional support comes with strings attached. They share how they got started, how they make the most of limited budgets, and what to do when a recording just doesn't work out. Honest, practical, and full of real talk — this one is for everyone who's been sitting on a story, waiting for the right moment. Spoiler: the moment is now.

    Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewavespod/

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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    1 hr
  • E1 What Even is a Podcast?
    May 4 2026

    Pacific women have always had stories worth telling. So what does it take for us to pick up the mic? In this first episode, host Neisau Tuidraki (Kokonati Talk, Vosa S3) sits down with co-creators Mere Nailatikau (Two Fishes, Vosa S2), Elvina Ogil (Who Asked Her), and Arieta Tora Rika (Vosa S1) for a talanoa about why Pacific women's voices belong in podcasting — and how to get started. From finding your niche to recording in your wardrobe, they cover the practical and the personal: the gear, the self-doubt, the cultural pressure, and the joy of finally hitting publish. If you've ever considered podcasting, this is where to start!

    Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @betweenthewavespod or email us at betweenthewavespod@proton.me

    Between the Waves is co-created in collaboration with Heather Jarvis, as part of doctoral research supported by the University of Tasmania.

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewavespod/

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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    43 mins
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