A podcast by MAKENA. Siena and Toast, two Hawaii girls, talk about being gay, Asian-American, mostly-vegan, lessons learned as performing and recording singer-songwriters, and their relationship. Plus, listener contests, laughing, inspiration, and encouragement.
Wed, 18 November 2009  Things We're Thankful For Contributions from these people in history...who happen to have been "LGBT." We pick from this complete list researched and prepared by Mark Pope, Ed.D. of the University of Missouri, St. Louis Featured Song "Courage of Our Convictions" by Julie Clark is on iTunes the official song of the National Equality March on Washington (Oct. 10-11, 2009) (video) Continuing Contest Prize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyard Enter By: commenting on last week's episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael Jackson Stay strong and healthy during the change of season. We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes. Happy Thanksgiving Season! - Siena and Toast P.S. The Morning Star Foundation, which works to to protect all Indigenous Nations' elders, and sacred ceremony, is having a fundraiser - Fri. Nov. 21, 2009. Comments[3] |
Sun, 8 November 2009  Here's a link to pictures of Siena's Michael Jackson memorabilia collection.New Contest Prize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyard Enter By: commenting on this episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael Jackson Stay strong and healthy during the change of season. We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes. Thanks! - Siena and Toast Direct download: 105_Michael_Jackson_Movie_-_Spirit_and_Celebrity_Culture.mp3 Category: music related stuff -- posted at: 11:47 PM Comments[11] |
Mon, 26 October 2009  Tales of menehune in the night, and encounters with Pele.Selections from... Obake Files - by Glen Grant Stay strong and healthy during the change of season. We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes. Mahalo once again to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode. Have a Happy and Safe Halloween :) - Siena and Toast image courtesy of gjeewaytee Comments[7] |
Mon, 19 October 2009  the graves at "obake park"Who is confronted by hauntings and ghosts? A lesbian couple on Oahu, a family of four on summer vacation, and a sampan bus driver, alone on his last run of the night. Selections from... Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales, 5 - by Rick Carroll Obake Files - by Glen Grant Stay strong and healthy, the better to defend against ghosts with. We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes. Mahalo plenty to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode. Happy Halloweeny :) - Siena and Toast image courtesy of Randym Comments[13] |
Sun, 11 October 2009  We address the biggest myth about vegetarian eating. This ep's picture on www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com: These cowboy bunnies are getting ready for Halloween...we've been waiting for months to post pics of these bunnies up here!Congrats to Bethany, winner of the Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote Links In This Ep Compassionate Cuisine Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center The Franken Stand - spooky themed mobile vegan hotdog stand Dr. Andrew Weil addresses the protein myth Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Dawn dishwashing liquid saves wildlife - the TV ad We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please or vote for GMG on Podcast Alley. Thanks! And make it a great week :) - Siena and Toast Comments[17] |
Sun, 4 October 2009  What happens when there is no wardrobe to malfunction...?New Contest Prize: Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote Enter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list (sign-up box is on girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com), commenting on this episode, joining us on Facebook, Twitter, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho. they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com]) Links In This Ep the first GMG newsletter online ...about Vit. D3... The Vitamin D Cure - Dr. James Dowd Discovery Health - Dr. Oz Dr. Oz We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. Thanks for listening :) - Siena and Toast Direct download: 101_A_Wedding_Days_Lessons_on_Trust__Perspective.mp3 Category: general -- posted at: 9:09 PM Comments[5] |
Wed, 30 September 2009 Cumin the cat wrote the lead article. We answered a listener's question about fitting in. There's a code to get $5 OFF of your order of healthy stuff. ...and compliments and good words about you listeners. If you're not on the email list, • why not? :) sign up box is on the top right of this page. • you can read the newsletter here Thanks for being you, Toast & Siena Category: technical updates -- posted at: 8:46 PM Comments[5] |
Wed, 23 September 2009 We recall some of our favorite episodes, and some of the most popular ones, and talk about the one thing the diverse listeners have in common... Congrats to Diane (Queen of the long comment) Winner of He Nani by Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere New Contest Prize: canvas tote with Center for Inspirational Living Enter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list, commenting on this episode, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho. they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com]) Featured Song "Better Together" (Jack Johnson) by us, live Videos New Boots for Toast (in 2 parts) Siena Makes Tempeh Salad (in 7 parts) Toast's Tomato Plant Some Favorite Eps eps from the Olivia Cruise #11 Fun Ways To De-Stress: The Lemon That Saved The Day #14 Ten Tips When Visiting Hawaii #16 Hawaii Laughcast #18 Hawaii Quietcast #21 How To Handle Criticism #23 Homosexuality and the Bible #50 A Femme & A Dyke Taste Vegemite #58 TEK 100 #70 Must Do's in Hawaii #78 Prop 8 Our favorite greeting cards by Robert Robert's comic strip Little Rainbow Comics Comments[21] |
Wed, 16 September 2009  Audio excerpts from our conversation with Daniel Ho and wife Lydia, and selections from He Nani by Daniel and Tia Carrere.Congrats Cheryna, winner of the Aloha Pumehana CD by Darlene Ahuna! Contest to win He Nani - enter by: -joining the GMG community Comments[9] |
