Behind the Lavalava

About Behind the Lavalava

Welcome to Behind the Lavalava! Here, you will find authentic, firsthand perspectives on Pacific Island culture and life from a group of seasoned veterans. We share stories and express our opinions, all drawn from our own life experiences. This podcast places a special emphasis on all veterans, the people and cultures of the Pacific, and small businesses.

Publisher

Behind the Lavalava Cast

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2022

Latest episode

12 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

145 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2025

   #112. Fa'alavelave 101: Breaking Down a Samoan Tradition

   Send us a text In this episode, we take a closer look at Faalavelave, an important Samoan tradition where family and community come together to support each other during big life events like weddings, funerals, or title ceremonies. We share real stories and honest conversations about what Faalavelave looks like for Samoans living in the U.S. and abroad—the good, the tough, and everything in between. It’s about keeping family bonds strong, honoring culture, and figuring out how to balance thes...

2. 

   1 Jul 2025

   #111. THT Cyrus Returns: Men’s Mental Health & The National Anthem Debate

   Hip hop artist THT Cyrus discusses men's mental health awareness and the national anthem debate with the hosts, offering thoughtful perspectives in this interview episode.

3. 

   16 Jun 2025

   #110. What Every Young FOB Should Hear

   The hosts of Behind the Lavalava share heartfelt advice for young legal immigrants, offering guidance on how to navigate new cultural landscapes and thrive after arriving in a new country in this episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

81,523

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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