Tue, 8 September 2009  So how do you "do" the relationship after the breakup? ...because there's still "a relationship" even tho' it's not that kind of relationship. (...right?)Featured Song "Hi'ilawe" by Darlene Ahuna from the album Aloha Pumehana Contest to win Aloha Pumehana - enter by: -voting for GMG at Podcast Alley (don't be shy and let us know your voted -mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com-, because Podcast Alley won't notify us) -join our email list LINKS - Okinawan Festival in Hawaii - Girl Meets Girl community - E Hula Mau in Long Beach, CA Hey if you're in the U.S., hope you had a good Labor Day weekend this past week. Thanks for listening and take care :) Comments[27] |
Mon, 31 August 2009  The premiere women's social club of SoCal celebrated their 14th anniversary with a lu'au on the beach, in Long Beach. We were there so come along with us, from pre-gig to post-gig.Congrats Beck, winner of the Ho'oli i ka Poli CD by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. Featured Song "Hilo One" by Darlene Ahuna from the album Aloha Pumehana Contest to win Aloha Pumehana - enter by: -voting for GMG at Podcast Alley (don't be shy and let us know your voted -mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com-, because Podcast Alley won't notify us) -join our email list LINKS - about "Hilo One" - Women On A Roll - Kawaikapuokalani Hewett - Soft Paws nail caps for cats - Girl Meets Girl community - Da Bird cat toy Hope you like this ep. Take Care and have a fantastic week. Comments[23] |
Mon, 24 August 2009  Hope you're doing great. This is our first episode back after a few months on hiatus. We hope you find the new website www.girlmeetsgirl.net useful. We want it (and this podcast) to be a source of fun, useful, inspiring, comforting, hopeful, educational, and community-building resources. So on the site, we've got... 1. books we've mentioned and found useful in the past and present (also a few we intend to check out in the future) 2. links to a community-building site for those of you who want to share tips and thoughts on enjoying Hawaii, or food, pets. 3. a sign-up to join the brand new GMG email list 4. links to our Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace (does anyone still do MySpace?) Featured Song "Te Tiare No Tahiti" by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett from his new album Ho'oli i ka Poli (iTunes) Enter to win the drawing for this CD by leaving a comment for this episode, or by following us on Twitter. Thanks for listening and take care of yourself. You're the only you we've got. Comments[15] |
Mon, 17 August 2009 Just another quickie :) Comments[8] |
Fri, 22 May 2009 After evaluating our time available vs. our desire to better support listeners and people, we're devoting the upcoming weeks to developing online support pages instead of recording more episodes. We appreciate your understanding. We do plan to resume podcasting, but realized it was impractical to try and do both recording AND sprucing up the site at the same time. Thanks again for your understanding and belief in the podcast. Links Greeting cards online by listener Robert "No-Longer-On-The-Thong" Robert's website Note! California Supreme Court ruling on whether couples can marry if they are gay, is scheduled to be announced at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Comments[81] |
Sun, 26 April 2009  How cow farts are causing global warming, whales are getting breast cancer, and why we don't need to save the planet.Congrats to our April winner of the cruelty-free vegan Couch Guitar Strap, courtesy of Humanitaire! Links "livestock are reponsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, a bigger share than that of transport" -- Livestock's Long Shadow - Environmental Issues & Options "Rather than focusing on the producers of good-for-you fruits and vegetables — half [of US food] subsidies go to grain farmers, whose crops feed animals for meat, milk and eggs and become cheap ingredients in processed food." -- Associated Press "Why Does a Salad Cost More Than a Big Mac?" -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Slow Food Slow Food USA Pacific Garbage Patch If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[51] |
Sun, 19 April 2009  Contest for AprilThe Prize: This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire Enter by: 1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum 2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the next show! Links ShamballahLA.com Sites to help you find a farmers market U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Farmers Markets LocalHarvest.org Certified Farmers Markets in the UK The Top Fruits & Veggies to Buy Organic Nectarines Celery Pears Peaches Apples Cherries Strawberries Imported Grapes Spinach Potatoes If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[10] |
Sun, 12 April 2009  Contest for AprilThe Prize: This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire Enter by: 1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum 2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month Featured Song "Kamelenahenaheokekai" by Cindy Combs, from the CD Sunny Rain Links Kathy's Personal Page for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Monday Morning News blog on the soap opera as LGBT activist a few Google results from searching "plant sources of protein" - Vegan Society - Vegetarian Resource Group - Vegetarian Society GoVeg.org - info on animals, the meat industry, health, and our environment Chew on This DVD DayOfDecision.org - Supporters of equal rights for gay couples are preparing to respond to the California Court's decision on Prop 8, which is expected sometime before June 2009. If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[24] |
Sun, 5 April 2009  the first in a series of episodes this month about becoming vegetarian.New Contest for April! The Prize: This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire Enter by: 1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum 2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month More Links Our Facebook pages - personal - as MAKENA Stella and Chewy's Veg Stuff Small Planet Institute - site of Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé Diet For A Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappé GoVeg.org - info on animals, the meat industry, health, and our environment Chew on This DVD If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[31] |
Sun, 29 March 2009  Tales from our weekend of doing three gigsCongrats to the 3 Winners of our March Contest! Viv, David, and Holland won autographed copies of the CD 'Ikena by Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho Featured Song "Pahala We Go" by Herb Ohta Jr. and Daniel Ho, from the album 2 to 3 Feet - Ukuleles in Paradise 3 Other Links Hula Halau O Puanani Ha'aheo If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[15] |
Sun, 22 March 2009  Last Week to Enter the March Contest...Win an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, or perhaps a glossy photo of Tia, autographed... Enter by: 1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum 2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the next episode Tips for Responsible Hugging 1. If you're hugging someone else's partner, do not rock them. 2. If the person you're hugging is done, be done also. 3. Shield up psychically to protect yourself from over-hugging. 4. For the non-psychic, you can get a Kevlar bulletproof vest here Tips for Getting Gig-Ready 1. Experiment with different keys to find the one that's most comfortable and appropriate for each song. 2. Plan out your schedule the day of the gig. Allow for unexpected delays. At worst, you'll arrive early. Nothing wrong with that. 3. When you settle on a new arrangement or learn a new song, take the time to document it. It'll save you time in the future. 4. Drink a lot of water the day before and day of, to lube up your vocal chords for elasticity, endurance, and strength. Furikake - on Wikipedia - stock up If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[25] |
Mon, 16 March 2009  The March Contest continues...Win an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, or perhaps a glossy photo of Tia, autographed... Enter by: 1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum 2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month Links Two Ladies Kitchen - strawberry mochi makers in Hilo, Hawaii California Interfaith Power & Light - a religious response to global warming Hawaiian Humane Society MAKENA gigs coming up Sat. March 21, 2009 - Nisei Week Festival in Los Angeles Sun. March 22, 2009 - EQUINOX-March 20 3 days before - Mar 17, 18, 19 - releasing days 3 days after - Mar 21, 22, 23 - creating days March 17: habits to end March 18: emotions to cease March 19: dark shadow/identity to end March 20: changes in progress March 21: global dream March 22: things to create within 3 months March 23: ongoing intentions If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[34] |
Mon, 9 March 2009  The March Contest for...an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho Enter by: 1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum 2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month Featured Song "Step It Up" from Step 2: Ukuleles in Paradise 2 by Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho - iTunes - DHC Designs Other Links - 8 of The Top 10 Porn-Consuming States Voted Republican in 2008 Presidential Election - Herb Ohta, Jr. tour to SoCal - ukulele packages (sorry only available for orders shipped within the U.S.) at 20% OFF! soprano, concert, or tenor uke, hard case, instruction book, tuner - Nisei Week Festival in Los Angeles - Braggs amino acids -- enter code GIR278 to get $5 off your first order - Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[34] |
Sun, 1 March 2009  What a girl wants. Four things that speak to the feminine aspect. That show and express value, respect, and love, and speak to the feminine heart.1. being championed 2. being honored 3. being waited on 4. being paid attention to Girl's Day - March 3rd If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[27] |
Mon, 23 February 2009  Carrere's win 'not worthy' according to Lee Cataluna in the Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 12, 2009The Recording Academy, a.k.a. National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, or NARAS Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (a.k.a. HARA) Conscious Life Expo If you liked this podcast, please consider voting for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[10] |
Sun, 15 February 2009  Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho win the Best Hawaiian Album GRAMMY for 'ikena- iTunes - DHC Designs - liner notes and lyrics by Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman "He Aloha Mele" - originally recorded and made popular by The Peter Moon Band on their album Malie Prayers for Bobby movie starring Sigourney Weaver - iTunes If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Direct download: 85_Coming_clean_-_what_are_the_girls_confessing_.mp3 Category: general -- posted at: 10:50 PM Comments[21] |
Fri, 6 February 2009 We are getting back into the swing of podcasting things! Here's another quickie while we "follow through" on the swing :) Happy Birthday to all the listeners who've had birthdays in January, and also the February babies, too! Comments[30] |
Sun, 28 December 2008  Hope you had a Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you might celebrate :) and that you're continuing to enjoy the season. Even if it's cold and/or windy and/or rainy, may there be warmth in your heart and your relations.Happy New Year * Hau'oli Makahiki Hou Take Good Care. Love, Toast & Siena, too P.S. This is a pic of our lil' Christmas tree Comments[64] |
Mon, 1 December 2008  The Season to Celebrate Warmth. You truly appreciate warmth and realize how crucial it really is, when it's COLD. Weather wise, and relationship wise.Featured Song "Why Can't I" by Melissa Lewis Links in this Ep 7 Days of Christmas CD by MAKENA The 12 Days of Christmas price index Tofurky! SnuggleSafe Heatpad for Pets (or cold feet?) If you liked this podcast, please consider voting for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks! Comments[97] |
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